Live United | Suryagupta
Suryagupta gives the second talk in a series on Dhardo Rimpoche's motto: Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love.
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min
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.
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Episodes
Cherish the Doctrine | Sanghadharin
Sanghadharin gives the first talk in a series on Dhardo Rimpoche's motto: Cherish the Doctrine, Live United, Radiate Love.
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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.
Jun 09, 2025•41 min
The Nature of Things | Dhammarati
Dhammarati gives the keynote talk from Buddha Day Festival 2025.
May 23, 2025•58 min
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.
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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.
Mar 05, 2025•57 min
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 25, 2025•1 hr 29 min
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 18, 2025•53 min
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 11, 2025•47 min
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 04, 2025•49 min
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.'
Feb 04, 2025•47 min
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.'
Jan 06, 2025•46 min
The Inseperability of Wisdom and Metta | Vajratara
Vajratara talking on the inseparability of transcendental wisdom and compassion for all beings. This talk was given on Dharma Day festival at the LBC in 2023. Vajratara was ordained in 2004, and became a private preceptor in 2016. She is currently a member of the women's ordination team at Tiratanaloka, where she's been for over 10 years. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate...
Dec 17, 2024•33 min
What the World Needs Now: Imagination | Padmavajra
Every Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more. On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now . Hear responses from experienced Buddhist practitioners. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
Nov 22, 2024•50 min
What the World Needs Now: Wisdom | Maitreyabandhu
Every Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more. On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now . Hear responses from experienced Buddhist practitioners. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
Nov 08, 2024•44 min
What the World Needs Now: Meditation | Prajnamanas
Every year in Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more. On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now. Hear from experienced Buddhist practitioners on this theme. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
Oct 25, 2024•49 min
What the World Needs Now: Ethics | Vandanajyoti
Every Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more. On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now . Hear responses from experienced Buddhist practitioners. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
Oct 11, 2024•50 min
What the World Needs Now: Friendship | Suryagupta
Every year in Autumn, the LBC offers The Urban Retreat: a week of free events exploring meditation, Buddhism and more. On the Urban Retreat 2023, we explored the theme: What the World Needs Now. Hear from experienced Buddhist practitioners on this theme. You can make a donation to the LBC here: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/giving/donate
Sep 27, 2024•50 min
Guided Meditation: Becoming Aware of our Body, with Jnanavaca
A 15-minute meditation to connect to your embodied experience. Led by Jnanavaca.
Sep 13, 2024•15 min
The Wondrous House of the Dharma | Padmavajra
Padmavajra explores what it means to come together in a Buddhist centre to practice the Dharma and why we need such places in which to practice together. He touches on the importance of learning the Dharma, inspiration, friendship and the 'bodying forth' of the Buddha's teachings in our lives. If you got value from this talk, please consider donating to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donate
Sep 06, 2024•44 min
The Lineage of Inspiration | Subhadramati
What keeps us inspired? In this episode, we meet the Dharma masters from history and the archetypal figures who make up a lineage of inspiration for us now. Subhadramati explores how the lineage reaches down to us in the form of ordination. Please consider donating to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donate
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Guided Meditation: Mindfulness of Breathing, with Danayutta
Danayutta leads a 30-minute Mindfulness of Breathing - a meditation developing clarity and calm. If you've got value from this episode, please donate to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donat
Aug 23, 2024•30 min
The Bardo of Reality | Jnanavaca
In this stirring three-part series, Jnanavaca explores the ‘The Root Verses of the Six Bardos’ , which exhort us to make the very best of our human situation. Each talk looks at a different Bardo, those moments of potential when something new can arise. The first talk is on: The Bardo of Reality "O now, when the Bardo of the Reality upon me is dawning, Abandoning all awe, fear, and terror of all [phenomena], May I recognise whatever appeareth as being mine own thought-forms, May I know them to ...
Aug 18, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The Bardo of Death | Jnanavaca
In this stirring three-part series, Jnanavaca explores the ‘The Root Verses of the Six Bardos’ , which exhort us to make the very best of our human situation. Each talk reflects on a different Bardo, those moments of potential when something new can arise. The second talk is on: The Bardo of Death "O now, when the Bardo of the Moment of Death upon me is dawning! Abandoning attraction and craving, and weakness for all [worldly things], May I be undistracted in the space of the bright [enlighteni...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min
The Bardo of Life | Jnanavaca
In this stirring three-part series, Jnanavaca explores the ‘The Root Verses of the Six Bardos’ , which exhort us to make the very best of our human situation. Each talk reflects on a different Bardo, those moments of potential when something new can arise. The first talk is on: The Bardo of Life "O now, when the Birthplace Bardo upon me is dawning! Abandoning idleness -- there being no idleness in a devotee's life -- Entering into the Reality undistractedly, listening, reflecting, and meditatin...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Guided Meditation: Meditating on the Heart | Garavavati
A 15-minute meditation to soften and connect to the heart, to ourselves, and to our present experience. Led by Garavavati Donate to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donat
Aug 09, 2024•16 min
Will mindfulness really undo the knot of anxiety and depression? | Subhuti
Donate to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donate
Aug 02, 2024•44 min
How to Live Out Your Potential | Maitreyabandu
Our potential is a mysterious thing. It's who we could be, who we really are, and goes beyond what we can imagine. So what conditions do we need to live up to our potential? Hear from one of LBC's most experienced and inspiring teachers, Maitreyabandu, for an exploration into how Buddhism can help to reveal our truest potential. Donate to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donate
Jul 26, 2024•33 min
Guided Meditation: Five Reflections for Everyone
The Buddha's five reflections for everyone, to help us be in touch with the reality of our lives, and in doing so, cultivate more awareness, meaning, perspective, and kindness Includes reflections on impermanence and karma. Led by Ksantikara. Donate to the London Buddhist Centre: https://www.londonbuddhistcentre.com/donate
Jul 19, 2024•32 min
The Power of Sound | Suryagupta
A three-part series on 'The Language of the Depths' by Suryagupta, the Chair of the London Buddhist Centre. Listen for an exploration of what is beyond the conscious mind, beyond our current awareness, and below the surface of our experience -- accessing our most essential nature. The language of the depths includes the power of stories, symbols and sound. These powers enable us to grow by accessing the depths quickly and connecting to what's most important. In this third episode, hear about the...
Jul 12, 2024•52 min
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