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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18 Sep
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Closing Ritual and Celebration Feast in Mandala

Closing Ritual and Celebration Feast in Mandala

Come together to celebrate the closing of the Urban Retreat. Join in for meditation and a closing ritual, then move into the Mandala Café for a shared meal, alongside stories from retreatants and live music.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Urban Retreat
Fridays
Buddhism
Meditation
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18 Sep
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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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Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Buddhism & Meditation Weekend

Curious about retreats? This introductory weekend is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£255 full | £205 low income
In person, book online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Fridays
Retreats
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19 Sep
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1:30 pm
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Padmasambhava Festival: Transforming Demons

Padmasambhava Festival: Transforming Demons

Celebrate the significance of Padmasambhava, the 'second Buddha' – with music, ritual, talks, and – of course – demons.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person with online elements
More info
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Buddhism
Weekends
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21 Sep
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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
Buddhism
Meditation
Online
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21 Sep
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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 | £65 18-25s
In person, book online.
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Buddhism
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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.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
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Online
Families & Children
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23 Sep
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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
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23
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23 Sep
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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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23 Sep
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8:00 pm
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Buddhism & Meditation Immersion Retreat

Buddhism & Meditation Immersion Retreat

Curious about retreats and the effects they can have? This longer introductory retreat is an ideal first taste. Break out of your routine and spend 5 days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£360 full | £290 low income | £240 18-25s/camping
In person, book online.
More info
Buddhism
Meditation
Retreats
Wednesdays
Multi-day
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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
More info
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Qigong

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9 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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9 Sep
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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10 Sep
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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11 Sep
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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5:30 pm
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75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

Fri
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
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4:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
£295 full | £235 low income
BookBook
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12 Sep
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10:00 am
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11:15 am
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45 min
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75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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12 Sep
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11:30 am
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Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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14 Sep
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9:00 am
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Yoga in the Park

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14 Sep
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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14 Sep
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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15 Sep
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9:00 am
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45 min
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75 min

Kum Nye

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15 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
15 Sep
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

Tue
15 Sep
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

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16 Sep
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9:00 am
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45 min
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60 min
75 min

Yoga in the Park

Wed
16 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
16 Sep
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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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17 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Kum Nye

Thu
17 Sep
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
18 Sep
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9:00 am
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Yoga in the Park

Fri
18 Sep
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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
18 Sep
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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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19 Sep
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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
19 Sep
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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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21 Sep
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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

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21 Sep
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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22 Sep
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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
22 Sep
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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

Fri
11 Sep
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8:00 pm
-
4:00 pm

Yoga for Meditation Weekend

£295 full | £235 low income
More info
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
29 Aug
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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
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
Book
Sat
5 Sep
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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 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
3 Oct
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm

Autumn Restorative Yoga Afternoon

A longer session of restful poses, turning inwards and promoting more relaxation as we move into Autumn.
£26 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
10 Oct
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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 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
21 Nov
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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 full | £19 low income
Book
Sat
5 Dec
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2:30 pm
-
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 full | £19 low income
Book
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
Book
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