Leave the world through wisdom
Come back to the world through compassion
- a path towards human enlightenment that includes community, friendship, residential retreats, study and the arts.
Work on your mind with committed Buddhist teachers.
Progress towards a more developed consciousness.
Live in the context of an aspirational community.
At the London Buddhist Centre you’ll learn how to work effectively with your mind from committed Buddhist practitioners. We teach meditation, mindfulness, and Buddhism in ways that are relevant to contemporary life. All this within the context of an aspirational community.
The London Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a varied and vibrant community of Buddhist practitioners in East London. We teach Buddhism and meditation in a way which is relevant to contemporary life.
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Highlights
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Mon
25 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
25 Nov
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Mon
25 Nov
Breaking through into Buddhahood
Dharma Night Series
On the eve of his Enlightenment, the Buddha vowed: “Flesh may wither, blood may dry up, but until I have gained Enlightenment I am not getting up from this seat”. In this three-week seminar series, Maitreyabandhu, one of the LBC’s most experienced teachers, will explore breaking through negative emotion, psychological conditioning, and time.
In person and online.
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Mon
2 Dec
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
2 Dec
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Mon
2 Dec
Dharma Night Winter Intensive Series: Vimalakirti and the Three Jewels
Led by Akashamitra and Suvarnajyoti
The figure of Vimalakirti evokes the potential for vastness, magic, and paradox alongside an engagement with the world. He offers a unique gateway into the expansive teachings of Mahayana Buddhism and the ideal of seeking Enlightenment out of compassion for living beings. Join this Dharma Night three-week series exploring themes from the Vimalakirti Nirdesa in the lead up to the Winter Intensive Retreat.
In person and online.
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Sun
22 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Sun
22 Dec
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Wed
1 Jan
The Winter Retreat 2024
Perfect for newcomers or those in their first two years of practice (if you’ve been practicing for longer, please get in touch with us before booking). Meditation will be taught from scratch, so beginners are very welcome.
10 days £590 / 5 days £380
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Sun
1 Dec
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
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Sun
1 Dec
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Sun
1 Dec
Buddhism & 12-Step Day
A day exploring 12-Step Recovery in the context of Buddhist practice. Through meditation, talks, reflection and ritual we’ll be sharing our experience, strength and vision. Led by Danadhara and Ruth.
In person, just turn up.
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Sun
1 Dec
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10:15 am
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1:30 pm
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Sun
1 Dec
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Sun
1 Dec
Mindful Writing
A morning session to inspire and support writing practice. You don't need to have any previous writing experience. This session explores The Cauldron; where magic is manufactured and ingredients are transmuted by writing.
In person, just turn up.
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Sat
7 Dec
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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Sat
7 Dec
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Sat
7 Dec
PoetryEAST with Mimi Khalvati
Mimi Khalvati returns to PoetryEAST to launch her Collected Poems (Carcanet Press), having been awarded the Kings Gold Medal for Poetry. She will be in conversation with Maitreyabandhu about her life and work, and reading her poems.
£10
In person, book online.
Online offerings
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Tue
16 May
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2:26 pm
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3:26 pm
Online On-demand
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Tue
16 May
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Tue
16 May
Meditation Step by Step: Your Guide to Mindfulness
Our on-demand online course
An online course that you can take at your own pace. The course is taught by Suryagupta – Chair of the London Buddhist Centre. Teaching videos, guided meditations and worksheets, all of which can be done in your own time and that you can come back to as many times and you’d like.
£99 - Concessionary rates available
Online only.
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Tue
2 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Tue
2 Jan
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Tue
2 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
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Wed
3 Jan
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
Online On-demand
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Wed
3 Jan
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Wed
3 Jan
Online Morning Meditation
Over the New Year, you can join others for morning meditation classes online. Each morning will begin with teaching to inspire your practice, followed by an unled meditation.
Online only.
