Mastering Meditation Courses

Have you tried meditating before and felt there’s more to uncover? Or maybe you’re just starting and want to make it part of your life? Mastering Meditation is here to guide you on a deeper, more fulfilling journey into meditation.

Our free courses are designed to make meditation accessible, practical, and enjoyable. Our experienced instructors, who have practiced under the guidance of Sri Chinmoy, are passionate about helping you unlock the benefits of meditation.

Course Dates and Times:

• Option A: Thursday evenings, May 8, 15, 22, 29 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Option B: Saturday afternoon, May 24 — 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
• Option C: Thursday evenings, July 10, 17, 24, 31 — 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• Option D: Saturday afternoon, July 26 — 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm

Venue for all courses: the Griffin Centre, 20 Genge St, Civic, Canberra

What’s the difference between our weeknight courses and weekend workshops?

Our weeknight courses offer a deeper, more progressive journey into meditation. Each week, we introduce new techniques and build on the foundations from the previous session. To get the most from the experience, we recommend joining by the second session.

Our weekend workshops are ideal if you’re short on time or can’t attend during the week. These focused sessions offer a practical introduction to the essentials of meditation—all in a single, immersive experience.

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.

What You’ll Learn

Our courses explore a variety of techniques to help you develop a rewarding meditation practice, including:

• Relaxation & Breath Control: Feel your breath as a peaceful river flowing through your being, calming body and mind.
• Guided Visualisation: Imagine a golden sunrise within you, filling your heart with peace and your mind with clarity.
• Quietening the Mind: Let go of the noisy chatter and uncover the beauty of a silent mind.
• The Spiritual Heart: Dive deep into your spiritual heart—the inner fountain of joy, peace, and light.
• Mantras & Chanting: Let sacred sounds calm your mind and awaken your inner peace.
• Music in Meditation: Allow soulful music to open the door to inner happiness.

Keep Going

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

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.