What is Meditate in Sydney?

Meditate in Sydney is the public-facing name of Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney, a modern Buddhist meditation centre and meditation space in central Sydney. It offers meditation and Buddhism teaching through weekly classes, courses, retreats, chanted prayers, and special events, with classes held at multiple locations across the city as well as a Wollongong programme. It suits anyone looking for a structured way to learn meditation or explore Buddhist practice in and around Sydney.

Who runs it and what it is

The centre is a Kadampa Buddhist meditation centre. Its website describes it as "a modern Buddhist meditation centre and peaceful meditation space in the heart of Sydney, with classes throughout the city." It sits within the Kadampa tradition, and the site lists pages covering its founder, international teachers, and its tradition under an About section.

It is not only a drop-in meditation room. The centre functions as an organisation with:

• A teaching programme (weekly and monthly classes)
• Longer courses and special events
• Retreats and chanted prayers
• Festivals at national and international level
• A membership scheme and volunteer/donation options

What it offers

Weekly and monthly classes

Classes run on a fixed weekly schedule across several suburbs. From the site's class listing:

This shows the centre covers general meditation classes, a "Simply Meditate" format, a children's class, and a Foundation Program for more committed study.

Courses and special events

The site lists upcoming courses and events, for example:

• Meditation 101: The Foundations of Meditation
• How to Calm the Anxious Mind
• Prayers for World Peace
• How to Let Go

There is also a Wollongong programme, with an event titled "When Life Feels Too Much: Finding Calm, Space and Balance" in Thirroul.

Retreats and prayers

Under "Meditation Retreats & Prayers" the site lists Chanted Prayers, Silent City Retreats, and a Vajrasattva Retreat. These are longer or more focused practice formats than the weekly classes.

Festivals

The centre connects to Kadampa Festivals, with pages for National Festivals and International Festivals, plus a calendar of events, monthly calendar, and yearly calendar (including 2026).

Class types explained

The site distinguishes several programme levels:

• Simply Meditate – a meditation-focused class format, offered at several locations.
• General Program (GP) – the general weekly class programme.
• Foundation Program (FP) – a more structured study programme, listed on Sundays at Surry Hills.
• Teacher Training Program (TTP) – a programme for those training as teachers.

If you are new, the Simply Meditate or General Program classes are the entry points; Foundation and Teacher Training are for people who want to go further.

Practical access

• Locations: classes run across Balmain, Manly, Neutral Bay, Mona Vale, Surry Hills, Epping, and Marrickville, plus a Wollongong programme.
• Contact: phone 0425 346 173 or email [email protected].
• Online entry points: the site has a Member's Login and social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
• Getting involved: membership, volunteering, and donating are listed as options.

The site references a "premium" keyword but does not publish prices or payment details in the material available, so check the relevant class or membership page directly for current costs and any login requirements.

Is it for you?

Choose Meditate in Sydney if you want:

• A Kadampa Buddhist context rather than a secular-only meditation course
• A regular weekly class near one of the listed suburbs
• A progression path from drop-in classes to structured study and retreats
• Access to larger Kadampa festival events

Look elsewhere if you want a purely clinical or secular mindfulness programme with no Buddhist framework, or if you need a location outside the suburbs and regions listed.