January Retreat - Week 3
Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Retreat
Friday January 17 - Wednesday January 22
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].
The main body of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini is training in clear light. This main body has eleven limbs, which are called the “eleven yogas”. In this retreat we will deepen our experience of the eleven yogas of Vajrayogini.
For the retreat sessions we will be using the Vajrayogini “Blissful Path” 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 17
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday January 18
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
Sunday January 19
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 20
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 21
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 22
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class4 - 7:30 pm : Self-initiation (For those who have completed a counting retreat of the 3OM mantra).
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FULL RETREAT
Regular: $220
60 Card Pass: $175
80 Card Pass: $87.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Sunday:
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