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Northern District Public Library*, Rm 224
@ 40 Orchard View Blvd, Toronto, ON M4R 1B9 (See Map)

Wednesday Mar 18 - Apr 22 | 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm
$15 / class or $75 for the series of 6 classes

*Advance booking required*

Meditation for Everyone

~ Meditation ~
The Art of Letting Go

A Practical Six-Week Meditation Course
for Everyday Life

Do you ever find yourself stuck in cycles of negative thinking, even when you want to let them go? In these meditation classes, we'll discover practical techniques to let go of negative minds and break free from self-limiting thoughts. These methods will empower us to cultivate an inner space of clarity and happiness, helping us become a more positive, confident, and resilient person.

Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. All classes are self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required.

Branch class teaching.

Teacher
~ Rami Chamseddine ~

Rami

Rami teaches meditation with a very kind and warm heart, bringing deep enthusiasm for Buddhist practice to everything he shares. He loves supporting his students and enjoys making the teachings practical, accessible, and easy to apply in daily life. With a natural joy for sharing Dharma, Rami creates a relaxed and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable, inspired, and encouraged.

~ Class dates & topics ~

Wednesday evenings, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

March 18
~ Introduction to Meditation:
Letting Go of Overthinking ~

March 25
~Letting Go of Self-Criticism~

April 1
~ Letting Go of Stress ⁠~

April 8
~ Letting Go of Blame & Resentment ⁠~

April 15
~ Letting Go of the Past ~

April 22
~ Letting Go of Loneliness ~

~ Booking ~

*This is a KMCC event and is not hosted by or sponsored by the Toronto Public Library.

  • Regular: $15 / person /class

    Special: $75 for the full series of 6 classes

    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.

    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.

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

What to Expect?

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Buddha’s teachings

Practical advice that can be applied directly to our daily lives.

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Meditations

Simple guided meditations that lead to an experience of inner peace.

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I've been to five workshops at this centre over the last year and it's completely revolutionized my meditation practice. I'm super grateful to have stumbled across them and recommend them every chance I get. Thanks!

— Andrew

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Every time I join a workshop, I go home with valuable lessons that I can live by in daily life. The teachings are logical and cleaned my negativity significantly.

— Sara

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I apply many of the teachings in everything I do in my daily life and I can say I am a much happier person and lead a much lighter life. This is my personal experience. I hope that if you get a chance to try them out they’ll be helpful in some way to you as well.

— Bianca

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