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.”
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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
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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]