No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind. Buddha’s teachings are presented in a way that is accessible to everyone; there is not any religious commitment required. Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith, or to none.

Nope! Everyone is welcome, including beginners. The classes are fully guided so all you need to do is show up and have a wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.

The cost is $15 for most General Program classes. The costs for weekend classes and special events varies depending on the event.

We also offer monthly memberships that allow unlimited access to to all General Program classes, which helps support the Center and the branches.

No one is ever turned away for lack of funds. If you need a reduced fee let us know in advance by emailing info@meditateinvancouver.org.

No special clothing is required, come as you are.

No. The classes focus on sitting meditation and teachings alone. You can choose to sit on a chair or meditation cushion.

No. You are more than welcome to sit on a meditation cushion on the floor. But if you would prefer to sit on a chair have no fear, we have plenty of them!

No. Each class is self-contained so that attending even just once will give you some experiences and wisdom that you can apply to your daily life. However if you are able, attending the entire series of classes can be highly beneficial too, as each class builds on the next.

Yourself! And if you wish to take notes, please bring a pen and notepad.

KMC Vancouver is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT), as such we emphasize meditation and modern Buddhism. The NKT is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition.

Just as Buddhists of other Traditions faithfully adopted the practices taught to them by the great Indian masters and adapted those to their own cultures, so Geshe Kelsang, the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition, encourages people from all ethnic backgrounds to adopt the wisdom and compassion of Buddha and put it into practice in a way that suits their particular culture in modern life.

The New Kadampa Tradition is a global network of Mahayana Buddhist Centers founded by meditation master, scholar and author Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Classes are offered so that people from all backgrounds can learn about the timeless wisdom and compassion taught by Buddha and put it into practice in a way that suits their particular culture and needs.

Although Buddhism first appeared in India over two and a half thousand years ago, it has a timeless and universal relevance. In a nutshell, Buddha explained that all our problems arise from confused and negative states of mind. He taught methods for ridding the mind of these destructive states and thereby realizing true happiness and fulfillment. These methods work for any mind, in any country, at any age.