Heart Jewel
~ Learning the Essential Daily Practice of a Kadampa~
Day course
Discover the heart of Kadampa Buddhist meditation practice!
Heart Jewel is a beautiful, time-tested and traditional meditation practice that brings together everything we need to transform our mind—from distraction, negativity, and confusion, into clarity, compassion, and wisdom.
This day course is a chance to explore the practice more deeply and learn how to make it part of your own daily meditation.
Afterwards, you’ll have the option to continue with a six-week Tuesday evening series at KMCC—perfect for those who wish to grow more confident and familiar with this special 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 -
10:00–11:15am - Teaching & Meditation
11:15–11:45am - Refreshment Break
11:45am–1pm - Teaching & Meditation
Lunch 1-2:30pm
Bring your own vegetarian lunch/at eateries in vibrant neighbourhood2:30 – 4:00pm Teaching & Meditation and 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: $55
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]
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