Weekly Meditation Classes

Meditation & Buddhism

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane is a modern meditation space located in the heart of Spring Hill. Our meditation room is carpeted and soundproofed, with air conditioning and purified air. Seating is available on comfortable chairs. The Centre provides a comfortable and relaxed environment in which people can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Buddhism for themselves. Everyone is welcome!

Drop-in General Program Classes

Our weekly meditation drop-in classes are taught by qualified Buddhist teachers, and are very easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. The classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced practitioners, and emphasize how to use meditation and subsequent practices amidst the busyness of modern, daily life. The union of Buddha’s teachings within our daily life is the essence of Kadampa Buddhism. Everybody welcome.

Resolving Relationship Difficulties

Buddha taught special methods for dealing with difficult conversations, relationships and situations. Even a slight understanding of these methods can make a significant positive difference to our handling of challenging situations and their results. These powerful tools, including the practice of meditation, can help us deal productively – even happily (yes, this is possible) – with difficulties.

Instead of feeling anxious, defensive, angry, depressed or overwhelmed, the practice of meditation can empower us with the skills we need to deal with conflict and confrontation with clarity and confidence.

At these weekly drop-in classes, you will learn how to stop feeling dragged down by difficulties and leave with the practical tools you need.  The classes are self contained so you can join anytime. No experience needed. Everyone is welcome.

No need to book. Just drop in!

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane | 109 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill

Wednesdays 7 – 8.15pm ️ Nov  22  •   29  •  Dec  6  •  13

Thursdays 10.30 -11.45am ️ Nov  23  •   30  •  Dec  7  •  14

Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.

$15 per class | Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

See here for parking and transport information.

Other class locations: 

Forrest Lake Community Hall | 60 College Ave | Tuesdays 7 – 8.15pm

Nov  21  •   28  •  Dec  5  •  12 | Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

Strathpine Alf Shaw Community Centre | 190 Stanley Street | Mondays 7 – 8.15pm

️ Nov  20  •   27  •  Dec  4  •  11 | Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

Wynnum Community Centre Gallery Room | 105 Florence Street | Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.45am

️ Nov  21  •   28  •  Dec  5  •  12 | Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

January Meditation Challenge: Six Habits of Happy People

Happiness is something that each one of us has the potential to experience, but often our habitual ways of thinking take us in the opposite direction. In six topics over three weeks, we’ll learn critical lessons about some of the habits of happy people that will enrich our life’s experience.
We will explore meditations and ways of thinking that uplift the mind. By carrying these into our day we can maintain a light, joyful attitude whatever life throws our way.
Evening classes will run on Mondays and Wednesdays; daytime classes will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Take the challenge to start 2024 with great habits that can last a lifetime.

Class schedule:

Week 1 | Class 1 (Mon 8 & Tues 9): Contentment – ‘When we are enjoying internal peace and happiness our craving for external sources of pleasure naturally declines and it is easy to remain content.’

Week 1 | Class 2 (Wed 10 & Thur 11): Acceptance – ‘Patient acceptance is often thought to be a weak and passive response to problems we have neither the power nor the courage to solve. In reality, however, being patient is far from being passive.’

Week 2 | Class 1 (Mon 15 & Tues 16): Gratitude – ‘If we recognise and appreciate the good qualities, especially the great kindness, of other living beings we will naturally cherish them and want to repay their kindness.’

Week 2 | Class 2 (Wed 17 & Thur 18): Joy – By learning to rejoice we can share everyone’s happiness.

Week 3 | Class 1 (Mon 22 & Tues 23): Generosity – ‘from giving comes wealth’ or ‘generosity is the main cause of great resources.’

Week 3 | Class 2 (Wed 24 & Thur 25): Wisdom – ‘… there is no greater method for experiencing peace of mind and happiness than to understand and meditate on emptiness.’

Drop in or book online and save!

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane | 109 Leichardt Street, Spring Hill

Mondays & Wednesdays 7 – 8.15pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays 10.30 -11.45am

Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.

$15 per class or book six classes for $75 | Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

See here for parking and transport information.

Drop-in Class Locations

 

Kadampa Meditation Centre Brisbane | 109 Leichardt Street | Wednesdays 7 – 8.15pm | Thursdays 10.30-11.45am

Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

Forrest Lake Community Hall | 60 College Ave | Tuesdays 7 – 8.15pm 

Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

Strathpine Alf Shaw Community Centre | 190 Stanley Street | Mondays 7 – 8.15pm 

 Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

Wynnum Community Centre Gallery Room | 105 Florence Street | Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.45am

$15 per class | Booking not required.

Available to attend online for Centre members. Click here for details about our live-streamed events.

10 Class Pass

 

If you plan on attending our weekly drop-in classes on a regular basis you might like to consider purchasing a 10 Class Pass. For $135 you can attend 10 of our $15 drop-in classes anywhere in Brisbane. At the same time as saving you money your purchase will help support the development of Kadampa Buddhism throughout the region.

Class passes are available to purchase from reception or from your Class Assistant and are transferable.

Free Lunchtime Meditation

Refresh your mind and find some inner peace on your lunch break.

Drop-in for a free 15-minute guided lunchtime meditation. There is no need to book. Comfortable seating is available on chairs.

No meditation experience is necessary, classes are suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Everyone is welcome.

Mon – Thurs & Sat* 12.30 -12.45pm

* Saturdays – please note there is no free guided meditation when other events are scheduled on Saturdays, please see calendar below for dates.

Free

If you are coming up from the city, you may like to catch the free Spring Hill Loop bus. See here for more information.

Other class locations: 

North Lakes Library: Thurs 12.30 – 12.45pm

Strathpine Library: Wed 12.30 – 12.45pm

Prayers for World Peace

Prayers for World Peace is a free meditation class that gives us the opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. Classes include two guided meditations a talk and inspiring prayers for world peace.

Everyone is welcome.

Saturdays 12.30 -1.30pm ️ Nov 18 | Dec 9

Free

lamrim retreatPrayers & Chanted Meditations

Meditation prayers (or Puja in sanskrit) are an important component of training in a spiritual life. They help us to still our mind, connect with enlightened beings, and prepare our mind for meditation. Everyone is welcome to attend chanted prayers, there is no need to book and no fee.

Everyone is welcome.

️ Please Check the Calendar

Free

Foundation Program: How to Understand the Mind

️ Thursdays 7 – 9pm

Membership

Teacher: Gen Kelsang Ani

What does the foundation program involve?

The Foundation Program (FP) provides a special opportunity to deepen your understanding and experience of Buddha’s teachings. Joining FP involves participating in all the study and discussion classes and taking an exam at the end of each section of the book. Each study class consists of chanted prayers, guided meditation, teaching and discussion.

Monthly membership of KMC Brisbane is required while studying FP. The cost of this is $100 per month, which also enables you to attend all the general program classes, workshops and retreats held at the Centre.

About the book being studied

“We often say, ‘My mind, my mind’, but if someone were to ask us, ‘What is your mind’, we would have no correct answer. This is because we do not understand the nature and function of the mind correctly.” Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
This book offers us deep insight into our mind and shows how an understanding of its nature and functions can be used practically in everyday experience to improve our lives.

Like to know more?

If you would like to join FP or come along to trial a class, please email fp@meditateinbrisbane.org

 

November 2023

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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  • Sojong
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Powa
  • Puja: WFJ with Tsog
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  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Strathpine Meditation Class
14
  • Shop Open
  • Wynnum Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Forest Lake Meditation Class
15
  • Precepts
  • Quick Path to Great Bliss
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
16
  • Shop Open
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • FP - Foundation Program
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18
  • Shop Open
  • Prayers for World Peace
  • Puja: Kangso
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20
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Strathpine Meditation Class
21
  • Shop Open
  • Wynnum Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Forest Lake Meditation Class
22
  • Quick Path to Great Bliss
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
23
  • Shop Open
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • FP - Foundation Program
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25
  • Vajrasattva Retreat
  • Puja: OSG
26
27
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Strathpine Meditation Class
28
  • Shop Open
  • Wynnum Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: Heart Jewel
  • Forest Lake Meditation Class
29
  • Quick Path to Great Bliss
  • Shop Open
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
30
  • Shop Open
  • Spring Hill Meditation Class
  • Free Meditation
  • Puja: WFJ
  • FP - Foundation Program