We're closed for retreat the last week of March - no classes from Tue 25 to Sat 29 March
No Classes Tue 25 to Sat 29 March
Classes are not on while we prepare for The Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha on Sat 29 March
please join us for this special event – info here:
Weekly Classes
Turner
Every Tuesday 7pm (except 25 Mar) : Meditation & Buddhism Class No class Tue 25 Mar
Dealing with Life: Loss, Uncertainty, Difficult People & Conflict
Friends Meeting House, 17 Bent St, Turner
Red Hill on Saturdays
Every Saturday 10am (except 29 Mar) : Meditation & Buddhism Class No class Sat 29 Mar
Dealing with Life: Loss, Uncertainty, Difficult People & Conflict
10am – 11.15am $15
56 Endeavour St, Red Hill – all welcome
Weston Creek
Every Tuesday 11am (except 25 Mar) : Simply Meditate Class No class Tue 25 Mar
11am – 12pm $12
Weston Creek Community Centre at Whitney Place, Weston
Belconnen
Every Wednesday 12.30pm (except 26 Mar) : Simply Meditate Class No class 26 Mar
12.30pm – 1.15pm $12
Belconnen Arts Centre, Emu Bank
Red Hill on Thursdays
Every Thursday 10am (except 27 Mar) : Simply Meditate Class No class Thu 27 Mar
10am – 10.45am by donation
at 56 Endeavour St Red Hill
Barton: Meditate by the Lake
Every Saturday 8am (except 29 Mar) : Free Outdoor Guided Meditation
8am – 8.30am Free Event NOT ON SAT 29 MAR
at Bowen Park in front of On-Lake Cafe
Click here for directions to our spot
Weekend Events
Medicine Buddha Empowerment & Retreat
Sat 29 March
Medicine Buddha is the embodiment of the healing power of all enlightened beings. He liberates living beings from outer and inner sickness. At this special event, Kelsang Dana will grant the Empowerment of Medicine Buddha and give commentary to the Medicine Buddha Sadhana practice. Optional retreat on Sun 30 March.
Australian Dharma Celebration 2025
held over Easter at Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia in the Dandenongs
Gen Kelsang Rabten will grant the empowerment of Je Tsongkhapa and give teachings on prayer and faith. This will be a very special weekend away – with meditators from across Australia.
Uncomplicate Your Life
Sun 4 May 10am – 1pm
Discover three methods drawn from Buddha’s timeless wisdom that we can use in our modern daily life to ward off feelings of overload and overwhelm. They’ll give us a reliable sense of direction and priority, and bring us to the clarity of mind we need to navigate life’s complexities.
Emptiness Weekend Retreat
30 May – 1 June
at Lake George with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana
Go deeper and enjoy a weekend of meditation, teachings and relaxed company in spectacular nature.
Meditate by the Lake
Meditate by the Lake: Free Event
Every Saturday 8am-8.30am
Start your weekend right with a half hour guided meditation by the lake, with Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana.
In front of On-Lake Cafe in Bowen Park, Barton.
Kids and dogs welcome!
Get directions to our spot in Bowen ParkI
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