Dorking Dhamma was founded in 2022 by Paul Meek. A working client of Paul's had expressed interest in Buddhism. She suggested he should set up a local group so people could learn more about Buddhism and practice meditation together. Paul then asked permission to start the group from Ajahn Succito, a senior monk from a Forest Tradition monastery that Paul had regularly served and attended. He gave his blessings to this. Dorking Dhamma has been running on Monday evenings ever since.