Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa
879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

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      • Orléans Branch with Gen Thekchen, Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm
      • Perth Branch with Gen Thekchen, every two weeks on Thursday mornings – 10:00-11:15am
      • Smiths Falls Branch with Steve Grover, Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 8:45pm
      • Wakefield branch with Gen Kelsang Thekchen, Thursday mornings every 2 weeks, 11am-12:15pm
      • Nepean Branch, once-a-month on Sundays, 1:00-2:15pm
      • Stittsville branch with Kelsang Lamden, every two weeks, Wed. evenings 7:30-8:45pm
      • Norwood/Peterborough branch with Cate Henderson, every two weeks, 7-8:15pm
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      • RETREAT: Clarity of Mind Retreat, Sat Oct 18 at the Sunshine Rotary Park Chalet
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    • SATURDAY COURSE: Start Your Own Practice ~ Creating a Sacred Space, Sat Oct 18 with Kelsang Lamden
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    • RETREAT: The Essence of the Path to Peace & Happiness Away Retreat
    • SATURDAY COURSE: Developing Authentic Self Confidence with Gen Kelsang Chögyan, Nov 29
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      • PUBLIC TALK: Discover the Clarity of Your Mind with Gen Thekchen, Thurs Oct. 16 at the Lantern
      • RETREAT: Clarity of Mind Retreat with Gen Thekchen, Sat Oct 18 at the Sunshine Rotary Park
      • WEEKLY CLASSES at the Lantern with Adele Chatterton
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    • Our Founder, Teachers & Tradition
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      • What to expect at class
      • What is meditation?
      • About Buddhism
      • Kadampa Buddhism
      • Books on Kadampa Buddhism
    • Temples for World Peace
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Membership
  • Classes
    • Weekly classes at the centre
      • Tuesday evenings, with Gen Thekchen: The Meditation Toolkit
      • Meditations for a Meaningful Life with Toolika Rastogi, Wed nights 7-8:30pm
      • Sunday Serenity: Wisdom for Daily Life with Jane Douglas at KMC Ottawa, 10 to 11am
      • 30-Minute Meditations – Wednesdays with JoAnne McCutcheon, from 12:15-12:45pm
      • Live Streamed Classes
    • Classes in the Ottawa region
      • Orléans Branch with Gen Thekchen, Wednesday evenings 6:30-7:45pm
      • Perth Branch with Gen Thekchen, every two weeks on Thursday mornings – 10:00-11:15am
      • Smiths Falls Branch with Steve Grover, Thursday evenings, 7:30 to 8:45pm
      • Wakefield branch with Gen Kelsang Thekchen, Thursday mornings every 2 weeks, 11am-12:15pm
      • Nepean Branch, once-a-month on Sundays, 1:00-2:15pm
      • Stittsville branch with Kelsang Lamden, every two weeks, Wed. evenings 7:30-8:45pm
      • Norwood/Peterborough branch with Cate Henderson, every two weeks, 7-8:15pm
    • Meditation for Kids – Saturdays at KMC Ottawa, once a month, 2-3:30pm
    • Foundation Program – Thursdays 7-9pm
    • Teacher Training Program – Sundays 2-4pm and Mondays 7-9pm
    • Meditation in Newfoundland
      • PUBLIC TALK: Discover the Clarity of Your Mind with Gen Thekchen, Thurs Oct 16 at the Lantern
      • RETREAT: Clarity of Mind Retreat, Sat Oct 18 at the Sunshine Rotary Park Chalet
      • WEEKLY CLASSES at the Lantern with Adele Chatterton
      • WEEKLY CLASSES at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre with Adele Chatterton
      • Online Classes for Students in Newfoundland
  • Events
    • SATURDAY COURSE: Start Your Own Practice ~ Creating a Sacred Space, Sat Oct 18 with Kelsang Lamden
    • SATURDAY FULL-DAY COURSE: Refuge, Friend and Helper, Oct 25 with Gen Thekchen
    • RETREAT: The Essence of the Path to Peace & Happiness Away Retreat
    • SATURDAY COURSE: Developing Authentic Self Confidence with Gen Kelsang Chögyan, Nov 29
    • NEWFOUNDLAND EVENTS: Upcoming courses & classes in St. John’s with Gen Thekchen
      • PUBLIC TALK: Discover the Clarity of Your Mind with Gen Thekchen, Thurs Oct. 16 at the Lantern
      • RETREAT: Clarity of Mind Retreat with Gen Thekchen, Sat Oct 18 at the Sunshine Rotary Park
      • WEEKLY CLASSES at the Lantern with Adele Chatterton
      • WEEKLY CLASSES at the Paul Reynolds Community Centre with Adele Chatterton
      • Online Classes for Students in Newfoundland
  • Guided Morning Meditations
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Home Meditation Classes Classes in the Ottawa Region

Classes in the Ottawa Region

Aside from our main Centre at 879 Somerset Street,
we have 5 meditation class branches in and around Ottawa.
Find out more about classes in your area by clicking below.

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Weekly on Wednesdays
6:30-7:45pm

Classes in Orléans
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Every 2 wks on Thursdays
10:00 to 11:15am

Classes in Perth
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Weekly on Thursdays
7:30-8:45pm

Classes in Smiths Falls
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Monthly on Sundays
1:00-2:15pm

Classes in Nepean
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Every two weeks
7:30-8:45pm

Classes in Stittsville

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Donations are most welcome

Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa is a registered Canadian charity (Charitable Reg. Number 88586/6293RR0001).

If you wish to make a monetary donation to the Centre please click the donate button below or contact Kelsang Khandro at admin@meditateinottawa.org to make large sum or regular donations.

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Money is used for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. Any profits from class fees go towards supporting the International Temples Project for World Peace

Contact us

613.234.4347

Questions about our classes:
education@meditateinottawa.org

If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a member:
admin@meditateinottawa.org

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