# Event Details - **Event Name**: Meditations for a Kind Heart - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Cultivating a Good Heart with Buddhist Nun Kelsang OdenAbout this EventMeditations for a Kind HeartCultivating a Good Heart with Buddhist Nun Kelsang OdenOpen your heart and discover inner peace in this nurturing half‑day course exploring Buddhist meditations for developing loving‑kindness — the profound source of happiness for ourselves and others.Drawing on the gentle and practical wisdom of Kadampa Buddhism, this course invites you to explore what it truly means to cultivate a kind and open heart. Buddhist Nun Kelsang Oden, through guided meditations and clear teachings, will help you:Calm the mind and cultivate a warm, compassionate inner state.Understand the difference between attachment and genuine love, and how loving‑kindness leads to lasting peace and joy.Extend loving‑kindness from yourself to loved ones, difficult people, and all living beings.Feel how these practices can transform daily challenges into opportunities for deeper connection and wellbeing.Whether you are new to meditation or familiar with Buddhist practice, this course offers practical tools you can bring into your everyday life — helping you to cherish others, soothe stress and tension, and build a foundation of kindness that ripples out into the world.Join us for a supportive, heart‑centred morning of meditation and reflection in Folkestone.Saturday 9th May | 10.00am - 1pmVENUE: The Green Room Folkestone, The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XLCOST: £20 General Admission£25 Low income (unemployed or on benefits)Monthly members and Full time students - freeRefreshments are providedPlease note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the course only.Schedule:Registration: 9.40amSession one - 10am - 11.15amBreak - 11.15am - 11.45amSession two - 11.45am - 1.00pmmeditateinkent.comEveryone Welcome! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/folkestone/meditations-for-a-kind-heart/100001982179609571 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness, Art, fine-arts - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Folkestone - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Green Room Folkestone - **lat**: 51.0753377 - **long**: 1.1633692 - **full address**: The Green Room Folkestone, The Grand, Folkestone, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Meditations for a Kind Heart - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3fd33b6a26f379c25440fe595945dd19e9beb6e848914b9442dc6f9ef331b492-rimg-w1024-h614-dca86017-gmir.jpg?v=1770400903 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Meditations for a Kind Heart being held? - **A:** Meditations for a Kind Heart takes place on Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 09 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Green Room Folkestone, The Grand, Folkestone, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Meditations for a Kind Heart? - **A:** Tickets for Meditations for a Kind Heart are priced at GBP 25 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 25AvailableLow IncomeGBP 20AvailableMonthly Subscribed Members of KMC Kent OnlyFreeAvailableFull time studentsFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Meditations for a Kind Heart? - **A:** Meditations for a Kind Heart is organized by Kadampa Meditation Centre Kent. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Meditations for a Kind Heart 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 Folkestone, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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