Fall Weekend Retreat
~ The Healing Power of Meditation ~
Friday Nov 8 - Sunday Nov 10
(Partial booking of individual days available)
Our mind is our greatest healer. In this weekend retreat you can discover how to actualize your potential to overcome all mental pain, sorrow, loss, physical suffering, illness and disease through one of the most renowned ancient meditations taught by Buddha, known as “taking and giving". We will learn how to transform the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing practice that causes mental peace and happiness, improves concentration, enhances our love, compassion & wisdom and brings great meaning to our life.
The meditation retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and optional Q & A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and spend time with like-minded people in our cafe area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Center Canada help individuals create a comfortable space within their own minds.
Whether you're a seasoned meditator or brand new to the practice, our meditation retreats welcome people from all walks of life. You don't need to be a Buddhist to join – we believe everyone can benefit from meditation and its tremendous positive effects.
KMC Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity.
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is located at 631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsWe 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.
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(Partial booking of individual days available)
Friday
Introduction ~7:00pm-8:30pmSaturday
Guided Meditation & Talk ~ 9:30am - 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment break ~ 10:45am - 11:15am
Guided Meditation ~ 11:15am -12:00pm
Lunch break ~ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Guided Meditation ~ 2:00 pm -2:45pm
Refreshment break ~ 2:45pm -3:15pm
Meditation & Q&A ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15pm
Sunday
Guided Meditation ~ 9:30am -10:30am
Refreshment break ~ 10:30 am -11:00am
Meditation Supplementary Class & Q&A ~ 11am -12:15pm
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Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years.
He is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa (KMCO).
He has been the Resident Teachers at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, KMC Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at KMC Vancouver, Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
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Full Retreat: Friday to Sunday $85
Friday only: $15
Saturday only: $45
Sunday only: $2560 Class Pass: Full price
80 Class Pass Plus: 50% Discount
108 Class Pass Plus Plus: no costLive-streaming option is available to Class pass holders only.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce 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 membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership 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
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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