Urban Retreat: Be 'on retreat' in the midst of your daily life. ‍

We’ll support you to turn a week of your normal routine into a retreat with early morning meditation (plus breakfast), lunchtime classes and special events.

Open to all levels of experience - for some events we’ll offer two tracks: introductory and going deeper.

This is for you (you don't have to be Buddhist to join)

"I enjoyed a beautiful retreat at the West London Buddhist Centre" - @the_aligned_self | JUNE 2026

What the weekend looks like

Friday 16 October — arrive from 6:30pm You don't need to do anything to prepare. Just show up. Supper is provided. We'll ease into the weekend together — an introduction, a meditation, a ritual. You'll be home by 9pm.

Saturday 17 October — 8am to 9:30pm The heart of the retreat. Morning meditation before the city wakes up. Dharma teaching in the shrine room. A shared lunch you bring something for, because eating together matters. An afternoon walking meditation in nature, then tea, then evening meditation and ritual. You'll sleep better than you have in months.

Sunday 18 October — 8am to 4pm A gentle close. Morning meditation. Teaching. Shared lunch. An hour of reflection and then, the part people remember most, intention setting and closing ritual. You'll leave with something to carry forward.

Spaces are limited.

The tickets are non-refundable.

If you cannot afford even our supported rate then please contact us at info@westlondonbuddhistcentre.com and explain your circumstances. We will find a way for you to come.