Bodhicharya UK Centre
Jacksons Field,
New Road
Rochester,
Kent
ME1 1DX
Starting Wednesday 7th October, the Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester will be open to the general public every Wednesday throughout October, from 12 noon to 5pm.
Everyone is welcome to drop in, browse our books, ask questions, have a cup of tea, or simply spend a peaceful moment at the Centre.
No booking required. Our volunteers will be there to welcome you.
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation Centre in Rochester, Kent, UK and Online: September 2026 – September 2027
This one year training course will follow the meditation instructions in Dakpo Tashi Namgyal‘s Mahamudra meditation manual, Clarifying the Natural State. It will use the commentary Crystal Clear, by the learned and realized Tibetan Master Thrangu Rinpoche, which is a companion volume to the classic meditation manual by Dakpo Tashi Namgyal.
Clarifying the Natural State is a practical manual for both teacher and student alike, covering the path from mindfulness to complete enlightenment, simply and methodically. Presenting the profound and ultimate instructions of Mahamudra, it embodies the realization of India and Tibet’s greatest masters.
“The words of Dakpo Tashi Namgyal are unique. Adorned with plenty of pithy advice out of his personal experience, practitioners are greatly benefited by his instructions on how to remove hindrances and progress further. His methods for practicing Mahamudra are preeminent. This book is indispensable as it focuses exclusively on practice.”
~ Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche
Please see here to find out more.
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Meditation Centre in Rochester, Kent, UK and Online: October 2026 – October 2027
“This one year training course will follow Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche‘s commentary on The Seven Points of Mind Training by Geshe Chekawa Yeshe Dorje, which is one of the most practical and inspiring presentations of the Buddhist path.
Lojong teaches us how to transform every circumstance of life—even difficulties, conflicts, and disappointment—into opportunities for awakening. Rather than trying to change the world to suit our preferences, we gradually learn to transform the way we relate to it, discovering greater freedom, compassion, and inner stability.
The courage spoken of in this text is not the courage to fight, to prove ourselves, or to become invulnerable. It is the courage to let go of the instinct to defend the ego at every turn. Little by little, blame gives way to understanding, resentment to compassion, and our ordinary struggles become the very path to awakening.
With his characteristic warmth and clarity, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche reveals that mind training is not about becoming someone else, but about uncovering the wisdom and compassion that have always been present within us.
These timeless teachings offer a practical guide to living with an open heart, whatever life may bring.” ~ Tsering Paldron
Please see here to find out more.
A warm welcome to Bodhicharya UK!
Bodhicharya UK is a Buddhist charity and is part of a wider global family of Bodhicharya people, groups, centres and organisations found in 13 countries around the world and at 35 locations, all inspired by the Buddhist teachings and guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, an eminent Buddhist Master. The activities of Bodhicharya UK are informed by Bodhicharya’s principles of Healing, Helping and Harmony.
Within the UK itself, there are various people and groups associated with Bodhicharya who work in line with our objectives by providing Buddhist teachings, courses and retreats, facilitating inter-religious and intercultural dialogue, or providing services to help support mental, emotional and spiritual well-being and those in need. Bodhicharya UK works to support these activities.
Here you will find information about our Patron Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, our Trustees and details about Bodhicharya UK’s objectives, projects and links to our affiliate groups and organisations. If you would like to get in touch, then please contact us here, as we will be happy to hear from you.
Wishing you Healing, Helping and Harmony in your life – The Bodhicharya UK Team.
Healing : Buddha Dharma is regarded to be the Science of Mind. There are facilities for the study and practise of Dharma and other ancient wisdoms originating from both Eastern and Western traditions, which provide a basis for healing body and mind.
Helping : Life is meaningless if we do not do something useful to benefit society and the world we live in. Bodhicharya has already funded schools, clinics, and hospices, and plans to generate similar projects in the future for the benefit of those in need.
Harmony : Peace and progress in the world is dependent upon the harmony of its people. Inter-religious, inter-cultural and interdisciplinary dialogue and study are initiated to help bring better understanding and more harmony amongst communities worldwide.
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