Membership and Prices
Membership
Becoming a supporting member is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, courses and retreats. If you attend classes regularly, your membership will represent a substantial saving over paying for individual classes. With the free guest passes, you will also have the opportunity to bring a friend to a sample class .
The classes you can attend are unlimited once you have paid your monthly fee, membership also provides many opportunities to deepen your meditation practice and find lasting solutions to the challenges of daily life.
The Benefits
A membership gives you the best conditions
to integrate meditation into your everyday life.
Affordable
Membership is the most economical way to enjoy all our classes, courses and retreats (if you compare it to paying individually). In a nutshell, you will be able to do much more meditation for the same money.
Flexible
Meditate whenever you want, as often as you like. Drop-in to our classes and courses. End your membership at any time.
A Good Cause
Our vision is lasting inner peace and happiness for all. As a member, you are supporting our charitable cause.
An Oasis in Your Town
Support the centre
Akanishta KBC is a registered charity (Registered Charity Number: 1125213) run by volunteers and dedicated students. Everything we do aims to promote world peace and lasting inner peace for all. We are a non-profit organisation and any surplus goes directly back into the running of the centre or to the International Temple Project. Your membership fee therefore helps to spread meditation and Buddhism in the world. At the same time, you receive support and guidance in your own inner development and become part of a growing community of like-minded people.
- Standard Membership
- £36 / month
- Unlimited access to Meditation classes at the centre and branches venues.
- Foundation Programme (*enrolment required)
- Unlimited access to Weekend events – morning courses, retreats, day courses etc (we ask for a donation towards lunch on day courses.)
- Three free guest passes per year
- A Discount for empowerments and special events, such as public talks with guest teachers.
- Benefactor Membership
- £46 / month
- Benefactor is our top tier of membership and has all the benefits of a standard monthly membership, with the added bonus of free entry into special events and four free guest passes per year. By choosing to become a benefactor you are directly supporting the activities and development of your centre. We suggest a minimum of £46 per month, but benefactors can choose to donate as generously as they wish. You can give as generously as you wish.
Membership Q & A
How do I set it up?
It’s a direct debit that can be setup by completing the form on the website. Then you will receive a membership card and confirmation email.
What’s not included?
With a standard membership, Special events and away retreats are not included
Do I need to register for courses if I am a member?
As we have a small meditation room, if you think a course is going to be popular it’s a good idea to book through website to guarantee your space on the course - no payment required.
