A Compassionate Vision for 2024
The Tantric Meditation Practice of Avalokiteshvara
Special Holiday Course with Gen Kelsang Dorje
In this inspiring three-day course, led by visiting Teacher, Gen Kelsang Dorje, we will learn how to train in the powerful, inspiring Tantric meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion. This centuries-old practice is incredibly blessed, and is the beloved heart practice of millions of Buddhists worldwide.
By combining a compassionate heart with positive visualisation and mantra recitation, we can quickly develop the inner qualities necessary to greatly benefit ourselves and others. This course is perfect for setting your vision for 2024. This course will be based on the teaching, ‘Essential Insights into the Avalokiteshvara Sadhana: Prayers and Requests to the Buddha of Compassion’ from the book, The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome!
*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 note: There has been a schedule change for this event recently. Please refer yourself to the schedule below for the updated schedule information.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m: IntroductionThursday, December 28, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m: Talk & Guided MeditationFriday, December 29, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation / Q&As -
Gen Kelsang Dorje is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison, USA. He has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, an internationally renowned Buddhist Master, and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
Gen Kelsang Dorje is admired for his warmth and humour in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate Buddha’s teachings into a joyful life.
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Full Booking:
Full Event
Regular: $95 / person
Class pass holders: $47.50 / personPartial Booking:
Wednesday only
Regular: $20 / person
Class pass holders: $10 / personThursday only
Regular: $45 / person
Class pass holders: $22.50 / personFriday only
Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / person(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Audio Recordings: $5 / person (Wednesday evening teaching)
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*For those who will be staying in our Accommodations, breakfast is included in the accommodation fees.*
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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.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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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 -
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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca