Welcome to Our Centre

Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre (AKBC) is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT – IKBU).

We offer meditation classes, in-depth study programs, chanted prayers, courses and retreats, offered in-person at our meditation centre in Guelph, Ontario. Our classes are open to everyone, regardless of background or previous experience. Through applying meditation and through contemplating the ancient wisdom of Buddha, Kadampa Buddhism offers a method for everyone to establish inner peace in modern busy lives. There is no need to register for our meditation classes. Just come along. These classes are drop-in and open to everyone.

From September we will be offering branch classes Tuesday evenings in Kitchener, Thursday evenings in Georgetown, Wednesday mornings in Fergus, and monthly Saturdays in London. Stay tuned for upcoming classes in Stratford.  Keep updated on our upcoming classes by subscribing to our monthly newsletter or following us on Facebook.

Our Meditation Classes

Suitable for everyone, these drop-in meditation classes offer simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our lives and develop inner peace. Each class focuses on using Buddhist understanding to help us solve our daily problems, let go of negative minds and find the lasting happiness we seek.

Everyone is welcome at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre.

Upcoming Events

We offer a wide range of classes, courses and retreats at AKBC. Please see some of our upcoming events below.
For a more detailed list of events, please visit our calendar.

London Meditation

October 17 @ 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

Sunday Meditation

October 18 @ 2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Wishfulfilling Jewel Mondays

October 19 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Foundation Program – Joyful Path 4

October 19 @ 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm

Lunchtime Meditation

October 20 @ 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm

Kitchener Meditation

October 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Special Events

healing with every breath - public talk with Gen Chodor

Public Talk with Gen Chodor

October 21 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Public Talk with Canadian National Spiritual Director - Gen Chodor - Healing with Every Breath

blessing empowerment of medicine buddha

Ontario Dharma Celebration 2026

November 20 - November 22

Ontario Dharma Celebration - with Gen Kelsang Chodor - Blessing Empowerment of Medicine Buddha

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