Becoming a Modern-Day Kadampa Teacher

~ A Special Teacher Training Weekend Course ~
at
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

(also online
Videos available for 2 weeks)

March 13-15, 2026

Becoming a Kadampa meditation teacher is one of the most precious ways we can benefit others in this world. By sharing Buddhist wisdom, we can help people solve their daily problems and find an authentic path to lasting happiness.

This special “Becoming a Modern-Day Kadampa Teacher” weekend course is open both to Kadampa meditation teachers who are currently teaching and wish to refresh and deepen their skills, and to anyone who feels inspired to learn how to become a Kadampa meditation teacher.

Teaching meditation is a powerful way to deepen our own commitment to spiritual development and to improve our experience of the spiritual path. Over the course of this weekend, we will explore and develop
five essential teaching skills:

1. Preparing meaningful and inspiring classes

2. Learning how to guide meditations skilfully

3. Developing our confidence as a teacher

4. Responding to questions with wisdom and kindness

5. How to create connection with students and between students

This course will draw participants from across Canada and offers a special, rare opportunity to come together as a Kadampa community - supporting one another, sharing inspiration, and making many meaningful connections with others.

Teachers

This course will be taught by three senior Kadampa teachers:

Gen Kelsang Chodor, National Spiritual Director

Gen Kelsang Chögyan, Resident Teacher of KMC Montreal

Gen Kelsang Thekchen, Resident Teacher of KMC Ottawa

All three teachers bring a wealth of experience and practical advice drawn from decades of teaching Kadampa Buddhism in many different countries.

~ Schedule ~

SEE BELOW FOR VIDEO RECORDINGS AS THEY BECOME READY (avec traduction en français)

Friday

7:30 – 9:00 pm
‍ ‍Gen Chodor - Introduction: The Importance of
Kadampa Meditation Teachers & 5 Essential Skills

Saturday
9:00–11:00 am

Gen Thekchen - How to Prepare for a Class

11:30 am–1:00 pm
Gen Chögyan - How to Guide Meditations Skillfully

1-2:30pm
Lunch in the Temple

3:00–4:15 pm
Gen Chodor - How to Create Beneficial Teacher–Student
and Student–Student Connections

4:45–6:00 pm
Gen Thekchen - How to Develop Confidence as a Teacher

6:30-8:30 pm
‍ ‍WFJ with tsog followed by Supper & Social Time

Sunday

9:00–10:15 am
Gen Chögyan - Responding to Questions
with Wisdom and Kindness

11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Gen Chodor - KMC Canada Main Sunday Class

2:00–3:30 pm
Gen Chodor (and Gen Chögyan/Gen Thekchen)
‍ ‍Take-away, Q&A & Conclusion

Accommodations

If you are coming from another city to attend this course in person, KMCC can provide a limited number of affordable accommodation options. Please write to Ed at [email protected] to inquire.

First come, first serve. 

Booking