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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

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 and Guided Meditations

10:45 - 11:15 am:
Refreshment Break

11:15 am - 12:00 pm:
Talk and Guided Meditations

12:00 - 12:15 pm:
Refreshment Break

12:15 - 1:00 pm:
Talk and Guided Meditation

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
Class pass holders: no charge
Live-stream option available to Class pass holder
(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.

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]

This event will take place at:

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

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Saturday, July 20, 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

Rocio Jurado

Rocio has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with several senior Kadampa teachers. She embodies Buddha’s warmth and loving-kindness, making her very approachable. She teaches from her heart and personal experience in a simple, yet practical way, touching the hearts of all those who listen to her.

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.

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

This event will take place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Saturday, April 6, 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 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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

This event will take place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Saturday, May 4, 2024

- 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 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
(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 retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

This event will take place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Saturday, April 6, 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 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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Rose Hirano is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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 and dedicated member of our community and is a responsible for Tharpa Publications Canada.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

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10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

Gen Kelsang Chodor 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

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

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

1:30 p.m: Doors open
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m: Retreat Session 1
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3

Gabrielle is the Education Program Coordinator for Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. A sincere practitioner, she applies Buddha's teachings in her daily life and transmits their usefulness in our daily lives. Her teachings are very practical and sometimes flavoured with humour.

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Saturday, August 26, 2023

9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Session 1
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Session 2

Rose is a sincere practitioner who has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for over 12 years. She is a student on the Teacher Training Program and explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Rose is a warm-hearted and dedicated volunteer member of our spiritual community and is a responsible for our Bookstore & gift shop as well as Tharpa Publications Canada.

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.

Accommodation is available for this event. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Thursday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Rose Hirano.

Rose is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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 and dedicated member of our community and is a responsible for Tharpa Publications Canada.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Tuesday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

More information to come…

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Tuesday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

More information to come…

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Thursday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Rose Hirano.

Rose is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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 and dedicated member of our community and is a responsible for Tharpa Publications Canada.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Tuesday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen.

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Tuesday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen.

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Sunday mornings

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q&As + Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen.

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Sunday mornings *

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q&As + Refreshments

* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please check the calendar to confirm there is a class.

This class will be taught by Kadampa Teacher Rose Hirano.

Rose is a sincere practitioner who has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for over 12 years. She is a student on the Teacher Training Program and explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Rose is a warm-hearted and dedicated volunteer member of our spiritual community and is a responsible for our Bookstore & gift shop as well as Tharpa Publications Canada.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Thursday evenings *

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please check the calendar to confirm there is a class.

May 2023: 4, 11, 18
June 2023: 8, 22, 29
July 2023: 6, 13, 20
Aug. 2023: 17, 24, 31

The Teacher for the class is Rose Hirano. *

Rose is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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 and dedicated member of our community and is a responsible for Tharpa Publications Canada.

* Please note: Although Rose is the principal Teacher for this class, there may be other Teachers occasionally.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Wednesday mornings *

10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Refreshments

* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please always check the calendar to confirm there is a class before dropping in.

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen. *

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

* Please note: Although Gen Kelsang Thekchen is the principal Teacher for this class, there may be other Teachers occasionally.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Tuesday evenings

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen.

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

Open Google Maps

Sunday mornings *

10:30 a.m: Doors open

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q&As + Refreshments

* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please check the calendar to confirm there is a class.

The Teacher for the class is Gen Kelsang Thekchen. *

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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.

* Please note: Although Gen Kelsang Thekchen is the principal Teacher for this class, there may be other Teachers occasionally.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

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

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Thursday evenings *

6:30 p.m: Doors open

7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments

* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please check the calendar to confirm there is a class.

May 2023: 4, 11, 18
June 2023: 8, 22, 29
July 2023: 6, 13, 20
Aug. 2023: 17, 24, 31

The Teacher for the class is Rose Hirano. *

Rose is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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 and dedicated member of our community and is a responsible for Tharpa Publications Canada.

* Please note: Although Rose is the principal Teacher for this class, there may be other Teachers occasionally.

Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

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

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

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]