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]
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