Spring Retreat ~ How to Build Spiritual Experience
How to Build Spiritual Experience
A Life of Great Meaning and Joy
Spring Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Monk & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Khedrub
(Partial booking is available.)
“ When we understand clearly that inner peace is the real source of happiness, and how, through spiritual practice, we can experience progressively deeper levels of inner peace, we will develop tremendous enthusiasm to practice. ” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Over 2,500 years ago, Buddha gave sublime teachings on how to become more peaceful, confident and compassionate, and how the real source of happiness is inner peace. Since inner peace and all those good qualities can be cultivated through spiritual practice, we can see that by taking Buddha's teachings to heart and contemplating their meaning, we can build stable and authentic spiritual experiences in our heart.
This retreat will explore the very essence of Buddha's teaching and offer a variety of ways that we transform our spiritual knowledge into spiritual experience. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
*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.*
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Friday, June 7, 2024
Doors open: 6:30pm
7:00-8:30pm. Teaching class
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Doosr open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15am
11:45-1:00pm
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Doors open: 10:30am
11:00am-12:15pm. Teaching class
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Monday, June 10, 2024
Doors open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15pm
11:45-1:00pm
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Doors open: 9:30am
10:00-11:15am
11:45-1:00pm
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This retreat is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Gen Kelsang Khedrub is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Center Boston. He has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism under the guidance of Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for almost 30 years.
His heartfelt teachings are presented with clarity and humour, making them accessible to everyone. Through his humility and deep understanding of Buddha’s teachings, Gen Khedrub provides an inspiring example of a contemporary Buddhist practitioner we can follow.
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Full Retreat = $114
Class pass holders: 50% discount (click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Friday, June 7, 2024
7:00-8:30pm. Teaching class $15
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Full Day $28
10:00-11:15am $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Sunday, June 9, 2024
Full Day $23
11:00am-12:15pm. Teaching class $15
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Monday, June 10, 2024
Full Day $28
10:00-11:15pm $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
3:30-5:00pm with Q&A $8
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Full day $20
10:00-11:15am $10
11:45-1:00pm $10
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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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada offers a variety of accommodation options, including single rooms, dormitories, and a private retreat apartment. While staying onsite in our comfortable accommodations is not a prerequisite, it provides retreat and class participants with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the meditation retreat or course they are attending.
The rooms are in limited quantity. For further information and to submit a request, please click here.
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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket. For more information, please click here.
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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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Relaxation
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Escape the stress and busyness of daily life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, June 29, 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 Gonzalez-Castaneda
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.
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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Kind Heart
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Rocio Jurado
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Explore a powerful sequence of meditations that help us to develop a calm mind and special inner qualities, such as patience, kindness, generosity, compassion and love.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, July 20, 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 -
Rocio Jurado
Rocio has been studying and practising Buddhist meditation for many years with several senior Kadampa teachers. She embodies Buddha’s warmth and loving-kindness, making her very approachable. She teaches from her heart and personal experience in a simple, yet practical way, touching the hearts of all those who listen to her.
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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.
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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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.
-
-
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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Summer Retreat ~ Igniting the Fire of Wisdom
Igniting the Fire of Wisdom
The Blissful Path to Enlightenment
Summer Retreat with Kadampa Buddhist Nun & Guest Teacher Gen Kelsang Demo
(Partial booking is available.)
This retreat will be based on the teachings received at the NKT-IKBU Summer Festival 2024 on the Heart Sutra and the practices of 'The Blissful Path' and 'The Uncommon Yoga of Inconceivability'.
This is a precious opportunity to immerse ourselves in these sublime and meaningful meditations. Through taking these insights deep into our heart, we can integrate them into our daily life, thereby transforming every moment of our life into the blissful path to enlightenment.
*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.*
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More information coming soon…
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This retreat is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
Open Google MapsKadampa Meditation Centre Canada is an Urban Kadampa Meditation Temple set in peaceful surroundings, dedicated to assisting people from all walks of life in finding inner deep peace, contentment, and meaning in their lives.
The meditation sessions in this retreat will be held in the inspiring and uplifting meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. This meditation room is filled with a sense of serenity and positive energy, and it houses a striking shrine that includes an 8ft Buddha statue.
Since its establishment in 2005, thousands of people from both Canada and abroad have visited KMC Canada, attended courses, and meditated here, contributing to the room's special atmosphere of blessings and tranquillity
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Gen Kelsang Demo is the Midwestern U.S. National Spiritual Director and the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Washington D.C. She has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than 25 years and has been teaching Kadampa Buddhism since 1998. Gen Kelsang Demo is deeply respected as a sincere Teacher and practitioner. She demonstrates a wealth of practical knowledge and provides clear and inspiring teachings for people of all levels of interest.
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More information coming soon…
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Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada offers a variety of accommodation options, including single rooms, dormitories, and a private retreat apartment. While staying onsite in our comfortable accommodations is not a prerequisite, it provides retreat and class participants with the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the meditation retreat or course they are attending.
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 -
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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Relaxation
Half-day Meditation Retreat
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Escape the stress and busyness of daily life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, August 31, 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 -
More information coming soon…
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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.
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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.
-
-
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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Clear Mind
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Kelsang Dipam
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Meditate on the clarity of the mind itself. This way of meditating overcomes our mental busyness and negative thoughts and connects us to our limitless essential nature.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
-
-
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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day course ～ Learn to Meditate
Learn to Meditate
Find Your Inner Peace
Half-day Course with Ian Tuttell
The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful so that we can find relief from mental discomfort, worries or anxiety. Through a qualified meditation practice, we become deeply familiar with states of mind that are conducive to pure and lasting happiness.
Whether you've been thinking of trying meditation or you simply wish to reboot your meditation practice, join us for half a day, where you will learn simple yet important techniques to ensure that your meditation practice is successful and brings the wanted results.
In particular, we will learn the principal difficulties, or obstacles, to a successful meditation session - mental wandering and mental sinking, as well as how to overcome them. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
*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.*
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, May 4, 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.
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Ian Tuttell has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years under the guidance of many senior teachers within Kadampa Buddhism.
As a dedicated volunteer and teacher at KMC Canada, he embodies the principles of loving-kindness and service to others. His classes are renowned for their clarity and warmth, providing students with a clear, comprehensive, down-to-earth, and practical insight into meditation.
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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.
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.
-
-
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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Half-day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Clear Mind
Half-day Meditation Retreat with Maria Gonzalez-Castaneda
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Meditate on the clarity of the mind itself. This way of meditating overcomes our mental busyness and negative thoughts and connects us to our limitless essential nature.
-
This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
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.
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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.
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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 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Clarity of Mind
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subsides and our mind becomes still, a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.” - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
The real source of happiness is inner peace. If our mind is peaceful, we will be happy all the time, regardless of external conditions, but if it is disturbed or troubled in any way, we will never be happy, no matter how good our external conditions may be. In this half-day meditation retreat we will learn how to meditate on the mind itself with a sequence of beautiful and profound meditations taught by Buddha. With regular practice, these meditations help us to experience mental clarity and a deep and profound inner peace.
Through training in concentration observing our own mind we can overcome distractions and come to experience for ourself the inner peace arising from the clarity of the mind. This way of meditating also overcomes quickly our worries, anxiety, negative thoughts and other mental busyness. It connects us directly to our limitless essential nature - our root mind, which is like an ocean of inner peace and bliss at our heart.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, August 26, 2023
1:30 p.m: Doors open
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m: Retreat Session 1
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m: Complimentary Refreshments
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3 -
Gabrielle is the Education Program Coordinator for Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. A sincere practitioner, she applies Buddha's teachings in her daily life and transmits their usefulness in our daily lives. Her teachings are very practical and sometimes flavoured with humour.
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Inner Freedom
Inner Freedom
The Blissful Path of Vajrayogini ~ Post-Summer Festival Retreat with Guest Teacher Tiphaine Perrier
''When the yogini of my own mind, the union beyond intellect, the primordial state of inexpressible emptiness and clarity, the original nature free from arising, ceasing and abiding, recognizes its own entity, may I be forever nourished.'' - Quick Path to Great Bliss
In this post-festival retreat we will be guided into profound meditations on the Highest Yoga Tantra practice of Buddha Vajrayogini, Quick Path to Great Bliss, based on the instructions received in this year’s NKT-IKBU International Summer Festival. This is a precious opportunity to immerse ourselves in these sublime and meaningful meditations. Through taking these meditations and insights deep into our heart, we can integrate them into our daily life, thereby transforming every moment of our life into the blissful path to permanent inner freedom.
Please note: This is not a drop in retreat. You must have previously received the blessing empowerments of Heruka and Vajrayogini (or have the sincere wish to receive them at the soonest opportunity) in order to engage in this retreat. For further information and to apply, please email [email protected].
** Accommodation is available for this event. Please visit the Accommodation page for more information and to submit a request. **
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Friday, August 18, 2023
7:00 p.m: Doors open
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: IntroductionSaturday, August 19, 2023
8:30 a.m: Doors open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m: Retreat Session 1
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Refreshments
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 2
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m: Lunch Break
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m: Retreat Session 3
4:30 p.m - 5:30 p.m: Refreshments
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m: Retreat Session 4
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with tsogSunday, August 20, 2023
8:30 a.m: Doors open
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m: Retreat Session 5
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m: Refreshments and Q&As
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m: Retreat Session 6 -
Tiphaine Perrier is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Trois-Rivières, Québec. She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for over 10 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Her joyful and sincere example in daily life, and her warm and practical approach to the teachings, help and inspire everyone to become the person they truly wish to be.
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Full Retreat
Regular: $75 / person
Class pass holders: $37.50 / personFriday only
Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: $7.50 / personRetreat Sessions
Regular: $10 / person
Class pass holders: $5 / 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.
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Some items might be useful during this retreat.
- Prayer booklets: We will be using the sets of prayers: Quick Path to Great Bliss and Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples.
- Books: This retreat will be mainly based on the instructions in the book: The New Guide to Dakini Land, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, but also Modern Buddhism also by the same author.
All suggested prayer booklets and books are available at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada Bookstore & Giftshop.
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Accommodation is available for this retreat. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Relaxation
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
Escape the stress and busyness of city life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment. During a meditation retreat, we reduce our normal daily activities and concentrate for a period of time on developing our peaceful minds and spiritual qualities – finding happiness from within. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everyone is welcome!
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, July 8, 2023
1:30 p.m: Doors open
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m: Session 1
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Session 2
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m: Refreshments
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Session 3
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more information coming soon…
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
How to Live a Spiritual Life (Retreat)
How to Live a Spiritual Life
Following the Buddhist Path
Annual Refuge Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen & others
During this retreat, we will spend time developing the beautiful mind of refuge, our actual protection from pain and problems. Through the practice of going for refuge, we gradually build a stable peace, joy and freedom within our own heart, giving us the confidence and strength to make authentic spiritual progress that we can then share with others.
We attain permanent freedom from suffering by sincerely relying upon the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. Dharma is like medicine that protects us from the sufferings caused by our delusions. Buddha is the doctor who gives us this medicine, and the Sangha are the nurses who assist us. Understanding this, we go for refuge to Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
Even though this retreat is part of the commitments of the Teacher Training Programme, it is suitable for everyone. Each session will emphasize a different aspect of the practice of going for Refuge, using clear instructions from books written by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, such as, Joyful Path of Good Fortune. Although each session will build up on the previous one, they are all self-contained and can be attended individually.
Both afternoon sessions on Sunday, and the first session on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings will be guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen. All other sessions will be guided by Teachers currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme (TTP) at KMC Canada. Everyone is welcome!
** Accommodation is available for this event. Please visit the Accommodation page for more information and to submit a request. **
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Sunday, June 25th
Session 1: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - guided Gen ThekchenMonday, June 26th
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by TTP student
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by TTP studentTuesday, June 27th
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by TTP student
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by TTP studentWednesday, June 28th
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by TTP student
Session 3: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - guided by TTP student -
The main Teacher for this retreat is our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen. He will be guiding both afternoon sessions on Sunday, and the first session on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. All other sessions will be guided by Teachers currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme (TTP) at KMC Canada.
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 as 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.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Thekchen usually teaches the Sunday and Wednesday morning, and Tuesday evening classes. He also teaches at special events, courses and workshops as well as our two in-depth study programs, the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
Click here for more information about the Teacher Training Programme.
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Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Teacher Training Programme Students: IncludedHow 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.
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Some books and prayer booklets might be useful during this retreat.
- Prayer booklets: We will be using the sets of prayers: Essence of Good Fortune and Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples.
- Books: This retreat will be mainly based on the instructions in the book: Joyful Path of Good Fortune, Modern Buddhism and the New Meditation Handbook, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
All suggested prayer booklets and books are available at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada Bookstore & Giftshop.
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Accommodation is available for this retreat. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Relaxation
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
Escape the stress and busyness of city life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our normal daily activities and concentrate for a period of time on developing our peaceful minds and spiritual qualities – finding happiness from within. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everyone is welcome!
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, June 10, 2023
1:30 p.m: Doors open
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m: Session 1
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Session 2
4:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m: Refreshments
4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m: Session 3
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Alex Pop 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 and positive outlook, as well as for his kindness and sharp wisdom.
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Offering our Faith
Offering our Faith
Retreat in Honour of our Spiritual Guide and Founder
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our Root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU).
But on the auspicious day of June 4th, at Kadampa centres around the world, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the Special Prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra in a one-day retreat.
Our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen will give a brief introduction to the retreat the previous evening, Saturday June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. There will then be three unguided retreat sessions using the prayer booklet The Hundreds of Deities of the Joyful Land According to Highest Yoga Tantra and the Special Request Prayer. In the evening, the retreat will conclude with Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, 3 June, 2023
7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Introduction - with Gen Kelsang ThekchenSunday, 4 June, 2023
9:00 - 10:30 a.m: Retreat Session 1 (unguided)
2:00 - 3:30 p.m: Retreat Session 2 (unguided)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m: Refreshments
4:30 - 6:00 p.m: Retreat Session 3 (unguided)
7:30 - 9:30 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Prayers -
The Saturday evening introduction to the retreat will be guided by our Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen.
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.
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There is no charge for this event.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Kind Heart
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
Explore a powerful sequence of meditations that help us to develop a calm mind and special inner qualities, such as patience, kindness, generosity, compassion and love.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our normal daily activities and concentrate for a period of time on developing our peaceful minds and spiritual qualities – finding happiness from within. No previous experience of meditation is necessary. Everyone is welcome.
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, June 3, 2023
12:30 p.m: Doors open
1:00 - 1:45 p.m: Session 1
1:45 - 2:15 p.m: Refreshments
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m: Session 2
3:00 - 3:15 p.m: Refreshments
3:15 - 4:00 p.m: Session 3
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more information coming soon…
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Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: no chargeHow 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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Training in Concentration
Training in Concentration
A Powerful Method to Soothe the Mind
Urban Meditation Retreat with Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Life can be hectic and overwhelming. It’s easy to be “on” all the time without ever taking the time to be quiet and enjoy some time of rest and recharging. This urban retreat is a wonderful opportunity to take a break and enjoy meditation, rest and reflection. This retreat will include guided meditations on the breath using the very simple yet profound mantra: OM AH HUM, the mantra of all Buddhas.
Gen Thekchen will introduce the practice on Friday evening and on Saturday will guide 5 short meditation sessions to help lead the mind to a state of deep concentration and peace. There will be short breaks to go for a walk, read and contemplate.
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Friday, May 19, 2023
7:00 p.m: Doors open
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m: IntroductionSaturday, May 20, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m: Session 1
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m: Refreshments
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Session 2
11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m: Refreshments
11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m: Session 3
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m: Lunch Break
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m: Session 4
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m: Refreshments
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m: Session 5 -
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.
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Whole Event:
Regular: $65 / person
Class Pass Holders: $32.50 / personFriday Night Introduction:
Regular: $15 / person
Class Pass Holders: $7.50 / personRetreat Sessions:
Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
(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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Great Treasury of Merit
Great Treasury of Merit
Annual Guru Yoga & Mandala Offerings Retreat
with Gen Kelsang Thekchen & others
For those who wish for a deep inner transformation, this annual meditation retreat offers an opportunity to familiarize ourselves with two in-depth Buddhist practices: Guru Yoga and Mandala Offerings. Both practices are powerful ways to fill our mind with merit, or good fortune, and to receive profound and transformative blessings. They are indispensable for those who are serious about attaining authentic spiritual realizations, in particular the state of full enlightenment.
The practice of Guru Yoga is a special way of relying upon our Spiritual Guide with faith and correct imagination, in order to receive his or her blessings. The practice of Mandala Offerings is an offering of the entire universe visualized as a Pure Land, with all its inhabitants as pure beings.
Even though this retreat is part of the commitments of the Teacher Training Programme, it is suitable for everyone. Each session will emphasize a different aspect of these two practices, using clear instructions from the book, Great Teasury of Merit, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche. Although each session will build up on the previous one, they are all self-contained and can be attended individually.
The first session every day will be guided by our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen. All other sessions will be guided by Teachers currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme (TTP) at KMC Canada. Everyone is welcome!
** Accommodation is available for this event. Please visit the Accommodation page for more information and to submit a request. **
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Monday, May 1st
Introduction & Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by another TeacherTuesday, May 2nd
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by another TeacherWednesday, May 3rd
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 3: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - guided by another TeacherThursday, May 4th
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by another TeacherFriday, May 5th
Session 1: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - guided by Gen Thekchen
Session 2: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 3: 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher
Session 4: 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. - guided by another Teacher -
The main Teacher for this retreat is our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen. He will be guiding the first session every day. All other sessions will be guided by Teachers currently studying on the Teacher Training Programme (TTP) at KMC Canada.
About Gen Kelsang Thekchen
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 as 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.
At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Thekchen usually teaches the Sunday and Wednesday morning, and Tuesday evening classes. He also teaches at special events, courses and workshops as well as our two in-depth study programs, the Foundation Program and the Teacher Training Program.
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Regular: $10 / person / session
Class Pass Holders: $5 / person / session
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Teacher Training Programme Students: IncludedHow 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.
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Some items might be useful during this retreat.
- Mandala Kit: Mandala offerings can be done either mentally, through imagination, or mentally and physically, by using a traditional mandala kit and some rice.
- Prayer booklets: We will be using the sets of prayers: Offering to the Spiritual Guide and Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche from his Faithful Disciples.
- Books: This retreat will be mainly based on the instructions in the book: Great Treasury of Merit, by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, but we will also study a few extracts from the books, The New Guide to Dakini Land and Joyful Path of Good Fortune, also by the same author.
All suggested prayer booklets and books, as well as mandala kits and precious stones are available at the Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada Bookstore & Giftshop.
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Accommodation is available for this retreat. For more information and to submit a request, please click here.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for Relaxation
Half-Day Meditation Retreat
Escape the stress and busyness of city life to discover the peace of meditation. Be guided through simple meditations that relax the body and the mind, leading to a deep experience of inner peace and contentment.
During a meditation retreat, we reduce our normal daily activities and concentrate for a period of time on developing our peaceful minds and spiritual qualities – finding happiness from within. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everyone is welcome!
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This event will take place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, April 1, 2023
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m: Session 1
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m: Refreshments
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m: Session 2
12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m: Refreshments
12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m: Session 3
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more information coming soon…
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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Escape ~ Rest & Rejuvenate
Escape ~ Rest & rejuvenate ~ Quiet your Mind ~ Find Stillness Within ~ Day-and-a-Half Retreat
Long Life, Wisdom & Merit
Long Life, Wisdom & Merit ~ Annual Retreat on the Yoga Buddha Amitayus ~ with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate ~ Meditations for Relaxation ~ Half-Day Meditation Retreat
Clear Light of Bliss
Clear Light of Bliss ~ An instruction of the Ganden Oral Lineage ~ with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen
A Wishfulfilling Jewel for the World
A Wishfulfilling Jewel for the World ~ Special Close Retreat collecting 100,000 mantras of Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka ~ with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Thekchen