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What is a Buddhist Community?

By Singhamanas on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 16:28

What is a Buddhist Community?

By Singhamanas on Tue, 5 Aug, 2014 - 16:28Catch a glimpse of life in ‘Sukhavati’, a men’s residential Buddhist community in the heart of east London that has been going for nearly 40 years.
London Buddhist Centre
London Buddhist Centre

Autumn Magazine & Programme

By Singhamanas on Thu, 31 Jul, 2014 - 17:42
The magazine starts with the poet Michael Symmons Roberts talking about the sacred nature of things and what we are drawn towards. Subhadramati offers one of her own poems which gives a glimpse into her world. Continuing the literature theme, Ollie Brock has reviewed the book The Science Delusion which explores the nature of belief and sciences role in that. On another subject, Satyadasa launches into the relationship between the inner mind and the outer world and explores the area...
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London Buddhist Centre
London Buddhist Centre

A new magazine for the LBC

By Singhamanas on Wed, 30 Jul, 2014 - 17:26
  • LBC Autumn Magazine/Programme Cover

A new magazine for the LBC

By Singhamanas on Wed, 30 Jul, 2014 - 17:26
The magazine starts with the poet Michael Symmons Roberts talking about the sacred nature of things and what we are drawn towards. Subhadramati offers one of her own poems which gives a glimpse into her world. Continuing the literature theme, Ollie Brock has reviewed the book The Science Delusion which explores the nature of belief and sciences role in that. On another subject, Satyadasa launches into the...
Triratna News
Triratna News

Plans revealed for LBC Vajrasana retreat centre

By lokabandhu on Fri, 9 May, 2014 - 05:31

Plans revealed for LBC Vajrasana retreat centre

By lokabandhu on Fri, 9 May, 2014 - 05:31Vajrasana is the London Buddhist Centre’s retreat centre, a handsome farmhouse set in the rolling fields of Suffolk. It’s been there for ten years and more - but now they have big plans for it, with the Centre scheduled to close in the summer for a comprehensive rebuild. Behind the scenes there’s been a series of intensive discussions with the architects and Shraddhasiddhi now writes to say - “We’re delighted to be able to show you this video clip of...
London Buddhist Centre
London Buddhist Centre

Jnanavaca - The Myth of the Return Journey

By Singhamanas on Wed, 30 Apr, 2014 - 16:49

Jnanavaca - The Myth of the Return Journey

By Singhamanas on Wed, 30 Apr, 2014 - 16:49Epic feature length talk from Jnanavaca - chair of the LBC - with a reading of the famous myth from the White Lotus Sutra.
London Buddhist Centre
London Buddhist Centre

What is the LBC?

By Singhamanas on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 11:34

What is the LBC?

By Singhamanas on Fri, 18 Apr, 2014 - 11:34What is the London Buddhist Centre?
We asked this question to a host of friends visiting the centre and this is what they said…
All filmed with mobile phones, on location ;-)
London Buddhist Centre
London Buddhist Centre

What is Lama's Pyjamas? What is Team-based Right-livelihood?

By Singhamanas on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 19:08

What is Lama's Pyjamas? What is Team-based Right-livelihood?

By Singhamanas on Tue, 15 Apr, 2014 - 19:08Come and meet the wonderful team at Lama’s Pyjamas!

Lama’s Pyjamas is a really successful Team-based Right-livelihood in the heart of London’s East End.

Buddhist business: friends working together for a good cause.
Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

New on FBA: Two Talks Reflecting on Our Teachers

By Rijupatha on Fri, 11 Apr, 2014 - 15:15
  • Vandanajyoti
  • Nagabodhi

New on FBA: Two Talks Reflecting on Our Teachers

By Rijupatha on Fri, 11 Apr, 2014 - 15:15Two lovely new talks are now available on Free Buddhist Audio that reflect on the inspiration, friendship, and bond between teacher and student in the spiritual life.

Vandanajyoti speaks about her relationship with Sangharakshita and the deep meaning it has had for her. And Nagabodhi remembers his time with Dhardo Rinpoche in Kalimpong, speaking about what he learned from being in the presence of his teacher’s teacher and friend.

My Relationship with...
Free Buddhist Audio
Free Buddhist Audio

Dharmabyte: Illumined Imagination

By Rijupatha on Wed, 26 Mar, 2014 - 12:38
In our FBA Dharmabyte today, “Illumined Imagination,” Maitreyabandhu shares anecdotes from his experience to draw out spiritual principles coming through ordinary experience. The full talk is about Avalokitesvara and was given on the LBC’s Winter Retreat at Sibford, Oxfordshire in December 2010.

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Community Highlights
Community Highlights

The Hero With A Thousand Faces: A Multimedia Event

By Candradasa on Wed, 26 Feb, 2014 - 17:05

The Hero With A Thousand Faces: A Multimedia Event

By Candradasa on Wed, 26 Feb, 2014 - 17:05The second of our experimental videos today comes from Sam Farquharson, also in the UK. He describes the day event as “Original multi-media theatre to explore the mythic in your life.” This piece written/directed by Sam, in collaboration with writers, film-makers, actors, and musicians associated with the Triratna Buddhist movement, is the creation of a modern day myth set in Bethnal Green, in which the archetypal is exposed in our everyday world.

It will take place at the...

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