Kadampa Meditation

Kadampa Meditation & Buddhism

Wednesdays, 7pm – 8pm
The Lending Library

These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Classes consist of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems and find the lasting happiness we seek.

Beginners welcome.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia (Ballarat Branch)
info@meditateinmelbourne.org | 0455205589
meditateinballarat.org
ABN 86 114 195 550
KMC Australia is a not-for-profit organisation

Cost: $12 non-members | Free for members, no bookings required.

illustration of praying buddha

Kadampa Events

September 2026
Sep 09
09 Sep Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
September 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Sep 16
16 Sep Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Sep 23
23 Sep Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
September 23 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Sep 30
30 Sep Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
September 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
October 2026
Oct 07
07 Oct Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
October 7 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Oct 14
14 Oct Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
October 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Oct 21
21 Oct Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Oct 28
28 Oct Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
October 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
November 2026
Nov 04
04 Nov Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
November 4 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Nov 11
11 Nov Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
November 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Nov 18
18 Nov Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
November 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Nov 25
25 Nov Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
November 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
December 2026
Dec 02
02 Dec Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
December 2 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12
Dec 09
09 Dec Wednesday
Lending Library,
Sturt Street
Ballarat Central, Victoria 3350 Australia
December 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Free – $12 – $12 Lending Library, ground floor These classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace through meditation and Buddhist teachings. The in-person setting fosters a supportive community and offers real-time interaction...
Free – $12

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