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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13
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13 Nov
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Sub30 Friday Class

Sub30 Friday Class

For those aged 18–30

Join others aged 18–30 for an evening of meditation, discussion and reflecting on what is most valuable in life.
Free (with donations welcome).
In person, just turn up.
More info
Fridays
Sub30
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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Men's Event

Men's Event

Followed by lunch at the Mandala Café

LBC men's events focus on the most crucial aspects of spiritual life with the hope of shining a light on the difficult and thorny questions that affect our spiritual practice.
Free (suggested donation £15)
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Buddhism
Weekends
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16 Nov
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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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Buddhism
Meditation
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17
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The Mythic Return Journey

The Mythic Return Journey

A four-week course

Life is a journey – but what are we really seeking? On this four-week course, Suryagupta will explore the Buddha's guide to discovering and realising our human potential.
£100 full | £60 low income | £45 18-25s | £50 online full | £35 online low income
In person and online.
More info
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Multi-day
Courses
Buddhism
Online
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18 Nov
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10:35 am
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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
Wednesdays
Online
Families & Children
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18
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18 Nov
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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.
More info
Wednesdays
Buddhism
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18
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18 Nov
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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
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19 Nov
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7:15 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.
More info
Thursdays
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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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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Sat
21 Nov
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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75 min

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

£26 full | £19 low income
More info
£26 full | £19 low income
BookBook
Mon
23 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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23 Nov
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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24 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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25 Nov
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12:00 pm
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12:45 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Wed
25 Nov
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5:30 pm
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Fri
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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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
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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
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75 min

Saturday Lunchtime Yoga Class

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

Lunchtime Yoga Class

Mon
30 Nov
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5:30 pm
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Evening Yoga Class

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1 Dec
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12:00 pm
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75 min

Lunchtime Yoga Class

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1 Dec
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Qigong

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2 Dec
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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
2 Dec
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5:30 pm
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45 min
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75 min

Evening Yoga Class

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3 Dec
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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
4 Dec
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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
4 Dec
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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
5 Dec
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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
5 Dec
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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
5 Dec
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2:30 pm
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5:00 pm
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45 min
60 min
60 min
75 min

Kum Nye Tibetan Yoga Workshop

£26 full | £19 low income
More info
£26 full | £19 low income
BookBook
Mon
7 Dec
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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
7 Dec
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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
8 Dec
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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
9 Dec
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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
9 Dec
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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
10 Dec
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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
11 Dec
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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
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
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
|
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
Sat
5 Dec
|
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
-
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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