Live, Work and Practice at Vajrasana

Volunteer at the LBC

Vajrasana is a retreat centre in the heart of the Suffolk countryside, owned and run by the London Buddhist Centre. Named after the 'diamond seat' where the Buddha gained enlightenment, Vajrasana is a place of transformation, where the everyday meets the mythic.

We're offering the opportunity to live and work here for a short or a long period – to be at the heart of the Sangha's retreat life, to live in a men's residential community, and to make the Dharma the centre of your life.

Opportunities

There are many ways to contribute to life at Vajrasana, and we welcome anyone who feels drawn to be part of the community. If you have particular skills that might be helpful let us know but here are some examples of what you might do at Vajrasana:

  • Gardening

  • Maintenance

  • Admin Tasks

  • Supporting retreats

  • Cleaning

Interested in living at Vajrasana?

We invite you to begin with a one-week stay at Vajrasana – a chance to experience community life for yourself. If it feels like a good fit, we can explore what a longer involvement might look like together.

saddhaketu@lbc.org.uk

Live in a Buddhist Community

At Vajrasana you'll be living communally with people who share your deepest values. A unique chance to learn, be inspired, and build friendships that only come from living in a Buddhist community.

Deepen your practice

Living at a retreat centre offers unique conditions for deepening your practice. With fewer distractions and being surrounded by at atmosphere of practice, it supports you to live the life you actually want to live.

Serve the Sangha

Going on retreat is the lifeblood of the Sangha. By living and working at Vajrasana, you become essential to keeping that spiritual vitality alive - welcoming people, taking care of the space, and making it possible for others to transform.

The Vajrasana Community

Mandala Cafe

Saddhaketu

Since I’ve been volunteering at the café, my life feels so much more meaningful and full of purpose. I get super motivated knowing that all my energies flow in the one direction and all my efforts contribute to a much greater vision, a world free of greed, hatred and delusion. I love that my work is supporting all the amazing people at the London Buddhist Centre and those who come to the LBC to practise and transform their minds.

Class Team

Karunanatha

My tasks during classes include holding bowls, manning the front desk, setting cushions and mats, hoovering, washing cups, preparing tea, and serving tea. I always volunteer for both preparing and serving tea. It's almost as if I can sense the metta infused in the tea and the people drinking it. Being part of a positive force such as the LBC brings me profound joy.

Reception

Charlie

I starting volunteering on the desk at the LBC as a way of expressing generosity through giving my time. Being on the desk has been a practice in itself, and has helped with my spiritual development in so many different ways. On the desk you are the first contact for those arriving at the centre and is a great way of meeting new spiritual friends.

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