Welcome to Triratna West Kent Buddhist Group
Triratna West Kent Buddhist Group is part of the Triratna Buddhist Community
Registered Charity no 1179930
Led by Order Members Nagarakshita, Suryaketu, Vidyaketu and Vidyakaya, we meet once a week on Wednesday evenings, in Tunbridge Wells, to meditate together and discuss the Buddha's teaching as presented by Bhante Sangharakshita, who was our teacher and the founder of our movement.
We have a strong emphasis on Sangha and friendship and making Dharma practice a part of our everyday lives. Anyone interested in finding out more about meditation, Buddhism and the Triratna Buddhist Community is welcome to join us. If you have any questions please complete the Contact Form on our Contact page or email us at wkbg@hotmail.com
Registered Charity no 1179930
Led by Order Members Nagarakshita, Suryaketu, Vidyaketu and Vidyakaya, we meet once a week on Wednesday evenings, in Tunbridge Wells, to meditate together and discuss the Buddha's teaching as presented by Bhante Sangharakshita, who was our teacher and the founder of our movement.
We have a strong emphasis on Sangha and friendship and making Dharma practice a part of our everyday lives. Anyone interested in finding out more about meditation, Buddhism and the Triratna Buddhist Community is welcome to join us. If you have any questions please complete the Contact Form on our Contact page or email us at wkbg@hotmail.com
Sangha Weekend Retreat at Kench Hill
Our next Sangha retreat will be over the last weekend in April starting on the evening of Friday 27th and finishing on the afternoon of Sunday 29th
For those who have never been on retreat before this is an ideal opportunity to experience an extended period of practice in the company of friends and like minded practitioners and for the more experience an opportunity to take your practice deeper.
Full details and on line booking are available on our Retreats page
For those who have never been on retreat before this is an ideal opportunity to experience an extended period of practice in the company of friends and like minded practitioners and for the more experience an opportunity to take your practice deeper.
Full details and on line booking are available on our Retreats page
Introducing the Wheel of Life
On 27th March we are starting a new series of talks and discussion on the Wheel of Life, a teaching aid dating back over 2,000 years.
The Bhavachakra, the Wheel of Life or Wheel of Becoming a complex picture representing the Buddhist view of the universe. Our existence is a cycle of life, death, rebirth and suffering. The wheel of life shows us how to escape
More details are on our Regular Programme page
Regular Wednesday evening meetings:
Our Sangha meets every Wednesday at Willicombe Park. Arrival time is 7.15 pm in order to allow for a prompt start at 7.30 pm. The meetings finish around 9.30pm.
These evenings feature meditation, talks, discussion and ritual. More information can be found on our Weekly Programme page
Our Wednesday Sangha nights are primarily for our regulars so we do not teach meditation at these meetings. If you are new to meditation please book on one of our monthly Saturday afternoon beginners meditation classes in order to learn our two meditation practices before joining our Wednesday evening Sangha nights.
If you have any queries please complete the Contact Form on the Contact page
These evenings feature meditation, talks, discussion and ritual. More information can be found on our Weekly Programme page
Our Wednesday Sangha nights are primarily for our regulars so we do not teach meditation at these meetings. If you are new to meditation please book on one of our monthly Saturday afternoon beginners meditation classes in order to learn our two meditation practices before joining our Wednesday evening Sangha nights.
If you have any queries please complete the Contact Form on the Contact page
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation - Monthly Saturday afternoon classes
These monthly classes are for anyone (over 18) who would like to learn the two main Buddhist meditation practices that we teach, Mindfulness of Breathing and Metta Bhavana (development of loving kindness)
They are also ideal for anyone who has learned meditation before but feels in need of a refresher.
Next class - Saturday 11th May 2019
then - Saturday 8th June
and then Saturday 13th July
unfortunately we can't offer a class in April
All these classes are being offered on a Dana basis
No charge but donations are welcome on the day to help pay for the rent on the room
Booking essential - See our Newcomers page for details and online booking
They are also ideal for anyone who has learned meditation before but feels in need of a refresher.
Next class - Saturday 11th May 2019
then - Saturday 8th June
and then Saturday 13th July
unfortunately we can't offer a class in April
All these classes are being offered on a Dana basis
No charge but donations are welcome on the day to help pay for the rent on the room
Booking essential - See our Newcomers page for details and online booking
Our Library
We now have a collection of books available for regular Sangha members to borrow. There will be a selection available at our regular Wednesday evening meetings
Safeguarding and Ethical Guidelines
Details here
Mailing list
If you would like to receive occasional information about our weekly programme, other events and upcoming retreats please sign up to our mailing list using the pop-up or complete the form on the Contact page
And also ......
Have a look at our our group on Facebook. Its very easy to join the group and we welcome comments on all things Dharmic!
