“Meditation” Charities in Australia

Largest

	State	Size	Summary
Australian School Of Meditation & Yoga	QLD	●●●	Throughout the year the Australian School of Meditation & Yoga (ASMY) educated and taught thousands of Australians how to live a healthy yoga lifestyl…
Erasmus School	VIC	●●●	Provide Primary education to children in Melbourne. The primary years are the time to lay a firm foundation for the adult of tomorrow. At the heart of…
The Buddhist Society Of Wa (Inc)	WA	●●●	Introduction to meditation classes Every month Friday Guided meditation and Dhamma talk Saturday Guided meditations Meditation helps people reduce st…
SMILING MIND	VIC	●●●	1. Continued to proactively engage the education, mental health and community sectors in Smiling Mind's Free Education Programs. We have taken an…
Brahma Kumaris Centres For Spiritual Learning	NSW	●●●	The charities main purpose is to bring about positive change in the world by empowering individuals to bring about positive changes in their own lives…
Vedanta Centre Of Sydney	NSW	●●●	Regular classes were conducted in Yoga, Meditation and Scriptural Studies. Children's classes were held for moral and spiritual development. Spir…
Maharishi Foundation Australia Ltd	SA	●●●	The objectives of the company to teach, educate and propagate knowledge of the principles of Maharishi's Vedic Science and Technology of Consciou…
Maharishi School Ltd	VIC	●●●	The ojective to realise the higest ideals of education is achieved at Maharishi (great knower) School through Consciousness-Based Education, which pr…
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia	VIC	●●●	Our charity held many Buddhist classes, Buddhist meditation courses, and Buddhist meditation retreats throughout the reporting period. Many hundreds o…
Shanti Mission Harmony Centres Ltd	NSW	●●○	The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were running a school for: Training teachers, therapists and members of the public in …
Chenrezig Inc	QLD	●●○	Chenrezig Institute delivers weekly personal development, alternative health and Buddhist educational courses to the general public. The centre also p…
Yun Yang Temple Australia Incorporated	VIC	●●○	We provide Buddhist teaching and religious activities to the people . We provide Buddhist consulting and services to the people .…
M A Centre (Aust) Foundation	VIC	●○○	Per previous reporting periods, we continued to organise, promote and stage seminars and functions related to meditation and yoga and the spiritual te…
Buddhist Society Of Victoria Inc	VIC	●●○	The Society conducts weekly meditation sessions and provides counselling as and when required. The Society conducts regular classes and workshops on …
Hare Krishna Food For Life Inc	VIC	●●○	CONDUCTED REGULAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE RELIGION, ARTS AND CULTURE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FED THE NEEDY AND THE HOMELESS FREE OF CHARGE OR A…
Rigpa Fellowship Inc	NSW	●●○	Rigpa provides education in meditation and Buddhist study and practice to the public and to ongoing students in centres in groups over Australia, as w…
Isha Foundation Australia Inc	VIC	●●○	Various Yoga and Meditation programs provided to everyone regardless of their gender, race, religion, cast or economic background. These programs assi…
Art Of Living Foundation Ltd	NSW	●●○	We provide scholarship and fee paying interventions to assist individuals, families and communities to develop beneficial resilience, greater coping s…
Yoga Association Of Mangrove Mountain Incorporated	NSW	●●○	Inexpensive lifestyle courses, meditation and self awareness courses. Volunteer opportunities in organic farming, and hospitality services, promoting…
The Tibetan Buddhist Society Limited	VIC	●●○	We provided courses on Buddhism and meditation throughout the year, including weekly programs and retreats, as well as public events. Our public even…
A Sound Life Limited	NSW	●●○	We provide free music, yoga and meditation programs to people in healthcare and under-served communities to help them feel more connected, uplifted an…
The Vishrant Buddhist Society Ltd	WA	●●○	The Vishrant Buddhist Society conducts public meetings offering Buddhist teachings, meditation, yoga, tai chi and counselling services.…
Yoga Association Of Victoria Inc	VIC	●●○	We provide teaching of Yoga to a range of people. We provide residential stays for those seeking a reflective time and space. We conduct regular cours…
Tara Centre For Wisdom Culture Inc	VIC	●●○	Our Healing Group is now into its 27th year of operation and continues to be a great source of help for people with serious illnesses and their carers…
Berkeley Neigbourhood Centre Inc	NSW	●●○	The Berkeley Neighbourhood Centre Inc. is committed to providing excellence in service to the local community. We provide food relief and free bread,…
Quang Duc Buddhist Welfare Association Of Victoria Inc	VIC	●●○	By continuing to engage and provide services and activities to promoteBuddhist spiritual values and traditions, including; providing prayer services,…
Goldfields Womens Health Care Assoc Inc	WA	●●○	Delivers of a diverse range of women's health services, including counselling and clinics on a number of different women's health issues. Ac…
Mahasiddha Buddhist Centre Incorporated	NSW	●●○	Kadampa Meditation Centre Sydney provides a comfortable and relaxed environment in which people can discover the benefits of meditation and modern Bud…
Wat Sangharatanaram Incorporated	QLD	●●○	Monks and facilities are provided for daily conduct of chanting, meditation, Dhamma (Dharma) talks and receiving offerings for merit-making as request…
Clairvision School Limited	NSW	●●○	- Weekly religious practice meetings, including meditation. - Conducting weekly religious instruction and practice groups (three nights a week). This …
Roberta Jull Community Care Association Inc	WA	●●○	Youth and Family Support Counselling, advocacy, referral, support, foodbank, muffin morning, art and craft classes, social groups, Broadband computer …
Wat Thai Buddharam Inc	QLD	●●○	Wat Thai Buddharam provides religious, cultural and social activities and support to both the Thai community and the general community, regardless of …
The Trustee For Vipassana Charitable Trust	VIC	●●○	The technique of Vipassana meditation is a practical way to achieve peace of mind and live a happy, productive life.…
Lifeflow Meditation Centre Incorporated	SA	●●○	We promote the teaching, study and practice of meditation and mindfulness (based on the Buddhist tradition) in order to help alleviate mental and emot…
Mukti-Gupteshwar Mandir Society	NSW	●●○	Operate a place of worship and associated facilities for the people of Hindu faith and to establish a common place of assembly for spiritual education…
Friends First Church	VIC	●●○	As a Christian community we offered pastoral care to our community and whose in the general community connected to our members. Our member's are …
Integral Yoga Association Of Western Australia Inc	WA	●●○	IYA SPONSORED COMPONENT Hatha Yoga Classes Self knowledge discovery satsangs Meditation sessions Invitation speakers *Retreats with visiting teach…
Cross of Light Inc.	QLD	●●○	Our goal is fulfilled by providing chiropractic and allied services at minimal rates to the community, without charge to those who are disadvantaged, …
Triratna Buddhist Community (Sydney) Incorporated	NSW	●●○	The Sydney Buddhist Centre pursues it's aims through two venues: Sydney Buddhist Centre and Vijayaloka Retreat Centre. A the SBC, the charity con…
Karma Yiwong Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre Incorporated	NSW	●●○	We provided opportunities for people to learn and practise Buddhist meditation techniques to better cope with life and develop as individuals by holdi…
Vedanta Centres Of Australia Limited	NSW	●●○	Regular classes were conducted in Yoga, Meditation and Scriptural Studies. Children's classes were held for moral and spiritual development. Spir…
Dharmapala Kadampa Meditation Centre Perth Incorporated	WA	●●○	We offer a modern presentation of Buddhism that enables people with busy lives to experience deep and lasting happiness. We offer a rich program of c…
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre	VIC	●●○	Dissemination of Theravada Buddhism and assist the Buddhist and non-Buddhist community in Melbourne to develop their mind for a peaceful, relaxed and …
Maum Meditation Centre Incorporated	WA	●●○	Maum provides meditation and religious structure to improve a persons mental state and detachment from worldy desires. Our participants undergo train…
Australia Kriya Yoga Association Incorporated	NSW	●○○	- We have run programs around the country teaching the religious and spiritual tradition of Kriya Yoga, with at least another 100 initiates brought to…
International Buddhist Cham Shan Temple Of Australia Incorporated	NSW	●○○	Supporting the Dharma through meditation, Buddhist Services, studies of the Buddhist texts and service to the community to provide a place for Buddhis…
The Sri Lankan Buddihist Vihara Association Of Sydney Incorporated	NSW	●○○	Conduct classes for young children to learn the doctrine of Buddhism to lead a peaceful & good life. Undertake religious meditation and observe mindfu…
The Dla Foundation Pty Ltd	VIC	●○○	Activities The Religious Charitable entity engaged in activities in Australia for the public charitable purposes of advancing the religion of Adidam …
Australia Buddhist Bliss Culture Mission Inc	WA	●○○	We conducted Buddha's teachings and Meditation classes in different languages throughout the year to different age groups regardless of religions…
Buddha Sasana Association Of Australia Incorporated	NSW	●○○	Teaching Buddhist meditation and the Buddha dhamma.…

Newest

	State	Size	Summary
Being Shiva Inc	VIC	●○○	We provide Spiritual Education to people. This is the Main/First Purpose of the organisation to help prevent pain & suffering and empower people with …
Light in the Shire Spiritist Group	NSW	●○○	We provide public meetings which include Therapeutic Talks - Talks covering topics related to every-day lifes challenges and joys, reminding us of ho…
Paul of Tarsus Spiritist Centre	NSW	●○○	WE have weekly meetings with study groups and meditation practice during our meetings.…
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre - Perth Ltd	WA	●○○	We provide education and guidance to day to day life through the Buddhist teachings We participated activities for environment protection such as Clea…
Maharishi Foundation Australia Ltd	SA	●●●	The objectives of the company to teach, educate and propagate knowledge of the principles of Maharishi's Vedic Science and Technology of Consciou…
Thawathinsa Yathra Youth Organisation Ltd	VIC	●○○	We Organise special educational programs about personal and spiritual development, social cohesion, spreading peace and becoming an integral part of a…
All in One Gujarati Helpline Ltd	VIC	●○○	All in One Gujarati Helpline is a not for profit organization setup to benefit people from a culturally and linguistically diverse background belongin…
Science of Spirituality Western Australia (Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission) Inc.	WA	●○○	seminars for vegetarian diet promotion against drug and alcohol use…
Metta Centre Incorporated	NSW	●○○	Metta Centre aims to advance welfare and peace within individuals, families, the community, and in the world, through non-sectarian and socially-engag…
Sydney Zen Centre Incorporated	NSW	●○○	Bi-weekly Zen meditation sessions, which include ritual, chanting, and individual instruction. Seasonal meditation retreats to deepen practice. Ori…
Mindful Meditation Australia Inc.		●○○	Mindful Meditation Australia Inc. (MMA) charged into 2018 financial year with a core focus on developing and launching a brand-new service-set, contin…
Buddhist Library Ltd	NSW	●○○	The company's objective is to pursue the charitable purpose of the promotion of Buddhism and wellbeing to the public by providing education, clas…
QZC Limited	QLD	●○○	We provided regular weekly zen meditation practice plus monthly meditation retreats.…
Benedictus Contemplative Church Inc	ACT	●○○	We provide worship contemplative worship services (including silent meditation) and other small groups to help our faith community…
A Sound Life Limited	NSW	●●○	We provide free music, yoga and meditation programs to people in healthcare and under-served communities to help them feel more connected, uplifted an…
Yoga in Daily Life Sunshine Coast Inc	QLD	●○○	Providing Yoga classes and workshops to help the community to achieve better harmony and balance for body, mind and soul to an affordable price. Prov…
Sahibzada Fateh Singh Jee Inc.	WA	●○○	SFSJ Inc. has been helped by its community members to conduct weekend religious congregation programs across the whole local community wherever indivi…
Sri Avinash Do Mission Incorporated	NSW	●○○	We run free public programs and paid workshops to share and live the teachings of meditation, mindfulness and kindness/compassion. Free private consul…
Khedrubje Kadampa Buddhist Centre Incorporated	NSW	●○○	To promote the study and practice of Buddhist meditation and teachings, we offer a variety of regular weekly classes, special monthly events, retreats…
Diamond Way Buddhist Association of Australia Incorporated	NSW	●○○	We ran meditation courses around Australia at various times during the year and provided locations for weekly meditation sessions per our objectives t…
AN KHONG ASSOCIATION INC.	NSW	●○○	*An Khong provided free facilities and meditation teachers for a meditation retreat in September 2016 which attracted about 100 participants. An Khon…
Australian Contemplative Observatory Incorporated	NSW	●○○	We are actively involved in scientific research into the effects of sustained meditation practice. We are supporting the creation of a research facili…
Bodhisattva Kadampa Buddhist Centre	ACT	●○○	Our activities enabled the lineage of Kadampa Buddhism to be available to the public at a variety of levels, from basic meditation techniques to advan…
The Vishrant Buddhist Society Ltd	WA	●●○	The Vishrant Buddhist Society conducts public meetings offering Buddhist teachings, meditation, yoga, tai chi and counselling services.…
Dhammakaya Society Of Victoria Inc.	VIC	●○○	We provide supports and accommodation for Buddhist monks who visited Melbourne, So they act as a spiritual teachers for the community . We organise r…
Celebrating Abilities Inc	VIC	●○○	Celebrating Abilities Inc, Not For profit committed to enriching the lives of our local community by providing unique and joyful physical experiences …
SMILING MIND	VIC	●●●	1. Continued to proactively engage the education, mental health and community sectors in Smiling Mind's Free Education Programs. We have taken an…
Beshara Australia	VIC	●○○	Conducted short courses and study days for members, friends and the public. Structured around study, meditation, work, conversation and other spiritua…
Tharlam Ling Buddhist Centre Inc.	QLD	●○○	Tharlam Ling's aim is to provide Buddhist Teachings on meditation and mindfulness through regular Calm Abiding Meditation - this year this has be…
Kyegu Relief Fund Inc		●○○	…
Gold Coast Sikh Association Inc	QLD	●○○	We provided cultural understanding on Sikhism We had Punjabi classes/education We participated in Sikh Sports We had a health check…
The Kwan Um School of Zen Australia	QLD	●○○	We teach meditation and provide the public with a venue to practice group meditation website: kwanumzen.com.au…
Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Centre	SA	●○○	Our purpose is to teach meditation and to spread Buddhism throughout the community. Having classes and prayer sessions has helped us achieve this.…
Wat Buddhavongsayaram Inc.	NSW	●○○	We provide Sunday services so any individual interested to learn and practice Buddhism can come to join us on Sunday. We also can go visit groups else…
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Meditation Centre	VIC	●●○	Dissemination of Theravada Buddhism and assist the Buddhist and non-Buddhist community in Melbourne to develop their mind for a peaceful, relaxed and …
Maum Meditation Centre Incorporated	WA	●●○	Maum provides meditation and religious structure to improve a persons mental state and detachment from worldy desires. Our participants undergo train…
Isha Foundation Australia Inc	VIC	●●○	Various Yoga and Meditation programs provided to everyone regardless of their gender, race, religion, cast or economic background. These programs assi…
The Light House The House Of Light	VIC	●○○	In addition to a busy schedule of regular religious activities, on a weekly basis we provided five meditation circles/teaching groups based on spiritu…
Spiritualist Church of Australia	NSW	●○○	1. We celebrate public services of religious worship in accordance with the Spiritualist faith. 2. We provide private and public instruction in medit…
North Queensland Hindu Community Inc	QLD	●○○	NQHC is committed to the social and academic development of children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our free tutoring programs provides free one on o…
Losang Dragpa Kadampa Buddhist Centre Incorporated	NSW	●○○	We teach meditation classes for all levels and offer study programs suitable for everyone in Newcastle, Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and Port Macquari…
Rongton Buddhist Centre Incorporated	QLD	●○○	Rongton Buddhist Centre has continued to conduct regular introductory meditation classes, weekly meditation practice sessions, and Buddhist philosophy…
Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Centre Inc.	QLD	●○○	Our centre holds 5 weekly Buddhist meditation classes, 2 day courses each month and each centre conducts an indepth Buddhist study program each week.…
The Buddhist Society Of South Australia Incorporated	SA	●○○	This year we were finally able to welcome our own permanent monastics to Adelaide. We have provided them with living quarters and they have been able …
Bodhi Yoga Centre Inc	VIC	●○○	We conduct regular group sessions (weekly, annually) for refuge and learning through puja (worship), yoga, relaxation, counselling and meditation for …
Shanti Mission Harmony Centres Ltd	NSW	●●○	The principal activities of the Group during the financial year were running a school for: Training teachers, therapists and members of the public in …
Zen Open Circle		●○○	Providing support for the buddhist community through regular meditation practice and retreats.…
Chenrezig Inc	QLD	●●○	Chenrezig Institute delivers weekly personal development, alternative health and Buddhist educational courses to the general public. The centre also p…
All World Gayatri Pariwar (Australia) Inc	NSW	●○○	AWGP Australia has engaged in activities such as Yoga and meditation to make people aware of vedic ways to keep themselves fit and healthy. Furthering…
Kadampa Meditation Centre Australia	VIC	●●●	Our charity held many Buddhist classes, Buddhist meditation courses, and Buddhist meditation retreats throughout the reporting period. Many hundreds o…