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+)
BUDDHIST STUDY, REFLECTION & MEDITATION EVENINGS
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
STARTING THE JOURNEY - First Tuesday of the month (in term time)
These evenings will include an introduction to the Buddhist perspective on life, Buddhist meditation and explore some of the key themes in Buddhism through the book, Parables of of the Heart, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"This volume collects together the stories Ringu Tulku tells as part of his regular teaching of the Dharma. Extracted from previously published teachings, they are presented here with a brief note of the context in which they originally appeared and notes on the teaching they convey. Of course, part of the joy of stories as teachings is that their precise meaning is given to readers to find for themselves.
The stories are grouped according to theme, illustrating how every aspect of the Dharma is covered by these simple, engaging and often humorous tales. Ringu Tulku’s skill in engaging his audience shines through the stories, appealing both to long-standing Dharma practitioners and those still to set out on such a path. Also included in this volume is an interview with Ringu Tulku on the use of stories as teachings."
The general advice for attending these evenings is to come with an open, curious yet sceptical mind and take what you find to be useful and relevant to you in your life.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY - All other Tuesdays (in term time)
We meet for longer meditation sessions and study a teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche or other teachers.
This term we have started following, The Six Paramitas, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
The Six Paramitas, or “transcendent perfections,” contain all the skills needed for taming the mind and opening the heart.
Paramita is a Sanskrit word. Para means “beyond” and “the further shore” and mita, means “that which has arrived.” So, broadly speaking, Pāramitā, means “that which has gone to the further shore.”
For beginners, “the further shore” seems very far away. We can feel overwhelmed before we even set out. But in this, the eighth book of the Lazy Lama series, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche helps us to understand how the path of the bodhisattva is possible for all of us.
In providing this wonderful bridge on the journey from here to the further shore, Rinpoche reveals the Six Paramitas as bodhicitta in action, rather than an unattainable state of perfection. Through his wisdom and great compassion, warm humour and unfailing patience, Rinpoche shows us how these profound teachings are essential to our lives, especially in these times of stress and great uncertainty.
“I think everything that we need to improve our world, our society and our humanity is in the Six Paramitas. These practices can make our lives good temporarily, as well as bringing lasting peace and happiness.
This is an approach based on compassion, on wishing to help not only myself, but all of us together. The attitude is not “I and you,” but “me and we.” Someone who has the courage or heart for this approach is called a Bodhisattva; and this awakening is not only of yourself, but of everybody.”
It's recommended that you purchase the book to help you follow along so that you can get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
https://bodhicharya.org/product/the-six-paramitas/
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/group-facilitator/), we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our website for updates, thank you (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/programme/).
A TYPICAL EVENING
Refuge
Meditation
Dharma Talk/Reading
Q&A Discussion
Meditation
Dedication
IN PERSON
Quaker Meeting House Northgate Rochester ME1 1LS
ONLINE
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID:[masked]
Password:[masked]
Donation (Dana)
A voluntary donation of £5 (if you can) to keep the group self-sustainable and support its activities. Your presence is always valued more than your money.
You can donate here, thank you for your generosity:
https://bodhicharya-kent.org/donations/
Please see our website below for more information or get in touch here or by emailing us at [masked] if you have any questions at all, thank you.
www.bodhicharya-kent.org
- Cesare S.
- 1 attendee
BUDDHIST STUDY, REFLECTION & MEDITATION EVENINGS
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
STARTING THE JOURNEY - First Tuesday of the month (in term time)
These evenings will include an introduction to the Buddhist perspective on life, Buddhist meditation and explore some of the key themes in Buddhism through the book, Parables of of the Heart, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"This volume collects together the stories Ringu Tulku tells as part of his regular teaching of the Dharma. Extracted from previously published teachings, they are presented here with a brief note of the context in which they originally appeared and notes on the teaching they convey. Of course, part of the joy of stories as teachings is that their precise meaning is given to readers to find for themselves.
The stories are grouped according to theme, illustrating how every aspect of the Dharma is covered by these simple, engaging and often humorous tales. Ringu Tulku’s skill in engaging his audience shines through the stories, appealing both to long-standing Dharma practitioners and those still to set out on such a path. Also included in this volume is an interview with Ringu Tulku on the use of stories as teachings."
The general advice for attending these evenings is to come with an open, curious yet sceptical mind and take what you find to be useful and relevant to you in your life.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY - All other Tuesdays (in term time)
We meet for longer meditation sessions and study a teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche or other teachers.
This term we have started following, The Six Paramitas, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
The Six Paramitas, or “transcendent perfections,” contain all the skills needed for taming the mind and opening the heart.
Paramita is a Sanskrit word. Para means “beyond” and “the further shore” and mita, means “that which has arrived.” So, broadly speaking, Pāramitā, means “that which has gone to the further shore.”
For beginners, “the further shore” seems very far away. We can feel overwhelmed before we even set out. But in this, the eighth book of the Lazy Lama series, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche helps us to understand how the path of the bodhisattva is possible for all of us.
In providing this wonderful bridge on the journey from here to the further shore, Rinpoche reveals the Six Paramitas as bodhicitta in action, rather than an unattainable state of perfection. Through his wisdom and great compassion, warm humour and unfailing patience, Rinpoche shows us how these profound teachings are essential to our lives, especially in these times of stress and great uncertainty.
“I think everything that we need to improve our world, our society and our humanity is in the Six Paramitas. These practices can make our lives good temporarily, as well as bringing lasting peace and happiness.
This is an approach based on compassion, on wishing to help not only myself, but all of us together. The attitude is not “I and you,” but “me and we.” Someone who has the courage or heart for this approach is called a Bodhisattva; and this awakening is not only of yourself, but of everybody.”
It's recommended that you purchase the book to help you follow along so that you can get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
https://bodhicharya.org/product/the-six-paramitas/
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/group-facilitator/), we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our website for updates, thank you (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/programme/).
A TYPICAL EVENING
Refuge
Meditation
Dharma Talk/Reading
Q&A Discussion
Meditation
Dedication
IN PERSON
Quaker Meeting House Northgate Rochester ME1 1LS
ONLINE
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID:[masked]
Password:[masked]
Donation (Dana)
A voluntary donation of £5 (if you can) to keep the group self-sustainable and support its activities. Your presence is always valued more than your money.
You can donate here, thank you for your generosity:
https://bodhicharya-kent.org/donations/
Please see our website below for more information or get in touch here or by emailing us at [masked] if you have any questions at all, thank you.
www.bodhicharya-kent.org
- Cesare S.
- 1 attendee
BUDDHIST STUDY, REFLECTION & MEDITATION EVENINGS
IN PERSON AND ONLINE
STARTING THE JOURNEY - First Tuesday of the month (in term time)
These evenings will include an introduction to the Buddhist perspective on life, Buddhist meditation and explore some of the key themes in Buddhism through the book, Parables of of the Heart, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
"This volume collects together the stories Ringu Tulku tells as part of his regular teaching of the Dharma. Extracted from previously published teachings, they are presented here with a brief note of the context in which they originally appeared and notes on the teaching they convey. Of course, part of the joy of stories as teachings is that their precise meaning is given to readers to find for themselves.
The stories are grouped according to theme, illustrating how every aspect of the Dharma is covered by these simple, engaging and often humorous tales. Ringu Tulku’s skill in engaging his audience shines through the stories, appealing both to long-standing Dharma practitioners and those still to set out on such a path. Also included in this volume is an interview with Ringu Tulku on the use of stories as teachings."
The general advice for attending these evenings is to come with an open, curious yet sceptical mind and take what you find to be useful and relevant to you in your life.
CONTINUING THE JOURNEY - All other Tuesdays (in term time)
We meet for longer meditation sessions and study a teaching by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche or other teachers.
This term we have started following, The Six Paramitas, by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
The Six Paramitas, or “transcendent perfections,” contain all the skills needed for taming the mind and opening the heart.
Paramita is a Sanskrit word. Para means “beyond” and “the further shore” and mita, means “that which has arrived.” So, broadly speaking, Pāramitā, means “that which has gone to the further shore.”
For beginners, “the further shore” seems very far away. We can feel overwhelmed before we even set out. But in this, the eighth book of the Lazy Lama series, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche helps us to understand how the path of the bodhisattva is possible for all of us.
In providing this wonderful bridge on the journey from here to the further shore, Rinpoche reveals the Six Paramitas as bodhicitta in action, rather than an unattainable state of perfection. Through his wisdom and great compassion, warm humour and unfailing patience, Rinpoche shows us how these profound teachings are essential to our lives, especially in these times of stress and great uncertainty.
“I think everything that we need to improve our world, our society and our humanity is in the Six Paramitas. These practices can make our lives good temporarily, as well as bringing lasting peace and happiness.
This is an approach based on compassion, on wishing to help not only myself, but all of us together. The attitude is not “I and you,” but “me and we.” Someone who has the courage or heart for this approach is called a Bodhisattva; and this awakening is not only of yourself, but of everybody.”
It's recommended that you purchase the book to help you follow along so that you can get the most out of our exploration of this teaching together.
However, you are also most welcome to join in when you can, take what makes sense and is useful and meaningful to you and leave aside what is less so.
https://bodhicharya.org/product/the-six-paramitas/
Other than our regular group facilitator, Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/group-facilitator/), we also have visiting teachers throughout the year, so please check our website for updates, thank you (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/programme/).
A TYPICAL EVENING
Refuge
Meditation
Dharma Talk/Reading
Q&A Discussion
Meditation
Dedication
IN PERSON
Quaker Meeting House Northgate Rochester ME1 1LS
ONLINE
ZOOM LINK:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89795662518?pwd=VW9GVC9pTjExZ0gwTzhoVmJJWlZqdz09
Meeting ID:[masked]
Password:[masked]
Donation (Dana)
A voluntary donation of £5 (if you can) to keep the group self-sustainable and support its activities. Your presence is always valued more than your money.
You can donate here, thank you for your generosity:
https://bodhicharya-kent.org/donations/
Please see our website below for more information or get in touch here or by emailing us at [masked] if you have any questions at all, thank you.
www.bodhicharya-kent.org
- Cesare S.
- 1 attendee
