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Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia

A Buddhist meditation center on North 2nd Street with weekly classes on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, plus a monthly Prayers for World Peace session on the first Friday.

  • Low cost
  • Newcomers welcome
  • Faith community: Buddhist

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What they do

Take a weekly meditation class, come to the free monthly Prayers for World Peace, or join a series such as Meditation 101. Most classes cost $15 and the Thursday morning class costs $5, and a $50 monthly membership covers the general classes.

Who it is for

Who can join
Open to anyone
Faith
A faith community: Buddhist
Who is there
Adults of any age, People new to Philly or new to the country

When and where

Sunday morning meditation 10:30 to 11:45 am. Monday Rest and Reflect 7 to 8 pm. The Power to Change on Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm. Thursday morning meditation 8 to 8:30 am. Prayers for World Peace on the first Friday of the month, 7 to 8 pm.

Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Times
Morning, Evening

Kadampa Meditation Center Philadelphia

Address
47 N. 2nd Street
Part of the city
Central

Your first visit

Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.

First step: Pick a class on the classes page and register online, or call 267-702-3817 (voicemail; they call back). The FAQ says you can also drop in if you arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to sign in and pay..

You can just show up.

What to expect

Each class opens with a short introduction, then a guided breathing meditation and a short teaching on Buddhist thought, and ends with a closing meditation. Sunday mornings run 10:30 to 11:45 am and the evening classes run an hour, 7 to 8 pm. You can stay afterward to ask the teacher questions or browse the bookstore.

Tips for your first visit

  • Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early: doors lock 5 minutes after the start, and late arrivals cannot be seated.
  • The entrance is on Cuthbert St. Take your shoes off in the hallway before the meditation room, where benches are provided.
  • Nothing special is needed to bring or wear. A pen and notepad are handy if you take notes.
  • Food and drink stay in the lounge, not the meditation room.

Newcomer welcome

Welcoming to newcomers (4 out of 5). Why we say this: Each class says beginners are welcome with no experience needed, and the FAQ says classes suit beginners and experienced meditators. Rated 4 rather than 5 because the class listings say registration is required and the beginner series is not stated as repeating..

Cost and commitment

Cost
Low cost. Most classes cost $15 and the Thursday morning class costs $5. A monthly membership of $50 covers the general classes. Prayers for World Peace is free.
How often
About once a week

Access and languages

Wheelchair access
We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
Languages spoken
We do not know yet which languages are spoken.

Requirements

We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.

How to reach them

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Sources and last check

Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.

Last checked by our team
October 8, 2026
Status
Probably active
Our confidence in this listing
Medium

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