Events, Activities and Retreats

As well as the regular Monday Dharma class and the Wednesday Sangha nights we hold Men only events, Women only events and special one off activities.

Below are details of our weekly meetings and other events in the next few months.

Sangha night

Every Wednesday we have a drop-in gathering at
Sholden Village Hall, Sholden New Road, Sholden, Kent CT14 0AF
Starts 7:00pm to 9:30pm. (Doors open 6:45pm)

This is a friendly and welcoming gathering which includes Meditation, a discussion or a talk on the Buddha Dharma, Buddhist Ritual as well as a cup of tea.
       
These are open to all those who are familiar with the Triranta Buddhist Community's meditation practices of the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana.

Suggested donation £8.00

 

If you are interested please come along or to find out more please do contact us.

Dharma Class
Tuesday at 7:00pm to 9:00pm

For those who want to take their understanding of the Dharma further.

This group are following the Triratna Buddhist Community Mitra study course. The course is a step by step programme of study, all the papers for the course can be found at Free Buddhist Audio - Dharma Class notes

Suggested donation £6.00

 

If you would like to come along please call Dharmachari Danapriya
   t: 01304 379779  m: 0790 5620 115
   or email him at  mail@danapriya.org

 

Compassionate Communication
Led by Vajraghanta and Danapriya.
– No need to book – Pay by donation.

Saturday 18th February 1000 to 1630 at Sholden Village Hall.

Come and find out what it means to listen to another person in a way that brings new depth to human relationships.

Vajraghanta is a woman Order Member who has been leading Compassionate Communication events for many years and I am so please that she is coming to share her wealth of experience with us here in Deal.

 

 

Please note this day is open to all members of the East Kent Buddhist Group and will be by donation on the day.

No need to book.

Please bring something vegetarian to share for lunch.

To find out more contact Danapriya

t: 01304 379 779    m: 07905 620 115   e: mail@danapriya.org
        12 South Goodwins Court
         The Marina
         Deal CT14 6NR

Meditation and Buddhism
4 week introductory course

Mondays January 30th , February 6th, 20th and 27th 2012.
19.00hrs to 20.45hrs
at the Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal.

Cost £48 (concession £30)

To book your place:
   Pay online to

         I. D. Dixon:  Bank:                     Barclays
                              account number: 10440655
                              sort code:              201792
                              ref:                          M&B intro (Your name)

    or send a cheque payable to I. D. Dixon to

         Danapriya
         12 South Goodwins Court
         The Marina
         Deal CT14 6NR

If you wish to know more call Danapriya on:
   t: 01304 379 779  m: 07905 620 115
   or email him at  mail@danapriya.org

Women’s Day led by Sudarshini and Vandika

At Sholden Village Hall on Saturday 31st March at 1000 to 1630.
Some of you will remember Sudarshini and Vandika from the Sangha retreat at Kench Hill last November. They both are inspiring women and have kindly and spontaneously offered to led a day at East Kent for women – so do come.

Please note this day is open to all women and will be by donation on the day. (No need to book).

Please bring something vegetarian to share for lunch.

 

To find out more contact Danapriya

t: 01304 379 779    m: 07905 620 115   e: mail@danapriya.org
       

        12 South Goodwins Court
         The Marina
         Deal CT14 6NR

‘The Sangha Jewel’ - East Kent Sangha’s, Summer retreat.

Friday 8th June to Monday 11th June 2012 – 3 nights – at Vajrasana, Walsham le Willows, Suffolk.

Led by Danapriya, Ratnaghosha, Silanandi and Satyavasin.

Cost £165.00 this includes full board with vegetarian meals, accommodation in shared rooms and a full programme.

To book; Send a deposit of £30 via online banking or by cheque (details below) Balance due on 27th April.

Also send me the following details: Any special requirements i.e. diet, disabled access, health issues? Also if you can offer transport to others if so how many and where from? And if you need a lift, where from?

To book your place:
   Pay online to

         I. D. Dixon:  Bank:                     Barclays
                              account number: 10440655
                              sort code:              201792
                              ref:                         Retreat (Your name)

    or send a cheque payable to I. D. Dixon to

         Danapriya
         12 South Goodwins Court
         The Marina
         Deal CT14 6NR

If you wish to know more call Danapriya on:
         t: 01304 379 779  m: 07905 620 115
        or email him at  mail@danapriya.org

 

     

Members of the East Kent Buddhist Group
Vajrasana, Suffolk 2008, Kench Hill 2010 & Vajrasana 2011