Saturday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Canterbury

at Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury, CT1 2AS

Join us every Saturday from 10:30AM to 12 noon for an open morning at the Friends Meeting House in Canterbury to learn Buddhist meditation, deepen your existing practice and meet like-minded people.

Open to all, suggested donation £5, tea and biscuits provided.

Meditation can help us to gain a new perspective on the stressful situations and anxieties of everyday life. It can also help to develop our self-awareness and can increase our sense of well-being.

The Foundations of Mindfulness | Saturday 1st February

'This is the direct path for the purification of beings, for the surmounting of sorrow and lamentation, for the disappearance of pain and grief, for the attainment of the true way, for the realization of Nirvana – namely, the four foundations of mindfulness.’ - The Satipatthana Sutta

Join us after the Drop-in on Saturday 1st of February for a talk and discussion exploring the four foundations of mindfulness; Mindfulness of the Body, of Feeling, of the Mind and of Dharma(s). The, seemingly, simple practice of mindfulness underpins everything in Buddhism. Cultivating awareness, kindness and contentment all start with developing mindfulness. We will be discussing the four foundations of mindfulness and how the cultivation of them might fundamentally change our lives!

This is going to be an excellent opportunity to look at our lives in depth and see how the practice of mindfulness could effect all that we do at all times, not just when we are formally meditating.

Saturday 1st February, Friends Meeting House 11.50-12.50, by donation
And save the date for the next talk - Saturday 15th March

Going Deeper | Every 3rd Saturday

A reminder that we have started our new rotation of 'Going Deeper' sessions every third Saturday. People have been asking for more depth from the drop-in and we hope this will provide that space, so instead of alternating between Mindfulness and Metta each week we will now be on a rotation of Mindfulness - Metta - Going Deeper.

These sessions will be an opportunity to explore meditation through a different lens each time. Maybe a Q&A on technique, an exploration of a particular aspect of practice or perhaps, simply, a longer less led sit.

Saturdays, Friends Meeting House 10.30-12.00, by donation. The February going deeper drop-in will be on 8 Feb.

Buddhist Centre Online Meditation Groups

https://thebuddhistcentre.com/stories/toolkit/meditation/

Did you know? The Buddhist Centre hosts online meditations which are free to attend and welcome everyone. They offer two open meditation spaces daily, Monday to Saturday, via zoom.

Here’s what you need to know when you connect:

Sessions will last for 45 minutes.
‘Open meditation’ means that none of the sessions each day will be guided. Just bring your own practice and meditate with us!
Zoom works in most web browsers, and you can also get free apps for all major mobile platforms too.
You don’t need to pay for an account to take part.

Meditation Times

First sit (45 minutes): UK (BST): 07:30 am

Second sit (45 minutes): UK (BST) 1:00 pm

Zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2184779180?pwd=SjcxcjcrWVJNNTVxeXZwR2wvaWRTUT09

Or click on the link at the top and it will take you to the Buddhist Centre webpage which also has the link.

Led by Kit

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a Buddhist?

No - the class is suitable for everyone, especially those who are completely new to meditation and Buddhism.

Do I need to book?

No, you can just turn up...

What should I wear?

There are no special requirements, just make sure you'll be comfortable to sit for the length of the meditation. You may wish to bring a blanket if it is cold. (You can sit on either a chair or a meditation cushion on a mat).