October 2019
Prayers For World Peace
Taught by an experience Kadampa meditation teacher, this class begins with a guided breathing meditation followed by a teaching exploring one aspect of Buddha’s teachings - which focus on solutions to problems in daily life. Time to contemplate and advice on how to integrate this wisdom into your daily activities in the week ahead. The teaching is followed by chanted prayers for world peace. This class is by donation.
Find out more »Lunchtime Meditations
Simple and relaxing guided meditations, bringing stillness to the overloaded mind. Step back from ‘busyness’ and take with you a sense of clarity and peace when you leave. Lunchtime meditations are for those who don’t have a lot of time. No meditation experience is required. By donation. Experience the power and benefits of meditation in these weekly lunchtime classes.
Find out more »November 2019
Lunchtime Meditations
Come along and enjoy a simple and relaxing guided meditation, bringing stillness to the overloaded mind at noon on Mondays. Step back from ‘busyness’ and take with you a sense of clarity and peace when you leave.Experience the power and benefits of meditation in these weekly lunchtime classes.No meditation experience is required. By donation. Everyone welcome.
Find out more »Prayers For World Peace
Join us for Sunday morning Prayers for World Peace. This class begins with a guided breathing meditation followed by a teaching exploring one aspect of Buddha’s teachings – which focus on solutions to problems in daily life. The teaching is followed by beautiful chanted prayers and dedication for all those who are experiencing difficulties. Everyone welcome regardless of background or previous experience. This class is by donation.
Find out more »December 2019
Special New Year’s Eve Prayers for World Peace
Join us for a meaningful New Year's Eve with meditation, prayers and dedications for the year ahead. The class will consist of a guided meditation and short teaching with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden followed by beautiful prayers and dedications for a peaceful world. There will be time for 10 minutes of contemplation. Followed with non-alcoholic refreshments. No registration necessary. Just come along! Everyone welcome.
Find out more »January 2020
Free Lunchtime Meditation
Free, guided 20 minute meditations every Monday Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre in downtown Guelph. Simple and relaxing guided meditations, bringing stillness to the overloaded mind. Step back from ‘busyness’ and take with you a sense of clarity and peace when you leave. Lunchtime meditations are for those who don’t have a lot of time. No meditation experience is required. Everyone welcome. Note: no meditation Feb 17 or 24th. Meditations resume in March.
Find out more »February 2020
Prayers For World Peace
Sunday morning meditation and dedications for world peace at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre in Guelph. Start your morning off right by developing inner peace in your heart. 10:30 - 11:30 every Sunday. Everyone welcome.
Find out more »Meditation Classes – Training the Mind Meditation
February 2 & 9 : Finding the Inner Armour of Patience In this series of meditation classes from Jan – April we will study the Lojong (training the mind) teachings. We often respond to difficult situations by becoming unhappy and angry, which destroys our mental peace and is the foundation for bad decisions.We must cultivate a more realistic balanced approach to life’s challenges. The methods of training our mind in this more realistic approach are included within the Buddhist practice of patience. Develop…
Find out more »Meditation Classes – Training the Mind Meditation
February 5 – 26: Finding the Inner Armour of Patience In this series of meditation classes from Jan – April we will study the Lojong (training the mind) teachings. We often respond to difficult situations by becoming unhappy and angry, which destroys our mental peace and is the foundation for bad decisions.We must cultivate a more realistic balanced approach to life’s challenges. The methods of training our mind in this more realistic approach are included within the Buddhist practice of patience. Develop your…
Find out more »Overcoming Loneliness – a half day meditation course
with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Kunden Feelings of loneliness is a suffering that living beings experience that can lead to great mental pain. Buddha taught how we can heal these feelings by recognizing how our perception of ourselves as separate from others is an illusion. In this course we will learn how to overcome loneliness by contemplating Buddhist teachings and engaging in meditation practices to overcome this painful feeling when it arises in our mind. These meditations and contemplations will not only…
Find out more »Wheel of Life – Meditation Day Course
at AKBC with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden The Wheel of Life is a diagram drawn by Buddha that teaches the complete path to enlightenment. Included within it are Buddha’s teachings on The Four Noble Truths, telling us what we should know, abandon, practise and attain. It also illustrates the twelve dependent-related links, a chain-like series of cause and effect that explains the means by which we have been bound to suffering. All of our suffering, difficulties and problems can be explained…
Find out more »March 2020
Training the Mind Meditation – Drop In Meditation Wednesday Evenings
Wednesdays 7 – 8:30pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Kelsang Kunden Training the Mind Meditation March 4 – 29: Controlling Our Wild Elephant Mind Our mind is like a wild elephant – when powerful feelings or thoughts arise we have no choice but to follow them. Learn techniques to control this wild elephant mind and overcome delusions. If we find that we can keep a peaceful and happy mind at all times, this indicates that we have been successful in our…
Find out more »June 2020
Online & Onsite Simply Meditate Class
teaching & guided meditation online with Kelsang Kunden This class is an ideal starting place for those wishing to learn meditation. The simply meditate class will begin with an introduction and a breathing meditation to relax our body and mind to find our own inner peace. We will then be introduced to a meditation that will increase our positivity, peace of mind and sense of well being. Kelsang Kunden will then guide us through that twenty minute meditation. No meditation…
Find out more »Online Meditation Classes – Wednesdays
Topic for June – Benefitting Others with Mindfulness Join us online for meditation classes this June where we will learn how to rely and improve our practice of mindfulness and alertness to benefit others. Sometimes, our actions can be clumsy – even thoughtless. How can we improve this situation and be more skilful with our actions and our speech? We can learn to practice like a Bodhisattva, motivated by a mind of loving kindness, we can learn to be more…
Find out more »Online Meditation Classes – Sundays
Topic for June – Benefitting Others with Mindfulness Join us online for meditation classes this June where we will learn how to rely and improve our practice of mindfulness and alertness to benefit others. Sometimes, our actions can be clumsy – even thoughtless. How can we improve this situation and be more skilful with our actions and our speech? We can learn to practice like a Bodhisattva, motivated by a mind of loving kindness, we can learn to be more…
Find out more »Online Day Retreat – The Magical Healing Practice of Taking and Giving
Join us for an online day retreat in four sessions with our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Kunden on the magical healing practice of taking and giving. Taking and giving meditations are renowned for healing our body and mind, deepening our love, compassion, and increasing our wisdom. These meditations have been practiced for centuries by accomplished meditation masters and we can experience the benefits of this powerful practice for ourselves. On this day retreat, Kelsang Kunden will give a short teaching in each…
Find out more »July 2020
How to Be Happy in Uncertain Times – Meditation Class
onsite at AKBC with Kelsang Kunden online via Zoom with Kelsang Legden The sickness, poverty, injustice and uncertainty in the world can be overwhelming if we feel that it is impossible to find happiness. But is not only possible for us to find happiness in these uncertain times, training in happiness is essential. Without training the ability to uproot our negative minds- our fears and anxieties and unhappiness, they will remain in our mind where they will continue to cause…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Increasing Patience in Daily Life
For meditation classes on Wednesday evenings this July will focus deepening our practice of patience. By patience we do not mean “gritting our teeth” and bearing it but instead a deep patience that is experienced by a peaceful mind, free from problems. This patience comes from increasing our wisdom and our compassion. Over the month of July, we will learn how we can be patient, content and happy in even the most difficult times, by increasing our inner wisdom and…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Classes – Increasing Patience in Our Daily Life
For meditation classes on Sunday afternoons this July will focus deepening our practice of patience. By patience we do not mean “gritting our teeth” and bearing it but instead a deep patience that is experienced by a peaceful mind, free from problems. This patience comes from increasing our wisdom and our compassion. Over the month of July, we will learn how we can be patient, content and happy in even the most difficult times, by increasing our inner wisdom and…
Find out more »The Power of Contentment – a half day course
Saturday 18 July 1 -4pm online and onsite (rsvp to reserve your in-class space) with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden One common suffering that we all know well is having to experience the uncomfortable feelings that come with circumstances that we do not like and cannot change. We often feel trapped with these painful feelings – believing that freedom from this discomfort will only come when our circumstances change. However, Buddha taught that although we may not be able to change…
Find out more »October 2020
21 Meditations
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm online and onsite with Kelsang Kunden Join us on Tuesday evenings with our Twenty-one Meditations class. These twenty-one meditations are a condensation of all Buddha’s teachings, presented by the Indian Buddhist master Atisha when he taught in Tibet over a thousand years ago. They are known as the Lamrim or the “Stages of the Path to Enlightenment”. These twenty-one meditations encompass the entire Mahayana Buddhist path. Meditating and contemplating on Lamrim is a practical method to transform our mind from negative to…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class
Wednesday Meditation Class - Building Self-Confidence With Meditation Wednesday evenings, 7- 8:30pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Kelsang Kunden No matter what we are experiencing in our daily life, we have the ability to gain control of how we experience the world around us through transforming our mind through meditation. Meditation is a single pointed concentration on a virtuous object that functions to make our mind peaceful and calm. Buddha taught meditation as a path to inner peace - even permanent…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class
Sunday Meditation Class - Building Self-Confidence With Meditation Sunday afternoons, 2:30 - 4pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Kelsang Kunden No matter what we are experiencing in our daily life, we have the ability to gain control of how we experience the world around us through transforming our mind through meditation. Meditation is a single pointed concentration on a virtuous object that functions to make our mind peaceful and calm. Buddha taught meditation as a path to inner peace - even…
Find out more »Transforming Fear – Half Day Meditation Course
Saturday 17 October 10am - 1pm online and onsite with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden This year has been a challenging year for many. We may find ourselves experiencing anxiety and worry, irritation and boredom with the loss of our ordinary routines and enjoyments. This can have a profound impact on our day to day lives: sleeplessness, irritation, boredom and impatience. Or we just feel overwhelmed! By changing our perspective through relying on Buddha’s wisdom, we can see that these difficult…
Find out more »Stop Worrying! – Half Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday 31 October 9:30am – 1:30pm with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Kunden Worry, fear, stress, anxiety…this year has us stressed out! But instead of being overwhelmed by worry we can engage in meditation practices to completely conquer the anxious mind. Choosing to overcome these negative feelings and quieting the inner negative voice is what makes our human life meaningful. By engaging in meditation practices that give us confidence in our inner potential, we can develop a strong confident heart that can…
Find out more »November 2020
Sunday Meditation Class – The Peace of Concentration
Sundays online and onsite 2:30- 4pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Kelsang Kunden We all have the ability to concentrate and focus. Concentration makes our mind lucid and peaceful. When we focus our mind in a positive way, we experience a positive and peaceful mind. Feelings of unease and discontent vanish and feelings of inner peace and happiness increase. We learn how to develop this ability through meditation practice. Through familiarity with meditation practice we will able to maintain this inner…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – The Peace of Concentration
Wednesdays online and onsite 7 - 8:30pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Kelsang Kunden We all have the ability to concentrate and focus. Concentration makes our mind lucid and peaceful. When we focus our mind in a positive way, we experience a positive and peaceful mind. Feelings of unease and discontent vanish and feelings of inner peace and happiness increase. We learn how to develop this ability through meditation practice. Through familiarity with meditation practice we will able to maintain this…
Find out more »Karma and the Power to Change – Half Day Course
Saturday 14 November 10am - 1pm online and onsite with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso teaches that karma is a meaningful object. An understanding of karma brings great meaning to our lives. And also, in difficult times, an understanding of karma gives us great encouragement and hope. By contemplating karma during difficult times, we are applying wisdom. This wisdom helps us to understand all our experiences, both good and bad, and keeps our mind peaceful and positive.…
Find out more »Wisdom Understanding Karma – Half Day Meditation Retreat
Saturday 28 November 9:30am – 1:30pm with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Kunden Why do bad things happen to us? How can I prepare for the future happiness of myself and others? Spend a morning meditating on karma. This wisdom that understands karma clears the fog of confusion from our mind. This is the confusion that gives rise to anger, jealousy, fear and other delusions. By considering situations from the perspective of karma, we can be released from these delusions and the mental…
Find out more »December 2020
Wednesday Meditation Class – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Sundays online and onsite 2:30- 4pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Kunden The ancient wisdom of Buddhist teachings gives a refreshing perspective that encourages us to look at life differently. Many people are very intelligent in destroying their enemies, caring for their families, finding what they want and so forth, but this is not wisdom. Worldly intelligence is deceptive, whereas wisdom will never deceive us. Everyone needs to develop wisdom. If we understand the benefits of developing wisdom we…
Find out more »Freedom From Disappointment – Half Day Course
Saturday 12 December 10am - 1pm online and onsite with Resident Teacher Kelsang Kunden We have all had the experience - time and time again - of expectations crashing to the ground and that familiar feeling of disappointment arising in our mind. Where does this disappointment come from? Although it seems to come from the people, places and things around us, in reality, it comes from uncontrolled desire, or attachment, arising in our mind. Disappointment is a painful emotion that…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life
Sundays online and onsite 2:30- 4pm with Kadampa Buddhist nun, Gen Kelsang Kunden The ancient wisdom of Buddhist teachings gives a refreshing perspective that encourages us to look at life differently. Many people are very intelligent in destroying their enemies, caring for their families, finding what they want and so forth, but this is not wisdom. Worldly intelligence is deceptive, whereas wisdom will never deceive us. Everyone needs to develop wisdom. If we understand the benefits of developing wisdom we…
Find out more »Generating Inner Contentment – Half Day Retreat
Generating Inner Contentment Meditation Retreat Saturday 19 December 9:30am – 1:30pm with Resident Teacher, Kelsang Kunden Have you ever thought to think how painful the mind of discontent is? Probably not because when we are discontent we are looking elsewhere for happiness – a new job, a new house, a new partner, a vaccine! – we look everywhere but the mind of discontent itself. We can not solve the problem of discontent externally. Externally, no matter what our situation, we…
Find out more »21 Meditations
Join us onsite or online with zoom as we engage in the traditional 21 lamrim meditations - practiced for centuries in the East and now in downtown Guelph. In each class we will engage in one lamrim (stages of the path to Enlightenment) meditation. Each class will consist of a guided breathing meditation, followed by a teaching to familiarize ourselves with the points to contemplate of this weeks lamrim meditation. This will be followed by a guided meditation. After the…
Find out more »January 2021
Sunday Meditation Class – Advice for a Happy Life
Sunday 2:30 -4pm with Gen Kelsang Kunden One thousand years ago, the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha was instrumental in reviving pure Buddhism in Tibet. When he was about to return to India, he gave very special advice which, if applied in our life even today, can lead us to pure and everlasting happiness. This ancient wisdom practice, known as Advice from Atisha’s Heart, is a perfect method for keeping a balanced mind when faced with the challenging situations of…
Find out more »Meditation for Body and Mind – half day course
Saturday 9 January 10am - 1pm Onsite and Online with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden "When you can't go outside, go inside." This new year we can experience the benefits of meditation to make our mind peaceful and calm and help the body relax. The stress and tension we experience originates within our mind which in turn gives rise ill health. Meditation is the solution to this problem. Through meditation we can reduce this stress and reverse its damaging effect…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Advice for a Happy Life
Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm with Gen Kelsang Kunden One thousand years ago, the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha was instrumental in reviving pure Buddhism in Tibet. When he was about to return to India, he gave very special advice which, if applied in our life even today, can lead us to pure and everlasting happiness. This ancient wisdom practice, known as Advice from Atisha’s Heart, is a perfect method for keeping a balanced mind when faced with the challenging situations…
Find out more »February 2021
Breaking Bad Habits – half day course
Online with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden We can change. The worst thing about our compulsive tendencies is that they convince us that we can’t change. In this half day course we will learn how to gain confidence in our natural capacity for transformation and change. Learn how to harness your own inner potential to break break bad habits and experience the joy of freedom Join our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden for our Breaking Bad Habits half day course.…
Find out more »March 2021
Introduction to Tantra – half day course
Saturday 6 March Live-streamed (available online for 72 hours) with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden Although the idea of Tantra is very popular these days, many people misunderstand its real meaning and it is often misused. In Buddhism, Tantra is very special practice that harnesses the power of our imagination and the power of Buddha’s blessings to quickly lead us to a state of permanent peace and happiness. Buddha gave many teachings to help living beings achieve both temporary and…
Find out more »Clarity of the Mind – half day morning retreat
a half day meditation retreat online & onsite with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden Saturday 20 March Experience the deep sense of unlimited freedom and inner peace that lies within your own vast and limitless mind. Join us for this half day retreat on Saturday morning with meditations on the clarity of the mind – meditating on the conventional nature of the mind. Not only is this profound, yet simple meditation one of the best ways to develop concentration, and…
Find out more »Tranquil Abiding Retreat
Tranquil Abiding Retreat Thursday 25 March: Introduction (Live-stream): 7 - 8:30pm Friday 26 & Saturday 27 March: 9 -6pm (Live-stream) with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden Course available online until April 4. This retreat is an opportunity for us to deepen our concentration. For this retreat, we will meditate on the conventional nature of the mind in each meditation session over a two-day period. Meditation on the nature of our mind is a traditional and powerful way to train in…
Find out more »April 2021
Thursday Meditation Class – Living Lightly in the Moment
Living Lightly in the Moment 7-8:30pm Onsite & Online with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden The purpose of our Thursday evening class is to deepen our experience of emptiness – the ultimate nature of reality – through meditation. Buddha taught that in order to become permanently free from suffering, we need to eradicate its cause, self grasping ignorance from our mind. Through contemplating and meditating on Buddha’s wisdom teachings again and again with an open mind, we can gain the…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – Advice for a Happy Life
Advice for a Happy Life 2:30 - 4pm online & onsite with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden One thousand years ago, the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha was instrumental in reviving pure Buddhism in Tibet. When he was about to return to India, he gave very special advice which, if applied in our life even today, can lead us to pure and everlasting happiness. This ancient wisdom practice, known as Advice from Atisha’s Heart, is a perfect method for keeping…
Find out more »How To Beat Anxiety and Depression – Public Talk
TUESDAY 6 APRIL 7 - 8:30PM WITH NATIONAL SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR OF CANADA, GENLA KELSANG KHYENRAB ONLINE & ONSITE any people today feel lost, even broken, with life seeming to have no meaning. Worry, anxiety, despair and depression consume both energy and relationships. However, the teachings of Buddha offer ancient wisdom and practical compassion which, if actively put into our lives, can utterly transform our world bringing hope, purpose, light and meaning where previously there was only misery and darkness. We can…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Advice for a Happy Life
Advice for a Happy Life 7 - 8:30pm online & onsite with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden One thousand years ago, the great Indian Buddhist Master Atisha was instrumental in reviving pure Buddhism in Tibet. When he was about to return to India, he gave very special advice which, if applied in our life even today, can lead us to pure and everlasting happiness. This ancient wisdom practice, known as Advice from Atisha’s Heart, is a perfect method for keeping…
Find out more »Breathe, Pray, Love – a half day course
SATURDAY 10 APRIL 10AM – 1PM WITH RESIDENT TEACHER GEN KELSANG KUNDEN LIVE-STREAMED (AVAILABLE FOR 72 HOURS AFTER COURSE END FOR REGISTERED ATTENDEES) We all need techniques to de-stress, relax and bring balance and harmony into our hectic lives. This is the function of meditation practice - to make our mind calm and peaceful. Within that our own peace mind, we can generate loving kindness and send powerful positive thoughts and wishes to all living beings. Come along for this Saturday morning…
Find out more »Tuesday Meditation Class – 21 Meditations
Tuesday Evenings 7 - 8:30pm with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden Join us onsite or online with zoom as we engage in the traditional 21 lamrim meditations - practiced for centuries in the East and now in downtown Guelph. In each class we will engage in one lamrim (stages of the path to Enlightenment) meditation. Each class will consist of a guided breathing meditation, followed by a teaching to familiarize ourselves with the points to contemplate of this weeks lamrim…
Find out more »Silencing the Inner Critic – a half day course
Saturday 24 April 10am - 1pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden live-streamed (available for 72 hours after course end for registered attendees) Many of us have a tendency to be excessively self-critical, self doubting. This inner negative critic is creating a version of ourself that we believe. This discouraging inner voice destroys our self-confidence. This in turn affects our relationships, our work, and our ability to realize our full potential. Join our Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden for this half day course, we…
Find out more »May 2021
Being Happy For Others – a half day course
BEING HAPPY FOR OTHERS half day morning course Onsite and Online Saturday 1 May 10am - 1pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden live-streamed (available for 72 hours after course end for registered attendees) What happens if we learn to appreciate and take delight in the good fortune, virtue and happiness of others? We share in their happiness. We increase our own merit or good fortune and we create the karma to attain those qualities we appreciate ourselves. If we step out of…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations Sundays from May 2 - 30 2:30 - 4pm with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden When faced with having to have difficult or uncomfortable conversations we may try avoiding them, repressing our true feelings, lashing out in anger—or all of the above. Ultimately, none of these approaches will lead to resolution, harmony and happiness. Buddha emphasized the need for wise and beneficial actions in all circumstances, and in particular he taught special approaches to dealing with difficulties. These…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Difficult Conversations
Difficult Conversations Wednesdays from May 5 - June 2 7 - 8:30pm Online with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Kunden When faced with having to have difficult or uncomfortable conversations we may try avoiding them, repressing our true feelings, lashing out in anger—or all of the above. Ultimately, none of these approaches will lead to resolution, harmony and happiness. Buddha emphasized the need for wise and beneficial actions in all circumstances, and in particular he taught special approaches to dealing with…
Find out more »Liberation from Sorrow – a half day course
How to Engage in Prayers for Protection from Tara, the Buddha of Compassion and Wisdom Saturday 8 May 10am - 1pm with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden live-streamed (available for 72 hours after course end for registered attendees) When we are young we turn to our world mother for help. She protects us from immediate dangers, provides us with all our temporal needs, and guides and encourages us in our learning and personal development. In the same way, during our…
Find out more »June 2021
Pure Mind Pure World – a half day course
Saturday 5 June online and onsite (restrictions permitting) Live-streamed (available online until June 8) Join Gen Kelsang Kunden for a half day course on the Buddhist practice of mandala offerings. The practice is a powerful method to accumulate a vast amount of merit or good fortune, by harnessing the power of imagination. Buddha taught that there is no creator other than mind. With correct imagination we create pure worlds and pure beings and this correct imagination and offering practice creates…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class in June – The Strength of Patience
Sundays in June Meditation Classes Online and Onsite 2:30 – 4pm Patience is an inner strength that enables us to accept and grow from whatever life throws at us. Without cultivating patient acceptance we remain vulnerable to anxiety and frustration, and it is difficult for us to maintain peaceful relationships with others. If on the other hand we understand what true patience is and its extraordinary power and value, we will be confident to practice patience in daily life. Join…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in June – The Strength of Patience
Wednesdays in June Meditation Classes Online and Onsite 7 - 8:30pm Patience is an inner strength that enables us to accept and grow from whatever life throws at us. Without cultivating patient acceptance we remain vulnerable to anxiety and frustration, and it is difficult for us to maintain peaceful relationships with others. If on the other hand we understand what true patience is and its extraordinary power and value, we will be confident to practice patience in daily life. Join…
Find out more »Beginning a Meditation Practice – a half day course
Beginning a Meditation Practice a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 19 June Live-streamed (available online until June 22) If you wish to start a meditation practice but do not know where to begin, this course is for you! This course is designed for those new to meditation wish to learn more about Buddhist meditation and start a daily practice. Meditation is a method to change our mind from negative to positive. If we engage in a regular…
Find out more »July 2021
Freedom From Disappointment – Half Day Course
Freedom from Disappointment a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 3 July Live-streamed (available online until July 6) After so much uncertainty this past year, we begin to look forward to a summer where we can hopefully meet friends and engage in summer activities. However we have all had the experience – time and time again – of expectations crashing to the ground and that familiar feeling of disappointment arising in our mind. Where does this disappointment come…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class in July – Living Lightly
LIVING LIGHTLY MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pmBuddha’s most profound teachings explain that to live more lightly we need to understand how things really exist. At the moment, we grasp onto problems and difficulties as being so solid and real that this can cause us to experience fear and suffering. With the practice of mindfulness and alertness in our meditation session and in our daily life, we can gradually learn to relax our tight hold. In this way…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in July – Living Lightly
WEDNESDAYS IN JULY LIVING LIGHTLY MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 – 8:30PM Buddha’s most profound teachings explain that to live more lightly we need to understand how things really exist. At the moment, we grasp onto problems and difficulties as being so solid and real that this can cause us to experience fear and suffering. With the practice of mindfulness and alertness in our meditation session and in our daily life, we can gradually learn to relax our tight…
Find out more »August 2021
Wednesday Meditation Class in August – Happiness Matters
WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST HAPPINESS MATTERS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Happiness is important. It’s important for our physical, spiritual and mental well-being. But what is the secret to happiness? How can we find the peace, contentment and mental equilibrium that contribute to our daily happiness? Buddha explained that being happy is all about mental attitude, not what we have or what we do. Everyone has the potential for deep and lasting happiness, and here is our chance to…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class in August – Happiness Matters
SUNDAYS IN AUGUST HAPPINESS MATTERS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM (FROM AUGUST 15) Happiness is important. It’s important for our physical, spiritual and mental well-being. But what is the secret to happiness? How can we find the peace, contentment and mental equilibrium that contribute to our daily happiness? Buddha explained that being happy is all about mental attitude, not what we have or what we do. Everyone has the potential for deep and lasting happiness, and here is…
Find out more »September 2021
Sunday Meditation in September – Freedom from Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the first in our fall series based on How to…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in September – Freedom from Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN SEPTEMBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the first in our fall series based on How to…
Find out more »Guarding the Mind with Alertness – a half day course
Guarding the Mind with Alertness a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 11 September Live-streamed only. No replays. Coming out of a long year of being physically distant, crowded spaces can be sometimes exhilarating, sometimes overwhelming, and sometimes even disappointing. Attachment, anxiety, disappointment disturb our mind bringing mental pain and other unwanted effects. We can learn to rely on the practices of mindfulness and alertness to guard and protect our mind when disturbing thoughts arise. By controlling our…
Find out more »Open House This September
Saturday 25 September 10am - 1pm You are warmly invited to an Open House at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre. Stop by to meet the teacher and community, tour the meditation room, enjoy refreshments and snacks, and participate in a free guided meditation. You may also browse our bookstore, see beautiful Buddhist art, and ask questions about meditation and modern Buddhism. Everyone welcome. Just come along!
Find out more »October 2021
Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation – half day course
Fundamentals of Buddhist Meditation a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 2 October Live-streamed only. No replays. More and more people are discovering that meditation brings inner peace and happiness. More and more people in our area are becoming better meditators and directly experiencing the many benefits of meditation. However enjoying a short meditation in a weekly class and committing to a daily meditation practice that will train our mind are different things. To transform our mind, we…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation in October – Freedom From Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in October – Freedom from Painful Emotions
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation in October – Freedom From Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in October – Freedom from Painful Emotions
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Wisdom of Impermanence – Day Course
Wisdom of Impermanence day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 16 October In reality, everything is impermanent - transforming, changing like lightening from one moment to the next - like a dream. Rather than connecting with reality, we hold onto a belief that everything, including ourselves, remain the same - perhaps only changing very gradually over time. Buddha taught that nothing exists in this way. The reality is that everything that we see or perceive is momentary. When through contemplation,…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation in October – Freedom From Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in October – Freedom from Painful Emotions
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation in October – Freedom From Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class in October – Freedom from Painful Emotions
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation in October – Freedom From Painful Emotions
SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »November 2021
Wednesday Meditation Class in October – Freedom from Painful Emotions
WEDNESDAYS IN OCTOBER FREEDOM FROM PAINFUL EMOTIONS MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM As happiness and suffering are states of mind, if we are to find the happiness we seek an understanding of our mind is essential. Through learning how our mind works, we can begin to bring our mind under control, and thereby improve the quality of our life, both now and in the future. The course is the second in our fall series based on How…
Find out more »Meditation for a Kind Heart – half day course
Meditation for a Kind Heart a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 6 November Live-streamed only. No replays. Anyone can meditate. Through meditation we can all improve our loving kindness and compassion towards others. In this course we will engage in simple guided meditations that will increase our good heart and learn practical methods to maintain this good heart during the day. These simple guided meditations that can be practised by anyone. With regular practice, they will help…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »December 2021
Wednesday Meditation Class – November – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN NOVEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Healing the Past – half day course
Healing the Past a half day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 4 December Live-streamed only. No replays. We often have trouble letting go of painful events in our past. Carrying this “baggage” eventually affects the way we respond to our situations in our daily life today. Instead of responding to others and situations in a healthy and meaningful way, we often react by blaming, getting defensive, or hardening our heart. During this half day course we will identify the…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Reliance on the Spiritual Guide – Day Course
Reliance on the Spiritual Guide day meditation course online & onsite Saturday 18 December Live-streamed only. No replays. he quickest way to make progress in anything in life is to rely upon the skillful guidance of a person who is already fully accomplished in what we are trying to achieve. For example, if we want to learn to play a musical instrument or to speak a new language we first find someone who is qualified to teach us. This is…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
SUNDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4pm Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – December – Meditations for a Meaningful Life
WEDNESDAYS IN DECEMBER MEDITATIONS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM Developing compassion and wisdom, and helping those in need whenever possible, is the true meaning of life. ~ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso What is it that makes our life meaningful? What are the answers to deep questions that arise for us when we find ourself in difficult circumstances? Is it possible to find a life free from daily problems of uncontrolled desire, anger and ignorance? …
Find out more »January 2022
Sunday Meditation Class – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM What is the nature of our daily problems? How can we learn to relate to problems in a constructive and meaningful way. If we can learn to relate to our sufferings in a different way, we will be able to develop the strength of mind to deal with anything that comes along. This series of classes will investigate Buddha’s teachings on the nature…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
WEDNESDAYS IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM What is the nature of our daily problems? How can we learn to relate to problems in a constructive and meaningful way. If we can learn to relate to our sufferings in a different way, we will be able to develop the strength of mind to deal with anything that comes along. This series of classes will investigate Buddha’s teachings on the nature…
Find out more »Meditation & Concentration for Beginners – a half day course
Saturday 8 January 1-4pm online & onsite available on-demand for registered attendees until January 15 with Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Kunden The practice of meditation is to become deeply familiar with positive states of mind that are conducive to happiness. More and more people are discovering the benefits of meditation and incorporating meditation practice into their daily life. This class is geared towards those who are thinking of starting a meditation practice, or would like to refresh their practice. In…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM What is the nature of our daily problems? How can we learn to relate to problems in a constructive and meaningful way. If we can learn to relate to our sufferings in a different way, we will be able to develop the strength of mind to deal with anything that comes along. This series of classes will investigate Buddha’s teachings on the nature…
Find out more »Wednesday Meditation Class – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
WEDNESDAYS IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 7 - 8:30PM What is the nature of our daily problems? How can we learn to relate to problems in a constructive and meaningful way. If we can learn to relate to our sufferings in a different way, we will be able to develop the strength of mind to deal with anything that comes along. This series of classes will investigate Buddha’s teachings on the nature…
Find out more »Sunday Meditation Class – Change Your Thoughts, Change Your World
SUNDAYS IN JANUARY CHANGE YOUR THOUGHTS, CHANGE YOUR WORLD MEDITATION CLASSES ONLINE AND ONSITE 2:30 - 4PM What is the nature of our daily problems? How can we learn to relate to problems in a constructive and meaningful way. If we can learn to relate to our sufferings in a different way, we will be able to develop the strength of mind to deal with anything that comes along. This series of classes will investigate Buddha’s teachings on the nature…
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