About the London Buddhist Centre

What is the LBC?

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 which is relevant to contemporary life. We host regular retreats at our rural retreat centre in Suffolk.

In addition we run daily yoga classes, regular events for families, classes and retreats for sub-30s and people of colour, and evenings with well known thinkers at PhilosophyEast. Our Centre in Bethnal Green, also hosts school visits, Buddhist festivals and runs two charity shops. We are open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Drop in to look around the Centre, or to join a meditation class. We're also continuing to offer a number of events online.

See our full schedule

The London Buddhist Centre is a registered charity and runs on generosity. All of our class and retreat leaders are volunteering their time and those who work full-time at the centre are supported according to their needs rather than paid a wage.

We want to move from a culture of exchange to a culture of generosity, providing our activities on a donation basis wherever possible. Do consider supporting us in this transforming work by making a donation. Thank you.

Lama's Pyjamas

Lama's Pyjamas is the charity shop for the London Buddhist Centre, and provides a unique context where work and Buddhist practice can meet.

The shop is run in line with Buddhist ethical principles – kindness, generosity, mindfulness. It's a model known as Team-Based Right Livelihood, which means working as a team to make work part of the path to a more meaningful life.

Opening times
Mon–Fri: 12–6pm
Sat: 10.30am–5.30pm

Contact: 02089801843

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 which is relevant to contemporary life. We host regular retreats at our rural retreat centre in Suffolk. See our full schedule.

In addition we run daily yoga classes, regular events for families, classes and retreats for sub-25s and people of colour, and evenings with well known artists at PoetryEast. Our Centre in Bethnal Green, also hosts school visits, Buddhist festivals and runs two charity shops. We are open Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Drop in to look around the Centre, or to join a meditation class. We're also continuing to offer a number of events online.