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 Bodhicharya principles of Healing, Helping and Harmony rent and run their activities from.
Bodhicharya Kent meets every Tuesday at 8pm – 9:30pm in term time, both in-person and online.
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 special events throughout the year. As well as our regular group facilitator, we also have visiting senior teachers from the Bodhicharya family, including an annual visit by Ringu Tulku Rinpoche.
Bodhicharya Kent is Bodhicharya UK in Rochester, a registered charity with the UK Charity Commission (1190768) 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 Rinpoche. Our guiding principles are: Healing – Helping – Harmony.
Address: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX
To find out more about Bodhicharya Kent please see here.
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.
Address: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX
To find out more about Kent Chan Group please see here.
The Jōdo Shinshū group hold a family Buddhist service on the first Sunday of each month 11 – 12am.
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.
Address: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX
To find out more about the Jōdo Shinshū group please see here.
To contact Rev. David please email: david@quirke-thornton.com
Our calendar includes regular meditation groups, day and weekend retreats, special teachings, visiting teachers, community gatherings and what is on offer from our third-party renters and friends.
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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Chan Buddhist Group 19:30 to 21:30 with Stuart
12 March 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Mantra seminar - 09:30 to 17:30 with Ivan Pavlicek
14 March 2026 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
White Tara Study and Practice 11:00 to 13:00 with Cesare
15 March 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Mantra seminar - 09:30 to 17:30 with Ivan Pavlicek
15 March 2026 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Yoga Class - 19:00 to 20:00 with Nina Long
16 March 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Company Name: Karuna Wellness
344 Valley Drive,
Gravesend,
DA12 5TH
Buddhist Meditation, Reflection and Study - 20:00 to 21:30 with Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/bodhicharya-kent/)
17 March 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Chan Buddhist Group 19:30 to 21:30 with Stuart
19 March 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
White Tara Study and Practice 11:00 to 13:00 with Cesare
22 March 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Yoga Workshop - 15:00 to 17:00 with Rachael Webb
22 March 2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Yoga Class - 19:00 to 20:00 with Nina Long
23 March 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Company Name: Karuna Wellness
344 Valley Drive,
Gravesend,
DA12 5TH
Buddhist Meditation, Reflection and Study - 20:00 to 21:30 with Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/bodhicharya-kent/)
24 March 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Chan Buddhist Group 19:30 to 21:30 with Stuart
26 March 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
White Tara Study and Practice 11:00 to 13:00 with Cesare
29 March 2026 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Yoga Class - 19:00 to 20:00 with Nina Long
30 March 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Company Name: Karuna Wellness
344 Valley Drive,
Gravesend,
DA12 5TH
Buddhist Meditation, Reflection and Study - 20:00 to 21:30 with Cesare (https://bodhicharya-kent.org/bodhicharya-kent/)
31 March 2026 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Chan Buddhist Group 19:30 to 21:30 with Stuart
2 April 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Family Buddhist Service - 11:00 to 12:00 with Rev. David
5 April 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Yoga Class - 19:00 to 20:00 with Nina Long
6 April 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
Company Name: Karuna Wellness
344 Valley Drive,
Gravesend,
DA12 5TH
Chan Buddhist Group 19:30 to 21:30 with Stuart
9 April 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Bodhicharya UK Buddhist Centre, New Rd, Rochester ME1 1DX, UK
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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