How to Find a Weekly Meditation Class Near You in Sydney

Meditate in Sydney (Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney) runs weekly classes across multiple suburbs, so the fastest way to find one near you is to match your available day with a listed location, then confirm the class type. Classes appear on Mondays through Sundays in suburbs including Balmain, Manly, Neutral Bay, Mona Vale, Surry Hills, Epping and Marrickville, with the widest choice on weekends at Surry Hills. Use the site's Find a Class page or the Calendar to confirm current times before you go.

Weekly class locations by day

The centre's weekly schedule is organised by day and suburb. Based on the published timetable:

If you work in the city, Surry Hills is the most flexible option because it appears on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. If you're on the Northern Beaches, Manly, Mona Vale and Neutral Bay cover Monday and Tuesday. For the inner west, Balmain (Monday) and Marrickville (Saturday) are the relevant entries.

Which class type suits you

The centre lists several class formats, and they differ in commitment level rather than in location:

• Simply Meditate — a drop-in style guided meditation class, offered at Surry Hills (Tuesday and Saturday) and Marrickville (Saturday). A reasonable starting point if you want to try meditation without committing to a study programme.
• General Program (GP) — the standard weekly class format covering meditation and Buddhism topics.
• Foundation Program (FP) — a structured study programme, listed on Sundays at Surry Hills. This suits people who want an ongoing, systematic course rather than a weekly drop-in.
• Teacher Training Program (TTP) — listed under the centre's classes for those further along the path.
• Meditation & Buddhism for Kids — a Saturday class at Surry Hills for children.

If your goal is simply to find a class near you this week, choose a Simply Meditate or General Program class. If you want a fixed weekly commitment with study materials, look at the Foundation Program.

Courses, retreats and special events

Beyond the weekly timetable, the centre runs one-off courses and retreats that are worth checking if the weekly schedule doesn't fit:

• Courses & special events — examples listed include Meditation 101: The Foundations of Meditation, How to Calm the Anxious Mind, Prayers for World Peace, and How to Let Go.
• Retreats & prayers — Silent City Retreats and a Vajrasattva Retreat, plus regular chanted prayers.
• Regional classes — Meditate in Wollongong, with events such as When Life Feels Too Much: Finding Calm, Space and Balance in Thirroul.
• Festivals — National Festivals and International Festivals under the Kadampa Festivals heading.

These are dated events rather than recurring weekly classes, so they need to be checked against the calendar each time.

How to confirm a class before attending

1. Go to the Find a Class page to filter by your suburb or day.
2. Cross-check the Calendar of Events, Monthly Calendar or Yearly Calendar 2026 for date-specific changes, cancellations or public holiday adjustments.
3. Note the class type (Simply Meditate, GP, FP) so you arrive at the right session.
4. If you're unsure, contact the centre directly — the listed phone number is 0425 346 173 and the email is [email protected].

A common pitfall is assuming a suburb's class runs every week at the same time; the timetable shows different suburbs on different days, and special events can replace a regular class. Always verify against the calendar rather than relying on a single listing.

Choosing between locations

• Closest to the CBD / most frequent: Surry Hills — appears on five days, including kids' classes on Saturday.
• Northern Beaches: Manly, Mona Vale, Neutral Bay.
• Inner west: Balmain, Marrickville.
• North shore / northwest: Epping, Neutral Bay.
• Weekend-only option: Saturday classes at Marrickville and Surry Hills, or Sunday at Surry Hills.

If two locations work for you, pick the one whose class type matches your preference — for example, a Saturday Simply Meditate at Marrickville versus a Sunday Foundation Program at Surry Hills are very different commitments.

The centre also offers membership, volunteering and donation options under Get Involved, and a Member's Login for existing members. Pricing for classes, membership or events is not stated in the available page information, so check the individual class or event page for current details.