January Retreat - Week 4
Clarity of Mind : Clear Light of Bliss
Friday January 24 - Wednesday January 29
Individual days can be attended
This in-depth retreat is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or have the sincerely wish to receive them soon [Summer 2026 at Manjushri Centre, United Kingdom].
During this retreat, we will learn to practice the completion stage meditations of Highest Yoga Tantra, generating a deeply peaceful and concentrated mind by harnessing the subtle energy system within our body. With this blissful awareness, we can uncover our true nature and quickly become a source of benefit for others.
For the retreat sessions we will be using the Yoga of Buddha Heruka sadhana.
For those who do not have HYT empowerment, please consider foundational retreats here.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
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Schedule
Friday January 24
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday January 25
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 6pm : Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
Sunday January 26
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationMonday January 27
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationTuesday January 28
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Supplementary meditation classWednesday January 29
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class4 - 7:30 pm : Melodious Drum
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FULL RETREAT
Regular: $210
60 Card Pass: $165
80 Card Pass: $82.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Sunday:
Regular: $45
60 Card Pass: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Monday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Tuesday:
Regular: $55
60 Card Pass: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Wednesday:
Regular: $25
60 Card Pass: $10
80 Card Pass: $5(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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Accommodations are available for those engaging in this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. 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