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Meditate in Guelph - Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Meditate in Guelph

Throughout the pandemic we have been able to continue our meditation classes, courses and retreats from our Guelph location. Our classes have been online only or a mix of online and onsite. We continue to hold classes in from our main centre in downtown Guelph and invite you all to join us. We understand that those who live further away, in the cities where we regularly hold branches it is more difficult to come to Guelph. You are welcome to join us online for classes with Zoom.

We hope to begin branch classes in locations throughout Southwestern Ontario in 2022. If you are live outside of the Guelph area and are interested in attending meditation classes, please sign up to our newsletter below or follow us on Facebook to get notifications when classes in our branch locations are ready to resume.

In the meantime, you are welcome to join us with our online classes with Zoom or to join us onsite at our main Centre in Guelph.

Each class consists of guided meditations and teachings that we can contemplate and practice throughout the week. Through engaging in meditation practice we can develop and maintain a peaceful mind all the time. If we have a peaceful mind all the time we will be happy all the time, regardless of whether our conditions are good or bad. Now is the time to train in inner peace and happiness by putting Buddha’s teachings into practice.

Come and meditate in Guelph with us in 2022. Everyone welcome.

Everyone welcome!

AKBC

143 Wyndham St N #203
Guelph, ON
N1H 4E9

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What to expect in a class

What to Expect in a Class

Our meditation classes are for anyone interested in learning how to meditate, regardless of background or beliefs. Classes are designed to give a broad introduction to Buddhist meditation, teachings, and practice.
Every class includes a chance to practise meditation. No prior experience, special equipment or special clothes are necessary for our onsite classes – just come as you are, and bring your mask.

Classes are all standalone individual classes that are presented in a series. You do not need to attend the full series to attend a class.

Guided Breathing Meditation

Class begins with a guided 15-minute breathing meditation to relax body and mind.

Teaching

The meditation is followed with a teaching on how to integrate Buddha’s wisdom into our daily life. These practical talks are meant to be contemplated deeply as a way to solve our daily problems and to increase our own inner experience of mental peace and happiness.

Second Guided Meditation

The teaching is followed with a second guided meditation based on the teaching to enable us to increase our inner wisdom through contemplation and meditation.

Question and Answer

There is an opportunity to discuss the talk and meditation with others, and to ask questions.

Advice on Daily Practice

The class finishes with practical advice on how we can integrate the teaching into our daily life with the practice of mindfulness.

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How to attend

How to Attend a Class

Join Onsite

From September 1, all of our classes will be held in-person. You can attend our class at our main Centre in Guelph on Sunday afternoons or Wednesday evenings. Or attend classes at our branch locations in Kitchener on Tuesdays and Georgetown on Thursdays.

We have comfortable chairs for you to sit on. At our main Centre in Guelph we also have cushions and mats. You can purchase a ticket online before class or pay at the door when you arrive.

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Upcoming Events at our Main Centre in Guelph

Overcoming Painful Feelings – Silent Retreat
Overcoming Painful Feelings Silent Meditation morning retreat
Discover No Self
Discover No Self - half-day meditation course over three Saturday mornings this summer
Starting a Buddhist Meditation Practice
Starting a Buddhist Meditation Practice - half day course: 1 - 4pm