Welcome to Tushita Kadampa Meditation Centre
- WHO WE ARE -
Come meditate in Cape Town with us. We are a non-profit Organisation entirely run by volunteers, aiming to bring peace and harmony to the people of Cape Town and beyond by making meditation and Buddha's teachings available to everyone regardless of race, gender or age.
Our Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre is a member of the The New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), an association of Mahayana Buddhist study and Meditation Centres founded in 1991 by the internationally renowned Buddhist teacher and accomplished meditation master Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
What We Offer
Meditation Classes
Our meditation classes provide a supportive environment to learn and practice techniques that promote stress reduction, emotional balance, improved focus, and enhanced self-awareness for everyone
Courses & Events
Our weekend courses offer a deep dive into various techniques and how to apply them in daily life, helping participants cultivate a consistent meditation practice and experience the numerous benefits that come with it
Retreats
Our meditation retreats provide an immersive experience in a tranquil environment, allowing participants to deepen their meditation practice, nurture inner peace, and connect with a community of like-minded individuals
Study
Dharma study sessions offer valuable insights into ancient Buddhist teachings, fostering wisdom, compassion, and ethical living, ultimately leading to personal growth and a more meaningful and fulfilling life based on the books by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Chanted Prayers
Chanted prayer sessions offer a powerful and transformative practice that soothes the mind, opens the heart, and fosters a sense of interconnectedness with others, promoting mental and emotional well-being
Community Outreach
Our community outreach programs offer tailored group meditation sessions for organizations, promoting well-being, focus, collaboration, and a healthy work environment. Powa Ceremonies and support for individuals are also offered
“Meditation helps us not to worry that everything is out of control. It is a practical method to achieve peace and happiness regardless of the turmoil and madness of our daily lives..”
Randolf
“Meditation has allowed me to stop the hamster wheel inside my head and find peace.”
Helen
“The classes and courses at Tushita KMC have really helped me to lead a happier life. I now have a daily practice which works”
Catherine
“Meditation has taught me that though I have little control in how events in my world unfold, I can control my mind and therefore how I choose internally to respond to it - and in many ways, that is one and the same thing . . .”
Ray
Regular Meditation Classes
The Path to Happiness
Learn Lamrim Meditation Online
Children's Class
Instructions for Training the Mind
Meditation for Modern Living
An Explanation of the Buddhist Way of Life
Prayers for World Peace
Instructions for Training the Mind
Meditation Retreats in Western Cape
Residential Meditation Retreat Western Cape
Our Daily Life: A Spiritual Journey
Monday, November 21, 2025
Learn how to integrate your spiritual path into your daily life, and transform your ordinary activities into spiritual activities of great meaning with this meditation retreat in the Western Cape.
Amitayus Retreat
A Long Life of Good Fortune
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Join this two day Amitayus Long Life Retreat for an auspicious New Year. Enhance lifespan, wisdom, and fortune through meditation, prayer, and mantra recitation. Everyone welcome!
Lamrim Meditation Retreat
Meditations on the Stages of the Path
Saturday, January 4, 2026
Begin the year with a fresh start and join us for a Lamrim Meditation Retreat in Cape Town through which we can attain permanent freedom from the inner causes of all worry, fear and problems.
Meditation Courses & Special Events
Full Day Meditation Workshop Cape Town
A Courageous Heart in Difficult Times
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Discover in this full-day meditation workshop that even though our present time, with a world that is very unstable, brings many problems, it can also be an opportunity for inner development and spiritual growth.
Empowerment: Powerful Blessings
The Liberating Power of Wisdom
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Deepen your practice with this Empowerment: A Special Guided Meditation held over 2 days. Receive the blessings of Buddha Manjushri to grow wisdom and dispel ignorance, the source of our suffering.
Inspiring Guided Meditation & Delicious Meal
The Sweet Taste of Meditation
Friday, October 17, 2025
Experience a unique evening in Observatory with an inspiring guided meditation, a thought-provoking Buddhist talk, and a delicious vegetarian meal. Relax, connect with like-minded people, and nourish both body and mind in a warm, welcoming community.
Half Day Meditation Workshop Cape Town
Getting Started on the Spiritual Path
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Join this half day meditation workshop to learn how to get started on the Buddhist path and set up a daily meditation practice.
New Year’s Eve 2026 Alternative Celebration
Liberation from Sorrow
Friday, December 31, 2025
Join us for a festive and inspiring New Year’s Eve 2026 alternative celebration at Tushita KMC!
Buddhist Chanted Prayer on Christmas Day
Offering to the Spiritual Guide
Saturday, December 25, 2025
Come and experience Buddhist Chanted Prayers on Christmas Day at TKMC: Offering to the Spiritual Guide, a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra.
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