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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Sat
4 Jan
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12:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Sat
4 Jan
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Sat
18 Jan

The Meditation Challenge

The world needs people who can help to positively change it. To help change the world, you need to change yourself. You need to become the change you want to see. To make progress on this path of transformation, we challenge you to: meditate every day for two weeks, join three Meditation Masterclasses with Maitreyabandhu and come to the centre as much as you can.
In person and online.
More info
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Tue
11 Feb
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Tue
11 Feb
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Tue
1 Apr

Life with Full Attention

Mindfulness comes from the Wisdom tradition of Buddhism. So if we take mindfulness out of that context we change it; it becomes less authentic. This eight-week course, both in-person and online, brings ancient mindfulness techniques into modern life. Ultimately the aim of mindfulness is to move towards reality itself, to progress toward the enlightened mind.
More info
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Mon
23 Dec
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8:00 am
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9:00 am
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Mon
23 Dec
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Mon
23 Dec

Online Morning Meditation

During the week of Christmas, 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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Mon
13 Jan
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7:15 pm
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9:45 pm
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Mon
13 Jan
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Mon
17 Feb

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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Thu
16 Jan
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5:30 pm
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7:00 pm
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Thu
16 Jan
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Thu
20 Feb

​Beginners' Yoga & Meditation Course

Led by Ruth

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 full / £90 conc
In person, book 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