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Westend Buddhist Centre / Halton-Peel Buddhist Society
Address: 3133 Cawthra Roard, Mississauga ON L5A 2X4 Ontario
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan
E-mail: westendbuddhist@yahoo.ca
Website: http://www.westendbuddhist.com
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Contact: Bhante Saranapala or Bhante Dhammawasa
Teachers: Bhante Saranapala, Bhante Kassapa, Bhante Dhammarama
Spiritual Director: Rev. K. Dhammawasa, Abbot
Windsor Buddhist Vihara
Address: 691 Campbel Ave, Windsor, ON,Canada. N9B 2H6 Ontario
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: (519) 256-4223
E-mail: info@windsorbuddhistvihara.com
Website: http://www.windsorbuddhistvihara.com
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Main Contact: Ven. Pinnagoda Rahula Email
Spiritual Director: Ven. Pinnagoda Rahula Email (Phone: 519-256-4223)
World Peace Ten Thousand Buddhas Sarina Stupa Temple
Address: 4303 River Road, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 3E8 Ontario
Tradition: Mahayana, Pure Land
Affiliation: Cham Shan Temple
Phone: (905) 371-2678
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Resident Director & Teacher: Ven Shan Kwang
Zen Centre of Ottawa
Address: 240 Daly Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K1N 6G2
Tradition: Mahayana, Dogen
Affiliation: Main monastery (Dainen-ji) White Wind Zen Community
Phone: (613) 562-1568
E-mail: info@wwzc.org
Website: http://www.wwzc.org
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Teacher: Ven. Anzan Hoshin roshi
Awakened Meditation Centre
Address: 134 Sixth Street Toronto Ontario M8V 3A5
Tradition: Mahayana, Korean Ganhwsoen (Koan Zen)
Affiliation: Korean Chogye Order
Phone: 647-342-3322
Website: http://www.awakenedmeditationcentre.com
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Main Contact: Greg Samuelson (Phone: 416-838-4305)
Teacher: Hwasun Yangil Sunim
Spiritual Director: Hwasun Yangil Sunim (Phone: 647-342-3322)
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Zen Meditation instruction offered at Awakened Meditation Centre by Zen Master Hwasun Yangil is intended for both beginners and advanced students alike.
Participants are offered a rare opportunity to enrich their inner life and practice under the guidance of an experienced Zen Master.
Instruction is provided in sitting meditation posture, breathing techniques, walking meditation, and Ko-an meditation, to concentrate and awaken the mind.
According to Zen tradition, at a gathering of his disciples Shakyamuni Buddha probed the understanding of his followers about the ultimate goal of His teaching by holding a flower aloft before the assembly. Among the thousand assembled there, only Mahakasyapa is said to have understood the gesture and acknowledged it with a smile. Thereupon, the Enlightened One acknowledged the transmission of the right Dharma eye, the blissful mind of Nirvana and the ultimate reality to the Venerable Mahakasyapa.
The transmission is outside of the scriptures. It aims at the direct pointing at the mind for the perception of self-nature and attainment of enlightenment.
The Zen teaching traces its origin from this transmission. It remains a living tradition, passed on from master to disciple.
From the great traditions of Asia, Zen has found a new home in the hearts of many in North America and Europe.
Zen opens a whole world of possibilities for improving and appreciating ones day-to-day life through mindfulness and awareness of the moment.
Bon Mountain Treasure
Address: Little Current Ontario P0P 1K0
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Yungdrung Bon
Phone: 705-441-6912
E-mail: tibetanbon@rogers.com
Website: http://www.mountaintreasure.ca
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Main Contact: Deborah Bell Email (Phone: 7054416912)
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Bon Mountain Treasure is a registered charity in Canada with a mandate to promote and preserve the ancient religious spiritual tradition of Tibet known as Bon.
We organize gatherings for religious ceremonies, teachings and opportunities for practice in Toronto, Blue Mountains and Manitoulin Island in Ontario. Due to the pandemic all of our offerings are happening online.
Brampton Buddhist Mission Centre
Address: 133a Main St. S., Brampton L6Y 1N2 Ontario
Tradition: Theravada, Monks residence only
Phone: (905) 454 6649
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Note: the Brampton Buddhist Mission Centre uses the property at 133A – Main St. South, Brampton, Ontario, L6Y 1N2, Canada, as a place of ‘clergy residence’ only for monks dwelling.
Buddhist Place
Address: 588 Stewart Street
Peterborough, Ontario
Peterborough Ontario K9H 4C1
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 705 775-4567 7O5-760-9157
E-mail: inquiries@buddhistplace.org
Website: http://www.buddhistplace.org/
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Buddhist Place
Address: 588 Stewart Street
Peterborough Ontario K9H 4C1
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 705-760-9157
E-mail: inquiries@buddhistplace.org
Website: http://www.buddhistplace.org
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Wednesday and Saturday meditation meetings. Special events with visiting monastics. See events page for details.
Canadian Buddhist Directory
Address: Ontario
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 416-669-3362
E-mail: john@sumeru-books.com
Website: http://www.canadianbuddhism.info
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Main Contact: Karma Yonten Gyatso Email (Phone: 416-669-3362)
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Directory of 470+ Canadian Buddhist organizations.
Maintained by The Sumeru Press (www.sumeru.ca).
PO Box 2089, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada L4E 1A3
Flowing Rivers Buddhist Practice Group
Address: Room 212
211 Bronson Ave.
Ottawa Ontario
Tradition: Mahayana, Tendai
Affiliation: Tendai Buddhist Institute and Tendai Canada
Phone: 613-836-4063
E-mail: donpurchase@rogers.com
Website: http://www.flowingrivers.ca
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Main Contact: Kanzan Don Purchase Email (Phone: 613-836-4073)
Teacher: Innen Ray Parchelo
Spiritual Director: Abbott Monshin Paul Naamon Email (Phone: 518-392-7963)
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Flowing Rivers is an Ottawa area practice group committed to presenting and supporting authentic, skilful and socially responsible Buddhist practice in the Tendai style.
Beginning Sept. 14th 2011 we will be offering a year-round bi-weekly practice space for anyone, regardless of their faith orientation. We welcome those who wish to learn about and practice in a traditional Dharma environment.
Monthly sessions are alternately lead by Innen Ray Parchelo and Kanzan Don Purchase. Kanzan facilitates practice, while Innen gives Dharma talks and question / answer sessions. Those attending Flowing Rivers are invited to join the Mahasangha sessions at Red Maple.
These combine a formal Tendai service, Dharma talk and meditation with a vegetarian brunch. Usually held on the 3rd Saturday monthly in Renfrew.
Friends of the Heart
Address: 2510 Yonge Street Suite 324 Toronto Ontario M4P 2H7
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: 416 486 5105
Website: http://www.friendsoftheheart.com
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Main Contact: General Inquiry (Phone: 416 486 5105)
Teacher: Richard Johnson
Spiritual Director: Catherine Jetsun Yeshe (Phone: 416 486 5105)
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Friends of the Heart is a group of lay people who actively pursue the deep philosophic and ethical teachings of East and West while maintaining an active, ordinary life within the community. From the Buddhist path, we take teachings and meditation practice from the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana streams.
We offer meditation instruction and classes in Toronto. By emphasizing individual attention, discussion and dialogue in small classes, you will learn how to live in the world with a compassionate heart and a clear mind. Find peace, calm and joy in your life.
Newcomers are always welcome, whether new to meditation or long time practitioners. Details on courses and events are at www.friendsoftheheart.com
Joyful Land Buddhist Centre
Address: 879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa Ontario K1R 6R6
Tradition: Vajrayana, Je Tsongkapa, New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: (613) 234-4347
E-mail: info@meditateinottawa.org
Website: http://www.meditateinottawa.org
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Teacher: Gen Kelsang Suma
Spiritual Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
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Joyful Land Buddhist Centre is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving others.
We offer classes suited to all levels of experience and interest as well as pujas (chanted prayers), day courses, retreats and empowerments.
Our General Program classes are available on a drop-in basis and are suited to everyone including beginners. Each class in self-contained and includes a talk, guided meditation and time for discussion and questions. Weekly topics for each class follow the Lamrim teachings as presented by our Spiritual Director, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
Our current General Program class schedule is as follows:
Sunday 10:00 - 11:30 am, "Peaceful Mind, Peaceful World"
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:30 pm, "Sagesse Ancienne pour les Temps Modernes"
Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 pm, "Ancient Wisdom for Modern Lives"
Tuesday and Thursday 12:15 - 1:00 pm, Noon hour meditations
Bookshop hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12 - 2 pm, feel free to drop by for tea and browse.
Karma Kagyu Buddhist Meditation Centre of Niagara
Address: email for location. St. Catheranes Ontario
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, Karma Kagyu
Affiliation: Karma Sonam Dargye Ling
E-mail: niagara.kagyu@gmail.com
Website: http://www.kagyu.org/kagyulineage/centers/can/can-nia.php
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Founder: Lama Namse Rinpoche
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Mondays (except holidays)
7:30 p.m.A typical evening will include silent meditation, Tibetan Buddhist teaching, and the Vajrayana practice of Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. This practice includes mantra chanting, visualization, prayer, and more silent meditation. Please email for location. niagara.kagyu@gmail.com
Little Heron Zen Hermitage
Address: 74 Alpine Avenue Hamilton Ontario L9A1A6
Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese Zen
Phone: 9055755976
E-mail: sistertinhquang@yahoo.ca
Website: http>//www.zenbuddhistnun.blogspot.com
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Teachers: Visiting monastics a few times per year
Main Contact: Thich Nu Tinh Quang
Spiritual Director: Thich Nu Tinh Quang Email (Phone: 19055755976)
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Zen and Vipassana Meditation, Days of Mindfulness, workshops, courses, individual counselling, chanting, and dharma talks.
London Dharma Retreats
Address: 206 - 215 Piccadilly Street, London, ON, N6A 1S2 Ontario
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Vipassana meditation
Phone: (519) 433-3082
E-mail: kpartridge@odyssey.on.ca
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Contact: Dr. Kate Partridge
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For information about weekly meditation sittings in London.
Contact Yeshe Wangpo of Nyingje Companions.
Newmarket Zen Group
Address: 244 Main Street South Newmarket Ontario
Tradition: Mahayana, Korean Ganhwsoen (Koan Zen)
Affiliation: Awakened Meditation Centre
Phone: 416-838-4305
E-mail: newmarketzenetgmail.com
Website: http://www.awakenedmeditationcentre.com
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Teacher: Greg Samuelson
Spiritual Director: Hwasun Yangil Sunim
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We sit together on Saturdays in Newmarket Ontario.
We practice from 1:00 p.m. at Brad Jones Karate Do on Main Street South. If you would like some orientation, you could come at 12:45 p.m.
You can read more about the practice at awakenedmeditationcentre.com.
The form the practice takes is tea...sitting meditation...walking
meditation...short reading or talk...sitting meditation.
You are welcome to join us if you like. Please call first at 416-838-4305 in case of schedule changes.
Please feel free to email or call with any questions.
North American Fulong Dharma Centre
Address: 2105-77 Harbour Square Toronto Ontario M5J 2S2
Tradition: Vajrayana, Buddha Shakyamuni, Tsongkapa - the greatest commentator of Buddhism in history, KonSa Rinpoche, the great Master NengHai, Master Qin Hai and to Master HaiKong.
Affiliation: TWDD Hai Kong
Phone: 416-272-0913
E-mail: info@haikong.ca
Website: http://www.haikong.ca
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Kitchener TWDD: Vibeke Email
Main Contact: Jemma Fong Email
Guelph TWDD: Ryan Email
Teacher: Wen Tang
Spiritual Director: Master Shi Hai Kong (from China) Email
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The North American Fulong Dharma Centre is committed in providing ongoing support and guidance to all individuals in hopes to reducing life’s pain and suffering through meditation and Dharma practice.
TWDD meditation originated in Tibetan Buddhist Meditation / Yoga practice. After a process of reforms, a series of public teachings has been developed by Master Hai Kong and has made available to the general public for the first time in history. TWDD represents a powerful tool to unfold our inner peace and to develop true happiness.
During each meditation session, we will give about half hour on-going teaching on " the three principle aspects of the path of true happiness" - a fundamental study set forth for successful meditation practices. Also we will do half hour standing meditation, 45 minutes of sitting meditation, as well as a short QA session.
The essence of TWDD meditation is to preoccupy one’s body, mind and speech with (holding) Mudra, (visualizing) Guru and (speaking) Mantra. In just a matter of 2 hours/per day in up to 7 days, all practitioners will be able to establish the connection to their own Dharma Nature, thereby generating the confidence to continue on the journey of spiritual development.
Learn TWDD meditation a powerful tool to unfold your inner peace and to develop true happiness. TWDD meditation originated in Tibetan Buddhist Meditation / Yoga practice. Practice sessions in Toronto, Kitchener, Guelph, Ontario Canada
Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre
Address: 400 McArthur Ave Ottawa Ontario K1K 1G7
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan (Kagyu and Nyingma) and Shambhala lineage
Affiliation: Shambhala International (www.shambhala.org)
Phone: (613) 725-9321
E-mail: info@shambhalaottawa.ca
Website: http://www.shambhalaottawa.ca/
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Founder: Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
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The Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre offers meditation instruction, practice, and study in the path of Shambhala Buddhism.
Our approach combines the traditional teachings of the Kagyü and Nyingma lineages of Tibetan Buddhism with the Shambhala view of living an uplifted life, fully engaged with the world.
We offer free meditation instruction on Tuesdays at 7pm.
Group meditation practice takes place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Introductory Meditation classes take place on Tuesdays, and we also offer regular weekend programs on Buddhism, meditation, Shambhala Training and Contemplative arts.
Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Center
Address: 1153 St Pierre Street Orl Ontario K1C 1L4
Tradition: Theravada, The Siam (Rohana Sect of the Malwatta Chapter)
Phone: 613-424-4482
E-mail: ottawabuddhistmonastery@gmail.com
Website: https://ottawabuddhist.org/
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Spiritual Director: Bhante. Kekanadure Hemalankara Email (Phone: 613-424-4482)
Deputy Abbot : Bhante. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima (Phone: 613-424-4482)
Teacher: Bhante. Kekanadure Hemalankara
Main Contact: Bhante. Dr. Gangodawila Chandima Email (Phone: 613-424-4482)
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Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Center (Ottawa Buddhist Monastery) is a vibrant religious organization based on the teachings of the Buddha. Our dedicated members follow the tenets of Buddhism and strive to practice them in their daily lives, particularly The Five Precepts (Pancha Sīla). Founded in Ottawa in 2007 by Sri Lankan Monk Most Venerable Kekanadure Hemalankara Nayaka Thero to meet the religious and cultural needs of the growing Buddhist population in our nation’s capital, the monastery relocated to Orléans in July, 2014. It is a registered charitable organization (Ottawa Theravada Buddhist and Cultural Center Inc., registration number 847682291 RR0001) that is funded by voluntary donations. Buddhist community life revolves around a local monastery acting as a service hub to the surrounding population. Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Center (Ottawa Buddhist Monastery) aims to replicate this tradition by offering many events and activities free-of-charge to its members and the general public, Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.
Weekly meditation sessions, weekly dhamma sermons and pūjās, Pirith Chantings, Sunday Dhamma School, monthly Sil Program (Precept Observing’s), the grand Annual Vesak Festival (Birthday of Buddha) every year in May and Kathina Ceremony- these are just a few of the services and events that celebrate religious and cultural heritage and foster the development of exceptional members of Canadian Society
Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara And Cultural Centre
Address: 2878,Navan Road, Ottawa Ontario K1C7G4
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +1-613-424-4482
E-mail: ottawa_theravada_vihara@rogers.com
Website: http://www.ottawabuddhist.net
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Kekanadure Hemalankara Thero Email (Phone: +1-613-424-4482)
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Promote the teachings of the Lord Gauthama Buddha for the spiritual development of all members, their families and children and others in accordance with Buddhist Religious principals and the Buddhist way of life.
Promote the establishment of a humanitarian society by instilling into the members the noble ideals of peace and tolerance, gentleness, kindliness and hospitality, respect for the elders and the individual, love of nature, belief in the fundamental spiritual quality of all human beings, the care for the sick and the weary, the pursuit of the good and the practice of compassion toward all that live and breathe through the study of the teachings of the Buddha.
Establish Religious Schools, Montessori Schools, Adult Education Centers and Libraries thus creating an environment that would be conducive to the development of the moral character; of the mem bers of the corporation and others in accordance with the teachings of the Buddha.
To provide basic skills that would be necessary to train the youth, members and their families to obtain employment; or engage in self employment.
Help the destitute.Promote concord amongst all communities.
To promote the protection and preservation of the natural environment and the wild life.
To promote a drug free society
To make aware of the merits and demerits of vegetarian dietary practices through Buddhist religious perspectives.
Peaceful Garden Meditation Group
Address: Westport Library,
3 Spring Street Westport Ontario K0G 1X0
Tradition: Vajrayana, Student of Geshe Khenrab Gajam Tibetan
E-mail: LarryReside@PeacefulGarden.ca
Website: http://www.PeacefulGarden.ca
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Spiritual Director: Larry Reside Email
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Teachings in Stages of the Path (LAM RIM), Calm-Awareness Meditation, Death, Dying and the 5 Buddha Wisdoms in a relaxed and inter-active atmosphere.
Pine Gate Mindfulness Community
Address: 1252 Rideout Crescent
Ottawa Ontario K2C 2X7
Tradition: Mahayana, Lin Ji Zen
Affiliation: Thich Nhat Hanh
Phone: 613 726 0881
E-mail: iprattis@bell.net
Website: http://www.ianprattis.com/PineGate/index.html
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Spiritual Director: Ian Prattis Email (Phone: 613 726 0881)
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At Pine Gate the resident teacher is Ian Prattis - True Body of Wisdom. Ian is a poet, scholar, peace and environmental activist. He encourages people to find their true nature so that humanity and the world may be renewed. He has trained with masters in Buddhist, Vedic and Shamanic traditions and maintains that:
“Our engagement with society and the environment rests on our quality of being. When that quality is rooted in stillness there is a different ground for subsequent actions and so events take a different course. We simply go home to our true nature. We are very active in this way and bring harmony to those we interact with. The most significant interaction is with our true nature. To connect to its boundless quality in daily life, and then to connect to others and the world in the same way is surely the ticket to ride!”
There are regular meetings for meditation and study every Thursday evening from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. The first Saturday of every month has a Mindfulness Gathering from 5.00pm – 8.00pm for dharma and a mindful meal. Duong Sinh - Bamboo Stick Qi-gong classes, known as the Life Sustaining Way of the Heart, are offered in addition to regular qi-gong classes throughout the year. Potluck vegetarian suppers, Hikes, Sweat Lodges, Pilgrimages, Days of Mindfulness, and Meditation Retreats are organized on a regular basis. There are three seasons at Pine Gate – Fall Study Session from September to December: Winter Study Session from January to May; Lazy Days of Summer Session from July to August.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PINE GATE MEDITATION HALL:
In Ottawa, take Queensway to Woodroffe South exit; go to Baseline Rd; RT on Baseline; RT on Highgate (2nd lights) RT on Westbury; LT on Rideout and follow the Crescent round to 1252, which is always lit up with Christmas lights in the winter and full of flowers in the summer. Tel: 613 726 0881 Contacts iprattis@bell.net ; chill.Carolyn@gmail.ca
Red Maple Sangha
Address: 9 Byers Road Renfrew Ontario K7V 3Z6
Tradition: Mahayana, Home sangha for Tendai Canada
Affiliation: Tendai International
Phone: 1-613-433-9405
E-mail: ray@realperson.com
Website: http://www.realperson.com
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Teacher: Rev. Innen Parchelo
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Regular dharma practice (meditation, walking, chanting) every Saturday. Community gathering on 3rd Saturdays. Occasional retreats and workshops.
Our style is Mahayanist, with special focus on Tendai, as taught by Paul Monshin Naamon of the Tendai Buddhist Institute.
Riwoche Tibetan Buddhist Temple
Address: 28 Heintzman Street. Toronto Ontario M6P 2J6
Tradition: Vajrayana, Taklung Kagyu, Nyingma
Phone: (416) 766-7964
E-mail: pema@riwoche.com
Website: http;//www.riwoche.com
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Teacher: Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
Spiritual Director: Khenpo Sonam Tobgyal Rinpoche
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Medicine Buddha Meditation
Stimulates the benefit of natural healing influences for
the health and well-being of oneself and others, especially
those suffering from physical and mental afflictions.
Tranquility Meditation
Cultivates mindfulness and awareness in a simple practice
which allows the busyness and speed of habitual mind to subside
so that intrinsic peace and clarity may manifest naturally.
Green Tara Meditation
of Green Tara and nurtures the development of compassion.
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