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Weekly Meditation Class (GP)
Discover the life-changing benefits of meditation practice, suitable for everybody wanting to learn the basics of meditation.
Study Programmes (FP, TTP)
Take your meditation practice to the next level, with a structured study programme to develop your wisdom, to cultivate your good heart and to maintain a peaceful state of mind.
Children's Meditation Classes
Children will learn simple techniques and meditations designed to develop a happy heart and help them solve their problems. (ages 5 – 12 years)
WHAT IS MODERN BUDDHISM?
What distinguishes our teachings?
All our Courses and Retreats are taught by trained and qualified teachers, who teach in accordance with the New Kadampa Tradition, whose teachings can be traced back all the way to Buddha Shakyamuni.
With qualified meditation teachers guiding and inspiring us we have the opportunity to meet Buddha’s teachings and or learn to integrate them into our busy modern lives.
Free eBooks Modern Buddhism
These eBooks are perfectly suited for inspiring those seeking solutions within Buddhism to problems of everyday life, as well as for encouraging practitioners of all faiths to deepen their understanding and practice of the spiritual path.
Help Us Create a Permanent Home for Peace in the City
Our meditation centre has become a refuge for many — a peaceful space where people from all walks of life come to learn meditation, find relief from stress, and discover the timeless wisdom of modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Now, we’re taking the next step: creating a dedicated urban temple — a permanent spiritual home in the heart of the city, open to everyone who wants to learn how to develop inner peace and lasting happiness.
This temple will offer: A peaceful environment for meditation and spiritual practice Public talks, classes, and retreats to benefit the whole community A place of refuge and meaning in a busy, often overwhelming world.
We need your help to make this vision a reality. As a registered non-profit, 011 – 344, we rely entirely on the kindness and generosity of people like you.
Every donation — big or small — brings us one step closer to opening the doors of this temple to all.
Together, let’s build a place where anyone can come to reconnect, recharge, and find peace within.
Ready to Make a positive Change in your Life & become a Monthly Member?
Commit to your own spiritual growth by becoming a member of VKBC Johannesburg. If you regularly attend classes and events and want the most economical option, or if you want to take your meditation practice to another level, sign up for a membership plan!
Become a Monthly Member of the Vajrapani Centre for as little as R390 per month, you can have unlimited access to all the Meditation classes, with discounts on Retreats and Courses at the centre.
The Sangha community are a sincere and dedicated group of people with good hearts, committed to helping everyone find inner peace and happiness
The Members form the core base of the NPO, enabling the Vajrapani KBC to continue to flourish and offer the wisdom of pure Kadam Dharma teachings, in-person and online, to all in Johannesburg and beyond.
Everyone is welcome!