Bodhicharya UK Centre
The Bodhicharya UK Centre is a new home for the beneficial activities of Bodhicharya, a place for them to deepen, grow, and flourish in the UK for generations to come.
Guided by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, our Patron and an eminent Buddhist master, this Centre will serve as a base for Dharma study, meditation, community practice, and compassionate action rooted in our guiding principles: Healing, Helping, and Harmony.
Rinpoche’s visit and opening ceremony in June/July 2025 with the Mayor of Medway, Cllr Nina Gurung, and Sangha
Bodhicharya UK was founded in 2021 and is registered with the UK Charity Commission (Charity No. 1190768)
Our charitable objectives are to advance the understanding and practice of the Buddhist faith and philosophy by:
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Providing meetings, teachings, courses, and retreats (Healing)
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Promoting intercultural, interfaith, and interdisciplinary dialogue (Harmony)
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Supporting well-being in body, mind, and spirit (Healing)
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Aiding the relief of those in need (Helping)
On 30th June and 1st July 2025, Ringu Tulku Rinpoche, alongside the Mayor of Medway, Cllr Nina Gurung, and members of the Sangha, formally opened the Bodhicharya Buddhist Meditation Centre for Healing, Helping, and Harmony in Rochester, Kent, a joyful and historic occasion for all involved.
