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.
Highlights
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Fri
18 Oct
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7:00 pm
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3:00 pm
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Fri
18 Oct
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Sun
20 Oct
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.
£244 full | £188 conc
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Tue
5 Nov
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Tue
5 Nov
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Tue
10 Dec
Gateways to Liberation
A practical course on the Buddha's Wisdom Teachings
This course provides a concise view of the Buddhist threefold path of ethics, meditation and wisdom. A direct and practical journey including everything from our daily actions to deep reflection on the nature of existence via the teaching of the three laksanas.
£125 full / £80 conc
In person, book 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
20 Oct
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10:00 am
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12:45 pm
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Sun
20 Oct
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Sun
20 Oct
Is Renunciation Dead?
Pan-London Men’s Event
On this greater London men's event, Order Members from the LBC, North London, West London, Brixton and Croydon will be discussing if renunciation is dead as a force within Buddhist practise.
In person, just turn up.
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Mon
21 Oct
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
21 Oct
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Mon
21 Oct
Welcoming Back a New Order Member
During Dharma Night
Ordination is a highly significant aspect of the Dharma life which has the potential to transform the lives of many. In this celebratory and devotional evening, we will welcome back ex-Annie Gogarty from her recent ordination retreat. She will share what it means to her to join the Triratna Buddhist Order. In person and on YouTube. Free (with donations welcome).
In person and online.
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Thu
24 Oct
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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Thu
24 Oct
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Thu
24 Oct
Deepen your Yoga Practice
Led by Tara and Ruth
In this six-week course we'll be deepening our understanding of postures and taking time to explore elements of yoga that are beyond the scope of most drop-in classes, such as wheel, shoulderstand, headstand, arm balances, binds and more. This course is suitable for anyone familiar with the basics of yoga.
£130 full / £85 conc
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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Mon
19 Aug
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5:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
19 Aug
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Mon
19 Aug
Evening Yoga Class
Visit us in Bethnal Green to practice yoga as a foundation for meditation - encouraging flexibility, strength and awareness of physical sensations.
£10
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Mon
19 Aug
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
19 Aug
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Mon
19 Aug
Dharma Night
Ghost, Madman, Child
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 Amalayodhin on this three week series to investigate the subverivise and revolutionary within Buddhism.
In person and online.