Country Retreat - The Healing Power of Compassion
Country Retreat
The Healing Power of Compassion
With 3 Senior Kadampa Teachers
Gen Kelsang Chodor
National Spiritual Director for Canada (Toronto)
Gen Kelsang Kunden
Resident Teacher at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Guelph)
Gen Kelsang Rabgye
Resident Teacher at Samudra Kadampa Buddhist Centre (Hamilton)
The Purpose Of This Retreat
Take the time to stop, relax and heal.
Join this Easter weekend country retreat to enjoy the very essence of your life. Compassion is the mind that transforms into the enlightened mind of a Buddha. Experienced Kadampa teachers will guide you to develop your compassion and help you heal your mind. The healing that comes from compassion benefits ourself and all living beings.
No previous experience of meditation is required.
Everyone welcome!
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At Five Oaks Retreat Centre
1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3
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10% Early bird discount if booked by 28th February
While the actual retreat begins on Friday morning, you have the option to arrive on Thursday afternoon.OPTION 1: Arrive Thursday, April 2 (from 3pm): Includes all sessions plus accommodation for 3 nights and 8 meals from supper on Thursday to breakfast on Sunday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am.
Single room (A single room with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $800
Standard Double Room (2 twin beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 2 people) : $1290
OPTION 2: Arrive Friday, April 3 (between 8:30 and 9:30am): Includes all sessions plus accommodation for 2 nights and 6 meals from lunch on Friday to breakfast on Sunday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am.
Single room (A single room with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $650
Standard Double Room (2 twin beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 2 people) : $1050
Quad (A room with 4 bunk beds with shared bathroom. Price is for 1 person) : $450
OPTION 3: For locals, a commuter price is offered. Includes all sessions, lunch and supper on Friday and Saturday. Retreat ends on Sunday, April 5 at 11am. All prices are for 1 person.
Commuter: $290
Supper for commuters on Thursday 2nd April : $20
Breakfast : $10 each day
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2
3-7pm Optional early arrivalBegin your retreat sooner. On Thursday afternoon, we will set up the meditation room and do food prep. After supper, we will make prayers and enjoy meditation.
7pm Supper
8:30pm Avalokiteshvara Prayers & Meditation|
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3 (holiday)
7-8am Meditation with Gen Chodor
8am Breakfast
8:30-9:30am Registration
10-10:40am Session 1 Introduction & Meditation with Gen Kunden
11-12:30pm Session 2 with Gen Chodor
12:30pm Lunch (after lunch, access to rooms)
2:30-3:30pm Session 3 with Gen Rabgye
4-5:30pm Session 4 with Gen Rabgye
6pm Dinner
7:30-9:30pm Session 5 with Gen Kunden (incl Q&A)
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
7-8am Session 6 Meditation with Gen Kunden
8am Breakfast
9-10:30am Session 7 with Gen Chodor
11-12:30pm Session 8 with Gen Rabgye
12:30pm Lunch
2:30-3:30pm Session 9 with Gen Kunden
4-5:30pm Session 10 with Gen Chodor
5:30pm Dinner
7:30-9:30pm Session 11 Meditation with Gen Rabgye
and Q&A with all teachers
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
7-8am Session 12 Meditation with Gen Rabgye
8am Breakfast
9-11am Session 13 Meditation, Group discussion & Q&A with Gen Chodor
Retreat ends at 11am on Sunday -
Cancellations requested up to March 15th are subject to a 25% non-refundable fee. Please note that it can take up to two weeks for your bank or credit card company to process and post your refund.
No refunds for cancellations after March 15th.
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More information to come soon!
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If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
Half-Day Retreat ～ Simply Meditate
Simply Meditate
Meditations for a Peaceful Heart
Half-Day Retreat with Pauline Chua
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 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 is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1 -
Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Doors open: 1:30 p.m.
- Retreat Session 1: 2:00 - 2:45 p.m.
- Refreshments: 2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
- Retreat Session 2: 3:15 - 4:00 p.m.
- Refreshments: 4:00 - 4:15 p.m.
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Pauline has been studying and practising Buddhism for over 20 years and has worked at KMC Canada as well as KMC Winnipeg. She is a devoted volunteer and is a student of the Teacher Training Programme. She is appreciated for her easy-going nature and calm approach to everything she does.
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Regular: $30 / person
Class pass holders: No Charge
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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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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]