Toronto Meditation Guide

Theme: “One with Energetic Effort (Viriya) & Right Exertion Advances like a Fire, Burning Fetters Subtle and Gross.”

Bring your own meditation cushion or mat. Please bring your own lunch. Tea & refreshments will be provided to all. For further information visit: www.westendbuddhist.org or call Bhante Saranapala at (905) 274-7421 Read more »

Phone: 705-434-9850
Email: info@torana.dhamma.org
Website: www.torana.dhamma.org/
Address: 6486 Simcoe County Road 56, Egbert, Ontario, L0L 1N0, Canada

Vipassana, which means to see things as they really are, is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation, traced back to the time of the Buddha. The Buddha never taught a sectarian religion; he taught Dhamma - the way to liberation - which is universal. In the same tradition, Mr. Goenka’s approach is totally non-sectarian. For this reason, his teaching has a profound appeal to people of all backgrounds, of every religion and no religion, and from every part of the world. Read more »

Youth Program: Interactive discussion on current topics related to youth. Examples of some topics: The Buddhist view on abortion, euthanasia, drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality, violence, suicide, depression, bullying. Read more »

June 29 Sun Meditation session and Dhamma discussion

By registration only - Register at westendbuddhist@yahoo.ca

Seats 120

Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center, 420 Traders Blvd E Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7

Parking free - Entrance free

4:00 - 4:30 pm Introduction to Meditation: “The Beautiful Breath”-Meditation on Breathing

4.30 - 5.30 pm Guided meditation
5.30 - 5.45 pm Q & A
5.45 - 6.00 pm Break
June 29 Sun 6.00 - 7:00 pm
(Open to the public) Dhamma discussion: Many ways to “The Right View” –
Sammaditthi Sutta
Registration not required

7.00 -7.30 pm Q & A

7.30 - 8.00 pm Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing Read more »

June 29 Sun Dhamma in the Park with Ajahn Brahm

Richard Memorial Lakefront Park (Picnic Area A), 804 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga

All Are Welcome!

9.00 - 10.30 am The Four Foundations of Mindfulness (Maha-satipatthana Sutta -DN22)

10.30 - 11.00 am Q & A Read more »

June 27 Fri 6:00 - 7:00 pm Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School Entrance free
Seats 600 7:00 - 8:00 pm Talk : ‘The Power of Mind’ - finding bliss through the practice of meditation 2 St. Andrews Boulevard Parking free
8:00 - 8:30 pm Q & A Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 1V8
8:30 - 9:30 pm Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing/Interview Read more »

June 26 Thurs 6:00 - 7:00 pm Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing Ontario Science Centre Entrance free
Seats 472 7:00 - 8:00 pm The ‘Secret’ to Happiness’ - how to find peace and happiness in this busy life
Imperial Oil Auditorium and Aud. Mezz Parking free
8:00 - 8:30 pm Q & A 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto ON M3C 1T3 after 6pm
8:30 - 9:30 pm Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing/Interview (corner of Eglinton Avenue East) Read more »

Are you wondering how to get started with meditation or looking for a place to deepen your practice? The Open House at Friends of the Heart is a good opportunity to see if our approach to meditation is right for you. Have tea, browse the library, ask questions of students and teachers, and enjoy a short meditation. Read more »

Join us for this one-day meditation retreat with Buddhist monk and meditation teacher, Bhante Saranapala.

Please bring your own lunch and meditation cushion/mat. Tea & refreshments will be provided. Read more »

A Free One-Day Meditation Retreat with Buddhist Monk & Meditation Teacher, Bhante Saranapala. Theme: “Experiencing the Serenity of Renunciation” (Part 2) Read more »