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An anniversary and a fundraiser

Mon, 6 Mar, 2023 - 16:24
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An anniversary and a fundraiser

Mon, 6 Mar, 2023 - 16:24

In 2003, the North London Buddhist Centre opened in its current location on Holloway Road in London.  Since then, we have developed a wonderful practice community here with lots of people benefitting from a space to develop life-changing skills through Buddhist teachings. We recently estimated that there are 11,000 individual visits in a year to our building for meditation, Buddhism and yoga.

This year, we are celebrating 20 years here and our aim for our anniversary is to...
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Alana Terry

Join the team at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 - 17:00
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  • Amitabha rupa in main shrine room

Join the team at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 24 Dec, 2021 - 17:00

Are you dynamic? Versatile? A team player? Wanting to work in Team Based Right Livelihood?

The North London Buddhist Centre is looking for two Triratna Order Members or Mitras to join our small, friendly and dedicated Centre Team, helping the Three Jewels to flourish and grow in North London.

This an excellent opportunity to integrate your work with your practice in a supportive context. We are looking for people who are keen to work for the movement, who value being part of a team...
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Alana Terry

Centre Team opportunity at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 14 May, 2021 - 10:11

Centre Team opportunity at the North London Buddhist Centre

From Jobs, Volunteering & Communities on Fri, 14 May, 2021 - 10:11

Are you a dynamic and versatile team player interested in working in a Team Based Right Livelihood?

The North London Buddhist Centre is looking for a Triratna Order Member or Mitra to join our Centre Team.

This is an opportunity to be involved in helping the Three Jewels to flourish and grow in North London as part of our small, friendly and dedicated team.

We are looking for someone with flexibility, initiative, strong organisational skills and good attention to detail. As we are a...
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Ratnaprabha

The Bodhisattva Response. Online Weekend Retreat with Visuddhimati & Lalitaraja -

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:52
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The Bodhisattva Response. Online Weekend Retreat with Visuddhimati & Lalitaraja -

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:52

On this online retreat we’ll explore how to foster the Bodhisattva spirit within our own hearts as we respond to life’s ups and downs, inspired by the Bodhisattva Kshitigarbha. Seeking to keep the heart open to both joy and sorrow, we’ll be marking the anniversary of Sangharakshita’s death and celebrating Samhain, the ancient Celtic festival which marks the beginning of winter.

Suitable for regulars and people who have some experience of meditation and Buddhism. Not recommended for newcomers. See below to book.

The retreat will...
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How to deepen positive emotion: online meditation workshop with Nandaraja

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:44
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How to deepen positive emotion: online meditation workshop with Nandaraja

Tue, 20 Oct, 2020 - 11:44

This Sunday, October 25, 2:00 PM  5:00 PM

As part of our North London Buddhist Centre autumn theme of ‘Solidarity with Self and World’ do join Nandaraja for this Guest Workshop on meditation. You will be introduced to a set of 4 core meditations that inspire and nourish specifically through helping us to nurture our positivity, helping it to flourish and grow. These are the Brahma Viharas or Divine Abodes. Nandaraja is passionate about meditation and has been practising for many...
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Monthly NLBC Women's Class, in the park

Fri, 7 Aug, 2020 - 09:46

Monthly NLBC Women's Class, in the park

Fri, 7 Aug, 2020 - 09:46

Saturday 8 August 14:00 - 15:30

Coming together in ‘real’ life for the first time in months! A socially distant gathering in Highbury Fields, close to the NLBC, near the end of Fieldway Crescent. Brief led movement or activities and time to connect with each other. Please bring your own drink, clothing for British summer weather, and something to sit on.
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Become One Person, Become No Person

Fri, 7 Aug, 2020 - 09:43

Become One Person, Become No Person

Fri, 7 Aug, 2020 - 09:43

North London Buddhist Centre Budcast talk, 11:30, Saturday 8 August.

Nandaraja (pictured) will explain how Perfect Samadhi (meditation, or better, unification of mind) completes the Buddha’s 8-fold Path.

He writes: “Samadhi is a higher state of consciousness that is not fettered by concepts, ideas or language. All the previous seven limbs of the Eightfold Path come together, and Perfect Samadhi is both supported by and supports them, integrating them into a holistic system of interconnectedness that dissolves clinging and yields a renunciation of the...
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Ratnaprabha

Lammas festival at NLBC Sangha Night

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 19:31

Lammas festival at NLBC Sangha Night

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 19:31

19:00, 3 August 

Marking the mid-point between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox, Lammas is a time for gathering in and giving thanks for abundance. The word ‘Lammas’ is derived from ‘loaf mass’, and indicates how central and honoured is the first loaf from the first harvested grain.

Our puja, led by Lalitaraja, will celebrate the mythic Buddha Ratnasambhava, who is associated with generosity and abundance.  If you wish, bring props for our ritual: a broom, mint, green and/or gold ribbon, fresh baked bread.
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Full Moon Puja to Amitabha

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 19:26

Full Moon Puja to Amitabha

Thu, 23 Jul, 2020 - 19:26

Friday 31 July, 19:30-21:30,
Anandavajra is leading a Sevenfold Puja dedicated to the red Buddha of the West and of compassion. Puja: Buddhist devotional verses and mantras, all are welcome to participate or just watch. Meditation too. Zoom link here.
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The Buddha’s begging bowl with Dhammamegha

Thu, 9 Jul, 2020 - 15:24

The Buddha’s begging bowl with Dhammamegha

Thu, 9 Jul, 2020 - 15:24

Women’s class with the North London Centre

This Saturday, 11 July, 14:00-15:30
The Buddha’s begging bowl. 
Join Zoom Meeting here.
A talk by Dhammamegha on the theme of ‘holding to nothing whatever’, with meditation, discussion and ritual. All women are welcome.
Suggested donation £10. Donate via PayPal here.