Nyungne Retreat ～ Special Purification & Fasting Practice
Special Purification & Fasting Practice
Nyungne Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
This two-day retreat, done in conjunction with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara practice, is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. This practice involves taking the Eight Mahayana precepts, a promise to avoid all non-virtue for 24 hours, combined with the practice of prostrations. Through this we improve our compassion and develop a pure and light heart.
This practice is done over two days. On the first day, it is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m. On the second day, we engage in a complete fast, abstaining from all food and drink for 24 hours. This traditional retreat is offered each year around the 15th of April, Buddha's Enlightenment Day. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. *If this is your first time attending a Nyungne Retreat, please email: epc@kadampa.ca to receive essential informations before the start of the retreat.*
*Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The dorm/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 -
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- 6:15 a.m: Doors open
- 6:30 a.m - 7:15 a.m: Precepts & Introduction
- 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Retreat Session 1
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Retreat Session 2
-1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.: Retreat Session 3
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual GuideWednesday, April 16, 2025
- 6:15 a.m.: Doors open
- 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.: Retreat Session 4
- 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.: Retreat Session 5
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m: Retreat Session 6 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Two-day retreat: $25 / person
80 Class Pass: $12.50 / person
108 Class Pass: no costMonday: $15 / person
80 Class Pass: $7.50
108 Class Pass: no cost
Tuesday: $10 / person
80 Class Pass: $5
108 Class Pass: no cost
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On the Monday morning, Gen Kelsang Chodor will give an introduction to the retreat and a short commentary to the practice of Nyungne.
We will then have the opportunity to engage in three retreat sessions of this beautiful traditional practice, over each of the two days.
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
Retreat ～ Long Life, Merit & Wisdom
Long Life, Merit & Wisdom
Annual Amitayus Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
The greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of our wish to experience pure happiness are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Buddha’s teachings, the Dharma. To overcome these obstacles, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom. The principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus, which is also a special method for increasing the positive power of our mind, or merit.
With a long life, we can complete our spiritual path in this very life. We can also engage in this special practice on behalf others when they are sick or in danger of dying. This traditional retreat is offered each year, usually in January or February. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is suitable to everyone. No prior experience of Buddhism or meditation is required. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:30 - 11:00 AM
Introduction and Guided Meditation Session11:30 - 12:45 PM
Guided Meditation Session2:45 PM - 4 PM
Guided Meditation Session -
GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $30 / person
80 Class pass: $15.00
108 Class Pass: no cost
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
January Retreat Week 4 - Clarity of Mind : Clear Light of Bliss
January Retreat - Week 4
Clarity of Mind : Clear Light of Bliss
Friday January 24 - Wednesday January 29
Individual days can be attended
This in-depth retreat is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or have the sincerely wish to receive them soon [Summer 2026 at Manjushri Centre, United Kingdom].
During this retreat, we will learn to practice the completion stage meditations of Highest Yoga Tantra, generating a deeply peaceful and concentrated mind by harnessing the subtle energy system within our body. With this blissful awareness, we can uncover our true nature and quickly become a source of benefit for others.
For the retreat sessions we will be using the Yoga of Buddha Heruka sadhana.
For those who do not have HYT empowerment, please consider foundational retreats here.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Friday January 24
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday January 25
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 6pm : Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
Sunday January 26
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationMonday January 27
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationTuesday January 28
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Supplementary meditation classWednesday January 29
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class4 - 7:30 pm : Melodious Drum
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FULL RETREAT
Regular: $210
60 Card Pass: $165
80 Card Pass: $82.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Sunday:
Regular: $45
60 Card Pass: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Monday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Tuesday:
Regular: $55
60 Card Pass: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Wednesday:
Regular: $25
60 Card Pass: $10
80 Card Pass: $5(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 event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. Click here
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
January Retreat Week 3 - Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Retreat
January Retreat - Week 3
Eleven Yogas of Vajrayogini Retreat
Friday January 17 - Wednesday January 22
Individual days can be attended
This in-depth retreat is intended for practitioners who have received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerments within the New Kadampa Tradition or have the sincerely wish to receive them soon [Summer 2026 at Manjushri Centre, United Kingdom].
The main body of the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini is training in clear light. This main body has eleven limbs, which are called the “eleven yogas”. In this retreat we will deepen our experience of the eleven yogas of Vajrayogini.
For the retreat sessions we will be using the Vajrayogini “Blissful Path” sadhana.
~For those who do not have HYT empowerment, please consider foundational retreats here.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Friday January 17
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday January 18
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30- 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditation
Sunday January 19
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationMonday January 20
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditationTuesday January 21
9:30 - 10:45am : Talk and guided meditation
11:15am - 12:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
2:30 - 3:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
4 - 5pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Supplementary meditation classWednesday January 22
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class4 - 7:30 pm : Self-initiation (For those who have completed a counting retreat of the 3OM mantra).
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FULL RETREAT
Regular: $220
60 Card Pass: $175
80 Card Pass: $87.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Sunday:
Regular: $45
60 Card Pass: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Monday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Tuesday:
Regular: $55
60 Card Pass: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Wednesday:
Regular: $25
60 Card Pass: $10
80 Card Pass: $5(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 event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. Click here
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
DAY RETREAT- Clarity of Mind: Mahamudra Retreat
DAY RETREAT
Clarity of Mind: Mahamudra Retreat
Saturday January 11
Join us for a transformative meditation retreat!
The theme of this special one-day retreat is meditating
on the clarity of our mind through 'Mahamudra meditation.'
By focusing on the peaceful nature of our mind, we can learn
to dissolve negative thoughts and
uncover a boundless source of inner happiness.
*You could consider immersing yourself in a longer retreat. Click here.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our usual daily activities and focus for a period of time on cultivating peaceful minds and positive qualities such as love, compassion, and wisdom, ultimately finding happiness from within.
These retreats attract people from all walks of life. They are ideal for those looking to escape the busyness of daily life and recharge mentally and spiritually.
The retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and Q&A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and connect with like-minded individuals in our café area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Center Canada provide the perfect environment for creating a sense of calm within the mind.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Saturday January 11
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation -
Regular: $40 / person
80 Class pass: 50% discount
108 Class Pass: no cost
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
-
Accommodations are available for those engaging in this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. Click here
-
Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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: registration@kadampa.ca
January Retreat Week 2 - Clarity of Mind: Mahamudra Retreat
January Retreat - Week 2
Clarity of Mind: Mahamudra Retreat
Friday January 10 - Wednesday January 15
Individual days can be attended
Join us for a transformative meditation retreat!
The theme of this special retreat is meditating on the clarity of our mind through 'Mahamudra meditation.' By focusing on the peaceful nature of our mind, we can learn to dissolve negative thoughts and uncover a boundless source of inner happiness.
*You could consider instead a stand-alone Day-retreat on Saturday Jan 11
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our usual daily activities and focus for a period of time on cultivating peaceful minds and positive qualities such as love, compassion, and wisdom, ultimately finding happiness from within.
These retreats attract people from all walks of life. They are ideal for those looking to escape the busyness of daily life and recharge mentally and spiritually.
The retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and Q&A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and connect with like-minded individuals in our café area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Center Canada provide the perfect environment for creating a sense of calm within the mind.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Friday January 10
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday January 11
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
Sunday January 12
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditationMonday January 13
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Talk and guided meditationTuesday January 14
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Supplementary meditation classWednesday January 15
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class -
FULL RETREAT
Regular: $230
60 Card Pass: $185
80 Card Pass: $92.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Sunday:
Regular: $45
60 Card Pass: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Monday:
Regular: $50
80 Card Pass: $25Tuesday:
Regular: $55
60 Card Pass: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Wednesday:
Regular: $25
60 Card Pass: $10
80 Card Pass: $5(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.
more info to follow
-
Accommodations are available for those engaging in this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. Click here
-
Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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: registration@kadampa.ca
DAY-RETREAT: Training the Mind in Happiness
DAY-RETREAT
Training The Mind In Happiness
Saturday January 4
Join us for a transformative one day meditation retreat!
The theme of this special retreat is meditation on “Lamrim,” the stages of the path to enlightenment. Lamrim is a scientific method for increasing human happiness.
The main source of happiness is inner peace. Since inner peace is something we can cultivate, we all have the ability to train in happiness. In this retreat, we will focus on developing inner peace through meditation on the stages of the path to enlightenment.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our usual daily activities and focus for a period of time on cultivating peaceful minds and positive qualities such as love, compassion, and wisdom, ultimately finding happiness from within.
These retreats attract people from all walks of life. They are ideal for those looking to escape the busyness of daily life and recharge mentally and spiritually.
The retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and Q&A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada provide the perfect environment for creating a sense of calm within the mind.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Saturday 4th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation -
Regular: $40 / person
80 Class pass: 50% discount
108 Class Pass: no cost
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
January Retreat Week 1 - Training the Mind in Happiness
January Retreat - Week 1
Training The Mind In Happiness
Friday January 3rd - Wednesday January 8th
Individual days can be attended
Join us for a transformative meditation retreat!
The theme of this special retreat is meditation on “Lamrim,” the stages of the path to enlightenment. Lamrim is a scientific method for increasing human happiness.
The main source of happiness is inner peace. Since inner peace is something we can cultivate, we all have the ability to train in happiness. In this retreat, we will focus on developing inner peace through meditation on the stages of the path to enlightenment.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our usual daily activities and focus for a period of time on cultivating peaceful minds and positive qualities such as love, compassion, and wisdom, ultimately finding happiness from within.
These retreats attract people from all walks of life. They are ideal for those looking to escape the busyness of daily life and recharge mentally and spiritually.
The retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and Q&A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and connect with like-minded individuals in our community area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada provide the perfect environment for creating a sense of calm within the mind.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Schedule
Friday 3rd January
7:00 - 8:30pm : Introduction to the Retreat
Saturday 4th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
Sunday 5th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditationMonday 6th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Talk and guided meditationTuesday 7th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12pm : Talk and guided meditation
2 - 3pm : Talk and guided meditation
3:30 - 4:30pm : Talk and guided meditation
7 - 8:15pm : Supplementary meditation classWednesday 8th January
9:30 - 10:30am : Talk and guided meditation
11am - 12:15pm : Supplementary meditation class -
FULL RETREAT
Regular: $230
60 Card Pass: $185
80 Card Pass: $92.50
108 Card Pass: no cost
INDIVIDUAL DAY:
(108 Card Pass at no cost)
Friday:
Regular: $15
80 Card Pass: $7.50Saturday:
Regular: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Sunday:
Regular: $45
60 Card Pass: $30
80 Card Pass: $15Monday:
Regular: $50
80 Card Pass: $25Tuesday:
Regular: $55
60 Card Pass: $40
80 Card Pass: $20Wednesday:
Regular: $25
60 Card Pass: $10
80 Card Pass: $5(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 event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
An apartment is available as an Air B&B. Click here
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
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: registration@kadampa.ca
Booking
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Kind Heart
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Rocio Jurado
“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
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.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
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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.
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
In-depth Buddhist Retreat ～ Great Treasury of Merit
Great Treasury of Merit
Receiving Authentic Spiritual Realizations
Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat 2 ~ with Gen Kelsang Chodor
This two session meditation retreat offers an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with two in-depth Buddhist practices: Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings. Both practices are powerful ways to fill our mind with merit, or good fortune, and to receive profound, transformative blessings. They are indispensable for those who are serious about attaining authentic spiritual realizations, in particular the state of full enlightenment.
The practice of Guru Yoga is a special way of relying upon our Spiritual Guide with faith and correct imagination, in order to receive his or her blessings. The practice of Mandala Offerings is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is suitable to everyone.
This one-day retreat will be presided by Gen Kelsang Chodor
*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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The retreat is 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 -
Sunday, July 14, 2024
- Retreat Session: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Full One-day Retreat:
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.
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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
In-depth Buddhist Retreat ～ Great Treasury of Merit
Great Treasury of Merit
Receiving Authentic Spiritual Realizations
Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
This two session meditation retreat offers an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with two in-depth Buddhist practices: Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings. Both practices are powerful ways to fill our mind with merit, or good fortune, and to receive profound, transformative blessings. They are indispensable for those who are serious about attaining authentic spiritual realizations, in particular the state of full enlightenment.
The practice of Guru Yoga is a special way of relying upon our Spiritual Guide with faith and correct imagination, in order to receive his or her blessings. The practice of Mandala Offerings is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is suitable to everyone.
This one-day retreat will be presided by Gen Kelsang Chodor
*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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The retreat is 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 -
Sunday, June 30, 2024
- Retreat Session: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Full One-day Retreat:
Regular: $10 / person
Class Pass Holders: $5 / personPer Session:
Regular: $5 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $2.50 / person / session(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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
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.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
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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.
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Clear Mind
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Kelsang Dipam
“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
Meditate on the clarity of the mind itself. This way of meditating overcomes our mental busyness and negative thoughts and connects us to our limitless essential nature.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
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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.
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Refuge Retreat ～ Shelter from the Storm
Shelter from the Storm
Meditations for Inner Strength & Protection
Refuge Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
We usually try to find stability and protection from unpleasant feelings by surrounding ourselves with people and things that make us feel happy, comfortable and safe. In reality, people and things are impermanent, lacking the power to truly shield us from suffering and problems. Only the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - can protect us permanently from the sufferings of this and our countless future lives.
This retreat provides a special opportunity to deepen our experience of refuge, the gateway to the Buddhist path. We will be guided in profound meditations that will help us develop real inner strength, protection, stability and resilience. By learning to go for refuge, we can create a feeling of peace, joy and freedom within our heart, which we can then share with others. Each session will include a teaching, chanted prayers and a guided meditation. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed. Everyone is welcome!
This retreat will be fully guided by Gen Kelsang Chodor & other teacher. Partial booking is available for this retreat. Please see the section ‘Retreat Fees’ below for details.
*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 -
Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Retreat Session 1: 3:00 - 4:15 pm
- Retreat Session 2: 5:00-6:15 pmSunday, April 21, 2024
Session 1: 9:00-10:15 am (Guided by Pauline Chua)
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 am - 12:15 pm
- Retreat Session 3: 3:00 - 4:15 pm
- Retreat Session 4: 5:00 - 6:15 pm -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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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.
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Full Retreat:
Regular: $65 / person
GP class @11am: includedClass Pass Holders: please book sessions individually
Per Session:
Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / retreat session(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Nyungne Retreat ～ Special Purification & Fasting Practice
Special Purification & Fasting Practice
Nyungne Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
This two-day retreat, done in conjunction with Thousand-Armed Avalokiteshvara practice, is very powerful for purifying negative karma of body, speech, and mind, and for pacifying strong delusions such as desirous attachment and hatred. This practice involves taking the Eight Mahayana precepts, a promise to avoid all non-virtue for 24 hours, combined with the practice of prostrations. Through this we improve our compassion and develop a pure and light heart.
This practice is done over two days. On the first day, it is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m. On the second day, we engage in a complete fast, abstaining from all food and drink for 24 hours. This traditional retreat is offered each year around the 15th of April, Buddha's Enlightenment Day. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. *If this is your first time attending a Nyungne Retreat, please email: epc@kadampa.ca to receive essential informations before the start of the retreat.*
*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.*
**Vegetarian lunch available for purchase.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Sunday, April 14, 2024
- 6:15 a.m: Doors open
- 6:30 a.m - 7:15 a.m: Precepts & Introduction
- 7:15 a.m. - 8:30 a.m: Retreat Session 1
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m: Retreat Session 2
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m: Retreat Session 3Monday, April 15, 2024
- 6:15 a.m: Doors open
- 6:30 a.m - 7:00 a.m: Precepts
- 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m: Retreat Session 4
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Retreat Session 5
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m: Retreat Session 6
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Offering to the Spiritual Guide -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / personSingle day: $15 / person
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On the Sunday morning, Gen Kelsang Chodor will give an introduction to the retreat and a short commentary to the practice of Nyungne.
We will then have the opportunity to engage in three retreat sessions of this beautiful traditional practice, over each of the two days.
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Retreat ～ Long Life, Merit & Wisdom
Long Life, Merit & Wisdom
Annual Amitayus Retreat with Kelsang Dipam
The greatest obstacles to the fulfilment of our wish to experience pure happiness are death and ignorance. Death destroys our opportunity to take the essence of our precious human life, and ignorance destroys our opportunity to develop a pure experience of Buddha’s teachings, the Dharma. To overcome these obstacles, we need to increase our lifespan and our wisdom. The principal method for doing this is the yoga of Buddha Amitayus, which is also a special method for increasing the positive power of our mind, or merit.
With a long life, we can complete our spiritual path in this very life. We can also engage in this special practice on behalf others when they are sick or in danger of dying. This traditional retreat is offered each year, usually in January or February. Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is suitable to everyone. No prior experience of Buddhism or meditation is required. Everyone is 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 23, 2024
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: IntroductionSaturday, February 24, 2024
- 8:30 p.m: Doors open
- 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m: Retreat Session 1
- 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m: Refreshments
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Retreat Session 2
- 12:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Lunch Break
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Kelsang Dipam is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program 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.
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Regular: $25 / person
Class pass holders: $12.50 / person
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On the Friday evening, Gen Kelsang Chodor will give an introduction to the retreat and a short commentary to the practice of Buddha Amitayus.
On Saturday, we will have the opportunity to engage in three sessions of this beautiful traditional practice.
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Day Retreat ~ Ocean of Peace
Ocean of Peace
Meditations for Inner Peace & Mental Clarity
Guided Meditation Day Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Monk & Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
Buddha taught that we do not need to look outside of ourselves to find meaning and contentment in our lives. Simply by exploring the nature of your own mind through meditation we can gain an understanding of its blissful, clear nature and find incredible happiness from within.
This beginner-friendly meditation retreat is an excellent introduction to the practice of meditation in general, and to the meditations on the clarity of mind in particular. So much stress, anxiety, and frustration arise from unpeaceful states of mind. The solution is to quiet the internal busyness of our mental activity and absorb into the practice of meditation on the clarity of the mind itself.
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.
*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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Saturday, January 13, 2024:
- 10:00 - 10:45 a.m: Intro & Meditation on the Clarity of our Mind
- 10:45 - 11:15 a.m: Refreshments
- 11:15 - 11:45 a.m: Meditation on the Clarity of our Mind
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Refreshments
- 12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Meditation on the Clarity of our Mind
- 12:45 - 2:15 p.m: Lunch Break
- 2:15 - 3:00 p.m: Meditation on the Clarity of our Mind (Retreat Q&A) -
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 Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $32 / person
Class pass holders: $16 / person
FP & TTP students: No Charge
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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: registration@kadampa.ca
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: registration@kadampa.ca
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: registration@kadampa.ca
Retreat ～ Crystal Clear Mind
Crystal Clear Mind
Removing Obstacles to Happiness & Spiritual Progress
Vajrasattva Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor & Others
We spend most of our time and energy trying to solve problems by making changes to our worldly life. However, our unhappiness and difficulties are not caused by the external world. They are caused by the ripening of negative karma we’ve created in past lives when our mind was under the influence of deluded thoughts.
Fortunately, this negativity is not part of our pure, essential nature. By relying upon Buddha Vajrasattva, the Buddha of purification, we can purify ourselves of all our negative karma, freeing ourselves from obstacles and the resultant unhappiness. Consequently, we’ll experience a peaceful, pure mind and find it much easier to make progress in our spiritual development. We will naturally become happier and lighter. Our meditations will improve and we will feel much better overall. This retreat will emphasize the four opponent powers of negative karma, the recitation of the mantra of Vajrasattva and special meditations and visualizations. Everyone is welcome!
This retreat will be partially guided by Gen Kelsang Chodor and other Teachers. Partial booking is available for this retreat. Please see the section ‘Retreat Fees’ below for details.
*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 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, Dec 16, 2023
- Retreat Session (Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.Sunday, Dec 17, 2023
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Guided): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Monday, Dec 18, 2023
- Retreat Session (Guided): 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- Retreat Session (Guided): 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Guided): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, Dec 19, 2023
- Retreat Session (Guided): 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Evening Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, Dec 20, 2023
- Retreat Session (Guided): 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec 21, 2023
- Retreat Session (Guided): 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.
- Retreat Session (Self-Guided): 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $175
Class Pass Holders: $50
Foundation Programme Students: $45
Teacher Training Programme Students: includedIndividual Retreat Sessions (Guided)
Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
Teacher Training Programme Students: includedIndividual Retreat Sessions (Self-Guided)
Regular: $5 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: no charge
Teacher Training Programme Students: includedWeekly Drop-in Meditation Classes (Supplemental Retreat Classes: Sunday 11:00 a.m, Tuesday 7:00 p.m, Wednesday 11:00 a.m.)
Regular: $15 / person / class
Class Pass Holders: no charge(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
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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 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: registration@kadampa.ca
Retreat ～ Clear Sky Mind
Clear Sky Mind
Abiding in an Ocean of Tranquility
Day-and-a-Half Retreat with Gen Kelsang Suma
“ When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and the mind becomes still, a deep happiness and sense of contentment naturally arise from within. ” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
We often feel stuck in painful habits of thought, such as anxiety, feelings of hurt or depression. Because we perceive our mind to be fixed and unchanging, we feel trapped inside these painful emotions. But this seemingly inflexible mind does not correspond to the true nature of our mind. In this retreat, we will be guided on a voyage of exploration of our own mind through which we will discover our potential for inner peace.
By meditating on the clarity of our mind, we will come to understand that our potential for change is limitless, and that both the freedom from unhappiness and the attainment of enlightenment are definitely possible. We can then initiate a joyful process of profound transformation.
*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, November 10, 2023
- 6:30 p.m: Doors open
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: Introduction (Talk & Guided Meditation)Saturday, November 11, 2023
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open
- 9:30 - 10:15 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
- 10:15 - 10:45 a.m: Refreshments
- 10:45 - 11:15 a.m: Guided Meditation
- 11:15 - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
- 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 12:15 - 2:00 p.m: Lunch Break
- 2:00 - 2:30 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 2:30 - 3:00 p.m: Refreshments
- 3:00 - 3:30 p.m: Guided Meditation
- 3:30 - 4:00 p.m: Optional Discussion, Refreshments, Q & A Time -
This retreat will be guided by Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Suma, Resident Teacher at Jampa Ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre, in Barrie, Ontario.
Gen Kelsang Suma is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She has been studying, practising and teaching Dharma under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for about 30 years. A devoted practitioner, she is well-known for the warmth and clarity of her teachings and for her love of her students.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $65 / person
Class pass holders: $32.50 / personSaturday only
Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)Audio Recordings: $5 / person (Friday evening teaching)
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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 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.
-
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: registration@kadampa.ca
Fall Retreat ～ Changing our Direction
Changing Our Direction
& Healing Our Mind
Fall Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
This retreat will be based on the teachings received at the NKT-IKBU Fall Festival 2023 on the Eleven Reversals, in conjunction with the practice of Medicine Buddha.
We will have the opportunity to take the meaning of those teachings deep into our hearts. Through this, we can heal our mind from the inner poison of the delusions, such as anger, uncontrolled desire or ignorance, which are the root of all our suffering. We can overcome our usual tendencies of self-centredness, or our negative, unhelpful habits of thoughts, that are conducive to suffering and problems in our lives.
Eventually, we will be able to completely reverse our normal attitudes and replace them with a profound experience of love, compassion and wisdom, which are states of mind conducive to happiness for both ourselves and others.
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, Oct 13, 2023
- Introduction: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Saturday, Oct 14, 2023
- Guided Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Guided Retreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Guided Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
- Guided Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.Sunday, Oct 15, 2023
- Guided Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $90 / person
Class Pass Holders: $37,50 / personFriday
Regular: $20 / person
Class Pass Holders: $10 / personSaturday
Regular: $45 / person
Class Pass Holders: $22,50 / personSunday
Regular: $25 / person
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
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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 click here.
-
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: registration@kadampa.ca
Retreat ～ Meditations for a Happy, Meaningful Life
Meditations for a Happy, Meaningful Life
Lamrim Retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
We all want to live a life of great meaning. We also wish for lasting peace and happiness. This retreat will introduce profound Buddhist meditations that have the power to create peace and happiness from within, making our life extremely meaningful.
The stages of the path to enlightenment or 'Lamrim' are a powerful series of contemplations and meditations that reveal hidden spiritual truths which awaken our love, compassion and wisdom. Meditation topics will include: our precious human life, impermanence, karma, and the true source of suffering. We will also engage in a series of meditations that open our heart of universal love and compassion. Each session will include a teaching, chanted prayers and a guided meditation. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed. Everyone is welcome!
This retreat will be fully guided by Gen Kelsang Chodor and other Teachers. Partial booking is available for this retreat. Please see the section ‘Retreat Fees’ below for details.
*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 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, Sept 2, 2023
- Retreat Session: 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.Sunday, Sept 3, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.Monday, Sept 4, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Retreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Retreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
- Evening Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.Thursday, Sept 7, 2023
- Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
- Retreat Session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
- Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog (Retreat Conclusion): 4:00 - 5:15 p.m. -
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $215
Class Pass Holders: $85
Foundation Programme Students: $75
Teacher Training Programme Students: includedIndividual Retreat Sessions
Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
Foundation Programme Students: $5 / person / session (except Monday, 7:00 p.m. which is included)
Teacher Training Programme Students: includedWeekly Drop-in Meditation Classes (Supplemental Retreat Classes: Sunday 11:00 a.m, Tuesday 7:00 p.m, Wednesday 11:00 a.m.)
Regular: $15 / person / class
Class Pass Holders: included(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
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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 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
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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: registration@kadampa.ca