

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 07:15 pm
- **Event Description**: Meditation is Essential for Human Happiness. So, we need to practice meditation. The reason is very simple, meditation makes our mind peaceful and when our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time whatever circumstances we find ourself in. Drop-in and Online. 

The benefits of meditation include:
Experience Inner Peace
Have the ability to cope with external busyness &amp; difficulties
Reduce stress, improved mental &amp; physical health 
Deal with difficult situations
Naturally feel warm &amp; friendly towards other people
Improve relationships with others

Classes include guided meditations, practical teachings and time for discussion and Q &amp; A.

Everyone Welcome!
No special experience necessary. No special clothing is needed. Dress comfortably. Chairs are available.

About The Teacher
A member of Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre since 2003, Leigh guides the drop-in meditation classes on Wednesday evenings. Having a great love for Dharma and a deep delight in the power of meditation Leigh offers enthusiasm and encouragement to those who pop in for a Meditation Class.

How to join in?
Zoom Online Please use the link provided in your email ticket to join online.
In Person at Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Center
The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Upper level, Craighall Park, 2196
Please use the Rothesay Avenue entrance to the parking lot. Park at Baby City and use those steps to come up to the upper level courtyard.

Please arrive 15 minutes before the event starts to register and settle in.  We have a book shop to browse, water on sale, and it is helpful to bring a pen and notebook if you would like to take notes. There is secure and ample parking.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/randburg/simply-meditate-with-leigh-ponsonby/200029730198758
- **Event Categories**: meditation, health-wellness, workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.meditation.org.za/events/simply-meditate-15/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=randburg-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Randburg
- **state**: GT
- **country**: South Africa
- **location**: The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa
- **lat**: -26.12256
- **long**: 28.02991
- **full address**: The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Randburg, 2196, South Africa

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg (https://allevents.in/org/vajrapani-kadampa-buddhist-centre-johannesburg/1347270)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 04 Mar, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** The Woods, 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2196 Craighall, South Africa, 345 Jan Smuts Ave, Randburg, 2196, South Africa
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Johannesburg
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** meditation, health-wellness, workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Simply Meditate with Leigh Ponsonby ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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