Interview with John McQuade

The director of the Toronto Shambhala Meditation Centre discusses the nature of Shambhala.

Interview with Paul Baranowski

Teaching "True Peace" in Toronto in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh

Interview with Geshe Sherab

In this intimate interview, Geshe Sherab discusses past challenges in his personal practice and the importance of finding peace in troubling times.

Interview with Sensei Taigen Henderson

Zen Buddhism in an authentic and supportive environment at the Toronto Zen Centre
Catherine Rathbun (Lama Jetsun Yeshe)

Catherine Rathbun Book Release

Lama Jetsun Yeshe discusses her latest book: Clear Heart, Open Mind

Meditation Mats and Cushions (Zafu & Zafuton) for sale

Submitted by Zen Buddhist Temple on Sep 2, 2010 - 6:19pm
Date: 
Sep 2, 2010 - 6:19pm
Presented by: 
Zen Buddhist Temple

The Zen Buddhist Temple Bookstore carries locally made meditation mats and cushions (zafu and zafuton). Kapok-stuffed cushions cost $50 and cotton-batting mats $60. Pick up only.

Present Moment House Residency

Submitted by Toronto Buddhism on Aug 31, 2010 - 1:04pm
Date: 
Sep 1, 2010 - 9:02pm
Presented by: 
Smiling Flower Sangha/ Toronto Mindfulness Practice Center

We have one space available for the residency program at Present Moment House. We also provide support to individuals wishing to include applied mindfulness and meditation practice into their life by becoming a location for mindfulness practitioners.

1-Day Mindfulness (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat

Submitted by Lisa on Aug 30, 2010 - 4:49pm
Date: 
Sep 25, 2010 - 9:00am
Presented by: 
Spring Rain Sangha

This 1-Day Mindfulness (Vipassana) Meditation Retreat introduces Buddhist practices that help us achieve deeper levels of insight into who and what we are, while promoting peace in our daily lives. By focusing moment-to-moment awareness on body sensations, feelings, and thoughts, we begin to experience for ourselves the impermanence of all conditioned phenomena. Mindfulness meditation, and the greater wisdom and equanimity it brings, helps us relate to life with less fear and clinging.

OPEN HOUSE

Submitted by KMCC on Aug 30, 2010 - 11:50am
Date: 
Sep 18, 2010 - 10:00am
Presented by: 
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

Join us for an Open House Day at KMC Canada. Come and take a tour of our meditation rooms, see the beautiful gilded 8 foot Buddha, enjoy our World Peace Cafe and browse our gift shop. There will also be an art display and kid -friendly tours and activities.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday. Drop in and bring your friends and family.

Open: 10:00am ~ 4:00pm

Wheel of Life

Submitted by KMCC on Aug 30, 2010 - 11:45am
Date: 
Sep 11, 2010 - 10:00am
Presented by: 
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

This ancient Buddhist diagram is much more than a work of art. Even if we contemplate deeply the most sublime works of art, we cannot gain benefits that compare with those of contemplating and meditating on the Wheel of Life. In this course, we will learn how this drawing contains a profound teaching about the entire path to freedom and lasting happiness.
with Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Thekchen

This day course is a perfect introduction to the Buddhist path

10am - 4pm
$30. Free for Centre Card holders
Lunch is $5. Please pre-register

Monthly Group Meditation Session

Submitted by yinnergy meditation on Aug 27, 2010 - 5:06pm
Date: 
Sep 9, 2010 - 6:30pm
Presented by: 
Yinnergy Hi-Tech Meditation

Yinnergy is a modern form of meditation known as Vortex Based Sonic Entrainment (VBSE); a revolutionary sound technology based on a scientifically proven technology. We use powerful multi-layered audio tones, a series of mathematical sequences rooted in Vortex Based Mathematics; a mathematical formula rediscovered by Mystical Mathematician, Marko Rodin.

Benefits from daily use of the Yinnergy Program

• Deep meditation
• Lower stress levels
• Enhances the immune system
• Emotional, mental and spiritual growth
• More happiness and flow in your life
• Deeper level of relaxation

Using Zen Meditation to help yourself or others who are suffering with depression; Part III

Submitted by Greg on Aug 26, 2010 - 4:14pm
Date: 
Sep 18, 2010 - 5:00pm
Presented by: 
Awakened Meditation Centre

This three part series will outline the benefits of Zen Meditation and the ability to see reality as it is in relation to individuals suffering with depression.

This series will be of benefit to anyone wishing to attend. It is especially recommended for those working in roles as helping professionals or acting as dharma teachers.

Zen Master Hwasun Yangil will lead these sessions.

Using Zen Meditation to help yourself or others who are suffering with depression; Part II

Submitted by Greg on Aug 26, 2010 - 4:10pm
Date: 
Sep 11, 2010 - 5:00pm
Presented by: 
Awakened Meditation Centre

This three part series will outline the benefits of Zen Meditation and the ability to see reality as it is in relation to individuals suffering with depression.

This series will be of benefit to anyone wishing to attend. It is especially recommended for those working in roles as helping professionals or acting as dharma teachers.

Zen Master Hwasun Yangil will lead these sessions.

Using Zen Meditation to help yourself or others who are suffering with depression; Part I

Submitted by Greg on Aug 26, 2010 - 4:06pm
Date: 
Sep 4, 2010 - 5:00pm
Presented by: 
Awakened Meditation Centre

This three part series will outline the benefits of Zen Meditation and the ability to see reality as it is in relation to individuals suffering with depression.

This series will be of benefit to anyone wishing to attend. It is especially recommended for those working in roles as helping professionals or acting as dharma teachers.

Zen Master Hwasun Yangil will lead these sessions.

"Fill clear water ceremony"

Submitted by Greg on Aug 26, 2010 - 3:38pm
Date: 
Aug 28, 2010 - 5:00pm
Presented by: 
Awakened Meditation Centre

This ceremony is performed at Buddhist Temples. The changing of the water in the vessels on the Buddha Altar and the accompanying ceremony serves to throw away the karma we have accumulated over the previous year. We change our karma and create a new self, ready to help others.