Where is Buddha? I want to meditate!

Have been considering joining some meditation group. My wife is interested too.

Strange that in the predominantly Hindu surroundings, all meditation centres are Buddhist!!

Stranger that in the land of birth of Buddha, most Buddhist gatherings teach Japanese Buddhism!!

Am rather confused. Looks like I have to first accept the truths of life before i can embark upon my search for internal peace. 😕😐😌😇