The Gift of Peace
A Christmas Meditation Retreat
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
Take some time this Christmas to relax, unwind, and reconnect with what really matters.
This retreat is an opportunity to give yourself - and those around you - the most precious gift: the gift of inner peace.
Throughout this gentle course, you’ll receive simple, practical Buddhist teachings and enjoy guided meditations that help you cultivate a kinder, more positive view of yourself and others.
This, in turn, can help you feel more connected, warm, and open-hearted towards those around you.
This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and informal social time, along with the opportunity to ask questions.
This course is suitable for everyone, including those who are completely new to Buddhist meditation.
Everything will be clearly explained and gently guided step by step.
No previous meditation experience is needed.
Everyone is welcome.
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These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop which can help you deepen your understanding of the meditation experience through further study.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Thursday, December 24
6:30 pm: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 pm: Welcome & introduction
8:15 pm: Refreshments & social time
Friday, December 25
9:30 am: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 am: Teaching & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 am: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation
1:00 - 4:00 pm: Christmas Potluck Lunch & Community Meal
4:00 - 5:45 pm: Special Chanted Prayers for Positive Energy
Festive food shared in the community area.
Saturday, December 26
9:30 am: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 am: Teaching & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 am: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 pm: Teaching & Guided Meditation
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US.
He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour.
He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning, 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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Full retreat: $75
80 Supporting Member: $37.50 (50% discount)
108 Class Pass: no cost
Wednesday 24th only: $15
Thursday 25th only: $30
Friday 26th only: $30
(click here for more information about the supporting membership)How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival.
Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door.
Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form.
At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a supporting member, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a supporting member.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards.
For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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By public transport: We are located at an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way street from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in this residential area. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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