user4892: 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? 

user4895: Try www.samatha.org with some experienced local groups.

user4742: 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.

user157: I've been to London Buddhist Centre and that was very good. It's part of the 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.

4892: <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>
 4895: <p>Try www.samatha.org with some experienced local groups.</p>
 4742: <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>
 157: <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>
