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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Wed
1 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
1 Oct
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Wed
19 Nov
The Journey and The Guide
A practical course in Enlightenment
People often say that if they were religious, they’d be a Buddhist. Maitreyabandhu’s book and course The Journey and the Guide challenges you to find out. Over Eight Wednesdays, this ‘practical course in Enlightenment’ will show you how to follow the Buddha on his journey towards the fullness of human potential. It offers a map for understanding what spiritual practice is whatever era we live in.
In person: £190 / £125 / £95. Online: £105 / £70 / £50.
In person and online.
More info
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Sun
12 Oct
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Sun
12 Oct
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Sun
12 Oct
Dr. Ambedkar Day Festival
Buddhism doesn’t just have the potential to change society; it’s done it! In India’s history there have been mass conversions of millions – away from war, injustice and oppression, and towards wisdom and compassion. Come and learn about the great Dr B.R Ambedkar, the first law minister of India and author of its constitution, whose conversion to Buddhism sparked its revival in the land of its birth. All welcome.
In person and online.
More info
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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’s 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
30 Sep
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7:30 am
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8:30 am
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Tue
30 Sep
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Tue
30 Sep
Online Morning Meditation
with Maitreyaraja
This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Online only.
More info
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Thu
9 Oct
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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Thu
9 Oct
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Thu
13 Nov
Deepen Your Yoga Practice
A six-week course, led by Pasadaketu and Ruth
In this six-week course we'll be deepening our understanding of postures that are beyond the scope of most drop-in classes, such as shoulder stand, headstand, arm balances and handstands. We'll break it down step-by-step and there'll be variations available to suit each person. Inversions help to boost circulation, build strength, build confidence, improve balance and engage our sense of curiosity and play. Suitable for anyone familiar with the basics of yoga.
£140 full / £90 conc
In person, book online.
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.
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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.
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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
