Explore approaches to ‘Just Sitting’ meditation and insight inquiry, opening to direct experience and exploring our essential nature.

10am - 5pm

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

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.

10.30am - 12.30pm

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

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.

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

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

A celebratory day, evoking and experiencing Sangha.

Doors open 11.15

Programme 11.30 - 5pm

An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.

2 - 5pm

Join us for a special Sangha Soirée as part of our urban retreat—an evening dedicated to community, culture, and sharing the teachings of the Buddha across the world.

6 - 9.30pm

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.

Develop and practise core skills for more effective interpersonal communication in this engaging and practical workshop.

10am - 5pm

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

Delve into the profound, paradoxical wisdom of the famous Heart Sutra with Ratnaprabha.

No need to book, just drop-in.

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

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

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

Spend a day intensively turning toward meditation, with a focus on developing depth, momentum and continuity in your practice.

10am - 5pm

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

An opportunity to meditate, explore the theme in different ways and connect with other women around the NLBC.

2 - 5pm

Join Darsavini as she explores if the arts are spiritual

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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