Introduction to Tantric Meditation
4-Week Series of Tuesday Evening Classes
*** On Tuesday, Jan 30, the class will be taught by Pauline Chau. Pauline has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years and has worked at KMC Canada as well as KMC Winnipeg. She is a devoted volunteer and is a student of the Teacher Training Programme. She is appreciated for her easy-going nature and calm approach. ***
Tantric meditation harnesses the power of our imagination and wisdom to bring about swift positive inner transformation. We learn special meditative techniques to let go of self-limiting perceptions and unhelpful states of mind, embracing our potential for lasting peace and happiness. These methods can be enjoyed by anyone and practiced in daily life.
Based upon the book, Modern Buddhism (Tantra), by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, this four week course, introduction to Tantra, will introduce to you essential Tantric meditations.
For those who are interested, this course is also a perfect preparation for the Tantric empowerment, “Awakening The Heart: The Blessings Empowerment of Avalokiteshvara” on Saturday 3rd February.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
Week 1 ～ Jan 9: Introduction to Tantra
Week 2 ～ Jan 16: Identifying with our potential
Week 3 ～ Jan 23: How imagination creates our reality
Week 4 ～ Jan 30: Journey to the heart
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:30 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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, 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 teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(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.
It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.
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: [email protected]