Living Your Best Life
- Mastering Positive Habits of Mind
This drop-in class is with Visiting Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen
~ part of the Special Weekend Retreat, The Healing Power of Meditation ~
We invite you to our inspirational Sunday morning meditation classes, where we will explore practical methods to cultivate positive intentions and use the power of Buddhist wisdom to solve our daily problems. The classes include two guided meditations and a talk on how to nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose and direction in our lives. By developing a positive mental attitude for the week ahead, we will create an inner refuge, enabling us to stay positive amidst the demands of daily life.
Each class in this series is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. After each class, you are invited to join us in our community room for by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop to help you deepen your understanding and meditation experience through further reading. You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody is welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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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Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(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 event begins.
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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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]
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