# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Joy of Pure Freedom - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Discovering the True Source of Lasting HappinessAbout this EventWhen it comes to finding happiness, most of us instinctively look for it outside ourselves — in relationships, achievements, status, or possessions. Yet these sources never provide lasting happiness. Often, they give rise to disappointment, conflict, and even greater unhappiness. Still, we continue to search in the same way, caught in a cycle of always seeking, but never truly finding what we long for.According to Buddha, we remain trapped in this cycle because of a misunderstanding about where happiness actually comes from. In truth, each of us has within our own mind the potential to experience limitless joy and genuine freedom from suffering. This potential is not something distant or reserved for special people — it is something we can begin to uncover right now.By learning how to access our own reservoir of inner peace, we gain a direct taste of our true nature and potential. From this experience, our understanding naturally deepens, revealing where real freedom lies. As we continue to cultivate this inner peace, a growing sense of joy, clarity, and boundless possibility can gradually permeate our lives.Join us for this half-day meditation event with KMC Kent’s Principal Teacher, James Baskerville, who will gently guide us in learning how to begin cultivating the pure joy and freedom that already exists within our own mind.This retreat is suitable for complete beginners as well as experienced practitioners, and offers a meaningful opportunity to reconnect with a deeper, more reliable source of happiness.Saturday 16th May | 10am to 1pmVENUE: Wye Village Hall, TN25 5EABOOKING ONLINE ESSENTIAL.Please note: Online Booking & Payment prior the start of the course only.Price: £25 - General Admission£20 - Low income (unemployed or on benefits)FREE - Members and Full Time StudentsSchedule:Registration: 9.40amSession one - 10am - 11.15amBreak - 11.15am - 11.45amSession two - 11.45am - 1.00pmmeditateinkent.comEveryone Welcome! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wye/the-joy-of-pure-freedom/100001982180209365 - **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, meditation - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 25, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Wye - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Wye Village Hall - **lat**: 51.1833277 - **long**: 0.9329035999999998 - **full address**: Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Joy of Pure Freedom - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/01a496fb73bd6ef4fd0a26067238e5ac4f2a45beb80608779f949b0178abcaa5-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc1d2731-gmir.jpg?v=1770139874 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Joy of Pure Freedom being held? - **A:** The Joy of Pure Freedom takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Wye Village Hall, Bridge Street, Wye, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Joy of Pure Freedom? - **A:** The Joy of Pure Freedom is organized by Kadampa Meditation Centre Kent. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Joy of Pure Freedom 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 Wye, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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