Clear Sky Mind
Abiding in an Ocean of Tranquility
Day-and-a-Half Retreat with Gen Kelsang Suma
“ When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and the mind becomes still, a deep happiness and sense of contentment naturally arise from within. ” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
We often feel stuck in painful habits of thought, such as anxiety, feelings of hurt or depression. Because we perceive our mind to be fixed and unchanging, we feel trapped inside these painful emotions. But this seemingly inflexible mind does not correspond to the true nature of our mind. In this retreat, we will be guided on a voyage of exploration of our own mind through which we will discover our potential for inner peace.
By meditating on the clarity of our mind, we will come to understand that our potential for change is limitless, and that both the freedom from unhappiness and the attainment of enlightenment are definitely possible. We can then initiate a joyful process of profound transformation.
*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.*
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Friday, November 10, 2023
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: Introduction (Talk & Guided Meditation)Saturday, November 11, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open
- 9:30 - 10:15 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 10:15 - 10:45 a.m: Refreshments
- 10:45 - 11:15 a.m: Guided Meditation
- 11:15 - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 12:15 - 2:00 p.m: Lunch Break
- 2:00 - 2:30 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 2:30 - 3:00 p.m: Refreshments
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 3:30 - 4:00 p.m: Optional Discussion, Refreshments, Q & A Time -
This retreat will be guided by Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Suma, Resident Teacher at Jampa Ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre, in Barrie, Ontario.
Gen Kelsang Suma is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She has been studying, practising and teaching Dharma under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for about 30 years. A devoted practitioner, she is well-known for the warmth and clarity of her teachings and for her love of her students.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $65 / person
Class pass holders: $32.50 / personSaturday only
Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)Audio Recordings: $5 / person (Friday evening teaching)
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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.
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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