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Half-day Course ～ Design Your Life
Jun.
22
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Design Your Life

Design Your Life

Happiness, Success & the Law of Karma

Half-day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Why are some people naturally happy and successful, while others experience problems and obstacles? Why is it that when we get what we want, we often fail to derive satisfaction from having it? Why are contentment and good fortune elusive, while difficulties arise effortlessly? How can we change this situation?

In this half-day course, we will look at how our actions lead to our experiences of happiness or suffering. Through understanding and practising these profound teachings, we can learn to design our future experiences. We can create conditions for future happiness and spiritual progress, which is the true meaning of human life.

This course is a perfect introduction for the Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat that follows, from Sunday, June 23 in the morning, to Thursday, June 27 lunchtime. By engaging in this in-depth Buddhist practice where we imagine offering the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, we can accumulate a vast amount of positive karma or merit. Bookings for this retreat are made separately.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, June 22, 2024
    - Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

    Suggested follow-up to the course: Sunday, June 23 - Thursday, June 27, 2024: Guru Yoga & Mandala Offering Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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In-depth Buddhist Retreat ～ Great Treasury of Merit
Jun.
23
to Jun. 27
Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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 & Others

For those who wish for a deep inner transformation, this annual 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. No prior experience of Buddhism or meditation is required. 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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Sunday, June 23, 2024
    - Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

    Monday, June 24, 2024
    - Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
    - Retreat Session: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

    Tuesday, June 25, 2024
    - Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
    - Retreat Session: 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    - Evening Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

    Wednesday, June 26, 2024
    - Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
    - Morning Meditation Class (Supplemental Retreat Class): 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
    - Retreat Session: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

    Thursday, June 27, 2024
    - Retreat Session: 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
    - Retreat Session: 11:30 am - 1:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Full Retreat:
    Regular: $160 / person
    Class Pass Holders: $65 / person

    Per Session:
    Regular: $10 / person / session
    Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session

    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Half-day Course ～ Choosing Gratitude
May
11
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Choosing Gratitude

Choosing Gratitude

& Becoming a Friend of the World

Half-day Course with Sandra Lewis

Grateful people are happy people! We can often be so focused on what we don’t have, we forget to appreciate and feel grateful for what we already have. We tend to forget or disregard the enormous amount of benefit we receive from others.

Discover for yourself the uplifting experience of joy, contentment, and positive energy that comes from meditating on gratitude. By living with an awareness of the kindness of others, we can maintain a warm heart and a feeling of being close to everyone. This special way of looking at the world brings joy and creates the foundation for stable, loving relationships. In this way, through making gratitude a part of each day, we can live a life of genuine happiness, fulfilment and inner purpose.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Saturday, May 11, 2024
    -     Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Sandra Lewis

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

  • Regular: 30 / person
    Class pass holders: $15 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Half-day Course ～ Letting Go of the Past
Apr.
27
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Letting Go of the Past

Letting Go of the Past

How to Deal with Loss and Change

Half-day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Losing the people and things we love and dealing with unwanted changes in our lives are experiences that we often find deeply painful. Although we long to find lasting happiness, comfort and security in other people, places and things, the truth is that none of these relationships, locales, objects or experiences will last forever.

In this half-day course, we will explore Buddha's teachings on gross and subtle impermanence. Even a glimpse of insight into these profound teachings will bring a relief and a letting go of our usual grasping at what we consider to be our usual painful situation.

This wisdom will help us to deal with the inevitable winds of change and loss in our lives. Eventually, we will be able to remain calm, happy and positive at all times, embracing every moment of our lives joyfully and being of great benefit to others.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Saturday, April 27, 2024
    - Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Refuge Retreat ～ Shelter from the Storm
Apr.
20
to Apr. 21
Retreats, Annual Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    - Retreat Session 1: 3:00 - 4:15 pm
    - Retreat Session 2: 5:00-6:15 pm

    Sunday, 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.

    ***

    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.

  • Full Retreat:
    Regular: $65 / person
    GP class @11am: included

    Class 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)

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Half-day Course ～ Finding Real Refuge
Apr.
20
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Finding Real Refuge

Finding Real Refuge

Coming under the Umbrella of Buddhism

Half-day Course 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 safe, happy and comfortable. Unfortunately, people and things eventually let us down. They are impermanent and do not have the power to provide what we really want in our heart of hearts: permanent freedom and protection from all suffering and problems.

In this half-day course, we will look at how only the Three Jewels - Buddha, Dharma and Sangha - are truly reliable objects of refuge, possessing the power to protect us permanently from all the sufferings of this life and our countless future lives. Through the practice of going for refuge, we will be able to enter into Buddhism, gradually developing a stable sense of peace, joy and freedom within our hearts. This unchangeable mind will then give us the strength to make authentic spiritual progress.

Suggested follow-up to the course: Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21, 2024: Refuge Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Saturday, April 20, 2024
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Suggested follow-up to the course: Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21, 2024: Refuge Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Nyungne Retreat ～ Special Purification & Fasting Practice
Apr.
14
to Apr. 15
Retreats, Annual Retreats, In-Depth Buddhist Retreat, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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: [email protected] 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.

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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 3

    Monday, 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.

  • Regular: $30 / person
    Class pass holders: $15 / person

    Single day: $15 / person


    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Course ～ The Power of Mantra
Mar.
15
to Mar. 16
Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Course ～ The Power of Mantra

The Power of Mantra

Ripening our Pure Buddha Nature

Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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

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

Many people find it helpful to have a mala, or set of prayer beads, to use when reciting mantras. This course will be followed by a mala-making workshop on Saturday afternoon, where you will have the opportunity to make your own personal mala. Bookings for this workshop are made separately.

*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.*

**Audio recordings are available to purchase for those that have attended the sessions of the event. Please note that the links for the recordings will only be sent to those that have attended the sessions of the event in person or live streamed.They are for the sole use of the recipients and should not be shared or in any way distributed.

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Friday, March 15, 2024
    - Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Saturday, March 16, 2024
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Suggested follow-up to the course: Saturday, March 15: 2:00 - 5:00 p.m: Mala-making Workshop (Bookings for this workshop are made separately.)

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Full Event
    Regular: $60 / person
    Class pass holders: $30 / person

    Friday Only
    Regular: $20 / person
    Class pass holders: $10 / person

    Saturday Only
    Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Half-day Course ～ Free Your Mind
Mar.
2
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Free Your Mind

Free Your Mind

A Life Beyond Anxiety, Worries & Stress

Half-day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Anxiety and stress are endemic in our busy, fast-paced life. We tend to think that situations or people in our life are the causes of our stress and unhappiness. Consequently, we waste our time and deplete our mental energy by trying to figure out how to ‘fix’ those situations or people. This usually creates even more mental busyness and stress.

Buddha taught that all our worries, anxiety and stress comes from within our own mind. More specifically, they come from our unrealistic expectations and our exaggerated views of ourself, the people around us and the world in general. By learning to identify the actual causes of our unpleasant feelings and emotions, we can begin to understand how to free our mind from them.

In this half-day course, we will look at how meditation can eliminate stress and help us to be more relaxed, peaceful and positive in our daily life. We will train in powerful stress-busting techniques derived from ancient Buddhist wisdom, and learn to face life’s adversities with a happy, peaceful heart.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, March 2, 2024
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Retreat ～ Long Life, Merit & Wisdom
Feb.
23
to Feb. 24
Retreats, Annual Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Friday, February 23, 2024
    - 6:30 p.m: Doors open
    - 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m: Introduction

    Saturday, 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
    - 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 pm: Retreat Session 3

  • 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.

  • Regular: $25 / person
    Class pass holders: $12.50 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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.

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Event ～ Awakening the Heart
Feb.
3
Special Events, Blessing Empowerment, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Event ～ Awakening the Heart

Awakening the Heart

Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Open to everyone. Join us for a day of inspiration!

This special day will commence with the empowerment of Avalokiteshvara, a blissful guided meditation allowing us to connect with Buddha Avalokiteshvara, receiving powerful inspiration, positive energy, and blessings. An empowerment provides us with a deeply immersive experience and a taste of our full potential for inner peace and happiness from within.

In the afternoon, Gen Kelsang Chodor, Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, will provide commentary on the Tantric Meditation practice of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion. This commentary is based upon the insights given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche in the book 'The Mirror of Dharma with Additions.' These insights serve as oral instruction, offering a unique, swift, and direct tantric meditation method for cultivating universal love and compassion, facilitating a swift transformation in our minds and hearts.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, February 3, 2024
    - 9:30 a.m: Doors open
    - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Blessing Empowerment of Buddha Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion
    - 1:30 - 3:00 p.m: Commentary to the Practice of Avalokiteshvara
    - 3:30 - 4:30 p.m: Guided Meditation on the Practice of Avalokiteshvara

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $80 / person
    Class pass holders: $40 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Half-day Course ～ Finding Inner Strength
Jan.
27
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Half-day Course ～ Finding Inner Strength

Finding Inner Strength

Overcoming Procrastination & Lack of Mental Energy

Half-day Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

“ I will conquer all obstacles and none shall conquer me, thus I who will become a conqueror, will practice with self confidence. ”  - Shantideva

Even after we’ve learned how to meditate and have developed a strong wish to practise, we frequently experience obstacles that make regular practice difficult. And, despite receiving advice on integrating Buddha’s teachings into our daily life, we still feel that we have neither the time nor the mental energy to practise. We miss a day or two, become discouraged and sometimes give up completely. Or we practise sporadically, which also impedes our spiritual growth.

Buddha described this as a form of spiritual laziness. There are three types of laziness that block our spiritual progress: the laziness of procrastination, the laziness of following distractions, and the laziness of discouragement. In this half-day course, we will look at methods to overcome these three inner obstacles and how to develop a mind of joyful effort.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, January 27, 2024
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    FP & TTP students: No Charge
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Day Retreat ~ Ocean of Peace
Jan.
13
Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.*

  • 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
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    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.

    The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.

    Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity

  • Gen Kelsang 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.

  • Regular: $32 / person
    Class pass holders: $16 / person
    FP & TTP students: No Charge
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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.

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Event ～ Attaining Fearlessness
Dec.
31
to Jan. 1
Courses, Special Events, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Event ～ Attaining Fearlessness

Attaining Fearlessness

Starting 2024 with Purpose & Confidence

Special New Year's Eve Event with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Begin 2024 with a fresh start and positive mindset!  Join us for our annual New Year's Eve event where, with candle-lit chanted prayers and guided meditation, we ring in the New Year with fearlessness, confidence and beneficial intentions. Gen Kelsang Chodor will first give a talk about setting our intentions for 2024, then offer a brief introduction to the traditional Buddhist practice of ‘Liberation from Sorrow’, a series of chanted prayers offered to the twenty-one Taras.

Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. The name ‘Tara’ means ‘Rescuer’. She is so called because she is known to bestow fearlessness, spiritual power and confidence, while fulfilling the wishes of practitioners for a happy, meaningful life.

After the talk, we will engage in six sessions of chanted prayers over a period of 24 hours. In the evening, between sessions, we will enjoy light refreshments and the company of fellow practitioners. Join us for the talk, a few sessions or the whole event. 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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Sunday, December 31, 2023
    - Doors open: 4:30 p.m.
    - New Year’s Eve Talk, Guided Meditation & Introduction to six-session Tara Chanting: 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.
    - Session 1: 7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
    - Session 2: 11:00 p.m. (Dec 31, 2023) - 12:15 a.m. (Jan 1, 2024)

    Monday, January 1, 2024
    - Session 3: 3:00 a.m. - 4:15 a.m.
    - Session 4: 7:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
    - Session 5: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
    - Session 6: 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 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 usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

  • Regular: $25 / person
    Class pass holders: $12.50 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $5 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

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  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Retreat ～ Crystal Clear Mind
Dec.
16
to Dec. 21
Retreats, Annual Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • 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.

  • Full Retreat
    Regular: $175
    Class Pass Holders: $50
    Foundation Programme Students: $45
    Teacher Training Programme Students: included

    Individual Retreat Sessions (Guided)
    Regular: $10 / person / session
    Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
    Teacher Training Programme Students: included

    Individual Retreat Sessions (Self-Guided)
    Regular: $5 / person / session
    Class Pass Holders: no charge
    Teacher Training Programme Students: included

    Weekly 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)

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Course ～ Detox Your Mind
Dec.
15
to Dec. 16
Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Course ～ Detox Your Mind

Detox Your Mind

A Buddhist Perspective on Healing the Mind

Special Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

How many of our daily problems actually come from our own negative thoughts and feelings? Just like eating unhealthy foods results in an unhealthy body, poisonous thoughts of fear, anxiety, anger and sadness lead to a disturbed, unhappy mind.  Buddha taught that ultimately, the main cause of all our suffering and problems is our negative habits of thoughts and the negative karma created under their influence. Fortunately, this negativity is not at all part of our pure essential nature; there are powerful methods to purify it and release our mind from it completely.

In this course, we will be introduced to the most powerful purification practice of all: the practice of Buddha Vajrasattva. Through engaging in this, we will find that we will naturally become happier, lighter, our meditation experiences will improve, and, overall, we will feel better.

This course is a perfect introduction for the Vajrasattva retreat that follows, from Saturday, December 16 in the afternoon, to Thursday, December 21 in the evening. Bookings for this retreat are made separately.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Friday, December 15, 2023
    - Doors open: 6:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

    Saturday, December 16, 2023
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

    Suggested follow-up to the course: Saturday, December 16 - Thursday, December 21, 2023: Vajrasattva Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

  • 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.

  • Full Event
    Regular:     $60 / person
    Class pass holders: $30 / person

    Friday Only
    Regular:     $20 / person
    Class pass holders: $10 / person

    Saturday Only
    Regular    : $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $15 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Course ～ Being at Peace with Everyone
Dec.
9
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Course ～ Being at Peace with Everyone

Being at Peace with Everyone

Maintaining a Peaceful & Loving Heart Over the Holidays

Special Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

At times, the people we love the most can be the ones with whom we have the most problems and who create the greatest tensions. For this reason, the busy gatherings of the holiday season offer us the unrivalled opportunity to train our mind, not only in patient acceptance, but also in generosity, love, compassion and wisdom.

In this half-day course, we will learn practical, proven methods to keep our mind calm and our heart open with everyone, regardless of what they say or do. With this calm, composed mind, we can be at peace with everyone, using challenging situations as opportunities for spiritual growth. This is the best way to enjoy quality time with friends and family, giving them the best gift of all - the gift of peace and happiness!

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, December 9, 2023
    - Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, 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.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Course ～ The Magic of Tantra
Nov.
18
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Course ～ The Magic of Tantra

The Magic of Tantra

Actualizing our Full Potential Swiftly

Special Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Much misunderstood, but when practised correctly, Tantric meditation rapidly transforms our impure daily experiences into bliss possessing the power to destroy all negativity within us.

In this half-day course, we will look at the beautiful practices of Tantra, learning how to engage in them through visualization and meditation, and how they help us to break out of the prison of our own ordinary, mundane appearances and ideas. We will receive clear teachings on how to integrate Tantric practices into our everyday life seamlessly so that we can enter and make rapid progress on the quick path to enlightenment.

This course is suitable for everyone, particularly those who are new to Tantra or are interested in taking Tantric empowerments in the near future. There is no commitment involved in attending this course. Everybody 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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • Saturday, November 18, 2023
    - Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    - Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, 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.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

    Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

    631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Retreat ～ Clear Sky Mind
Nov.
10
to Nov. 11
Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • 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.

  • Full Retreat
    Regular:     $65 / person
    Class pass holders: $32.50 / person

    Saturday 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)

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Nov.
8
Weekly Classes, Wednesday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Wednesday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 6: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 13: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 20: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 27: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 18: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 25: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Nov. 1: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 8: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Nov.
7
Weekly Classes, Tuesday evening classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Tuesday Evening Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 5: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 12: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 19: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 26: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 17: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 24: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Oct. 31: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 7: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Nov.
1
Weekly Classes, Wednesday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Wednesday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 6: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 13: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 20: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 27: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 18: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 25: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Nov. 1: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 8: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Oct.
31
Weekly Classes, Tuesday evening classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Tuesday Evening Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 5: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 12: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 19: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 26: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 17: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 24: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Oct. 31: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 7: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity
Oct.
29
Weekly Classes, Sunday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Recharge, Refocus & Reinspire Your Life

8-Week Series of Sunday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Join our inspirational Sunday morning classes, where we will learn meditation techniques to harness the power of positive imagination, cultivate a compassionate heart, and embrace Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture a deep inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They also offer an ideal opportunity for you to generate a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 3: Training in positive imagination

Week 2 ～ Sept. 10: Filling the mind with positive energy

Week 3 ～ Sept. 17: The most powerful breathing meditation

Week 4 ～ Sept. 24: Setting good intentions

Week 5 ～ Oct. 1: Is life a dream?

(No Class on Oct. 8: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 6 ～ Oct. 15: What is the true nature of reality?

Week 7 ～ Oct. 22: Letting go of a painful self

Week 8 ～ Oct. 29: Living lightly with Buddhist wisdom

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Special Course ～ Self-Love, Self-Care…
Oct.
28
Courses, Half-Day Courses, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Special Course ～ Self-Love, Self-Care…

Self-Love, Self-Care, Self-Confidence, Self-Respect: A Buddhist Perspective

Special Course with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Self-criticism and self-loathing make us miserable, sabotaging our ability to grow into the person we wish to be. Superficial affirmations are not enough to help us abandon these negative minds. They will continue to obscure our true nature and undermine any personal development until we address them directly.

In this half-day course, we will look at how we tend to base our confidence on deluded, distorted and exaggerated views of ourself and others, which actually leads to low self-esteem, self-criticism and a lack of self-respect.

Once we develop genuine self-confidence rooted in reality and an awareness of our limitless potential, we will naturally develop more authentic self-love, self-care, and self-respect. We will become more gentle with ourselves and others and we will be able to grow spiritually and develop into the happy, wise and compassionate person we long to be.

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

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Saturday, October 28, 2023
    - Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
    - Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
    - Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, 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.

  • Regular: $40 / person
    Class pass holders: $20 / person
    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

    Audio Recordings: $10 / person

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Oct.
25
Weekly Classes, Wednesday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Wednesday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 6: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 13: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 20: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 27: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 18: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 25: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Nov. 1: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 8: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Oct.
24
Weekly Classes, Meditation for Beginners, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Tuesday Evening Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 5: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 12: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 19: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 26: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 17: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 24: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Oct. 31: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 7: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity
Oct.
22
Weekly Classes, Sunday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Recharge, Refocus & Reinspire Your Life

8-Week Series of Sunday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Join our inspirational Sunday morning classes, where we will learn meditation techniques to harness the power of positive imagination, cultivate a compassionate heart, and embrace Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture a deep inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They also offer an ideal opportunity for you to generate a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 3: Training in positive imagination

Week 2 ～ Sept. 10: Filling the mind with positive energy

Week 3 ～ Sept. 17: The most powerful breathing meditation

Week 4 ～ Sept. 24: Setting good intentions

Week 5 ～ Oct. 1: Is life a dream?

(No Class on Oct. 8: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 6 ～ Oct. 15: What is the true nature of reality?

Week 7 ～ Oct. 22: Letting go of a painful self

Week 8 ～ Oct. 29: Living lightly with Buddhist wisdom

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Oct.
18
Weekly Classes, Wednesday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Wednesday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 6: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 13: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 20: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 27: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 4 and Oct. 11: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 18: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 25: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Nov. 1: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 8: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind
Oct.
17
Weekly Classes, Tuesday evening classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Meditation: Unlock the Power of Your Mind

Meditation

Unlock the Power of Your Mind

8-Week Series of Tuesday Evening Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

In this series of meditation classes, we will gain profound insights into the inner workings of our mind, cultivating a greater sense of positivity, joy, and mental strength in our daily lives. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche's book, How To Understand The Mind, the teachings will be practical, promoting both personal happiness and spiritual growth.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 5: What is the mind?

Week 2 ～ Sept. 12: Staying positive using mantra meditation

Week 3 ～ Sept. 19: Discovering new depths of inner peace

Week 4 ～ Sept. 26: Developing positive feelings

(No Class on Oct. 3 and Oct. 10: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 5 ～ Oct. 17: Keeping a healthy perspective

Week 6 ～ Oct. 24: Setting a new direction

Week 7 ～ Oct. 31: Focus on what makes you happy

Week 8 ～ Nov. 7: The keys to successful meditation

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity
Oct.
15
Weekly Classes, Sunday morning classes, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Drop-in Class ～ Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Sunday Stillness & Serenity

Recharge, Refocus & Reinspire Your Life

8-Week Series of Sunday Morning Classes with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Join our inspirational Sunday morning classes, where we will learn meditation techniques to harness the power of positive imagination, cultivate a compassionate heart, and embrace Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture a deep inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They also offer an ideal opportunity for you to generate a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can! Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ～ Sept. 3: Training in positive imagination

Week 2 ～ Sept. 10: Filling the mind with positive energy

Week 3 ～ Sept. 17: The most powerful breathing meditation

Week 4 ～ Sept. 24: Setting good intentions

Week 5 ～ Oct. 1: Is life a dream?

(No Class on Oct. 8: NKT-IKBU Fall Festival)

Week 6 ～ Oct. 15: What is the true nature of reality?

Week 7 ～ Oct. 22: Letting go of a painful self

Week 8 ～ Oct. 29: Living lightly with Buddhist wisdom

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 10:30 a.m: Doors open

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

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

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

    Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.

    By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.

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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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Fall Retreat ～ Changing our Direction
Oct.
13
to Oct. 15
Retreats, Events with Gen Kelsang Chodor

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.*

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 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.

  • Full Retreat
    Regular    : $90 / person
    Class Pass Holders: $37,50 / person

    Friday
    Regular: $20 / person
    Class Pass Holders: $10 / person

    Saturday
    Regular: $45 / person
    Class Pass Holders: $22,50 / person

    Sunday
    Regular: $25 / person
    Class Pass Holders: $5 / person

    (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

  • 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

    Open Google Maps

  • Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.

    It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.

    Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

    Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

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

 
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