Heruka Body Mandala
Summer Retreat
With special Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Please note: This retreat is for those who have already received Highest Yoga Tantra (HYT) empowerment, or who have the intention to receive one in the near future.
To lead all living beings to the supreme happiness of enlightenment, all the Buddhas’ compassion appears in the form of Heruka. Through relying on Heruka with faith we will attain the realization of the union of great bliss and emptiness, which is the actual quick path to enlightenment.
By meditating on Heruka Body Mandala we receive powerful blessings that free us from all obstacles to our spiritual practice and enable us to attain profound spiritual realizations quickly. This retreat focuses on the profound tantric practice of Yoga of Buddha Heruka.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is a senior Teacher in the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU). He began practising Kadam Dharma in Toronto in 1995 and has been a Kadampa monk and Teacher under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 30 years.
In the past, he has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as our Canadian National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well as Madhyamaka KMC and Bodhisattva KMC in the UK.
He is well known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical and often humorous way, so that we can easily relate to them and put them into practice in our day-to-day lives.
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Full weekend retreat: $90
Friday only: $15
Saturday only: $35
Sunday only: $40
Discount for Supporting Members: 100%Members’ discount will be applied during booking process.
Live-streaming option is available to Supporting Members.
(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 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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Friday
Introduction: 7:00–8:30 PMSaturday
Session 1: 9:30–10:45 AM
Session 2: 11:30 AM–12:45 PMLunch: 1:00–2:30 PM
Session 3 (including Q&A): 2:30–4:00 PM
Sunday
Session 4: 9:00–10:15 AM
Meditation Class: 11:00 AM–12:15 PMLunch: 12:30–2:00 PM
Session 5 (including Q&A): 2:00–3:30 PM
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More info to come.
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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.
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, please email: [email protected]