Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa
879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa

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      • Tuesday evenings, starting Sept 2 with Gen Thekchen: The Meditation Toolkit
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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
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      • SAT COURSE: The Essentials for a Strong Daily Meditation Practice with Gen Thekchen, Sept 6, 10am-1pm
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    • Our Centre
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      • What to expect at class
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      • Books on Kadampa Buddhism
    • Temples for World Peace
    • Volunteer Opportunities
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    • Weekly classes at the centre
      • Tuesday evenings, starting Sept 2 with Gen Thekchen: The Meditation Toolkit
      • Sunday Serenity: Wisdom for Daily Life with Jane Douglas at KMC Ottawa, 10 to 11am
      • Meditations for a Meaningful Life with Toolika Rastogi, Wed nights 7-8:30pm
      • 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
    • 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: The Power of a Calm Mind Public Talk with Gen Thekchen, Sept 4, 7-8:30pm
      • SAT COURSE: The Essentials for a Strong Daily Meditation Practice with Gen Thekchen, Sept 6, 10am-1pm
      • WEEKLY CLASSES with Adele Chatterton, Thursdays at the Lantern
      • Online Classes for Students in Newfoundland
  • Events
    • RETREAT: Meditations for a Happy and Meaningful Life Retreat with Gen Thekchen, Aug 30 to Sept 4
    • SATURDAY COURSE: Learn to Meditate with Jeanne Paquin, Sept 13, 10am to 1pm
    • SATURDAY COURSE: The Art of Letting Go with Gen Thekchen, Sat Sept 27
    • NEWFOUNDLAND EVENTS: Upcoming courses & classes in St. John’s with Gen Thekchen
      • PUBLIC TALK: The Power of a Calm Mind with Gen Thekchen, Sept 4, 7-8:30pm
      • SAT COURSE: The Essentials for a Strong Daily Meditation Practice with Gen Thekchen, Sept 6, 10am-1pm
      • WEEKLY CLASSES with Adele Chatterton, Thursdays at the Lantern
      • Online Classes for Students in Newfoundland
  • Guided Morning Meditations
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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

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613.234.4347

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