UK Dharma Celebration 2026
Friday 4 – Monday 7 September | Prajnaparamita empowerment with Kadam Bridget Heyes, NKT-IKBU National Spiritual Director for the UK
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
Wisdom Strategies for Resilience: From Overwhelm to Inner Strength
Saturday 19 Sept | Rochester | 10am – 1pm | with Principal teacher James
The Power of Now: A transformative Meditation course with Kelsang Oden
Saturday 19 September | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden
A Life of Profound Purpose: Beyond the Eight Worldly Concerns A Weekend Residential Retreat
Starts Friday 25 September l (evening) until Sunday 27th September (lunchtime) 2026 | A Life of Profound Purpose: Beyond the Eight Worldly Concerns | A Weekend Residential Retreat
Dealing with Loss and Change: Finding Steadiness in Times of Change
Saturday 3 October | 2pm – 5pm | Afternoon course in Canterbury with Senior Kadampa Teacher Chelvi
INTERNATIONAL FALL FESTIVAL 2026
Friday 9 – Wednesday 15 October | Je Tsongkhapa Empowerment Teachings on Faith in Guru Tsongkhapa and the Blessed Practice of the Migtsema Request Prayer
In person & on-line
The Wheel of Life: A Day Retreat
Sunday 1st november | 10am – 5pm | The Wheel of Life: A Day Retreat | A day retreat with Senior Meditation James
How to Let Go of Insecurity: Developing Authentic Self Confidence
Saturday 14 November | 2pm – 5pm | Afternoon course in Canterbury with Senior Kadampa Teacher Chelvi
Quieting the Restless Mind: A Half Day Retreat
Sunday 22 November | Staplehurst | 10am – 1pm | with Principal teacher James
GSD Weekend
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November | Bodhisattva Vow Ceremony & Teachings on the Perfection of Concentration with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
In person & on-line
Living with Gratitude, Generosity and Joy
Saturday 13 December | 10am – 1pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden in Godmersham
Being a Friend of the World: A Special Christmas Course
Saturday 12 December | 2pm – 5pm | Afternoon course in Canterbury with Senior Kadampa Teacher Chelvi
Meditations Made Simple
Saturday 4 July | 2pm – 5pm | Half-day course with Kelsang Oden in Canterbury
The Art of Letting Go
Saturday 11th July | 10am – 1pm
Half Day Meditation Course in Ashford with Tingy
The Vision for KMC Kent’s New Permanent Home
Sunday 12th July | 4pm – 6pm
You are Invited to Discover the Vision for KMC Kent’s New Permanent Home. Everyone Welcome!
Freedom from Stress and Overwhelm
Saturday 18 July | Chestfield | 10am – 1pm | with Nicola
How not to take things personally: A Day Retreat
Saturday 12 September | How not to Take things Personally: A Day Retreat with Chelvi at Wootton Village 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
