Heart Jewel - The Essential Practices of
Kadampa Buddhism
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Chodor
In this six-class series, Gen Kelsang Chodor will guide us in discovering the beauty and power of the Heart Jewel meditation practice. Through this special practice, we can let go of negativity, create positive energy, and open our hearts to receive inspiration and blessings. This helps us naturally move forward on the path of inner peace and spiritual growth, both in Sutra and Tantra.
Everyone is welcome—whether you're new to meditation or have some experience. Join Gen Chodor, Resident Teacher of KMC Canada, and learn how the Heart Jewel practice can help us develop greater compassion, wisdom, and confidence in our meditation.
These classes are based on the book Heart Jewel by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
Each class in this series is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. After each class, you are invited to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. We also have many books and other meditation materials available at our Temple shop to help you deepen your understanding and meditation experience through further reading.
Heart Jewel Chanted Prayer sessions (free and in English) are held at the Centre every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30pm-6:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Prayer booklets* are available for use.
*The book and the prayer booklet are available to purchase at the Book Shop at the Centre or online at Tharpa Publications Canada.
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Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Our classes begin with a brief introduction, followed by an initial guided meditation to settle the mind and create a feeling of inner peace. This is followed by a talk on an aspect of meditation practice related to the series topic, and concludes with a guided meditation related to the talk.
After each class, we invite you to join us in our community room for complimentary refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions.
You do not need to be a Buddhist to attend, and no previous experience with meditation is required.
Everybody 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 -
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
8:15 - 8:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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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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Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
Live-streaming option is available to Class pass holders.
(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 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 class pass holder, 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 class pass holder.
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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Parking spaces are limited in the residential neighbourhood. For this reason, it is easier to come by public transport if this is an option for you.
It is possible to find parking further away in the nearby streets. Please allow more travel time.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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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 -
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca
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