Finding Peace in Difficult Times
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
Every day we face challenges in life—from small things like stubbing a toe or getting stuck in traffic, to larger difficulties such as conflict, disappointment, loss, or relationship challenges.
While we cannot always control what happens to us, we can learn to control how we respond and our inner experience of these situations.
In these classes, we will explore practical meditations and ways of thinking that help us remain peaceful and positive when we encounter difficulties in life. By responding to difficulties with wisdom and patience, we can transform challenges into opportunities for growth and inner development.
“When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem, but in reality whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive or peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us; indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development.”
— How to Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on the weekly topic. Every class stands on its own, so you can join at any time and book for individual sessions.
Meditations are practised seated on chairs.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us.
Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.
These classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, quiet and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience through further reading.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Week 1: How Meditation Heals Pain
Week 2: Anger — Is It Worth It?
Week 3: Acceptance and Peace
Week 4: Working Skillfully with Painful Feelings
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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 -
10:30 a.m: Doors open
11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m:
- guided settling meditation
-brief Buddhist prayer (in English), talk & guided meditation
12:15 - 12:45 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments
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Kelsang Zopa has taught Buddhist meditation classes and courses for many years. He is dedicated to helping others discover the benefits of meditation and, through his warm, light-hearted, and down-to-earth example, shows how to apply meditation in daily life — improving our happiness, wisdom, and ability to solve everyday problems. Zopa presents Buddhist teachings in a way that is practical, engaging, and easy to relate to.
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Regular: $15 / person
Supporting Members: no costMembers’ 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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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: [email protected]
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