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.

Highlights

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Fri
8 Aug
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
8 Aug
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Sun
17 Aug

Summer Retreat

The Mandala of the Five Buddhas: Facets of Awakening

On this ten-day retreat, we will explore how the wisdom of the Five Buddhas can help us recognize and transform our minds and experience in the direction of these enlightened qualities.
£630 full | £500 conc | £410 18-25s/camping
More info
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Mon
11 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
11 Aug
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Mon
15 Sep

Introduction to Buddhism & Meditation Course

This six-week course will introduce you to key Buddhist principles and two meditation practices that cultivate self-awareness, open-heartedness and insight. Ideal for understanding the wider context and purpose of Buddhist practice.
£130 Full / £85 Conc
In person, book online.
More info
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Fri
22 Aug
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
22 Aug
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Fri
29 Aug

People of Colour Retreat

A week long retreat for People of Colour to come together, meditate, and be inspired by the Buddha’s teaching.
£500 full | £250 conc | £250 camping
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Fri
1 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Fri
1 Aug
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Fri
1 Aug

Stories from the life of Urgyen Sangharakshita

A Friday night series

Sangharakshita is one of the most significant Buddhist figures of the last century. He led a creative, wholehearted and fascinating life, growing up in London, wandering in India, becoming a Buddhist monk, and setting up a new Buddhist movement for the modern world. Come along to the Friday class during August and hear some of the remarkable stories from his life.
In person, just turn up.
More info
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Mon
4 Aug
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7:30 am
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8:30 am
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Mon
4 Aug
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Mon
4 Aug

Online Morning Meditation

This week-long series of guided meditation happens at the start of every month. An opportunity to meditate with others and ask questions about your practice.
Online only.
More info
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Mon
4 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Mon
4 Aug
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Mon
4 Aug

Triratna and Socially Engaged Buddhism

Led by Lokamitra

Lokamitra has spent over 40 years teaching Dharma, as well as supporting the Dalit Buddhist community in India in their struggle against caste prejudice. On this special evening, he will explore the potential for the Dharma to affect crucial societal issues and Sangharakshita’s vision for this in the Triratna Buddhist Community.
In person and online.
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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.
More info
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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.
More info
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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.
More info