The Buddhist Way of Life
& (optional) Refuge Vow Ceremony
Finding Lasting Freedom from Problems
Special Day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor
We all encounter difficulties in life, but do they have the power to make us unhappy? According to Buddha’s wisdom, our problems do not exist outside of us—they arise from within our own mind. When we respond to challenges with negative states of mind, such as anger, anxiety, or attachment, we create suffering for ourselves and others.
In this course, Gen Kelsang Chodor, Resident Teacher of KMC Canada, will explain how we can free ourselves from painful feelings by transforming our mind. Through understanding and practicing the Buddhist way of life—the path of refuge, seeking protection in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—we can heal our mind, cultivate deep inner peace, and follow a path to lasting happiness.
Join us to discover how the Buddhist way of life offers a clear, practical method to overcome problems at their root and find true freedom.
Note: In the afternoon, there will be a special opportunity to receive the Buddhist Refuge Vows for those who wish to take them. These will be explained during the day.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Teaching & Meditation11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Refreshments Break12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Teaching & Meditation1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Lunch Break2:30 PM – 4:00 PM — Refuge Ceremony (optional)
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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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $55
80 Card Pass: $27.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(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.
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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
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