Meditation Basics
Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice
9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Kelsang Rigma
We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.
In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.
Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!
Week 1 ～ Sept 12: Inner Peace
Week 2 ～ Sept 19: Pure Light
Week 3 ～ Sept 26: Inspiration
Week 4 ～ Oct 3: Body of Light
Week 5 ～ Oct 10: Clarity
Week 6 ～ Oct 17: The Root Mind
Week 7 ～ Oct 24: Cherishing Others
Oct 31 ~ No class due to Fall Festival held in Brazil
Week 8 ～ Nov 7: Taking Away Suffering
Week 9 ～ Nov 14: Giving Happiness
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also 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.
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 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Rigma is a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and has been practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. She was the Resident Teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Cologne, Germany, last year. She is delighted to continue to teach in Canada. She is particularly valued for her warm and open nature and her clear teachings, which always focus on the practical importance of Buddha’s teachings for our 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: 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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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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