Dharma for Kids (4-12 yrs)
with Jordana Illies and Kelsang Ganden
Booking 24 hours in advance is suggested.
This joyful and inspiring class combines fun games, hands-on activities, and stories based on the teachings of Buddha. Through meditation and simple Dharma lessons, seeds of wisdom are gently planted, growing into insights that can guide them throughout their lives.
Children explore practical ways to deal with everyday challenges, grow their love and compassion for others, and learn a calming meditation to help them feel peaceful and happy.
By attending regularly, children can strengthen valuable life skills such as empathy, self-awareness, respect, concentration, and emotional resilience.
Please note: While your child attends class, you're warmly invited to join the adult meditation session upstairs during this time.
Booking
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These sessions are taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11am - 12:15pm: Kids’ Class
while parents/guardians attend adult class in the main meditation room -
Jordana Illiies is well known for her incredibly kind and gentle nature. She creates a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and supported. As a mom of two children herself, she brings real-life understanding and care to the classes. Having studied and practiced Buddhism for many years, Jordana has a wonderful way of helping children understand and enjoy important Buddhist principles and positive qualities like love, compassion, and patience, in ways they can easily relate to.
Kelsang Ganden is a sincere student on the Foundation Program at KMC Canada. He has been ordained as a Buddhist monk for many years. His teachings are easy to understand and to put into practice in our daily life. He is known for his good heart and his ability to touch the hearts of others through his sincerity. -
$5/child donation
Adult: $15
Class Pass Holders - no cost -
For any questions or inquiries about these sessions, please email: [email protected]