Fall Weekend Retreat ～ The Healing Power of Meditation
Fall Weekend Retreat
~ The Healing Power of Meditation ~
Friday Nov 8 - Sunday Nov 10
(Partial booking of individual days available)
Our mind is our greatest healer. In this weekend retreat you can discover how to actualize your potential to overcome all mental pain, sorrow, loss, physical suffering, illness and disease through one of the most renowned ancient meditations taught by Buddha, known as “taking and giving". We will learn how to transform the simple act of breathing into a powerful healing practice that causes mental peace and happiness, improves concentration, enhances our love, compassion & wisdom and brings great meaning to our life.
The meditation retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and optional 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.
KMC 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.
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is located at 631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsWe 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.
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(Partial booking of individual days available)
Friday
Introduction ~7:00pm-8:30pmSaturday
Guided Meditation & Talk ~ 9:30am - 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment break ~ 10:45am - 11:15am
Guided Meditation ~ 11:15am -12:00pm
Lunch break ~ 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Guided Meditation ~ 2:00 pm -2:45pm
Refreshment break ~ 2:45pm -3:15pm
Meditation & Q&A ~ 3:15 pm - 4:15pm
Sunday
Guided Meditation ~ 9:30am -10:30am
Refreshment break ~ 10:30 am -11:00am
Meditation Supplementary Class & Q&A ~ 11am -12:15pm
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Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years.
He is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa (KMCO).
He has been the Resident Teachers at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, KMC Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at KMC Vancouver, Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.
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Full Retreat: Friday to Sunday $85
Friday only: $15
Saturday only: $45
Sunday only: $2560 Class Pass: Full price
80 Class Pass Plus: 50% Discount
108 Class Pass Plus Plus: no costLive-streaming option is available to Class pass holders only.
(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 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 membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Summer Retreat ~ Igniting the Fire of Wisdom
Igniting the Fire of Wisdom
The Blissful Path to Enlightenment
Summer Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
(Partial booking is available.)
This retreat will be based on the teachings received at the NKT-IKBU Summer Festival 2024 on the Heart Sutra and the practice of and 'The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability'.
Open to everyone, this is a rare and precious opportunity to gain guidance and deep experience of the practice of the Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability.
This practice is a special method, unique to the practice of Vajrayogini, whereby we can attain the Pure Land of Keajra or Dakini Land, the Pure Land of Buddha Heruka and Buddha Vajrayogini, within this life without abandoning our present body.
This training is called ‘uncommon yoga’ because it is an uncommon practice of Vajrayogini Tantra. This training is called ‘inconceivability’ because it has inconceivable meaning, and gives us inconceivable meaning in this life and in life after life.
This is a precious opportunity to immerse ourselves in these sublime and meaningful meditations. Through taking these insights deep into our heart, we can integrate them into our daily life, thereby transforming every moment of our life into the blissful path to enlightenment.
"We should know that it is impossible for our body to reach the moon through its own power but our mind can reach the moon instantaneously simply by thinking about it. This shows that through gaining deep familiarity with thinking ‘I am my mind Vajrayogini’ we will easily reach the Pure Land of Keajra simply by engaging in the practice of the uncommon yoga of inconceivability.”
- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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This retreat is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa 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
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Friday
Introduction 7pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
Session 1 - 10am - 11:15am
Session 2 - 12pm - 1:15pm
Session 3 - 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Session 4 - 4:15pm - 5:30pm (will include some Q&A)
Sunday
Session 1 - 11am - 12:15pm (GP class)
Session 2 - 2pm - 3:15pm
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Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern U.S. National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Washington D.C. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. Gen Kelsang Demo is deeply respected as a sincere Teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.
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Full Retreat $80
Friday only $15
Saturday (all day) $40
Sunday (all day) $25
Meditation session $10 each
Class pass holders: 50% discount (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please
.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Spring Retreat ~ How to Build Spiritual Experience
How to Build Spiritual Experience
A Life of Great Meaning and Joy
Spring Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Monk & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub
(Partial booking is available.)
“ When we understand clearly that inner peace is the real source of happiness, and how, through spiritual practice, we can experience progressively deeper levels of inner peace, we will develop tremendous enthusiasm to practice. ” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Over 2,500 years ago, Buddha gave sublime teachings on how to become more peaceful, confident and compassionate, and how the real source of happiness is inner peace. Since inner peace and all those good qualities can be cultivated through spiritual practice, we can see that by taking Buddha's teachings to heart and contemplating their meaning, we can build stable and authentic spiritual experiences in our heart.
This retreat will explore the very essence of Buddha's teaching and offer a variety of ways that we transform our spiritual knowledge into spiritual experience. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
*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.*
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Friday, June 7, 2024
Doors open: 6:30pm
7:00-8:30pm. Teaching class
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Doosr open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15am
11:45-1:00pm
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Doors open: 10:30am
11:00am-12:15pm. Teaching class
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Monday, June 10, 2024
Doors open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15pm
11:45-1:00pm
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Doors open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15am
11:45-1:00pm
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This retreat is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa 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
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Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years.
His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humour, making them accessible to everyone. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.
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Full Retreat = $114
Class pass holders: 50% discount (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Friday, June 7, 2024
7:00-8:30pm. Teaching class $15
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Full Day $28
10:00-11:15am $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Full Day $23
11:00am-12:15pm. Teaching class $15
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Monday, June 10, 2024
Full Day $28
10:00-11:15pm $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Full day $20
10:00-11:15am $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada offers a variety of accommodation options, including single rooms, dormitories, and a private retreat apartment. While staying onsite in our comfortable accommodations is not a prerequisite, it provides retreat and class participants with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the meditation retreat or course they are attending.
The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Special Course ～ Creating an Extraordinary Life
Creating an Extraordinary Life
Highest Yoga Tantra: The Quick Path to Enlightenment
Special Weekend Course with Kadam Morten Clausen
When Buddha taught, he did so according to the spiritual capacity of those listening. Consequently, he taught at many different levels. The highest of all Buddha’s teachings are the practices of Highest Yoga Tantra. To actually engage in these practices, we first need to receive a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment. However, even before receiving this empowerment, we can begin to incorporate aspects of these transformational practices and their insights into our lives.
The practices of Highest Yoga Tantra allow us to incorporate Buddha’s insights into our lives in an extraordinarily creative and joyful way. Based on the profound insight that our mind creates our reality, Tantric practices enable us to harness the most powerful aspects of our mind.
Through the use of imagination and faith, in conjunction with our wisdom and compassion, we can create the most extraordinary life. Through learning to imagine what the experience of being enlightened is like, we can create a vision of our future enlightenment. This inspires us to take full advantage of the extraordinary life that we are currently living.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
*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.*
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Friday, February 16, 2024
- Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
- Introduction: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Saturday, February 17, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 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 18, 2024
- Doors open: 10:30 a.m.
- Teaching: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
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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.
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Full Weekend
Regular: $100 / person
Class Pass Holders: $42.50 / personFriday
Regular: $15 / person
Class Pass Holders: $7.50 / personSaturday
Regular: $55 / person
Class Pass Holders: $27.50 / personSunday
Regular: $30 / person
Class Pass Holders: $7.50 / personAudio Recordings (excluding Sunday first session)
Full Weekend: $25 / person
Friday: $5 / person
Saturday: $15 / person
Sunday: $5 / person -
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.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada 631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Special Course ～ A Compassionate Vision for 2024
A Compassionate Vision for 2024
The Tantric Meditation Practice of Avalokiteshvara
Special Holiday Course with Gen Kelsang Dorje
In this inspiring three-day course, led by visiting Teacher, Gen Kelsang Dorje, we will learn how to train in the powerful, inspiring Tantric meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion. This centuries-old practice is incredibly blessed, and is the beloved heart practice of millions of Buddhists worldwide.
By combining a compassionate heart with positive visualisation and mantra recitation, we can quickly develop the inner qualities necessary to greatly benefit ourselves and others. This course is perfect for setting your vision for 2024. This course will be based on the teaching, ‘Essential Insights into the Avalokiteshvara Sadhana: Prayers and Requests to the Buddha of Compassion’ from the book, The Mirror of Dharma with Additions, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Everyone is welcome!
*Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.*
Please note: There has been a schedule change for this event recently. Please refer yourself to the schedule below for the updated schedule information.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m: IntroductionThursday, December 28, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m: Talk & Guided MeditationFriday, December 29, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation / Q&As -
Gen Kelsang Dorje is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison, USA. He has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, an internationally renowned Buddhist Master, and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
Gen Kelsang Dorje is admired for his warmth and humour in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate Buddha’s teachings into a joyful life.
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Full Booking:
Full Event
Regular: $95 / person
Class pass holders: $47.50 / personPartial Booking:
Wednesday only
Regular: $20 / person
Class pass holders: $10 / personThursday only
Regular: $45 / person
Class pass holders: $22.50 / personFriday only
Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / person(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Audio Recordings: $5 / person (Wednesday evening teaching)
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*For those who will be staying in our Accommodations, breakfast is included in the accommodation fees.*
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Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Special Course ～ The Secret to Happiness
The Secret to Happiness
Eight Verses of Training the Mind
Special Christmas Course with Gen Kelsang Dorje
" With the intention to attain the ultimate, supreme goal that surpasses even the wish-granting jewel, may I constantly cherish all living beings. (…) Whenever I see unfortunate beings, oppressed by evil and violent suffering, may I cherish them as if I had found a rare and precious treasure. " - Geshe Langri Tangpa
This course will be based on the famous traditional Buddhist poem ‘Eight Verses of Training The Mind’ by Geshe Langri Tangpa, which contains methods for transforming life’s difficulties into valuable spiritual insights, for improving our relationships, and for bringing greater patience, empathy and compassion into our daily life.
The special methods contained in this poem have inspired generations of meditation practitioners for almost a thousand years, and brought peace, inspiration and serenity to countless people. Through practising them, we will eventually gain a stable and lasting experience of inner peace and happiness.
This course will be followed by the course ‘A compassionate vision for 2024’ from Wednesday, December 27 in the evening to Friday, December 29 in the afternoon, with the same Guest Teacher, Gen Kelsang Dorje. Bookings for this retreat are made separately. For more information and to book, please click here.
*Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.*
Please note: There has been a schedule change for this event recently. Please refer yourself to the schedule below for the updated schedule information.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, December 23, 2023
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 - 8:30 p.m: IntroductionSunday, December 24, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 7:30 - 9:00 p.m: ‘An Evening of Compassion’ (Avalokiteshvara Meditation Practice for Christmas Eve)Monday, December 25, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 1:00 - 2:00 p.m: Christmas Potluck Vegetarian Lunch (Bring food to share)
- 6:00 - 7:45 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Chanted PrayersTuesday, December 26, 2023
- 9:30 a.m: Doors open
- 10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided MeditationSuggested follow-up to the course: Wednesday, December 27 - Friday, December 29, 2023: ‘A compassionate vision for 2024’ (Bookings for this course are made separately.)
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Gen Kelsang Dorje is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Madison, USA. He has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, an internationally renowned Buddhist Master, and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
Gen Kelsang Dorje is admired for his warmth and humour in making Buddha’s teachings relevant to the modern world. He is an inspiring example of how to integrate Buddha’s teachings into a joyful life.
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Full Booking:
Full Event
Regular: $115 / person
Class pass holders: $57.50 / personPartial Booking:
Saturday only
Regular: $20 / person
Class pass holders: $10 / personSunday only
Regular: $45 / person
Class pass holders: $22.50 / personMonday only
Regular: $25 / person
Class pass holders: $12.50 / personTuesday only
Regular: $25 / person
Class pass holders: $12.50 / person(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Audio Recordings: $5 / person (Saturday evening teaching)
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*For those who will be staying in our Accommodations, breakfast is included in the accommodation fees.*
On December 25th, there will be a Christmas Potluck Vegetarian Lunch (a communal meal to which people bring food to share).
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Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Public Talk ～ Happiness from a Different Source
Happiness from a Different Source ～ How Meditation Changes Everything
Public Talk with International Buddhist Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
" If our mind is peaceful we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances." - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Meditation is an actual scientific method for developping authentic and long-lasting happiness through developing the capacity of our mind. In this Public Talk, we'll see how happiness and unhappiness have their origins in the mind itself and, therefore, by transforming our mind, we can transform our experiences. This talk is especially suitable for those with a scientific interest in the human mind. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
This Public Talk will take place at the Ontario Science Centre. *FREE Parking*
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This event is taking place at:
Ontario Science Centre
(Imperial Oil Auditorium)
770 Don Mills Road
North York (ON) M3C 1T3*FREE Parking is available.*
*IMPORTANT: Entrance to the Auditorium has changed from our previous talk due to some construction in the venue. Please arrive early to park behind the Centre (follow signs and directions to get to the back). DOORS OF THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE WILL BE OPEN 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE TALK (AT 6:45 p.m.). Then, there is a 15-20 minutes walk through the Centre to the Auditorium. There will be wheelchairs, elevators and escalators for those that are unable to walk a far distance. Stewards will be on site to guide attendees to the Auditorium.*
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:45 p.m: Recommended Arrival Time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m: Public Talk
9:00 - 9:30 p.m: Questions & Answers, Bookstore
*IMPORTANT: Entrance to the Auditorium has changed from our previous talk due to some construction in the venue. Please arrive early to park behind the Centre (follow signs and directions to get to the back). DOORS OF THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE WILL BE OPEN 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE TALK (AT 6:45 p.m.). Then, there is a 15-20 minutes walk through the Centre to the Auditorium. There will be wheelchairs, elevators and escalators for those that are unable to walk a far distance. Stewards will be on site to guide attendees to the Auditorium.*
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained as a Kadampa Buddhist Monk and has studied and taught meditation and Buddhism 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.
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Early Bird: $25 / person for bookings made by November 23, 2023
Regular: $35 / person for bookings made after November 23, 2023
Please note: These fees are for a General Admission. Seats are attributed on a first come, first served basis.
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly 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 talk.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.
• The Public Talk fee is $25 / person for bookings made by November 23, 2023, and $35 / person for bookings made after November 23, 2023.
• Cancellations: 25% of the Public Talk fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the Talk (7:30 p.m. EST, November 29, 2023). After this, the Public Talk fee is fully non-refundable.
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FREE Parking is available
Please visit the Ontario Science Centre website for more information (click here).
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Inner Freedom
Inner Freedom
The Blissful Path of Vajrayogini ~ Post-Summer Festival Retreat with Guest Teacher Tiphaine Perrier
''When the yogini of my own mind, the union beyond intellect, the primordial state of inexpressible emptiness and clarity, the original nature free from arising, ceasing and abiding, recognizes its own entity, may I be forever nourished.'' - Quick Path to Great Bliss
In this post-festival retreat we will be guided into profound meditations on the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Buddha Vajrayogini, Quick Path to Great Bliss, based on the instructions received in this year’s NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival. This is a precious opportunity to immerse ourselves in these sublime and meaningful meditations. Through taking these meditations and insights deep into our heart, we can integrate them into our daily life, thereby transforming every moment of our life into the blissful path to permanent inner freedom.
Please note: This is not a drop in retreat. You must have previously received the blessing empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini (or have the sincere wish to receive them at the soonest opportunity) in order to engage in this retreat. For further information and to apply, please email [email protected].
** Accommodation is available for this event. Please visit the Accommodation page for more information and to submit a request. **
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Friday, August 18, 2023
7:00 p.m: Doors open
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: IntroductionSaturday, August 19, 2023
8:30 a.m: Doors open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m: Retreat Session 1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Refreshments
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m: Lunch Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m: Retreat Session 3
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Refreshments
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m: Retreat Session 4
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with tsogSunday, August 20, 2023
8:30 a.m: Doors open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m: Retreat Session 5
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Refreshments and Q&As
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 6 -
Tiphaine Perrier is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Trois-Rivières, Québec. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Her joyful and sincere example in daily life, and her warm and practical approach to the teachings, help and inspire everyone to become the person they truly wish to be.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $75 / person
Class pass holders: $37.50 / personFriday only
Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: $7.50 / personRetreat Sessions
Regular: $10 / person
Class pass holders: $5 / 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.
It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Some items might be useful during this retreat.
- Prayer booklets: We will be using the sets of prayers: Quick Path to Great Bliss and Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples.
- Books: This retreat will be mainly based on the instructions in the book: The New Guide to Dakini Land, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, but also Modern Buddhism also by the same author.
All suggested prayer booklets and books are available at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada Bookstore & Giftshop.
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Accommodation is available for this retreat. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Canadian Festival 2023
An Ocean of Compassion / Un océan de compassion
Canadian Festival 2023 / Festival canadien 2023
with Gen Kelsang Samten / avec Guèn Kelsang Samten
Imagine a world where everyone has a sincere desire to help and protect others from suffering. Since we all have the potential within us to develop this universal compassion, which is our Buddha seed, this goal is definitely possible. Growing our compassion and wisdom, and helping others whenever possible is the true meaning of human life.
During this unique national event, we will have the opportunity to awaken our pure Buddha nature. Gen Kelsang Samten will grant the blessing empowerment of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion, and teach us how to become closer to this Buddha in our daily lives, so that we can eventually develop the same good qualities.
Gen Kelsang Samten will teach us how we can increase our love, compassion and bodhichitta, and, in particular, how we can take concrete actions to benefit others by practising the eleven main ways of helping others that were presented by Arya Asanga. By practising these methods, our compassion will continually grow until it becomes an ocean of compassion, the universal compassion of a fully enlightened being, a Buddha.
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Imaginez un monde où chacun aurait le désir sincère d'aider et de protéger les autres de la souffrance. Puisque nous avons tous en nous le potentiel de développer cette compassion universelle, qui est notre graine de bouddha, cet objectif est tout à fait possible. Développer notre compassion et notre sagesse, et aider les autres chaque fois que c'est possible, tel est le véritable sens de la vie humaine.
Au cours de cet événement national unique, nous aurons l'occasion d’éveiller notre nature pure de bouddha. Guèn Kelsang Samten accordera la transmission de bénédictions du bouddha de la compassion, Avalokiteshvara, et nous apprendra à nous rapprocher de ce bouddha dans notre vie quotidienne, afin que nous puissions éventuellement développer les mêmes qualités.
Guèn Kelsang Samten nous enseignera comment développer notre amour, notre compassion et notre bodhichitta, et en particulier comment aider concrètement les autres en pratiquant les onze manières principales d’aider les autres, présentées par Arya Asanga. En pratiquant ces méthodes, notre compassion grandira continuellement jusqu'à devenir un océan de compassion, la compassion universelle d'un être pleinement éveillé, d'un bouddha.
Public Talk - How to Be Happy
Public Talk: How to Be Happy
Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Times
with International Teacher & Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Samten
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem. But, in reality, whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive and peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us. Indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be happy all the time and to be free from problems, we must maintain and develop a peaceful mind.
The ancient wisdom of Buddha's teachings gives a refreshing perspective that encourages us to look at life differently. We can solve daily problems, find real inner peace and enjoy deep happiness from practicing these time-honoured meditations and transformative ways of thinking. This talk is open to everyone, Buddhists and non-Buddhists. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
7:00 p.m: Doors open
7:30 - 9:00 p.m: Public Talk
9:00 - 9:30 p.m: Bookstore & Giftshop
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Gen Samten Kelsang is the Resident Teacher at KMC New York. He is dedicated to helping everyone find peace of mind through the experience of meditation and through developing the capacity of their minds. As one of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten has had the unique opportunity to engage in a three-year retreat and carries with him a wealth of experience in skillfully guiding sincere practitioners to profound meditative insights on retreat. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings and his ability to help students improve their meditation practice, taking them to deeper levels of experience. He is also greatly admired for his warm personality and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and pure example.
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Early Bird: $25 / person (for bookings made by June 11, 2023)
Regular: $35 / person (for bookings made after June 11, 2023)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly 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 talk.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions below before making your booking.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.
• The fee Public Talk fee is $25/person for bookings made by June 11, 2023, and $35/person for bookings made after June 11, 2023.
• Cancellations: 25% of the Public Talk fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the Talk (7:30 p.m. EDT, 13 June, 2023). After this, the Public Talk fee is fully non-refundable.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
The Bodhisattva's Way of Life
The Bodhisattva's Way of Life ~ How to Enjoy a Life of Altruism ~ Special Weekend Course with Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo