This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

These sessions are taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

2:15 - 2:45 p.m: Set up

2:45 p.m: Doors open

3:00 - 4 p.m: Session

4:00 - 4:30 p.m: Clean up

Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future.  In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness.  We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.

An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]

These sessions are taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

5:15 p.m: Doors open

5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session

Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.

It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.

An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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6:45 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Puja

Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.

The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.

By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.

We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:45 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:00 p.m: Puja

This puja (chanted prayers) includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. The first is a special Guru yoga in which we visualize our Spiritual Guide as Je Tsongkhapa, who himself is a manifestation of Manjushri. By relying upon this practice, we can purify negativity, accumulate merit, and receive blessings. In this way, we shall naturally accomplish all the realizations of the stages of the path of Sutra and Tantra, and in particular we shall attain a very special Dharma wisdom.

The second practice is a method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden. Through this, we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our Dharma realizations. If we rely upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden sincerely, our faith in Je Tsongkhapa will naturally increase and we shall easily gain experience of the pure Buddhadharma transmitted directly to Je Tsongkhapa by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.

These two practices are the very essence of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we shall reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment. An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

2:15 p.m: Doors open

2:30 - 5:45 p.m: Puja

This practice consists of five parts: Praise to Manjushri, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, Self-generation as Heruka, the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the General Protectors, and the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the Great King Dorje Shugden. Of these, the last is the principal practice.

A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. Beings in this present time have a strong karmic link with Dorje Shugden, and so he is the Dharma Protector who is most able to help them. Therefore it is said that, Now is the time to rely upon Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities.

There are many brief and middling-length sadhanas of Dorje Shugden, such as Heart Jewel and Wishfulfilling Jewel. This extensive sadhana is called Kangso in Tibetan, which means Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual, and it is usually performed once a month in Dharma Centres. During this puja we make extensive offerings and perform other practices:

To fulfil our heart commitment to rely upon the Protector sincerely, regarding him as inseparable from the Guru and Yidam, and to practise the pure Dharma of Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra,

To restore any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred,

We begin the practice with Praise to Manjushri to remember that the Guru and Protector are in reality emanations of the Wisdom Buddha. We then perform the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and, after dissolving the Guru into our heart, perform self-generation as Heruka. We then invite the general Dharma Protectors such as Mahakala, Kalarupa, and Kalindewi, before beginning the actual sadhana of Dorje Shugden. The fulfilling and restoring ritual of the general Protectors is interwoven with the sadhana of Dorje Shugden.

Further information on the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden can be found in the book Heart Jewel, and further information on self-generation as Heruka can be found in the book Essence of Vajrayana.

We have a limited quantity of Melodious Drum Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m:

- guided settling meditation

-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

8:30 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, May 4, 2024

- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.

- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Ian Tuttell has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the guidance of many senior teachers within Kadampa Buddhism.

As a dedicated volunteer and teacher at KMC Canada, he embodies the principles of loving-kindness and service to others. His classes are renowned for their clarity and warmth, providing students with a clear, comprehensive, down-to-earth, and practical insight into meditation.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m:

- guided settling meditation

-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

8:30 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This session is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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1:45 p.m: Doors open

2:00 - 3:00 p.m: Puja

Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the 'Mother of the Conquerors'.

Tara is our common mother, our Holy Mother. When we are young we turn to our worldly mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our spiritual growth we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Tara, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers, she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and she guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.

'Tara' means 'Rescuer'. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms, and ultimately she saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace.

If we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfil all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.

We have a limited quantity of Liberation from Sorrow prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m:

- guided settling meditation

-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

8:30 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m: Retreat Session 1
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Complimentary Refreshments
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3

More information coming soon…

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m:

- guided settling meditation

-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

8:30 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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7:15 p.m: Doors open

7:30 - 9:30 p.m: Puja

Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.

The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.

By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.

We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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6:45 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Puja

Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.

The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.

By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.

We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.

If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.

If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, June 15, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

More information coming soon…

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, June 22, 2024
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Suggested follow-up to the course: Sunday, June 23 - Thursday, June 27, 2024: Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]