Meditation is a Tool for Healing and Growth
The purpose of meditation is to understand the nature of the mind. Our minds are the source of both our happiness and our misery. Through the practice of meditation we can gain insight and clarity, increasing our capacity to live a peaceful, harmonious and compassionate life. Regular meditation can lead to the true source of happiness, a mind that is free from attachment to anger, hatred, greed and ignorance, a mind that is calm and compassionate.
Weekly Calm Abiding Meditation (New Location!)
We host weekly meditation sessions which are free of charge. Everyone is welcome. These sessions are grounded in Calm Abiding or samatha meditation:
Time: Sundays, 6-7pm. You are welcome to arrive as much as 15 minutes early to get settled in before we begin meditating.
Address: 266 Berserker St. (On the corner of Berserker and Wooster streets in Rockhampton. Please enter through the door facing Wooster Street.)
Ananda Buddhist Centre began life as The Meditation Society of Central Queensland in 1998, which was established by Laurence Khantipalo Mills of Bodhi Citta Buddhist Centre in Cairns, QLD as a result of his visit to Rockhampton. Our new name reflects our commitment to presenting a variety of Buddhist meditation practices for the community in Central Queensland. In additional to our weekly meditation sessions, the Centre arranges weekend residential retreats with visiting teachers once a quarter as well as eight-week Calm Abiding courses in Rockhampton and the surrounding area. Please see our Events page for more information about our ongoing calendar.