Background
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The group was originally known as the Mid-Kent and Medway Buddhist Group and has been meeting regularly for nearly 40 years.
It has evolved into a gathering of spiritual practitioners, committed not only to the study and practice of the Buddha-Dhamma, but also to developing spiritual friendship, something the Buddha said was of crucial importance on the spiritual Path. We believe that spiritual friendship is a very important quality to cultivate, because it inspires, guides and supports us in our practice. Meetings usually include group meditation with readings or a talk followed by discussion. We provide a forum for learning and sharing our experiences of integrating the Buddha’s teachings into our everyday life. If you are interested in joining us or would like to know more please use the Contact Form. We support each other’s practice by organising events outside our weekly meetings, these include family sangha days and the opportunity to visit monasteries or other Buddhist centres. We also offer meditation or study days often at The Seekers Trust, Addington. |
Apart from our residential retreats, all our activities are on a dana basis i.e. they are offered free of charge out of a spirit of generosity, another key aspect of the Buddha's teaching. However, as funds are necessary to enable meetings to continue, friends are invited to contribute towards the cost of room hire. Donations are gratefully accepted at the meetings or by details on our Funding page.
We have a lively and committed team of people involved in the general organisation of the group, we welcome anyone who wishes to get involved. Our aim is to encourage and support participants’ meditation practice, their understanding of the Dhamma and to foster spiritual friendship, which the Buddha said was a very important aspect on the Path.
We have a lively and committed team of people involved in the general organisation of the group, we welcome anyone who wishes to get involved. Our aim is to encourage and support participants’ meditation practice, their understanding of the Dhamma and to foster spiritual friendship, which the Buddha said was a very important aspect on the Path.
We welcome anyone who wishes to get involved!
