Modern Buddhism & Meditation in Johor Bahru

We Offer Study and Meditation Programmes in Modern Buddhism.
Modern Buddhism is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings. This new presentation perfectly captures the simple essence of Buddha’s teachings in a way that everyone can understand and practise in daily life to bring about profound inner change.

Choose from meditation classes, daytime meditation classes, weekend courses, meditation retreats and study programmes in Modern Buddhism, including a Foundation Training Programme and regular chanted prayers.


Weekly Meditation Classes

Weekly classes offer guided meditations and Buddhist teachings that are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners. Please feel free to drop in on a class-by-class basis.

Classes are held every week unless otherwise stated – please check our calendar.

Meditation & Buddhism for Daily Life

This class offers practical Buddhist solutions to deal with life’s challenges and is suitable for everybody regardless of experience and belief. Taught by Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Rabka.

Starting on Jan 27 we will begin to explore Buddhist methods for effectively reducing and overcoming the painful minds of attachment and craving – You are welcome to join any week!

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Sun, 8th Feb | 10am – 1pm

Join Gen Kelsang Rabka for an exploration of Buddhist insights into the nature, function and power of the mind, and how we can use this understanding to foster lasting peace and happiness amidst the challenges of modern daily life.

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Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration 2026 (Kuala Lumpur)

Fri, 27th – Mon, 30th Mar

At this year’s Southeast Asian Dharma Celebration, taking place in Kuala Lumpur, our National Spiritual Director, Gen Kelsang Rabten, will grant the empowerment of Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification. The blessing ceremony will be followed by teachings on how to purify our negative karma by relying on Vajrasattva.

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