Spring Residential Weekend retreat with KMC Kent Resident Teacher James Baskerville
Fri 28 - Sun 30 April 2023 at The Friars Priory in Aylesford
- A Residential Weekend Retreat
- Starting Friday 28th April (evening) until Sunday 30th April (lunchtime)
- See schedule
- Please see below for prices
~ A Weekend Retreat on Living life with Meaning & Purpose ~
There Is Nothing More Precious Than Our Human Life. With it we have immense potential and freedom to accomplish anything we want; success, wealth, fame, family life, world travel. Our worldly ambitions can be almost limitless.
However, in spite of our every achievement, we are often left with a residual gnaw of dissatisfaction, that surfaces in spite of our every material gain.
So what is missing? Is there more beyond material gain? What will bring me deep satisfaction? What will bring real meaning to my life? A meaning that is deep and reliable, that will transcend the everyday challenges of life.
This retreat will explore these profound questions. It will emphasise how training our mind is the key to awakening our ultimate potential.
By turning inwards we can understand, develop and realise our inner potentials. We can awaken our boundless essential nature of peace, love, compassion and wisdom.
Through training our mind we can discover a true purpose, navigate our pursuits with meaning and benefit all others. We can truly seize the essence of every moment of this temporary life.
DATES: Starting Friday 28th April (evening) until Sunday 30th April (lunchtime)
Meals provided throughout the retreat
The retreat would suitable for beginners and more experienced meditators alike.
BOOKING ONLINE REQUIRED!
Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the retreat only.
For more info about The Location visit the website: https://www.thefriars.org.uk/home
ACCOMODATION OPTIONS & PRICES:
(Prices below include all meals and the whole weekend retreat)
* Single £320
*Single (concessions) £280
* Twins £500 (£250 per person)
* Double (Limited) £500 (£250 per person)
* Twin En-Suite (Limited) £600 (£300 per person)
* Double En-Suite (limited) £600 (£300 per person)
* Triple Room (Limited) £600 (£200 per person)
*Non Residential Whole Weekend Retreat (includes all meals) £120
* Non Residential Saturday Only (includes breakfast, lunch & supper) – £70
WHAT’S INCLUDED
– 2 Nights Accommodation In Beautiful 16th Century Historic Building
– Breakfast
– 3 Courses Lunch Saturday & Sunday
– Supper Served Friday & Saturday
– Refreshments
– Car Parking
– 7 Retreat Sessions Guided By Experienced Meditation Teacher James Baskerville
– An Opportunity for question & answer and To Spend Time With Like Minded People To Discuss And Share Experience
– 40 Acres Of Spectacular Buildings, Beautiful Grounds, Woodlands, Formal Gardens And Pasture
The Teacher
This residential weekend retreat will be led by James Baskerville, the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre 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:
Starting Friday 28st April (evening) until Sunday 30th April (lunchtime)
Time:
Please see schedule
Cost:
Please see below
Venue
Location:
The Friars
Aylesford
ME20 7BX
Phone:
07812248316
Email:
info@meditateinkent.com
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
REGISTRATION | 4pm – 6pm
SUPPER I 6pm -7pm
SESSION 1 I 7.30 -9PM
SATURDAY
BREAKFAST: 8AM
SESSION 2 | 9.30 – 10.45AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK: 10.45 -11.30 AM
SESSION 3 | 11.30AM – 12.45PM
LUNCH | 1PM
SESSION 4 | 4PM – 5.30PM
SUPPER | 6PM
SESSION 5 | 7.30PM – 9PM
SUNDAY
BREAKFAST | 8AM
SESSION 6 | 9.30AM -10.45AM
REFRESHMENT BREAK | 10.45AM – 11.30AM
SESSION 7 | 11.30AM – 12.45AM
LUNCH | 1PM
Cost & Booking
- Please see above or click on BOOK NOW button to see prices
ONLINE BOOKING ESSENTIAL!
Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the retreat only.
LOCATION
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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