Where are classes held?

Weekly meditation classes run at Ballito and the main Durban centre in Westville. Specific times and additional locations are listed on their website.

Do you offer classes for children?

Yes, kids' classes are available alongside adult sessions and are described as fun, educational, and community-focused.

What happens during a retreat?

Retreats combine meditation practice, Buddhist teachings on topics like mindfulness and compassion, meals, and time in the peaceful grounds. One recent retreat included painting sessions alongside meditation.

Meditate in Durban / Mahasiddha Kadampa Meditation Centre

Updated 2026-09-21 · 5,628 reviewed · 264 listed · Scored from 34 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(34) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Spa & Wellness RetreatsYoga & Meditation Retreats

Meditate in Durban / Mahasiddha Kadampa Meditation Centre

Location: Dawncliffe, Westville
Services: Spa & Wellness Retreats, Yoga & Meditation Retreats
Reviews: 34
Best for: People seeking stress relief and spiritual grounding through guided meditation and Buddhist teachings.

Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-09-21. Facts from the business's own website were fetched 2026-09-21.

What do customers say?

The centre draws people seeking calm and emotional relief through meditation and Buddhist teachings. Gen Jampel, Chosang, and the monks create a welcoming space where regular attendees report reduced stress, grief processing, and a clearer sense of purpose. Classes run weekly at Ballito and Durban locations, with kids' sessions and periodic retreats available.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

peaceful tranquil setting
skilled compassionate teachers
welcoming inclusive community
healing and personal growth

tranquil-settingattentive-staffpeaceful-atmosphereskilled-therapists

Best for: People seeking stress relief and spiritual grounding through guided meditation and Buddhist teachings.

What stands out?

Welcoming Buddhist monastic community
Structured retreats and study courses
Kids classes and family-friendly sessions
Multiple weekly class locations

Worth knowing

Teachers Gen Jampel and Chosang lead classes and personal guidance
Kids classes available alongside adult sessions
Retreat venues noted as beautiful and peaceful
Ballito weekly meditation class mentioned by name
Affiliated with New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.78 average across the 40 yoga & meditation retreats businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 33% of the businesses in this directory.

How the score was calculated

Ranking Method

Star rating 73

Review volume 67

Review recency 98

Review sentiment 59

Profile completeness 100

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Frequently asked questions

Where are classes held?: Weekly meditation classes run at Ballito and the main Durban centre in Westville. Specific times and additional locations are listed on their website.
Do you offer classes for children?: Yes, kids' classes are available alongside adult sessions and are described as fun, educational, and community-focused.
What happens during a retreat?: Retreats combine meditation practice, Buddhist teachings on topics like mindfulness and compassion, meals, and time in the peaceful grounds. One recent retreat included painting sessions alongside meditation.

Contact

Phone: +27725513429
Website: http://www.meditateindurban.org/
Address: 26 Menston Rd, Dawncliffe, Westville, 3629
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Last verified 2026-09-21

Opening hours

Monday: 09:00-17:00
Tuesday: 09:00-17:00
Wednesday: 09:00-17:00
Thursday: 09:00-17:00
Friday: 09:00-17:00
Saturday: 09:00-17:00
Sunday: 09:00-17:00

As listed on Google.

From their website

Services listed

Meditation classesStudy programme on 'Meaningful to Behold'CoursesRetreatsEventsKids classesVajrasattva Purification Retreat

Credentials claimed:New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union member

As published by the business on its own website; not independently verified.

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