21 day meditation challenge

Are you wanting to build better habits in 2026? To spend less time online and more time feeling at peace with yourself and those around you?

As part of our January Meditation Challenge, these weekly drop-in classes explore how to create and sustain a simple, effective meditation practice. Taught by experienced Kadampa Teacher Kelsang Lhasang, the classes offer practical guidance for bringing more peace, focus, and happiness into daily life.

You’ll be guided in meditations to make your mind calm, clear and peaceful, learn how to create a supportive meditation space at home, and discover how to work with common challenges such as a busy mind or lack of motivation. You’ll also learn how to structure a regular practice and carry the benefits of meditation into everyday life.

Wk 1 – The first steps of meditation

Wk 2 – Meditation that works

Wk 3 – Applying meditation in daily life

It is possible to drop-in to any class if you cannot attend the whole course.

CAN’T MAKE WEDNESDAYS? You can still take part it our January Meditation Challenge classes; see ‘the challenge’ tab for more details – there are many classes you can join throughout the month to help you on your way.

Everyone is warmly welcome

ABOUT THE CHALLENGE

Challenge yourself to complete 21 meditation sessions during our New Year Meditation Challenge and receive a free pass to our ‘Serenity in the City’ day retreat on Sunday 8 March, 10.30am – 4.30pm. You can use it to complement your meditation practice going forward or pass on to a friend as a gift. Of course the greatest benefit will be doing more meditation for your own happiness & well-being!

Your challenge will begin when you attend your first session of one of the following classes:

At KMC Edinburgh Centre on Leith Walk:

FREE TALK – Wed 7 Jan 7 – 8.15pm
Mon 12 Jan 11am – 12pm
Tues 13 Jan 7 – 8.30pm
Wed 14 Jan 12.15 – 1pm
Wed 14 Jan 7 – 8.30pm
And also at our branch classes:

Wed 14 Jan 11.30 – 12.30pm in Falkirk
Wed 14 Jan 7 – 8.15pm in Dundee
Thurs 15 Jan 7 – 8.15pm in Melrose
You will receive more specific challenge instructions at those classes. You may like to download a copy of the Kadampa Meditation App in advance as this will be a suggested resource for your ‘at home’ challenge component.

You may also like to take out a JANUARY ONLY MEMBERSHIP which includes entry to all our classes and courses in person or online. This will help you attend more classes and be supported in your efforts to complete the challenge.

Each class includes 2 guided meditations, a practical teaching, and time for discussion. Meditation is done seated in chairs with the option to sit on a mat and cushion if you prefer.

This course is perfect for beginners as well as anyone wishing to refresh or deepen their meditation practice.

After the class there is tea and biscuits in the cafe provided free of charge for those who would like to stay on and discuss the class or their meditation practice.

Fee: £8 per class | £16 for all three weeks | members free | Concessions available for those unable to afford the classes.

Taking on the 21 Day Challenge? Then it may help to take out our January Membership Trial which allows you in-person and livestream access to classes run at the Centre in Leith.