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Suella Braverman, The Triratna Buddhist Order and The London Buddhist Centre

By LondonBuddhistCentre on Tue, 23 May, 2023 - 13:24

Suella Braverman, The Triratna Buddhist Order and The London Buddhist Centre

By LondonBuddhistCentre on Tue, 23 May, 2023 - 13:24

A recent Guardian article incorrectly stated that Ms Braverman is a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order and attends the London Buddhist Centre twice a month.

The London Buddhist Centre wishes to clarify that Ms Braverman is neither a member of the Triratna Buddhist Order nor has she attended the Centre in recent times.

The Trustees of the London Buddhist Centre would like to clarify the nature of the relationship between the Home Secretary Ms...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

North London Buddhist Centre manager role

By Ratnaprabha on Tue, 2 Aug, 2022 - 18:00

North London Buddhist Centre manager role

By Ratnaprabha on Tue, 2 Aug, 2022 - 18:00

Can you join us at the North London Buddhist Centre leading our five person right livelihood team? We need an Order Member or a Mitra training for ordination with flexibility, initiative, ideas and enthusiasm to help the Three Jewels to flourish and grow in our lovely centre. The Sangha is friendly and committed, we have a fantastic location in a thriving part of London (Islington), with a committed council guiding the centre.

Salary £20,111 p.a. pro rata (London Living Wage), plus pension and £1800...

London Buddhist Centre

PoetryEast with Dara McAnulty

By Maitreyabandhu on Mon, 25 Jul, 2022 - 17:22

PoetryEast with Dara McAnulty

By Maitreyabandhu on Mon, 25 Jul, 2022 - 17:22

Saturday, 30th July, 7.30pm (in-person, watch this space for details of the YouTube Premiere online, coming soon!)

Dara McAnulty is a Northern Irish naturalist, writer and environmental campaigner. In 2015, when just 15 years old, he became the youngest ever winner of the RSPB Medal and received the Wainwright Prize for UK nature writing in 2020, after the release of his debut book ‘Diary of a Young Naturalist’, which chronicles the turning of his fourteenth year and details his intense connection to the...

College of Public Preceptors

Chairs' Letter – February 2022

By Jnanavaca on Tue, 1 Mar, 2022 - 13:39

Chairs' Letter – February 2022

By Jnanavaca on Tue, 1 Mar, 2022 - 13:39

Dear Order Members and Friends,

As one of her deputies, Ratnadharini asked me to write this month’s letter from the College.

My month began with ‘landing back’ from a three week solitary retreat at the LBC’s retreat centre, Vajrasana. It was the first proper solitary I’d had since the start of the pandemic and it felt like balm. I emerged refreshed and energised in a way that I haven’t felt for a long time. The...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Centre Manager opportunity

By Ratnaprabha on Sat, 29 Jan, 2022 - 19:23

Centre Manager opportunity

By Ratnaprabha on Sat, 29 Jan, 2022 - 19:23

THE POST IS NOW FILLED. Many thanks, Ratnaprabha

Triratna in the Buddhist World

Buddhist tips for mental wellbeing in London

By Munisha on Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 09:51

Buddhist tips for mental wellbeing in London

By Munisha on Thu, 28 Oct, 2021 - 09:51

During the pandemic the UK’s much-loved National Health Service (NHS) has been developing online resources to support mental wellbeing in London, with the help of the major religions present in London.

The project ’Good thinking: digital wellbeing for London’ offers a wide range of free online help including problems with sleep, low mood, stress; also for parents, young people, employers and employees.

In the ‘Faith and belief communities’ section you’ll find ‘Five Ways to Wellbeing and Buddhism’, the ‘Good Thinking’ project’s resources developed...

West London Buddhist Centre

The Spiral Path

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:48

The Spiral Path

By Sophie_WLBCPublicity on Sat, 29 May, 2021 - 11:48

This course runs over six Wednesdays 16 June to 21 July, 7-9pm

The Buddha has presented us with an inspiring path to liberation. The key stages on the journey are characterised by a progressive chain of positive mental states, such as bliss and serenity. Given the right conditions, each stage unfolds naturally from the previous, taking one closer to a realisation of how things really are and ultimately to liberation.

Over the six weeks of this course we will explore this inspiring trajectory through...

Jobs, Volunteering & Communities

Temporary and Permanent Spaces in a Women's Community in London

By akasajoti on Wed, 5 May, 2021 - 14:18

Temporary and Permanent Spaces in a Women's Community in London

By akasajoti on Wed, 5 May, 2021 - 14:18

Hello!

We are Samayakula - located just around the corner from the London Buddhist Centre in Bethnal Green. We are a women’s community of twelve GFR Mitras and Dharmacharinis, aged 28-75 with a broad range of interests including gardening, music, film, period drama, pizza, five rhythms and more. Tulip the cat is also a beloved member of our community - she can often be found dwelling on the nature of impermanence.

We have a couple of short-term vacancies coming up from 13 June to the beginning of October, along with a potential permanent place, and are looking...

London Buddhist Centre

PoetryEast with Charles Eisenstein

By Maitreyabandhu on Sun, 21 Mar, 2021 - 19:36

PoetryEast with Charles Eisenstein

By Maitreyabandhu on Sun, 21 Mar, 2021 - 19:36

April 10th, 7-8pm GMT

Charles Eisenstein is an important speaker and writer focussing on themes of civilization, consciousness, money, and human cultural evolution.

In 2017 he was interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on SuperSoul Sunday. He is the author of many books and essays including Climate – A New Story and his brilliant and beautifully written book, ’The Ascent of Humanity’.

Maitreyabandhu will be in conversation with him about the need for a new human story.

Watch live...

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