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 that's relevant to contemporary life.
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Highlights
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Wed
31 Dec
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6:00 pm
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12:30 am
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Wed
31 Dec
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Thu
1 Jan
New Year's Eve at the LBC
Led by Dayanatha and Pasadaketu
Join us this New Year's Eve at the LBC, where we'll be evoking the theme of Going for Refuge – the 'central act of the Buddhist life'. Going for Refuge is a response to something higher, which results in us reorienting our lives towards what's of real value – 'the true, the good, and the beautiful'.
In person and online.
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Sat
3 Jan
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
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Sat
3 Jan
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Sat
24 Jan
The 21 Day Meditation Challenge
Despite our everyday preoccupations and hang-ups, if we look deeply, we’ll discover a world of inner richness we can get in touch with – one that leads to an infinitely more expansive, liberated life. Over 21 days, we’ll be intensively exploring the mind in meditation, uncovering a vision of reality, and co-creating an inspirational community.
In person and online.
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Wed
4 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Wed
4 Feb
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Wed
25 Mar
Life With Full Attention
An eight-week practical course in Mindfulness
Buddhism’s vision of infinite consciousness, exemplified by the Buddha, is a vision of our human potential. We’re like an acorn that doesn’t realise its potential is to be an oak tree. But we’re almost perpetually distracted – planning, worrying and fantasizing.
In person £190/£125 | Online £105/£70
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Thu
8 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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Thu
8 Jan
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Thu
12 Feb
Kickstart Your Yoga & Meditation
A six-week course led by Sraddhagita
Over six Thursday evenings, learn to build a safe and solid foundation for a sustainable yoga practice, whilst experiencing how yoga prepares the body and mind for meditation.
£140/£90
In person, book online.
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Fri
16 Jan
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
16 Jan
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Sun
18 Jan
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
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Fri
30 Jan
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
30 Jan
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Sun
1 Feb
Buddhism & Deep Ecology Retreat
Join Sanghasiha and friends for a weekend at Vajrasana in the beautiful Suffolk countryside exploring a deeper connection with the natural world through our Dharma practice.
£255 full | £205 low income
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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.
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