Buddhism

Buddhism

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Buddhism is a path of human evolution towards the state of Enlightened consciousness. Enlightenment (samyak-sambodhi) is beyond secular and divine, time and space, thought and words.

The path towards Enlightenment needs to be an expression of who we actually are, not just a grand-sounding idea. With this in mind, the London Buddhist Centre teaches Buddhism in a pragmatic way: one that is clear about the obstacles that confront us, but optimistic about our capacity to change.

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We recommend:

  • Attend an Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation course to learn the basics.
  • Attend a residential retreat to live a complete Buddhist life, if only for a weekend or a week.
  • Join a regular discussion group to explore Buddhism in depth.

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Daytime Classes

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation | Wednesday | 10.30–12.30pm

Morning Meditation | Saturday | 10.30am–12.15pm

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Evening Classes

Dharma Night | Monday | 7.15–9.30pm

Meditation & In Conversation | Thursday | 7.15–9.15pm

Story-telling and Ritual | Friday | 7.15–9.30pm

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Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130 Full / £85 Low Income
In person, book online.
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Dharma Night

Dharma Night

With Padmavajra

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
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Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course on Monday evenings will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness, and insight.
£130 Full / £85 Low Income
In person, book online.
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Foundations of Meditation Course

Foundations of Meditation Course

A six-week course in the essentials

Our mind is notoriously tricky - hard to manage, mostly unconscious, creative and destructive by degrees. What’s crucial is to be able to work with this tricky ‘non-thing’ called the mind. Buddhism has 2,500 years of experience working with the mind. In this sense, meditation is at the heart of Buddhism.
£130 Full / £85 Low Income
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

The Ten Fetters

We will be examining the Ten Fetters, the inclinations, attitudes and illusions we must break in order to gain full Enlightenment. Join in for our regular daytime weekly class of Dharma teaching and meditation. In person at the LBC and live on Zoom. There is also a crèche for those aged 6 months to 5 years old.
Free (suggested donation £7).
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Mantra Chanting

Mantra Chanting

Here's a chance to chant a few different Buddhist mantras in a group as a way to going deeper in one's experience.
Free (suggested donation £7).
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Wednesday Night Meditation

Wednesday Night Meditation

Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free (suggested donation £11).
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Fifteen Points for Buddhist Practitioners

These pith teachings - such as 'reduce input' and 'don't accept yourself' - were given to members of our Buddhist Order by its founder, Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita. We will continue to celebrate Bhante's life and legacy by exploring these teachings during the centenary of his birth.
Free (suggested donation £11).
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Friday Night Class

Friday Night Class

End the week in person at the LBC with an inspiring evening of meditation, tale-telling and ritual. For anyone who is familiar with the basics of the Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana meditation practices.
Free (suggested donation £11).
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Dharma Night

Dharma Night

Our Dharma Night class explores aspects of the Buddhist vision, drawing on two and a half thousand years of teachings to find practical application in the modern world. Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
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Full Moon Puja

Full Moon Puja

After the Tuesday Night Class, we’ll come together for a short ritual on the full moon.
Free (with donations welcome).
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Fri 28 Aug - Mon 31 Aug 2026

Gender Diverse Sangha Retreat

Beyond the binary

This retreat will be led by a team of gender diverse order members. It is open to those that are mitras and order members as well as those who are thinking of becoming mitras (by invite).
We will explore practising the dharma together as gender diverse people. People who identify as trans, non-binary, gender fluid, gender non-conforming, agender, intersex and gender diverse are all welcome.
Adhisthana retreat centre
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Mindful Movement Workshop

Have you ever wanted to be able to move more freely? In this class we playfully explore movement using our imagination. Movement will be inspired by tai chi, yoga, and free-form contemporary dance.
£26/£19
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29 Mar
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Flow & Restore Yoga Afternoon

In Flow & Restore, we move and then we soften, creating space for both energy and ease. Join us on the mat for an afternoon of movement, release and deeply supported rest.
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Spring Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A quiet afternoon of Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra to renew our energy and vitality. We'll be brightening our mind and body and finding our inner Spring.
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Yin to Yang Yoga Afternoon

A longer session of Yoga with a mix of quiet, receptive poses and more vibrant, dynamic ones. A chance to rest, replenish and revitalise body and mind leaving us refreshed and uplifted.
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13 Mar
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Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
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12 Jun
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Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
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Yoga for Meditation Weekend

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