New Year's Eve
The Empowerment of Green Tara
Join us this New Year's Eve for a special evening of guided meditation, inspiration, and the blessings of Green Tara.
Green Tara is a female Buddha known as the Buddha of fearlessness.
Through this beautiful empowerment, we can deepen our connection with her qualities of compassion, wisdom, and courage - drawing inspiration for how we wish to meet the year ahead.
The evening is in three parts:
1. Green Tara Blessing Empowerment
A guided meditation and special ceremony to receive Green Tara's blessings and strengthen our connection with her courage, confidence, and compassion.
2. Refreshments & Social Time
A chance to enjoy refreshments and spend time with our friendly community.
3. Tara Prayers & New Year Meditation
As midnight approaches, we'll gather for candlelit prayers and chanting, setting positive intentions for peace and wellbeing across the world.
Together, we'll welcome the New Year with a peaceful, joyful mind - connecting with the wider international Kadampa community, cultivating inner peace and dedicating it to the peace of our world.
Everyone Welcome!
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7:00 p.m.
Doors Open7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Green Tara Empowerment9:30 - 11:00 p.m.
Refreshments & Social Time11:00 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Candlelit Prayers & Prayers to Arya Tara -
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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In person: $30
80 Class Pass: 50% Discount
108 Class Pass: No costLive Streaming of meditation and prayers is FREE and available to everyone.
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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. 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]