The Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester, Kent, is home to three local Buddhist groups from Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese traditions. It is also a place where third-party groups who are motivated by the principles of healing, helping and harmony in what they do are very welcome to rent and run their activities from.
Founded in 2013 under the guidance of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche and facilitated by Cesare Saguato, Bodhicharya Kent offers a space to learn and practise Buddhist meditation and explore the teachings of the Buddha in a warm and inclusive setting.
The group is based within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition and is focused around learning and practising various forms of Buddhist meditation, as well as reflecting on and discussing the Buddhist teachings. However everyone is welcome, whether you are a Buddhist from the same or different tradition, a practitioner of another faith, someone who is curious about Buddhism or you are simply looking to learn about Buddhist meditation and begin to integrate its many benefits into your daily life.
We have regular weekly meetings, day and weekend retreats and other events throughout the year. As well as our regular group facilitator, we also have visiting senior teachers from the Bodhicharya family of teachers and friends of Bodhicharya, including an annual visit by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
The Kent Chan Group meets every Thursday from 7.30–9.30pm, both in person and online.
Each session includes two 25–30 minute sitting meditations, mindful movement (qigong), tea, a short talk or reading on a Buddhist or Chan theme, and group discussion.
The group operates on a drop-in basis, and newcomers and beginners are warmly welcome. Once a month, there is an “extended practice evening” for those wishing to deepen their meditation practice.
A family Buddhist Service is held on the First Sunday of each month at 11am. The service is led by Rev. David, an ordained Jōdo Shinshū priest. Jōdo Shinshū is the largest Buddhist denomination in Japan with a significant presence also in Brazil, USA, Canada and now a growing community in Europe. Jōdo Shinshū is truly inclusive and the service welcomes all. As part of the service, we remember those who have gone before us and if you would like a loved one listed in the remembrances please give their name to David-sensei before the service.
Day: First Sunday of each month
Time: 11:00 – 12:00
Temple: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX
Our calendar includes regular meditation groups, day and weekend retreats, special teachings, visiting teachers, and community gatherings.
For room bookings or enquiries about hosting events at the Bodhicharya UK Centre, please contact John, the Centre Manager, at bcukcentre@Bodhicharya.org.
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For room bookings or enquiries about hosting events at the Bodhicharya UK Centre, please contact John, the Centre Manager, at bcukcentre@Bodhicharya.org.
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