Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Weekly Meditation Classes

Learn practical methods to calm your mind and develop inner peace.

Our weekly meditation classes are suitable for everyone, whether you are new to meditation or have some previous experience. Each class includes guided meditation and practical teachings that help you develop a calm and positive mind.

Classes are held in Robina, Palm Beach, Mt Tamborine and Runaway Bay, and everyone is welcome to attend.

Drop-in Class Locations

Select a location to view class details.

Robina

Mondays 7pm – 8pm 
(Heart Jewel study)

Thursdays
10am – 11am & 7pm – 8pm

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Mt Tamborine

Tuesdays  11.30am – 12.30pm

Zamia Theatre, Mt Tamborine
22 Main St, Tamborine Mountain

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Palm Beach

Wednesdays 7pm-8pm

Palm Beach Community Centre
Thrower Drive, Palm Beach

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Runaway Bay

Saturdays 10.30am – 11.30am

Runaway Bay
Community Centre
Lae Drive, Runaway Bay

Our drop-in classes are suitable for everyone and consist of simple guided meditations and teachings.

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Meet The Teacher

Gen Kelsang Tsalden

Gen Kelsang Tsalden is a fully ordained, western Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher of Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre on Queensland’s Gold Coast.

Ordained in 2006 by her Teacher – fully accomplished meditation master and internationally renowned teacher of Buddhism, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, Gen Tsalden has studied and practiced Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years, both in Australia and the UK. 

With 17 years experience as a Resident Teacher Gen Tsalden imparts a deep, personal experience of the practice of Buddhism in daily life. Her clear, warm and light hearted delivery of profound, life-changing Buddhist teachings, has seen a new generation of young Gold Coasters discovering and using these practical, logical and helpful instructions, to solve their daily problems and increase their happiness and peace of mind

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Cost:$15* (Centre members free) Buy a 4 or 10 class pass and save.

Current Course Topic

HOW TO STOP OVERTHINKING

It’s true that we need to think things through carefully but sometimes we think about things too much, and in a way that creates worry or stress. Through Buddhist meditation and mental training we can discover how to stop thinking in unhelpful ways, and start thinking in ways that are beneficial. We can learn what to do when our thoughts start to become circular, negative, stuck or unclear. By gaining a deeper understanding of our inner world, we will find it much easier to switch off when we need to and as a result can experience genuine peace of mind and an improved quality of life. Everyone is welcome.

Learn to Meditate

Free Lunchtime Meditations - Every Wednesday 12.30pm to 1pm

Enjoy a break from your busy day and join us for 30 minutes of inner peace, with simple meditations and quiet time. 

With Buddhist Teacher Dave Broadbent. 

Now is the time for inner peace.

Purchase a Class Pass and save on individual classes. Valid for 12 months. Ask the Class Assistant when you arrive for class.

Other Teachers

Mary Caldwell

Mary (Mazzi) Caldwell is a Buddhist teacher from our community, and also the Centre’s Education Program Coordinator. With her natural kindness and sincerity she shares Buddhist wisdom from her own experience, encouraging others to transform their lives through meditation. 

Dave Broadbent

Dave Broadbent is a Buddhist teacher from our community, and also the Centre’s Admin Director. Dave is warm, kind and humble, and has deep faith in Buddhist meditation as he has direct experience of its protective power during the various challenges of life. Dave teaches the Wednesday lunchtime free meditation class at our Centre in Robina.

NOT FEELING WELL?

To keep everyone safe, we ask that you don’t come to classes if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms of illness.

TIMES:

Please arrive by no later 5 minutes prior to you class commencement time so that you can be seated and settled for the start of class.

No food or drinks are permitted (water is fine).

Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre
Zamia Theatre, Mt Tamborine
Palm Beach Community Centre
Runaway Bay Community Centre