Buddhism

Buddhism

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.

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.

Take the next step by volunteering at the LBC

Send us an email with your skills and preferences to get involved today!

volunteering@lbc.org.uk

Weekly Schedule

Daytime Classes

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation | Wednesday | 10.30–12.30pm

Morning Meditation | Saturday | 10.30am–12.15pm

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

Upcoming Events

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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Essential Buddhism

In this series, we will be exploring the essential teachings of Buddhism. We will do this by way of talks, discussion and workshops looking at the Three Jewels – Buddha, Dharma, Sangha – and seeing how these can guide us in our lives today.
In person and online.
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Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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8 Jul
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5:30 pm
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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).
In person, just turn up.
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Wednesdays
Buddhism
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08
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8 Jul
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7:15 pm
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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).
In person and online.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Recurring/Weekly
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09
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9 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:15 pm
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

The Buddha's Noble Eightfold Path

The Noble Eightfold Path is one of the Buddha's most complete and practical guides to living a life that leads to liberation. Over eight weeks, we will explore each step of the path, drawing on Bhante Urgyen Sangharakshita's seminal lecture series as our guide.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Meditation
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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).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
Recurring/Weekly
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10 Jul
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Sub30 Weekend Retreat

Sub30 Weekend Retreat

Join in this weekend retreat for people aged 18-30 to explore meditation and Buddhism, and discover how they can support you to transform yourself and the world around you. All levels of experience are welcome, and the activities will be led by other young practitioners.
£150 full | £100 low income | £90 camping
In person, book online.
More info
Sub30
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
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People of Colour Sunday Class

People of Colour Sunday Class

Taking place on the second Sunday of every month, a chance for people of colour to come together, meditate and reflect on our lives in light of the Buddha’s teachings. All levels of experience welcome.
Free (with donations welcome).
Online only.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
People of Colour
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People of Colour Day Retreat

People of Colour Day Retreat

A chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together and draw inspiration from the Buddha’s teaching, with a full day of meditation and ritual.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Sundays
Buddhism
Day Event
Meditation
People of Colour
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13
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13 Jul
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7:15 pm
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Dharma Night with Padmavajra

Dharma Night with Padmavajra

Padmavajra is one of our most senior Order Members and is an engaging, direct and inspiring man. He lives at Padmaloka, the men's Ordination training centre and regularly leads study retreats there. He was a lifelong friend to Bhante Sangharakshita, the founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Mondays
Recurring/Weekly
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14 Jul
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mitra Evening with Padmavajra

Mitra Evening with Padmavajra

A special evening for Mitras with Padmavajra. Inspired by the Tantric path, he'll give a talk, lead a Q&A, and guide us through a special meditation practice drawing on one of Buddhism's most ancient symbols of the enlightened mind. All Mitras welcome – join us from 6pm in the Mandala Café for supper.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
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Buddhism
Tuesdays
Special Events
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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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27 Jul
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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28 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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29 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
29 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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30 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
31 Jul
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
31 Jul
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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1 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
1 Aug
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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3 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
3 Aug
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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Evening Yoga Class

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4 Aug
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
4 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

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5 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
5 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
6 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
7 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
7 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
8 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
8 Aug
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

Sat
8 Aug
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Mindful Movement Workshop

£26 / £19
More info
£26 / £19
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Mon
10 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
10 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Tue
11 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
11 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

Wed
12 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
12 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Fri
14 Aug
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
14 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Sat
15 Aug
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
Sat
11 Jul
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Kum Nye is a Tibetan movement practice, similar to tai chi or yoga. This workshop explores simple exercises using movement, breath and awareness to release tension and develop a deeper sense of ease in both body and mind.
£26 / £19
Book
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12 Jul
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Yin to Yang Yoga Afternoon

A longer practice that starts slowly with some quieter poses and then builds up to Sun Salutations to open the heart and cultivate an inner radiance. There will also be some cooling asanas and a Yoga Nidra.
£26 / £19
Book
Sat
8 Aug
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Mindful Movement Workshop

Have you ever wanted to be able to move more freely? In this class we playfully explore movement inspired by Qi Kung, Yoga, and improvised dance.
£26 / £19
Book
Sun
30 Aug
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Summer Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A slow yoga practice using the bolsters and props to help you to fully relax, release and restore. Come and enjoy these quiet peaceful poses to cultivate stillness at the end of the summer season.
£26 / £19
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