Helping you find inner peace
through Meditation and Modern Buddhism




Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre in Golders Green, London offers weekly meditation classes for complete beginners and experienced meditators alike. Whether you're looking to reduce stress, find more calm, or simply understand your mind better, our classes offer practical guidance you can use straight away — including guided meditations and teachings from experienced teachers.
Start the Day with Meditation
Tuesday mornings
Heruka Centre, Golders Green
with Kadam Ai Peng McBretney
Think Better, Feel Better
Wednesday lunchtimes,
Heruka Centre, Golders Green
with Kadam Ai Peng McBretney
Meditations for Relaxation and Inner Peace
Thursday lunchtimes,
Heruka Centre, Golders Green
with Robert Dennis
Daily Pujas (chanted prayers) are also held at Heruka Centre — [view timetable]
Special Events and Retreats at Heruka KMC
International Festivals and Special Events not at Heruka KMC
NKT International Spring Festival
With Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, Manjushri KMC, Cumbria
22 - 27 May 2026
BUDDHA AMITAYUS EMPOWERMENT AND TEACHINGS ON EIGHT VERSES OF TRAINING THE MIND
NKT International Summer Festival
With Gen-la Jampa and Gen-la Sangden, Manjushri KMC, Cumbria
24 July - 4 August 2026
WEEK 1 Teachings on Kadam Lamrim – The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment with Gen-la Kelsang Sangden
WEEK 2 Heruka Body Mandala & Vajrayogini Empowerments with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
In addition to meditation classes, Heruka KMC provides free daily pujas or chanted prayers, offers meditation retreats and, as a member of the New Kadampa Tradition-International Kadampa Buddhist Union, provides access to International Kadampa Festivals.
We all have the two basic wishes: to be free from everyday problems and to find lasting peace and happiness. With Buddhist meditation we have the actual method to realise these two goals. Through contemplating Buddha’s practical insights we will gradually reduce negative, unpeaceful minds - such as anxiety, anger, stress, loneliness and dissatisfaction - and replace them with more peaceful states - including patience, love, compassion, wisdom, and consideration for others. This process of spiritual development will make us happier, more positive and much better able to help those around us.
In-depth study and meditation at Heruka KMC, Golders Green
Foundation Programme and Teacher Training Programme
The Foundation Programme (FP) and Teacher Training Programme (TTP) at Heruka KMC are perfect ways to deepen your understanding and experience of modern Buddhism, and if you wish, become a teacher of Kadampa Buddhism.
For people unable to attend the in-person classes, they are livestreamed, subject to certain conditions. Recordings are available under certain conditions.
Enrollment is necessary, please email epc@meditateinlondon.org for information.
Foundation Programme: New Eight Steps to Happiness
Wednesday evenings 7pm to 9pm
With Resident Teacher, with Kadam John McBretney
Teacher Training Programme: Universal Compassion
Sundays 10am to 2.15pm
With Resident Teacher, with Kadam John McBretney
Meditation Centre for Modern Buddhism
Find lasting peace and happiness through meditation
Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre is a well-established and popular London meditation centre based in Golders Green having branches in other locations.
Address: Heruka Kadampa Meditation Centre, 11-13 Woodstock Road, Golders Green, London NW11 8ES
Memberships from £29/month

Our membership options give you full access to a range weekday classes and weekend events for a modest flat fee. You can broaden and deepen your understanding of modern Buddhism, and gain more experience of the wonderful benefits of meditation.


“Practical meditation guidance in a peaceful space. Pretty garden, friendly faces and tasty food at the weekend courses!”
Emily Danby

“A true refuge in the heart of London—peaceful, welcoming, and deeply nourishing. The meditation classes and weekend courses offer practical wisdom you can easily apply in daily life, and the community is warm and supportive. Plus, the food is fantastic, and the conversations are always meaningful!”
Shailee Noronha

“Heruka Centre ticks all the boxes. Meditation, peaceful environment, lovely garden, warm kind people, great food and if you want more they do day course and retreats. Highly recommended.”
Andy Levy
"Without inner peace, outer peace is impossible"
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso