R90
The children’s meditation classes help to develop and nurture the positive qualities in children through meditation and positive thinking. With fun activities, games & art based on Buddhist philosophy these classes are designed to draw out the inner peace in your child and increase their positive minds of patience, respect for others, giving, and loving kindness. We look forward to seeing you.
R90
The classes are free for Gold & Benefactor Members
Jill Wenman
Jill Wenman has been a Kadampa practitioner for many years and lives in the Observatory area.She currently teaches the Children's Class and helps extensively at the centre.
Prices per class are R90 and are free for members. As a nonprofit organisation, fees for classes and member contributions are our only source of income.
Everyone can participate in the classes regardless of ability to pay. Nobody is ever turned away for lack of funds. Please speak to us.
No. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.
No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the great benefits. Buddhism is a non-evangelical religion. Buddhists respect all people, and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith, or to none.
You do not need to bring any mats or wear any special clothing. Comfortable chairs are used for seating. If you wish to take notes, please bring a pen and notepad.
For those who want to deepen their experience of Buddhism, we also have the Foundation Program. The Foundation Program (FP) immerses us in Buddhist teachings by studying systematically one of five texts on the FP curriculum.