London Buddhist Centre

Tel: 44(0)845 458 4716
Fax: +44 (0)208 980 1960
info@lbc.org.uk
www.lbc.org.uk

Buddhist - Friends of the Western Buddhist Order

The Friends of the Western Buddhist Order (FWBO) strive to put Buddhism's essential teachings into practice in the West through identifying core Buddhist principles and values and making them relevant to men and women living in today’s modern world. The London Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a thriving spiritual community in the East End of London. Buddhist practices and classes are offered as well as retreats for people at all levels of experience and at all ages. Evenings and lunchtime meditation classes are available. There is no residential community in London as such so people can only visit by attending one of the organised retreats. You may, of course, call into the Centre for a brief visit. On the retreat side of things there are a wide variety of retreats and special spiritual events on the programme.

Regular retreats are held at Vajrasana, the retreat centre in Suffolk all year around. If you are interested in Buddhism, this is a great place to get started.

Retreat Programme Schedule for 2008
Weekend Retreats

Feb 15- 17

Apr 11- 13

Jun 13- 15

Aug 8- 10
Sep 26- 28
Nov 14- 16

Longer Retreats
Spring retreat : Mar 21- 28
Summer Retreat: 15- 25
Winter Retreat: Dec 22- 1 Jan

 

Open: All year Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM. Receives: Everyone. What is not available in London is available elsewhere on the various types of retreats- discuss accommodation with the Centre when you decide what interests you on the programme. Singles, doubles, dormitories and camping available depending on the retreat.
Facilities: Disabled and garden. Other facilities available at Vajrasana.
Spiritual Help: Personal talks, group sharing, spiritual direction, personal retreat direction, meditation, directed study.
Guests Admitted to: Everywhere.
Meals: Everyone eats together. Whole food, Vegetarian. Special diets.
Programme of events: Brochure available and information on FWBO.
Situation: In a city but very quiet. Other places outside London are also quiet and peaceful locations.
Maximum Stay: By arrangement.
Bookings: Letter/tel/fax – 10AM-5PM, and email.
Charges: Charges vary- but Introductory Meditation Weekend Retreat is about £115 and £80 Concession rate. Longer retreats run at different rates but there are also concessionary rates for these too.
Access: London Underground Bethnal Green and then a walk. Buses: Nos. 253 and 8.