# Event Details - **Event Name**: Being a Friend of the World - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+00:00) - **Event Description**: A Special Christmas CourseAbout this Event At Christmas, there is often a natural softening in the heart—a wish to be kinder, more open, more connected to others. In the midst of this, we can also pause and reflect on something deeper: how to carry that same quality of heart into everyday life, not just as a seasonal feeling, but as a steady way of being.Much of the time, we are guided by a quiet focus on ourselves—our concerns, our needs, our plans. Yet through simple Buddhist wisdom and meditation, we can begin to loosen this grip and discover a more expansive way of relating to life—one grounded in care, patience, and genuine concern for others.In this half-day Christmas course, Chelvi guides us through practical teachings and meditations that help shift our attention outward, towards connection rather than self-absorption. As we do, something begins to change: life feels less heavy, less confined, and more open.From a Buddhist perspective, this movement of mind is known as the bodhisattva path—a gradual turning towards living with kindness, clarity, and the wish to benefit others. It is not abstract or distant, but something we can begin to experience immediately in how we think, speak, and respond in daily life.Held in the reflective spirit of Christmas, this course offers a simple invitation: to step back from ourselves for a moment, and discover the quiet joy of becoming more of a friend to the world.Saturday 12th December | 2pm - 5pmVENUE: Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2ASPlease note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the course only.ScheduleRegistration: 1.40 pmSession one - 2 pm - 3.15 pmBreak - 3.15 pm - 3.45 pmSession two - 3.45 pm - 5 pmPrice:£25 General Admission£20 low income (unemployed or on benefits)Monthly membership & Full time students- freemeditateinkent.comEveryone Welcome! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/canterbury/being-a-friend-of-the-world/100001989989286525 - **Event Categories**: workshops, meditation, health-wellness, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Friends Meeting House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Canterbury - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Friends Meeting House - **lat**: 51.2809462 - **long**: 1.0795713999999634 - **full address**: Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Being a Friend of the World - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/9263128f3ea5cbadb830c03213132ec6065e3f059f2061dc80d3e4f32097ff6c-rimg-w1200-h1196-dce8e8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1786481355 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Being a Friend of the World being held? - **A:** Being a Friend of the World takes place on Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 12 Dec, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Friends Meeting House, 6 The Friars, Canterbury, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Being a Friend of the World? - **A:** Being a Friend of the World is organized by Kadampa Meditation Centre Kent. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Being a Friend of the World is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Canterbury, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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