BGKT founded 1991. 

All welcome. Free.

https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/ 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Buddhist-Group-of-Kendal-Theravada/348652228579651 

Monthly 3rd Sunday Open Meeting (except December) 

https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting/

BGKT holds an open meeting on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except November and December), from 2.00 – 4.30pm. All welcome. Free. 

Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, LA9 7AD. Detached Room – entrance on the side of the building behind bicycle rack near wall.

2025 Meeting Dates: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November no meeting, December no meeting.

BGKT Open Meeting Timetable to participate from home available at

https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/bgkt-open-meeting-timetable/ 

Open meetings are led by lay teachers authorized to teach by the Theravada Buddhist Sangha [Community of Theravada Buddhist Monks].  Open meetings include The Four Foundations of Mindfulness taught by The Buddha; Tranquillity and Insight Meditation; Walking Meditation. Talks on Buddhism.

BGKT Annual Vesak Celebration in May

Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT holds an annual Vesak Celebration in Kendal. Vesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of The Buddha. BGKT has a beautiful Vesak lantern. All welcome to participate from home. Free. Monday 12 May 2025.

https://www.buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/vesak/