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.

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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.

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

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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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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.
More info
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

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.
In person and online.
More info
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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.
More info
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Buddhism
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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
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21
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Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Thursday Night Class: Meditation & In-Conversation

Join us for an evening of meditation, discussion and Dharma teaching. The second half of the class features a conversation about how we can relate themes from the Buddhas teachings to our lives today.
Free (suggested donation £11).
In person, just turn up.
More info
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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
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Buddhism
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25 Jan
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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.
More info
Mondays
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
Recurring/Weekly
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27
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27 Jan
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10:35 am
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12:30 pm
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Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

Daytime Buddhism & Meditation Class

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.
In person and online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
Wed
27
Jan
27 Jan
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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27 Jan
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27 Jan
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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.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
Recurring/Weekly
Wed
27
Jan
27 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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27 Jan
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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
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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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26 Oct
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12:00 pm
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
26 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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27 Oct
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
27 Oct
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

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28 Oct
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
28 Oct
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

Thu
29 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
30 Oct
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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45 min
60 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
30 Oct
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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

Fri
30 Oct
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga for Meditation Retreat

£480 full | £390 low income
More info
£480 full | £390 low income
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Sat
31 Oct
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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
31 Oct
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11:30 am
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12:45 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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2 Nov
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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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2 Nov
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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3 Nov
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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
3 Nov
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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
4 Nov
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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
4 Nov
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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
5 Nov
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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
6 Nov
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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
6 Nov
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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
7 Nov
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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
7 Nov
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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

Mon
9 Nov
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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
9 Nov
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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
10 Nov
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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
10 Nov
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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
11 Nov
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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
11 Nov
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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
12 Nov
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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
30 Oct
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Retreat

£480 full | £390 low income
More info
Sat
10 Oct
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3:00 pm
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5:30 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.
Sat
21 Nov
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3:00 pm
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5:30 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.
Sat
5 Dec
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3:00 pm
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5:30 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.
Sun
20 Dec
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Winter Solstice Yoga Afternoon

An opportunity to rest and relax as we head into the shortest day of the year. A longer session of Yoga and Yoga Nidra to restore and rejuvenate body, heart and mind.
£26 full | £19 low income
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