Adventure Tour at Summer Festival!
Destination: International Summer Festival 2026
At Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre Ulverston, UK
July 24th - Aug 8th (Festival Dates)
Join us for what’s going to be an incredible adventure!
— See all live updates for flights and accommodations here: —
“Welcome everybody to the NKT International Festival. The NKT International Festivals are the special method to maintain the International Kadampa Buddhist Union from generation to generation. We should know this Union is very important. With this Union we can fulfill our own and others wishes easily. So please keep my message in your heart.
With much love and prayers,”
Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
A Meaningful Experience & Adventure
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The International Kadampa Summer Festival 2026 is a joyous gathering of thousands of Kadampas from around the world, coming together to receive blessed teachings and guided meditations at our Mother Centre, Manjushri KMC. This year, we have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to receive the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini.
During the festival, we'll be able to explore the beautiful Conishead Priory — home of Manjushri KMC — meditate in the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace, and spend inspiring time with the international Kadampa Sangha in a peaceful setting, enjoying beach walks, woodlands, and gardens. We will also explore the nearby town of Ulverston in the Lake District, one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.
For many people, attending these festivals in person is a truly life-changing experience.
We’re hoping many students from KMC Canada can travel and stay together if it helps them attend the festival. If you would like to travel or share accommodation with others, please visit this form with live updates.
May this be a smooth, joyful experience for everyone.
Plan ahead for a truly meaningful holiday!
• Enjoy spiritual renewal and make friends from around the world
• Be inspired by our new General Spiritual Director (GSD), Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
• Receive the Highest Yoga Tantra empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini
• Explore our Mother Centre in historic Conishead Priory
• Meditate in the first Kadampa Temple for World Peace
• Visit the quaint town of Ulverston, in the Lake District
... and so much more!
Get a glimpse of the International Kadampa Festivals watching these inspiring videos:
Flights & Trains
Flight Options (Toronto - Manchester)
We will soon have 2 flight options for the whole Festival and 1 flight option for week 2 only. Please refer to this Google Form for all the latest updates about the selected flights and accommodations!
Trains from Manchester Airport to Ulverston
Going to Ulverston, home of Manjushri KMC, from Manchester Airport is very easy and straightforward. From the Arrivals at the airport, the train station is just a few minutes walk away. From there, hop on the train and enjoy the comfortable 2h ride through the beautiful English countryside!
From Ulverston station, taxis will be available for a quick 5 minutes drive.
Train schedules for the proposed flights:
Coming soon!
Booking Your Festival
Kadampa Festival Accounts
Book your festival at kadampafestivals.org!
To book your festival, you will need to create an account at kadampafestivals.org once the bookings are open.
BOOKING OPENS THURSDAY MARCH 19th 09:00 GMT-4
Attending in Person
Attending an International Kadampa Festival in person is no more less than an amazing experience. It is an opportunity to spend precious time with the International Sangha - people from all corners of the world who have to heart the practice of Buddha’s teachings and the development of inner peace. For many, these festivals become a life changing experience.
If attending the Summer Festival in person, you can book your festival teachings, meals and accommodations (if staying on site), the teachings recordings as well as any other inquiries directly in the booking system of kadampafestival.org.
Attending Online
In order to truly experience the unique and precious benefits of these special gatherings, it is definitely recommended to attend the festivals in person. But sometimes, we simply cannot make it. Yet, due to the kindness of many devoted volunteers, we still have the wonderful and meaningful opportunity to attend all the festival teachings online from the comfort of our homes!
If attending the Summer Festival online, you can book your festival teachings and purchase their recordings directly in the booking system of kadampafestival.org.
Useful Links
Festival & Manjushri KMC Websites
Kadampafestivals.org/summer
Manjushri.org
Train Tickets
Visa / ETA
Extra Tips & Infos
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Mild to warm temperatures with long daylight hours, and lush green landscapes are to be expected when visiting the Lake District in the months of July and August. While it is generally the warmest time of year, with temperatures often in the high teens or low twenties (Celsius), it remains unpredictable with frequent rain showers.
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What to bring depends mostly on your accommodation type and your free time activities.
Essentials:
Passeport and UK ETA Visa
UK Electric Plug Adapters (Type G)
Waterproof clothing
Versatile layers for unpredictable weather
Warm clothings for mild evenings
Some Sterling Pounds in cash is always good to have (MKMC’s laundry machines require £ coins)
Power banks for your electronics
You may wish to get an eSIM card for your phone
If planning on being outside a lot:
Waterproof clothing such as a good raincoat, rain boots or waterproof shoes are a must have. A warm jacket and pants make the mild evenings comfortable.
If camping:
Make sure your tent is well waterproofed. It is good practice to take cardboard from Manjushri’s recycling bins to put under your tent when arriving. This blocks humidity very well. Otherwise, you may want to bring an extra tarp to put under your tent. This is also as to prevent humidity or water flooding from below in case of very bad weather. Nights can be quite cold even in the summer, so make sure to have a trusty sleeping bag and a warm liner.
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Entry Requirements and Documents
ETA/Visa: As of early 2025, many visitors, including Americans, Canadians, and Europeans, need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK, costing £10-£16.
Passport: Must be valid for your entire stay.
Documents: Keep passports secure and carry a digital or physical copy.
Transportation and Getting Around
Trains: Generally efficient, but book in advance for cheaper fares.
Driving: Drives on the left. Rent a car for rural areas (Scotland, Wales, Cotswolds).
Practical Tips
Voltage: 230V, 50Hz, Type G (three-pin) plug.
Weather: Highly unpredictable, often rainy. Pack layers, an umbrella, and a rain jacket.
Safety: The emergency number is 999 or 112.
Vocabulary: Common differences: "loo" (toilet), "lift" (elevator), “rubbish” (trash/garbage).
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
KMC Canada is commited to supporting your journey!
Everyone is welcome!
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Stillness & Serenity
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Stillness & Serenity
With Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the peaceful stages of the path to enlightenment, known as “Lamrim.” These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
This class taught by Sandra Lewis
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
June 23: Feeling Connected
June 30: Enhancing Connection
July 7: Dealing with Difficult People
July 14: Empathy & Compassion
July 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
(Classes resumes after the Summer Festival in the UK)
Aug 11: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
with Kelsang Zopa
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
July 15: Enhancing Connection
July 22: Empathy & Compassion
Aug 12: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 19: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, complimentary refreshments in the community room
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Learn to Meditate for Beginners
Learn to Meditate
for Beginners
with Kodi Palmer-Butler
This inspiring and practical course is designed to offer a genuine, heartfelt experience of quietening the mind through meditation. Guidance will be provided on how to begin a daily meditation practice and, importantly, how to stay motivated, as well as ways to integrate meditation into everyday life.
The course will also explore the importance of living with intention—learning how to set meaningful intentions at the start of each day and using mindfulness to remain connected with them. This approach can help you discover more moments of calm and joy throughout your day.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 – 10:40 am
Getting a Heartfelt Experience: The First Guided Meditation10:40 – 11:00 am
Refreshments Break11:00 am – 12:00 pm
How to Quieten the Mind Through a Daily Meditation Practice & Stay Motivated12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments Break12:20 – 1:00 pm
Mindfulness & Living with Intention -
Kodi Palmer-Butler has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years. With her warm, friendly, and passionate approach to teaching meditation, she helps people discover its practical benefits in everyday life.
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Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
POWA CEREMONY
Powa Ceremony
Chanted prayers for the deceased
We hold regular Powa Ceremonies at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada on behalf of all living beings who have recently passed away. These are ceremonies, or prayers, for the transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a Pure Land, a place of peace and pure happiness. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation.
Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Stillness & Serenity
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Stillness & Serenity
With Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the peaceful stages of the path to enlightenment, known as “Lamrim.” These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Sandra Lewis
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
with Kelsang Zopa
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
July 15: Enhancing Connection
July 22: Empathy & Compassion
Aug 12: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 19: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Summer HYT Retreat - Heruka Body Mandala
Heruka Body Mandala
Summer Retreat
With special Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Please note: This retreat is for those who have already received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerment, or who have the intention to receive one in the near future.
To lead all living beings to the supreme happiness of enlightenment, all the Buddhas’ compassion appears in the form of Heruka. Through relying on Heruka with faith we will attain the realization of the union of great bliss and emptiness, which is the actual quick path to enlightenment.
By meditating on Heruka Body Mandala we receive powerful blessings that free us from all obstacles to our spiritual practice and enable us to attain profound spiritual realizations quickly. This retreat focuses on the profound tantric practice of Yoga of Buddha Heruka.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years.
In the past, he has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as our Canadian National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well as Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, so that we can easily relate to them and put them into practice in our day-to-day lives.
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Full weekend retreat: $90
Friday only: $15
Saturday only: $35
Sunday only: $40
Discount for Supporting Members: 100%Members’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Friday
Introduction: 7:00–8:30 PMSaturday
Session 1: 9:30–10:45 AM
Session 2: 11:30 AM–12:45 PMLunch: 1:00–2:30 PM
Session 3 (including Q&A): 2:30–4:00 PM
Sunday
Session 4: 9:00–10:15 AM
Meditation Class: 11:00 AM–12:15 PMLunch: 12:30–2:00 PM
Session 5 (including Q&A): 2:00–3:30 PM
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More info to come.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Stillness & Serenity
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Stillness & Serenity
With Gen Kelsang Thekchen
In these meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the peaceful stages of the path to enlightenment, known as “Lamrim.” These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years.
In the past, he has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as our Canadian National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well as Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, so that we can easily relate to them and put them into practice in our day-to-day lives.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~The Two Types of Meditation
The Two Types of Meditation
with Kelsang Zopa
Buddha taught two types of meditation. We will learn what these are and practise them both during the class.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions: The extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great king Dorje Shugden, in conjunction with Mahakala, Kalarupa, Kalindewi, and other Dharma Protectors
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
This practice consists of five parts: Praise to Manjushri, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, Self-generation as Heruka, the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the General Protectors, and the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the Great King Dorje Shugden. Of these, the last is the principal practice.
A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. Beings in this present time have a strong karmic link with Dorje Shugden, and so he is the Dharma Protector who is most able to help them. Therefore it is said that, Now is the time to rely upon Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities.
There are many brief and middling-length sadhanas of Dorje Shugden, such as Heart Jewel and Wishfulfilling Jewel. This extensive sadhana is called Kangso in Tibetan, which means Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual, and it is usually performed once a month in Dharma Centres. During this puja we make extensive offerings and perform other practices:
To fulfil our heart commitment to rely upon the Protector sincerely, regarding him as inseparable from the Guru and Yidam, and to practise the pure Dharma of Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra,
To restore any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred,
We begin the practice with Praise to Manjushri to remember that the Guru and Protector are in reality emanations of the Wisdom Buddha. We then perform the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and, after dissolving the Guru into our heart, perform self-generation as Heruka. We then invite the general Dharma Protectors such as Mahakala, Kalarupa, and Kalindewi, before beginning the actual sadhana of Dorje Shugden. The fulfilling and restoring ritual of the general Protectors is interwoven with the sadhana of Dorje Shugden.
Further information on the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden can be found in the book Heart Jewel, and further information on self-generation as Heruka can be found in the book Essence of Vajrayana.
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We have a limited quantity of Melodious Drum Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Aug. 29
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Stillness & Serenity
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Stillness & Serenity
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In these meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the peaceful stages of the path to enlightenment, known as “Lamrim.” These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
A Community BBQ
Please join us for a special community BBQ
A Free Event
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Sunday Aug 30
12:30pm onwardsAt Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ The Benefits of Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation
with Kelsang Zopa
By training in meditation, we create an inner space and clarity that enables us to control our mind. Regardless of the external circumstances, we develop a balanced mind that is happy all the time. We will discover and experience this directly.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Country Retreat - Abiding in a Peaceful Mind
5 Oaks Labour Day Retreat
Friday, September 4th to Monday, September 7th 2026
Abiding in a Peaceful Mind
With Gen Kelsang Chodor, National Spiritual Director for Canada & Resident Teacher, Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada in Toronto
The Purpose Of This Retreat
During this special meditation retreat, we have the opportunity to step away from our busy lives and train in meditative stillness, or tranquil abiding.
With guidance and through focused retreat sessions, we will learn to pacify distractions and experience the inner peace and stillness of concentration.
Everyone is welcome.
“A person who has good, virtuous concentration has control over his mind, and his mind does what he wants it to do, like a well-trained horse that obeys its rider.” - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Everyone welcome!
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Five Oaks Retreat Centre
1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3
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FRIDAY, September 4th
3:00 – 7:00 pm → Arrival & Registration
7:00 pm → Supper
8:00 – 9:00 pm → Introduction & orientationSATURDAY, September 5th
(Silence is observed until lunch and after supper)7:00 – 8:00 am → Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am → Session 1
9:00 – 10:00 am → Break
10:00 – 11:00 am → Session 2
11:00 – 12:00 pm → Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm → Session 3
1:00 – 4:00 pm → Lunch & Rest
4:00 – 5:00 pm → Session 4
5:00 – 5:30 pm → Break
5:30 – 6:30 pm → Session 5
6:30 - 8:00 pm Supper
8:00 – 9:00 pm → Discussion & Q&ASUNDAY, September 6th
(Silence is observed until lunch and after supper)7:00 – 8:00 am → Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am → Session 6
9:00 – 10:00 am → Break
10:00 – 11:00 am → Session 7
11:00 – 12:00 pm → Break
12:00 – 1:00 pm → Session 8
1:00 – 4:00 pm → Lunch & Rest
4:00 – 5:00 pm → Session 9
5:00 – 5:30 pm → Break
5:30 – 6:30 pm → Session 10
6:30 - 8:00 pm Supper
8:00 – 9:00 pm → Discussion & Q&AMONDAY, September 7th
(Silence is observed until 11:00 am)7:00 – 8:00 am → Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am → Session 11
9:00 – 9:30 am → Break
9:30 – 11:00 am → Session 12 & Q&A -
GEN KELSANG CHODOR is the National Spiritual Director for Canada and our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada in Toronto.
He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US.
He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour.
He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
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Your booking includes three meals on each day: breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals are included for retreatants staying both on-site and off-site.
You can choose vegetarian or vegan options when you book for yourself and anyone who is sharing your room.
Also, please let us know of any food allergies you may have when you book.
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming.
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Stillness & Serenity
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Stillness & Serenity
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In these meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the peaceful stages of the path to enlightenment, known as “Lamrim.” These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
TARA PRAYERS
Liberation from Sorrow
Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everyone is welcome!
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This session is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the 'Mother of the Conquerors'.
Tara is our common mother, our Holy Mother. When we are young we turn to our worldly mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our spiritual growth we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Tara, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers, she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and she guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.
'Tara' means 'Rescuer'. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms, and ultimately she saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace.
If we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfil all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.
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We have a limited quantity of Liberation from Sorrow prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Discover The Joy of Meditation
Discover The Joy of Meditation
4-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
In the busyness of modern life, meditation offers a simple way to rediscover inner calm, clarity, and a more joyful way of living.
In these classes, we will explore five topics that can help us meditate more effectively:
• How to inspire ourselves to meditate
• What are the objects of meditation
• What are mindfulness and concentration
• How meditation develops wisdom
• How to integrate meditation into daily life
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
Sept. 9: Finding Inspiration
Sept. 16: Objects of Meditation
Sept. 23: Mindfulness and Concentration
Sept. 30: Developing Wisdom
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Buddhist Art: The Wheel of Life
Buddhist Art: The Wheel of Life
with Vieslav Krystyan
“Even if we contemplate deeply the most sublime works of art, we cannot gain benefits that compare with the benefits of contemplating and meditating on the diagram of the Wheel of Life, because this diagram reveals the complete path to enlightenment.”
- Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The Wheel of Life is a beautiful piece of Buddhist art, inspired by Buddha himself, that illustrates the complete path to enlightenment.
Within it are Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths, showing us what we need to understand, abandon, practise, and attain in order to find true and lasting happiness.
It also depicts the Twelve Dependent-Related Links — a chain of cause and effect that reveals how we become bound within samsaric suffering.
This course will offer a practical and contemplative tour of the Wheel of Life, showing how we can use this powerful diagram to inspire our meditations and guide us along the spiritual path.
During the morning break, complimentary refreshments, tea, coffee, and snacks will be available in our community room - a relaxed opportunity to rest, ask questions, and connect with others.
The Temple shop will be open throughout the day, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
Everyone is welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
9.30–11.00am - Teaching & Meditation
11.00–11.30am - Refreshment Break
11.30am–1.00pm - Teaching, Meditation & Q&A -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
POWA CEREMONY
Powa Ceremony
Chanted prayers for the deceased
We hold regular Powa Ceremonies at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada on behalf of all living beings who have recently passed away. These are ceremonies, or prayers, for the transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a Pure Land, a place of peace and pure happiness. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation.
Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Precepts
Precepts
A Special Practice of Moral Discipline
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. If this is your first time engaging in this practice, please email: [email protected] to receive essential informations or read carefully the section ‘Information’ below.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:15 a.m.: Doors open
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
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The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours.
By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth.
In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.
We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana.
If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.
When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions:
Killing
Stealing
Sexual activity
Lying
Taking intoxicants
Eating after lunch (It is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats
Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc.
These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours.
Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.
To purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret, the power of reliance, the power of the opponent force, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions.
There are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life, for a year, for a month, for a week, or, in this case, for a day.
If we manage to keep our actions of body, speech, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days, then to three days, and so on, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time.
If we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body, speech, and mind completely pure all the time, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within.
We all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends, pure enjoyments, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds.
Therefore, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
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We have a limited quantity of A Pure Life Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Discover the Joy of Meditation
Discover the Joy of Meditation
4-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
In the busyness of modern life, meditation offers a simple way to rediscover inner calm, clarity, and a more joyful way of living.
In these classes, we will explore five topics that can help us meditate more effectively:
• How to inspire ourselves to meditate
• What are the objects of meditation
• What are mindfulness and concentration
• How meditation develops wisdom
• How to integrate meditation into daily life
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics
Sept. 9: Finding Inspiration
Sept. 16: Objects of Meditation
Sept. 23: Mindfulness and Concentration
Sept. 30: Developing Wisdom
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Healing with Every Breath - a taking & giving retreat
Healing with Every Breath
a taking & giving retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
Deeply rooted in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition is a practice called “Mounting Taking and Giving Upon the Breath”.
It is renowned for its ability to open the heart and bring a profound sense of healing and inner peace.
By combining breathing meditation with the practice of Taking and Giving, we gradually shift the mind away from self-centred patterns and towards a more spacious and altruistic way of being.
This practice strengthens concentration, deepens our love and compassion, and builds a wealth of positive energy.
In this way, even the simple act of breathing becomes a powerful spiritual practice.
At first, we engage in this practice during formal meditation sessions, but with familiarity it can gradually be carried into daily life.
Through steady practice, our mind gradually develops the compassionate intention of a Bodhisattva.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend this powerful guided retreat.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Retreat Schedule
10.00–11.30am - Guided Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Guided Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Guided Meditation & Q&A -
Day course: $40
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Buddha’s Return From Heaven Day
Buddha’s Return From Heaven Day
September 22 marks the celebration of Buddha’s Return from Heaven Day.
The following explanation is an extract from a talk given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on this day in 1991:
‘On this day we celebrate Buddha’s return from the desire god realm called Land of the Thirty-three Heavens, where he had been to visit his mother who had been reborn there.
Traditionally this day also marks the end of the summer retreat. Every year, during the summer months, Buddha did a three-month retreat with his disciples. His reason for doing this was to avoid harming insects and other animals…
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If we go out a lot during the summer months we will naturally kill more insects and other animals than at other times of the year. The nature of Buddhadharma is compassion – an unbiased compassion that is not just for human beings but for every living being, including animals.
In fact, we should have stronger compassion for animals than for human beings because animals suffer more. Human beings have better conditions and are more fortunate than animals. Because animals have so much suffering and no freedom, out of compassion Buddhists should try not to kill or disturb them. So, for three months during the summer, Buddha advised his disciples to retreat, staying always inside and living carefully and conscientiously.
One year during the annual summer retreat Buddha went to the Land of the Thirty-three Heavens. After his mother died she had taken rebirth in this god realm, so-called because it has thirty-three different types of gods.
The king of this realm is called Indra. The Indra who was king at that time was also Buddha’s disciple and he invited Buddha to go there. So Buddha went to benefit his mother and also, at Indra’s request, to benefit the other gods living there. He stayed three months, and then returned on this day.
This day is therefore very special. It is said that if we engage in any kind of virtuous action on this day it becomes especially powerful and our merit greatly increases. For example, if we offer one single light offering this action is multiplied to become millions of light offerings.
On this day we should especially remember Buddha’s kindness.
We now have a special wisdom that understands that killing animals is a negative action, so we abandon killing. We now have a special wisdom that understands what love is and can distinguish between love and attachment, so we try to abandon attachment and increase our love. Thus, we have a wonderful opportunity to develop unbiased compassion for all living beings, and in this way we can gain the special realization of bodhichitta, which is the root of complete enlightenment.
We now have the chance to abandon our self-grasping, which is the source of all suffering and problems. We have the wisdom that understands what self-grasping is, how it harms us and how to abandon it. All this knowledge and all our wisdom realizations come from the kindness of Buddha Shakyamuni.
All Je Tsongkhapa’s books are commentaries to Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings. They help to clarify them and make it easier for us to understand them. Nowadays human beings are very intelligent and knowledgeable about how to develop and produce external things, but their understanding or wisdom about the profound Dharma of the inner spiritual path is very poor and weak. Je Tsongkhapa made it very easy for us to understand this. He clarified everything and made it easy for us to integrate all of Buddha’s teachings in a very practical way.
Because Je Tsongkhapa’s books are commentaries to Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings, when we are studying Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings we are studying Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings, and when we are practicing Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings we are practicing Buddha’s teachings.
All the books we study on the General Program, Foundation Program, and Teacher Training Program, are commentaries to Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings. They clarify Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings and explain how to practice and integrate them into our everyday life. They are a special presentation, but in reality they are all commentaries to Je Tsongkhapa’s books. We are therefore studying Je Tsongkhapa’s teachings – and in doing this we are studying Buddha Shakyamuni’s teachings.
In reality, every teaching we study and practise comes fundamentally from Buddha Shakyamuni; all our wisdom that understands Dharma comes from his kindness. Realizing this we should dedicate all the virtues we accumulate today to fulfilling his wish.
What is Buddha’s wish? His main wish is that his teachings flourish throughout the world so that all living beings find release from the suffering ocean of samsara and attain permanent inner peace, permanent freedom, and eventually great enlightenment. Because the real method to find release from samsara is to practice Buddha’s teachings, unless they flourish in this world it is impossible to attain actual liberation.
Buddha doesn’t need anything for himself because he has completed everything – he has fulfilled all his personal wishes. His sole remaining wish is that living beings attain liberation and enlightenment through practicing his teachings. In other words, his wish is for pure Buddhadharma to flourish throughout the world to free all living beings from every kind of problem and suffering.
We should therefore dedicate all the virtues we accumulate today for this purpose.
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Discover The Joy of Meditation
Discover The Joy of Meditation
4-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
In the busyness of modern life, meditation offers a simple way to rediscover inner calm, clarity, and a more joyful way of living.
In these classes, we will explore five topics that can help us meditate more effectively:
• How to inspire ourselves to meditate
• What are the objects of meditation
• What are mindfulness and concentration
• How meditation develops wisdom
• How to integrate meditation into daily life
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
Sept. 9: Finding Inspiration
Sept. 16: Objects of Meditation
Sept. 23: Mindfulness and Concentration
Sept. 30: Developing Wisdom
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions: The extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great king Dorje Shugden, in conjunction with Mahakala, Kalarupa, Kalindewi, and other Dharma Protectors
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
This practice consists of five parts: Praise to Manjushri, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, Self-generation as Heruka, the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the General Protectors, and the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the Great King Dorje Shugden. Of these, the last is the principal practice.
A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. Beings in this present time have a strong karmic link with Dorje Shugden, and so he is the Dharma Protector who is most able to help them. Therefore it is said that, Now is the time to rely upon Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities.
There are many brief and middling-length sadhanas of Dorje Shugden, such as Heart Jewel and Wishfulfilling Jewel. This extensive sadhana is called Kangso in Tibetan, which means Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual, and it is usually performed once a month in Dharma Centres. During this puja we make extensive offerings and perform other practices:
To fulfil our heart commitment to rely upon the Protector sincerely, regarding him as inseparable from the Guru and Yidam, and to practise the pure Dharma of Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra,
To restore any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred,
We begin the practice with Praise to Manjushri to remember that the Guru and Protector are in reality emanations of the Wisdom Buddha. We then perform the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and, after dissolving the Guru into our heart, perform self-generation as Heruka. We then invite the general Dharma Protectors such as Mahakala, Kalarupa, and Kalindewi, before beginning the actual sadhana of Dorje Shugden. The fulfilling and restoring ritual of the general Protectors is interwoven with the sadhana of Dorje Shugden.
Further information on the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden can be found in the book Heart Jewel, and further information on self-generation as Heruka can be found in the book Essence of Vajrayana.
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We have a limited quantity of Melodious Drum Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Discover The Joy of Meditation
Discover The Joy of Meditation
4-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
In the busyness of modern life, meditation offers a simple way to rediscover inner calm, clarity, and a more joyful way of living.
In these classes, we will explore five topics that can help us meditate more effectively:
• How to inspire ourselves to meditate
• What are the objects of meditation
• What are mindfulness and concentration
• How meditation develops wisdom
• How to integrate meditation into daily life
EWhether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
Sept 9: Finding Inspiration
Sept. 16: Objects of Meditation
Sept. 23: Mindfulness and Concentration
Sept. 30: Developing Wisdom
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Silence In The City - A Half-Day Silent Retreat
Silence In The City
- A Half-Day Silent Retreat
with Samantha Ross
Experience the Transformative Power of Mantra in Silence
This silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient practice of mantra recitation - a practice designed to calm the mind, dissolve mental distractions, and bring about profound inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, we will be guided in meditations on the breath using the timeless mantra OM AH HUM, known as the “mantra of all Buddhas.”
For thousands of years, this mantra has been recited to cultivate the qualities of enlightened body, speech, and mind, offering a path to clarity, inner peace, and a good heart.
Inspired by the compassionate mind of Bodhichitta, the mantra will be recited quietly (mentally), allowing its transformative power to unfold naturally within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 - 10:45 am
Guided meditation and short teaching10:45 - 11:05 am
Silent refreshments break11:05 - 11:50 am
Guided meditation and short teaching11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Silent refreshments break12:10 - 1:00 pm
Guided meditation, concluding teaching, and Q&A -
Half-day retreat: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
POWA CEREMONY
Powa Ceremony
Chanted prayers for the deceased
We hold regular Powa Ceremonies at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada on behalf of all living beings who have recently passed away. These are ceremonies, or prayers, for the transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a Pure Land, a place of peace and pure happiness. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation.
Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ Meditation & The Pursuit of Happiness
Meditation & The Pursuit of Happiness
with Kelsang Zopa
Our deepest wish is to be happy all the time yet we have never achieved this. This class will address why this is the case and propose solutions we can practically experiment with.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
while parents/guardians attend adult class in the main meditation room -
Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & Obstacles to the Pursuit of Happiness
Meditation & Obstacles to the Pursuit of Happiness
with Kelsang Zopa
What are the obstacles we face in realizing our deepest wish to be happy? How can we oppose these obstacles? This class will give you practical solutions to these fundamental questions.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Precepts
Precepts
A Special Practice of Moral Discipline
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. If this is your first time engaging in this practice, please email: [email protected] to receive essential informations or read carefully the section ‘Information’ below.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:15 a.m.: Doors open
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
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The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours.
By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth.
In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.
We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana.
If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.
When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions:
Killing
Stealing
Sexual activity
Lying
Taking intoxicants
Eating after lunch (It is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats
Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc.
These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours.
Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.
To purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret, the power of reliance, the power of the opponent force, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions.
There are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life, for a year, for a month, for a week, or, in this case, for a day.
If we manage to keep our actions of body, speech, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days, then to three days, and so on, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time.
If we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body, speech, and mind completely pure all the time, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within.
We all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends, pure enjoyments, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds.
Therefore, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
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We have a limited quantity of A Pure Life Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, complimentary refreshments in the community room
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
SUNDAY, Oct. 18
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
with Kelsang Zopa
Every day we face challenges in life—from small things like stubbing a toe or getting stuck in traffic, to larger difficulties such as conflict, disappointment, loss, or relationship challenges.
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to control how we respond and our inner experience of these situations.
In these classes, we will explore practical meditations and ways of thinking that help us remain peaceful and positive when we encounter difficulties in life. By responding to difficulties with wisdom and patience, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inner development.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.”
— How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!Topics
Oct. 21: How Meditation Heals Pain
Oct. 28: Anger - Is It Worth It?
Nov. 4: Acceptance and Peace
Nov. 11: Working Skillfully with Painful Feelings
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, complimentary refreshments in the community room
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Migtsema Prayer Meditation Retreat
Migtsema Prayer
A Two Day Meditation Retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
By reciting the Migtsema prayer, we can draw closer to Je Tsongkhapa, receive his blessings, and increase our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power.
By developing faith in Je Tsongkhapa, we can receive special blessings that help to ripen our realizations of Sutra and Tantra.
The teachings and meditations in this retreat are based on this year’s International Kadampa Buddhist Festival in Malaga, Spain, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers in the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is warmly welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday
10.00 - 1.30am - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
11.30 - 12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00 - 1.00pm - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
1.00 - 3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00 - 4.30pm - Migtsema Prayer MeditationSunday
3.00 - 4.30pm - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
5.00 - 6.45pm - Offering to the Spiritual Guide -
Fees
Full retreat $75
Saturday only $60
Sunday only $15
Supporting members: 50% discount
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Je Tsongkhapa Day
Je Tsongkhapa Day
October 25 is Je Tsongkhapa Day, when we remember the great kindness of Je Tsongkhapa.
The following is extracted from a talk given by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on Je Tsongkhapa Day 1996 at Manjushri KMC:
‘Before Je Tsongkhapa appeared in Tibet, many Tibetan scholars and practitioners already knew that he was coming because of predictions made by Buddha Shakyamuni that in the future Manjushri would appear as the Tibetan Lama, Je Tsongkhapa…
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You may recall that Buddha in his Root Tantra of Manjushri said to his Heart Disciple Manjushri:
After I pass away
And my pure doctrine is absent,
You will appear as an ordinary being,
Performing the deeds of a Buddha
And establishing the Joyful Land, the great Protector,
In the Land of the Snows.
‘The Land of the Snows’ refers to Tibet, and ‘Joyful Land’ refers both to Ganden Monastery and to the Ganden doctrine, the great Protector.
Buddha was saying that in the future, after he had passed away and his pure doctrine was finished, at that time Manjushri would appear in the aspect of an ordinary being but would perform exactly the same actions as a Buddha, and in particular he would establish Ganden Monastery and the great Protector, the Ganden doctrine, or Je Tsongkhapa’s Dharma, in Tibet.
If we memorize and contemplate deeply the meaning of Buddha’s words it will give us much advice, a good feeling, and a profound understanding. When he says that Manjushri would appear as an ordinary being but perform the deeds of a Buddha, he is describing Je Tsongkhapa’s special characteristic.
Although Je Tsongkhapa had the highest realisations of Highest Yoga Tantra he never physically showed that he was a Tantric yogi. He lived like as an ordinary pure practitioner, emphasising by his outward appearance the pure practice of moral discipline. However, his daily life was that of a Bodhisattva, and his inner realisation of experiencing the union of great bliss and emptiness day and night was the very essence of Highest Yoga Tantra
He had already gained this experience many lifetimes previously, but he appeared as a Tibetan Lama for the purpose of showing clearly a special example of how to begin, make progress on, and complete the stages of the path to enlightenment.
He appeared as an ordinary human being for the benefit of his future followers. Buddha Shakyamuni also did the same. He took birth as an apparently ordinary human being, became ordained, engaged in meditation, and finally demonstrated attaining enlightenment.
Most of you know the story of Buddha’s life: how he got ordained, engaged in meditation retreat for six years, and finally under the Bodhi Tree at Bodh Gaya attained enlightenment.
The way Je Tsongkhapa demonstrated his attainment of enlightenment was a little bit different. He did not show his attainment of enlightenment during his life, but while he was passing away.
When the time came for him to leave his old, gross body that had come from his ordinary parents, ordinary people thought he was dying, but at that time instead of experiencing the ordinary clear light of death that is experienced by ordinary beings during the death process, he experienced the ultimate example clear light.
From that state, instead of arising from the clear light of death in the form of a bardo, or intermediate state, being he appeared in the form of the illusory body. From that state, instead of taking an ordinary rebirth he attained the Emanation Body of a Buddha. In this way, he showed the manner of attaining enlightenment.
He showed this way of attaining enlightenment for certain specific reasons that would help his future followers. However, many of his direct disciples, as well as many of his future followers, including Gyalwa Ensapa, for example, attained enlightenment before death. As I have explained many times, Gyalwa Ensapa completed his training in Highest Yoga Tantra and attained full enlightenment in three years, and did not wait until the time of his death.
There are many different ways to attain enlightenment. Since many of his disciples were ordained, Je Tsongkhapa wanted to show an especially good example to his ordained disciples. Thus he showed the manner of attaining enlightenment at the time of death instead of attaining enlightenment before death.
Today we remember Je Tsongkhapa’s great kindness and dedicate all our virtuous actions including this evening’s puja so that his Dharma will flourish throughout the world and provide many living beings with the great opportunity to attain liberation and full enlightenment.
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
with Kelsang Zopa
Every day we face challenges in life—from small things like stubbing a toe or getting stuck in traffic, to larger difficulties such as conflict, disappointment, loss, or relationship challenges.
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to control how we respond and our inner experience of these situations.
In these classes, we will explore practical meditations and ways of thinking that help us remain peaceful and positive when we encounter difficulties in life. By responding to difficulties with wisdom and patience, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inner development.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.”
— How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!Topics
Oct. 21: How Meditation Heals Pain
Oct. 28: Anger - Is It Worth It?
Nov. 4: Acceptance and Peace
Nov. 11: Working Skillfully with Painful Feelings
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, complimentary refreshments in the community room
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation
Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation
with Christine Reeves
Mantra is a Sanskrit word that literally means “mind protection.”
For centuries, mantra recitation has been used to cultivate a peaceful and happy mind by filling the mind with positive energy and pacifying the negative thoughts that give rise to suffering.
In this course, we will learn the real meaning of mantra and receive instructions on how to engage in a special breathing meditation that combines mindfulness of the breath with mantra recitation.
This is a simple yet powerful method for developing a peaceful, happy, and positive mind. Over time, through sincere practice, it becomes a cause for deep and lasting inner peace.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 – 10:45 am
Talk & Meditation10:45 – 11:05 am
Silent refreshments break11:05 – 11:50 am
Talk & Meditation11:50 am – 12:10 pm
Silent refreshments break12:10 – 1:00 pm
Talk, Meditation and Q&A -
Half-day retreat: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
Every day we face challenges in life—from small things like stubbing a toe or getting stuck in traffic, to larger difficulties such as conflict, disappointment, loss, or relationship challenges.
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to control how we respond and our inner experience of these situations.
In these classes, we will explore practical meditations and ways of thinking that help us remain peaceful and positive when we encounter difficulties in life. By responding to difficulties with wisdom and patience, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inner development.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.”
— How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!Topics
Oct. 21: How Meditation Heals Pain
Oct. 28: Anger - Is It Worth It?
Nov. 4: Acceptance and Peace
Nov. 11: Working Skillfully with Painful Feelings
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
ITP Day
International Temples Project (ITP) Day
On the first Saturday in November, Kadampa Centres worldwide celebrate the International Temples Project.
Special events are held to raise funds for the project and prayers are made for the success and flourishing of Kadam Dharma in order to bring about world peace.
The following extract from a talk by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso explains the importance of temples and how they benefit all living beings in this and future generations:
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‘According to Buddhist view, especially Mahayana Buddhist view, a Temple is a representation of Buddha’s Pure Land. Statues or images of Buddha are representations of Buddha’s body, stupas are representations of Buddha’s mind, and Dharma books are representations of Buddha’s speech. These are holy, precious objects.
For these reasons I recommend building Temples as one of the best ways of benefiting other living beings.
The main function of a Temple is that those who see it or develop faith in it will receive special blessings.
Whoever sees a Temple or an image of Buddha will receive the blessings of Buddha. There is no difference with regard to Buddhists and non-Buddhists – anyone, whenever they see an image of Buddha, or a Temple, will receive blessings.
Therefore I can say that from my side, or from our side, this is the best public benefit or public service.
We accomplished this Temple so that even people who have no interest in teachings will receive some benefit from Buddhism – anyone, any being.
It doesn’t matter whether they have faith or not. Whoever sees a representation of the Pure Land of Buddha, and representations of Buddha’s form body, mind, and speech, will receive blessings.’
Practical Introduction to the Buddhist Way of Life
Practical Introduction to the Buddhist Way of Life
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Buddhism offers a practical path for transforming our mind and improving our daily experience of life.
Through meditation and training in positive states of mind, we can gradually reduce stress, worry, and unhappiness, and instead develop qualities such as patience, compassion, and wisdom.
Buddha Shakyamuni said:
‘You are your own protector, and you are your own enemy.’
This points to a powerful truth: our experiences of happiness and suffering depend largely on our own mind and how we respond to life’s challenges.
On this course, we will explore how to follow the Buddhist way of life in a practical and accessible way.
We will learn how to rely upon the Three Jewels — Buddha, Dharma (his teachings), and Sangha (our spiritual friends) - to help us gradually transform our mind from states of stress and negativity into states of peace, clarity, and compassion.
In this way, Buddhist practice becomes something we can bring into daily life, helping us respond to difficulties with greater wisdom and creating the causes for lasting inner peace and happiness.
This is a practical and encouraging introduction to Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life, suitable for those completely new, as well as those with some experience.
Everyone is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10.00–11.30am - Talk & Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Talk & Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Talk & Meditation & Q&A -
Day course: $45
Supporting Members: 50% off
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
TARA PRAYERS
Liberation from Sorrow
Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everyone is welcome!
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This session is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the 'Mother of the Conquerors'.
Tara is our common mother, our Holy Mother. When we are young we turn to our worldly mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our spiritual growth we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Tara, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers, she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and she guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.
'Tara' means 'Rescuer'. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms, and ultimately she saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace.
If we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfil all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.
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We have a limited quantity of Liberation from Sorrow prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
Every day we face challenges in life—from small things like stubbing a toe or getting stuck in traffic, to larger difficulties such as conflict, disappointment, loss, or relationship challenges.
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to control how we respond and our inner experience of these situations.
In these classes, we will explore practical meditations and ways of thinking that help us remain peaceful and positive when we encounter difficulties in life. By responding to difficulties with wisdom and patience, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inner development.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.”
— How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Oct. 21: How Meditation Heals Pain
Oct. 28: Anger - Is It Worth It?
Nov. 4: Acceptance and Peace
Nov. 11: Working Skillfully with Painful Feelings
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
POWA CEREMONY
Powa Ceremony
Chanted prayers for the deceased
We hold regular Powa Ceremonies at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada on behalf of all living beings who have recently passed away. These are ceremonies, or prayers, for the transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a Pure Land, a place of peace and pure happiness. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation.
Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Precepts
Precepts
A Special Practice of Moral Discipline
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. If this is your first time engaging in this practice, please email: [email protected] to receive essential informations or read carefully the section ‘Information’ below.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:15 a.m.: Doors open
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
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The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours.
By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth.
In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.
We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana.
If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.
When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions:
Killing
Stealing
Sexual activity
Lying
Taking intoxicants
Eating after lunch (It is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats
Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc.
These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours.
Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.
To purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret, the power of reliance, the power of the opponent force, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions.
There are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life, for a year, for a month, for a week, or, in this case, for a day.
If we manage to keep our actions of body, speech, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days, then to three days, and so on, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time.
If we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body, speech, and mind completely pure all the time, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within.
We all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends, pure enjoyments, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds.
Therefore, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
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We have a limited quantity of A Pure Life Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ Meditation & Being Patient With Our Progress
Meditation & Being Patient With Our Progress
with Kelsang Zopa
We need to be aware that our progress, in fully understanding and using Buddha's teachings in our daily life, can take time. With Buddha's wisdom teachings we can learn to accept the rhythm of our progress.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Meditations for Mental Clarity (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~Meditations for Mental Clarity~
(3 week series)
Take a moment for yourself and drop in for some mental peace! In these gentle, accessible classes, you’ll explore simple Buddhist meditation techniques that quiet the “overthinking mind” and bring clarity to your life. Through guided meditations, you’ll create mental space, calm distractions, and cultivate a sense of ease and balance—helping you navigate everyday challenges with greater calm and flexibility.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ Meditation and Love, Desire & Attachment
Love, Desire & Attachment
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment. These different minds are often confused, and in close relationships we may mistakenly think that our love itself is the cause of the pain we experience.
Buddha taught that love can never cause us problems, but the “sticky” mind of attachment can. When we cling to others to fulfil our wishes, we become emotionally dependent, and like a balloon in the wind, we lose inner stability and mental freedom.
Through developing pure love, we can care for others without clinging and discover a stable source of happiness within our own mind.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Nov. 25: Are all desires bad? (No!)
Dec. 2: Why attachment hurts
Dec. 9: Why love brings true happiness
Dec. 16: Expanding our love for others
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Prayers
Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions: The extensive fulfilling and restoring ritual of the Dharma Protector, the great king Dorje Shugden, in conjunction with Mahakala, Kalarupa, Kalindewi, and other Dharma Protectors
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
This practice consists of five parts: Praise to Manjushri, the Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa, Self-generation as Heruka, the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the General Protectors, and the Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual of the Great King Dorje Shugden. Of these, the last is the principal practice.
A Dharma Protector is an emanation of a Buddha or a Bodhisattva whose main functions are to avert the inner and outer obstacles that prevent practitioners from gaining spiritual realizations, and to arrange all the necessary conditions for their practice. Beings in this present time have a strong karmic link with Dorje Shugden, and so he is the Dharma Protector who is most able to help them. Therefore it is said that, Now is the time to rely upon Dorje Shugden. Dorje Shugden always helps, guides, and protects pure and faithful practitioners by granting blessings, increasing their wisdom, fulfilling their wishes, and bestowing success on all their virtuous activities.
There are many brief and middling-length sadhanas of Dorje Shugden, such as Heart Jewel and Wishfulfilling Jewel. This extensive sadhana is called Kangso in Tibetan, which means Fulfilling and Restoring Ritual, and it is usually performed once a month in Dharma Centres. During this puja we make extensive offerings and perform other practices:
To fulfil our heart commitment to rely upon the Protector sincerely, regarding him as inseparable from the Guru and Yidam, and to practise the pure Dharma of Lamrim, Lojong, and Mahamudra,
To restore any degenerate or broken commitments we may have incurred,
We begin the practice with Praise to Manjushri to remember that the Guru and Protector are in reality emanations of the Wisdom Buddha. We then perform the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and, after dissolving the Guru into our heart, perform self-generation as Heruka. We then invite the general Dharma Protectors such as Mahakala, Kalarupa, and Kalindewi, before beginning the actual sadhana of Dorje Shugden. The fulfilling and restoring ritual of the general Protectors is interwoven with the sadhana of Dorje Shugden.
Further information on the Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa and on the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden can be found in the book Heart Jewel, and further information on self-generation as Heruka can be found in the book Essence of Vajrayana.
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We have a limited quantity of Melodious Drum Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class Love, Desire & Attachment
Love, Desire & Attachment
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment. These different minds are often confused, and in close relationships we may mistakenly think that our love itself is the cause of the pain we experience.
Buddha taught that love can never cause us problems, but the “sticky” mind of attachment can. When we cling to others to fulfil our wishes, we become emotionally dependent, and like a balloon in the wind, we lose inner stability and mental freedom.
Through developing pure love, we can care for others without clinging and discover a stable source of happiness within our own mind.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!Topics
Nov. 25: Are all desires bad? (No!)
Dec. 2: Why attachment hurts
Dec. 9: Why love brings true happiness
Dec. 16: Expanding our love for others
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
in the community room -
Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
POWA CEREMONY
Powa Ceremony
Chanted prayers for the deceased
We hold regular Powa Ceremonies at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada on behalf of all living beings who have recently passed away. These are ceremonies, or prayers, for the transference of the consciousness of the deceased to a Pure Land, a place of peace and pure happiness. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation.
Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Buddha taught that all life is impermanent and that all those who are born must eventually pass from this life. However, everyone has within them the seeds of their past virtue, which have the power to bring a fortunate rebirth in the future. In these sessions, we pray that through the power of this virtue, through the blessings of the holy beings, and through the force of our heartfelt prayers, all those who have recently passed away experience great good fortune and everlasting peace and happiness. We pray that they will be protected and safely guided to a place of peace and pure happiness.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Living Meaningfully, Dying Joyfully, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
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We have a limited quantity of Powa Ceremony Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Workshop ～ How to Make Your Own Mala
How to Make Your Own Mala
Half-Day Mala-making Workshop with Rose Hirano
Join in this fun and meaningful experience... a mala, like a rosary, is a string of beads used for keeping count while reciting, chanting, or mentally repeating a mantra.
For Buddhist practitioners, this ritual object is revered as precious, becoming more powerful and meaningful the more it is used.
Both beautiful and spiritual, it is often carried with them or kept very close by.
Using beads of a wide variety of colors and materials, full length malas traditionally have 108 beads.
During this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make a mala of your choice to use as your personal mala, give as a gift, or donate to the centre Bookstore & Shop.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.
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Regular: $45 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / person(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
TARA PRAYERS
Liberation from Sorrow
Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everyone is welcome!
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This session is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the 'Mother of the Conquerors'.
Tara is our common mother, our Holy Mother. When we are young we turn to our worldly mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our spiritual growth we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Tara, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers, she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and she guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.
'Tara' means 'Rescuer'. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms, and ultimately she saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace.
If we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfil all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.
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We have a limited quantity of Liberation from Sorrow prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Note: These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini,
or who intend to receive this empowerment in the near future.
These classes offer a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini, with a focus on the two essential stages of practice — the Generation Stage and the Completion Stage. Based on New Guide to Dakini Land by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, the classes will explore how these extraordinary meditations enable us to make swift progress along the path to enlightenment.
Each week will include practical teachings along with ample time for meditation practice using the Blissful Path and Dakini Yoga sadhanas. In this way, we can develop greater clarity and confidence in the practice, while gradually cultivating a heartfelt experience of Vajrayogini meditation that brings deep and lasting change in daily life.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Format of the classes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:45 p.m: • An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation - root mind meditation (10 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Vajrayogini practice
• Guided Vajrayogini meditation and practice
• Time for discussion and Q&AOptional complimentary refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ Meditation and Love, Desire & Attachment
Love, Desire & Attachment
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment. These different minds are often confused, and in close relationships we may mistakenly think that our love itself is the cause of the pain we experience.
Buddha taught that love can never cause us problems, but the “sticky” mind of attachment can. When we cling to others to fulfil our wishes, we become emotionally dependent, and like a balloon in the wind, we lose inner stability and mental freedom.
Through developing pure love, we can care for others without clinging and discover a stable source of happiness within our own mind.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Nov. 25 Are all desires bad? (No!)
Dec. 2: Why attachment hurts
Dec. 9: Why love brings true happiness
Dec. 16: Expanding our love for others
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Day Retreat - Love,Connection & Peace
Love, Connection & Peace
~ A Day Retreat ~
with Gen Kelsang Chodor
The theme of this special guided retreat is meditation on loving kindness.
These meditations help us to develop warm and positive feelings towards others and strengthen our sense of connection with friends, family, and those around us.
Meditation on loving kindness opens the heart, and cultivating this good heart naturally leads to greater peace and happiness for ourselves and those around us.
This good heart is the very essence of the Mahayana path and the main cause of great compassion - the wish to protect all living beings from fear and suffering.
The retreat sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and time for questions and answers.
Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and connect with like-minded people in our community space.
The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada provide the ideal environment for developing inner calm and a peaceful mind.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:30 - 10:30am
Guided Meditation - Session 110:30 - 11:00am
Refreshment Break11:00am - 12:00pm
Guided Meditation - Session 212:00 - 2:00pm
Lunch & Rest
Café open • refreshments available2:00 - 3:00pm
Guided Meditation - Session 33:00 - 3:30pm
Refreshment Break3:30 - 4:30pm
Guided Meditation - Session 4 & Q&A -
GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US.
He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour.
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Day retreat: $40
Supporting Members: 50%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards.
For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:30 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
Rocio Jurado -
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Let us know that you are coming:
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Precepts
Precepts
A Special Practice of Moral Discipline
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. If this is your first time engaging in this practice, please email: [email protected] to receive essential informations or read carefully the section ‘Information’ below.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:15 a.m.: Doors open
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
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The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours.
By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth.
In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.
We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana.
If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.
When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions:
Killing
Stealing
Sexual activity
Lying
Taking intoxicants
Eating after lunch (It is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats
Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc.
These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours.
Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.
To purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret, the power of reliance, the power of the opponent force, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions.
There are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life, for a year, for a month, for a week, or, in this case, for a day.
If we manage to keep our actions of body, speech, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days, then to three days, and so on, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time.
If we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body, speech, and mind completely pure all the time, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within.
We all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends, pure enjoyments, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds.
Therefore, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
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We have a limited quantity of A Pure Life Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~ Meditation and Love, Desire & Attachment
Love, Desire & Attachment
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment. These different minds are often confused, and in close relationships we may mistakenly think that our love itself is the cause of the pain we experience.
Buddha taught that love can never cause us problems, but the “sticky” mind of attachment can. When we cling to others to fulfil our wishes, we become emotionally dependent, and like a balloon in the wind, we lose inner stability and mental freedom.
Through developing pure love, we can care for others without clinging and discover a stable source of happiness within our own mind.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Nov. 25: Are all desires bad? (No!)
Dec. 2: Why attachment hurts
Dec. 9: Why love brings true happiness
Dec. 16: Expanding our love for others
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - Reconnect with Peace
Meditation Made Easy
~Reconnect with Peace~
(3 week series)
Wake up and smell the roses! Our minds are often racing—from one thought to the next, processing our “to-do” lists, worrying about the future, or holding on to the past. All these thoughts make us restless and make it difficult to relax and feel at peace.
In this series, we learn meditations that bring our awareness into the present moment, allowing negative thoughts to dissolve and helping us reconnect with our natural mental calm. Through this practice, we can carry the experience into daily life, operating from a space of calm and positivity rather than stress and anxiety.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, complimentary refreshments in the community room
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Dec. 19
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
The Gift of Peace ~ A Christmas Meditation Retreat
The Gift of Peace
A Christmas Meditation Retreat
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Take some time this Christmas to relax, unwind, and reconnect with what really matters.
This retreat is an opportunity to give yourself - and those around you - the most precious gift: the gift of inner peace.
Throughout this gentle course, you’ll receive simple, practical Buddhist teachings and enjoy guided meditations that help you cultivate a kinder, more positive view of yourself and others.
This, in turn, can help you feel more connected, warm, and open-hearted towards those around you.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and informal social time, along with the opportunity to ask questions.
This course is suitable for everyone, including those who are completely new to Buddhist meditation.
Everything will be clearly explained and gently guided step by step.
No previous meditation experience is needed.
Everyone is welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Thursday, December 24
6:30 pm: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 pm: Welcome & introduction
8:15 pm: Refreshments & social time
Friday, December 25
9:30 am: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 am: Teaching & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 am: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Christmas Potluck Lunch & Community Meal
4:00 - 5:45 pm: Special Chanted Prayers for Positive Energy
Festive food shared in the community area.
Saturday, December 26
9:30 am: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 am: Teaching & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 am: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada and National Spiritual Director for Canada.
He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US.
He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of 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, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning andTuesday evening classes
He also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Full retreat: $75
80 Supporting Member: $37.50 (50% discount)
108 Class Pass: no cost
Wednesday 24th only: $15
Thursday 25th only: $30
Friday 26th only: $30
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 supporting member, 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 supporting member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards.
For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in this residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Sunday, Jan. 17
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Mar. 6
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
with Kelsang Zopa
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
July 15: Enhancing Connection
July 22: Empathy & Compassion
Aug 12: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 19: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
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.
-
Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
-
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 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
This class taught by Sandra Lewis
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
June 23: Feeling Connected
June 30: Enhancing Connection
July 7: Dealing with Difficult People
July 14: Empathy & Compassion
July 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
(Classes resumes after the Summer Festival in the UK)
Aug 11: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
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.
-
Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
-
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 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Direction
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Peace, Purpose, and Direction
Exploring the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)
This class taught by Kelsang Zopa
Looking for more calm, clarity, and meaning in your life? Our Sunday morning Lamrim series – The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – offers simple guided meditations and practical teachings to help cultivate inner peace, develop strength of mind, and bring more kindness and meaning into everyday life.
Lamrim meditations guide us step by step toward lasting happiness and a profound sense of purpose and direction. These meditations provide practical tools that help us stay positive amid the busyness of daily life.
Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim):
Feb 22: Our Precious Human Life: Cultivating Gratitude
Mar 1: Our Precious Human Life: Recognizing Our Opportunity
Mar 8: The Beauty In Impermanence
Mar 15: Seeing Ourselves As Travellers
Mar 22: Learning Three Sources of Inner Strength
Mar 29: What Is Karma?
Apr 5: Karma & Transforming Adversity
Apr 12: Releasing Negative Karma
Apr 19: A Compass For True Happiness
Apr 26: What Is The Origin of Unhappiness?
May 3: Guarding The Mind In Daily Life
May 10: Developing Meditative Stillness
May 17: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 1
May 24: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 2
May 31: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 3
Jun 7: The Warmth of Equanimity
Jun 14: Discovering Our Hidden Connection
Jun 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
Jun 28: Finding Connection and Unity
Jul 5: Dissolving the Narrative of Ego
Jul 12: Where True Positivity Lies
Jul 19: The Power of Empathy
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
-
-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:15 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Silence In The City - A Day Silent Retreat
Silence In The City
- A Day Silent Retreat
with Tracy Li
Experience the Transformative Power of Mantra in Silence
This silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient practice of mantra recitation—a practice designed to calm the mind, dissolve mental distractions, and bring about profound inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, we will be guided in meditations on the breath using the timeless mantra OM AH HUM, known as the “mantra of all Buddhas.” For thousands of years, this mantra has been recited to cultivate the qualities of enlightened body, speech, and mind, offering a path to clarity, inner peace, and a good heart. Inspired by the compassionate mind of Bodhichitta, the mantra will be recited quietly (mentally), allowing its transformative power to unfold naturally within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Schedule
10:00 – 11:00 am
Guided meditation and short teaching
11:00 – 11:20 am
Refreshments break
11:20 am – 12:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments break
12:20 – 1:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Lunch break
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Guided meditation and Q&A -
TRACY LI
Tracy is a sincere practitioner, teaching at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada for many years. She presents Buddha's teachings in a light and practical way that is suitable for everyone. -
Half-day course: $40
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
QUICK PATH TO GREAT BLISS PRACTICE
Quick Path to Great Bliss Prayer
For those who have received Highest Yoga Tantra Empowerments
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Please kindly bring your own copy of Quick Path to Great Bliss booklet.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
6-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
July 15: Enhancing Connection
July 22: Empathy & Compassion
Aug 12: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 19: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Precepts
Precepts
A Special Practice of Moral Discipline
The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours. By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
Although this is an in-depth Buddhist practice, it is open to everyone. If this is your first time engaging in this practice, please email: [email protected] to receive essential informations or read carefully the section ‘Information’ below.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:15 a.m.: Doors open
6:30 - 7:00 a.m.: Precepts
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The essence of the practice is to take eight precepts and to keep them purely for a period of twenty-four hours.
By doing this practice again and again, we acquaint ourself with the practice of moral discipline and thereby make our human life meaningful.
We receive many great benefits from practicing moral discipline in this way. It helps us to solve the problems of this life by avoiding the causes of suffering; and it creates the cause for us to take fortunate rebirths in future lives and thereby protects us from the sufferings of lower rebirth.
In particular, because it is performed with bodhichitta motivation, this practice is very powerful for purifying negative karma. It accumulates a vast collection of merit and creates the cause for us to attain the unsurpassed happiness of enlightenment.
We first need to receive these precepts from a qualified Preceptor, and then we can take them on our own as often as we wish. Instructions on both these methods are included in this sadhana.
If we wish to take the essence of this precious human life we should strive to engage in this practice as often as we can.
When we take the eight Mahayana precepts, we explicitly promise to abstain for twenty-four hours from eight actions:
Killing
Stealing
Sexual activity
Lying
Taking intoxicants
Eating after lunch (It is customary to abstain from all meals apart from lunch at 12:30 p.m.)
Sitting on high or luxurious thrones or seats
Wearing ornaments, perfume, etc, and singing and dancing, etc.
These eight, however, are merely symbolic, for in reality we promise to abstain from all non-virtuous actions for twenty-four hours.
Taking and keeping these precepts is a special purification practice. Buddha realized that all living beings’ suffering comes from their previous negative karma, and so he taught special practices to purify it.
To purify our negative karma we must practice the four opponent powers: the power of regret, the power of reliance, the power of the opponent force, and the power of promise. These are explained fully in Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Within these four, we are here emphasizing the power of promise – promising not to repeat non-virtuous actions.
There are many levels on which we can make this promise. We can promise not to commit non-virtuous actions for the rest of our life, for a year, for a month, for a week, or, in this case, for a day.
If we manage to keep our actions of body, speech, and mind pure for one day we can then extend it to two days, then to three days, and so on, until eventually we can keep pure moral discipline all the time.
If we reach the point when we can keep our actions of body, speech, and mind completely pure all the time, we shall have accomplished the Pure Land. With a pure body and a pure mind there is no basis for experiencing suffering; instead we shall experience only unceasing happiness from within.
We all want to be happy – living in a pure environment with pure friends, pure enjoyments, and so on – but this is unattainable for as long as we have negative karma in our minds.
Therefore, we need to rely upon Buddha’s skilful method for purifying our negative karma. This practice is very simple, and it lasts for only a day at a time; but it leads to very great results.
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We have a limited quantity of A Pure Life Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
This class taught by Sandra Lewis
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
June 23: Feeling Connected
June 30: Enhancing Connection
July 7: Dealing with Difficult People
July 14: Empathy & Compassion
July 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
(Class resumes after the UK Summer Festival)
Aug 11: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Info to follow
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
SUNDAY, July 12
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration Drop-in Class: Finding Peace, Purpose, and Direction
Sunday Serenity & Inspiration:
Finding Peace, Purpose, and Direction
Exploring the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim)
This class taught by Kelsang Zopa
Looking for more calm, clarity, and meaning in your life? Our Sunday morning Lamrim series – The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment – offers simple guided meditations and practical teachings to help cultivate inner peace, develop strength of mind, and bring more kindness and meaning into everyday life.
Lamrim meditations guide us step by step toward lasting happiness and a profound sense of purpose and direction. These meditations provide practical tools that help us stay positive amid the busyness of daily life.
Stages of the Path to Enlightenment (Lamrim):
Feb 22: Our Precious Human Life: Cultivating Gratitude
Mar 1: Our Precious Human Life: Recognizing Our Opportunity
Mar 8: The Beauty In Impermanence
Mar 15: Seeing Ourselves As Travellers
Mar 22: Learning Three Sources of Inner Strength
Mar 29: What Is Karma?
Apr 5: Karma & Transforming Adversity
Apr 12: Releasing Negative Karma
Apr 19: A Compass For True Happiness
Apr 26: What Is The Origin of Unhappiness?
May 3: Guarding The Mind In Daily Life
May 10: Developing Meditative Stillness
May 17: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 1
May 24: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 2
May 31: Opening The Wisdom Eye – Part 3
Jun 7: The Warmth of Equanimity
Jun 14: Discovering Our Hidden Connection
Jun 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
Jun 28: Finding Connection and Unity
Jul 5: Dissolving the Narrative of Ego
Jul 12: Where True Positivity Lies
Jul 19: The Power of Empathy
Everyone is welcome. No experience is needed, and each class stands alone, so attendance can start at any time.
Each class provides practical advice on how to structure and develop your own personal meditation practice.
After the class, enjoy complimentary refreshments in our community room, ask questions, or simply connect with others. The Temple shop will also be open, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m: Guided settling meditation, brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life - improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Dharma for Kids
Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
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Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Supporting Members - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditate for World Peace - FREE - Everyone Welcome!
Meditate for World Peace
FREE - Everyone Welcome!
In these turbulent times, it is crucial that we develop peaceful minds to enable the emergence of a more harmonious world. The format of this class was designed by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche so that people have a special method to create the causes for world peace.
Classes include a short teaching and advice for life, two guided meditations, and inspiring prayers for world peace. Everyone is welcome!
*Copies of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets are available in the meditation room to use during the session. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
Advice from Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, 2001
"World peace is very important; we cannot ignore this now. Once something happens, it will be too late. This world is now, as you know, very delicate, very fragile, and very sensitive. It is almost as delicate as the life of a single person; the world situation is so delicate. This is because there are so many disagreements. Political leaders are ready to fight; everybody is preparing weapons ready to fight, and are challenging each other. So we religious practitioners need to offer prayers because prayers are very powerful. This is because of our pure motivation, the powerful words of the prayers themselves, and especially at such times enlightened beings will bestow their blessings upon us, our environment and other living beings. So we should pray for world peace. We have had two world wars. If there is a third world war this will almost destroy the world because every country has very powerful weapons, and it is very easy to destroy the world. So I would like to suggest that every center organizes prayers for world peace at any time when local people can gather and pray for world peace."
Let us know that you are coming:
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
9:15 a.m: Doors open
9:30 - 10:15 a.m: Session
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Betty Whitehouse
Kelsang Dipam
Kelsang Ganden
Kelsang Zopa
Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
Ricardo Diaz Alarcon
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We have a limited quantity of Prayers for World Peacel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Meditations On The Path To Enlightenment - Day course
Meditations On The Path To Enlightenment
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Open to everyone, this course introduces traditional Buddhist meditations called “Lamrim” (the stages of the path to enlightenment), which can help guide us on the path to a more peaceful and meaningful life.
Meditation topics include: meditating on Lamrim, reflecting on our precious human life, impermanence, and practicing loving-kindness.
Each session will include a teaching, chanted prayers, and a guided meditation. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
Session 1 — 10:00–11:00 am
Contemplating and Meditating on Lamrim
Introduction to Lamrim and how to meditate effectively.Break — 11:00–11:30 am
Session 2 — 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Meditation on Our Precious Human Life
Reflect on past lives and the precious opportunity of our current human life.Lunch — 12:30–2:00 pm
Session 3 — 2:00–3:00 pm
Meditation on Death
Reflect on impermanence and mortality to cultivate clarity and mindfulness in daily life.Break — 3:00–3:30 pm
Session 4 — 3:30–4:30 pm
Meditation on Loving-Kindness
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Gen Kelsang Suma is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years.
Gen Suma previously taught in Barrie and Ottawa.
She is well known for the practicality, warmth and clarity of her presentation of Buddha's teachings, making them very relevant to our daily lives. -
Day course: $45
Supporting Members: 50%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
THE 35 CONFESSION BUDDHAS PRACTICE
THE 35 CONFESSION BUDDHAS PRACTICE
This practice entails visualizing the Thirty-five Confession Buddhas and practicing purification in their presence. Using recorded prayers as our guide, we will engage in three types of traditional practices: prostration, purification and dedication. The practice prevents our future suffering by purifying the negativity that comes from our past non-virtuous actions (i.e., negative karma).
Everyone is welcome. Free. This practice is scheduled on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday each month. Note: the practice is suitable for all physical abilities.
*Copies of the prayer booklet, The Bodhisattva's Confession of Moral Downfalls are available for use at the meditation room.
They are also available for sale at the Centre Book Store or online from Tharpa Publications Canada.
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
This practice is scheduled on the 2nd or 3rd Saturday each month.
8:15 am: Doors open8:30 - 9:30 am: Session
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No cost
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Booking
OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE PRAYERS
Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers
A special Guru yoga practice of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everybody welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Offering to the Spiritual Guide is a special Guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa in conjunction with Highest Yoga Tantra. It was compiled by the first Panchen Lama, Losang Chökyi Gyaltsän, as a preliminary practice for Vajrayana Mahamudra. The main practice is relying upon the Spiritual Guide, but it also includes all the essential practices of the stages of the path (Lamrim) and training the mind (Lojong), as well as both the generation stage and completion stage of Highest Yoga Tantra.
The essence of Guru yoga is to develop a strong conviction that our Spiritual Guide is a Buddha, to make prostrations, offerings, and sincere requests to him or her, and then to receive his or her profound blessings. According to the Guru yoga of Offering to the Spiritual Guide, we develop conviction that our Spiritual Guide is the same nature as Je Tsongkhapa, who is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri.
By relying upon Je Tsongkhapa, our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power naturally increase. In particular, because Je Tsongkhapa is an emanation of the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri, his faithful followers never experience difficulty in increasing their wisdom. There are many other benefits from practising Offering to the Spiritual Guide. These are explained in the book Great Treasury of Merit, which contains a complete commentary to the practice.
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We have a limited quantity of Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Thursday Drop-in Meditation Class ~Meditation Made Easy - The Art of Positive Feelings (3 week series)
Meditation Made Easy
~The Art of Positive Feelings~
(3 week series)
Learn how to feel positive within! Whenever our mind is peaceful, we have our own source of happiness within ourselves. Positive minds naturally create positive feelings. By cultivating a positive mind through meditation, we can nurture feelings such as loving-kindness, peace, patience, and compassion, which bring greater well-being, enjoyment, and meaning into our lives.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada which include two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
Each class is self-contained, so feel free to drop in whenever you can! Afterward, please stay for complimentary refreshments and social time - it’s a great chance to chat, discuss the lesson, and ask any further questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone is welcome!
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
Meditations are engage seated on chairs. Cushions on the floors are available.You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: No cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live-streaming option available to members.
(click here for more information about membership.)How to book: Please book in advance using our booking form below. While we welcome last-minute drop-ins, pre-registration is encouraged to ensure a smoother check-in process and reduce your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the event begins.
To book in advance, click on the booking button 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Booking
HEART JEWEL PRAYERS
Heart Jewel Prayers
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
5:15 p.m: Doors open
5:30 - 6:30 p.m: Session
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Heart Jewel is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Heart Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
WISHFULFILLING JEWEL PRAYERS
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers
with (Tsog) Food Offering
Chanted prayers to develop our inner peace, compassion & wisdom
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. We develop a peaceful mind, improve our compassion, wisdom and other spiritual qualities. These sessions will include chanted prayers and some silent time for unguided meditation. Everybody welcome!
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer is a practice that enables us to overcome obstacles and difficulties on the spiritual path by developing compassion, wisdom and spiritual strength.
It includes two practices revealed by the Wisdom Buddha Manjushri. By engaging in the special Guru yoga practised in conjunction with Je Tsongkhapa we can purify negativity, accumulate merit and receive blessings, and attain a very special wisdom. By engaging in the special method for relying upon the Dharma Protector Dorje Shugden we can overcome obstacles to our practice and create favourable conditions so that we can nurture and increase our spiritual realizations. These two practices are the very essence of Kadampa Buddhism. If we practise them regularly and sincerely, we will reap a rich harvest of pure Dharma realizations, and eventually come to experience the supreme joy of full enlightenment.
An extensive explanation of this sadhana can be found in the book Heart Jewel, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
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We have a limited quantity of Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
TARA PRAYERS
Liberation from Sorrow
Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras
We hold regular Pujas at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. These are ceremonies with beautiful chanted prayers to the Buddhas, or enlightened beings, which help us to receive inspiration and increase our inner peace. By drawing close to the Buddhas, we develop a peaceful mind and awaken our own potential for enlightenment. Everyone is welcome!
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This session is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Tara is a female Buddha, a manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas. Each of the Twenty-one Taras is a manifestation of the principal Tara, Green Tara. Tara is also known as the 'Mother of the Conquerors'.
Tara is our common mother, our Holy Mother. When we are young we turn to our worldly mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our spiritual growth we need to turn to our Holy Mother, Tara, for refuge. She protects us from all internal and external dangers, she provides us with all the necessary conditions for our spiritual training, and she guides us and inspires us with her blessings as we progress along the spiritual path.
'Tara' means 'Rescuer'. She is so called because she rescues us from the eight outer fears (the fears of lions, elephants, fire, snakes, thieves, water, bondage, and evil spirits), and from the eight inner fears (the fears of pride, ignorance, anger, jealousy, wrong views, attachment, miserliness, and deluded doubts). Temporarily Tara saves us from the dangers of rebirth in the three lower realms, and ultimately she saves us from the dangers of samsara and solitary peace.
If we rely upon Mother Tara sincerely and with strong faith she will protect us from all obstacles and fulfil all our wishes. Since she is a wisdom Buddha, and since she is a manifestation of the completely purified wind element, Tara is able to help us very quickly. If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise we shall receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.
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We have a limited quantity of Liberation from Sorrow prayer booklets in the meditation room, which you are very welcome to borrow during the session.
If you wish to purchase your own copy of the booklet, you can do so by visiting our bookstore in person or buying a downloadable or paper copy online. Click here to purchase it online from the Tharpa Publications Canada website.
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For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]
Wednesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Joy of Feeling Connected
6-Week Series with Kelsang Zopa
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
July 1: Feeling Connected
July 8: Enhancing Connection
July 15: Dealing with Difficult People
July 22: Empathy & Compassion
Aug 12: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 19: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected
This class taught by Sandra Lewis
Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. However, even in a city like Toronto, surrounded by millions of people, a sense of connection can be elusive, leaving us feeling isolated even in an age of ‘connectivity’.
Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind. In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Course topics:
June 23: Feeling Connected
June 30: Enhancing Connection
July 7: Dealing with Difficult People
July 14: Empathy & Compassion
July 21: Loving Kindness Meditation
Aug 11: Strengthening Our Mind
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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