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English Meditation program (In person Only)
When: 2nd Sunday of Every month
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Language: English
Where: Buddha Meditation Center GTA -
11175 Kennedy Rd. Markham L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Language: English
Where: Buddha Meditation Center GTA -
11175 Kennedy Rd. Markham L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
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You will develop your mindfulness and stay focused even in the difficult moments of life. As this class is on Sunday, you will be more prepared for the following week to work more effectively in your working places, schools and universities. You will be able to resolve problems with the mind of Loving Kindness, develop critical thinking in your life, and resolve problems with superior advice from the Buddha. Teachings such as Four Foundations of Mindfulness, Five Hindrances, Five aggregates of clinging, and Dependent Origination will be taught in the class. You will develop your knowledge to understand Suttas by yourself. All the types of meditation techniques that were taught by the Buddha, will be practiced day by day during this time. If you are new to meditation and do not have any experience with meditation this is a great opportunity for you. You will learn how you can effectively use the meditation to live happily. The documents for each mediation are published on our web page and you can download them. Also, the program will be helpful for students to reduce and eradicate their stress, depression, and anxiety. Students can learn these techniques to improve efficiency of mind by developing mindfulness. Hence you will learn how to do many things in a small period of time. Because this class is more interactive, you will get the opportunity to ask questions. You can learn how to resolve day to day difficulties with the group according to the Buddha's wisdom. The class will be taught by a monk trained in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. |
Approximate schedule: Meditation 8.00 am – 9.30 am – Guided mediation 9.30 am – 10.00 am – Snack break 10.00 am - 10.45 am - Guided Meditation 10.45 am - 11.00 am - Buddha Puja 11.00 am – 12.30 pm – Lunch break 12.30 pm – 1.00 pm – Chanting 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm – Guided meditation |
Meditate with Monks (In person Only)
When: Every Thursday
Time: 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm
Cost: free
Language: English
Where: Buddha Meditation Center GTA -
11175 Kennedy Rd. Markham L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
No need to register
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This is a great opportunity to have a peaceful mind after being tired of work throughout the week! Meditation will help you overcome depression and anxiety. Through the Buddha's teachings, you will learn how to be peaceful and calm even in difficult situations in your life. We will cover:
You will get the chance to meditate and chant with a nun trained in the Theravada tradition. Instructions will be given. You will get the guidance for every meditation that is practiced in the class. Later on, you can download the meditation guidance from the website. This guidance will help you to practice the meditation independently. This program is suitable for all levels of experience. All are welcome. No need to register. |
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Free Day-long Buddhist Retreat (In person Only)
When: 4th Sunday of every month
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
When: 4th Sunday of every month
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
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Join us for a day of learning and practicing the Buddha's teachings. This event includes Dhamma talks, meditation and observing Eight Precepts. We are happy to provide participants with the lunch time-meal (11 am to 12:30 pm).It will be mostly vegetarian. If you are a strict vegetarian or have other dietary limitations, we suggest that you bring food that you are comfortable eating. If you are new to Buddhist retreats, that is not a problem. There are many volunteers to help you. You can wear anything that is comfortable. Some people like to wear white, but this is totally optional. Feel free to come as you are. We will have cushions and chairs to sit on, but if you have a cushion and a mat, please bring them along. Most of the floor is carpeted, but some areas are uncarpeted. Never been to one of our retreats before? Find out what to expect. Nervous about being in a big group? Read some tips we have for folks with social anxiety. The Buddha encouraged his disciples to follow extra training rules known as the Eight Precepts as often as they could. Also, Supreme Buddha taught to follow the five precepts every day to collect good khamma (karma). |
Approximate schedule: 8:00 am - 8:15 am - Taking the Eight Precepts (taking the Eight Precepts is optional but recommended) 8:15 am - 9.15 am - Dhamma Talk (Buddhist teachings) 9:15 am - 9:45 am - Tea break 9:45 am - 10:45 am - Guided and silent meditation 10:45 am - 11:00 am - Chanting and meal dedication 11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch meal 12:00 am - 12:30 pm - Free time 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm - Chanting 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Dhamma Talk 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Guided and silent meditation 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm - Tea break 2:45 pm - 2:55 pm - Q&A and Dhamma discussion 2:55 pm - 3.00 pm - Merit sharing and End |
Children's Dhamma Program (In person Only)
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When: Every Saturday Time: 9.30 am to 11 am Cost: free Language: English Where: 11175 Kennedy Road, Markham ON L6C 1P2 (1 km north of Elgin mills road) |
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Children from age four to eighteen are welcome to join us to learn the teachings of the Buddha found in the Theravada tradition. They will also learn simple meditations that you can do with them at home. No registration is necessary. Snacks will be provided. There are three classes. Kids class - Ages Four to Six Children class - Ages Seven to Twelve Teenage class - Ages Thirteen to Eighteen |
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Deep Dhamma Class (In person and on line)
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When: Every Saturday Time: 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm Cost: Free Language: English Where: 11175 Kennedy Road, Markham ON L6C 1P2 (1 km north of Elgin mills road) |
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This event has the following activites. * Taking five precepts, * Guided and silent meditation * Dhamma talk. You need to have the baisc knowledge of Buddha's teaching to participate for this class.. How can one get the basic knowloegde of the Buddha's teaching? By participating for Meditation classes, Buddhist Retreats, reading library books and listen to the previous dhamma talks availabe in the web page, you can get this knowledge. You are welcome to come to part of or all of the activities. No registration required. The class will be taught by a monk trained in Theravada Buddhist tradition. You will have time to ask questions about Buddhism and to meet a monk individually after the class. All of the sermons are based on the original teachings of the Buddha, faithfully preserved by the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Families are welcome. When you come to the monastery you can check out a book from our lending library or speak to one of the monks. How to participate on line for this class: Please send the email to [email protected] with your phone number requesting the access to the on line. Someone will contact you. |
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Children's Dhamma Retreat (In person Only)
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When: Third Sunday of every month, 8.00 am to 3.00 pm (During the Sinhala Sil program) For Whom: Children ages 8-20 Language: English Where: 11175 Kennedy Road, Markham ON L6C 1P2 (1 km north of Elgin mills road) |
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Children will have the chance to learn Theravadha Buddhism and Paritta chanting.
No registration is necessary. Parents are welcome to join in. If you have questions, contact us at [email protected]
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Youth Meeting (In person Only)
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When: Third Sunday of every month Time: 4 pm - 5 pm Language: English Cost: Free Age limit: between 15 to 35 years Where: 11175 Kennedy Road, Markham ON L6C 1P2 (1 km north of Elgin mills road) |
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Participants will have a chance to learn many different kinds of meditations taught by the Buddha and engage in positive group discussions with fellow participants and our venerable monks. Various important Topics will be included in these discussions. We will also teach about how to gain the benefits of the Buddha's teachings into your daily life. Further, we teach the ancient sacred protective chants that can be used every day for happiness, peace and success.
You will have more time for personal interaction with the monks and get the answers for your personal issues according to the Buddha's wisdom. You will be surrounded by teenagers, youths, college and university students in your age at this program. This is also a great way to gain wholesome friends into your life.
This program is led by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition. There is no charge for this activity and no need to register.
You will have more time for personal interaction with the monks and get the answers for your personal issues according to the Buddha's wisdom. You will be surrounded by teenagers, youths, college and university students in your age at this program. This is also a great way to gain wholesome friends into your life.
This program is led by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition. There is no charge for this activity and no need to register.
Free Buddhist Chanting Class in the Theravada Tradition
(In person Only)
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When: Every Saturday Time: 9.00 am - 9.30 am Language: English and Pali Cost: Free Where: 11175 Kennedy Road, Markham ON L6C 1P2 (1 km north of Elgin mills road) |
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An excellent opportunity to learn the Buddha's ancient sacred chanting in English and Pali You will learn:
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Monastery Volunteer Cleaning Day - මාසික ශ්රමදානය
When: First Sunday of the month from 9.00 am to 4.00pm (Please check calendar for changes)
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
Come and meet new Dhamma friends while taking care of our meditation centre property and collecting merit. There's something for everyone to do. Kids are welcome to join. Lunch is provided. This is a great way to get to know your asapuwa family.
You can also find this event on our meetup page
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
Come and meet new Dhamma friends while taking care of our meditation centre property and collecting merit. There's something for everyone to do. Kids are welcome to join. Lunch is provided. This is a great way to get to know your asapuwa family.
You can also find this event on our meetup page
සදහම් සූත්ර අඩ්යයනය - Sutta Study Class (In person Only)
When: Every Friday, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Language: Sinhala
Cost: Free
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
We begin with the regular evening Buddha Puja. Around 8:00 pm the Dhamma Sermon begins. Texts are chosen from a Tripitaka Sutta translated from the Pali language into Sinhala by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera.
All teaching is done by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition.
Language: Sinhala
Cost: Free
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
We begin with the regular evening Buddha Puja. Around 8:00 pm the Dhamma Sermon begins. Texts are chosen from a Tripitaka Sutta translated from the Pali language into Sinhala by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thera.
All teaching is done by monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist Tradition.
උපෝසථ සීල භාවනා වැඩසටහන
(In person Only)
When: Third Sunday of every month, 6 am to 4 pm
Language: Sinhala
Cost: Free
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
"Uposatha" means to come near our spiritual friends to learn the Buddha's teachings.
Eight-precept Sil/Uposatha program. The day is spent meditating and learning the teachings of the Buddha. Breakfast and lunch dana are offered to participants. You will have the opportunity to observe the Eight Precepts.
Language: Sinhala
Cost: Free
Where: 11175 Kennedy Road,
Markham ON L6C 1P2
(1 km north of Elgin mills road)
"Uposatha" means to come near our spiritual friends to learn the Buddha's teachings.
Eight-precept Sil/Uposatha program. The day is spent meditating and learning the teachings of the Buddha. Breakfast and lunch dana are offered to participants. You will have the opportunity to observe the Eight Precepts.
