The LBC 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.
Key highlights
Plan the rest of your year with the LBC
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Sat
27 Apr
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Sat
27 Apr
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Sun
26 May
Tiratnaloka Unlimited
Tiratanaloka Unlimited is a campaign to establish a new, larger women’s retreat centre. The women training for ordination are ready, the Tiratanaloka team is ready, we now need everyone’s help to raise enough funds to make this a reality.
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Tue
14 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Tue
14 May
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Tue
14 May
Digital Dharma
The Buddha taught that the root cause of our suffering is craving. Nowadays one of the most striking ways to see this truth is paying attention to our relationship to our phones.
£140 Full/£90 Conc.
In person - book online
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Wed
5 Jun
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Wed
5 Jun
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Wed
26 Jun
The Wheel of Life
In this four-week course, Suryagupta, Chair of the LBC, will harness her love of stories, myths, and symbols to share the powerful image of the Tibetan Wheel of Life. An ideal lead up to the Summer retreats.
£90 Full / £50 Conc
In person, book online
Other highlights
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Sat
11 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
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Sat
11 May
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Sat
11 May
Film Night: EO (2022)
EO is a moving yet unsentimental story of a donkey and its interactions with the human world – unique, highly imaginative and beautifully filmed.
Free (suggested donation £8)
In person, just turn up
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Sun
12 May
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10:00 am
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1:00 pm
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Sun
12 May
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Sun
12 May
Sub25 Meditation Morning
A new event for those aged 18-25 to explore meditation in more depth together. Spend a reflective morning testing Buddhist teachings against your direct experience. With lots of meditation, some silence and the chance to discuss your practice with like-minded peers and experienced practitioners. Led by Sthiramanas. Bring vegan lunch to share.
Free (suggested donation £20)
In person – just turn up
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Sun
12 May
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3:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Sun
12 May
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Sun
12 May
Poetry book Launch
Mandala Cafe
'Dear Heart'. The launch of a new poetry book with new poems by Vishvantara and Liz Basset and wonderful artwork by Kusalasara and Shraddhamalini. There will be poetry reading and artwork on display, with reflections on poetry and art as spiritual practice. And of course, a chance to buy the book.
Donation
In person
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.
Concessionary rates available
£99
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Mon
13 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
13 May
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Mon
13 May
Dharma Night
The Bodhisattva's Path
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. Broadcast live from an in-person class in the LBC shrine room, with a Dharma talk, opportunities to get your questions answered, led meditation and ritual.
Free, with donations welcome
In Person and on YouTube
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Wed
15 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Wed
15 May
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Wed
15 May
Wednesday Night Meditation
Our weekly Wednesday class gives you the chance to learn fresh approaches to meditation, try them out and ask questions to experienced meditators.
Free, with donations welcome
In Person and on YouTube
