Weekly class
Basic Practice
For those new to meditation. Sitting and walking meditation, working with hindrances, mindfulness in daily life.
Wednesdays · 8.00–9.30pmwith Bhante Cakkapala · Shrine Hall
Practice
Meditation at Mangala Vihara.
Meditation is an essential practice in Theravāda Buddhism: the training of the mind in calm, mindfulness and insight. Our resident monks teach courses up to three times a year, for beginners and regular practitioners. No experience is needed, and newcomers are always welcome.
- Courses
- Wednesdays & Thursdays8.00–9.30pm
- Cost
- By donationWeekly courses and one-day retreat
- Before you sit
- Join the pūjāIf you can, before meditating
- Where
- Shrine HallWednesdays · Meditation Hall on Thursdays
01 · Classes
Guided classes, week by week
Meditation courses at the temple
Sududdasaṃ sunipuṇaṃ, yatthakāmanipātinaṃ; cittaṃ rakkhetha medhāvī, cittaṃ guttaṃ sukhāvahaṃ.
The mind is very hard to see, extremely subtle. It lands wherever it desires. The wise one should guard the mind. A guarded mind brings happiness.
Dhammapada 36
Each course meets weekly for six to eight weeks and ends with a one-day retreat at the temple. Our teachers are addressed as Bhante (Venerable, a term of respect for a monk). To confirm the next intake, call +65 6744 4285 or email mvbt.meditation@gmail.com.
Weekly class
Ongoing Practice
For those continuing and deepening their practice. Guided reflection, individual practice, Dhamma sharing and Q&A.
Thursdays · 8.00–9.30pmwith Bhante Suneetha · Meditation Hall
Full Day Meditation Retreat
Both courses end with a full day at the temple, putting your learning into practice with the Eight Precepts and Noble Silence. Open to current and former course participants, and to members and students of Mangala Vihara.
02 · Retreat
Deepen your cultivation
Overseas Meditation Retreat
Step away from the everyday and give your practice a few quiet days. The temple holds a residential retreat overseas, where retreatants practise in silence, away from digital distractions. Our first was in Malaysia in December 2025. A day begins as early as 4.30am, with sitting and walking meditation, pūjā, a Dhamma talk and interviews with the teacher.
Overseas retreats are not held on a fixed schedule, and places are limited. Open to current and former course participants, and to members and students of Mangala Vihara.
Retreatants observe the Eight Precepts and Noble Silence, follow the full schedule, take a digital detox and help with chores. Good physical and mental health, and the ability to care for yourself, are expected.
03 · Shrine Hall
Sitting at the temple
Open to all, every day
The Shrine Hall is open daily, 7am–9.30pm, for quiet meditation. It's free, and there's no need to book or belong.
If you can, join the pūjā (a service of devotion) before you sit. New to what happens at a pūjā? See What to Expect.
04 · Archive
Earlier schedule, for reference
Archived 2023 schedule
[VERIFY, archived 2023 schedule]
The table below is preserved from the temple's 2023 programme and is shown for reference only. These dates have passed, please do not treat them as current. For classes running now, see Weekly guided classes above, or call +65 6744 4285.
Meditation classes, 2023 programme (archived)
| Programme | Dates (2023) | Time | Venue & details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Meditation in English | Wed, 15 Feb – 19 Apr 2023 | 8.00–9.30pm | Shrine Hall By Ven. Cakkapala · Coordinator: Brother Kelvin 9835 5257 |
| Advanced Yogi Meditation | Wed, 15 Feb – 25 Oct 2023 | 7.45–9.30pm | Shrine Hall / Meditation Hall (2nd floor) By Ven. Raja & Ven. Cakkapala · Coordinator: Brother Vijita 9880 4423 |
Contact numbers shown here are the 2023 class coordinators and may no longer be current. For anything today, please use the temple line: +65 6744 4285.
Curious about past programmes? See our Facebook and Instagram pages.
05 · More
Deeper courses & Q&A
More on meditation
We're moving the temple's fuller meditation material onto the new site. These pages are on the way:
These are separate from the weekly classes above. Course names are shown here as currently published by the temple, please call +65 6744 4285 to confirm which are running before you plan to attend.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us you're new, we'll point you to the right class.
Meditation here is open to all. Call us, email mvbt.meditation@gmail.com, or come by the office on a Sunday, and we'll tell you what's running now and how to join.
Office open Sundays 10am–1pm · Shrine Hall open daily 7am–9.30pm · 30 Jalan Eunos, Singapore 419495. See Getting Here for directions and access.