Learn to Meditate for Beginners
Learn to Meditate
for Beginners
with Kodi Palmer-Butler
This inspiring and practical course is designed to offer a genuine, heartfelt experience of quietening the mind through meditation. Guidance will be provided on how to begin a daily meditation practice and, importantly, how to stay motivated, as well as ways to integrate meditation into everyday life.
The course will also explore the importance of living with intention—learning how to set meaningful intentions at the start of each day and using mindfulness to remain connected with them. This approach can help you discover more moments of calm and joy throughout your day.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 – 10:40 am
Getting a Heartfelt Experience: The First Guided Meditation10:40 – 11:00 am
Refreshments Break11:00 am – 12:00 pm
How to Quieten the Mind Through a Daily Meditation Practice & Stay Motivated12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments Break12:20 – 1:00 pm
Mindfulness & Living with Intention -
Kodi Palmer-Butler has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years. With her warm, friendly, and passionate approach to teaching meditation, she helps people discover its practical benefits in everyday life.
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Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Sandra Lewis
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Sandra Lewis
Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
Meditations on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
In this three-week series of meditation classes, you can learn how to meditate on the stages of the path to enlightenment, known as ‘Lamrim’.
These traditional, time-tested, heartfelt meditations increase our love, compassion, inner resilience, and our wish to seize the essence of our precious human life.
The teachings and meditations in these classes are based on this year’s annual International Kadampa Buddhist Festival, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers within the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is welcome to attend the classes. Each class includes:
• An introduction to the class
• An initial settling meditation (15 minutes)
• A brief prayer to set a good motivation
• A teaching on Lamrim meditation
• A guided meditation (15–20 minutes)
• Time for discussion and Q&A
• Optional refreshments and snacks afterwards
Everyone Welcome!
-
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
-
GEN KELSANG CHODOR is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Class: $15
Supporting Members: 100%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Buddhist Art: The Wheel of Life
Buddhist Art: The Wheel of Life
with Vieslav Krystyan
“Even if we contemplate deeply the most sublime works of art, we cannot gain benefits that compare with the benefits of contemplating and meditating on the diagram of the Wheel of Life, because this diagram reveals the complete path to enlightenment.”
- Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
The Wheel of Life is a beautiful piece of Buddhist art, inspired by Buddha himself, that illustrates the complete path to enlightenment.
Within it are Buddha’s teachings on the Four Noble Truths, showing us what we need to understand, abandon, practise, and attain in order to find true and lasting happiness.
It also depicts the Twelve Dependent-Related Links — a chain of cause and effect that reveals how we become bound within samsaric suffering.
This course will offer a practical and contemplative tour of the Wheel of Life, showing how we can use this powerful diagram to inspire our meditations and guide us along the spiritual path.
During the morning break, complimentary refreshments, tea, coffee, and snacks will be available in our community room - a relaxed opportunity to rest, ask questions, and connect with others.
The Temple shop will be open throughout the day, offering books and meditation resources to support your practice.
Everyone is welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
9.30–11.00am - Teaching & Meditation
11.00–11.30am - Refreshment Break
11.30am–1.00pm - Teaching, Meditation & Q&A -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Healing with Every Breath - a taking & giving retreat
Healing with Every Breath
a taking & giving retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
Deeply rooted in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition is a practice called “Mounting Taking and Giving Upon the Breath”.
It is renowned for its ability to open the heart and bring a profound sense of healing and inner peace.
By combining breathing meditation with the practice of Taking and Giving, we gradually shift the mind away from self-centred patterns and towards a more spacious and altruistic way of being.
This practice strengthens concentration, deepens our love and compassion, and builds a wealth of positive energy.
In this way, even the simple act of breathing becomes a powerful spiritual practice.
At first, we engage in this practice during formal meditation sessions, but with familiarity it can gradually be carried into daily life.
Through steady practice, our mind gradually develops the compassionate intention of a Bodhisattva.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend this powerful guided retreat.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Retreat Schedule
10.00–11.30am - Guided Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Guided Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Guided Meditation & Q&A -
Day course: $40
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Silence In The City - A Half-Day Silent Retreat
Silence In The City
- A Half-Day Silent Retreat
with Samantha Ross
Experience the Transformative Power of Mantra in Silence
This silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient practice of mantra recitation - a practice designed to calm the mind, dissolve mental distractions, and bring about profound inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, we will be guided in meditations on the breath using the timeless mantra OM AH HUM, known as the “mantra of all Buddhas.”
For thousands of years, this mantra has been recited to cultivate the qualities of enlightened body, speech, and mind, offering a path to clarity, inner peace, and a good heart.
Inspired by the compassionate mind of Bodhichitta, the mantra will be recited quietly (mentally), allowing its transformative power to unfold naturally within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 - 10:45 am
Guided meditation and short teaching10:45 - 11:05 am
Silent refreshments break11:05 - 11:50 am
Guided meditation and short teaching11:50 am - 12:10 pm
Silent refreshments break12:10 - 1:00 pm
Guided meditation, concluding teaching, and Q&A -
Half-day retreat: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Migtsema Prayer Meditation Retreat
Migtsema Prayer
A Two Day Meditation Retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
By reciting the Migtsema prayer, we can draw closer to Je Tsongkhapa, receive his blessings, and increase our compassion, wisdom, and spiritual power.
By developing faith in Je Tsongkhapa, we can receive special blessings that help to ripen our realizations of Sutra and Tantra.
The teachings and meditations in this retreat are based on this year’s International Kadampa Buddhist Festival in Malaga, Spain, where thousands of people gathered from around the world to receive inspiring teachings from the most senior teachers in the New Kadampa Tradition.
Everyone is warmly welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday
10.00 - 1.30am - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
11.30 - 12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00 - 1.00pm - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
1.00 - 3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00 - 4.30pm - Migtsema Prayer MeditationSunday
3.00 - 4.30pm - Migtsema Prayer Meditation
5.00 - 6.45pm - Offering to the Spiritual Guide -
Fees
Full retreat $75
Saturday only $60
Sunday only $15
Supporting members: 50% discount
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
-
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
Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation
Discover the Power of Mantra Recitation
with Christine Reeves
Mantra is a Sanskrit word that literally means “mind protection.”
For centuries, mantra recitation has been used to cultivate a peaceful and happy mind by filling the mind with positive energy and pacifying the negative thoughts that give rise to suffering.
In this course, we will learn the real meaning of mantra and receive instructions on how to engage in a special breathing meditation that combines mindfulness of the breath with mantra recitation.
This is a simple yet powerful method for developing a peaceful, happy, and positive mind. Over time, through sincere practice, it becomes a cause for deep and lasting inner peace.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 – 10:45 am
Talk & Meditation10:45 – 11:05 am
Silent refreshments break11:05 – 11:50 am
Talk & Meditation11:50 am – 12:10 pm
Silent refreshments break12:10 – 1:00 pm
Talk, Meditation and Q&A -
Half-day retreat: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
-
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
Practical Introduction to the Buddhist Way of Life
Practical Introduction to the Buddhist Way of Life
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Buddhism offers a practical path for transforming our mind and improving our daily experience of life.
Through meditation and training in positive states of mind, we can gradually reduce stress, worry, and unhappiness, and instead develop qualities such as patience, compassion, and wisdom.
Buddha Shakyamuni said:
‘You are your own protector, and you are your own enemy.’
This points to a powerful truth: our experiences of happiness and suffering depend largely on our own mind and how we respond to life’s challenges.
On this course, we will explore how to follow the Buddhist way of life in a practical and accessible way.
We will learn how to rely upon the Three Jewels — Buddha, Dharma (his teachings), and Sangha (our spiritual friends) - to help us gradually transform our mind from states of stress and negativity into states of peace, clarity, and compassion.
In this way, Buddhist practice becomes something we can bring into daily life, helping us respond to difficulties with greater wisdom and creating the causes for lasting inner peace and happiness.
This is a practical and encouraging introduction to Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life, suitable for those completely new, as well as those with some experience.
Everyone is welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10.00–11.30am - Talk & Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Talk & Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Talk & Meditation & Q&A -
Day course: $45
Supporting Members: 50% off
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
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
Silence In The City - A Day Silent Retreat
Silence In The City
- A Day Silent Retreat
with Tracy Li
Experience the Transformative Power of Mantra in Silence
This silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient practice of mantra recitation—a practice designed to calm the mind, dissolve mental distractions, and bring about profound inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, we will be guided in meditations on the breath using the timeless mantra OM AH HUM, known as the “mantra of all Buddhas.” For thousands of years, this mantra has been recited to cultivate the qualities of enlightened body, speech, and mind, offering a path to clarity, inner peace, and a good heart. Inspired by the compassionate mind of Bodhichitta, the mantra will be recited quietly (mentally), allowing its transformative power to unfold naturally within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Schedule
10:00 – 11:00 am
Guided meditation and short teaching
11:00 – 11:20 am
Refreshments break
11:20 am – 12:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments break
12:20 – 1:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Lunch break
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Guided meditation and Q&A -
TRACY LI
Tracy is a sincere practitioner, teaching at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada for many years. She presents Buddha's teachings in a light and practical way that is suitable for everyone. -
Half-day course: $40
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Meditations On The Path To Enlightenment - Day course
Meditations On The Path To Enlightenment
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Open to everyone, this course introduces traditional Buddhist meditations called “Lamrim” (the stages of the path to enlightenment), which can help guide us on the path to a more peaceful and meaningful life.
Meditation topics include: meditating on Lamrim, reflecting on our precious human life, impermanence, and practicing loving-kindness.
Each session will include a teaching, chanted prayers, and a guided meditation. No previous experience of meditation or Buddhism is needed.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
Session 1 — 10:00–11:00 am
Contemplating and Meditating on Lamrim
Introduction to Lamrim and how to meditate effectively.Break — 11:00–11:30 am
Session 2 — 11:30 am–12:30 pm
Meditation on Our Precious Human Life
Reflect on past lives and the precious opportunity of our current human life.Lunch — 12:30–2:00 pm
Session 3 — 2:00–3:00 pm
Meditation on Death
Reflect on impermanence and mortality to cultivate clarity and mindfulness in daily life.Break — 3:00–3:30 pm
Session 4 — 3:30–4:30 pm
Meditation on Loving-Kindness
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Gen Kelsang Suma is a Kadampa Buddhist nun and senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition. She has been a Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years.
Gen Suma previously taught in Barrie and Ottawa.
She is well known for the practicality, warmth and clarity of her presentation of Buddha's teachings, making them very relevant to our daily lives. -
Day course: $45
Supporting Members: 50%
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Learn to Meditate - Meditations For A Quiet Mind
Learn to Meditate
~ Peace by Piece ~
Half-day meditation course with
Rami Chamseddine
In this half-day meditation course, we will explore simple yet powerful practices that help us build inner peace, piece by piece. Through guided meditations, we will learn how to quiet the mind, reduce distracting thoughts, and reconnect with the natural peace and clarity that already exists within us.
Each meditation offers a different “piece” of the practice, helping us step back from the endless stream of thoughts so we no longer feel trapped by them. Gradually, these pieces come together to create a greater sense of inner freedom, spaciousness, and calm.
The practices taught, including mindfulness of breathing and positive visualization, will guide us in letting go of mental busyness and connecting with a more peaceful, positive state of being.
Each meditation will be clearly explained and gently guided by the teacher, making this course suitable for everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
10:00am – 11:00am
Talk & Guided Meditations11:00am – 11:30am
Refreshment Break11:30am – 12:30pm
Talk & Guided Meditations12:30pm – 12:45pm
Q&A -
Rami teaches meditation with a very kind and warm heart, bringing deep enthusiasm for Buddhist practice to everything he shares. He loves supporting his students and enjoys making the teachings practical, accessible, and easy to apply in daily life. With a natural joy for sharing Dharma, Rami creates a relaxed and welcoming environment where students feel comfortable, inspired, and encouraged.
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Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Buddha & The Four Noble Truths - Day Course
Buddha & The Four Noble Truths
~ Day Course ~
with Celine Auffret
Discover a timeless method for understanding and overcoming suffering.
In this course, we explore the Four Noble Truths - Buddha’s first and most essential teaching - which reveals the true nature of our problems and shows a clear path to lasting freedom and happiness. By understanding these truths, we learn not only how suffering arises, but also how it can be completely overcome.
According to the teachings of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, these insights are deeply practical and can be applied directly to our daily life. We begin to recognise the real causes of our difficulties within our own mind, and discover how to remove them by developing wisdom and inner peace.
Through clear explanations and guided meditations, this course will help you gain a new perspective on life - one that brings clarity, strength, and genuine hope.
Suitable for everyone, this is a powerful opportunity to learn how to move beyond problems and begin a path towards lasting inner freedom.
The course is held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule:
10.00–11.00am : 1st Noble Truth & Meditation
11.00–11.30am : Refreshment Break
11.30am–12.30pm : 2nd Noble Truth & Meditation
12.30–2.30pm : Lunch Break
2.30–4.00pm : 3rd & 4th Noble Truth & Meditation (inc Q&A) -
Celine Auffret
Celine has been practising Kadampa Buddhist meditation for over ten years. Known for her sincerity, warm heart, and ability to explain profound Dharma teachings in a clear and accessible way, she presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and heartfelt manner that people can easily relate to and apply in daily life — helping them connect with their own inner source of peace and happiness.
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Day course: $45
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
Finding the Source of True Happiness- Spring Course
Finding The Source of True Happiness
With special Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Delek
Resident Teacher of KMC Vancouver
Individual days can be attended
Fill your heart with positive thoughts, good intentions, and Buddhist wisdom.
Join us for this very accessible meditation course, where you’ll learn practical methods to cultivate inner peace, authentic happiness, and greater patience, empathy, and compassion in daily life.
This course is based on the well-loved traditional Buddhist teaching Eight Verses of Training the Mind, by Geshe Langri Tangpa. These teachings have inspired generations of meditation practitioners for nearly a thousand years, bringing peace, inspiration, and serenity to countless people.
Through practicing these methods, you can gradually develop a stable and lasting experience of happiness, as well as greater resilience.
The Meditation Sessions
The sessions include practical instructions, guided meditations, and Q&A time. Between sessions, there is time to relax, rest, and spend time with like-minded people in our cafe area. The peaceful surroundings of Kadampa Meditation Center Canada help individuals create a comfortable space within their own minds.
All of the meditation sessions are based on the internationally acclaimed book New Eight Steps to Happiness – The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness, by Buddhist Meditation Master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
No previous experience of meditation is required.
Everyone welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Delek, the Resident Teacher of both KMC Vancouver and KMC Fraser Valley, is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). She has been a Kadampa Buddhist nun and Teacher under the guidance of her Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for almost 30 years and has been the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Centres in Canada, Japan and the UK.
Gen Delek’s extensive experience and excellent example are well appreciated by her students. With her practical approach and clear explanations of even the most profound of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Delek inspires us to put Dharma into practice in our daily lives. We are very fortunate to be able to study and meditate with such an experienced Teacher.
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Full weekend: $100 / person
Friday only: $15
Saturday only: $45
Sunday only: $40
Supporting Members: Discount 50%Members’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Friday
7:00 - 8:30 PM:
IntroductionSaturday
10:00 - 11:15 AM:
Guided Meditations & Talk11:15 - 11:45 AM:
Refreshments11:45 AM - 1:00 PM:
Guided Meditations & Talk1:00 - 3:00 PM:
Lunch Break
3:00 - 4:30 PM:
Guided Meditation / Discussion / Q&ASunday
9:30 - 10:30 AM:
Guided Meditation & Talk10:30 - 11:00 AM:
Refreshment Break11:00 AM - 12:15 PM:
Meditation Class2:30 - 4:00 PM:
Guided Meditation / Q&A -
More info to come.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Learn to Meditate - Meditations For Inner Peace
Learn to Meditate
- Meditations For Inner Peace -
with Paul Callander & Sherry Hall
In this half-day meditation course, we will explore simple yet powerful practices to quiet the mind, reduce distracting thoughts, and experience the natural peace and clarity within. These meditations help us step back from the endless stream of thoughts so we no longer feel trapped by them, opening the door to a greater sense of inner freedom, spaciousness, and calm.
The practices taught—including mindfulness of breathing and positive visualization—will guide us in letting go of mental busyness and connecting with a more peaceful, positive state of being.
Each meditation will be clearly explained and gently guided by the teacher, making this course suitable for everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
10:00am – 11:00am
Talk & Guided Meditations11:00am – 11:30am
Refreshment Break11:30am – 12:30pm
Talk & Guided Meditations12:30pm – 12:45pm
Q&A -
Paul Callander
With warmth and kindness, Paul has a natural ability to put people at ease and help them relax. Through his understanding and experience of Dharma (Buddha’s teachings), he has a very grounded presence, guiding meditation from his heart in a way that is clear and accessible, empowering people to connect with their own source of inner peace.
Sherry Hall
Known for her enthusiasm, lightness, and good humour, Sherry teaches meditation in a very down-to-earth and practical way. As a volunteer for KMC Canada, she exemplifies Buddhist practice in daily life—helping others with love, patience, and compassion. She guides meditations in a way that is easy to follow, helping people experience for themselves the extraordinary benefits of meditation. -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
When things go wrong in life - which they inevitably do - we often respond negatively, blaming the situation or the people involved. This can feel like a “double whammy” - not only do difficulties arise, but we also add our own unhappiness, frustration, or even depression on top.
In this course, you can learn positive ways to respond to the challenges that life presents -so that you can improve inner resilience and stay calm, strong, and balanced even when difficulties occur. Buddhist wisdom is gentle and helps us understand why challenges arise, and how we can transform what we perceive as setbacks into opportunities for growth, compassion, and inner development.
By attending this course, you will learn to:
Cultivate emotional resilience and mental clarity in difficult situations
Respond to challenges with calm, compassion, and wisdom
Transform perceived setbacks into opportunities for personal growth
Strengthen your capacity for inner peace and positivity
Apply practical meditation techniques that support everyday life
The course is held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required.
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Course Schedule
Course Schedule:
10:00 – 11:15 am:
Session 1 – Understanding Adversity & Our Reactions
11:15 – 11:45 am:
Refreshments Break
11:45 am – 1:00 pm:
Session 2 – Transforming Challenges into Growth -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. Temporary day parking spots nearby: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Learn To Meditate For Beginners - Meditations for Mental Clarity
Learn To Meditate For Beginners
- Meditations for Mental Clarity -
with Ricardo Diaz Alarcón
Experience the Transformative Power of Meditation
This inspiring and practical course is designed to offer a genuine, heartfelt experience of quietening the mind through meditation. Guidance will be provided on how to begin a daily meditation practice and, importantly, how to stay motivated, as well as ways to integrate meditation into everyday life.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
Everyone welcome!
Everyone Welcome!
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Schedule
10:00am – 11:15am
Talk & Guided Meditations11:15am – 11:45am
Refreshment Break11:45am – 1:00pm
Talk & Guided Meditations (and Q&A) -
Ricardo Diaz Alarcón has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with Kadampa teachers in the US and Canada.
He teaches from his heart with skill and great clarity. His classes are known for their clarity and warmth, providing students with a clear, comprehensive, down-to-earth, and practical insight into meditation.
As a very sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he is a great inspiration for others with his genuine inner peace and kindness. -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: 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
Self-Acceptance & Self-Confidence - A Buddhist Perspective
Self-Acceptance & Self-Confidence
- A Buddhist Perspective -
with Resident Teacher, Gen Chodor
Many of us struggle with self-criticism at times. It can weaken our confidence and make it hard to believe that real change is possible. When we see ourselves as fixed by our limitations, it’s easy to feel discouraged and lose motivation.
In this course, you’ll explore how to stop defining yourself by your faults and limitations and instead identify with your deep spiritual potential. Through meditation, we learn to recognize this potential directly and gradually develop an authentic, grounded confidence. In this way, we can grow into the more resilient, joyful, and compassionate person we aspire to be.
Everyone welcome!
Everyone Welcome!
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Schedule
10:00am – 11:15am
Talk & Guided Meditations11:15am – 11:45am
Refreshment Break11:45am – 1:00pm
Talk & Guided Meditations (and 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 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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Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: 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
Learn to Meditate - Meditations for a Quiet Mind
Learn to Meditate
- Meditations for a Quiet Mind -
with Pauline Chua
Experience the Transformative Power of Meditation
This inspiring and practical course is designed to offer a genuine, heartfelt experience of quietening the mind through meditation. Guidance will be provided on how to begin a daily meditation practice and, importantly, how to stay motivated, as well as ways to integrate meditation into everyday life.
The course will also explore the importance of living with intention—learning how to set meaningful intentions at the start of each day and using mindfulness to remain connected with them. This approach can help you discover more moments of calm and joy throughout your day.
Everyone welcome!
Everyone Welcome!
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Course Schedule
10:00 – 10:40 am
Getting a Heartfelt Experience: The First Guided Meditation
10:40 – 11:00 am
Refreshments Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
How to Start a Daily Meditation Practice & Stay Motivated
12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments Break
12:20 – 1:00 pm
Mindfulness & Living with Intention -
Half-day course: $30
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: 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
Clear Mind Urban Meditation Retreat
Clear Mind Urban Meditation Retreat
Rest & Recharge
Settle into the clear nature of your mind
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
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.
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
108 Class Pass: No cost
80 Class Pass: $15
In-person attendance ONLY.
Retreats are not streamed.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to Book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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 evenings. 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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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
Silence In The City ~ A Mantra Meditation Silent Retreat ~
Silence In The City
~ A Mantra Meditation Retreat ~
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Experience the Transformative Power of Mantra in Silence
This silent retreat offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with the ancient practice of mantra recitation—a practice designed to calm the mind, dissolve mental distractions, and bring about profound inner transformation.
Throughout the retreat, we will be guided in meditations on the breath using the timeless mantra OM AH HUM, known as the “mantra of all Buddhas.” For thousands of years, this mantra has been recited to cultivate the qualities of enlightened body, speech, and mind, offering a path to clarity, inner peace, and a good heart. Inspired by the compassionate mind of Bodhichitta, the mantra will be recited quietly (mentally), allowing its transformative power to unfold naturally within.
This retreat is open to everyone, regardless of prior experience.
Everyone Welcome!
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10:00 – 11:00 am
Guided meditation and short teaching
11:00 – 11:20 am
Refreshments break
11:20 am – 12:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
12:00 – 12:20 pm
Refreshments break
12:20 – 1:00 pm
Guided meditation and short teaching
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Lunch break
2:30 – 3:30 pm
Guided meditation and Q&A -
Day Retreat: $40
Supporting Member: 50% Discount
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 class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a 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
New Year, New You ~ Who do you want to become in 2026?
~New Year, New You ~
Who do you want to become in 2026?
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
More patient… more calm… more confident?
This course will give us the opportunity to reflect on the past year with kindness towards ourselves — acknowledging what went well, our successes, and what we accomplished, as well as reflecting gently on what didn’t go so well. From this, we will learn to set new positive intentions for the year ahead.
We’ll also explore how to set some spiritual goals for 2026 — goals that will guide us on a journey towards mental peace and happiness, and give us a clear sense of direction and purpose in our lives.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
10:30 am
Doors Open11:00 - 12:30 pm
Talk & Guided MeditationsFollowed by Refreshment and discussion in the community area
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $15
80 Class Pass: 50%
108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Half-day course ~ A Peaceful Approach ~ How To Survive The Holiday Season
~ A Peaceful Approach ~
How To Survive The Holiday Season
Half-day course with Sandra Lewis
Christmas can be a wonderful time of year – spending time with loved ones, practising generosity, and appreciating the kindness of others. However, we know that for some, it can be stressful – sometimes noisy, hectic, and a little overwhelming. Spending time with the people we care about can be challenging and can sometimes test our patience!
In this half-day meditation workshop, you’ll discover positive ways of thinking to help you stay calm, centred, and joyful over the holiday period. Learn how to manage holiday stress, be patient in challenging moments with your loved ones, and carry a sense of peace throughout the season.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
10:00 - 11:15AM
Talk & Guided Meditations11:15 - 11:45 AM
Refreshments Break11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Talk & Guided Meditations (and Q&A) -
Sandra Lewis
Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.
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Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Half-day course ~ Learn To Meditate - Meditations For Mental Clarity
Learn To Meditate
- Meditations For Mental Clarity
Half-day course with Jia Hui Yan
In this half-day meditation course, we will explore simple yet powerful practices to quiet the mind, reduce distracting thoughts, and experience the natural peace and clarity within. These meditations help us step back from the endless stream of thoughts so we no longer feel trapped by them, opening the door to a greater sense of inner freedom, spaciousness, and calm.
The practices taught—including mindfulness of breathing, positive visualization, and meditations on the clarity of the mind—will guide us in letting go of mental busyness and connecting with a more peaceful, positive state of being.
Each meditation will be clearly explained and gently guided by the teacher, making this course suitable for everyone, whether you are completely new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
10:00 - 11:15AM
Talk & Guided Meditations11:15 - 11:45 AM
Refreshments Break11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Talk & Guided Meditations (and Q&A) -
Jia Hui Yan brings a wealth of personal experience to her meditation classes, gained through many years of dedicated study and practice within Kadampa Buddhism. Known for her friendly and open nature, she presents her classes in a light, practical, and clear way, showing how anyone can experience the benefits of meditation - even in the midst of our busy modern lives - and discover their own source of happiness from within.
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Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Half-day course ~ The Art of Letting Go
The Art of Letting Go
Half-day course with Ricardo Diaz-Alarcón
Do you ever find yourself caught in cycles of negative thinking, even when you wish you could let them go? In this course, you’ll discover practical techniques to let go of anxiety, hurt, and self-blame, freeing yourself from self-limiting thoughts. By practicing these methods, you can cultivate a clear, calm, and joyful mind — and step into a more positive, confident, and resilient version of yourself.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
10:00 - 11:15AM
Talk & Guided Meditations11:15 - 11:45 AM
Refreshments Break11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Talk & Guided Meditations (and Q&A) -
Ricardo Diaz-Alarcón has been studying & practising Buddhist meditation for many years. His classes are known for their clarity and warmth, providing students with a clear, comprehensive, down-to-earth, and practical insight into meditation.
Ricardo has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with Kadampa teachers in the US and Canada. He teaches from his heart with skill and great clarity. As a very sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he is a great inspiration for others with his genuine inner peace and kindness. -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Half-day course ~ Learn to Meditate- Stop Overthinking it!
Learn to Meditate-
Stop Overthinking it!
Half-day course with Jia Hui Yan
In this half-day meditation course, we will explore simple yet powerful meditations to quiet our minds, reduce distracting thoughts, and experience the natural peace and clarity that lie within us. These meditations will help us step back so that we no longer feel trapped in the endless stream of thoughts, opening the door to a greater sense of inner freedom, spaciousness, and peace.
The practices taught - including mindfulness of breathing, mantra recitation, and positive visualization - will guide us to let go of mental busyness and connect with a more peaceful, positive state of mind.
Each meditation will be clearly explained and gently guided by the teacher, making the course suitable for everyone - whether we are completely new to meditation or looking to deepen our practice.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 - 11:00AM
Talk & Guided Meditations11:00 - 11:30 AM
Refreshments Break11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Talk & Guided Meditations12:30pm – 12:45pm
Q&A -
Jia Hui Yan brings a wealth of personal experience to her meditation classes, gained through many years of dedicated study and practice within Kadampa Buddhism. Known for her friendly and open nature, she presents her classes in a light, practical, and clear way, showing how anyone can experience the benefits of meditation - even in the midst of our busy modern lives - and discover their own source of happiness from within.
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Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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-
By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Half-day course ~ Self-Love & Self-Care: A Buddhist perspective
Self-Love & Self-Care:
a Buddhist perspective
Half-day course with Sandra Lewis
Self-criticism and self-loathing cause us suffering, sabotaging our ability to grow into the person we wish to be. Superficial affirmations may offer small temporary relief, but they cannot address the deeper causes of our self-criticism and self-loathing. Unless we address these negative minds directly, they will continue to obscure our true nature and undermine personal growth.
In this half-day course, we will explore how relying on fragile sources of confidence - such as achievements, the approval of others, appearance, or social status - leaves us vulnerable when these are absent. This vulnerability often leads to low self-esteem and discouragement.
By developing genuine self-confidence, grounded in reality and an awareness of our limitless potential, we naturally cultivate authentic self-love, self-care, and self-respect. We become more gentle with ourselves and others, while opening the door to real spiritual growth. In this way, we can develop into the happy, wise, and compassionate person we long to be.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
Sandra Lewis
Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.
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10:00 - 11:15 am
Talk & guided meditation11:15 - 11:45 am
Refreshment Break11:45 am - 1:00 pm
Talk & guided meditation (and Q&A) -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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-
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]
Booking
Half-day course ~ How to Practice Meditation & Mindfulness
How to Practice Meditation & Mindfulness
Half-day course with Christine Reeves
In this half-day course, we will explore how meditation can help us discover inner peace and stillness. We will also learn simple mindfulness techniques that can be applied in daily life to reduce stress, ease tension, and promote a calm, focused mind.
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 -
Christine Reeves
Christine has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for over twenty years under the guidance of many senior teachers within Kadampa Buddhism. She teaches in a very practical, relatable way, using everyday experiences to clearly illustrate the meaning of Buddha’s wisdom. Her students appreciate her skill in guiding them into deeply peaceful states of mind.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
Meditation & Teaching11:00 - 11:30 am
Refreshments Break11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meditation & Teaching
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Informal Q&A -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Half-day course ~ Letting Go of Stress and Anxiety
Letting Go of Stress and Anxiety
Half-day course for beginners with Sandra Lewis
Overcoming anxiety means more than coping with stress. It means replacing the root causes of our worries with powerful, confident attitudes. We can do this through meditation. In this experiential workshop, we will explore where anxiety comes from, how to reduce and eliminate its causes, and learn how to create healthy mental habits for peace. The class will include ample time for meditation, discussion and questions.
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 -
Sandra Lewis
Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation.
An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives. -
10:00 - 11:00 am
Meditation & Teaching11:00 - 11:30 am
Refreshments Break11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meditation & Teaching
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Q&A -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Lamrim ~ Guided Meditation Retreat
Lamrim ~ Stages of the Path
Guided meditation retreat with Gen Kelsang Chodor
Many people have a strong wish to live a happy and meaningful life. The best way to accomplish this is to improve our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind. In a retreat, we can take time away from our busy lives to meditate and focus our mind on this internal development.
The Buddhist Master Atisha (born 982 A.D.) wrote a text that compiled all of Buddha’s teachings into a special presentation called “Lamrim” or “stages of the path.” The Lamrim meditation series helps us to gain practical experience of all of Buddha’s instructions. Through immersing ourselves in the Lamrim on a retreat, we find ways to increase our daily happiness and gain a sense of confidence in the face of life’s challenges.
Each session will include short prayers, a brief talk, and a guided meditation. The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
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 -
SUNDAY Aug 24
3:00 - 4:15 pm:
Guided Meditation4:45 - 6:00 pm:
Guided Meditation -
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. 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: $10/session
80 Class Pass: Discount 50%
108 Class Pass: no cost
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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-
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]
Booking
Half-day course ~ Learn to Meditate
Learn To Meditate
- Come Home To Your Natural Peace!
Half-day course with Kodi Palmer-Butler
If our mind is unpeaceful, restless, and agitated, there is nowhere we can go to feel truly at home within ourselves. When we get caught in cycles of negativity and frustration, we move further away from our true nature — a state of natural peace.
In this Learn to Meditate course, we’ll explore how to meditate and how to return to a place of inner peace and contentment. Through this practice, we can live more fulfilling lives and experience a deeper sense of love and connection with those around us.
This meditation course is designed for everyone — no previous experience necessary.
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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 -
Kodi Palmer-Butler has been practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years. With her warm, friendly, and passionate approach to teaching meditation, she helps people discover its practical benefits in everyday life.
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10:00 - 11:00 am
Meditation & Teaching11:00 - 11:30 am
Refreshments Break11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Meditation & Teaching
12:30 pm - 12:45 pm
Q&A -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Sunday day-course ~ Everything Works Better With Wisdom
Everything Works Better With Wisdom
Sunday day-course with
Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Zopa
Resident Teacher of KMC Victoria, BC
Take some time out of your busy life to explore practical Buddhist advice on how to stay happy - by finding and developing a source of peace from within. This one stand-alone Sunday day-course might be just what you need to set the stage for discovering genuine happiness.
If you're inspired to go deeper, the Friday session and the Saturday day-course are also stand-alone. You’ll find benefit in attending any single day - or the entire weekend.
Gen Kelsang Zopa - a visiting Buddhist monk and senior meditation teacher - will offer practical advice to help us deal with the challenges of modern living and transform our life into an authentic path of inner development.
The main teachings are based on Advice from Atisha’s Heart, a timeless piece of heartfelt wisdom from the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha, who played a central role in bringing pure Buddhism to Tibet. Deeply admired for his wisdom, humility, and compassion, Atisha’s instructions continue to resonate today - offering clear and meaningful advice on how to live with kindness, peace, and purpose.
By keeping Atisha’s Advice in our heart:
we can maintain a peaceful and happy mind
our human nature and good qualities will naturally improve
we will become a positive example in this troubled world
and we will swiftly progress toward the supreme happiness of enlightenment
As Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says,
“Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.”
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This weekend course is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Friday, August 15 (stand-alone)
7:00–8:30 p.m.: Talk & MeditationSaturday, August 16 (stand-alone)
10:00–11:15 a.m.: Talk & Meditation
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Talk & Meditation
Lunch 1pm -3pm
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Talk & MeditationSunday, August 17 (stand-alone)
9:30–10:15 a.m.: Prayers for World Peace
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Sun Morning drop-in class
2:00–3:15 p.m.: Talk & Meditation -
Gen Kelsang Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path for over 25 years.
He is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria.
Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation. -
Full weekend course: $90
Non-member (special rate) - $80
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $37.50 ( No cost for Sunday GP plus 50% discount)
60 Class Pass - $75 (No cost for Sunday GP )Friday only: $15
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Plass - 50% discount
Saturday only: $45
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - 50% discount
Sunday only: $30
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $7.50 (no cost for GP)
60 Class Pass - $15 (no cost for GP)(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Saturday day-course ~How to Live with Kindness, Peace & Purpose
How to Live with
Kindness, Peace & Purpose
Saturday day-course with
Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Zopa
Resident Teacher of KMC Victoria, BC
Take some time out of your busy life to explore practical Buddhist advice on how to stay happy - by finding and developing a source of peace from within. This one stand-alone Saturday day-course might be just what you need to set the stage for discovering genuine happiness.
If you're inspired to go deeper, the Friday and Sunday sessions are also stand-alone. You’ll find benefit in attending any single day - or the entire weekend.
Gen Kelsang Zopa - a visiting Buddhist monk and senior meditation teacher - will offer practical advice to help us deal with the challenges of modern living and transform our life into an authentic path of inner development.
The main teachings are based on Advice from Atisha’s Heart, a timeless piece of heartfelt wisdom from the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha, who played a central role in bringing pure Buddhism to Tibet. Deeply admired for his wisdom, humility, and compassion, Atisha’s instructions continue to resonate today - offering clear and meaningful advice on how to live with kindness, peace, and purpose.
By keeping Atisha’s Advice in our heart:
we can maintain a peaceful and happy mind
our human nature and good qualities will naturally improve
we will become a positive example in this troubled world
and we will swiftly progress toward the supreme happiness of enlightenment
As Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says,
“Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.”
-
This weekend course is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Friday, August 15 (stand-alone)
7:00–8:30 p.m.: Talk & MeditationSaturday, August 16 (stand-alone)
10:00–11:15 a.m.: Talk & Meditation
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Talk & Meditation
Lunch 1pm -3pm
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Talk & MeditationSunday, August 17 (stand-alone)
9:30–10:15 a.m.: Prayers for World Peace
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Sun Morning drop-in class
2:00–3:15 p.m.: Talk & Meditation -
Gen Kelsang Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path for over 25 years.
He is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria.
Renowned for the clarity and depth of his teachings, his warmth and practicality bring to life the ancient art of meditation. -
Full weekend course: $90
Non-member (special rate) - $80
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $37.50 ( No cost for Sunday GP plus 50% discount)
60 Class Pass - $75 (No cost for Sunday GP )Friday only: $15
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Plass - 50% discount
Saturday only: $45
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - 50% discount
Sunday only: $30
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $7.50 (no cost for GP)
60 Class Pass - $15 (no cost for GP)(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Friday class: Staying Happy ~ One Day at a Time
Staying Happy ~ One Day at a Time
Friday 7pm session with
Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Zopa
Resident Teacher of KMC Victoria, BC
Take some time out of your busy life to explore practical Buddhist advice on how to stay happy - by finding and developing a source of peace from within. This one stand-alone session on Friday night might be just what you need to set the stage for discovering genuine happiness.
If you're inspired to go deeper, the Saturday and Sunday sessions are also stand-alone. You’ll find benefit in attending any single day - or the entire weekend.
Gen Kelsang Zopa — a visiting Buddhist monk and senior meditation teacher — will offer practical advice to help us deal with the challenges of modern living and transform our life into an authentic path of inner development.
The main teachings are based on Advice from Atisha’s Heart, a timeless piece of heartfelt wisdom from the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha, who played a central role in bringing pure Buddhism to Tibet. Deeply admired for his wisdom, humility, and compassion, Atisha’s instructions continue to resonate today — offering clear and meaningful advice on how to live with kindness, peace, and purpose.
By keeping Atisha’s Advice in our heart:
we can maintain a peaceful and happy mind
our human nature and good qualities will naturally improve
we will become a positive example in this troubled world
and we will swiftly progress toward the supreme happiness of enlightenment
As Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso says,
“Simply putting this Advice into practice we will naturally become a Bodhisattva, a holy compassionate being who is the object of everybody's love and respect.”
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This weekend course is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Friday, August 15 (stand-alone)
7:00–8:30 p.m.: Talk & MeditationSaturday, August 16 (stand-alone)
10:00–11:15 a.m.: Talk & Meditation
11:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.: Talk & Meditation
Lunch 1pm -3pm
3:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Talk & MeditationSunday, August 17 (stand-alone)
9:30–10:15 a.m.: Prayers for World Peace
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Sun Morning drop-in class
2:00–3:15 p.m.: Talk & Meditation -
Gen Kelsang Zopa has been presenting the profound and practical teachings of the Buddhist path for over 25 years.
He is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria.
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Full weekend course: $90
Non-member (special rate) - $80
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $37.50 ( No cost for Sunday GP plus 50% discount)
60 Class Pass - $75 (No cost for Sunday GP )Friday only: $15
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Plass - 50% discount
Saturday only: $45
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - 50% discount
Sunday only: $30
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $7.50 (no cost for GP)
60 Class Pass - $15 (no cost for GP)(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day course ~ Dealing With Anxiety
Dealing With Anxiety
Half-day course with Jay Roberts
Overcoming anxiety means more than coping with stress. It means replacing the root causes of our worries with powerful, confident attitudes. We can do this through meditation. In this experiential workshop, we will explore where anxiety comes from, how to reduce and eliminate its causes, and learn how to create healthy mental habits for peace. The class will include ample time for meditation, discussion and questions.
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 -
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.:
Talk & Meditation11:00 - 11:30 a.m.:
Refreshment break11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
Talk & Meditation12.30 - 12.45 p.m.:
Informal Q&A time -
Jay Roberts brings a wealth of personal experience and warmth to his meditation classes, acquired through years of dedicated study and practice within Kadampa Buddhism. As a very sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he embodies the qualities of loving-kindness and integrity, making him very approachable and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Half-day Course ~ Learn to Meditate
Learn to Meditate
Half-day Course with Sandra Lewis
True relaxation stems from the practice of inner peace
The purpose of meditation is to calm and quiet the mind, helping us to let go of mental discomfort, worries, or anxiety. Through a daily meditation practice, we can become deeply familiar with peaceful and positive states of mind that lead to genuine happiness.
Whether you're considering trying meditation for the first time or looking to refresh your practice, join us for a half-day session. You'll learn simple yet essential techniques to make your meditation practice successful and achieve the results you’re looking for.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
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 -
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.:
Talk & Meditation11:00 - 11:30 a.m.:
Refreshment break11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.:
Talk & Meditation12:30 - 12:45 p.m.:
Informal Q&A time -
Sandra Lewis
Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.
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Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Day Retreat ~ The Bliss of Meditative Tranquility
The Bliss of Meditative Tranquility
Day Retreat
Learn how to develop meditative stillness and concentration!
In this one-day retreat, we’ll explore how to reduce distractions and train in a state of tranquil abiding - a deeply peaceful mind that can focus single-pointedly on one object of meditation.
Over the course of four sessions, we’ll learn practical methods to enhance our ability to settle the mind, develop deep mental stillness, and let go of inner busyness. As we nurture this skill, we’ll discover a calm and clarity as deep and vast as the ocean.
To support a deeper experience, we’ll observe silence during the refreshment break periods in the morning and afternoon.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00–11:00am — Guided Meditation 1
11:00–11:30am — Morning Refreshment Break (in silence)
11:30am–12:15pm — Guided Meditation 2
12:15–1:45pm — Lunch Break (not in silence)
1:45–2:30pm — Guided Meditation 3
2:30–3:00pm — Afternoon Refreshment Break (in silence)
3:00–4:00pm — Guided Meditation 4 (includes 15 min Q&A)
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $40
80 Class Pass: 50%
& 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Half-day Retreat ~ Resting the Mind
Half-day Retreat ~ Resting the Mind
Learn how to relax your mind and body
Half-day Retreat with Ricardo Díaz Alarcón
Do you ever struggle to achieve deep rest and relaxation, or wish to find more mental peace and a positive mindset? If so, this meditation retreat is designed for you.
With the constant demands of daily life - family, work, and relationships - it can often feel impossible to truly relax and find peace within ourselves. We might try to relax by walking in nature, resting in an armchair, or going on a holiday, but if our mind remains stressed, anxious, or preoccupied, genuine relaxation is not possible.
In this meditation retreat, we will explore simple but powerful meditation techniques that enable you to deeply relax without the need to rely on external stimuli. This will help you discover profound inner peace, joy, and a fresh, positive perspective on your life.
You will also learn how to let go of negative states of mind and guide yourself to a place of profound stillness, helping restore both your mental and physical well-being while discovering a deeper sense of purpose.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:00 - 10:45 AM:
Talk & Guided Meditations10:45 - 11:15 AM:
Refreshment Break11:15 AM - 12:00 PM:
Talk & Guided Meditations12:00 - 12:20 PM:
Refreshment Break12:20 - 1:00 PM:
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Ricardo Díaz Alarcón
Ricardo has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with Kadampa teachers in the US and Canada. He teaches from the heart, with both skill and great clarity. As a sincere teacher and regular volunteer at KMC Canada, he is a great inspiration for others with his genuine inner peace and kindness. -
Regular: $30
80 & 108 Class Pass: no cost
Live-streaming option available to Class Pass holders.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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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]
Booking
Spring Retreat ~ Transform Your Life with Loving Kindness
Transform Your Life with Loving Kindness
Spring Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Chögyan
(Partial booking is available.)
Join us for a weekend meditation retreat that will open your heart and bring peace, loving-kindness, and clarity into your life. Through guided meditations and teachings, you’ll discover the power of cultivating three types of love — affectionate love, cherishing love, and wishing love.
Loving-kindness meditations are simple, potent, and accessible, even for busy people. They help us develop confidence, relax, and improve our relationships with friends, family, and coworkers.
We'll focus on how to integrate these meditations into our daily activities so that you feel empowered to use them throughout the rest of your life.
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Friday, June 6th
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM — IntroductionSaturday, June 7th
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM — Talk and Guided Meditation
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM — Talk and Guided Meditation
3:00 PM - 4:15 PM — Talk and Guided MeditationSunday, June 8th
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM — Talk and Guided Meditation
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This retreat is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Gen Kelsang Chögyan is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal and Vajrayogini Buddhist Center in Vaudreuil. She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 20 years. She constantly encourages us through her sincere example, her deep faith and her great ability to transform all situations into opportunities to progress along the path.
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Full Retreat: $70
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $27.50 ( No cost for Sunday GP plus 50% discount)
60 Class Pass - $55 (No cost for Sunday GP )Friday only: $15
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Plass - 50% discount
Saturday only: $30
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - 50% discount
Sunday only: $25
108 Class Pass - no cost
80 Class Pass - $5 (no cost for GP)
60 Class Pass - $10 (no cost for GP)(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking in the nearby streets. However, it is generally not possible to park for more than 3 hours during the day. It is necessary to have a permit in order to park overnight in the area.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.
Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]