The Quadrangle

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The Quadrangle The Quadrangle is a large Victorian model farmstead in Kent, UK. Built in 1870 it is now used as an educational space, retreat centre, and gathering place.

The organisation's aim is to support ecological literacy, well-being, social justice and the emer The Quadrangle is a converted Victorian farmstead in the Darent valley, Kent. Within easy reach of London by train (30-45 minutes). 7 miles north of Sevenoaks.

Tools of Liberation 19-20 Sept The Quadrangle with Martin Aylward | Meditation & Dharma Teacher ⁠⁠A weekend of Silence, ...
14/09/2026

Tools of Liberation 19-20 Sept The Quadrangle with Martin Aylward | Meditation & Dharma Teacher ⁠
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A weekend of Silence, Stillness & Dharma⁠
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More info in the bio or email [email protected]⁠
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“What’s the difference between thinking and noticing? A thought arises:- “I am doing this”- “I am worried about that”And...
05/09/2026

“What’s the difference between thinking and noticing?

A thought arises:
- “I am doing this”
- “I am worried about that”

And we take it to be who we are.

If you are the one who is thinking…who is the one that is noticing?

“Meditation, then, is the process by which we make the shift from identifying with our thinking to noticing our thinking. It teaches you that you are not your thoughts." Martin Aylward Awake Where You Are.

Join us for Tools of Liberation 18-20 Sept

More info in the bio or email [email protected]

Tools of Liberation: Wisdom, Presence and Love 18 - 20 September Join dharma teacher Martin Aylward and a group of other like-minded souls for a weekend of depth and openness, silence and stillness, love and freedom. Tickets: https://buytickets.at/quincekaraltd/2286529 Image above: Martin and his so...

25/07/2026

“What does this actually mean?

Most of us come to meditation wanting to arrive somewhere.
A quieter mind.
A deeper peace.
Something other than this.

But awareness isn’t somewhere you get to.
It’s what’s already here when you stop working so hard to find it.

This is the heart of Buddhist meditation practice.
Not achieving presence, but noticing what happens when we stop leaving.”

Tools of Liberation - A Weekend of Silence, Stillness & Dharma with Martin Aylward 18–20 September
Step away from the noise. Rest in presence. Discover the freedom of deep practice.
For those curious about immersive meditation retreats and seasoned practitioners alike.

More info in bio

Meditation video credit

“Relax. Nothing you do really matters. Wake up. Everything you do really matters.” ⁠⁠“I came up with this a while back, ...
18/07/2026

“Relax. Nothing you do really matters. Wake up. Everything you do really matters.” ⁠
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“I came up with this a while back, and I still find I need reminding of both halves. Take only the first and it curdles into something nihilistic - numb to the world around you. Take only the second and it curdles into something else - stressful, driven, frantic. ⁠
Neither one alone is the teaching.⁠
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There’s something astronauts describe called the overview effect - seeing Earth from space, no borders visible, and the conflicts we’re caught up in suddenly looking small. That’s relax, nothing you do really matters.⁠
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And then there’s this: the way you make your tea matters. The way you move through your home matters. The way you greet the person at the checkout matters. That’s wake up, everything you do really matters.”⁠
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This post derives from Martin’s musings during Daily Meditations on .live ⁠
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Join us for Tools of Liberation: 18-20 Sept. A weekend of silence, stillness, dharma teaching with ⁠
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More info in the Bi

🏮LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY AT THE QUADRANGLE🏮We would love to be to welcome you at the Quad!! Please DM us or email hello...
03/07/2026

🏮LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY AT THE QUADRANGLE🏮

We would love to be to welcome you at the Quad!! Please DM us or email [email protected] to lock your escape in

The Forest Garden! 17th-19th July -
The Forest Garden we have amazing accommodation options: Bell Tent, River Hut, Air Stream, Horse Box Kitchen, loo and shower! You can also come and pitch your own tent!

The Whole Site 31st July- 2nd August
A wonderful site for big groups to gather! We can sleep 24 people comfortably across The Granary, Shepards Barn and Dormitories! Also there will be access to The Forest Garden!

We can’t wait to have you!

Fourthland's Art Festival at The Quadrangle 2-4 July. ⁠⁠The Hive - Our Place on Earth ⁠⁠Please join us for this immersiv...
19/06/2026

Fourthland's Art Festival at The Quadrangle 2-4 July. ⁠
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The Hive - Our Place on Earth ⁠
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Please join us for this immersive gathering, which brings together 16 international artists, the programme explores land, myth, and collective imagination through The Wild Medicine Circus.⁠
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https://thequadrangle.co/event/the-hive-our-place-on-earth/

Spring - The Bell Tent has gone up! Get in touch if you'd like to come and stay in our Forest Garden - we have the Airst...
25/04/2026

Spring - The Bell Tent has gone up!

Get in touch if you'd like to come and stay in our Forest Garden - we have the Airstream Caravan (I double and 1 sofa bed), River hut (1 double), Bell tent (2 doubles) and Horsebox Kitchen now all ready for the warm weather.

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The Granary, The Quadrangle, Shoreham Road
Sevenoaks
TN147RP

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