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Sangha Evening in Deal

Sangha Evening in Deal

Most Wednesdays, 7-9PM, Sholden Village Hall, Deal, CT14 0AH - (please see below for individual event dates)

Dharma talks, meditation practice and pūjā.
Suitable for those aged 18+ with some experience of the practices we teach.
Please click image for further details of this week’s programme.

Sholden Village Hall, Sholden New Road, Deal CT14 0AH.

Beach Meditation in Deal

Beach Meditation in Deal

Fridays 7:30am – 8:15am

Morning meditation practice suitable for all levels. (Event also on Zoom).

In-person at Deal Beach - near Paddling Pool & Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, CT14 7DN ( Zoom details in description).

Saturday Morning Drop-In Meditation Class, Deal

Saturday Morning Drop-In Meditation Class, Deal

Saturdays 11:15am – 12:15pm

Meditation practice suitable for all levels. No need to book.
Doors open for entry at 11:05AM, but will close promptly at 11:15AM for meditation to start.

The Pilates Shed, 98-102 High Street, Deal CT14 6EE

Introduction to Buddhism & Study Groups

Introduction to Buddhism & Study Groups

We periodically host Introduction to Buddhism short courses as well as weekly and fortnightly study groups

Our study groups are suitable for those wanting to explore Buddhism in more depth. Please note - to join one of our weekly/fortnightly Study Groups please email: ekbuddhists@gmail.com

Currently takes place in-person as well as on Zoom.

Women+ Mornings

Women+ Mornings

Bi-monthly

A morning of practice for women in the Sangha.

Sholden Village Hall, Sholden New Road, Deal CT14 0AH.

Men+ Groups

Men+ Groups

Event dates vary, please check our programme.

Events for men in the Sangha from all over the South East.

Venues vary, so please refer to the programme of events.

Alfoxton: A Renovating Virtue

Alfoxton: A Renovating Virtue

A year in the life of the Triratna Buddhist Community.

A reflective delight from Hartley Woolf, filmmaker and member of the new Buddhist community at Alfoxton.

Click on image to access YouTube link to film.

Sangha Care Group

Sangha Care Group

Care group open to all sangha members living in East Kent.

“Monks, you have no mother, you have no father, who might tend to you. If you don't tend to one another, who then will tend to you? Whoever would tend to me, should tend to the sick.”

Contact: ekbuddhists@gmail.com for more information.

Saturday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Canterbury

Saturday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Canterbury

Beginners are most welcome, with no need to book. Suggested donation £5, tea & biscuits provided.

In-person at Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS.

Monday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Margate

Monday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Margate

This is a friendly class run by members of our group. No experience is necessary.

In-person at CAMP, 125 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QY.

Outreach Groups

We also run classes outside our centre.

Canterbury

Canterbury

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

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Margate

Margate

Camp (Queer Bar & Community Space), 125 Northdown Road, Margate, CT9 2QY AND earth studio 19 Dane Hill Road, Margate, CT9 1QW

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Classes
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  • Sangha Evening in Deal
  • Beach Meditation in Deal
  • Saturday Morning Drop-In Meditation Class, Deal
  • Introduction to Buddhism & Study Groups
  • Women+ Mornings
  • Men+ Groups
  • Alfoxton: A Renovating Virtue
  • Sangha Care Group
  • Saturday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Canterbury
  • Monday Drop-In Meditation Morning, Margate
  • Classes in Canterbury
  • Classes in Margate
Future Retreats
  • Retreats: A Quick Guide
  • Retreats beyond the East Kent Sangha
  • A Look Back at our first 2024 Day Retreat: The World Beyond The Ones We Know
  • Day Retreats with East Kent Buddhist Group
Photo Gallery
Climate & Ecological Emergency
  • BAM Online Resources
  • Book: The Burning House by Shantigarbha
  • BAM 2022: Compassion & Connection in Times of Crisis
  • BAM 2023: Climate & Compassion for Ourselves & the Earth
  • 30 Day Eco-Challenge
  • Our Carbon Footprint & the 5 Precepts
Meditation
  • A look at the Mindfulness of Breathing practice
  • A look at the Metta Bhavana practice
  • Book: Change Your Mind - A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation
  • Book: Wildmind - A Step-by-Step Guide to Meditation
  • Video: Finding the Right Meditation Posture
  • Video: Mindfulness of Breathing - A Guided Meditation
  • Video: Metta Bhavana - A Guided Meditation
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Triratna East Kent Buddhist Group is a registered charity #1188543.