Leave the world through wisdom
Come back to the world through compassion
- a path towards human enlightenment that includes community, friendship, residential retreats, study and the arts.
Work on your mind with committed Buddhist teachers.
Progress towards a more developed consciousness.
Live in the context of an aspirational community.
At the London Buddhist Centre you’ll learn how to work effectively with your mind from committed Buddhist practitioners. We teach meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhism in ways that are relevant to contemporary life. All this within the context of an aspirational community.
The London Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a varied and vibrant community of Buddhist practitioners in East London. We teach Buddhism and meditation in a way that's relevant to contemporary life.
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Highlights
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Sat
18 Oct
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Sat
18 Oct
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Sun
19 Oct
Sub35 Women+ Seminar Series
Deepening practice, differing lifestyles
A weekend programme for young women+ to come together and explore the tensions of practising Buddhism today. Hear from Order Members with a variety of lifestyles, and how they deepen their practice in a way that is authentic to their values. See our website for details of seminar topics and speakers.
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Tue
4 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Tue
4 Nov
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Tue
9 Dec
Digital Dharma
The Buddha taught that the root cause of our suffering is craving. Nowadays one of the most striking ways to see this truth is paying attention to our relationship to our phones. In this six-week course, discover ancient practices and modern tools that help us to use technology more wisely and clear the way for a more meaningful life.
£130 full | £85 low income
In person, book online.
More info
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Mon
22 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Mon
22 Dec
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Thu
1 Jan
The Winter Retreat 2025
The ten-day Winter Retreat is a vital opportunity, in this darkest time of the year, to open up to a new kind of consciousness.
10 days £600/£480 | 5 days £400/£250
In person, book online.
More info
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Fri
24 Oct
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
24 Oct
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Sun
26 Oct
People of Colour Weekend
A weekend for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching. These are special opportunities to connect with others, with space for discussion and reflection on Buddhist teachings.
£255 full | £130 conc
More info
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Mon
27 Oct
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2:15 pm
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4:30 pm
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Mon
27 Oct
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Mon
15 Dec
Mindfulness for Health
With Breathing Space
Mindfulness for Health is an 8-week, evidence-based course designed to help people manage chronic or short-term health challenges. Whether you're dealing with a serious condition or a mild health concern, this course is for you.
£210 Full / £150 Conc
In person, book online.
More info
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Sun
9 Nov
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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Sun
9 Nov
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Sun
9 Nov
A Blueprint for a New Society: Men's Event
Come to this men’s event to hear Subhuti give us the Buddhist ‘Blueprint for a New Society’. It’s not a technical or political plan, but a vision for ethical and spiritual renewal, starting with the individual and radiating out through communities that live by shared, meaningful Values. Real change begins with inner transformation, and the society of the future must reflect the highest spiritual aspirations of humanity.
In person, just turn up.
More info
Online offerings
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Tue
16 May
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2:26 pm
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3:26 pm
Online On-demand
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Tue
16 May
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Tue
16 May
Meditation Step by Step: Your Guide to Mindfulness
Our on-demand online course
An online course that you can take at your own pace. The course is taught by Suryagupta – Chair of the London Buddhist Centre. Teaching videos, guided meditations and worksheets, all of which can be done in your own time and that you can come back to as many times and you’d like.
£99 - Concessionary rates available
Online only.
More info
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Tue
2 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Tue
2 Jan
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Tue
2 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
More info
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Wed
3 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Wed
3 Jan
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Wed
3 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
More info
