<p>I've been to <a href="http://www.lbc.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">London Buddhist Centre</a> and that was very good. It's part of the <a href="https://thebuddhistcentre.com/text/what-triratna-buddhist-community" rel="nofollow">Triratna Buddhist Community</a> and it's explicit aim is to present the Buddha's teaching in a way that is compatible with modern society. It's in a converted fire station so it's a really good space and it was friendly when I went.</p>

<p>I am biased though - I'm involved with Triratna in Leeds so it's my sangha. I think it's still a good recommendation though.</p>

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Crab Bucket
<p>Perhaps not in London but not too far away are two monasteries well worth the trip.
Amaravati (<a href="http://www.amaravati.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.amaravati.org/</a>)
Cittaviveka (<a href="http://www.cittaviveka.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cittaviveka.org/</a>)</p>

<p>There is also London Buddhist Vihara (www.londonbuddhistvihara.org/) closer to home.</p>

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Kaveenga Wijayasekara
<p>Try www.samatha.org with some experienced local groups.</p>

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2015-03-23T14:46:35.133Z
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Rajith
<p>I've been what you might call an armchair Buddhist for many years. I'm at a point where I'd really love to meet other like minded people and get involved with the Buddhist community on a more personal level. </p>

<p>I live in London. Having listened extensively online to Dharma talks from wonderful teachers like Gil Frondsal, I can see there are a great many communities in the United States which spread the Dharma. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of similar communities in the UK, specifically London? </p>

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2015-03-23T12:59:53.783Z
See also [Buddhist Centres in Paris?](http://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/2349/254)
ChrisW
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2015-03-25T09:41:22.827Z
Thanks @ChrisW, some good resources are linked over there.
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Finding a Sangha in London
# Finding a Sangha in London

(Asked by: username_0 on 2015-03-23)

I've been what you might call an armchair Buddhist for many years. I'm at a point where I'd really love to meet other like minded people and get involved with the Buddhist community on a more personal level.

I live in London. Having listened extensively online to Dharma talks from wonderful teachers like Gil Frondsal, I can see there are a great many communities in the United States which spread the Dharma. I was wondering if anyone can point me in the direction of similar communities in the UK, specifically London?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: See also [Buddhist Centres in Paris?](http://buddhism.stackexchange.com/q/2349/254)  
> **username_0**: Thanks @username_1, some good resources are linked over there.  

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## 3 answers

### Answer by username_2 on 2015-03-24. Score: 2

I've been to [London Buddhist Centre](http://www.lbc.org.uk/) and that was very good. It's part of the [Triratna Buddhist Community](https://thebuddhistcentre.com/text/what-triratna-buddhist-community) and it's explicit aim is to present the Buddha's teaching in a way that is compatible with modern society. It's in a converted fire station so it's a really good space and it was friendly when I went.

I am biased though - I'm involved with Triratna in Leeds so it's my sangha. I think it's still a good recommendation though.


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### Answer by username_3 on 2015-03-24. Score: 1

Perhaps not in London but not too far away are two monasteries well worth the trip.
Amaravati (<http://www.amaravati.org/>)
Cittaviveka (<http://www.cittaviveka.org/>)

There is also London Buddhist Vihara (www.londonbuddhistvihara.org/) closer to home.


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### Answer by username_4 on 2015-03-23. Score: 1

Try www.samatha.org with some experienced local groups.


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