Healing with Every Breath
a taking & giving retreat
with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
Deeply rooted in the Kadampa Buddhist tradition is a practice called “Mounting Taking and Giving Upon the Breath”.
It is renowned for its ability to open the heart and bring a profound sense of healing and inner peace.
By combining breathing meditation with the practice of Taking and Giving, we gradually shift the mind away from self-centred patterns and towards a more spacious and altruistic way of being.
This practice strengthens concentration, deepens our love and compassion, and builds a wealth of positive energy.
In this way, even the simple act of breathing becomes a powerful spiritual practice.
At first, we engage in this practice during formal meditation sessions, but with familiarity it can gradually be carried into daily life.
Through steady practice, our mind gradually develops the compassionate intention of a Bodhisattva.
Everyone is warmly welcome to attend this powerful guided retreat.
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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 -
Retreat Schedule
10.00–11.30am - Guided Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Guided Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Guided Meditation & Q&A -
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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Day course: $40
Supporting Members: no cost
Members’ discount applied during the booking process.
Live streaming option available to supporting members.
(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 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 member, you may enter your membership code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your membership code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a 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: Crawford Street is an equal distance from either the Christie or the Ossington subway station. The Centre is half a block south of Bloor.
By car: We are located close to the intersection Bloor & Christie, on Crawford Street, which is a one way going north from Harbord to Bloor.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Parking spaces are limited in the residential 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: for example with Green P Parking.A maximum three-hour parking limit applies to all city streets.
Overnight parking: it is necessary to have a permit from the City.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]