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What we’re about
A warm welcome to Bodhicharya Kent, a Buddhist group based in the Medway town of Rochester, under the inspiration and guidance of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
The group is focused around learning and practising meditation together, as well as reflecting on and discussing the Buddhist teachings. Everyone is welcome, whether you are a Buddhist, a practitioner of another faith, someone with a curiosity about the Buddhist perspective or you are simply looking to learn meditation and begin to integrate its benefits into your daily life. Whatever your motivation, an open and curious mind, with a dash of scepticism, will be most useful.
To find out more about our weekly meditation and reflection evenings please see here.
Bodhicharya Kent is under the umbrella of Bodhicharya UK, a registered charity and part of the Bodhicharya family, a world-wide network of people, centres and organisations taking various forms at 35 locations in 13 countries, all inspired and guided by the Buddhist teachings and Ringu Tulku. Our guiding principles are: Healing – Helping – Harmony.
To find out more, please see our website here Bodhicharya-Kent – Buddhism and Meditation or get in touch via the message option or here Contact – Bodhicharya-Kent, thank you.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Buddhist Study, Reflection and Meditation EveningsQuaker Meeting House , Rochester
# Buddhist Meditation Study and Reflection Evenings
# In Person and Online via Zoom
8.00pm – 9:30pm Tuesdays (in term time, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be kept up to date)
### Topic: The Four Noble Truths.
This term we will be following the book, The Four Noble Truths, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"All Buddhist practice is for the purpose of working to become free of the basic problem of suffering, and it’s all based on the possibility of an inner transformation, the transformation of our perception, our view"
"If we can let go of the state of mind which is always in turmoil, always either running away from something or running after something, we can find fearlessness, liberation and peace"
"The teaching on the four noble truths is the basis of understanding of all Buddhist teachings and practices; it’s the basis of everything"
It’s recommended that you purchase the book from our onsite bookshop here to help you follow along and get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take away what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare, we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our event page for updates, thank you.
### Who is it for?
These meeting are open to all people who are new or who are familiar with Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month we will spend a little more time explaining the Buddhist perspective on life and the meaning of the Refuge Prayer we begin our sessions with, but everyone is welcome at any of our meetings and you can begin anytime. The group is made up of the participants, so active engagement, questions, reflections and discussion are welcome, however, if you prefer to just sit back, listen, reflect and take it in, then that is perfectly okay too.
There are comfortable chairs and meditation cushions available and refreshments are provided.
### Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID: 897 9566 2518
Password: 700887 - Buddhist Study, Reflection and Meditation EveningsQuaker Meeting House , Rochester
# Buddhist Meditation Study and Reflection Evenings
# In Person and Online via Zoom
8.00pm – 9:30pm Tuesdays (in term time, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be kept up to date)
### Topic: The Four Noble Truths.
This term we will be following the book, The Four Noble Truths, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"All Buddhist practice is for the purpose of working to become free of the basic problem of suffering, and it’s all based on the possibility of an inner transformation, the transformation of our perception, our view"
"If we can let go of the state of mind which is always in turmoil, always either running away from something or running after something, we can find fearlessness, liberation and peace"
"The teaching on the four noble truths is the basis of understanding of all Buddhist teachings and practices; it’s the basis of everything"
It’s recommended that you purchase the book from our onsite bookshop here to help you follow along and get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take away what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare, we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our event page for updates, thank you.
### Who is it for?
These meeting are open to all people who are new or who are familiar with Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month we will spend a little more time explaining the Buddhist perspective on life and the meaning of the Refuge Prayer we begin our sessions with, but everyone is welcome at any of our meetings and you can begin anytime. The group is made up of the participants, so active engagement, questions, reflections and discussion are welcome, however, if you prefer to just sit back, listen, reflect and take it in, then that is perfectly okay too.
There are comfortable chairs and meditation cushions available and refreshments are provided.
### Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID: 897 9566 2518
Password: 700887 - Buddhist Study, Reflection and Meditation EveningsQuaker Meeting House , Rochester
# Buddhist Meditation Study and Reflection Evenings
# In Person and Online via Zoom
8.00pm – 9:30pm Tuesdays (in term time, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be kept up to date)
### Topic: The Four Noble Truths.
This term we will be following the book, The Four Noble Truths, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"All Buddhist practice is for the purpose of working to become free of the basic problem of suffering, and it’s all based on the possibility of an inner transformation, the transformation of our perception, our view"
"If we can let go of the state of mind which is always in turmoil, always either running away from something or running after something, we can find fearlessness, liberation and peace"
"The teaching on the four noble truths is the basis of understanding of all Buddhist teachings and practices; it’s the basis of everything"
It’s recommended that you purchase the book from our onsite bookshop here to help you follow along and get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take away what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare, we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our event page for updates, thank you.
### Who is it for?
These meeting are open to all people who are new or who are familiar with Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month we will spend a little more time explaining the Buddhist perspective on life and the meaning of the Refuge Prayer we begin our sessions with, but everyone is welcome at any of our meetings and you can begin anytime. The group is made up of the participants, so active engagement, questions, reflections and discussion are welcome, however, if you prefer to just sit back, listen, reflect and take it in, then that is perfectly okay too.
There are comfortable chairs and meditation cushions available and refreshments are provided.
### Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID: 897 9566 2518
Password: 700887 - Buddhist Study, Reflection and Meditation EveningsQuaker Meeting House , Rochester
# Buddhist Meditation Study and Reflection Evenings
# In Person and Online via Zoom
8.00pm – 9:30pm Tuesdays (in term time, please sign up to our mailing list at the bottom of this page to be kept up to date)
### Topic: The Four Noble Truths.
This term we will be following the book, The Four Noble Truths, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"All Buddhist practice is for the purpose of working to become free of the basic problem of suffering, and it’s all based on the possibility of an inner transformation, the transformation of our perception, our view"
"If we can let go of the state of mind which is always in turmoil, always either running away from something or running after something, we can find fearlessness, liberation and peace"
"The teaching on the four noble truths is the basis of understanding of all Buddhist teachings and practices; it’s the basis of everything"
It’s recommended that you purchase the book from our onsite bookshop here to help you follow along and get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take away what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare, we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our event page for updates, thank you.
### Who is it for?
These meeting are open to all people who are new or who are familiar with Buddhism and Buddhist meditation. On the first Tuesday of the month we will spend a little more time explaining the Buddhist perspective on life and the meaning of the Refuge Prayer we begin our sessions with, but everyone is welcome at any of our meetings and you can begin anytime. The group is made up of the participants, so active engagement, questions, reflections and discussion are welcome, however, if you prefer to just sit back, listen, reflect and take it in, then that is perfectly okay too.
There are comfortable chairs and meditation cushions available and refreshments are provided.
### Zoom Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID: 897 9566 2518
Password: 700887