Welcome to the Buddhist Centre Croydon

Latest News

  1. Celebrate a new Chairman, new President and a new direction in the Centre's life at a mandala evening on Monday 15 February at 7.00pm

  2. If you are already involved in the Centre and would like to discuss its future development, come along to the Sangha Forum on Saturday 30 January at 5.00pm.

    This is followed by a full moon puja at 7.00pm.

  3. Energise your meditation practice under the expert guidance of Vajradaka, Sunday 24 January 10.30am - 5.00pm

  4. A sangha-wide course suitable for beginners through to Order members starts on Tuesday 19 January at 7 - Life with Full Attention

  5. Everyone is invited to New Year's Eve with a purificatory theme at the Centre, 8.30 to midnight.

  6. Monday 21 December at 7 sees a solstice event for dharmacarinis and women who've asked for ordination on the tantric theme of the black rite of destruction.

  7. Saturday 19 December - all are welcome at a winter solstice celebration at 7 at Aryatara men's community in Purley.

  8. 5-6 December sees another stimulating and engaging Wolf at the Door weekend, 'Making friends with the imagination'. For more info click here.

  9. There are just a few places left for Vijayasri's women's study day, 'Study, practise, realize' on Sunday 29 November. Book now to avoid disappointment! For more info click here.

  10. Everyone is welcome to our mandala evening on Monday 16 November with guest speaker Maitreyabandhu.

  11. Bookings are being taken now for the next course, The Way of Compassion, starting on Tuesday 3rd November and for Earth & Sky, Paramananda's meditation day on Sunday 8 November.

    Sangha Day is being celebrated on Sunday 1 November - everyone welcome.

  12. Sunday 4 October 10.45-4: Spirit of Devotion

    Another chance to unleash your inner voice in a day of soulful singing, culminating in mantra chanting and meditation. For more info click here

  13. Sunday 27 September 11-5: Padmasambhava Day

    Tap into Padmasambhava's magical energies in this revival of an annual festival.

    Everyone welcome, no need to book. For more info click here

  14. Sunday 4 October 10.45-4: Spirit of Devotion

    Another chance to unleash your inner voice in a day of soulful singing, culminating in mantra chanting and meditation. For more info click here

  15. Autumn programme now available, including in September 'The Way of Wisdom' course plus day events on non-violent communication and Padmasambhava. For more information and bookings, click on Courses and Events.

  16. On-line booking is now available for courses and events. Simply view the listings pages, select your activity then click on the 'Buy Now' button. Check the details then make your payment... its as simple as that.

  17. The new look Buddhist Centre Croydon website now features, amongst other things, the option to subscribe and unsubscribe from our mailing list, to receive immediate updates via our blog, view event listings until the end of the year as well as much more.

    We would welcome your feedback and any suggestions that you think may improve our new site.

    With Metta, the centre team

Croydon Buddhist Centre is at the heart of a friendly community of Buddhists living throughout south London and surrounding areas, and welcomes newcomers to try out its many activities. It is part of the Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, a movement dedicated to making the traditional teachings of Buddhism accessible to people living in the modern world.

  at one of our drop-in classes or on one of our courses

You can learn to meditate

  at our Saturday drop-in class or on one of our courses.

  or book a therapy at Oasis Yoga & Heath.

You can explore Buddhism

You can do yoga, tai chi

You can shop

You can can go on retreat

  in our gift shop which also stocks Buddhist books plus meditation and yoga equipment.

   at Rivendell, our beautiful retreat centre in the Sussex countryside.

   and want to know what’s going on, then see our events and course listings.

If you are already involved

  or get in touch, go to our contact page. 

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