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London Buddhist Centre

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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.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 47 minNew

The Vajra Bond - Part 1

Part 1 of Suryagupta's two-part series on the Myth of the Return Journey.

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30 Sep 2026 · 47 min
The Path to Enlightenment | Paramabandhu
What if the spiritual path isn't a smooth coach ride to a "peace hotel" but a rough track hacked through the jungle, and that's exactly what makes it worth taking? With humour and honesty, Paramabandhu shares his own stubborn mental habits, a bodhisattva who swallows poison, and what an hour-long queue for the Bayeux Tapestry taught him about practice, offering a fresh way to walk the path by looking within, looking up and looking around.
28 Sep 2026 · 59 min
Seeing the Nature of Things | Maitreyabandhu
Please note the audio of this talk cuts off at the end. In "Seeing the Nature of Things," Maitreyabandhu emphasizes that genuine spiritual transformation relies on three foundational prerequisites: Right View , love , and confidence-trust (śraddha) . By cultivating these core qualities across our whole, messy human totality rather than relying on superficial cognitive tinkering, we can systematically erode greed, hatred, and delusion to experience a wholly transformed consciousness.
26 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Why Aren't We Happy? | Jyotismati
In this second talk of the Urban Retreat, Jyotismati explores how human unsatisfactoriness stems from craving —the persistent thirst for more of what we want and less of what we don't.
24 Sep 2026 · 52 min
The Courage to Face Life | Suryagupta
Suryagupta kicks off our Urban Retreat with a talk called The Courage to Face Life - talking about the inevitability of suffering as an aspect of human life.
7 Aug 2026 · 49 min
Imagining the Buddha | Vandanajyoti
Vandanajyoti explores how engaging the imagination allows us to move beyond physical statues to connect with the mysterious, unfolding nature of an enlightened mind . By grounding ourselves in self-awareness and compassion , we find that the journey to "see the Buddha" is ultimately a path toward connecting with our true selves and realizing our fullest potential.
4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr
Responding to Beauty | Akshayapradipa
Akshayapradipa explores how the appreciation of beauty and art acts as a transformative spiritual power, bridging the gap between our daily experience and the goal of egolessness . By embracing the "Greater Mandala of Uselessness," we can move beyond a merely utilitarian life to find liberation through creative play and a deeper connection to the ultimate mystery of existence.
31 Jul 2026 · 51 min
Imagination and Empathy | Sanghadharin
Sanghadharin explores empathy as a trainable, imaginative faculty — distinct from pity — that grows through self-awareness, ethical practice and meditation. He looks at how empathy underpins spiritual friendship and the Brahma Viharas, and extends beyond people to the natural world.
28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Imagination in the Dharma Life | Sthiramanas
Sthiramanas explores the vital role of imagination in spiritual practice, defining it as the transformative faculty that bridges the gap between conceptual reason and the transcendental goal of enlightenment. By moving beyond the mechanical thinking of modern culture and embracing "useless" beauty, we are invited to cultivate an expansive and unified consciousness.
18 Jul 2026 · 45 min
A Blueprint for a New World | Prajnamanas
Prajnamanas explores the vision of a "garden planted in the wilderness," offering a spiritual blueprint to transform society through collective practice and fellowship. This talk details practical steps for building this new world, from intentional community living and collaborative work to the life-changing impact of regular retreats.
15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 9 min
The Nucleus of a New Society | Sthiramanas
Sthiramanas explores the symbolic "Shepherd’s Round Dance," presenting a vision for a "nucleus of a new society" built on shared spiritual values rather than the reactive habits of traditional social groups. This talk outlines a transformative blueprint for the world, showing how individual commitment and collective fellowship can change the foundations of society from the ground up.
11 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
A Vision of Human Existence | Suryagupta
Suryagupta explores "a vision of human existence" as a matter of direct perception rather than abstract philosophy, revealing how we can shift from a reactive cycle of habit to a creative spiral of growth. Drawing on a transformative near-death experience, she shows how embracing impermanence allows us to make conscious choices that unlock our limitless potential for clarity and connection.
4 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 50 min
The Focus of Faith | Jnanavaca
Jnanavaca explores the Buddhist concept of Shraddha , defining faith as the resonance of " what is ultimate in us " with " what is ultimate in the universe ". By examining the grounds of intuition, reason, and experience , this talk invites us to move beyond a "hollow" culture of consumption and align our lives with a deeper process of devotion and collective transformation.
2 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
An Upward Momentum | Sthiramanas
Sthiramanas explores the model of the five Niyamas , illustrating how we can move beyond biological conditioning to consciously align ourselves with a natural "upward momentum" toward spiritual growth. By balancing personal effort in ethics and meditation with a receptive openness to the Dharma, we are invited to transcend the limitations of a fixed self and discover a more expansive, liberated consciousness.
19 May 2026 · 54 min
The Niyamas | Sanghadharin
Sanghadharin explores the five Niyamas , a comprehensive teaching that maps the regularities of the universe from physical laws and biological instincts to the voluntary practice of ethics and transcendental enlightenment. By understanding the transition from instinctual drives to self-reflective choice, listeners are invited to align themselves with these natural processes to build a healthy foundation for spiritual growth and the eventual spontaneous unfoldment of wisdom.
16 May 2026 · 51 min
Wise Attention | Kusalasara
In this episode, Kusalasara introduces the series " Revering and Relying on the Dharma ," focusing on the practice of wise attention as a tool to perceive reality without the distortions of craving or bias. By exploring the parable of the blind men and the elephant , the talk illustrates how attachment to partial perspectives creates a "thicket of views" that can lead to conflict and a sense of isolation. We are invited to move beyond fixed certainties and conditioning to discover a more spacious, interconnected way of seeing.
12 May 2026 · 56 min
Levels of Going for Refuge | Jnanavaca
Jnanavaca explores the Buddhist concept of " Going for Refuge ," challenging us to move beyond the " default settings " of material pursuit and find true freedom by actively orienting our lives toward transcendental values. Jnanavaca invites us to train our inner awareness to perceive a deeper reality and align ourselves with a cosmic process of growth and awakening.
15 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
The Search for Refuge | Sthiramanas
Sthiramanas talking on
9 Apr 2026 · 56 min
Relying on the Sangha | Kusalasara
Kusalara's leads us in exploring the Sangha , or spiritual community, as a vital refuge and "jewel" within the Buddhist tradition that offers support far beyond worldly treasures. Kusalasara explains how deep communication and the collective endeavor of practicing together allow us to move beyond the ego and inhabit the "realm of the dharma".
4 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Relying on the Dharma | Sthiramanas
In this talk, Sthiramanas explores the central Buddhist act of going for refuge to the Dharma , describing it as a search for a genuine place of safety and stability within a world defined by fragility and suffering,,. He defines the Dharma as both objective reality and a universal cosmic law , demonstrating how aligning our actions with the law of karma can transform our consciousness from painful constriction to a state of expansive openness.
30 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Relying on the Buddha | Sanghadharin
Sanghadharin explores the fundamental human search for safety and security in an inherently insecure world. While we often rely on "limited refuges" —such as careers, relationships, or material possessions—these things are impermanent and cannot provide ultimate satisfaction. Sanghadharin introduces the Buddha as a true and reliable refuge, representing the fully enlightened mind that has plucked out the "thorn" of greed, hatred, and delusion.
24 Feb 2026 · 47 min
Going Forth | Padmavajra
In this talk, Padmavajra explores the profound Buddhist concept of "Going Forth" from home into homelessness , describing it as a vital turning point where one moves away from the "cramped" dust of habit toward a life of genuine individuality and spiritual freedom.
18 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
Community | Interview with Subhuti and Thomas
Subhuti, president of the LBC, in conversation with Thomas about the need for a spiritual community.
14 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Practice | Interview with Subhuti and Sanghadharin
Subhuti, president of the LBC, in conversation with Sanghadharin about why we need a system of practice.
11 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Vision | Interview with Subhuti and Amalashri
Subhuti, president of the LBC, in conversation with Amalashri about the Buddhist vision of life.
31 Jan 2026 · 56 min
The Tale of Red Rock Jewel Valley | Kusalasara
Kusalasara finishing off our series on Milarepa, the famous Tibetan Yogi.
29 Jan 2026 · 56 min
The Yogi's Joy | Sanghadharin
Sanghadharin gives the second talk in our series on Milarepa, the famous Tibetan Yogi.
27 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
The Life of Milarepa | Akashamitra
Akashamitra giving a talk about the life of the Tibetan Yogi, Milarepa.
7 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Transforming Gods and Demons
Suryagupta’s talk explores the story of Padmasambhava, the great tantric master invited to Tibet when Buddhism could not take root through reason and philosophy alone. She describes how Padmasambhava confronted and transformed the unseen forces of Maras, demons, and gods, turning their energies towards the Dharma rather than away from it. The talk urges us to face our own inner and collective forces with courage, love, ritual, and devotion, calling on Padmasambhava’s blessing for personal and societal transformation.
22 Sep 2025 · 48 min
A Path for the Future | Maitreyabandhu
Maitreyabandhu gives the final talk of the Urban Retreat on A Path for the Future.

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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.

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Publisher: London Buddhist Centre
Language: English
Category: Devotional & Spiritual
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 59 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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