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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Fri
2 Aug
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6:30 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
2 Aug
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Sun
11 Aug
Summer Retreat
With nine days away from usual routines, many have found this retreat life-changing. Join us to experience communal living, get into meditation and learn about the Buddhist vision.
£599 full | £461 conc | £389 sub25
Other highlights
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Fri
3 May
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12:30 pm
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7:20 pm
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Fri
3 May
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Mon
6 May
People of Colour Big Weekend
An opportunity for all people of African, Asian and mixed heritage to come together from all around the UK for meditation, practice and community. A treat of teachings, guidance, connection and celebration, led by people of colour, for people of colour.
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Fri
3 May
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7:00 pm
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12:00 pm
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Fri
3 May
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Mon
6 May
Buddhism & Meditation Long Weekend
Break out of your routine and spend two days learning transformative practices, connecting with others, and enjoying the beautiful Suffolk countryside.
£344 full | £257 conc
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Sat
4 May
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7:30 pm
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9:30 pm
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Sat
4 May
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Sat
4 May
PoetryEast with Mary Jo Salter
Mary Jo Salter is an American poet, playwright, lyricist and co-editor of The Norton Anthology of Poetry. She has published eight collections of poetry, including It’s Hard to Say: Selected Poems (Waywiser Press, 2015).
£10 - Book online
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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Fri
3 May
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7:30 am
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8:30 am
Online On-demand
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Fri
3 May
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Fri
3 May
Online Morning Meditation
Start the day by tuning in to the LBC from home. A week-long series at the start of every month, with a sequence of meditation teachings, opportunity to ask questions and enhance your routine of daily practice.
Free, with donations welcome
On Zoom
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Mon
6 May
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7:15 pm
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9:30 pm
Online On-demand
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Mon
6 May
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Mon
6 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
