With meditation being praised as an effective combatant against anxiety, depression, stress, loneliness and pain, finding inner peace is more important than ever. Fortunately, the Mother City is home to a number of centres that help you find your zen with a range of courses, classes and retreats to suit all levels of experience.

The Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Centre is located in Observatory and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition: International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). The centre offers introductory Buddhist meditation classes that are suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Each class includes a short talk about the importance of meditation and a guided meditation session. Classes are free but a donation is suggested to help support the centre and its programs.

Tessa Roos is the resident mindfulness teacher at the centre. She has her Post-Graduate Certificate in Mindfulness Interventions from Stellenbosch University and has been teaching mindfulness in the medical, private and corporate fields since 2020. She has also led mindfulness meditation groups for students, health care workers and staff members at the University of Cape Town.

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