Meditation & Modern Buddhism in London

Featured Upcoming Events

Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara

International Spring Festival
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang ~ 24-29 May
Get away from it all this Spring Bank holiday and enjoy a relaxing and refreshing retreat in a tranquil setting in the English Lake District. Receive the empowerment and commentary to the practice of 1000-armed Buddha Avalokiteshvara. Find out more or book a place on the Spring Festival website


Free Talk & Meditation in London
A Modern Buddhism Event, with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong ~ Sunday 19 May
A wonderful opportunity to receive teachings on Modern Buddhism from Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong, a Buddhist nun and internationally renowned meditation teacher. She is much loved for her pure example and practical and inspiring teachings.
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Weekend Courses in London and Other Major Events

Transform Your LifeWeekly drop-in classes
At over 25 London venues
Weekly drop-in classes continue next week with a course entitled Our Potential vs Our Limitations. Each class includes guided meditation and a talk on how all aspects of Buddhism can be applied practically to solve daily problems and help find pure and lasting happines. There's no need to book in advance, just register when you arrive. Everyone welcome. Find out more
Thousand-armed AvalokiteshvaraNKT Spring Festival
24- 29 May, Lake District
with Gen-la Kelsang Kunsang
During the NKT Spring Festival, at the beautiful Manjushri KMC in the English Lake District, Gen-la Kunsang will give teachings and grant the empowerment of Thousand-armed Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of the compassion of all the Buddhas. Suitable for all levels. Find out more
 
     
LotusLearn to Meditate
Heruka Centre, Sat 1 June
A popular half-day meditation course, the perfect introduction to meditation for daily happiness and well-being. Includes guided meditation and practical advice on how to deal with the stresses and challenges in daily life. Everyone welcome. Find out more
Meaningful to Behold

Foundation Programme (FP)

The Power of Concentration
The next section of the book Meaningful to Behold starts Sunday 9 June. A great time to join Foundation Programme; for those wishing to deepen their understanding and experience of Buddhism through in-depth study and practice. Find out more
 
     
Course CardsNew Buy Course Cards Online
Course cards are a convenient and economical way of attending our weekly classes. Simply order online and it will arrive in the post in 2-3 days. Find your local class and buy your course card online
Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong

FREE Talk on Modern Buddhism

Sun 19 May, Central London
A special event with Gen-la Dekyong, the General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU. Modern Buddhism is a special presentation of Buddha's teachings designed especially for the people of the modern world. Find out more.
 
     
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2013 NKT Fall Festival, Portugal

Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

2013 NKT Fall Festival, Portugal
With Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso,
At this auspicious event, the 2013 Fall Festival, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the Founder of the NKT, will give an oral explanation and transmission of his latest book The New Heart of Wisdom and grant the Tantric empowerment of Buddha Prajnaparamita. Find out more.

 
 
 
The first Kadampa Primary School
     

Centre for Modern Buddhism in London

London-based Heruka Buddhist Centre

Heruka Centre is the main Kadampa Buddhist Centre in North London offering weekly meditation classes, weekend courses, in-depth retreats, Buddhist study programmes and chanted prayers.

At the Centre
• 18 May WFJ puja
• 20 May Evening meditation class
• 22 May Daytime meditation class


 
 
Building Project: volunteer builders and craftsmen needed

Volunteers are needed for our exciting building project. If you have skill and experience as a builder, electrician, gas fitter, plumber, carpenter/joiner, plasterer, heating/ventilation engineer, decorator, DIYer, landscape gardener, or labourer, please call us for more information. Help to create a beautiful new meditation room, peace cafe, lounge and ensuite bedrooms in our new building. Find out more.

Heruka Centre building project