This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, May 11, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sandra Lewis

Having studied and practised Buddha’s teachings for many years, Sandra has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation. An experienced teacher of KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and passion for Buddha’s wisdom. Her classes, delivered with clarity and insight, help people understand the practical application of Buddha’s teachings in their daily lives.

Regular: 30 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

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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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, April 27, 2024
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

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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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, April 20, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Suggested follow-up to the course: Saturday, April 20 - Sunday, April 21, 2024: Refuge Retreat (Bookings for this retreat are made separately.)

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, April 6, 2024
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m: Retreat Session 1
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Complimentary Refreshments
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3

Maria brings a wealth of personal experience to her meditation classes acquired through years of dedicated study, practice, and completion of long meditation retreats within Kadampa Buddhism.

As a dedicated teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, she embodies warmth and loving-kindness, making her very approachable and easy to relate to.

Maria teaches in an engaging, practical manner, inspiring people in their meditation practice and helping them discover their own source of happiness from within.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Accommodations are available for those engaging in this retreat. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, March 9, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Judi Watson has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years and she has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation from her own personal experience.

As both a long-term teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and happiness from within. Her classes are delivered with clarity, warmth, and in a down-to-earth, practical, and highly accessible manner.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, March 2, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Saturday, January 27, 2024
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he usually teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programs; the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
FP & TTP students: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, December 9, 2023
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tracy is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and has been a sincere practitioner at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada for many years. She presents Buddha's teachings in a light and practical way that is suitable for everyone.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, November 18, 2023
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, November 4, 2023
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Kelsang Dipam is a sincere, dedicated student on the Teacher Training Program at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.

He is known for his love of Buddha’s teachings, his contagious enthusiasm, his joyful effort in his practice and positive outlook, as well as for his kindness, wisdom and compassionate approach to his teaching.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

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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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, September 30, 2023
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
- Refreshments: 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Tracy is a student on the Teacher Training Programme and has been a sincere practitioner at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada for many years. She presents Buddha's teachings in a light and practical way that is suitable for everyone.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, September 16, 2023
- Doors open: 9:30 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
- Refreshments: 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
- Teaching & Meditation: 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. 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, he will teach the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: $20 / person
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)

Audio Recordings: $10 / person

Accommodations are available for those attending this event. The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.

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

Open Google Maps

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.

Temporary day parking spots nearby: Some options are available for temporary day parking spots nearby, for example with the following companies: Green P Parking, Spot Hero.

Temporary on-street permit parking in Toronto: Provided space is available, a temporary parking permit may be purchased by residents and their guests to park a motor vehicle on a street designated under the permit parking program of the city of Toronto. This program generally services those residential areas where driveways are not common. If you choose this option, please avoid parking on Crawford St. if possible. You may get a ticket as it is complaint driven and the residents have limited space for their own street parking on Crawford St.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, August 26, 2023

9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Session 1
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Session 2

Rose is a sincere practitioner who has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for over 12 years. She is a student on the Teacher Training Program and explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

Rose is a warm-hearted and dedicated volunteer member of our spiritual community and is a responsible for our Bookstore & gift shop as well as Tharpa Publications Canada.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Accommodation is available for this event. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, July 8, 2023

9:30 a.m: Doors open

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Session 1

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Session 2

Tracy is a student on the Teacher Training Program and has been a sincere practitioner at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada for many years. She presents Buddha's teachings in a light and practical way that is suitable for everyone.

Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event will take place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

9:30 a.m: Doors open

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Session 1

11:15 - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Session 2

1:00 - 2:30 p.m: Lunch break

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Session 3

Eng Chuen Chuah is the gompa (meditation room) manager and a ritual assistant at KMC Canada. A student on the Foundation Program, he has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for many years.

Eng is a sincere and committed practitioner who loves sharing Buddha’s wisdom with others, especially his own insights of how to integrate Dharma into busy daily life.

Regular: $45 / person
Class pass holders: $15 / person

(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

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Saturday, June 24, 2023
1:30 p.m: Doors open
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Teaching & Meditation
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m: Refreshments
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: -50% for class pass holders ($20 / person)
(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Accommodation is available for this event. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]

This event is taking place at:

Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1

Open Google Maps

Saturday, June 10, 2023
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Teaching & Meditation
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Teaching & Meditation

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 24 years.

He has been the Resident Teacher at Kuluta Buddhist Centre in Kingston, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada as the National Spiritual Director, at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver as well established Kadampa Centres, 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, making them easy to put into practice in everyday life.

Regular: $40 / person
Class pass holders: -50% for class pass holders ($20 / person)
(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.

It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.

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.

Please click here to familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.

If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]