Live Fully with Meaning & Purpose: The Art of Mindful Living
- Saturday 21 March 2026
- 10am - 1pm
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£30 General Admission | £25 low income
£8: Members. Includes light breakfast - Venue: The George Vaults, 35 High St, Rochester ME1 1LN
The Art of Mindful Living
Our lives often pass in a blur—days merge into weeks, months fade into years—and we are left asking, “What actually happened?” Distraction, stress and the endless pursuit of external validation can leave us feeling a lack of meaning.
True happiness and lasting satisfaction don’t come from changing our circumstances, but from changing the way we engage with them. Through mindfulness and meditation drawn from the Buddhist tradition, we can bring presence, insight and compassion into everyday life, transforming mundane moments into sources of meaning and joy.
On this half-day course, held in the historic George Vaults with KMC Kent’s Principal teacher James, who will guide practical actionable methods, including timeless Buddhist meditation practices, to cultivate mindfulness and discover deeper satisfaction in every moment. Learn to approach life with clarity, calm and the art of true happiness.
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.
Date:
Saturday 21 March 2026
Details
Time:
10am - 1pm
Cost:
£30 Admission| £25 Low income | £8 Members
Venue
Location:
The George Vaults, 35 High St, Rochester ME1 1LN
Phone:
07486 466765
Email:
info@meditateinkent.com
SCHEDULE
Registration | 09.45am
Session one | 10.00am – 11.15am
Break | 11.15am – 11.45am
Session two | 11.45am – 1.00pm
Cost & Booking
- £30 General Admission | £25 low income | £8 Members (breakfast)
Booking Essential! Limited Capacity.
Please note: Booking & Payment PRIOR the start of the course only.
Light breakfast and refreshments provided.
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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