Meditation Classes

The Centre is a not-for-profit charitable organization run entirely by volunteers. Samudra Centre is devoted to offering ancient Buddhist wisdom on how to attain both temporary and ultimate happiness.Meditation classes are open for anyone to attend. The General Program (GP) introduces basic and advanced meditation practice. Meditation is a skill that anyone can develop and classes are designed to accommodate those that have no meditation experience whatsoever. The purpose of meditation is to become deeply familiar with virtuous thoughts and attitudes, and to develop a special wisdom that will naturally lead us to a state of permanent happiness. 

A typical class consists of a teaching on various spiritual subjects, questions and answers, refreshments, and a guided meditation. The teaching mainly addresses how to put into practice Buddhist philosophy, whereby we can learn to maintain inner peace throughout the day, even in very stressful situations. Various courses and subjects of interest are offered throughout the year. Classes are ‘drop in,’ so you can attend whenever you wish. There is a fee of $12/class which helps to cover all the associated costs of the Centre.

The Buddhist Path

Buddhist meditation practice has a centuries old history of effectively reducing and eliminating stress, fear, anger, anxiety and depression. Moreover, it offers a clear path for every level of spiritual aspiration. Ultimately, it explains how to achieve the supreme bliss of full enlightenment in one short human lifetime. If we think deeply, we shall realize that gaining lasting inner peace is the most valuable attribute that we could ever possess.