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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Remembering Bhante

Remembering Bhante

with special guest Saddhanandi

Join special guest Saddhanandi as we celebrate the life of Bhante Sangharakshita, founder of the Triratna Buddhist Community, and the friendships he formed while translating the Buddha's Dharma for the modern world.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
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Meditation
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Day Retreat: A Commonplace Book

Day Retreat: A Commonplace Book

with Maitreyabandhu and Jasper Llewellyn

A multi-media performance with Maitreyabandhu & Jasper Llewellyn from ‘caroline’.
Free, book online
In person, book online.
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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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02
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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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Buddhism
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4 Nov
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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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Meditation
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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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Wednesdays
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.
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Meditation
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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.
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Buddhism
Meditation
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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.
£150 full | £100 low income
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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.
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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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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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13 Nov
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5:30 pm
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Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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14 Nov
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10:00 am
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75 min

Morning Yoga Class

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14 Nov
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11:30 am
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75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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Lunchtime Yoga Class

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16 Nov
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Evening Yoga Class

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17 Nov
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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17 Nov
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5:30 pm
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Qigong

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18 Nov
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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18 Nov
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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19 Nov
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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20 Nov
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
20 Nov
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
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75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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21 Nov
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10:00 am
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Morning Yoga Class

Sat
21 Nov
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11:30 am
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45 min
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75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

Sat
21 Nov
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3:00 pm
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

Mon
23 Nov
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12:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
23 Nov
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5:30 pm
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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24 Nov
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Tue
24 Nov
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Qigong

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25 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
25 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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26 Nov
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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60 min
75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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27 Nov
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
27 Nov
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5:30 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Evening Restorative Yoga Class

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28 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
28 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
30 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
30 Nov
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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60 min
75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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1 Dec
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12:00 pm
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45 min
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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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