Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation
Find Inner Peace Through Mantra Recitation
~ Cultivate a Peaceful, Positive Mind ~
A half-day course exploring the power of mantra recitation to calm the mind, reduce negative thoughts, and develop greater inner peace.
Saturday, Oct 31st | 10am – 1pm
$30 (refreshments included)
📍 Kadampa Buddhist
World Peace Temple
631 Crawford St, Little Italy (see map)
~ Everyone Welcome ~
Take a peaceful pause from everyday life and return feeling calmer, clearer and more refreshed.
This course is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience — you don't need any background in meditation or Buddhism to join.
You'll be guided throughout, so there's nothing to figure out on your own and no pressure to "get it right."
Seating is on a chair or cushion.
The Power of Mantra
Mantra is a Sanskrit word that means “mind protection.”
For centuries, mantra recitation has been used to cultivate a peaceful and happy mind by helping to pacify the negative thoughts that give rise to suffering.
During this course, you'll learn the meaning and purpose of mantra recitation and be guided in a special breathing meditation that combines mindfulness of the breath with mantra.
Through this simple practice, we can learn to let go of distracting and negative thoughts and gradually develop a more peaceful, positive state of mind.
With sincere practice, mantra recitation can become a powerful cause for greater inner peace and happiness in our daily lives.
The Teacher
Christine Reeves is an experienced meditation teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
She is known for presenting meditation and Buddhist wisdom in a warm, practical, and accessible way, helping people discover how these teachings can be applied to everyday life.
What People Are Saying
~ From Google Reviews ~
“So glad I found this place! Great opportunities to learn about meditation and improve your practice. And if you’re are looking for more spiritual growth and to learn about Buddhism, the course and class structure make it really easy for anyone at any level. Very welcoming group 😁” –J A
“As a beginner in meditation I wanted to feel good and confident in my first retreat. And it was absolutely perfect! Everyone is so welcoming and I also felt I have my space to go and learn on my own time. Highly recommended 🙏” –Ana Martinez
“Went for a full day meditation. The experience was great. Very comfortable, nice and quiet space with kind and friendly people 🙏🏼” –Arasaka
~ See all reviews on Google ~
Schedule
10:00 – 11:15am
Introduction + guided meditation
11:15 – 11:45am
Refreshments break
11:45 – 1:00pm
Instruction + guided meditation + Q&A
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These classes take place in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. The room is very quiet and has a warm, positive atmosphere, shaped by more than 20 years of regular meditation practice. You’re welcome to sit comfortably on a chair or on one of our meditation cushions.
You’re also welcome to visit our Temple Shop, where you’ll find a selection of books and other meditation materials to help deepen your understanding and continue exploring meditation through further reading.
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Half-day course: $30 (includes refreshments)
How to Book: Please register in advance via our website by using the booking form below.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email immediately after booking.
Payment: Credit card payments are accepted.
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📍 631 Crawford Street, Toronto
The Temple is easy to get to and well connected by subway, car or on foot.
By TTC:
We're about a 10-minute walk from both Christie and Ossington stations. From Bloor Street, the Temple is just half a block south on Crawford Street.By car:
We’re close to the intersection of Bloor Street and Christie Street, on Crawford Street. Crawford is a one-way street heading north from Harbord to Bloor.Not sure how to find us?
Get directions: Open Google Maps -
You’ll find parking options close to the Temple.
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as convenient Green P parking nearby: Find nearby Green P parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is a registered Canadian charity and non-profit organisation, established in Toronto in 2005, as a part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). We offer meditation and Buddhist teachings to help people develop greater inner peace and learn practical ways to work with the challenges of daily life.
Our courses are open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience—whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you are welcome.
All of our activities are supported by volunteers, and profits from our activities support the International Temples Project, which develops meditation and retreat centres and other projects intended to benefit the wider community.
Registered Canadian Charity No. 861356970 RR0001
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:
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Letting Go of Attachment
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Letting Go of Attachment~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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]
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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.
-
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
~ Practical Wisdom for Everyday Life ~
A day course exploring how Buddhist teachings and meditation can help us reduce stress, overcome negative states of mind, and develop greater patience, compassion, and inner peace.
Saturday, Nov 7 | 10am – 4:30pm
$45 (refreshments included)
📍 Kadampa Buddhist
World Peace Temple
631 Crawford St, Little Italy (see map)
~ Everyone Welcome ~
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.
The Art of Cultivating Inner Peace
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.
The Teacher
Kelsang Rigma is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and the Resident Teacher at Jampa Ling Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Barrie, Ontario.
She has been studying, practising, and teaching Buddha’s teachings under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years. Formerly the Resident Teacher at KMC Köln in Germany, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her teaching.
Rigma is known for sharing Buddhist wisdom in a warm, accessible, and inspiring way, helping people discover how these teachings can be applied to everyday life.
What People Are Saying
~ From Google Reviews ~
“So glad I found this place! Great opportunities to learn about meditation and improve your practice. And if you’re are looking for more spiritual growth and to learn about Buddhism, the course and class structure make it really easy for anyone at any level. Very welcoming group 😁” –J A
“As a beginner in meditation I wanted to feel good and confident in my first retreat. And it was absolutely perfect! Everyone is so welcoming and I also felt I have my space to go and learn on my own time. Highly recommended 🙏” –Ana Martinez
“Went for a full day meditation. The experience was great. Very comfortable, nice and quiet space with kind and friendly people 🙏🏼” –Arasaka
~ See all reviews on Google ~
Schedule
10:00 – 11:30am
Introduction + guided meditation
11:30 – 12:00pm
Refreshments break
12:00 – 1:00pm
Practical talk + guided meditation
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Lunch break
3:00 – 4:30pm
Practical talk + guided meditation + Q&A
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These classes take place in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. The room is very quiet and has a warm, positive atmosphere, shaped by more than 20 years of regular meditation practice. You’re welcome to sit comfortably on a chair or on one of our meditation cushions.
You’re also welcome to visit our Temple Shop, where you’ll find a selection of books and other meditation materials to help deepen your understanding and continue exploring meditation through further reading.
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Day course: $45 (includes refreshments)
How to Book: Please register in advance via our website by using the booking form below.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email immediately after booking.
Payment: Credit card payments are accepted.
We look forward to welcoming you.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)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.
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📍 631 Crawford Street, Toronto
The Temple is easy to get to and well connected by subway, car or on foot.
By TTC:
We're about a 10-minute walk from both Christie and Ossington stations. From Bloor Street, the Temple is just half a block south on Crawford Street.By car:
We’re close to the intersection of Bloor Street and Christie Street, on Crawford Street. Crawford is a one-way street heading north from Harbord to Bloor.Not sure how to find us?
Get directions: Open Google Maps -
You’ll find parking options close to the Temple.
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as convenient Green P parking nearby: Find nearby Green P parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is a registered Canadian charity and non-profit organisation, established in Toronto in 2005, as a part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). We offer meditation and Buddhist teachings to help people develop greater inner peace and learn practical ways to work with the challenges of daily life.
Our courses are open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience—whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you are welcome.
All of our activities are supported by volunteers, and profits from our activities support the International Temples Project, which develops meditation and retreat centres and other projects intended to benefit the wider community.
Registered Canadian Charity No. 861356970 RR0001
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
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Cooling the Fires of Anger
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Cooling the Fires of Anger~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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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
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:
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Becoming Wise in Daily Life
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Becoming Wise in Daily Life~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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]
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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]
A Public Talk: Finding Peace in Difficult Times
Finding Peace in Difficult Times
~ How Meditation Can Help Everyone ~
A public talk exploring how Buddhist wisdom and meditation can help us develop positive minds, cultivate inner peace, and bring more love, patience, and compassion into our daily lives.
Wednesday, Nov 18 | 7-8:30pm
$15 (refreshments included)
📍 Fairview Public Library
35 Fairview Mall Dr, North York (see map)
~ Everyone Welcome ~
What if you could meet life's challenges with greater calm, patience, and confidence?
Every day brings difficulties — from small annoyances like traffic and frustrations to bigger challenges such as conflict, disappointment, or loss.
We can't always control what happens, but we can learn to change how we respond and what we experience within.
In this practical and uplifting evening, you'll learn simple meditations and ways of thinking inspired by Buddhist wisdom to:
✨ reduce stress and anxiety
✨ develop greater calm and patience
✨ become more peaceful and resilient
✨ respond to difficult situations with greater confidence
Whether you're completely new to meditation or have some experience, you're warmly invited.
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a Kadampa Buddhist monk and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa. He began practising Buddhism in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher for more than 30 years. In the past, he has been Resident Teacher in Kingston, Toronto, Vancouver, and 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.
What People Are Saying
~ From Google Reviews ~
“So glad I found this place! Great opportunities to learn about meditation and improve your practice. And if you’re are looking for more spiritual growth and to learn about Buddhism, the course and class structure make it really easy for anyone at any level. Very welcoming group 😁” –J A
“It was absolutely perfect! Everyone is so welcoming and I also felt I have my space to go and learn on my own time. Highly recommended 🙏” –Ana Martinez
“The experience was great. Very comfortable, nice and quiet space with kind and friendly people 🙏🏼” –Arasaka
~ See all reviews on Google ~
KMC Canada sharing meditation and Buddhist wisdom in Toronto
Schedule
7:00 – 8:30pm
Public talk + guided meditation
8:30 – 9:00pm (Optional)
Q&A + Complimentary refreshments
Follow-Up Series
For those who are interested, we’ll be offering a 4-week follow-up meditation series with Tracy Li at the Fairview Public Library, beginning one week after the public talk.
Thursdays, Nov 26–Dec 17
7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Public talk + 4-Week Series: $60
📍 Fairview Public Library
In this series, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment.
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This event is taking place at:
35 Fairview Mall Dr, North York, ON M2J 4S4
The room is 401 and is accessible by taking the elevator to the 4th floor.
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Public Talk: $15
Public talk + 4-Week Course: $60
How to Book: Please register in advance via our website by using the booking form below.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email immediately after booking.
Payment: Credit card payments are accepted.
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📍 35 Fairview Mall Drive, Toronto
Fairview Public Library is located on the north side of Fairview Mall, near Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue East. It’s accessible by subway, bus or car.
By TTC:
Take Line 4 (Sheppard subway) to Don Mills Station, then walk north along Don Mills Road for about two blocks. You can also take TTC bus #25 from Pape Station to Fairview Mall Drive.By car:
The library is located at Fairview Mall, near the intersection of Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue East. Free parking is available.Not sure how to find us?
Get directions: Open Google Maps -
Free parking is available in the Fairview library parking lot.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is a registered Canadian charity and non-profit organisation, established in Toronto in 2005, as a part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). We offer meditation and Buddhist teachings to help people develop greater inner peace and learn practical ways to work with the challenges of daily life.
Our courses are open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience—whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you are welcome.
All of our activities are supported by volunteers, and profits from our activities support the International Temples Project, which develops meditation and retreat centres and other projects intended to benefit the wider community.
Registered Canadian Charity No. 861356970 RR0001
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]
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
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Finding Joy in Meditation
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Finding Joy in Meditation~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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]
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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
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
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Keys to Mental Suppleness
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Keys to Mental Suppleness~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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]
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:
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Protecting the Mind from Negativity
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Protecting the Mind from Negativity~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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
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
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
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~Developing a Balanced Mind
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~Developing a Balanced Mind~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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]
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
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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]
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~The Healing Power of Compassion
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~The Healing Power of Compassion~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
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
Thursday 24th only: $15
Friday 25th only: $30
Saturday 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
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]
New Year’s Eve Celebration - Green Tara Empowerment
New Year's Eve
The Empowerment of Green Tara
Join us this New Year's Eve for a special evening of guided meditation, inspiration, and the blessings of Green Tara.
Green Tara is a female Buddha known as the Buddha of fearlessness.
Through this beautiful empowerment, we can deepen our connection with her qualities of compassion, wisdom, and courage - drawing inspiration for how we wish to meet the year ahead.
The evening is in three parts:
1. Green Tara Blessing Empowerment
A guided meditation and special ceremony to receive Green Tara's blessings and strengthen our connection with her courage, confidence, and compassion.
2. Refreshments & Social Time
A chance to enjoy refreshments and spend time with our friendly community.
3. Tara Prayers & New Year Meditation
As midnight approaches, we'll gather for candlelit prayers and chanting, setting positive intentions for peace and wellbeing across the world.
Together, we'll welcome the New Year with a peaceful, joyful mind - connecting with the wider international Kadampa community, cultivating inner peace and dedicating it to the peace of our world.
Everyone Welcome!
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7:00 p.m.
Doors Open7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Green Tara Empowerment9:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Refreshments & Social Time11:00 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Candlelit Prayers & Prayers to Arya Tara -
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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In person: $30
80 Class Pass: 50% Discount
108 Class Pass: No costLive Streaming of meditation and prayers is FREE and available to everyone.
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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
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]
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path retreat
One of the clearest presentations of the path to enlightenment is a short poem called The Three Principal Aspects of the Path. Composed over 600 years ago by the extraordinary teacher Je Tsongkhapa, this legendary poem distils the vast path to enlightenment into three essential realizations: renunciation, bodhichitta, and the wisdom realizing emptiness.
By gradually gaining experience of these three profound understandings, we can learn to transform every aspect of our life into our spiritual path—with confidence, meaning, and joy.
“You should not be attached to worldly enjoyments,
But strive to find the real meaning of human life
By listening to and practising the instructions given here,
Which all the previous Buddhas practised with delight.”
- Je Tsongkhapa
Each retreat session includes a teaching and guided meditations.
Between sessions there will be time to relax, enjoy refreshments, or connect with others in the community area.
Silence will be observed in the mornings during this retreat, and participants are welcome to attend the retreat on a fully silent basis.
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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 -
Daily schedule includes refreshment breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with a lunch break around 12:30pm.
Saturday 9 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationSunday 10 January
9:30–10:30am
Teaching & guided meditation11:00am–12:15pm
Supplementary meditation class3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–6:15pm
Chanted prayers (Offering to the Spiritual Guide)Monday 11 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:30pm
Training in concentration sessionTuesday 12 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:15pm
Training in concentration sessionWednesday 13 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:00pm
Chanted Prayers (Wishfulfilling Jewel with Offerings) -
Full retreat: $200
Supporting Membership: $100 (50% discount)
Saturday 9th only: $40
Sunday 10th only: $35
Monday 11th only: $45
Tuesday 12th only: $45
Wednesday 13th only: $40
(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]
Silence in the City - A Half-Day Silent Retreat
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.
Take a peaceful pause from everyday life and return feeling calmer, clearer and more refreshed.
This meditation retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience - you don't need any background in meditation or Buddhism to join.
You'll be guided throughout, so there's nothing to figure out on your own and no pressure to ‘get it right’.
Seating is on a chair or cushion.
The Meditation Retreat
This guided silent meditation retreat offers a wonderful 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.
What People Are Saying
~ From Google Reviews ~
“So glad I found this place! Great opportunities to learn about meditation and improve your practice. And if your are looking for more spiritual growth and to learn about Buddhism, the course and class structure make it really easy for anyone at any level. Very welcoming group 😁” –J A
“As a beginner in meditation I wanted to feel good and confident in my first retreat. And it was absolutely perfect! Everyone is so welcoming and I also felt I have my space to do and learn on my own time. Highly recommended 🙏” –Ana Martinez
“Went for a full day meditation. The experience was great. Very comfortable, nice and quiet space with kind and friendly people 🙏🏼” –Arasaka
~ See all reviews on Google ~
Schedule
10:00 – 10:45 am
Guided meditation and short teaching
10:45 – 11:05 am
Silent refreshments break
11:05 – 11:50 am
Guided meditation and short teaching
11:50 am – 12:10 pm
Silent refreshments break
12:10 – 1:00 pm
Guided meditation, concluding teaching, and Q&A
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These classes take place in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. The room is very quiet and has a warm, positive atmosphere, shaped by more than 20 years of regular meditation practice. You’re welcome to sit comfortably on a chair or on one of our meditation cushions.
You’re also welcome to visit our Temple Shop, where you’ll find a selection of books and other meditation materials to help deepen your understanding and continue exploring meditation through further reading.
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Half-day retreat: $30 (includes refreshments)
How to Book: Please register in advance via our website by using the booking form below.
Confirmation: You will receive a confirmation email immediately after booking.
Payment: Credit card payments are accepted.
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📍 631 Crawford Street, Toronto
The Temple is easy to get to and well connected by subway, car or on foot.
By TTC:
We're about a 10-minute walk from both Christie and Ossington stations. From Bloor Street, the Temple is just half a block south on Crawford Street.By car:
We’re close to the intersection of Bloor Street and Christie Street, on Crawford Street. Crawford is a one-way street heading south from Bloor to Harbord.Not sure how to find us?
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You’ll find parking options close to the Temple.
Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as convenient Green P parking nearby: Find nearby Green P parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada is a registered Canadian charity and non-profit organisation, established in Toronto in 2005, as a part of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). We offer meditation and Buddhist teachings to help people develop greater inner peace and learn practical ways to work with the challenges of daily life.
Our courses are open to everyone. You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience—whether you’re completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, you are welcome.
All of our activities are supported by volunteers, and profits from our activities support the International Temples Project, which develops meditation and retreat centres and other projects intended to benefit the wider community.
Registered Canadian Charity No. 861356970 RR0001
Booking
The 11 Yogas of Vajrayogini retreat
Note: This retreat is 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. It is not suitable for beginners.
This guided meditation retreat offers a precious opportunity to deepen our understanding and experience of the profound Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini. The retreat will focus on the 11 yogas of Vajrayogini, including the two essential stages of practice: Generation Stage and Completion Stage.
Each retreat session includes a teaching and guided meditations. Between sessions there will be time to relax, enjoy refreshments, or connect with others in the community area.
Silence will be observed in the mornings during this retreat, and participants are welcome to attend the retreat on a fully silent basis.
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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 16 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationSunday 17 January
9:30–10:30am
Teaching & guided meditation11:00am–12:15pm
Supplementary meditation session3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationMonday 18 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationTuesday 19 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:15pm
Training in concentration sessionWednesday 20 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:00–7:30pm
Vajrayogini Self-Initiation
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Full retreat: $185
Supporting Membership: $92.50 (50% discount)
Saturday 16th only: $40
Sunday 17th only: $35
Monday 18th only: $40
Tuesday 19th only: $45
Wednesday 20th only: $20
(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]
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]
Clear Light of Bliss retreat
Note: This retreat is 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.
During this guided retreat we will engage in completion stage practices of Highest Yoga Tantra, with an emphasis on meditating on the inner fire (tummo) in eight stages as presented in the book Clear Light of Bliss by the Buddhist meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
By training in these meditations we can learn to manifest our very subtle mind—the clear light of bliss—and use this powerful mind to meditate on emptiness, the ultimate nature of reality.
This union of bliss and wisdom has tremendous power to destroy our delusions at their root, enabling us to accomplish the real meaning of our human life for the benefit of all living beings.
Each retreat session includes a teaching and guided meditations. Between sessions there will be time to relax, enjoy refreshments, or connect with others in the community area.
Silence will be observed in the mornings during this retreat, and participants are welcome to attend the retreat on a fully silent basis.
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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 -
Daily schedule includes refreshment breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with a lunch break around 12:30pm.
Saturday 23 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationSunday 24 January
9:30–10:30am
Teaching & guided meditation11:00am–12:15pm
Supplementary meditation session3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationMonday 25 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–6:15pm
Chanted prayers (Offering to the Spiritual Guide)Tuesday 26 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:15pm
Training in concentration sessionWednesday 27 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Chanted Prayers (Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog)7:00–8:30pm
Training in concentration sessionThursday 28 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationFriday 29 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–8:00pm
Chanted prayers (Kangso)Saturday 30 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationSunday 31 January
9:30–10:30am
Teaching & guided meditation11:00am–12:15pm
Supplementary meditation session3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationMonday 1 February
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationTuesday 2 February
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:15pm
Training in concentration sessionWednesday 3 February
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Chanted Prayers (Wishfulfilling Jewel with Tsog)7:00–8:30pm
Training in concentration sessionThursday 4 February
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
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Full retreat: $400
Supporting Membership: $200 (50% discount)
Saturday 23rd only: $40
Sunday 24th only: $45
Monday 25th only: $30
Tuesday 26th only: $45
Wednesday 27th only: $40
Thursday 28th only: $40
Friday 29th only: $30
Saturday 30th only: $30
Sunday 31st only: $45
Monday 1st only: $40
Tuesday 2nd only: $45
Wednesday 3rd only: $35
Thursday 4th only: $20
(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]
Clear Mind Urban Meditation Retreat
Clear Mind Urban Meditation Retreat
Rest & Recharge
Settle into the clear nature of your mind
This short meditation retreat offers a wonderful opportunity to gain direct experience of meditation practice.
During the retreat, we will learn how to settle into the clarity, luminosity, and natural purity of our own mind, allowing a deeply peaceful state of awareness to arise.
Our mind is like the boundless blue sky, while mental busyness, painful emotions, and judgments are like passing clouds.
Through practice, we can allow these clouds to dissolve, revealing the clarity and peace that are always present within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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10:00–11:00 am
Guided meditations and a short teaching
11:00–11:20 am
Refreshments break
11:20 am–12:00 pm
Guided meditations and a short teaching
12:00–12:20 pm
Refreshments break
12:20–1:00 pm
Guided meditation with time for questions -
Half-day retreat: $30
Supporting Members: No cost
In-person attendance ONLY.
Retreats are not streamed.
(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 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
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.
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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]
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]
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 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
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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]
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]
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~How to Remain Positive (Part II)
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~How to Remain Positive (Part II)~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
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."
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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:
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.
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 - 11.30am - 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
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
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]
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
Tuesday Drop-in Class ~Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Vajrayogini Practice Classes
Special conditions apply:
These classes are intended for those who have already received
a Highest Yoga Tantra empowerment of Vajrayogini.
If you have not received the empowerment, Thursday evening or Sunday morning classes would be more appropriate.
These classes are taught by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor. They 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
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]
Open House & Guided Tours
Come and discover Toronto’s
Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace
Sunday, Oct 18 | Anytime between 2 - 5 pm
Free Admission!
📍 631 Crawford St, Little Italy (see map)
Curious about meditation? Never been to a Buddhist temple before? Come and take a look inside.
Our Open House is a relaxed opportunity to explore the Temple, meet members of our community, experience a short guided meditation, and ask any questions you may have.
Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm. Stay for as long as you like.
No meditation experience or Buddhist background is needed.
What to Expect
Explore the Temple
Take a guided tour of Toronto’s beautiful Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace, a peaceful space in the heart of the city, and learn about its history and unique features.
Built in 1902 and transformed into a Buddhist Temple in 2005, it is home to a large meditation hall, community spaces, and one of Toronto’s most distinctive Buddhist shrines.
Try a Meditation
Experience a short, beginner-friendly guided meditation. You don’t need to know how to meditate. We’ll guide you through it.
Meet the Community
Enjoy refreshments and informal conversation with the people who practise and volunteer at the Centre. Including Buddhist monks!
Never Been to a Buddhist Temple Before?
You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience to visit. Come with your questions, have a look around, and experience the Temple for yourself.
You can come on your own, with friends, or with your family. Everyone is welcome!
Booking
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📍 631 Crawford Street, Toronto
The Temple is easy to get to and well connected by subway, car or on foot.
By TTC:
We're about a 10-minute walk from both Christie and Ossington stations. From Bloor Street, the Temple is just half a block south on Crawford Street.By car:
We’re close to the intersection of Bloor Street and Christie Street, on Crawford Street. Crawford is a one-way street heading north from Harbord to Bloor.Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as convenient Green P parking nearby: Find nearby Green P parking.
Not sure how to find us?
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind~How to Remain Positive (Part I)
Peaceful Sundays: Explore Your Mind
~How to Remain Positive (Part I)~
With Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
These Sunday morning classes are the perfect way to spend part of your weekend — beginning with a guided meditation to help settle and relax the mind, followed by practical Buddhist wisdom that can help us better understand our mind and emotions. This knowledge is priceless, helping us stay positive, peaceful, and more in control amidst the busyness of daily life.
Based on the book How to Understand the Mind * by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, each week we will explore a different aspect of the mind and learn practical methods to improve our day-to-day happiness and wellbeing.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
Introduction to the class
Guided settling meditation (15 minutes)
Brief chanted prayers
Practical teaching on understanding the mind
Guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
Discussion and Q&A
Optional refreshments afterwards
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.
*Both printed and ebook versions of How to Understand the Mind are available at Tharpa Publications.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and confortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available in our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience.
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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 and the 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 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. 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
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:
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
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 & 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]