Drop-in Meditation Classes
In each class a different aspect of meditation and Buddhism is explained. The classes are self-contained so you can drop in any week. There is no need to book or bring anything. Classes consist of guided meditations, teaching and discussion followed by refreshments. Please try to arrive on time so as not to disturb the meditation sessions. Everyone is welcome. Class fee: $10.
Please see below for course descriptions.
Classes are held in Byron Bay, Nerang, Runaway Bay and Palm Beach.
The teacher
Kelsang Palmo is a Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has studied Buddhism for many years and, with natural warmth, inspires us to develop a peaceful mind through meditation. Palmo teaches the weekly drop-in classes as well as the Foundation Program. For the three week Introduction to Meditation course please see Intro to Meditation.
Palm Beach
Tuesdays 11.00am - 12.30pm
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 14 Twenty Fourth Ave
with Amaira Robinson
Learn to Meditate jan 17, 24, 31
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 6
Wisdom for Living mar 13, 20, 27
Nerang
Tuesdays 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Nerang Red Cross Hall, 38 Ferry St
with Resident Teacher Kelsang Palmo
Learn to Meditate jan 17, 24, 31
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart feb 7, 14, 21, 28; Mar 6
Wisdom for Living mar 13, 20, 27
Byron Bay * New Class *
Wednesdays 11.30pm - 1.00pm
St Finbar's Parish Hall, cnr of Tennyson and Ruskin Street (enter from Tennyson Street), under the Global Village Learning Centre
with Amaira Robinson
Learn to Meditate jan 25; feb 1, 8
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart feb 15, 22, 29; Mar 7
Wisdom for Living mar 14, 21, 28
Runaway Bay *new class*
Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.30pm
Runaway Bay Community Centre, Lae Drive
with Resident Teacher Kelsang Palmo
Learn to Meditate jan 18, 25; feb 1
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart feb 8, 15, 22, 29; Mar 7
Wisdom for Living mar 14, 21, 28
Palm Beach
Thursdays 7.00 - 8.30pm
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 14 Twenty Fourth Ave
with Resident Teacher Kelsang Palmo
Learn to Meditate jan 19, 26; feb 2
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart feb 9, 16, 23; Mar 1, 8
Wisdom for Living mar 15, 22, 29
Course Descriptions
Learn to Meditate
Meditation is a way of calming the mind, reducing stress and developing a more positive approach to life. Learn how to meditate and how to establish a regular meditation practice.
Peaceful Mind, Loving Heart
All of our happiness and suffering arise from within. Through creating inner peace and strengthening our love for others we can find real happiness and freedom from pain.
Wisdom for Living
Discover the wisdom that transforms our life, reducing stress, worries, and all negative states of mind, and which finally can lead us to permanent peace and freedom.
