One of the clearest presentations of the path to enlightenment is a short poem called The Three Principal Aspects of the Path. Composed over 600 years ago by the extraordinary teacher Je Tsongkhapa, this legendary poem distils the vast path to enlightenment into three essential realizations: renunciation, bodhichitta, and the wisdom realizing emptiness.
By gradually gaining experience of these three profound understandings, we can learn to transform every aspect of our life into our spiritual path—with confidence, meaning, and joy.
“You should not be attached to worldly enjoyments,
But strive to find the real meaning of human life
By listening to and practising the instructions given here,
Which all the previous Buddhas practised with delight.”
- Je Tsongkhapa
Each retreat session includes a teaching and guided meditations.
Between sessions there will be time to relax, enjoy refreshments, or connect with others in the community area.
Silence will be observed in the mornings during this retreat, and participants are welcome to attend the retreat on a fully silent basis.
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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 -
Daily schedule includes refreshment breaks mid-morning and mid-afternoon, with a lunch break around 12:30pm.
Saturday 9 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditationSunday 10 January
9:30–10:30am
Teaching & guided meditation11:00am–12:15pm
Supplementary meditation class3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–6:15pm
Chanted prayers (Offering to the Spiritual Guide)Monday 11 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:30pm
Training in concentration sessionTuesday 12 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:15pm
Training in concentration sessionWednesday 13 January
9:30–10:45am
Teaching & guided meditation11:15am–12:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation3:00–4:00pm
Teaching & guided meditation4:30–5:30pm
Teaching & guided meditation7:00–8:00pm
Chanted Prayers (Wishfulfilling Jewel with Offerings) -
Full retreat: $200
Supporting Membership: $100 (50% discount)
Saturday 9th only: $40
Sunday 10th only: $35
Monday 11th only: $45
Tuesday 12th only: $45
Wednesday 13th only: $40
(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 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 supporting member, 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 supporting 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: 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 this residential area.
For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]