Latest Posts
Find out all the latest news from the Centre, and read articles written by our teachers.
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New departures in impermanence
Bodhilila shares her appreciation of Ratnaprabha as he approaches his last Sangha Night at WLBC on 2 October, and reflects on all the new meetings and partings happening this year…
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Pioneering spirit
Hanka Dilley, WLBC’s Centre Manager, shares some personal reflections, prompted by the approach of autumn, on the journey that led her to working at the Centre. Dear sangha Walking through…
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What’s in a name?
Bodhilila writes about this week’s special Sangha Night to welcome back Vilasini from her recent ordination retreat, explaining the meaning of Vilasini’s new name and reflecting on her own experience of…
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Bodhilila writes…
Dear sangha During the current heatwave I am really appreciating how cool it is in the Centre and particularly the fact that both our shrine rooms have air-conditioning, especially with…
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Not just about silence…
Ever wondered why there’s a grand piano in the WLBC reception area? Bodhilila (Centre Chair) shares what it means to her personally, and how it embodies a particular vision for…
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Bodhilila writes…
Bodhilila (WLBC’s Chair) reflects on the value of going on retreat, based on her recent experience, and hints at what this year’s WLBC ‘Going Deeper’ retreat, coming up on 25-29 June, might…
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May Day holiday weekend: WLBC hosts Triratna mitra and Order member retreat
Our next retreat, ‘This being, that becomes’, coming up on 4-7 May, is for Order members and mitras of the Triratna Buddhist Community. What does that mean? Creating community is…
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Mindfulness courses at WLBC
Mindfulness is at the foundation of all Buddhist practice, and an essential part of the Buddha’s original teaching. But you don’t have to be a Buddhist to learn it or…