Arts & Culture
Upcoming cultural events hosted at the Centre are listed below.
November 2019
Words and Music: Jane Austen & Colette – Two Daughters of Music
An evening sharing music intimately associated with Jane Austen and Colette - Haydn, Gluck, Storace and Ravel, Debussy and Poulenc
Find out more »December 2019
Death Conversation Cafe
A group directed discussion of death to help us make the most of life. All welcome. By donation.
Find out more »Stephen Coates/Padmamati
Film Club: Waking Ned
WLBC’s Film Club shows great films that have a connection (direct or oblique) to Buddhist teachings, selected and introduced by people from the WLBC sangha (community) and often accompanied by food, drink or music related to the film. Join us to enjoy and discuss the film, and to hang out.
Find out more »Film Club team
January 2020
Film Club
WLBC’s Film Club shows great films that have a connection (direct or oblique) to Buddhist teachings, selected and introduced by people from the WLBC sangha (community) and often accompanied by food, drink or music related to the film. Join us to enjoy and discuss the film, and to hang out.
Find out more »EBENOS ENSEMBLE
Discover the classical music stars of tomorrow!
This is a special opportunity to hear a recital given by the next generation of leading classical musicians at the start of their careers. The newly formed Ebenos Ensemble features 6 highly talented young musicians who are still at music college but are already performing widely (and broadcasting on Radio 3) as soloists and chamber musicians and in professional orchestras. They will come together in different musical combinations to perform an exciting programme including works by Britten, Prokofiev, Beethoven, Piazzolla and Clara Schumann.
February 2020
Film Club – Goodbye Lenin
WLBC’s Film Club shows great films that have a connection (direct or oblique) to Buddhist teachings, selected and introduced by people from the WLBC sangha (community) and often accompanied by food, drink or music related to the film. Join us to enjoy and discuss the film, and to hang out.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELLED Film Club: MAYBE IT’S BECAUSE WE’RE ALL LONDONERS
This month Jonathan Cohen will be presenting an evening of film and music celebrating London. The evening will include a special double bill of Patrick Keiller's 'LONDON' and John Betjeman's 'METRO-LAND' with Intermission Live Music, Song and Refreshments at Waterloo Sunset!
Find out more »Jonathan Cohen
April 2020
Bassoon and Piano Recital by Ursula Leveaux and Simon Marlow
Latest in WLBC's series of classical concerts by leading professional musicians. Keep an eye on the website for the full programme.
Find out more »Wolf at the Door: Creative Writing Weekend
A creative writing workshop inspired by Buddhist principles and practice.
Find out more »Vishvantara and Dharmavadana
Open Day
Free 'taster' sessions of meditation, Buddhism, mindfulness, yoga and more, running on the hour every hour throughout the day in both shrine rooms and the yoga studio. All welcome.
Find out more »Film Club
WLBC’s Film Club shows great films that have a connection (direct or oblique) to Buddhist teachings, selected and introduced by people from the WLBC sangha (community) and often accompanied by food, drink or music related to the film. Join us to enjoy and discuss the film, and to hang out.
Find out more »
May 2020
June 2020
Drawing and the Art of Mindfulness
This online workshop offers an opportunity to explore the beauty and simplicity of the ancient practice of mindfulness in the context of drawing. Experience how the two disciplines complement each other leading to greater clarity of perception, wonder and appreciation of the world around us.
Find out more »Amitajyoti
