Weekly in-person meditation sessions in Prague
A list of free local English-friendly meditation groups – Buddhist, Christian, and secular.
MONDAYS
Contemplation in the Crypt
Silent meditation (in the crypt of the Church of the Sacred Heart – the one with the big clock at JZP Square) takes place every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
For updates, check the parish news: https://srdcepane.cz/farni-zpravy
📍Náměstí Jiřího z Poděbrad 19, 130 00 Prague 3, Vinohrady
📅 Monday, 7:00 pm
💫 Free + open to all
TUESDAYS
Charles University Spiritual Care Center
NOTE: Session are held only from October – December
Sit • Walk • Breathe • Be
Tuesday meditation
Weekly, Tuesdays, 4:00 pm –5:30 pm
Hybernská Campus, Building D, 1st Floor – Hall next to the Spiritual Care Center office
Join regular weekly meditation sessions guided by Pavel Pola, Elva Frouz, or Vojtěch Hodboď. These sessions are open to Charles University students and staff, Prague City Hall employees, and the general public. Participation is free.
Registration required:
– Register by email at polapa@post.cz or elvafrouz@gmail.com.
– Room capacity is limited. Please register early.
Nala Center
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a beginner, Nala is happy to welcome you to their center. Join for a group meditation on the Buddha of Loving Eyes. This meditation awakens loving compassion and kindness, equanimity, and shared joy, opening both the mind and heart.
The sessions are led by Petr Hodan, founder of the Nala Foundation. Petr has spent over 25 years sharing Tibetan Buddhist teachings and traditional medicine. Inspired by Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche, he offers non-dogmatic guidance through talks, meditation, and translation work, helping others find peace and lasting happiness.
The meditations are led in Czech, but if you don't mind – come – they have meditation texts in English too. 😊
📍 Dubová 563, Tuchoměřice
📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 pm
💫 Free + open to all
WEDNESDAYS
Bodhi Path
Bodhi Path is an international organization of Buddhist centers founded by and under the direction of Shamar Rinpoche (also known as Shamarpa).
Wednesdays at 7:30 pm – Meditation of calm-abiding (30 minutes of meditation with short breaks, with explanation, especially suitable for beginners and non-Buddhists)
Wednesdays at 8:30 pm – Short teachings on various Buddhist topics
We are typically flexible [with conducting the weekly meditation sessions in English]. All instructors guiding the meditation speak English and the instructions are relatively short and easy. (Worst case scenario is we’d explain it in both languages, which is also no problem at all).
THURSDAYS
Qigong with Martin
Centering Prayer
Every Thursday, across the street from Charles Bridge, in Old Town, the crypt of the Church of St. Salvator hosts a weekly session for the Centering Prayer – a contemplative prayer in the tradition of the Trappist monk Thomas Keating that you can learn about here on YouTube.
Its main promoter in Bohemia is Teresie Hašanová. The prayer here is led by Jarka Juillet. Contact: centeringprayerpraha@gmail.com
📍 Křižovnická 1040/4, Old Town
📅 Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
💫 Free + open to all
Church of the Infant Jesus – Silent Meditation
Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Come with us into the present moment, where we can truly meet ourselves. Most of the time we are always doing something, in meditation we learn to simply be. Every Thursday, an open group meets regularly in the premises of the Monastery of the Infant Jesus of Prague for joint meditation.
Don't expect any special experiences, that a light will shine or some words will be spoken, or that something extraordinary will happen. However, if you persevere, your life itself will slowly but intensely shine with that inner light. Meditation changes our approach to life; we get to know ourselves and others much more deeply and with greater respect.
The meeting begins with a short introduction, followed by half an hour of silent meditation, and at the end there is time for sharing or questions. If you would like to join the group, either once or repeatedly, you are welcome.
Nala Center
Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a beginner, Nala is happy to welcome you to their center. Join for a group meditation on the Buddha of Loving Eyes. This meditation awakens loving compassion and kindness, equanimity, and shared joy, opening both the mind and heart.
The sessions are led by Petr Hodan, founder of the Nala Foundation. Petr has spent over 25 years sharing Tibetan Buddhist teachings and traditional medicine. Inspired by Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Rinpoche, he offers non-dogmatic guidance through talks, meditation, and translation work, helping others find peace and lasting happiness.
The meditations are led in Czech, but if you don't mind – come – they have meditation texts in English too. 😊
📍 Dubová 563, Tuchoměřice
📅 Every Tuesday & Thursday at 6:30 pm
💫 Free + open to all
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
Tisarana Vipassananusorn
Meditation Center
The method of Vipassana, or insight meditation, follows the tradition of the late Ajahn Tong Sirimangalo, one of Thailand’s greatest meditation masters. The center in Prague is open 7 days a week for meditation. Schedule updates are posted on Facebook. For bookings and questions contact the Tisarana center.
Weekly meditation groups
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Sunday 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The meditation group is an opportunity to listen to a talk about meditation and practice Vipassana meditation. New students will receive an introduction to Vipassana meditation, experienced students will practice together.
💫 On donation.