Weekly Classes
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Meditation Class
Tuesday 7.00-9.15PM
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Lunchtime Meditation
Monday - Friday 1 - 2pm
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Buddhism & Meditation
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm
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Daytime Dharma Class
Wednesday 11.45am-12.45pm
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Meditation & Ritual
Friday 6.45 - 9pm
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Volunteering Sessions
Wed 10.30 - 11.30am & Fri 2.15 - 4pm
Other Upcoming Events:
People of Colour Day Retreat
Join us for a day of teachings and practice in North London.
10am-5pm
Keynote Talk: What is a Buddhist
Discover what it truly means to be a Buddhist as Ratnaprabha leads the Saturday keynote, exploring the path of wisdom, compassion, and inner transformation.
Monthly Class for Women+ | Shraddhasara
an opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
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
Gong Bath
Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.
5 - 6.15pm
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 at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Sub 35 Class
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
Open Day | Building Tour, Meditation sessions and Buddhist talks
Join beginner-friendly meditation sessions, hear talks on Buddhism, and experience mantra chanting. Enjoy guided tours, meet our community, and relax with tea and biscuits. All are welcome.
Mantra Chanting
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
Padmasambhava Day Festival
A day evoking & honouring the great Tantric teacher who established Buddhism in Tibet - all welcome!
11.30am - 5.30pm (Gathering for Mitras & Order Members at10.15am start)
Gong Bath
Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.
5 - 6.15pm
Monthly Class for Women+
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
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
Day Retreat: Building Momentum
Spend a day intensively turning toward meditation, with a focus on developing depth, momentum and continuity in your practice.
10am - 5pm
Sub 35 Class
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
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
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 at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Foundation in Non-Violent Communication | Day Workshop
Develop and practise core skills for more effective interpersonal communication in this engaging and practical workshop.
10am - 5pm
Ambedkar Day
Join us in celebrating the life of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, author or the Indian constitution and leader of the mass conversion of Dalits to Buddhism in 1956, reviving the Buddhism in India and fighting caste oppression.
Gong Bath
Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.
5 - 6.15pm
Monthly Class for Women+
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
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 at the Centre.
Sub 35 Class
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
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Day Retreat: Opening to what is
Explore approaches to ‘Just Sitting’ meditation and insight inquiry, opening to direct experience and exploring our essential nature.
10am - 5pm
Gong Bath
Immerse yourself in sound. Sound baths are a form of sound healing meditation, where participants relax and absorb the vibrations of instruments like singing bowls.
5 - 6.15pm
Monthly Class for Women+
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
Women Elders group
If you are a woman of 65 or older interested in Buddhism and meditation, you arewelcome to attend a friendly regular group at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Monthly Men’s Event
A monthly opportunity for inspiration, friendship and challenge. A chance to hear from experienced Buddhist men, in a positive atmosphere.
10am - 12pm.
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Birth Anniversary Celebration
Join us for the first of 108 annual pujas and a chance to be part of a ritual that will conclude long after your (current) lifetime! There will be a guestbook, cake and symposium of short personal talks.
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
Young People’s Class: Summer gathering
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
Monthly Class for Women+ | Guest Prajnadevi
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
Having a Teacher: Joys & Difficulties
Looking up to those with more experience opens our heart to gratitude and respect but we also need to cultivate mature and balanced relationships with our ‘teachers’. This event includes space to consider controversies and mistakes in Triratna’s early history.
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Film Night: Great Ocean - Abiding
A special screening of the final part of Suryaprabha's film series exploring the ‘the strange and wonderful life of Sangharakshita’ through the story of his life and the accounts of his friends.
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
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 at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Dharma Day Festival | Led by Ratnaprabha & Karunagita
On Dharma Day we celebrate the teaching of the Buddha. Marking key events in the Buddhist calendar - Festival days a great opportunity for everyone to come together to celebrate, reflect, practice & connect.
11.30am - 5.30pm (Gathering for Mitras & Order Members at 10.15am start)
Monthly Class for Women+
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
Saturday Keynote Talk: The Buddha of Ultimate Reality by Akashamitra
From February to July we will be discussing the Five Buddha Mandala, join for the day and hear more about them.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
Young People’s Class: Refining Concentration
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
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 at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Monthly Class for Women+
An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.
2 - 5pm
Saturday Keynote Talk: The Buddha of Fearlessness by Kusala
From February to July we will be discussing the Five Buddha Mandala, join for the day and hear more about them.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Managing Conflict Creatively with Non-Violent Communication | Day Workshop
A practically focused workshop on enhancing our communication skills—whether at work, in relationships, or in daily life.
“What is a Mitra?” morning | Led by Anandavajra & Darsavini
If you’ve been coming to the NLBC for a while and think you might like to deepen your involvement, come along to this morning to explore the three declarations that are marked when becoming a Mitra.
With our Mitra Convenors, Anandavajra & Darsavini.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Steps to Enlightenment | Led by Vajramitra and Kshantisara
6-week course
Buddhism is essentially a path leading from wherever we are to Enlightenment, and in this six-week course we look at the best way to follow that path.
7 - 9.30pm
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
Monthly Men’s Event | Altruism and Individuality
A monthly opportunity for inspiration, friendship and challenge. A chance to hear from experienced Buddhist men, in a positive atmosphere.
10am - 12pm.
Death Conversation Café | Facilitated by Padmamati & Ita
Death Conversation Café provides an intimate, safe space to talk about any matters to do with death and dying in a supportive, non-sectarian setting.
2 - 4pm
Study Seminar: The Tantric Precepts | Led by Ratnaprabha
Tackling London with kindness and energy. An afternoon for Mitras and those who have been coming regularly to NLBC for 6+ months.
1 .30 - 5pm
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 at the Centre.
2.30 - 4.30pm
Mantra Chanting | with Satyaghosha
Chanting mantras with others is a powerful way to deepen our experience. Over the course of the hour we'll have the chance to chant several different mantras, with short periods of meditation in between.
1 - 2pm
Young People’s Class: Harnessing Energy
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