Meditation Classes in Derry / Londonderry


Buddhist Meditations and Talks with Ian McGlade

Suitable for all levels of experience

Location: Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 11 Pump Street, Derry / Londonderry (through Garden of Reflection gate leading to 4th Studio on left).

Meditation Class Breakdown

  • 25min Guided Breathing Meditation
  • 5min Buddhist Prayer
  • 30min Buddhist Talk
  • 15min Transformational Meditation

Ian has attended Kadampa Meditation Centre in Belfast for many years, as well as many residential retreats internationally and completed an extensive teacher training programme. Ian brings inspirations of his own experiences through to everyone attending his sessions. Ian is now Resident Teacher at Lamrim Kadampa Buddhist Centre Derry/ Londonderry.

Drop in on the day or pre book with the eventbrite links below. Cost below each class, with everyone welcome to come join us.

Suitable for both beginners and those with meditation experience. No special clothes needed. Seating provided in chairs, but feel free to bring your own mat or cushions if you wish.


Access all classes online with details on how to join at Membership.

Wed 3rd Jun. Meditation Class. Buddhism 101. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160513481

*Half Day Retreat* Buddhism 101. Sat 6th Jun. 10.30am – 1.30pm with Ian McGlade. £16. MeditateNI.org/Buddhism-2026/

Tue 9th Jun. Meditation Class. The Power Of A Calm Mind. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160287806

Wed 10th Jun. Meditation Class. The Power Of A Calm Mind. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160517493

Tue 16th Jun. Meditation Class. The Nature Of Our Mind. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160303854

Wed 17th Jun. Meditation Class. The Nature Of Our Mind. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160527523

Tue 23rd Jun. Meditation Class. Buddhist View On Ego. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160321908

Wed 24th Jun. Meditation Class. Buddhist View On Ego. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1983160549589

Thu 25th Jun. Meditation Class. Buddhist View On Ego. 12pm – 13.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989957299852

Tue 30th Jun. Meditation Class. Reducing Overthinking: from Stress to Stillness. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992253399

Tue 7th July. Meditation Class. Calming Anxiety & Fear. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992254402

Thu 9th July. Meditation Class. Calming Anxiety & Fear. 12pm – 13.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989957304867

Tue 14th July. Meditation Class. Detoxing the mind from the poisons of Anger and Attachment. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992255405

Thu 23rd July. Meditation Class. Opening the Heart, Lifting Limiting Beliefs. 12pm – 13.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989957359029

Tue 28th July. Meditation Class. Opening the Heart: Lifting Limiting Beliefs. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992087904

Tue 4th Aug. Meditation Class. The True Nature of Reality. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992258414

Thu 6th Aug. Meditation Class. The True Nature of Reality. 12pm – 13.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989957361035

Tue 11th Aug. Meditation Class. Stop Bring Your Own Worst Enemy. 7pm – 8.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7. eventbrite.co.uk/e/1989992260420

Wed 19th Aug. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Thu 20th Aug. Meditation Class. 12pm – 13.15pm with Bronagh Best. £7.

*Half Day Retreat* Introduction To Tantra. Sat 21st Aug. 10.30am – 1.30pm with Ian McGlade. £16. MeditateNI.org/Introduction-To-Tantra-2026/

Tue 25th Aug. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 26th Aug. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 1st Sep. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

4th – 6th Sep. Weekend Retreat in Fermanagh. The Path to Peace. A Buddhist Approach. MeditateNI.org/sept-2026

Tue 8th Sep. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 9th Sep. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 15th Sep. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 16th Sep. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 22nd Sep. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 23rd Sep. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

*Half Day Retreat* The Serenity Of Love. Sat 26th Sep. 10.30am – 1.30pm with Ian McGlade. £16. MeditateNI.org/Serenity-2026/

Tue 29th Sep. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 30th Sep. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7

Tue 21st Oct. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 22nd Oct. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 27th Oct. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 28th Oct. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

*Half Day Retreat* Learn To Meditate In Half A Day. Sat 31st Oct. 10.30am – 1.30pm with Ian McGlade. £16. MeditateNI.org/Learn-To-Meditate-Oct/

Tue 3rd Nov. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 4th Nov. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

6th – 8th Nov. Weekend Retreat at Corcreggan Mill Donegal. MeditateNI.org/nov-2026

Tue 10th Nov. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 11th Nov. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

*Empowerment Day* Avalokiteshvara Empowerment – Heart Of Compassion. Sat 21st Nov. 11am – 4.30pm with Ian McGlade. £20. MeditateNI.org/Avalokiteshvara-2026/

Tue 24th Nov. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 25th Nov. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 1st Dec. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 2nd Dec. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 8th Dec. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 9th Dec. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 8th Dec. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 9th Dec. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Tue 15th Dec. Meditation Class. 7pm – 8.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Wed 16th Dec. Meditation Class. 11am – 12.15pm with Ian McGlade. £7.

Access all classes online with details on how to join at Membership.

More dates to be scheduled soon.


Members can attend our centre classes and retreats online or in person. Details on how to join at Membership.

Our weekly general classes can be found at Classes By Location with special events at Events and Retreats.

If you need help feel free to phone or whatsapp us on +44 (0) 7848 175 415 or email at info@meditateni.org.


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