Events

Weekly Mindfulness (MBSR) Meditation Sittings

Submitted by Snow Lion The M... on Jul 23, 2010 - 3:55pm
Date: 
Sep 17, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by: 
Snow Lion: The Meditation Shop

Mindfulness meditation sittings are offered for those who have participated in and completed an MBSR or MBCT workshop or who have participated in a multi-day vipassana meditation retreat.

These sittings are not for beginners of mindfulness meditation. The purpose of these weekly sittings is to continue your MBSR training and receive support in a group setting. The class structure is two rounds of sitting, mindful walking, and a talk.

The practice sittings are for one hour from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The door will be open at 7:00 pm.

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

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.

Open House - Vipassana Meditation Centre

Submitted by OVC on Aug 18, 2010 - 6:32am
Date: 
Sep 19, 2010 - 1:00pm
Presented by: 
Ontario Vipassana Centre

We invite you to visit our beautiful centre; introductory talks, tea and snacks, tours of the centre and more.
Vipassana Meditation is a practical method of self-awareness which makes it possible
to face the tensions and problems of daily life in a calm and balanced way. By this art
of living, mental tension dissipates and the positive qualities of love, joy, compassion
and equanimity naturally develop. This path of mental purification is unique in its
simplicity, lack of dogma and, above all, its results.

Beginner's Zen Retreat

Submitted by Zen Buddhist Temple on Jul 19, 2010 - 12:37pm
Date: 
Sep 24, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by: 
Zen Buddhist Temple

An instructional retreat for beginners who wish to study meditation and lead a life of simplicity and clarity. It includes practical instruction on meditation postures, mindful breathing, concentration and opening of one's wisdom eye. Sessions begin 7 pm Friday, September 24 and continue on Saturday, September 25 until noon, with an overnight stay at the temple (optional); breakfast is included. Please register in advance.

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.

Meditation as a Source of Confidence and Creativity, Hart House, U of T

Submitted by Sachne J Kilner on Aug 24, 2010 - 1:33pm
Date: 
Sep 29, 2010 - 3:30pm
Presented by: 
Sachne J Kilner, Self Awareness Meditation

Meditation at Hart House, U of T
With Sachne J Kilner

Meditation as a Source of Confidence and Creativity:
A means to personal empowerment and wrangling the inner critic.

Moving forward in life today we must be brilliant in nano second sound bytes and creative on a deadline. We are often required to “sell” ourselves, or our “product.” So what gets in the way of us doing that? What inner doubt or criticism detracts from our 'flow' or expression?This course offers techniques for that realm of personal management.

In this course you will:

Tibetan Elemental Healing with Lama Jinpa

Submitted by ITM on Aug 19, 2010 - 5:52pm
Date: 
Oct 1, 2010 - 9:00am
Presented by: 
Institute of Traditional Medicine

Everything—the body, mind and environment—are built of 5 dynamic elements. All our material problems, physical sickness, and mental suffering are based on deficiency, excess or distortions in these elements. Thus all healing comes from balancing and spiritualizing these forces. In this full-day experiential seminar on the ancient science of Tibetan Energy Healing, we will learn visualizations, meditations and mantras for a completely new relationship to the elements.

Sacred Space: Tibetan Buddhist Land Healing practices

Submitted by ITM on Aug 19, 2010 - 6:14pm
Date: 
Oct 2, 2010 - 10:00am
Presented by: 
Institute of Traditional Medicine

Tibetan Land Healing: Creating Sacred Space
Transforming outer and inner worlds
with Tsewong Rinpoche from Bhutan, Lama Jinpa and Lama Pema
Oct 2-3, 2010

A Workshop for Buddhists, Shamanic Practitioners, Holistic Doctors, Healers, Energy Workers, Feng Shui practitioners, or anyone interested in transforming their outer and inner environment to create a space that promotes health, longevity, prosperity,
happiness and spiritual power. We will learn 5 crucial steps:

Blessing: creating sacred space
The Sang sacred smoke ritual transmits vast spiritualized offerings to enlightened

Rare Healing Chöd Ceremony (open to public)

Submitted by ITM on Aug 20, 2010 - 11:29am
Date: 
Oct 8, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by: 
Institute of Traditional Medicine

HEALING CHOD CEREMONY - open to public
Friday October 8th 7:00pm $20 donation
This rare healing ceremony is open to the public

Chöd ceremonies can positively impact well-being, the land, weather, crops and livestock. It has been used to quell epidemics and treat the most intractable kinds of illness, an effect verified by modern Chöd masters. This evening is an invitation to experience the healing effects of the Chöd prayers, drumming and profound melodies with lineage masters.

Ceremonial leaders: