London Buddhist Centre

London Buddhist Centre

Talks on Buddhism and meditation. Live recordings from the London Buddhist Centre exploring the Buddha’s teaching (Dharma) in a way that is relevant to contemporary life.

Episodes

August 17, 2025 53 mins

Kusalasara talking about the faults of samsara from the Four Mind-Turning Reflections.

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Sthiramanas talking about the law of karma from the Four Mind-Turning Reflections.

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August 13, 2025 41 mins

Sanghadharin talking about impermanence and death from the Four Mind Turning Reflections.

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July 30, 2025 54 mins
Vajratara giving the keynote talk at the LBC's Dharma Day festival. 
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July 16, 2025 58 mins
Akashamitra giving the final talk in our series on Dhardo Rimpoche's motto: Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love. 
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June 20, 2025 73 mins
Suryagupta gives the second talk in a series on Dhardo Rimpoche's motto: Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love. 
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June 11, 2025 62 mins
Sanghadharin gives the first talk in a series on Dhardo Rimpoche's motto: Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love. 
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Sthiramanas giving a talk on the LBC's Community Living Day about the vision and principles of living in a residential Buddhist community. 
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May 23, 2025 58 mins
Dhammarati gives the keynote talk from Buddha Day Festival 2025. 
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April 1, 2025 61 mins
Suvajra gives a talk on Dhardo Rimpoche at London Buddhist Centre's Dhardo Rimpoche Day, celebrating the life of Sangharakshita's close friend and teacher. Suvajra is a very experienced Order member and author of The Wheel and the Diamond, a biography of Dhardo Rimpoche. 
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March 5, 2025 56 mins
In this episode, Sanghadharin explores the theme of letting go through the powerful story of Marpa, the great Tibetan teacher and translator. Marpa’s journey—marked by struggle, loss, and transformation—reveals deep truths about the path of practice and the nature of awakening.

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A talk by Suryagupta on The Seat of Enlightenment, where she shares the significance of visiting sacred spaces, and her recent and profound experience of sitting under the Bodhi Tree in Bodhgaya.

This is followed by a Panel Discussion with Vandanajyoti, Samantavajra and Saddhaketu where they discuss about a key obstacle in their spiritual journey, and the process and conditions that led them to a significant breakthr...
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Kusalasara giving her second talk during the meditation challenge on the threefold path of ethics, meditation and wisdom. 
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Kusalasara giving a talk during the meditation challenge on the threefold path of ethics, meditation and wisdom. 
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As part of The Meditation Challenge 2025, Maitreyabandhu is giving three Meditation Masterclasses, looking at the verses 'This very day, I go for my refuge to the powerful protectors, whose purpose is to guard the universe.' 
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As part of The Meditation Challenge 2025, Maitreyabandhu is giving three Meditation Masterclasses, looking at the verses 'This very day, I go for my refuge to the powerful protectors, whose purpose is to guard the universe.' 
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As part of The Meditation Challenge 2025, Maitreyabandhu is giving three Meditation Masterclasses, looking at the verses 'This very day, I go for my refuge to the powerful protectors, whose purpose is to guard the universe.' 
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Vajratara talking on the inseparability of transcendental wisdom and compassion for all beings. This talk was given on Dharma Day festival at the LBC in 2023. 

Vajratara was ordained in 2004, and became a private preceptor in 2016. She is currently a member of the women's ordination team at Tiratanaloka, where she's been for over 10 years. 

You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistc...
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Every Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more.

On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now. Hear responses from experienced Buddhist practitioners.

You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
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Every Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more.

On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now. Hear responses from experienced Buddhist practitioners.

You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
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