Practical Introduction to the Buddhist Way of Life
with Gen Kelsang Suma
Buddhism offers a practical path for transforming our mind and improving our daily experience of life.
Through meditation and training in positive states of mind, we can gradually reduce stress, worry, and unhappiness, and instead develop qualities such as patience, compassion, and wisdom.
Buddha Shakyamuni said:
‘You are your own protector, and you are your own enemy.’
This points to a powerful truth: our experiences of happiness and suffering depend largely on our own mind and how we respond to life’s challenges.
On this course, we will explore how to follow the Buddhist way of life in a practical and accessible way.
We will learn how to rely upon the Three Jewels — Buddha, Dharma (his teachings), and Sangha (our spiritual friends) - to help us gradually transform our mind from states of stress and negativity into states of peace, clarity, and compassion.
In this way, Buddhist practice becomes something we can bring into daily life, helping us respond to difficulties with greater wisdom and creating the causes for lasting inner peace and happiness.
This is a practical and encouraging introduction to Buddhism and the Buddhist way of life, suitable for those completely new, as well as those with some experience.
Everyone is welcome!
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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 -
10.00–11.30am - Talk & Meditation
11.30–12.00pm - Refreshment Break
12.00–1.00pm - Talk & Meditation
1.00–3.00pm - Lunch Break
3.00–4.30pm - Talk & Meditation & Q&A -
Day course: $45
Supporting Members: 50% off
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]