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
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
The Confidence to Change: A New Year Retreat
Sat 24 Jan, 2026
A Full-day Retreat in Tonbridge with KMC Kent’s Principal Teacher James Baskerville
MINDFULNESS FOR CHILDREN & PARENTS
Next session: Sunday 29 March 2026 in Chartham
Why Me? Applying the Law of Karma to Our Lives
Saturday 7 February | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden
The Liberating Power of Love with Wisdom
Saturday 14 February | 10am – 1pm | with Senior Buddhist Teacher Chelvi in Wye
The Profound Path of Wisdom and Bliss
Saturday 21 February | 10am – 5pm
A day meditation retreat in West Malling with KMC Kent Teacher, James Baskerville
Transforming Feelings of Depression
Sat 7 March | 2pm – 5pm | with Senior Buddhist teacher Chelvi in Canterbury
A Buddhist Approach To Death and Dying
Saturday 14 March | 10am – 1pm | Meditation Half Day in Godmersham with KMC Kent Resident Teacher, James Baskerville
Live Fully with Meaning & Purpose: The Art of Mindful Living
Saturday 21 March | Rochester | 10am – 1pm | with Principal teacher James
Understanding Past and Future Lives
Saturday 28 March | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden
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
Find Meditation classes in your Local Area
Find meditation classes in your
Local Area
TAKE TIME OUT
MEET LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE
BE INSPIRED
FIND INNER BALANCE
Free Ebook
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.
Learn More
Videos on kadampa buddhism
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso - the founder of modern Kadampa Buddhism
