All classes will be recorded and available for 5 days to registrants.
To access the recordings you must register prior to the class even if you cannot attend at the specified time. Following the class, links to the recordings will be sent to all registrants.
Registration is open to everyone living in Ottawa/Gatineau, Cornwall, Perth and Arnprior.
For all other areas, please check for a Kadampa Buddhist Centre close to you.
Click the class link opposite and you can register using PayPal or credit card. You will receive a confirmation email that includes a link to the class you have registered for. Copy the link and paste it into your browser at least 5 minutes before the scheduled start time. You will be linked to a waiting room and the host will bring you into the class at the scheduled time.
The International Kadampa Fall Festival Online
Healing the mind ~ The supreme medicine of faith & wisdom!
Friday, October 23 – Thursday October 29
is now open for booking!
Everyone is welcome to take part in this Festival whether an experienced practitioner of Buddhism or a complete beginner.
Empowerment and teachings
Gen-la will grant the empowerment of Medicine Buddha and give heart advice on the Medicine Buddha sadhana and Medicine Buddha Prayer.
Medicine Buddha is a Buddha doctor who shows us how to heal sickness of both body and mind – a perfect practice for our time.
Most especially, Gen-la will teach how to develop the power to heal ourself and others through the supreme medicine of faith and wisdom.
For more information and to register Click here.
Everyone is welcome to join this event!
Indepth Study Program
Joyful Path of Good Fortune
With our Resident Teacher Kelsang Chöyang
If you’ve been attending our General Program classes for a while and would like an opportunity to study Kadampa Buddhism in greater depth and in a more systematic way, now is a great time to try our Foundation Program. We are currently studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
This is not a drop-in program, but requires certain commitments. Please contact our Education Program Coordinator, Kelsang Lamden at education@meditateinottawa.org for information or to register.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche has recently suggested we recite Buddha Tara’s prayers (entitled Liberation from Sorrow) to request that the world be helped to overcome COVID-19 situation.
The next chanted prayer practice starts in
To download an e-book of the Liberation from Sorrow prayers from Tharpa Publications Canada, please click here
Gen-la Dekyong describes the Tara Prayers in this video
NOW AVAILABLE!
Online Monthly Memberships
Available month-by-month, for a fee of $60.00 per month
Your monthly membership entitles you to unlimited weekly, Sunday and Saturday classes, plus a reduction for online retreats.
As always, for all registrants you can view your chosen class anytime within 5 days of the livestream version.
To register for the November Monthly Membership, please click here
In the registration confirmation email you will receive a personal promo code that can be used when you register for any November classes. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Kelsang Varahi at admin@meditateinottawa.org
Upcoming Classes
Tuesday Evening Classes | 7:00-8:15pm
Moving Forward
With our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Chöyang
Cultivating positive attitudes are central to staying happy and moving forward in life. Negative attitudes like jealousy, resentment, and pride keep us stuck in unhelpful states of mind that make our world narrow and confined. Take in a breath of fresh air and open up your world by learning to train your mind.
These beginner level classes are appropriate for everyone. Each class will include helpful advice and guided meditations.
Class Fee: $12 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $6
| October 6 | October 13 | October 20 |
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| The Wisdom of Rejoicing | The Power of Empathy | The Happiness in Humility |
| To register, click here. | To register, click here. | To register, click here. |
Practical and Powerful Love
With our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Chöyang
We all agree that love is powerful and healing, and that it makes our relationships stable and satisfying. Practicing love in our daily life, however, is not always easy and we especially find it challenging when we are stressed or when others are making life difficult for us. In this series we learn the value of training in love and gain practical methods to protect and cultivate it.
These classes are suitable for beginners, and those who are more advanced. You can attend the whole series, or any number of the classes, since each class is self-contained. Each class will include guided meditations.
Class Fee: $12 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $6
| November 3 | November 10 | November 17 | November 24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Practice of Gratitude | The Power of Cherishing Love | Seeing Beyond the Faults | Freeing Ourself from Self-Cherishing |
| To register,click here. | To register,click here. | To register,click here. | To register,click here. |
30-Minute Online Meditations
Noontime Wednesdays | 12:15-12:45pm
(Available for 5 days for those who have registered, so you can experience the class when it’s convenient for you.)
Take a 30-minute break to let go of stress and tension, with a guided meditation which will allow you to experience your own inner peace, an inner stillness and a sense of well-being. Each session will include a short teaching based on Buddhist wisdom, and an easy-to-follow guided meditation. Leave refreshed, energized and inspired! All are welcome, including those with no meditation experience.
Class Fee: $5 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $2.50
| October 21 | November 4 | November 11 |
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| To register:click here. | To register:click here. | To register: click here. |
| There is no class on October 28 due to the International Kadampa Fall Festival. Click here for more information. | ||
Sunday Morning Classes | 10:00-11:00am
Maintaining Positive Energy
Buddha taught many methods to help us to remain positive, which in turn helps us to approach life with a peaceful, positive energy. Far from making our lives more agitated, this kind of energy will gradually make our lives more calm, comfortable and meaningful. By listening to and meditating on these teachings, we can begin to adopt this positive energy and make it our own. We can then learn from our own experience how liberating it is, both for ourself and for others.
These classes will present Buddha’s teachings in a way which makes them easy to practise in our busy daily lives. Each class will include experienced guidance in meditation. Everyone is welcome.
Class Fee: $12 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $6
| November 1 | November 8 | November 15 | November 22 |
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| Joyful energy: overcoming the laziness of procrastination | Letting go of the meaningless and negative | Don't worry, just try: no place for discouragement | Armour energy: protecting the focus on our spiritual goals |
| To register, click here. | To register, click here. | To register, click here. | click here. |
| November 29 | December 13 | December 20 |
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| The wide river of steadfastness | Like a child at play: the powers of joy and skillful relaxation | Motivation and familiarity: meditation and daily life |
| To register, click here. | To register, click here. | To register, click here. |
| There is no class on December 6 due to the Ontario Dharma Celebration. | ||
Wednesday Evening Classes | 7:00-8:30pm
Meditations for a Meaningful Life
These classes introduce us to a series of meditations derived from Buddha’s teachings which can help us to find lasting inner peace and great meaning in our daily lives. If we contemplate and meditate on these teachings, we will find that we’re better able to deal with our daily problems, and find the lasting happiness we’re searching for. Ultimately, these teachings will lead us to develop all of our good qualities, and overcome all of our faults. In short, they will give us a far more meaningful life.
Although the classes are presented as an ongoing series, each class is self-contained. These classes are intermediate in level, but many beginners find them very enjoyable and meaningful.
Class Fee: $12 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $6
| October 21 | November 4 | November 11 | November 18 | November 25 |
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| Becoming a Friend of the World | Stilling the Mind | Developing Wisdom | The Real Nature of Things | The Real Nature of Ourself |
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| There is no class on October 28 due to the International Fall Festival for more information click here. | ||||
Upcoming Saturday Classes
A Special Half-Day Meditation Class
Saturday October 31, 10am-12noon
We are so constantly bombarded by outer stimulation that it is difficult to enjoy the peace and stillness within our own mind. The practice of meditation allows us to go inside for awhile and deliberately cultivate inner peace. This is something we can do within our busy, daily life without a lot of fanfare. A regular practice of meditation is highly effective in reducing stress levels and increasing happiness. If you are curious about the benefits of meditation and wondering if it’s for you, this course is a perfect beginner’s guide.
This class include guided meditations, and will provide you with the basics to begin your own meditation practice at home. Everyone is welcome.
Class Fee: $20 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $10.00
To register Click here.
Saturday classes in October
A Special Half-Day Meditation Class
Saturday, November 14, 10am-12pm
Our inner peace is our most valuable asset. In these times of increasing outer challenges, it is becoming more clear how we need to find a reliable method to stay peaceful and resilient in the midst of circumstances that are beyond our immediate control. Learning to deal with stress and worry, and gaining insight into where true happiness can be found are key. In this half-day class we will learn how to de-stress through meditation, and to counter our negative minds with positive attitudes that bring peace.
This class will teach basic meditation methods, based on Buddha’s teachings. It will also include easy-to-understand guided meditations. These teachings are suitable for beginners, but anyone can benefit from them. Everyone is welcome.
Class Fee: $20 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $10.00
To register Click here.
Meditations to Open Our Heart
A Special Half-Day Meditation Class
Saturday, November 21, 10am-12pm
This class will be taught by our Resident Teacher, Kelsang Chöyang
In this half-day class we will practice two profound meditations called ‘Taking & Giving’. These meditations improve our love and compassion and are very powerful tools for opening the heart and taking the mind off of ourself. When we do this, our problems diminish and we can accept our difficulties with greater ease. We also tap into our true potential, our Buddha nature, by using the power of imagination to take away the suffering of others and give them true happiness.
This class is perfect for those who are new to Buddhism, and also those who are more advanced. It will include practical advice for daily life based on Buddha’s teachings, and experienced guidance in meditation. Everyone is welcome.
Class Fee: $20 and for those experiencing financial difficulties at this time: $10.00
To register Click here.
Meditation for Kids Online
Upcoming Saturday afternoon class:
November 21, 2:30-3:30 pm
Meditation for Kids introduces children to simple Buddhist teachings and meditations. Each class begins with a breathing meditation, followed by a short teaching on topics such as karma, making offerings and cherishing everyone. The class then has an engaging activity such as a craft, game or play based on the teaching to allow for learning in an especially fun and less formal way. Every class will emphasize loving-kindness and the cultivation of a positive attitude. Classes also include simple prayers and discussions relevant to children’s everyday experiences. Each class is self-contained, so bring your kids to any session that suits your family.
Ages 3–10. $5 (adults come for free!) To register for November 21 click here.
