Events - Canberra Meditation

March 2026 Courses & Workshops

by Balarka Robinson | Oct 2, 2025 | Events

Why Meditate?

Free upcoming courses in Canberra. Register now!

Our free Why Meditate courses offer the methods, knowledge and inspiration you’ll need to embark on your own inner journey while exploring the many paths of meditation – you only need the sincerity to try and the determination to practice.

Our instructors have many years of personal experience to share with you, and each of the structured free courses will cover a range of techniques and essential meditation secrets. You’ll also enjoy the company of like-minded people who, like yourself, are seeking the inner treasures that the inner life always brings.

Option A: Belconnen

When: Monday 16, Thursday 19, Monday 23, Thursday 26 March, 6.30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Belconnen Library, Community Room, 12 Chandler St, Belconnen

Option B: Woden

When: Monday 16, Tuesday 17, Thursday 19, Friday 20 March, 6.30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Woden Library, Community Room 2, Corner of Furzer St & Corinna St, Phillip

Option C: Tuggeranong

When: Tuesday 17, Friday 20, Tuesday 24, Friday 27 March, 6.30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Tuggeranong Library, Community Room, 175/245 Cowlishaw St, Greenway

Option D: Gungahlin

When: Monday 23, Tuesday 24, Thursday 26, Friday 27 March, 6.30pm – 8:00pm
Venue: Gungahlin Library Training Room 1, corner of Hibberson St and Gozzard St, Gungahlin

Option E – Weekend Workshop: Civic

When: Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March, 2pm – 6pm
Venue: The Griffin Centre, Room 6, 20 Genge Street, Civic

What will the classes cover?

• Step One: Breathing and concentration – simple meditation exercises to relax the body and calm the mind.

• Step Two: Mantras and the Spiritual Heart – sacred sounds for inner silence; heart meditation for peace and vastness.

• Step Three: Music and meditation – using music to awaken the heart and calm the mind.

• Step Four: From daily practice to lifestyle – deepening our inner experience through meditation as a lifestyle.

Why Join?

It’s free: No fees, just an opportunity to learn and grow.
Open to everyone: beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Personal attention: small class sizes mean more guidance tailored to you.
Flexible format: choose between our intensive evening courses, or our weekend workshop

Keep Going

After the introductory sessions, we offer free continuation classes for those who want to dive deeper into meditation and the inner life. These classes provide a supportive community to explore and grow your practice.

To register for one of the course options or for more information, please contact Prachar on 040-407-1327 or leave a message below. Please include the course option you would like to register for.

July 2025 Courses

by Balarka Robinson | Mar 30, 2025 | Events

Mastering Meditation: The Inner Awakening

Free upcoming classes in Canberra. Register now to get started on your inner journey to happiness!

Our free mastering meditation courses offer the methods, knowledge and inspiration you’ll need to embark on your own inner journey while exploring the many paths of meditation – you only need the sincerity to try and the determination to practice.

Our instructors have decades of personal experience to share with you, and each of the structured free courses will cover a range of techniques and essential meditation secrets. You’ll also enjoy the company of like-minded people who, like yourself, are seeking the inner treasures that the inner life always brings.

Option A: A 4-step, 4-evening challenge

When: Consecutive Thursday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Venue: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Civic

• Step One: Thursday, July 10
Breathing and concentration – simple meditation exercises to relax the body and calm the mind.

• Step Two: Thursday, July 17
Mantras and the Spiritual Heart – using sacred sounds to discover silence; discovering the power of the heart.

• Step Three: Thursday, July 24
Music and meditation – using music to awaken the heart and calm the mind.

• Step Four: Thursday, July 31
From daily practice to lifestyle – deepening our inner experience through meditation as a lifestyle.

Option B: A Meditation Journey in One Afternoon

When: Saturday, July 26 — 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Venue: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Civic

A joyful journey into the secrets of a successful meditation practice: breathing, concentration, mantras and the spiritual heart.

Why Join?

It’s free: No fees, just an opportunity to learn and grow.
Open to everyone: beginners and experienced meditators are welcome.
Personal attention: small class sizes mean more guidance tailored to you.
Flexible format: choose between our once-a-week Thursday evening courses or weekend workshops—both designed to fit easily into busy schedules.

Keep Going

After the introductory sessions, we offer free continuation classes for those who want to dive deeper into meditation and the inner life. These classes provide a supportive community to explore and grow your practice.

To register for one of the course options or for more information, please contact Balarka on 045-110-2713 or leave a message below. Please include the course option you would like to register for.

Sep-Dec 2024 Courses

by Balarka Robinson | Sep 17, 2024 | Events

If you have tried to meditate and have experienced something but feel that you could go much deeper, then “Mastering Meditation” is for you. In these free classes we will cover what is important for mastering meditation, and how to make your meditation practice more effective and more fulfilling. The courses are presented as a service by students of Sri Chinmoy who themselves have been practicing meditation for many years.

In our November courses we will be offering introductory one-off workshops in different parts of Canberra during the week of 11-17 November. These workshops will provide a taste of what will be covered in a subsequent 4 session course which will take place on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Griffin Centre in Civic, Canberra. An optional sign-up and further details of this course will be provided at the conclusion of each of the introductory workshops. We will also have a one-off weekend workshop for those who are unable to attend weeknight classes and who are looking for a compact introduction to Mastering Meditation.

Option A: Introductory workshop, Tuggeranong: Tuggeranong Community Centre, 245 Cowlishaw St; Monday, Nov 11, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Option B: Introductory workshop, Queanbeyan: Letchworth Community Centre, 28 Miller St; Tuesday, Nov 12, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Option C: Introductory workshop, Canberra: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St; Thursday, Nov 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Option D: Weekend workshop, Canberra: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St; Saturday, Nov 23, 1 – 4.30 pm (1 x 3.5 hr class)

All courses are free throughout.
Prior registration is required as space is limited.
The classes cover a range of different techniques and are suitable for experienced meditators and beginners alike.
Our weekend workshops offer a compact introduction to meditation in one session.

Some of the techniques and topics include: Practical Tips for Meditation • Relaxation & Breath Control • Guided Visualisation • Quietening the Mind • Understanding the Heart Centre • Open-eye Concentration • Chanting (Mantra) • The Role of a Guru • Music in Meditation

Continuation Classes: After the initial courses, we will offer advanced classes, also free of charge, for those wishing to explore “Mastering Meditation” further. These classes are usually held on weeknights and will bring together students from both the weeknight and weekend courses.

To register for one of the above course options or for more information, please leave a message below or contact us on 045-110-2713. Please include the course option you would like to register for.

Sep-Dec 2024 Weekend Workshops

by Balarka Robinson | Sep 17, 2024 | Events

If you have tried to meditate and have experienced something but feel you could go much deeper, then one of our “Mastering Meditation” workshops is for you. In these free courses we will cover how to make your meditation practice stronger, deeper and more effective. The courses are presented as a service by students of Sri Chinmoy who themselves have been practising meditation for many years.

Option B: Saturday, Oct 12; 1 – 4.30 pm (1 x 3.5 hr class)

Option D: Saturday, Nov 23; 1 – 4.30 pm (1 x 3.5 hr class)

Venue: The Griffin Centre, 20 Genge Street, Canberra

All courses are free throughout.
Prior registration is required as space is limited.
The courses cover a range of different techniques and are suitable for experienced meditators and beginners alike.
We also offer weekday evening courses on Mondays and Thursdays at the same venue.

Some of the techniques and topics include: Practical Tips for Meditation • Relaxation & Breath Control • Guided Visualisation • Quietening the Mind • Understanding the Heart Centre • Open-eye Concentration • Chanting (Mantra) • The Role of a Guru • Music in Meditation

Continuation Classes: After the initial courses, there will be follow up classes, also free of charge, for those wishing to explore “Mastering Meditation” further. These classes are usually held on weeknights and will bring together students from both the weeknight and weekend courses.

To register for one of the course options or for more information, please contact us on 045-110-2713 or leave a message below. Please include the course option you would like to register for.