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We welcome you all to our in-person practice! Please feel free to pop into our London Buddhist centre.

Do you live in a remote land? Try our online programmes. Most of our events are conducted in a hybrid style; on-site and on Zoom. Please feel free to contact us from the form on each practice page below with the event name you would like to attend. You will get its Zoom link.

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Introduction to Buddhism and RKUK

Every 2nd & 4th Sunday (5:00 – 5:45 pm) — or any time on request

An open and friendly session introducing the basic principles of Buddhism and how they are practised within RKUK – a Buddhist community based in London, practised across the UK and connected with a global movement. No prior knowledge needed. Feel free to attend and ask us anything. Please book in advance.

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Ullambana ceremony (Big gathering)

Sat. 12 July (12:00-4:00 pm)

The Ullambana Ceremony is a traditional Buddhist observance to honour and remember ancestors and deceased loved ones. Inspired by the Buddha’s disciple Maudgalyayana, we gather to recite the sutra in gratitude and dedicate our prayers.

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Basic Buddhism study course

Next — Every Saturday from 5 July 2025 (10:00 - 12:00 pm) for 10 sessions

A welcoming ten-week study course for anyone wishing to learn the basic principles of Buddhism and practise them in daily life. Each session covers core teachings like the Four Noble Truths and the Twelve Causes and Conditions, helping you build a strong foundation and deepen your understanding of the Lotus Sutra.

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The Threefold Lotus Sutra introductory study course

Coming soon

Weekly introductory study course on the Threefold Lotus Sutra in the evening. We learn its essence and how it is delivered from the beginning to the end of this Buddhist classic, confirming the key points of each chapter. You will find what profound messages are contained and how lively we can embody them in our daily lives.

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O-daimoku chanting practice at lunchtime

Everyday (1:00 - 1:15 pm) except for centre closures

Chanting meditation for prayer and empowerment. We chant ‘Namu Myoho Renge-kyo’ keeping an empty mind or praying for world peace or the happiness of people close to us. This practice will make us empowered and purify both our mind and body.

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Sunday service

Every Sunday (10:00 - 11:30 am)

Sunday Service is an occasion where we can be grateful for the events of the last week and make vows to diligently practise in the upcoming days as the new week begins. The service also includes sutra recitation, reading Dharma passages, and Hoza (Dharma circle).

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Scotland meeting

Usually every 2nd Saturday (2:00 - 4:00 pm)

Monthly weekend meeting in Stirling, Scotland. It usually includes sutra recitation, Dharma study and Hoza (Dharma circle), followed by social gathering.

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Transatlantic Hoza

Every 3rd Thursday (5:00 - 6:00 pm)

Enhance our learning and understanding of the Dharma with the broader online communities. Now, this session offers lectures on basic and Mahayana Buddhis, meditation, Hoza (a Dharma circle) and Dharma journey talks appropriately.

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First-day devotions of the month (Uposatha Day)

Every 1st day of the month (7:30 - 9:00 pm)

First-day devotions of the month is a ceremony held on 1st day of the month, an occasion of renewing our vows and pledging further practice at the very beginning of the month. One of RK’s monthly memorial days, which includes sutra recitation, reading President's monthly message, and Hoza (Dharma circle).

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Monthly Schedule

1st day of every month

First-day devotions of the month (Uposatha Day)

4th day of every month

Monthly memorial recitation service for Founder Niwano

10th day of every month

Monthly memorial recitation service for Cofounder Naganuma

15th day of every month

Monthly memorial day of Shakyamuni Buddha (Uposatha Day)

Every Sunday

Sunday service

Every 2nd Saturday

Scotland meeting

Every 3rd Thursday

Transatlantic Hoza

Wednesdays and 6th, 16th and 26th days of every month

Centre closure

Expected Annual Schedule

1 January

First prayer in the New Year

20 January – 3 February

Mid-winter sutra recitation

15 February

Commemoration of Shakyamuni Buddha entering Nirvana

5 March

Anniversary of the founding of Rissho Kosei-kai

Weekend in late March

Ceremony marking the spring equinox

Weekend around 8 April

Anniversary of the birth of Shakyamuni (Big gathering)

Weekend around 15 July

Ullambana ceremony (Big gathering)

15 August (VJ Day)

Memorial for all victims of war and prayers for peace

10 September

Annual memorial day of Cofounder Naganuma

Weekend in late September

Ceremony marking the autumn equinox

4 October

Annual memorial day of Founder Niwano

13 October

Annual memorial day of Great Bodhisattva Nichiren

Around 11 November (Remembrance Sunday)

Memorial for all victims of war and prayers for peace

15 November

Anniversary of the birth of Founder Niwano

Weekend in late November or early December

Anniversary of RKUK (Big gathering)

8 December

Anniversary of Shakyamuni’s attainment of buddhahood