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
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Jun 9, 2025 • 41min
The Vision of Community Living | Sthiramanas
Sthiramanas giving a talk on the LBC's Community Living Day about the vision and principles of living in a residential Buddhist community.
May 23, 2025 • 58min
The Nature of Things | Dhammarati
Dhammarati gives the keynote talk from Buddha Day Festival 2025.
Apr 1, 2025 • 1h 1min
Dhardo Rimpoche | Suvajra
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.
Mar 5, 2025 • 57min
Learning to Let Go | Sanghadharin
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.
Feb 25, 2025 • 1h 29min
The Seat of Enlightenment - Suryagupta and Friends
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 breakthrough.
Feb 18, 2025 • 53min
A Path of Total Transformation - Part 2 | Kusalasara
Kusalasara giving her second talk during the meditation challenge on the threefold path of ethics, meditation and wisdom.
Feb 11, 2025 • 47min
A Path of Total Transformation - Part 1 | Kusalasara
Kusalasara giving a talk during the meditation challenge on the threefold path of ethics, meditation and wisdom.
Feb 4, 2025 • 49min
Meditation Masterclass with Maitreyabandhu - Week 3
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.'
Feb 4, 2025 • 47min
Meditation Masterclass with Maitreyabandhu - Week 2
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.'
Jan 6, 2025 • 46min
Meditation Masterclass with Maitreyabandhu - Week 1
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.'
