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\ud83e\udeb7 Groups and Practice at the Centre<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The Bodhicharya UK Centre in Rochester, Kent, is home to three local Buddhist groups from Chinese, Tibetan and Japanese traditions. <\/strong><\/p>\n

It is also a place where third-party groups who are motivated by the Bodhicharya principles of Healing, Helping and Harmony<\/em> rent and run their activities from.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Bodhicharya Kent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bodhicharya Kent<\/strong> meets every Tuesday at 8pm – 9:30pm<\/strong> in term time, both in-person and online.<\/p>\n

Founded in 2013<\/strong> under the guidance of Ringu Tulku Rinpoche<\/a><\/u> and facilitated by Cesare Saguato<\/a>, Bodhicharya Kent<\/strong> offers a space to learn and practise Buddhist meditation and explore the teachings of the Buddha in a warm and inclusive setting.<\/p>\n

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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<\/a><\/u> and begin to integrate its many benefits into your daily life.<\/p>\n

We have regular weekly meetings<\/strong>, day<\/strong> and weekend retreats<\/strong> and other special events<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n

Bodhicharya Kent is Bodhicharya UK<\/a><\/u> in Rochester, a registered charity with the UK Charity Commission (1190768) and part of the Bodhicharya<\/a><\/u> 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<\/i> \u2013 Helping<\/i> \u2013 Harmony<\/i>.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX<\/p>\n

To find out more about Bodhicharya Kent please see here<\/a><\/u>.<\/div>\n

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Kent Chan Group<\/b><\/h2>\n
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The Kent Chan Group<\/strong> meets every Thursday from 7.30\u20139.30pm<\/strong>, both in person and online.<\/p>\n

Each session includes two 25\u201330 minute sitting meditations, mindful movement (qigong), tea, a short talk or reading on a Buddhist or Chan theme, and group discussion.<\/p>\n

The group operates on a drop-in basis<\/strong>, and newcomers and beginners are warmly welcome. Once a month, there is an \u201cextended practice evening\u201d<\/strong> for those wishing to deepen their meditation practice.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX<\/p>\n

To find out more about Kent Chan Group please see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b Group<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b<\/strong> group hold a family Buddhist service on the first Sunday of each month 11 – 12am<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The service is led by Rev. David, an ordained J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b priest. J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b is the largest Buddhist denomination in Japan with a significant presence also in Brazil, USA, Canada and now a growing community in Europe. J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b is truly inclusive and the service welcomes all.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Address<\/strong>: Bodhicharya UK, Jacksons Field, New Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1DX<\/p>\n

To find out more about the J\u014ddo Shinsh\u016b group please see here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udcc5 What\u2019s On at the Centre<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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.<\/p>\n

For room bookings or enquiries<\/strong> about hosting events at the Bodhicharya UK Centre, please contact John<\/strong>, the Centre Manager<\/strong>, at: bcukcentre@Bodhicharya.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Booking Enquiries for the Bodhicharya UK Centre<\/h1>\n

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Support the centre here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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