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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
May
23

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
May
30

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jun.
6

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jun.
13

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jun.
20

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ June 20: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ June 27: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ July 4: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ July 11: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ July 18: Clarity

(July 25, Aug 1 and Aug 8 ~ No class due to Summer Festival in the UK)

Week 6 ~ Aug 15: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Aug 22: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Aug 29: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Sept 5: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jun.
27

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ June 20: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ June 27: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ July 4: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ July 11: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ July 18: Clarity

(July 25, Aug 1 and Aug 8 ~ No class due to Summer Festival in the UK)

Week 6 ~ Aug 15: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Aug 22: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Aug 29: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Sept 5: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jul.
4

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ June 20: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ June 27: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ July 4: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ July 11: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ July 18: Clarity

(July 25, Aug 1 and Aug 8 ~ No class due to Summer Festival in the UK)

Week 6 ~ Aug 15: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Aug 22: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Aug 29: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Sept 5: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Jul.
11

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ June 20: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ June 27: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ July 4: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ July 11: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ July 18: Clarity

(July 25, Aug 1 and Aug 8 ~ No class due to Summer Festival in the UK)

Week 6 ~ Aug 15: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Aug 22: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Aug 29: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Sept 5: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
May
16

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
May
16

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
May
9

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
May
9

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
May
2

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
May
2

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Apr.
25

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Apr.
25

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Apr.
18

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Apr.
18

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Apr 18: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Apr 25: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ May 2: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ May 9: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ May 16: Clarity

Week 6 ~ May 23: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ May 30: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ June 6: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ June 13: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Apr.
11

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
April 11 - Developing a Balanced Mind

April 18 - Loving-Kindness Meditation

April 25 - Gratitude and Interconnection

May 2 - Dissolving the Self/Other Barrier

May 9 - Releasing the Gravity of Unhappiness

May 16 -Cultivating the Gravity of Peace

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Apr.
11

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes | April 11 class with Judi Watson

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Judi has been studying and practicing Buddhist meditation for over 20 years and she has a deep enthusiasm for sharing the transformative power of meditation from her own personal experience. As both a long-term teacher and volunteer at KMC Canada, she embodies a natural joy and happiness from within. Her classes are delivered with clarity, warmth, and in a down-to-earth, practical, and highly accessible manner.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Apr.
4

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics (No class March 28. Resume the following week)
Mar.
28

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics (No class March 28. Resume the following week)

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival... resume the following week.

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Mar.
21

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Mar.
21

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life: 7-week series with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
Week 1 ~ Feb 8: Quietening the mind
Week 2 ~ Feb 15: Discovering your purpose
Week 3 ~ Feb 22: Prioritising what’s important
Week 4 ~ Feb 29: The journey of self
Week 5 ~ Mar 7: Staying inside peace
Week 6 ~ Mar 14: Creating future happiness
Week 7 ~Mar 21: Which way to happiness?

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Mar.
14

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life: 7-week series with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
Week 1 ~ Feb 8: Quietening the mind
Week 2 ~ Feb 15: Discovering your purpose
Week 3 ~ Feb 22: Prioritising what’s important
Week 4 ~ Feb 29: The journey of self
Week 5 ~ Mar 7: Staying inside peace
Week 6 ~ Mar 14: Creating future happiness
Week 7 ~Mar 21: Which way to happiness?

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Mar.
14

Drop-in Class @ KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class @KMCC~ Meditation Basics
Mar.
7

Drop-in Class @KMCC~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life
Mar.
7

@ Bloor West Village with Gen Chodor ~ Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life

Meditations & Buddhist Wisdom for a Happy Life: 7-week series with Gen Chodor

Thursday Evening Classes @ Bloor West Village

Join us in our inspirational Thursday evening classes, where we will explore meditation techniques to cultivate positive intentions and harness the power of Buddhist wisdom. These classes will nurture deeper inner peace, mental freedom, and a clear sense of purpose within our lives. They will also offer the opportunity to create a positive mental attitude for the week ahead.

The classes are based on the books, How to Transform Your Life & The New Meditation Handbook, written by the fully accomplished meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Course topics:
Week 1 ~ Feb 8: Quietening the mind
Week 2 ~ Feb 15: Discovering your purpose
Week 3 ~ Feb 22: Prioritising what’s important
Week 4 ~ Feb 29: The journey of self
Week 5 ~ Mar 7: Staying inside peace
Week 6 ~ Mar 14: Creating future happiness
Week 7 ~Mar 21: Which way to happiness?

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

  • This event is taking place at:

    Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave, Toronto

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

  • About the Teacher: Gen Kelsang Chodor is our new Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.

    He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.

    At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, he teaches the Sunday morning class, the Tuesday evening class, the Wednesday morning class, the Thursday evening branch class at Swansea Town Hall (Bloor West Village), as well as special courses, retreats, and two in-depth study programmes; the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Feb.
29

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Feb.
22

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Feb.
15

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Feb.
8

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Feb. 8: Inner Peace

Week 2 ~ Feb. 15: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Feb. 22: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Feb. 29: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Mar. 7: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Mar. 14: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Mar. 21: Cherishing Others

No class on Mar. 28 due to the Canadian Festival.

Week 8 ~ Apr. 4: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Apr. 11: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

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  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. A sincere, warm-hearted and dedicated practitioner, she explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Feb.
1

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Nov. 23: Inner Peace

No Class on Nov. 30: Public Talk at the Ontario Science Centre

Week 2 ~ Dec. 7: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Dec. 14: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Dec. 21: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Jan. 4: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Jan 11: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Jan 18: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Jan. 25: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Feb. 1: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Jan.
25

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Nov. 23: Inner Peace

No Class on Nov. 30: Public Talk at the Ontario Science Centre

Week 2 ~ Dec. 7: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Dec. 14: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Dec. 21: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Jan. 4: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Jan 11: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Jan 18: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Jan. 25: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Feb. 1: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Jan.
18

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Nov. 23: Inner Peace

No Class on Nov. 30: Public Talk at the Ontario Science Centre

Week 2 ~ Dec. 7: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Dec. 14: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Dec. 21: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Jan. 4: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Jan 11: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Jan 18: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Jan. 25: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Feb. 1: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Jan.
11

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Nov. 23: Inner Peace

No Class on Nov. 30: Public Talk at the Ontario Science Centre

Week 2 ~ Dec. 7: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Dec. 14: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Dec. 21: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Jan. 4: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Jan 11: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Jan 18: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Jan. 25: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Feb. 1: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics
Jan.
4

Drop-in Class ~ Meditation Basics

Meditation Basics

Nine-Week Primer to Your Meditation Practice

9-Week Series of Thursday Evening Classes with Rose Hirano

We want to be happy all the time, even during sleep. How can we do this? We can do this through training in meditation, which makes our mind peaceful. When our mind is peaceful, we are happy all the time, regardless of our external circumstances.

In these classes, discover simple yet profound meditations that can be practised by anyone, helping us experience inner peace, mental clarity, and increasing our love and compassion for others. These classes are perfect for those who wish to build the foundations of a successful meditation practice. No previous experience is required.

Each class is self-contained so feel free to drop-in when you can!  Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions. Everybody welcome!

Week 1 ~ Nov. 23: Inner Peace

No Class on Nov. 30: Public Talk at the Ontario Science Centre

Week 2 ~ Dec. 7: Pure Light

Week 3 ~ Dec. 14: Inspiration

Week 4 ~ Dec. 21: Body of Light

Week 5 ~ Jan. 4: Clarity

Week 6 ~ Jan 11: The Root Mind

Week 7 ~ Jan 18: Cherishing Others

Week 8 ~ Jan. 25: Taking Away Suffering

Week 9 ~ Feb. 1: Giving Happiness

  • This event is taking place at:

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

    Open Google Maps

  • 6:30 p.m: Doors open

    7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Guided Meditations

    8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Q & A, Complimentary Refreshments

  • Rose Hirano is the Education Program Coordinator at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. She has been studying on the Teacher Training Program for many years. She has been practising for more than 20 years and teaching for 14 years. She explains Buddha’s teachings in a practical way that is easily applicable to everyone’s busy daily life. Rose is also a warm-hearted, sincere and dedicated member of our community.

  • Regular: $15 / 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.

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

 
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