What Retreats, Special Events, and Prayers Does Meditate in Sydney Run?

Meditate in Sydney (Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney) runs more than weekly classes: it lists one-off courses and special events, guided retreats, chanted prayers, and Kadampa festivals. You can check current dates through its Calendar of Events, Monthly Calendar, and Yearly Calendar 2026 pages. The specific events below are the ones named on the site, so treat them as examples of what the centre offers rather than a fixed schedule — dates and venues should be confirmed on the calendar before you go.

Courses and special events

These are single-session or short courses, usually built around a practical theme rather than a full study program. Examples listed on the site include:

• Meditation 101: The Foundations of Meditation — an introductory course for people starting out.
• How to Calm the Anxious Mind — a themed course addressing anxiety through meditation.
• Prayers for World Peace — a prayer-based event open to attendees.
• How to Let Go — a themed course on releasing attachment or tension.

The centre also lists a Wollongong event, When Life Feels Too Much: Finding Calm, Space and Balance in Thirroul, so not everything happens at the Sydney centre itself.

Retreats and chanted prayers

Beyond courses, the site names two retreat formats and a regular prayer activity:

Retreats differ from weekly classes in format: they are concentrated blocks of practice, and the Vajrasattva Retreat in particular spans several days. If you are deciding between a course and a retreat, the course suits a first taste of a theme, while a retreat suits setting aside extended time for practice.

Kadampa festivals

The centre also points to the wider Kadampa network through:

• National Festivals
• International Festivals

These are larger gatherings organised at the festival level rather than by the local centre, so details and registration sit outside the weekly class listings.

How to check what's on

Use the centre's calendar pages to confirm dates, times, and locations before attending:

1. Calendar of Events — the main listing of upcoming activities.
2. Monthly Calendar — a month-by-month view.
3. Yearly Calendar 2026 — a longer-range overview.

You can also contact the centre directly at 0425 346 173 or [email protected], or use the Member's Login if you already have an account. Because the events above are drawn from the site's listings, always verify the current date and venue on the calendar rather than relying on the examples here.