Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) BGKT
Castle Street Community Centre
Castle Street
Kendal
LA9 7AD
Westmorland and Furness
BGKT Buddhist Group of Kendal (Theravada) was founded in 1991 and celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021. Theravada is the oldest school of Buddhism in the world.
Open Meeting
BGKT holds an open meeting once a month on the 3rd Sunday of the month (except December), 2.00 – 4.30pm. Venue: Castle Street Community Centre, Castle Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 7AD. Detached Room - entrance on the side of the building.
These meetings are led by lay teachers authorized by the Theravada Buddhist Sangha [Community of Theravada Buddhist Monks].
Meetings include: meditation, mindfulness, talks, discussion, Q and A and tea and biscuits.
Everyone is welcome.
Free- donations to cover room hire welcome.
Timetable to participate from home is on the BGKT website.
Vesak Celebration
The Buddhist Festival of Vesak celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of The Buddha on the full moon day in the ancient lunar month of Vesakha (May/June). This annual celebration includes a Puja Ceremony followed by sharing of food. This celebration is led by lay Teachers Authorized by the Sangha [Community of Theravada Buddhist Monks]. Timetable to participate from home is on the BGKT website.