The Confidence to Change: A New Year Retreat
- A Weekend Retreat
- Sat 24 Jan 2026 10.00am - 4.00pm
- See schedule (on right side of full page) for details
- Venue: Goldsmid Hall, Tudeley Road, Tudeley, Tonbridge TN11 0NW
The Confidence to Change: A New Year Retreat
Turning My Life in the Direction of Happiness Through Meditation with KMC Kent’s Principal Teacher James Baskerville
When: Sat 24th January 2026, 10am to 4.00pm
Venue: Goldsmid Hall, Tudeley Road, Tudeley, Tonbridge TN11 0NW
The New Year is a time to begin anew — a chance to reflect, reset, and move our life in a more positive and meaningful direction. We all wish to become stronger, more peaceful, and more joyful, but lasting change can only come from transforming our own mind.
Through Buddha’s teachings and meditation, we can discover a deep inner resilience — a strength that remains steady even when life feels uncertain. By learning to let go of negative habits of mind such as fear, self-doubt, and resentment, we open the door to confidence, kindness, and joy. These inner qualities empower us to face challenges with patience and to respond to life with wisdom and compassion.
In this day’s retreat, James will guide us through practical meditations on Buddha’s psychology of transformation. We will explore how to nurture mental strength, develop a resilient heart, and create the inner conditions for genuine happiness. With these tools, we can step into the new year with clarity, purpose, and joy — becoming the best version of ourselves, and bringing strength and inspiration to those around us.
The Teacher
This special weekend retreat will be led by James Baskerville, Principle Teacher of 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:
Sat 24 January 2026
Time:
10am to 4pm
Cost:
Please see below
Venue
Location:
Goldsmid Hall,
Tudeley Road,
Tudeley,
Tonbridge
TN11 0NW
Phone:
07486466765
Email:
info@meditateinkent.com
SCHEDULE
Registration: 09.40am
Session one: 10.00am – 11.15am
Break: 11.15am – 11.45am
Session two: 11.45am – 1.00pm
Lunch : 1pm -2.30pm
Session 3&4 : 2.30pm to 4pm (will include Q & A and teachings and a concluding meditation)
Cost & Booking
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General Admission: £35
Low income concession: £25
Members: £10 lunch
This full-day course is open to everyone and will be held in the beautiful Goldsmid Hall.
Delicious Vegetarian lunch will be provided (email info@meditateinkent.com with any questions about allergies/food intolerance).
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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