Fin de semaine spéciale avec Guèn Kelsang Thekchèn • Évoluer grâce aux difficultés : heureux quoi qu’il arrive
Fin de semaine spéciale • Évoluer grâce aux difficultés : heureux quoi qu’il arrive
avec le moine bouddhiste et enseignant résident du CMK Ottawa
Guèn Kelsang Thekchèn
30 et 31 mai 2026
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Chaque jour, combien de fois vivons-nous des situations que nous n’avons pas choisies ?
Et si, au lieu de subir ces moments difficiles, nous apprenions à les transformer en occasions de faire grandir nos qualités et de développer un bonheur plus durable ?
Imaginez avoir la flexibilité et l’habileté de transformer chaque problème en une occasion de cultiver un bon cœur et une sagesse authentiques.
Lors de cette fin de semaine spéciale, nous aurons la chance de recevoir des enseignements de Guèn Thekchèn sur la façon de « transformer les conditions adverses en la voie ». Il partagera des pistes concrètes pour changer notre manière de voir et de penser pour apprendre à utiliser chaque situation — même les plus difficiles — à notre avantage.
Grâce à son expérience inspirante de la mise en pratique de ces instructions et ses exemples pratiques et touchants, nous en sortirons encouragés à intégrer ces précieux conseils à notre vie quotidienne pour devenir la personne que nous avons le potentiel d'être : une personne calme et bienveillante, offrant aux autres une source d’inspiration dans ce monde rempli de tant de souffrances.
Les enseignements seront donnés en anglais et traduits simultanément en français.
Tout le monde est bienvenu.
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Avec Guèn Kelsang Thekchèn
Guèn Kelsang Thekchèn est enseignant résident au Centre de Méditation Kadampa Ottawa. Sous la guidance de Vénérable Guéshé Kelsang Gyatso Rinpotché depuis plus de 30 ans, il a enseigné internationalement. Il est reconnu pour sa capacité à présenter les enseignements de Bouddha de manière simple, pratique et souvent humoristique, afin que nous puissions facilement nous y identifier et les mettre en pratique dans notre vie quotidienne.
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Les enseignements de cette fin de semaine seront en anglais. La traduction simultanée en français est disponible .
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Samedi 30 mai
Enseignement #1 : 9 h - 10 h 15
Enseignement #2 : 11 h - 12 h 15
Enseignement #3 : 14 h 30 - 16 h
Dimanche 31 mai
Enseignement #4 : 9 h - 10 h 15
Enseignement #5 : 11 h - 12 h 15
Enseignement #6 : 14 h 30 - 16 h
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75 $ - Régulier
55 $ - Abonné
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Cette fin de semaine aura lieu :
Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 avenue Laurier Est
Montréal -
À 3 minutes à pied du Métro Laurier, sur la ligne orange.
À 5 minutes à pied des principaux arrêts d’autobus STM.
Le stationnement sur la rue est possible mais en nombre limité.
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Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835, avenue Laurier est, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Courriel : [email protected]
Téléphone : 514-521-2529
Special weekend with Gen Kelsang Thekchen • Growing from our Difficulties: Happy No Matter What
Special Weekend with Gen Kelsang Thekchen • Growing from our Difficulties: Happy No matter What
with the Buddhist monk and resident teacher at KMC Ottawa
Gen Kelsang Thekchen
May 30 and 31
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How many times each day do we find ourselves in situations we didn’t choose?
What if, instead of simply enduring these difficult moments, we learned to transform them into opportunities to nurture our virtues and cultivate a more lasting happiness?
Imagine having the flexibility and skill to turn every problem into an opportunity to cultivate a kind heart and genuine wisdom.
During this special weekend, we will have the chance to receive teachings from Genn Thekchen on how to “transform adverse conditions into the path.” He will share concrete ways to change our perspective and way of thinking so we can learn to use every situation—even the most difficult ones—to our advantage.
Thanks to his inspiring experience in putting these instructions into practice and his practical, heartfelt examples, we will leave feeling encouraged to integrate this powerful advice into our daily lives to become the person we truly have the potential to be: a calm and compassionate person, offering others a source of inspiration in this world filled with so much suffering.
The teachings will be given in English and simultaneously translated into French.
Everyone is welcome
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Gen Kelsang Thekchen
Gen Kelsang Thekchen is the Resident Teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center Ottawa. Under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for over 30 years, he has taught internationally. He is known for his ability to present Buddha’s teachings in a simple, practical, and often humorous way, so that we can easily relate to them and put them into practice in our daily lives.
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Saturday, May 30
Teaching #1: 9:00 am - 10: 15 am
Teaching #2: 11:00am - 12:15 pm
Teaching #3: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 31
Teaching #4: 9:00 am - 10: 15 am
Teaching #5: 11:00am - 12:15 pm
Teaching #6: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
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$75 - Regular
$55 - Member
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The special weekend will be held at
Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 avenue Laurier Est
Montréal -
3 minute walk from Laurier metro
5 minute walk from STM bus stop
Some parking on street may be available, but numbers are limited.
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Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montreal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 514-521-2529
Public Talk • The Science of Peace - A Life Beyond Fear
Public Talk • The Science of Peace - A Life Beyond Fear
with internationally renowned Buddhist Monk and Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab,
retired Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU
Wednesday April 29, 2026 | 7:30pm-9pm
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Is a life beyond fear even possible?
According to Buddha, fear arises from how we respond to our environment, not from the environment itself. The fear and anxiety that we experience is therefore not inevitable.
Through the practice of meditation, we can learn to work skillfully with our fear. Instead of allowing it to overwhelm us, we learn to redirect it, so that it moves us towards developing those states of mind that naturally give rise to peace, confidence and a strong sense of purpose. In this talk, we will discover the science of peace and how to use it to make our life truly happy.
Based on his 40 years of experience of meditation, Buddhist monk Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab, senior disciple of the great Buddhist teacher, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, and retired Spiritual Director of the New Kadampa Tradition, will guide us into recognizing our potential for a meaningful and joyful life truly beyond fear.
This public talk will be in English with simultaneous translation in French.
Everyone welcome.
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Gen-la Kelsang Khyenrab is a retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU, he has trained closely with the great Buddhist teacher Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than forty years. His humility and pure example reflect his many years of reliance on his Spiritual Guide.
An internationally renowned Teacher, he is greatly admired as a sincere practitioner and a powerful Teacher. He is also well-known for his wisdom and deep understanding of Buddha's teachings, and for his pure example of compassion and loving-kindness.
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Doors open 6:30pm
Public Talk 7:30pm-9pm
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Early bird discount (until April 15th) : $20
Regular price : $25
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Public Talk will be held at
Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 avenue Laurier Est
Montréal -
3 minute walk from Laurier metro
5 minute walk from STM bus stop
Some parking on street may be available, but numbers are limited.
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Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montreal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 514-521-2529
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2025 - Online
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2025
5 Forces for Positive Change
Blessing Empowerment of
1000 armed Avalokiteshvara
Buddha of compassion
with Gen Kelsang Chodor
Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
Novembre 21-23, 2025 (available online until Dec 7)
The Quebec Dharma Celebration is a special annual event held at Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal and is open to everyone.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for hundreds of people from all backgrounds to come together to receive heartfelt advice, practical teachings, and meditation practices on how to live with greater meaning and joy by applying Buddha’s wisdom (Dharma) in daily life..
This year’s Celebration focuses on the practice of compassion, the very heart of the Buddhist way of life. Compassion is an extraordinary mind that shatters the illusion that we are alone in our suffering, opening our hearts to empathy, understanding, and deeper connection with others. It heals our mind and our relationships and, when paired with wisdom, has immense power to benefit and protect others.
During this weekend event, Gen Chodor will grant the blessing empowerment of 1000-armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The empowerment is a guided meditation and blessing ceremony that connects us directly with Avalokiteshvara’s enlightened compassion, strengthening this quality within our own mind.
During his teachings, Gen Chodor will explain how to apply five special forces to our compassion so that it can grow and expand until it becomes universal compassion—the heartfelt wish to protect all living beings from suffering.
Everyone is welcome !
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher of 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.
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2025
Quebec Dharma Celebration 2025
5 Forces for Positive Change
Blessing Empowerment of
1000 armed Avalokiteshvara
Buddha of compassion
with Gen Kelsang Chodor
Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
novembre 14-16, 2025
The Quebec Dharma Celebration is a special annual event held at Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal and is open to everyone.
It’s a wonderful opportunity for hundreds of people from all backgrounds to come together to receive heartfelt advice, practical teachings, and meditation practices on how to live with greater meaning and joy by applying Buddha’s wisdom (Dharma) in daily life..
This year’s Celebration focuses on the practice of compassion, the very heart of the Buddhist way of life. Compassion is an extraordinary mind that shatters the illusion that we are alone in our suffering, opening our hearts to empathy, understanding, and deeper connection with others. It heals our mind and our relationships and, when paired with wisdom, has immense power to benefit and protect others.
During this weekend event, Gen Chodor will grant the blessing empowerment of 1000-armed Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. The empowerment is a guided meditation and blessing ceremony that connects us directly with Avalokiteshvara’s enlightened compassion, strengthening this quality within our own mind.
During his teachings, Gen Chodor will explain how to apply five special forces to our compassion so that it can grow and expand until it becomes universal compassion—the heartfelt wish to protect all living beings from suffering.
Everyone is welcome !
The Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher of 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.
Public Talk • Finding Peace in the Digital Age
Public Talk - Finding Peace in the Digital Age
with international Buddhist Monk & Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor, guest teacher
Wednesday November 12, 2025 | 7:30pm-9pm
In this talk, Gen Chodor will share a Buddhist perspective on how to find genuine peace and contentment while living in this ever-evolving digital age. Discover how to create an inner space of calm, and how to live with technology without being ruled by it.
Everybody welcome !
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Is it possible to find genuine peace in this digital age?
The fast-paced development of modern technology and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) are increasing stress and anxiety for most people, but would we say the quality of human life is improving? Is there an actual increase in human happiness? Does living in the digital age mean we’re destined to feel stressed and restless?
Despite all the amazing development we have witnessed in recent years, for many of us, technology has had the opposite effect, leaving us more agitated, distracted, addicted, and even fearful. As AI becomes more accessible, we could eventually lose our ability to think for ourselves, weakening our capacity to find happiness within through the power of our own thoughts and feelings.
In this talk, Gen Chodor will share a Buddhist perspective on how to develop our capacity to find genuine peace and contentment while living in this ever-evolving digital age. Discover how to create an inner space of calm through the power of your own thoughts, and how to live with technology without being ruled by it.
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With Gen Kelsang Chodor
International Buddhist Monk & TeacherGEN KELSANG CHODOR is the 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.
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Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Doors open 6:30pm
Public Talk 7:30pm-9pm
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General admission • 25 $
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Public Talk will be held at
Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 avenue Laurier Est
Montréal -
3 minute walk from Laurier metro
5 minute walk from STM bus stop
Some parking on street may be available.
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Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montreal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email : [email protected]
Phone : 514-521-2529
Special weekend course with Guest Teacher Gen Samten Kelsang • Taking and Giving: a Meditation Practice for our Times
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During this special weekend course, Gen Samten will teach us an incredible method for elevating the simple act of breathing into a powerful action of transformation and healing. Through the practice of taking and giving mounted on the breath, we'll experience an uncommon mental peace and happiness, naturally enhancing our love, compassion, concentration and wisdom. In this way, our every breath can give profound meaning to our lives.
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With Gen Samten Kelsang
Resident Teacher at KMC New York, Gen Samten Kelsang also teaches elsewhere in the U.S. and around the world. Having completed a three-year meditation retreat, he is renowned for the clarity of his teachings and his ability to guide and inspire students in their practice to develop a profound meditative experience.
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Saturday March 22
Session 1: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Session 2: 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Session 3: 3 - 4:15 p.m.Sunday March 23
Session 4 : 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Session 5 : 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. -
This conference is in English.
It is possible to book a simultaneous French translation via headphones at your seat.
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Saturday's meal is on a donation basis, which you can give at reception if you wish, in the amount of your choice (the cost is estimated at $10 per person). Please reserve your meal in advance as part of your registration.
There is no need to register for Sunday's meal.
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Another meditation room will be available for children and people with special needs, with a video link to listen to the event.
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Regular - Full weekend: $95
Regular - Saturday: $60
Regular - Sunday: $40
Member - Full weekend: $47,50
Member - Saturday: $30
Member - Sunday: $20 -
Gen Samten will give the public talk The Healing Power of Meditation on Friday March 21, before the special weekend course.
Everyone is welcome!
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Centre de méditation kadampa Montréal
835, Laurier east Avenue, Montreal, QC, H2J 1G2 (Laurier metro)
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Wishing the Very Best for Everyone • Tuesday November 26 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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LEARNING TO LOVE TRULY
Simple yet profound teachings and meditations that help us develop greater peace of mind and happiness, and improve our relationships through learning to authentically cherish others. We’ll spend time mixing our mind with some of Buddha’s most precious teachings on how to train in, deepen, and expand our love and compassion, both in and out of meditation.
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Nov 5: Love Hurts… Really??
Nov 12: Discover how Equanimity Appeals to our Sense of Fairness
Nov 19: The Healing Power of Cherishing Others
Nov 26: Wishing the Very Best for Everyone -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Quebec Dharma Celebration
Registration opening on Monday October 7 at 10am
Visit of the Internationally Renowned Buddhist Teacher
Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
The Healing Power of Cherishing Others • Tuesday November 19 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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LEARNING TO LOVE TRULY
Simple yet profound teachings and meditations that help us develop greater peace of mind and happiness, and improve our relationships through learning to authentically cherish others. We’ll spend time mixing our mind with some of Buddha’s most precious teachings on how to train in, deepen, and expand our love and compassion, both in and out of meditation.
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Nov 5: Love Hurts… Really??
Nov 12: Discover how Equanimity Appeals to our Sense of Fairness
Nov 19: The Healing Power of Cherishing Others
Nov 26: Wishing the Very Best for Everyone -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Developing Equanimity • Tuesday November 12 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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LEARNING TO LOVE TRULY
Simple yet profound teachings and meditations that help us develop greater peace of mind and happiness, and improve our relationships through learning to authentically cherish others. We’ll spend time mixing our mind with some of Buddha’s most precious teachings on how to train in, deepen, and expand our love and compassion, both in and out of meditation.
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Nov 5: Love Hurts… Really??
Nov 12: Discover how Equanimity Appeals to our Sense of Fairness
Nov 19: The Healing Power of Cherishing Others
Nov 26: Wishing the Very Best for Everyone -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Love Hurts… Really?? • Tuesday November 5 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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LEARNING TO LOVE TRULY
Simple yet profound teachings and meditations that help us develop greater peace of mind and happiness, and improve our relationships through learning to authentically cherish others. We’ll spend time mixing our mind with some of Buddha’s most precious teachings on how to train in, deepen, and expand our love and compassion, both in and out of meditation. -
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Nov 5: Love Hurts… Really??
Nov 12: Discover how Equanimity Appeals to our Sense of Fairness
Nov 19: The Healing Power of Cherishing Others
Nov 26: Wishing the Very Best for Everyone -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Finding Stillness Within • Tuesday October 15 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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WHAT DO WE REALLY WANT?
Everyone whether religious or non-religious is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from suffering and problems. We usually depend upon external things to make us happy – our relationships, our health, our reputation, our career, to name just a few. By practicing meditation we can come to understand and experience that it is our mind, not other people nor circumstances, that determines how happy we are.
These classes are suitable for everyone and are an ideal introduction to meditation and modern Buddhist teachings.
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What do we really want?
Sept 24: Peaceful Mind, Happy Mind
Oct 1: Healing Ourself with Meditation
Oct 8: Quieting the Mind
Oct 15: Finding Stillness Within -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Quieting the Mind • Tuesday October 8 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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WHAT DO WE REALLY WANT?
Everyone whether religious or non-religious is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from suffering and problems. We usually depend upon external things to make us happy – our relationships, our health, our reputation, our career, to name just a few. By practicing meditation we can come to understand and experience that it is our mind, not other people nor circumstances, that determines how happy we are.
These classes are suitable for everyone and are an ideal introduction to meditation and modern Buddhist teachings.
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Sept 24: Peaceful Mind, Happy Mind
Oct 1: Healing Ourself with Meditation
Oct 8: Quieting the Mind
Oct 15: Finding Stillness Within -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Healing Ourself with Meditation • Tuesday October 1 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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WHAT DO WE REALLY WANT?
Everyone whether religious or non-religious is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from suffering and problems. We usually depend upon external things to make us happy – our relationships, our health, our reputation, our career, to name just a few. By practicing meditation we can come to understand and experience that it is our mind, not other people nor circumstances, that determines how happy we are.
These classes are suitable for everyone and are an ideal introduction to meditation and modern Buddhist teachings.
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Sept 24: Peaceful Mind, Happy Mind
Oct 1: Healing Ourself with Meditation
Oct 8: Quieting the Mind
Oct 15: Finding Stillness Within -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529
Peaceful Mind, Happy Mind • Tuesday September 24 • Class in NDG
English meditation classes in NDG
Tuesdays nights at the Unitarian Church of Montreal
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WHAT DO WE REALLY WANT?
Everyone whether religious or non-religious is looking for happiness all the time and wants to be free from suffering and problems. We usually depend upon external things to make us happy – our relationships, our health, our reputation, our career, to name just a few. By practicing meditation we can come to understand and experience that it is our mind, not other people nor circumstances, that determines how happy we are.
These classes are suitable for everyone and are an ideal introduction to meditation and modern Buddhist teachings.
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Sept 24: Peaceful Mind, Happy Mind
Oct 1: Healing Ourself with Meditation
Oct 8: Quieting the Mind
Oct 15: Finding Stillness Within -
$15 for one class
$45 for the 4 classes series -
Kadampa Meditation Centre Montreal
835 Laurier Avenue East, Montréal, QC, H2J 1G2
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 514-521-2529