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Find out all the latest news from the Centre, and read articles written by our teachers.
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Wilde Wisdom
Lucy Shaw’s stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ is showing at the Jermyn Street Theatre until 6 July. Here Lucy (a WLBC mitra) writes about her interpretation of the piece in Buddhist-inspired terms as a ‘cosmic myth’ about the consequences of splitting off parts of ourselves in pursuit of perfection.
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Dreaming the Sangha
I’ve been looking back over my life recently, reflecting on my spiritual journey so far and how much I have changed over the years. Some of this reflection was triggered…
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Confessions of a Buddhist barman
Ahead of the Sangha Soiree coming up on Saturday 11 May, Vilasamani talks about what these gatherings are and why he runs them – and why this one will be a little different…
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Bringing the harpsichord back to life
Violet Gordon Woodhouse. Coming to London in the 1970’s, intending to spend a few years studying the harpsichord, I never imagined that the woman bearing this name would lead me…
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Cooking with love
Dear WLBC Sangha, It’s often said that it takes a village to raise a child, and as a mother I am deeply grateful for the village that supports my little…
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WLBC Mindfulness Courses ‘Best in London’
Best mindfulness courses in London to boost your happiness and wellbeing We are delighted to see that our Breathworks: Mindfulness for Stress courses have topped the list of “Best Mindfulness…
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Grist to the mill
For the past two Sangha Nights we’ve been fortunate to have Vajradaka teaching us mindfulness meditation. He comes with a wide range and depth of experience of teaching the Dharma…
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Saltwater Dharma
Ahead of the upcoming retreat: The Taste of Freedom from March 22 – 24 at Othona which is on the coast of Essex, Sophie reflects on the connection between Dharma…
