Public Talk ~ Finding Peace in the Digital Age
Finding Peace in the Digital Age
A Public Talk
With international Buddhist Monk
Gen Samten Kelsang
Thursday, November 20th
~ 7:30 - 9 pm ~
$25
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford Street, Toronto, ON M6G 3K1
~ Everyone Welcome ~
The Public Talk
Is it possible to find genuine peace in this digital age?
The fast-paced development of modern technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing stress and anxiety for most people, but would we say the quality of human life is improving? Is there an actual increase in human happiness? Does living in the digital age mean we’re destined to feel stressed and restless?
Despite all the amazing development we have witnessed in recent years, for many of us, technology has had the opposite effect, leaving us more agitated, distracted, addicted, and even fearful. As AI becomes more accessible, we could eventually lose our ability to think for ourselves, weakening our capacity to find happiness within through the power of our own thoughts and feelings.
In this talk, Gen Samten will share a Buddhist perspective on how to develop our capacity to find genuine peace and contentment while living in this ever-evolving digital age. Discover how to create an inner space of calm through the power of your own thoughts, and how to live with technology without being ruled by it.
The Teacher
Gen Samten Kelsang
GEN SAMTEN KELSANG is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre New York. One of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, he oversees the spiritual program at KMC New York, and teaches throughout the US and around the world. Having engaged in a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings, ability to help students improve their practice, and skill in leading practitioners to profound meditative insights.
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Doors Open: 6:30pm
Book Shop Open
Public Talk: 7:30-9pm
Book Shop: 9-9:30pm -
$25
Please note: These fees are for a General Admission. Seats are attributed on a first come, first served basis.
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
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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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.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Public Talk @ University College ~Discover the Power of Buddhist Meditation
Discover the Power of Buddhist Meditation
A Public Talk at University College
With international Buddhist Monk & Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor
Wednesday, October 1st
~ 7:00 - 8:30 pm ~
University College, U of T
15 King's College Circle, Room 140
Toronto, ON M5S 3H7
~ Everyone Welcome ~
The Public Talk
Join Western Buddhist monk Gen Chodor for a talk on how we can unlock the limitless potential of our mind for peace and creativity through Buddhist meditation and an understanding of the nature of our mind.
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor
GEN KELSANG CHODOR is the 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. He is admired by students for his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humor. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
The Public Talk Venue
This public talk will take place in
University College
15 King's College Circle
Room 140
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Regular: $15 / person for bookings
KMCC Class Pass discounts apply.
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Please note: These fees are for a General Admission. Seats are attributed on a first come, first served basis.
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
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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The best way is by public transit. Get off at St George TTC Subway Station and walk south for 15 minutes.
Paid parking (see next tab below)and some on street parking is available.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Booking
Public Talk ~ Is Peace Possible?
Is Peace Possible?
A Public Talk
With internationally renowned Buddhist Monk & Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
Wednesday, November 27th
~ 7:30 - 9:00 pm ~
@Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford Street, M6G 3K1 (see map)
(between Christie Pits & Ossington Stns)
~ Everyone Welcome ~
The Public Talk
In an increasingly hectic and uncertain world, our experience of happiness is fleeting and we find many reasons to be anxious or stressed. We may wonder, “Is peace possible?” It definitely is, but first we need to establish it within our own mind.
In this public talk you will learn:
~ what is the real source of happiness
~ why meditation is important for everyone
~ how to create both inner and outer peace
The Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
NKT Canadian National Spiritual Director
~ Gen-la Kelsang Jampa ~
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the Deputy Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition and the National Spiritual Director for Canada.
As a senior NKT teacher, he has been a devoted student of the internationally acclaimed meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, for over twenty years. Under Geshe Kelsang Gyatso’s guidance, he has taught at numerous centers and events worldwide.
Gen-la Jampa is well-loved for his clear and inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts with sincerity and loving-kindness.
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa has taught internationally throughout the world sharing how world peace is possible - through training our mind in meditation.
Teaching Extract
Watch an extract from a teaching by Gen-la Jampa on how inner peace is the only real cause of happiness.
The Public Talk Venue
This public talk will take place in the quiet, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
Before and after the talk, you can meet our community, enjoy complimentary refreshments, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Our Temple shop also offers a variety of books and other resources to support meditation practice.
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford Street, M6G 3K1
(between Christie Pits & Ossington Stns)
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Wednesday, November 27, 2024
6:30 p.m: Doors Open, Bookstore, Gift shop
7:30 - 9:00 p.m: Public Talk
9:00 - 9:30 p.m: Questions & Answers, Bookstore
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Regular: $35 / person for bookings
80 Class Pass Holder: 50%
108 Class Pass Holder: no cost
Kids 8-15: $17.50(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
Please note: These fees are for a General Admission. Seats are attributed on a first come, first served basis.
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open one hour before the start of the talk.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
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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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.
• The Public Talk fee is $25 / person for bookings made by November 23, 2023, and $35 / person for bookings made after November 23, 2023.
• Cancellations: 25% of the Public Talk fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the Talk (7:30 p.m. EST, November 29, 2023). After this, the Public Talk fee is fully non-refundable.
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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]
Booking
Public Talk ～ Happiness from a Different Source
Happiness from a Different Source ～ How Meditation Changes Everything
Public Talk with International Buddhist Teacher Gen Kelsang Chodor
" If our mind is peaceful we will be free from worries and mental discomfort, and so we will experience true happiness; but if our mind is not peaceful, we will find it very difficult to be happy, even if we are living in the very best conditions. If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances." - Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Meditation is an actual scientific method for developping authentic and long-lasting happiness through developing the capacity of our mind. In this Public Talk, we'll see how happiness and unhappiness have their origins in the mind itself and, therefore, by transforming our mind, we can transform our experiences. This talk is especially suitable for those with a scientific interest in the human mind. No previous experience of meditation is required. Everybody welcome!
This Public Talk will take place at the Ontario Science Centre. *FREE Parking*
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This event is taking place at:
Ontario Science Centre
(Imperial Oil Auditorium)
770 Don Mills Road
North York (ON) M3C 1T3*FREE Parking is available.*
*IMPORTANT: Entrance to the Auditorium has changed from our previous talk due to some construction in the venue. Please arrive early to park behind the Centre (follow signs and directions to get to the back). DOORS OF THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE WILL BE OPEN 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE TALK (AT 6:45 p.m.). Then, there is a 15-20 minutes walk through the Centre to the Auditorium. There will be wheelchairs, elevators and escalators for those that are unable to walk a far distance. Stewards will be on site to guide attendees to the Auditorium.*
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
6:45 p.m: Recommended Arrival Time
7:30 - 9:00 p.m: Public Talk
9:00 - 9:30 p.m: Questions & Answers, Bookstore
*IMPORTANT: Entrance to the Auditorium has changed from our previous talk due to some construction in the venue. Please arrive early to park behind the Centre (follow signs and directions to get to the back). DOORS OF THE ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRE WILL BE OPEN 45 MINUTES BEFORE THE TALK (AT 6:45 p.m.). Then, there is a 15-20 minutes walk through the Centre to the Auditorium. There will be wheelchairs, elevators and escalators for those that are unable to walk a far distance. Stewards will be on site to guide attendees to the Auditorium.*
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Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained as a Kadampa Buddhist Monk and has studied and taught meditation and Buddhism 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.
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Early Bird: $25 / person for bookings made by November 23, 2023
Regular: $35 / person for bookings made after November 23, 2023
Please note: These fees are for a General Admission. Seats are attributed on a first come, first served basis.
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly 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 talk.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
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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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions and refund policy before booking your ticket.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.
• The Public Talk fee is $25 / person for bookings made by November 23, 2023, and $35 / person for bookings made after November 23, 2023.
• Cancellations: 25% of the Public Talk fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the Talk (7:30 p.m. EST, November 29, 2023). After this, the Public Talk fee is fully non-refundable.
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FREE Parking is available
Please visit the Ontario Science Centre website for more information (click here).
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]
Public Talk - How to Be Happy
Public Talk: How to Be Happy
Ancient Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Times
with International Teacher & Buddhist Monk Gen Kelsang Samten
When things go wrong in our life and we encounter difficult situations, we tend to regard the situation itself as our problem. But, in reality, whatever problems we experience come from the mind. If we were to respond to difficult situations with a positive and peaceful mind, they would not be problems for us. Indeed, we may even come to regard them as challenges or opportunities for growth and development. Problems arise only if we respond to difficulties with a negative state of mind. Therefore, if we want to be happy all the time and to be free from problems, we must maintain and develop a peaceful mind.
The ancient wisdom of Buddha's teachings gives a refreshing perspective that encourages us to look at life differently. We can solve daily problems, find real inner peace and enjoy deep happiness from practicing these time-honoured meditations and transformative ways of thinking. This talk is open to everyone, Buddhists and non-Buddhists. Everyone is welcome!
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This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
7:00 p.m: Doors open
7:30 - 9:00 p.m: Public Talk
9:00 - 9:30 p.m: Bookstore & Giftshop
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Gen Samten Kelsang is the Resident Teacher at KMC New York. He is dedicated to helping everyone find peace of mind through the experience of meditation and through developing the capacity of their minds. As one of Venerable Geshe-la’s senior disciples, Gen Samten has had the unique opportunity to engage in a three-year retreat and carries with him a wealth of experience in skillfully guiding sincere practitioners to profound meditative insights on retreat. He is renowned for the clarity of his teachings and his ability to help students improve their meditation practice, taking them to deeper levels of experience. He is also greatly admired for his warm personality and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and pure example.
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Early Bird: $25 / person (for bookings made by June 11, 2023)
Regular: $35 / person (for bookings made after June 11, 2023)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is strongly 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 talk.
To pre-register, fill out the booking form below. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
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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Please familiarize yourself with our terms & conditions below before making your booking.
• Full payment is required at time of booking.
• The fee Public Talk fee is $25/person for bookings made by June 11, 2023, and $35/person for bookings made after June 11, 2023.
• Cancellations: 25% of the Public Talk fee is non-refundable in the case of cancellations up to 24 hours before the start of the Talk (7:30 p.m. EDT, 13 June, 2023). After this, the Public Talk fee is fully non-refundable.
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If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: [email protected]