Finding Peace – Giving Peace ~ A Christmas Meditation Course

Take some time this Christmas to relax, unwind, and reconnect with what really matters. This retreat is a chance to give yourself—and the people around you—the most precious gift there is: the gift of inner peace.

Throughout this gentle course, you’ll receive simple, practical Buddhist teachings and enjoy guided meditations that help you cultivate a kinder, more positive view of yourself and others. This in turn will help you feel more connected, warm, and open-hearted towards those around you.

This course is suitable for everyone, including those who are completely new to Buddhist meditation. Everything will be clearly explained and gently guided step by step.

This course takes place in the serene, spacious, and comfortable meditation room at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. Between sessions, enjoy complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to ask questions.

No previous meditation experience is needed. Everyone is welcome!

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

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

At Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, Gen Chodor usually teaches the Sunday morning and Tuesday evening classes. As well he also teaches special events, courses and workshops and two in-depth study programmes: the Foundation Programme and the Teacher Training Programme.

Schedule

Wednesday, December 24

6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:15 p.m: Welcome & introduction
8:15 p.m: Refreshments and social time

Thursday, December 25
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation

1:00 - 3:00 p.m: Christmas Potluck Lunch

3:30 - 5:15 p.m: Offering to the Spiritual Guide Chanted Prayers

5.30 pm-7pm: Special Xmas supper

Friday, December 26
9:30 a.m: Doors open
10:00 - 11:00 a.m: Talk & Guided Meditation
11:00 - 11:30 a.m: Break / Complimentary Refreshments
11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Talk & Guided Meditation

Fees

Full course: $75
80 Class Pass: $37.50 (50% discount)
108 Class Pass: no cost

Wednesday 24th only: $15
Thursday 25th only: $30
Friday 26th only: $30

For partial bookings, please visit our website at meditateintoronto.org

(click here for info on monthly class pass)

Terms & Conditions (including refund policy)