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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 🧘‍♀️

  • Info to come.

  • 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

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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: [email protected]

Booking

 
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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

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  • 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: [email protected]

Booking

 
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Half-day Retreat ~ Simply Meditate
Jun
29

Half-day Retreat ~ Simply Meditate

Simply Meditate

Meditations for Relaxation

Half-day Meditation Retreat with Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda

“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”  - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Escape the stress and busyness of daily life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.

  • This event will take place at:

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

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  • Saturday, June 29, 2024
    9:30 a.m: Doors open
    10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m: Retreat Session 1
    10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Complimentary Refreshments
    11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
    12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
    12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3

  • Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda

    Maria brings a wealth of personal experience to her meditation classes acquired through years of dedicated study, practice, and completion of long meditation retreats within Kadampa Buddhism. As a dedicated teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, she embodies warmth and loving-kindness, making her very approachable and easy to relate to. Maria teaches in an engaging, practical manner, inspiring people in their meditation practice and helping them discover their own source of happiness from within.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    Class pass holders: no charge
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.

    To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.

    Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.

    Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.

    It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

    Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.

  • 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.

  • 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: [email protected]

 
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Half-Day Retreat ~ Simply Meditate
Sep
23

Half-Day Retreat ~ Simply Meditate

Simply Meditate

Meditations for a Peaceful Heart

Half-Day Retreat with Pauline Chua

Explore a powerful sequence of meditations that help us to develop a calm mind and special inner qualities, such as patience, kindness, generosity, compassion and love.

During a meditation retreat, we reduce our normal daily activities and concentrate for a period of time on developing our peaceful minds and spiritual qualities – finding happiness from within. No previous experience of meditation is required.  Everybody 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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, September 23, 2023
    - Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
    - Retreat Session 1: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
    - Retreat Session 2: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 4:00 - 4:15 p.m.
    - Retreat Session 3: 4:15 - 5:00 p.m.

  • Pauline has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years and has worked at KMC Canada as well as KMC Winnipeg. She is a devoted volunteer and is a student of the Teacher Training Programme. She is appreciated for her easy-going nature and calm approach to everything she does.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    Class pass holders: No Charge
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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 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: [email protected]

 
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