Love, Desire & Attachment
4-week series with Kelsang Zopa
In these meditation classes, we will learn how to bring more harmony, joy, and peace into our relationships by understanding the difference between love, desire, and attachment. These different minds are often confused, and in close relationships we may mistakenly think that our love itself is the cause of the pain we experience.
Buddha taught that love can never cause us problems, but the “sticky” mind of attachment can. When we cling to others to fulfil our wishes, we become emotionally dependent, and like a balloon in the wind, we lose inner stability and mental freedom.
Through developing pure love, we can care for others without clinging and discover a stable source of happiness within our own mind.
Whether you are new to meditation or have some experience, you are warmly invited to join us. Meditations are practised seated on chairs or on cushions, your choice. Each class includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A. Each class is self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any point.
Classes are held in the peaceful, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. After class there will be complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to chat.
We also have many books and materials available at our Temple shop to help people deepen their learning and experience.
No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
Topics
Nov. 25: Are all desires bad? (No!)
Dec. 2: Why attachment hurts
Dec. 9: Why love brings true happiness
Dec. 16: Expanding our love for others
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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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