Simply Meditate
Tuesdays at Weston Creek
Wednesdays at Belconnen
Thursdays at Tuggeranong
"When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subside and our mind becomes still,
a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within."
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
No classes from Sun 21 Dec to Mon 12 Jan
NEW in 2026!
Thursday evening class
starting 15 Jan in Tuggeranong
& our Belconnen class changes to
Friday mornings
at Nellie Hall at Melba Shops
Simply Meditate Classes
- enjoy learning how to meditate
Come any week
Be guided through two relaxing meditations, each 15 mins long.
Relax Body & Mind
Clear Mind
Kind Heart
Receive a short teaching based in Buddhist wisdom, and practical meditation tips to build your confidence. You’ll learn how to meditate and how to improve your focus & clarity of mind.
Seating is on chairs. No need to book. Suitable for everyone.
Final 2025 class is Wed 17 Dec
Tuesday mornings
at Weston Creek
11am – 12pm $12
Weston Creek Community Centre, Whitney Place, Weston – find us in Meeting Room 1
Next to Cooleman Court – free off-street parking & accessible
With Resident Teacher Kelsang Dana
Wednesday lunchtimes at
Belconnen
moves to Fridays @ Melba in 2026
12.30pm – 1.15pm $12
at Belconnen Arts Centre, 118 Emu Bank, Belconnnen
Find our new venue for Fridays in 2026 here
With Resident Teacher Kelsang Dana
Thursday evenings at
Tuggeranong
New! starts 15 Jan
Thursdays 6.30pm – 7.15pm $12
101 Cowlishaw St, Greenway (our room is inside the 55Plus Club – all ages welcome!)
Free off-street parking & accessible
With Buddhist Teacher Raquel James
The Teachers
Kelsang Dana
The teacher of our Weston Creek & Belconnen classes is Buddhist nun Kelsang Dana, the Resident Teacher of Bodhisattva Kadampa Buddhist Centre. Dana has been teaching Buddhist meditation for over 12 years. Through her joyful and loving aspect, she is able to communicate the essential points of meditation and Buddhism in a practical way that makes people feel confident, uplifted and encouraged.
Raquel James
The teacher of our Tuggeranong class is Buddhist teacher Raquel James. Raquel has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for 12 years. As a parent and in her professional life, Raquel has ample experience of applying Buddha’s timeless wisdom to everyday challenges, and becoming a more peaceful person. Her open and natural style enables people to relate easily to her teachings.
Contact Us
Telephone 0477 044 607
Email info@meditateincanberra.org