Open House & Guided Tours
Come and discover Toronto’s
Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace
Sunday, Oct 18 | Anytime between 2 - 5 pm
Free Admission!
📍 631 Crawford St, Little Italy (see map)
Curious about meditation? Never been to a Buddhist temple before? Come and take a look inside.
Our Open House is a relaxed opportunity to explore the Temple, meet members of our community, experience a short guided meditation, and ask any questions you may have.
Drop in anytime between 2 and 5 pm. Stay for as long as you like.
No meditation experience or Buddhist background is needed.
What to Expect
Explore the Temple
Take a guided tour of Toronto’s beautiful Kadampa Buddhist Temple for World Peace, a peaceful space in the heart of the city, and learn about its history and unique features.
Built in 1902 and transformed into a Buddhist Temple in 2005, it is home to a large meditation hall, community spaces, and one of Toronto’s most distinctive Buddhist shrines.
Try a Meditation
Experience a short, beginner-friendly guided meditation. You don’t need to know how to meditate. We’ll guide you through it.
Meet the Community
Enjoy refreshments and informal conversation with the people who practise and volunteer at the Centre. Including Buddhist monks!
Never Been to a Buddhist Temple Before?
You don’t need to be a Buddhist or have any previous meditation experience to visit. Come with your questions, have a look around, and experience the Temple for yourself.
You can come on your own, with friends, or with your family. Everyone is welcome!
Booking
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📍 631 Crawford Street, Toronto
The Temple is easy to get to and well connected by subway, car or on foot.
By TTC:
We're about a 10-minute walk from both Christie and Ossington stations. From Bloor Street, the Temple is just half a block south on Crawford Street.By car:
We’re close to the intersection of Bloor Street and Christie Street, on Crawford Street. Crawford is a one-way street heading north from Harbord to Bloor.Street parking is available in the surrounding neighbourhood, as well as convenient Green P parking nearby: Find nearby Green P parking.
Not sure how to find us?
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Dec. 19
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Sunday, Jan. 17
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Mar. 6
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, Aug. 29
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
SUNDAY, July 12
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Saturday, March 21
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Sunday, Jan 18
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
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2 - 5pm
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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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Open House & Guided Tours
Open House & Guided Tours
Sunday, Dec 7
2-5pm
Everyone is welcome to come visit Toronto’s unique Kadampa Temple.
Join us anytime from 2 to 5pm to enjoy a visit that includes a guided tour, a guided breathing meditation, a video presentation, refreshments and informal questions & answers.
This is a very beautiful place to visit, where kind people gather to create an oasis of peace in our busy city.
-
2 - 5pm
-
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.
Temporary day parking spots nearby: Green P Parking.
-
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]