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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Mon
21 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
21 Jul
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Mon
21 Jul
Welcoming Back New Order Members
Ordination is a highly significant aspect of the Dharma life which has the potential to transform the lives of many. In this celebratory and devotional evening, we will welcome back Vivatachada (ex-Dougie), Amalavira (ex-Fred), Mokshartha (ex-James), Anantavira (ex-Jay) and Jayada (ex-Simon) from their recent ordination retreat. They will share what it means to them to join the Triratna Buddhist Order.
In person and online.
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Fri
25 Jul
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
25 Jul
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Sun
3 Aug
Women's Intensive Retreat
If you’ve been practising meditation for a while and would like to go deeper, join in this longer retreat for women.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s
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Fri
8 Aug
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
8 Aug
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Sun
17 Aug
Summer Retreat
The Mandala of the Five Buddhas: Facets of Awakening
On this ten-day retreat, we will explore how the wisdom of the Five Buddhas can help us recognize and transform our minds and experience in the direction of these enlightened qualities.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s/camping
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Wed
23 Jul
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Wed
23 Jul
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Wed
23 Jul
Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class
Stories from the Wheel of Life
Tareshvari shares a poignant, yet humorous weave of traditional Buddhist symbols, myths and autobiographical stories. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
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Fri
1 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Fri
1 Aug
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Fri
1 Aug
Stories from the life of Urgyen Sangharakshita
A Friday night series
Sangharakshita is one of the most significant Buddhist figures of the last century. He led a creative, wholehearted and fascinating life, growing up in London, wandering in India, becoming a Buddhist monk, and setting up a new Buddhist movement for the modern world. Come along to the Friday class during August and hear some of the remarkable stories from his life.
In person, just turn up.
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Mon
11 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
11 Aug
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Mon
15 Sep
Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course
This six-week course will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness and insight. Ideal for understanding the wider context and purpose of Buddhist practice.
£130 Full / £85 Conc
In person, book online.
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.
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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.
