Meditation Classes in Surry Hills

Find a Meditation Class That Suits You

Choose from our weekly meditation classes in Surry Hills. No experience or booking necessary, just drop in!

Day & Time Class & What to Expect Cost
Tuesday
7–8pm
Simply Meditate
Simple, guided meditations to build confidence and develop a regular meditation practice.
$12
Wednesday
7–8.30pm
Meditation & Buddhist Wisdom
Guided meditation and practical teachings for everyday life.
$15
Thursday
10.30–11.45am
Meditation & Buddhist Wisdom
Guided meditation and practical teachings for everyday life.
$15
Saturday
10–10.45am
Simply Meditate
Simple, guided meditations to build confidence and develop a regular meditation practice.
$12
Sunday
10–11.30am
In-depth Meditation & Buddhism
Explore Buddhist teachings and meditation in greater depth.
$15

Free for KMC Sydney members.
Select a day to explore current topics, teachers and venue information.

Tuesdays

Tuesdays | 7–8pm

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Redfern, Surry Hills

Cost $12.00 per class
No charge for KMC Sydney Members

No booking necessary, just drop–in.

How Simply Meditate Works

Meditation classes run Tuesdays throughout the year, with classes grouped into different themed series.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time — come for one class, a whole series, or keep coming as new series begin.

Current series: Meditations for Relaxation | 20, 27 Oct, 3 Nov

Meditations for Relaxation

Reduce stress with guided meditations that use mindfulness of the breath to give rise to a spacious and peaceful feeling, and an experience of contentment and wellbeing.

What to Expect at a Meditation Class

Each class includes:

  • short guidance to prepare for the meditation
  • guided meditation practice
  • simple advice to help improve your meditation
  • time to settle and go a little deeper

Classes are self-contained, so there’s no need to attend every week.

No previous meditation experience is needed.

Surry Hills Meditation Class Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

Our Surry Hills classes are held at our dedicated meditation centre, with an air-conditioned meditation room and a choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Live-stream available for KMC Sydney Members.

Parking

Street parking around the Centre can sometimes be limited. If Chelsea St, Bourke St or South Dowling St are full, try Bishop St and Boronia St, just one block over, where parking is often easier to find.

About the Teacher

Kelsang Luma

With over a decade of experience teaching Modern Buddhism, Kelsang Luma is well-loved for her humble nature, energy and joy. Her practical and uplifting approach makes meditation easy to understand and apply in everyday life.

Coming up Next

Meditations for a Kind Heart | 20, 27 Oct, 3 Nov

Our Simply Meditate classes continue with a new three-week series to help you develop a warmer, more positive approach to others and enjoy happier, more harmonious relationships.

You can join from any week.

Class Breaks

There will be no Surry Hills meditation class on:

 13  Oct

Wednesdays

Wednesdays | 7–8.30pm

21, 28 Oct | 4, 11, 18 Nov

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Redfern, Surry Hills

Cost $15.00 per class
No charge for KMC Sydney Members

No booking necessary, just drop–in.

How Our Surry Hills Meditation Classes Work

Meditation classes run Wednesday throughout the year, with classes grouped into different themed series.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time — come for one class, a whole series, or keep coming as new series begin.

Current series: Breaking Bad Habits | from 21 Oct
Next series: How to Navigate Difficult Relationships | from 25 Nov

Breaking Bad Habits

Break free from the patterns that keep holding you back.

We all have habits we’d like to change. Maybe we overthink, become irritated too quickly, dwell on what went wrong, or find ourselves reacting in the same unhelpful ways again and again.

These patterns can feel like part of who we are, but they’re not. They are habits of mind, and habits can change.

In this meditation series, learn how to recognise the patterns that cause us problems and use meditation to develop healthier ways of thinking and responding.

By changing our mind, we can break free from old habits and experience greater peace, happiness and freedom.

What to Expect at a Meditation Class

Each class includes:

  • a relaxing breathing meditation
  • practical Buddhist teachings
  • a second guided meditation related to the topic
  • simple methods to use in daily life

No previous meditation experience is needed. Classes are suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.

Everyone is welcome.

Surry Hills Meditation Class Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

Our Surry Hills classes are held at our dedicated meditation centre, with an air-conditioned meditation room and a choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Live-stream available for KMC Sydney Members.

Parking

Street parking around the Centre can sometimes be limited. If Chelsea St, Bourke St or South Dowling St are full, try Bishop St and Boronia St, just one block over, where parking is often easier to find.

About the Teacher

Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Lhachog

Gen Kelsang Lhachog is an Australian Buddhist nun who has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Lhachog is an inspiring example of Modern Buddhism in practice. She presents Buddha’s teachings with beautiful clarity, warmth and sincerity, skilfully guiding people from all walks of life to find inner peace and lasting happiness.

Coming Up Next

How to Navigate Difficult Relationships | 23, 30 Nov | 7, 14 Dec

Our Wednesday meditation classes continue with a new four-week series exploring practical Buddhist wisdom for navigating difficult relationships with greater clarity and peace.

You can join from any week.

Class Breaks

There will be no Surry Hills meditation class on:

 23, 30 Dec

Thursdays

Thursdays | 10.30–11.45am

22, 29 Oct | 5, 12, 19 Nov

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Redfern, Surry Hills

Cost $15.00 per class
No charge for KMC Sydney Members

No booking necessary, just drop–in.

How Our Surry Hills Meditation Classes Work

Meditation classes run Thursday throughout the year, with classes grouped into different themed series.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time — come for one class, a whole series, or keep coming as new series begin.

Current series: Breaking Bad Habits | from 22 Oct
Next series: How to Navigate Difficult Relationships | from 26 Nov

Breaking Bad Habits

Break free from the patterns that keep holding you back.

We all have habits we’d like to change. Maybe we overthink, become irritated too quickly, dwell on what went wrong, or find ourselves reacting in the same unhelpful ways again and again.

These patterns can feel like part of who we are, but they’re not. They are habits of mind, and habits can change.

In this meditation series, learn how to recognise the patterns that cause us problems and use meditation to develop healthier ways of thinking and responding.

By changing our mind, we can break free from old habits and experience greater peace, happiness and freedom.

What to Expect at a Meditation Class

Each class includes:

  • a relaxing breathing meditation
  • practical Buddhist teachings
  • a second guided meditation related to the topic
  • simple methods to use in daily life

No previous meditation experience is needed. Classes are suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators.

Everyone is welcome.

Surry Hills Meditation Class Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

Our Surry Hills classes are held at our dedicated meditation centre, with an air-conditioned meditation room and a choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Live-stream available for KMC Sydney Members.

Parking

Street parking around the Centre can sometimes be limited. If Chelsea St, Bourke St or South Dowling St are full, try Bishop St and Boronia St, just one block over, where parking is often easier to find.

About the Teacher

Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Lhachog

Gen Kelsang Lhachog is an Australian Buddhist nun who has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Lhachog is an inspiring example of Modern Buddhism in practice. She presents Buddha’s teachings with beautiful clarity, warmth and sincerity, skilfully guiding people from all walks of life to find inner peace and lasting happiness.

Coming Up Next

How to Navigate Difficult Relationships | 25 Nov | 3, 10, 17 Dec

Our Thursday meditation classes continue with a new four-week series exploring practical Buddhist wisdom for navigating difficult relationships with greater clarity and peace.

You can join from any week.

Class Breaks

There will be no Surry Hills meditation class on:

 24, 31 Dec

Saturdays

Saturdays | 10–10.45am

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Redfern, Surry Hills

Cost $12.00 per class
No charge for KMC Sydney Members

No booking necessary, just drop–in.

How Simply Meditate Works

Meditation classes run Saturdays throughout the year, with classes grouped into different themed series.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time — come for one class, a whole series, or keep coming as new series begin.

Current series: Meditations for a Clear Mind | 24, 31 Oct, 7 Nov

Silent City Retreat will be be held Sat 14th November Click Here for more information
Next series: Meditations for a Kind Heart | 21, 28 Nov, 5, 12 Dec

Meditations for a Clear Mind

Explore three guided meditations on the nature of the mind to clear mental clutter, improve focus and experience a lighter, more flexible mind.
The series concludes with a Silent City Retreat on Sat 14 Nov, 10am–12.30pm, giving you more time to practise and deepen your experience of all three meditations.

What to Expect at a Meditation Class

Each class includes:

  • guided meditation practice
  • simple advice to help improve your meditation
  • time to settle and go a little deeper

Classes are self-contained, so there’s no need to attend every week.

No previous meditation experience is needed.

Surry Hills Meditation Class Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

Our Surry Hills classes are held at our dedicated meditation centre, with an air-conditioned meditation room and a choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Live-stream available for KMC Sydney Members.

Parking

Street parking around the Centre can sometimes be limited. If Chelsea St, Bourke St or South Dowling St are full, try Bishop St and Boronia St, just one block over, where parking is often easier to find.

About the Teacher

Claudio Silva

Having practised Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years, Claudio brings humility, gentleness and sincerity to his teaching, helping people develop their meditation practice and bring Buddha’s teachings into everyday life.

Coming up Next

Meditations for a Kind Heart | 21, 28 Nov, 5, 12 Dec

Our Simply Meditate classes continue with a three-week series of guided meditations to develop greater kindness and compassion, and bring more peace and positivity to your relationships.

You can join from any week.

Class Breaks

Please note there will be no Simply Meditate class on the following dates:

14 Nov | Replaced by our Silent City Retreat

19, 26 Dec

Sundays

Sundays | 10–11.30am

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Redfern, Surry Hills

Cost $15.00 per class
No charge for KMC Sydney Members

No booking necessary, just drop–in.

How Sunday Classes Work

Meditation classes run Sundays throughout the year, with classes grouped into different themed series. Sunday classes are a little more indepth that our Wednesday and Thursday classes. Focusing on more traditional Buddhist teachings and how we can use them to help us in our everyday life.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time — come for one class, a whole series, or keep coming as new series begin.

Current series: Meditations for Understanding Reality | 8, 15, 22  Nov
Next series: Meditations for Feeling Connected | 6 Dec

Meditations for Understanding Reality

So much of our stress and unhappiness comes from the way we see ourselves, other people and the world around us.

In this three-class series, explore Buddha’s profound teachings on emptiness and discover how things do not exist in the fixed, solid way they appear. Through meditation, we can begin to loosen our usual ways of seeing things, creating greater freedom in how we think, feel and respond to life.

These classes offer an opportunity to go deeper into Buddhist wisdom and experience how understanding reality can profoundly change our everyday experience.

What to Expect at a Meditation Class

Each class includes:

  • short guided breathing meditation
  • teaching on the current topic
  • guided meditation on the teaching
  • short discussion

Classes are self-contained, so there’s no need to attend every week.

No previous meditation experience is needed.

Surry Hills Meditation Class Venue

Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney
693 South Dowling Street, Surry Hills
VIEW ON GOOGLE MAPS

Our Surry Hills classes are held at our dedicated meditation centre, with an air-conditioned meditation room and a choice of chairs or meditation cushions.

Live-stream available for KMC Sydney Members.

Parking

Street parking around the Centre can sometimes be limited. If Chelsea St, Bourke St or South Dowling St are full, try Bishop St and Boronia St, just one block over, where parking is often easier to find.

About the Teacher

Gen Kelsang Lhachog

Gen Kelsang Lhachog is an Australian Buddhist nun who has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism with Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years.

Gen Lhachog is an inspiring example of Modern Buddhism in practice. She presents Buddha’s teachings with beautiful clarity, warmth and sincerity, skilfully guiding people from all walks of life to find inner peace and lasting happiness.

Coming up Next

Meditations for Feeling Connected | 6 Dec

You can join from any week.

Class Breaks

Please note there will be no Sunday class on the following dates:

1 Nov | Replaced by How to Calm the Anxious Mind half–day course

29 Nov | Replaced by How to Let Go day course

13 Dec | Replaced by Gratitude half–day course

20, 27, Dec