The Freedom of Letting Go: Embracing Impermanence
Saturday 27 September | 2pm – 5pm | in Canterbury with Chelvi
Meditation Classes
We teach Buddha’s practical meditation techniques that can help everyone increase their inner peace, happiness and well-being. Whether you want to learn how to meditate or study more in-depth, we offer something for everyone.
Benefits
Learn tried and tested methods to reduce stress and anxiety, and increase mental clarity and focus. Discover how to solve daily problems and respond to life’s challenges constructively by developing a peaceful, positive outlook.
membership
Becoming a member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, courses and events. If you attend classes regularly, your membership will represent substantial savings versus paying for individual classes.
COURSES, RETREATS & SPECIAL EVENTS
Courses, Retreats
& Special Events
INTERNATIONAL FALL FESTIVAL 2025
October 3rd – 9th | 2025
Dorje Shugden Empowerment, with Gen-la Kelsang Dekyong in USA, Grand Canyon.
In person & on-line
Learn to Meditate in Folkestone
Saturday 11 October | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden
Buddhist Refuge: The Foundation of Inner Peace and Confidence
Saturday 18th October | 10am – 5pm |
A day retreat in Wootton, near Canterbury with senior Buddhist teacher James Baskerville.
MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS
Next session: Sunday 19th October 2025 in Chartham
UK Dharma Celebration 2025
Fri 31 OCT – Mon 3 NOV
Empowerment of Vajrapani and Teachings on how to develop a strong and confident mind, with Kadam Bridget in Derbyshire.
How Not To Take Things Personally
Saturday 8 Nov | 10am – 1pm
Half Day Meditation Course in Ashford with Chelvi Mailvaganan
Living Life with Meaning and Purpose: A Silent Weekend Retreat
Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November | 10am – 5pm Sat | 10.00am – 4pm Sun |
Silent Weekend Retreat in Wootton, near Canterbury with senior Buddhist teacher James Baskerville
Choosing Love: Through Ups and Downs
Saturday 22 November 2025 | 2pm – 5pm | Afternoon course in Canterbury with Senior Kadampa Teacher Chelvi
Pure Imagination, Pure Reality: Transforming the World Through Mandala Offerings
Saturday 6th December | 10am – 5pm
A day meditation retreat in West Malling with KMC Kent Teacher, James Baskerville
Meditations for the Christmas Season
Saturday 6 December | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden in Godmersham
New Year, New You: A Weekend Retreat 2026
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Jan, 2026
A Weekend Retreat at Wootton with KMC Kent’s Principal Teacher James Baskerville
2026 Spring Residential Weekend Retreat on Letting Go of the Past
Starts Friday 17 April l (evening) until Sunday 19th April (lunchtime) 2026
An Away Weekend Retreat led by KMC’s Kent’s Resident Teacher James Baskerville at Nagarjuna KMC Thornby Hall.
Our Locations
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BOOKS ON BUDDHISM & Meditation
If we want to be truly happy and free from suffering, we must learn how to control our mind. The real source of happiness is inner peace. If our mind is peaceful, we will be happy all the time, regardless of external conditions.
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Videos on kadampa buddhism
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - the founder of modern Kadampa Buddhism
