Weekly Classes

  • Buddhist Meditation

    Tuesday 7:15-9.30PM

  • Lunchtime Meditation

    Monday - Friday 1 - 2pm

  • Buddhism & Meditation

    Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm

  • Daytime Dharma Class

    Wednesday 11.45am-12.45pm

  • Meditation & Ritual

    Friday 6.45 - 9pm

  • Volunteering Sessions

    Wed 10.30 - 11.30am & Fri 3 - 5pm

Other Upcoming Events:

Young People’s Class: The Buddha’s Five Faculties
Feb
21

Young People’s Class: The Buddha’s Five Faculties

Come along to our monthly night of uplifting and engaging collective practice. You'll discover meditation, meet new friends, and learn from ancient Buddhist teachings presented in a way that is fresh and relevant to your life. Open to everyone under 35.

7.15 - 9.30pm (come at 6.45pm for snacks and chat)

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Buddhism & Meditation | An Introduction
Mar
3
to Apr 7

Buddhism & Meditation | An Introduction

6 - week course

A thorough grounding in key Buddhist principles and practices. Glimpse the radical transformation of self & world, that can result from practising the Buddha’s teaching as part of a thriving, open community.

7 - 9.30pm

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People of Colour Sunday Class Online
Mar
9

People of Colour Sunday Class Online

On the second Sunday of every month is a chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together, meditate, and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings have relevance to our lives. Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.

10 - 11.30am

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Gong Bath
Mar
9

Gong Bath

Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a growing form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.

5 - 6.15pm

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Urban Retreat: The Path to Buddhahood
Mar
15
to Mar 21

Urban Retreat: The Path to Buddhahood

Turn a week of your life into a retreat. We’ll support you with early morning meditation (with breakfast), lunchtime classes, a total immersion day, evening dharma talks and motivational text messages. Attend as much or as little as you can.

Sun 15 - Fri 21 March

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Total Immersion Day | Urban Retreat
Mar
16

Total Immersion Day | Urban Retreat

Step away from the noise and into a space of stillness, reflection, and deep meditation. As part of our Urban Retreat, this Total Immersion Day offers a rare chance to experience retreat-like conditions without leaving London.

10am - 5pm

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Young People’s Class: Cultivating Faith
Mar
21

Young People’s Class: Cultivating Faith

Come along to our monthly night of uplifting and engaging collective practice. You'll discover meditation, meet new friends, and learn from ancient Buddhist teachings presented in a way that is fresh and relevant to your life. Open to everyone under 35.

7.15 - 9.30pm (snacks and chats from 6.45pm)

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Gong Bath
Apr
6

Gong Bath

Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a growing form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.

5 - 6.15pm

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People of Colour Sunday Class Online
Apr
13

People of Colour Sunday Class Online

On the second Sunday of every month is a chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together, meditate, and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings have relevance to our lives. Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.

10 - 11.30am

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Young People’s Class: Discovering Wisdom
Apr
18

Young People’s Class: Discovering Wisdom

Come along to our monthly night of uplifting and engaging collective practice. You'll discover meditation, meet new friends, and learn from ancient Buddhist teachings presented in a way that is fresh and relevant to your life. Open to everyone under 35.

7.15 - 9.30pm

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People of Colour Big Weekend
May
2
to May 5

People of Colour Big Weekend

The National Gathering is the biggest event on the People of Colour calendar. It is four days of practising meditation, hearing teachings from highly experienced practitioners of colour and connecting with one another whilst living in community.

Price: Standard £190  |  Concession £145 

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Women Elders group
Feb
18

Women Elders group

If you are a woman of 65 or older interested in Buddhism and meditation, you are welcome to attend a friendly regular group.

This month the class will be a social trip to the welcome collection.

2.30 - 4.30pm

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Gong Bath
Feb
9

Gong Bath

Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a growing form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.

5 - 6.15pm

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People of Colour Sunday Class Online
Feb
9

People of Colour Sunday Class Online

On the second Sunday of every month is a chance for people of African, Asian or mixed heritage to come together, meditate, and discuss how the Buddha’s teachings have relevance to our lives. Suitable for all levels of experience, including beginners.

10 - 11.30am

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Young People’s Class: Awareness, not Escapism
Jan
17

Young People’s Class: Awareness, not Escapism

Come along to our monthly night of uplifting and engaging collective practice. You'll discover meditation, meet new friends, and learn from ancient Buddhist teachings presented in a way that is fresh and relevant to your life. Open to everyone under 35.

7.15 - 9.30pm (snacks from 6.45pm)

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Buddhism & Meditation | An Introduction
Jan
13

Buddhism & Meditation | An Introduction

Intro to Buddhism and Meditation: a six week introductory course

A thorough grounding in key Buddhist principles and practices. Glimpse the radical transformation of self & world, that can result from practising the Buddha’s teaching as part of a thriving, open community.

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Monthly Class for Women+
Jan
11

Monthly Class for Women+

Every second Saturday of the month from 2-5 pm, an opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC. The class is led by Karunagita, Darsavini, Shraddhasara and the team.


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'What is a Mitra Series'
Jan
11
to Jan 18

'What is a Mitra Series'

If you’ve been coming to the NLBC for a while and think you might like to deepen your involvement, come along to these series to explore the three declarations that are marked when becoming a Mitra with our mitra convenors, Anandavajra & Darsavini.

10.30am - 12.30pm

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New Year’s Day Sangha Clean
Jan
1

New Year’s Day Sangha Clean

Spend a few hours of your New Year’s Day bank working with others to give the centre some TLC! Give back, meet new people and work alongside the centre team to beautify the shrines and clean the centre!

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NLBC NYE
Dec
31
to Jan 1

NLBC NYE

NLBC New Year's Eve

See in the New Year alongside others in an atmosphere of meditation and celebration. A chance to turn towards our experience and renew our commitment to living life fully. Bring snacks to share and resolutions to offer up to the shrine.

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