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Half-day course ~ Learn to Meditate
Aug
23

Half-day course ~ Learn to Meditate

Learn To Meditate

- Come Home To Your Natural Peace!

Half-day course with Kodi Palmer-Butler

If our mind is unpeaceful, restless, and agitated, there is nowhere we can go to feel truly at home within ourselves. When we get caught in cycles of negativity and frustration, we move further away from our true nature — a state of natural peace.

In this Learn to Meditate course, we’ll explore how to meditate and how to return to a place of inner peace and contentment. Through this practice, we can live more fulfilling lives and experience a deeper sense of love and connection with those around us.

This meditation course is designed for everyone — no previous experience necessary. 

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Kodi Palmer-Butler has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years. With her warm, friendly, and passionate approach to teaching meditation, she helps people discover its practical benefits in everyday life.

  • 10:00 - 11:00 am
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:00 - 11:30 am
    Refreshments Break

    11:30 am - 12:30 pm
    Meditation & Teaching

    12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
    Q&A

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

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Half-day course ~ Dealing With Anxiety
Jul
19

Half-day course ~ Dealing With Anxiety

Dealing With Anxiety

Half-day course with Jay Roberts

Overcoming anxiety means more than coping with stress. It means replacing the root causes of our worries with powerful, confident attitudes. We can do this through meditation. In this experiential workshop, we will explore where anxiety comes from, how to reduce and eliminate its causes, and learn how to create healthy mental habits for peace. The class will include ample time for meditation, discussion and questions.

No previous meditation experience is needed.
Everyone is welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.:
    Talk & Meditation

    11:00 - 11:30 a.m.:
    Refreshment break

    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
    Talk & Meditation

    12.30 - 12.45 p.m.:
    Informal Q&A time

  • Jay Roberts brings a wealth of personal experience and warmth to his meditation classes, acquired through years of dedicated study and practice within Kadampa Buddhism. As a very sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he embodies the qualities of loving-kindness and integrity, making him very approachable and easy to relate to.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day Course ~ Learn to Meditate
Jul
5

Half-day Course ~ Learn to Meditate

Learn to Meditate

Half-day Course with Sandra Lewis

True relaxation stems from the practice of inner peace

The purpose of meditation is to calm and quiet the mind, helping us to let go of mental discomfort, worries, or anxiety. Through a daily meditation practice, we can become deeply familiar with peaceful and positive states of mind that lead to genuine happiness.

Whether you're considering trying meditation for the first time or looking to refresh your practice, join us for a half-day session. You'll learn simple yet essential techniques to make your meditation practice successful and achieve the results you’re looking for.

This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.

No previous meditation experience is needed. Everyone is welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.:
    Talk & Meditation

    11:00 - 11:30 a.m.:
    Refreshment break

    11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
    Talk & Meditation

    12:30 - 12:45 p.m.:
    Informal Q&A time

  • Sandra Lewis

    Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

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Day Retreat ~ The Bliss of Meditative Tranquility
Jun
21

Day Retreat ~ The Bliss of Meditative Tranquility

The Bliss of Meditative Tranquility

Day Retreat

Learn how to develop meditative stillness and concentration!

In this one-day retreat, we’ll explore how to reduce distractions and train in a state of tranquil abiding - a deeply peaceful mind that can focus single-pointedly on one object of meditation.

Over the course of four sessions, we’ll learn practical methods to enhance our ability to settle the mind, develop deep mental stillness, and let go of inner busyness. As we nurture this skill, we’ll discover a calm and clarity as deep and vast as the ocean.

To support a deeper experience, we’ll observe silence during the refreshment break periods in the morning and afternoon.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00–11:00am — Guided Meditation 1

    11:00–11:30am — Morning Refreshment Break (in silence)

    11:30am–12:15pm — Guided Meditation 2

    12:15–1:45pm — Lunch Break (not in silence)

    1:45–2:30pm — Guided Meditation 3

    2:30–3:00pm — Afternoon Refreshment Break (in silence)

    3:00–4:00pm — Guided Meditation 4 (includes 15 min Q&A)

  • 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $40
    80 Class Pass: 50%
    & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day Retreat ~ Resting the Mind
Jun
14

Half-day Retreat ~ Resting the Mind

Half-day Retreat ~ Resting the Mind

Learn how to relax your mind and body

Half-day Retreat with Ricardo Díaz Alarcón

Do you ever struggle to achieve deep rest and relaxation, or wish to find more mental peace and a positive mindset? If so, this meditation retreat is designed for you.

With the constant demands of daily life - family, work, and relationships - it can often feel impossible to truly relax and find peace within ourselves. We might try to relax by walking in nature, resting in an armchair, or going on a holiday, but if our mind remains stressed, anxious, or preoccupied, genuine relaxation is not possible.

In this meditation retreat, we will explore simple but powerful meditation techniques that enable you to deeply relax without the need to rely on external stimuli. This will help you discover profound inner peace, joy, and a fresh, positive perspective on your life.

You will also learn how to let go of negative states of mind and guide yourself to a place of profound stillness, helping restore both your mental and physical well-being while discovering a deeper sense of purpose.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 10:45 AM:
    Talk & Guided Meditations

    10:45 - 11:15 AM:
    Refreshment Break

    11:15 AM - 12:00 PM:
    Talk & Guided Meditations

    12:00 - 12:20 PM:
    Refreshment Break

    12:20 - 1:00 PM:
    Talk & Guided Meditation

  • Ricardo Díaz Alarcón

    Ricardo has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with Kadampa teachers in the US and Canada. He teaches from the heart, with both skill and great clarity. As a sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he is a great inspiration for others with his genuine inner peace and kindness.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Spring Retreat ~ Transform Your Life with Loving Kindness 
Jun
6
to Jun 8

Spring Retreat ~ Transform Your Life with Loving Kindness 

Transform Your Life with Loving Kindness 

Spring Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Chögyan

(Partial booking is available.)

Join us for a weekend meditation retreat that will open your heart and bring peace, loving-kindness, and clarity into your life. Through guided meditations and teachings, you’ll discover the power of cultivating three types of love — affectionate love, cherishing love, and wishing love.

Loving-kindness meditations are simple, potent, and accessible, even for busy people. They help us develop confidence, relax, and improve our relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.

We'll focus on how to integrate these meditations into our daily activities so that you feel empowered to use them throughout the rest of your life.


  • Friday, June 6th
    7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — Introduction

    Saturday, June 7th
    10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — Talk and Guided Meditation
    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM — Talk and Guided Meditation
    3:00 PM - 4:15 PM — Talk and Guided Meditation

    Sunday, June 8th
    9:00 AM - 10:15 AM — Talk and Guided Meditation
    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM — Talk and Guided Meditation

  • This retreat is taking place at:

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
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    Kadampa Meditation Centre 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

  • Gen Kelsang Chögyan is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal and Vajrayogini Buddhist Center in Vaudreuil. She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. She constantly encourages us through her sincere example, her deep faith and her great ability to transform all situations into opportunities to progress along the path.
    Her joy, energy and enthusiasm inspire us to put Buddha’s teachings into practice and experience their many benefits in our daily life.

  • Full Retreat: $70
    108 Class Pass - no cost
    80 Class Pass - $27.50 ( No cost for Sunday GP plus 50% discount)
    60 Class Pass - $55 (No cost for Sunday GP )

    Friday only: $15
    108 Class Pass - no cost
    80 Class Plass - 50% discount

    Saturday only: $30
    108 Class Pass - no cost
    80 Class Pass - 50% discount

    Sunday only: $25
    108 Class Pass - no cost
    80 Class Pass - $5 (no cost for GP)
    60 Class Pass - $10 (no cost for GP)

    (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.

  • For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

  • Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

 
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Half-day course ~ Self-acceptance & Self-confidence
May
31

Half-day course ~ Self-acceptance & Self-confidence

Self-acceptance & Self-confidence

Half-day course with Kelsang Rigma

Developing authentic self-confidence

Self-criticism and self-loathing make us miserable and directly undermine our ability to grow into the person we aspire to be. Superficial affirmations are not enough to help us overcome these deeply ingrained negative habits of mind. Until we address them directly, they will continue to obscure our true nature and sabotage any efforts at personal development.

In this course, Kelsang Rigma will explore how we often base our confidence on distorted views of ourselves and others, leading to low self-esteem and a lack of self-respect. By developing self-confidence and self-respect rooted in reality and an awareness of our limitless potential, we can grow spiritually and transform into the wise, compassionate person we long to become.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

  • 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.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day course ~ Karma & the Key to Happiness
May
17

Half-day course ~ Karma & the Key to Happiness

Karma & the Key to Happiness

Creating a future of happiness

Half-day course with Kelsang Rigma

When we find ourselves immersed in problems, we often ask: Why me? But do we have an answer to that question? Do we feel unlucky? Do we feel that we’ve been dealt an unfair hand?

Buddha’s teachings on the law of karma give us a clear and practical explanation of why things happen the way they do and how we can begin to change our experiences—from not so great to fantastic. Or at the very least, better. Rather than simply seeking happiness, we learn to create it. Rather than running from unhappiness, we learn to abandon its causes. Understanding karma puts us in the driver’s seat of our own life.

In this course, we will learn how, by applying the law of karma, we can change our experience of the present, heal the past, and create a more fortunate future.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

  • 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.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day course ~Learn how to Meditate
May
10

Half-day course ~Learn how to Meditate

Learn How to Meditate
Developing the Meditative Habit

Half-day course
with Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda

  • 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

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  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

  • Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda, a dedicated teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, brings a wealth of personal experience to her meditation classes. She teaches in an engaging, practical manner, inspiring people in their meditation practice.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Day Course ~ Understanding Dreams & the Nature of our Reality
May
3

Day Course ~ Understanding Dreams & the Nature of our Reality

Understanding Dreams
& the Nature of our Reality

Day Course

All wisdom paves the way to happiness, but the highest wisdom—the wisdom that realizes ultimate truth, emptiness—holds the key to lasting peace. In this meditation course, Gen Chodor, resident teacher of KMC Canada, will practically explain how this profound understanding of emptiness removes suffering at its root, offering us freedom from all pain.

“Through realizing emptiness every kind of problem will automatically cease. This I promise. I am telling you this from my own experience; I am not just intellectual. This is the real meaning of your having met Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.”

  • 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

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  • Schedule

    10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Teaching & Meditation


    11:15 AM – 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
    Teaching & Meditation

    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Lunch Break

    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
    Teaching / Meditation & Q&A

  • 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $55
    80 Class Pass: $27.50
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Special Day Course ~ The Buddhist Way of Life & Refuge Vow Ceremony
Mar
29

Special Day Course ~ The Buddhist Way of Life & Refuge Vow Ceremony

The Buddhist Way of Life
& (optional) Refuge Vow Ceremony

Finding Lasting Freedom from Problems

Special Day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

We all encounter difficulties in life, but do they have the power to make us unhappy? According to Buddha’s wisdom, our problems do not exist outside of us—they arise from within our own mind. When we respond to challenges with negative states of mind, such as anger, anxiety, or attachment, we create suffering for ourselves and others.

In this course, Gen Kelsang Chodor, Resident Teacher of KMC Canada, will explain how we can free ourselves from painful feelings by transforming our mind. Through understanding and practicing the Buddhist way of life—the path of refuge, seeking protection in Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha—we can heal our mind, cultivate deep inner peace, and follow a path to lasting happiness.

Join us to discover how the Buddhist way of life offers a clear, practical method to overcome problems at their root and find true freedom.

Note: In the afternoon, there will be a special opportunity to receive the Buddhist Refuge Vows for those who wish to take them. These will be explained during the day.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Teaching & Meditation

    11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
    Refreshments Break

    12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Teaching & Meditation

    1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Lunch Break

    2:30 PM – 4:00 PM — Refuge Ceremony (optional)

  • 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $55
    80 Card Pass: $27.50
    108 Card Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day course ~ Love without pain
Mar
22

Half-day course ~ Love without pain

Love without pain

Understanding love, desire & attachment
Half-day course with Kelsang Rigma

We often confuse love with desirous attachment. As a result, we often experience pain and disappointment within our so-called ‘loving’ relationships. But authentic love can never cause pain. It only ever produces happiness. Why? Because true love actually arises from a profound understanding of our interdependence and interconnection with everyone. This understanding liberates us from our painful self-centered grasping attachments. And it opens us to an expansive empathy and love that brings joy, harmony and purpose into our lives.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

  • 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.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Day course ~ How To Help The Dying and Those Who Have Died (Powa Practice)
Mar
8

Day course ~ How To Help The Dying and Those Who Have Died (Powa Practice)

How To Help The Dying and
Those Who Have Died

Day course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

When someone dies, although their body stays in this world and is buried or cremated, their mind goes to another life, rather like a bird leaving one nest to fly to another. With this basic understanding of rebirth, we can practise 'powa' to ensure that our loved ones find lasting peace. 'Powa' means transference of consciousness.

Through our loving prayers, we send or transfer the consciousness of someone who has recently died to a Pure Land of Buddha where they no longer experience any suffering. Our ability to help others to be reborn in a Pure Land depends upon the strength of our compassion and our reliance upon the Buddha of Compassion, Avalokiteshvara.

Discover this beautiful practice and the power of compassion and reliance upon holy beings such as Buddha Avalokiteshvara. No previous experience is necessary. Everyone is welcome.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

    1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    Lunch Break

    2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
    Powa Practice (Guided)


  • 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $40
    80 Class Pass: $20
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Crawford Street may be closed during March and April 2025 due to road works. Parking spaces in the neighbourhood will be very limited. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.

    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: Green P Parking.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Special Course ~ Liberating Wisdom
Feb
14
to Feb 16

Special Course ~ Liberating Wisdom

Liberating Wisdom
Exploring the Wisdom Teachings
from the Three Principal Aspects of the Path

Special Weekend Course with Kadam Morten Clausen
(Partial booking available)

with a special Valentine Event Friday 7pm-8:30pm

Je Tsongkhapa’s legendary text, The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, is a concise presentation of the entire path to enlightenment. Especially the third aspect—Buddha’s teachings on the wisdom understanding ultimate truth—is presented with extraordinary clarity and startling profundity.

During this weekend, through talks, guided meditations, and discussions, Kadam Morten will guide us in exploring in particular the verses on wisdom. From the point of view of fulfilling our deepest wishes, this wisdom explains everything we need to know—from the everyday to the ultimate!

Topics include:

  • How can we let go of our unhappy minds?

  • How can we open our hearts to others and best help them?

  • How can we experience great joy and meaning in our lives?

  • What is emptiness, ultimate truth?

  • How do things actually exist?

  • How is freedom from suffering attainable?

  • What is enlightenment?

Taking this wonderful and liberating wisdom to heart will enhance our practice of the spiritual path, both Sutra and Tantra, and open us to a joyful and creative approach to life. In particular, it will empower us to transform all life experiences, including our problems, into our training of the mind so that they propel us along our path to lasting happiness and enlightenment.

Everyone is welcome.

NB: The explanation will be based on Geshe Kelsang’s translation and commentary from his book, The Mirror of Dharma with Additions. (This book is available at the Centre’s shop. E-book & mp3 formats are available to purchase and download from Tharpa Publications Canada site.)

  • This event is taking place at:

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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  • Friday, February 14, 2025
    - Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
    - Love and Wisdom ~ A Special Valentine’s Event on Making Our Relationships More Loving, Joyful and Meaningful : 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Saturday, February 15, 2025
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
    - Teaching: 12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    - Teaching with Q&As: 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Sunday, February 16, 2025
    - Doors open: 8:30 a.m.
    - Meditation: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
    - Teaching: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30p.m.
    - Teaching: 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

  • This special course will be taught by Kadam Morten Clausen, Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre New York City.

    Kadam Morten Clausen is the Eastern US National Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre New York City.

    For over 40 years he has been a close disciple of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

    Kadam Morten is a greatly admired meditation Teacher, especially known for his clarity, humour and inspirational presentation of Dharma. His teachings are always practical and easy to apply to everyday life. Through his gentle and joyful approach and his peaceful example, he has helped many people find true happiness in their hearts.

  • Full Weekend
    Regular: $105 / person
    60 Class Pass: $90
    80 Class Pass: $45.00
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Friday
    Regular:
    $20 / person
    80 Class Pass:
    $10.00
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Saturday
    Regular: $45 / person
    80 Class Pass: $22.50
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Sunday
    Regular: $40 / person
    60 Class Pass: $25
    80 Class Pass: $12.50
    108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • Accommodations are available for those engaging in this event. The dormitory spaces are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

  • Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

 
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Half-day course ~ Silencing the Inner Critic
Feb
8

Half-day course ~ Silencing the Inner Critic

Silencing the Inner Critic

~ Let go of negative self-talk ~
Half-day course with Sandra Lewis

Many of us have a tendency to be hyper self-critical, which leads to self-doubt, mental pain, and low self-confidence. These debilitating thoughts can affect our relationships, our work, and our ability to realize our full potential in life.

In this course, we will explore how Buddhist meditation can help us let go of negative self-talk and free ourselves from feelings of inadequacy and discouragement. Through this process, we can cultivate self-acceptance and develop a genuine, lasting confidence that arises from recognizing our true potential for limitless peace from within.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching

  • Sandra Lewis

    Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.

  • Regular: $30
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Half-day course ~ The Power of Mantra: Filling The Mind With Positive Energy
Dec
21

Half-day course ~ The Power of Mantra: Filling The Mind With Positive Energy

The Power of Mantra:
Filling The Mind With Positive Energy

Half-day course

Mantra literally means 'mind protection.' Mantra recitation is the supreme method to enhance the qualities of our body, speech and mind. For centuries, mantra recitation has been used to attain a peaceful, happy mind by filling the mind with positive energy and pacifying the negative thoughts that give rise to suffering.

In this course, we will learn the real meaning of mantra and receive instructions on how to engage in a special breathing meditation that combines mindfulness of the breath with the recitation of mantra. This is a simple yet powerful method to attain a peaceful, happy, and positive mind. Ultimately, it is a cause of the supreme permanent inner peace of full enlightenment.

  • 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

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  • 10:00 - 11:15 AM
    Meditation & Teaching 🧘‍♂️

    11:15 - 11:45 AM
    Refreshments Break ☕

    11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
    Meditation & Teaching 🧘‍♀️

  • Sandra Lewis

    Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.

  • Regular: $30
    80 Class Pass and 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Half-day course ~ Finding Peace in Turbulent Times: Developing Inner Resilience
Dec
14

Half-day course ~ Finding Peace in Turbulent Times: Developing Inner Resilience

Finding Peace in Turbulent Times: Developing Inner Resilience

Half-day course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Life can be hectic, even chaotic. Is it even possible to find inner peace amidst the demands of modern living? Or are we destined to feel perpetually stressed and overwhelmed?
In this course, we will explore Buddhist wisdom and meditation practices designed to help us become positive and resilient in the face of life's challenges. These practices, known as 'transforming adverse conditions into the path', are essential tools for helping us navigate life's difficulties while remaining mentally tranquil and strong.

This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. In between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

No previous experience with meditation is required. Everybody is welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    80 Class Pass: 50% Discount
    108 Class Pass: no cost
    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice
Dec
10

Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

~ Special In-depth Series ~
The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

After the recent International Kadampa Festival in Brazil, our "Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini" practice classes offer an in-depth exploration of the eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini in the Generation Stage. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation for establishing a daily practice of Buddha Vajrayogini.

This series is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or plan to receive them soon.

Topics to be covered:
~The yoga of sleeping, rising, and experiencing nectar
(the yoga of daily actions)
~The yoga of immeasurables
~The yoga of the Guru
~The yoga of self-generation
~The yoga of purifying migrators
~The yoga of being blessed by Heroes and Heroines
~The yoga of verbal and mental recitation & the yoga of inconceivability

Note for newcomers to meditation: We recommend our Thursday evening, Wednesday morning, or Sunday morning classes for foundational practice.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:45 p.m:

    - guided settling meditation

    -brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

  • 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 humor.  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 events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.



  • Regular: $15 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Mala Making Workshop
Dec
7

Mala Making Workshop

Mala Making Workshop

with Kadampa Teacher Rose Hirano

Join in this fun and meaningful experience! A mala, like a rosary, is a string of beads used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra. For Buddhist practitioners, this ritual object is revered as precious, becoming more powerful and meaningful the more it is used. Both beautiful and spiritual, it is often carried with them or kept very close by.

Using beads of a wide variety of colors and materials, full length malas traditionally have 108 beads. During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make a mala of your choice to use as your personal mala, give as a gift, or donate to the centre Bookstore & Shop.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 2:00 - 5:00 PM
    Mala Making Workshop (with refreshment time)

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.  She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years.  She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.


  • Regular: $45 / person
    80 Card Pass: 50% Discount for this workshop
    108 Card Pass: no cost


    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Half-day course ~ Creating a Sacred Space For Meditation
Dec
7

Half-day course ~ Creating a Sacred Space For Meditation

Creating a Sacred Space For Meditation

Half-day course with Kelsang Rigma

Within our busy modern lives, we need a quiet place of sanctuary in our home, a place where we can spend time in contemplation, meditation, and relaxation. This space, through the power of association, automatically uplifts our mind and instills a sense of peace within us.

In this course, you will learn the basics of creating a beautiful sacred space in your own home. Specifically, you will be taught how to set up an authentic Buddhist shrine and how to use it to give power and depth to your daily meditation practice.

This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. In between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

No previous experience with meditation is required. Everyone is welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice
Dec
3

Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

~ Special In-depth Series ~
The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

After the recent International Kadampa Festival in Brazil, our "Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini" practice classes offer an in-depth exploration of the eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini in the Generation Stage. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation for establishing a daily practice of Buddha Vajrayogini.

This series is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or plan to receive them soon.

Topics to be covered:
~The yoga of sleeping, rising, and experiencing nectar
(the yoga of daily actions)
~The yoga of immeasurables
~The yoga of the Guru
~The yoga of self-generation
~The yoga of purifying migrators
~The yoga of being blessed by Heroes and Heroines
~The yoga of verbal and mental recitation & the yoga of inconceivability

Note for newcomers to meditation: We recommend our Thursday evening, Wednesday morning, or Sunday morning classes for foundational practice.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:45 p.m:

    - guided settling meditation

    -brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

  • 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 humor.  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 events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.



  • Regular: $15 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

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Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice
Nov
26

Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

~ Special In-depth Series ~
The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

After the recent International Kadampa Festival in Brazil, our "Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini" practice classes offer an in-depth exploration of the eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini in the Generation Stage. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation for establishing a daily practice of Buddha Vajrayogini.

This series is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or plan to receive them soon.

Topics to be covered:
~The yoga of sleeping, rising, and experiencing nectar
(the yoga of daily actions)
~The yoga of immeasurables
~The yoga of the Guru
~The yoga of self-generation
~The yoga of purifying migrators
~The yoga of being blessed by Heroes and Heroines
~The yoga of verbal and mental recitation & the yoga of inconceivability

Note for newcomers to meditation: We recommend our Thursday evening, Wednesday morning, or Sunday morning classes for foundational practice.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:45 p.m:

    - guided settling meditation

    -brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

  • 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 humor.  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 events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.



  • Regular: $15 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

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Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice
Nov
19

Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

~ Special In-depth Series ~
The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

After the recent International Kadampa Festival in Brazil, our "Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini" practice classes offer an in-depth exploration of the eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini in the Generation Stage. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation for establishing a daily practice of Buddha Vajrayogini.

This series is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or plan to receive them soon.

Topics to be covered:
~The yoga of sleeping, rising, and experiencing nectar
(the yoga of daily actions)
~The yoga of immeasurables
~The yoga of the Guru
~The yoga of self-generation
~The yoga of purifying migrators
~The yoga of being blessed by Heroes and Heroines
~The yoga of verbal and mental recitation & the yoga of inconceivability

Note for newcomers to meditation: We recommend our Thursday evening, Wednesday morning, or Sunday morning classes for foundational practice.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:45 p.m:

    - guided settling meditation

    -brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

  • 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 humor.  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 events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.



  • Regular: $15 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Half-day Retreat ~ Digital Detox Meditation Retreat
Nov
16

Half-day Retreat ~ Digital Detox Meditation Retreat

Digital Detox Meditation Retreat

Half-day Retreat with Kelsang Dipam

Step away from your digital world and immerse yourself in a morning designed to rejuvenate your mind and body. Experience the transformative power of meditation as you relax, destress, and find deep peace of mind. Temporarily abandon your digital distractions and discover the tranquility that comes from quality time away from your gadgets!

This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. In between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

No previous experience with meditation is required. Everybody is welcome!

*For the duration of this retreat, it is highly recommended that you 'go off grid'.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:00 - 10:45 AM:
    Talk & Guided Meditations 🧘

    10:45 - 11:15 AM:
    Refreshment Break ☕

    11:15 AM - 12:00 PM:
    Talk & Guided Meditations 🧘

    12:00 - 12:15 PM:
    Refreshment Break ☕

    12:15 - 1:00 PM:
    Talk & Guided Meditation 🧘

  • Kelsang Dipam is a Kadampa Buddhist Monk and one of the teachers at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He is known for his love of Buddha’s teachings, his contagious enthusiasm, his joyful effort in his practice and positive outlook, as well as for his kindness, wisdom and compassionate approach to his teaching.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    80 Class Pass & 108 Class Pass: no cost

    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.

    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice
Nov
12

Special In-depth Series ~ The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

~ Special In-depth Series ~
The Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Practice

This series is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or plan to receive them soon.

Note for newcomers to meditation: We recommend our Sunday morning classes, Wednesday morning or Thursday evening for foundational practice.

After the recent International Kadampa Festival in Brazil, our "Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini" practice classes offer an in-depth exploration of the eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini in the Generation Stage. Together, we’ll build a solid foundation for establishing a daily practice of Buddha Vajrayogini.

Topics to be covered:
~The yoga of sleeping, rising, and experiencing nectar
(the yoga of daily actions)
~The yoga of immeasurables
~The yoga of the Guru
~The yoga of self-generation
~The yoga of purifying migrators
~The yoga of being blessed by Heroes and Heroines
~The yoga of verbal and mental recitation & the yoga of inconceivability

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:45 p.m:

    - guided settling meditation

    -brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation

  • 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 humor.  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 events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.



  • Regular: $15 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Half-day course ~ Letting Go of Stress & Anxiety
Nov
2

Half-day course ~ Letting Go of Stress & Anxiety

Letting Go of Stress & Anxiety

Half-day course with Ian Tuttell

Many people suffer from feelings of anxiety or are simply overwhelmed by the stress and demands of everyday life.

We tend to think that situations or people in our life are the causes of our stress or unhappiness, so we then spend a lot of time mentally trying to figure out how to fix those situations or people, which often just makes our mind busier.

Buddha taught that all our unhappiness, stress, and anxiety come from our mind. More specifically, they come from our unrealistic expectations and our exaggerated views of ourselves, the people around us, and the world in general.

By learning to identify the actual causes of stress and unhappy thoughts, we can begin to understand how to become free from them. In this course, we will explore special ways of thinking and meditations that heal the mind from the source of these problems.

Our courses are held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.  In between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • IAN TUTTELL

    Ian has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the guidance of many senior teachers within Kadampa Buddhism. As a dedicated volunteer and teacher at KMC Canada, he embodies the principles of loving-kindness and service to others. His classes are renowned for their clarity and warmth, providing students with a clear, comprehensive, down-to-earth, and practical insight into meditation.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    Class pass holders: No charge
    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Rest & Reflect ~ Thanksgiving Weekend Meditation Retreat
Oct
11
to Oct 14

Rest & Reflect ~ Thanksgiving Weekend Meditation Retreat

~ Rest & Reflect ~

Thanksgiving Weekend
Meditation Retreat

Friday 11th - Monday 14th October
~ Everyone Welcome ~
(individual days can be attended)

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto (Google Maps)

Do you ever struggle to achieve deep rest and relaxation, or wish to find more mental peace and a positive mindset? If so, this meditation retreat is designed for you.

With the constant demands of daily life - family, work, and relationships - it can often feel impossible to truly relax and find peace within ourselves. We might try to relax by walking in nature, resting in an armchair, or going on a holiday, but if our mind remains stressed, anxious, or preoccupied, genuine relaxation is not possible.

In this meditation retreat, we will explore simple but powerful meditation techniques that enable you to deeply relax without the need to rely on external stimuli. This will help you discover profound inner peace, joy, and a fresh, positive perspective on your life.

You will also learn how to let go of negative states of mind and guide yourself to a place of profound stillness, helping restore both your mental and physical well-being while discovering a deeper sense of purpose.

The Retreat Sessions

The meditation retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and 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.

The Teachers

All sessions are guided by experienced meditation teachers at KMC Canada. Our teachers draw upon many years of experience and practice, acquired through dedicated study within Kadampa Buddhism. The sessions will be engaging, practical, and designed to inspire participants to discover their own source of inner happiness. Regardless of your background or beliefs, our meditations are accessible and beneficial to everyone.

  • Note: Individual days can be attended!

    Friday

    7:00 - 8:30 PM: 🌟
    Introduction
    with Kelsang Rigma

    Saturday

    10:00 - 11:00 AM: 🧘‍♂️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Pauline Chua

    11:00 - 11:45 AM: ☕
    Refreshment Break

    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: 🧘‍♀️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Rocio Jurado

    12:45 - 2:45 PM: 🍽️
    Lunch Break

    2:45 - 3:45 PM: 🧘‍♂️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Judi Watson

    Sunday

    9:30 - 10:30 AM: 🧘‍♀️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Jia Hui Yan

    10:30 - 11:00 AM: ☕
    Refreshment Break

    11:00 AM - 12:15 PM: 🧘
    Meditation Class
    with Gen Kelsang Chodor

    2:15 - 3:15 PM: 🧘‍♂️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda

    3:15 - 4:00 PM: ☕
    Refreshment Break

    4:00 - 5:00 PM: 🧘‍♀️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Kelsang Ganden

    Monday

    10:00 - 11:00 AM: 🧘‍♂️
    Guided Meditation & Talk
    with Sandra Lewis

    11:00 - 11:45 AM: ☕
    Refreshment Break

    11:45 AM - 12:45 PM: 🧘‍♀️
    Guided Meditation & Talk / Conclusion
    with Drew Anderson

  • This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.  In between sessions, you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Read more reviews on Google...

    Tiphaine (a recent retreat attendee)

    “Perfect for beginners who want to learn how to meditate. Absolutely stunning statues of Buddha, and very practical teachings we can easily integrate into our busy life.”

    Ana (Course attendee)

    "I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. As a beginner to meditation I wanted to feel good and confident in my first retreat. And it was absolutely perfect! Everyone is so welcoming and I also felt I have my space to do and learn on my own time. Highly recommended 🙏"

    Delfina (Course attendee)

    "Coming to Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada has really changed my life. Through the teachings I’ve been receiving since the first class, I’ve been able to make significant positive changes in my lifestyle. The quality of the classes is extraordinary! I’ve come out of every single one of them feeling more peaceful, loving and compassionate."

    Kodi (Course attendee)

    "I've attended a number of weekend retreats and events here. The atmosphere is breathtaking. The volunteers are always so friendly. The teachers are unparalleled. If you are looking for practical ways to bring buddhist philosophies into modern lives, the teachings found here are so powerful."

    Alejandro & Delfina (Retreat Attendees)

    "We started attending the classes at KMCC a little over a year ago. We were interested in complementing our meditation practices with the teachings, but we found more than that. The classes gave us powerful tools to deal with our day to day challenges at work and in our relationships. And we feel the breadth of the meditations have also enhanced our experience of inner peace we were looking for. The community is also super friendly and they work hard to bring many diverse programs running all year long. I can’t recommend higher if you are looking to go in and explore your mind. And… don’t miss the informal Q&A after class. Besides the nice complementary tea and cookies/cakes, it is a great opportunity to ask the teachers specific questions about the class and your practice 🙂."

    Read more reviews on Google...

  • 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,

  • Do I need to have any previous experience of meditation to attend this meditation retreat

    No, our classes are open to everyone, Buddhist or non-Buddhist. Everyone is welcome.

    What do I need to bring to the retreat?

    Nothing! But if you wish to take notes, please bring a pen and notepad.

    How should I dress for the retreat?

    No special clothing is required. Come as you are.

    Do I have to sit on a meditation cushion?

    We have chairs set out for you to sit on and also meditation cushions on the floor, so you can choose where you would like to sit.

    Do I have to be a Buddhist to benefit from meditation?

    No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits. Buddhism is a non-evangelical religion. Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith or to none.

  • Full retreat - $70.00

    Friday only - $15.00

    Saturday only - $15

    Sunday only - $30

    Monday only - $10

    Class pass holder - no cost
    Live-stream option available to Class pass holders (Please write to recordings@kadampa.ca to request live-stream instruction.)
    (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.

  • Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

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Half-day course ~ Meditation In Motion: The 35 Confession Buddha Practice
Oct
5

Half-day course ~ Meditation In Motion: The 35 Confession Buddha Practice

Meditation In Motion:

The 35 Confession Buddha Practice

Half-day course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Learn how to combine the benefits of meditation with physical exercise!

In this inspiring course, we will use the meditation practice of 'The 35 Confession Buddhas' to free our minds from negative potential (negative karma) and painful emotions, while also increasing our positive energy and general happiness.

This meditation practice can be combined with physical prostrations. The Tibetan word for prostrations is 'chag tsel' – ‘chag’ means sweeping away delusions, negative karma, and obstructions, and ‘tsel’ means requesting all good qualities. Prostration practice is therefore a two-pronged approach to increasing our positive qualities while simultaneously releasing our minds from heaviness, delusions, and obstacles.

It is not necessary for participants to perform physical prostrations in order to practice the 35 Confession Buddhas, although we will provide a demonstration on how to perform physical prostrations for those who wish to learn.

No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    10:00 am - 10:45 am:
    The benefits of the 35 Confession Buddha Practice

    10:45 am - 11:15 am:
    Refreshment Break

    11:15 am - 12:00 pm:
    Introduction to the practice

    12:00 pm - 12:30 pm:
    Refreshment Break

    12:30 pm - 1:15 pm:
    The actual practice guided by Gen Chodor

  • 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.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

 
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Half-day course ~ The Art of Positive Thinking
Sep
28

Half-day course ~ The Art of Positive Thinking

The Art of Positive Thinking

Half-day course with Judi Watson

The ability to think positively doesn't come naturally for many of us. We easily get caught up in our negative habits of mind, which take us in the wrong internal direction from where we want to be. The good news is that positive thinking is something we can train in. Buddha was a master at training the mind, and through following the practical advice he gave, we can also train in the art of positive thinking, eventually developing a mind that is positive not just some of the time, but all of the time. Everyone has this potential.

This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. In between sessions, you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!

  • 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

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  • Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • JUDI WATSON

    Judi has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years and she has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation from her own personal experience.

    As both a long-term teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and happiness from within.

    Her classes are delivered with clarity, warmth, and in a down-to-earth, practical, and highly accessible manner.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    Class pass holders: No charge
    Live-streaming option available to Class pass holders.
    (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.

  • 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

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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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

Booking

 
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The Wisdom of Meditation~Buddha Manjushri Empowerment
Sep
20
to Sep 22

The Wisdom of Meditation~Buddha Manjushri Empowerment

Wisdom of Meditation

Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Manjushri

with Gen Kelsang Chodor

If we don't know how to meditate correctly and effectively, our meditation practice will lack power. Without the power of meditation, the purpose of our precious human life will be lost, and we will lack the ability to guide ourselves and others on the paths to pure and lasting happiness. 

In this course, Gen Chodor will grant the empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, a guided meditation whose function is to fill our mind with wisdom blessings and inspiration. Building upon this foundation, we will learn the invaluable instructions provided by the accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, on "Training in Meditation" from the book Mirror of Dharma with Additions. This guidance is essential, offering instructions on how to meditate correctly and powerfully. 

Gen Chodor will also share advice that Gen-la Dekyong (the General Director of the NKT) received directly from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on how to improve our meditation practice.

Through putting these instructions into practice, we will become qualified Kadampa practitioners with the ability to guide ourselves and others effectively on the path to pure and lasting happiness. How wonderful!

*Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.*

  • This course is held in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.  In between sessions, you can enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other meditation materials to support your journey toward greater understanding and tranquility.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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  • Friday, September 20
    7.00 - 8.30pm : Introduction

    Saturday, September 21
    10:00 am - 12:00 pm : Empowerment of Wisdom Buddha Manjushri
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm : Lunch Break
    2:00 pm - 3.15 pm : Teaching
    3.15 pm - 3:45 pm : Refreshment break
    3:45 pm - 4.30 pm : Meditation

    Sunday, September 22

    11:00 am - 12:15 pm : Teaching & Meditation
    3:00 pm - 4.15 pm : Teaching & Meditation
    4.15 pm - 4:45 pm : Refreshment break
    4:45 pm - 6 pm : Teaching &Meditation

  • 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.

  • Full retreat - $125.00

    Friday only - $15.00

    Saturday only - $80

    Sunday only - $30

    Class pass holder 50% off
    (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.

  • 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,

  • Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca

 
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Open Day ~ Discover our Beautiful Temple~ FREE EVENT
Sep
15

Open Day ~ Discover our Beautiful Temple~ FREE EVENT

Open Day | 2-5 pm

Drop in! | Kadampa World Peace Temple
631 Crawford Street, Toronto
5 minute walk from Christie Stn


Do you want to try meditation
but don't know how?

Have you tried to do some meditation
from a video or an app
but found it too difficult or distracting?

Have you been meaning to check out
a Buddhist Centre but not known where to go?

Then this is the event for you!

During Open Day, there will be a series of free, short meditation sessions. Join a tour to learn about the history of our building and the significance of the Buddhist symbols. Formerly a church, built in 1902, the building was renovated in 2005 and transformed into an urban Buddhist Temple for world peace.

You can also browse in our bookshop for meditation books, audio guided meditations and items which support meditation.

After viewing displays of the various aspects of our community activities, information about Kadampa Buddhism and the International Temples Project, we invite you to join us for complimentary refreshments and a chance to meet and chat with our friendly community.

Our Centre hosts weekly classes aimed at reducing mental tension & anxiety, improving our sense of well-being and developing a positive outlook and a caring attitude towards others. You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend. Everybody is welcome.This event is free of charge.

Schedule of Guided Meditations (10 min):
2:15pm | 2:45pm | 3:15pm | 3:45pm | 4:15pm | 4:45pm

 
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