How to Meditate on Emptiness: The true nature of all things
- Saturday 14 June 2025
- 10:00 - 17:00
- Venue: Wootton Village Hall
If we understood reality all our problems would be over and our lives would be pervaded by joy, connection and incredible meaning. Why? Because the true nature of everything, as revealed by Buddha, is emptiness. Initially that doesn’t sound encouraging. But emptiness means that the faults and limitations that we see in ourselves, each other, and our world, and that causes us so much unhappiness, actually aren’t really there. They depend upon the mind, which means we can become liberated from them. Obviously, understanding this will require more explanation as well as investigation through meditation.
During this course, KMC Kent’s principal teacher James will introduce us to this liberating insight and show us how we can begin to explore this most profound wisdom for ourselves in meditation. There will be the opportunity for Q &A throughout the day.
The Teacher
This meditation event will be led by James Baskerville, the Resident Teacher at KMC Kent.
James has been practising and teaching Kadampa Buddhism for over twenty years and has engaged in extensive meditation retreats, including silent retreat. He is especially known for his clarity, humour and inspirational presentation of Buddha’s teachings.
Details
Date:
Saturday 14 June 2025
Time:
10am to 5pm
Cost:
Please see below
Venue
Location:
Wootton Village Hall, Wootton Village, near Canterbury, CT4 6RP
Phone:
07486 466765
Email:
info@meditateinkent.com
SCHEDULE
Registration | 9.45am
Session one | 10am – 11.15am
Break | 11.15am – 11.45am
Session two | 11.45am – 1.00pm
Lunch | 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Session three & four | 2.30pm – 5:00pm (with afternoon break)
Cost & Booking
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General: £35
Low Income Concession: £25
Members: £10
Vegetarian lunch and refreshments provided.
Everyone Welcome! Book your place online today.
FAQs
Our classes are for everyone who is interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or belief. They are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice. Everyone is invited to use whichever aspects of the teachings they find helpful.
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind.
No. Everyone is welcome, including beginners. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
No special clothing is required, come as you are.
No. The classes focus on meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.
We are a registered charity run entirely by volunteers, no-one receives a salary. The funds we receive are used to pay for our venues and operating expenses. Although we charge for classes we also offer low-income rates and no one will ever be turned away for lack of funds.
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