Gaden Choling Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Centre is a refuge of teaching, study and practice of Buddhism in the Tibetan Gelug school of Lama Tsongkapa. The centre offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere for meditation and study, open to all regardless of religious affiliation, ethnicity or gender. Teachings, initiations, weekend retreats, courses and specialized group meditation practices are held frequently at the centre. Our Spiritual Director is Zasep Jamseng Rinpoche, a traditionally trained and fully qualified master of the tradition with decades of experience presenting the Gelug tradition in the West. Read more about us.

New Course Series Begins: Stages of the Path (Lamrim)

Based upon Zasep Rinpoche's request, this course explores the topic of meditating on the Stages of the Path (lamrim). It will be based upon Yeshe Tsondru's 'The Essence of Nectar' (lam rim gdud rtsis snying po). This wonderful and very pithy text explores the key topics of lamrim practice in a moving and accessible way.

The course Stages of the Path (Lamrim) will meet Thursdays, 7-9pm, and be led by Matt King. Please visit the course's webpage for more details.

New Course "The Buddhist Path of Ethics, Concentration and Wisdom" in January

Rinpoche has asked our friend and community teacher Chuck Damov to return once again to GC this winter and lead a special weekly course on the Buddhist path to Liberation as it is presented in the 5th century Visuddhimagga by Buddhaghosa. This course will present the 3 principal paths of Buddhist theory and practice: ethics, mindful concentration and understanding the ultimate nature of self and reality. The format will be lecture, discussion and guided meditation. This course will run Tuesdays between January 12 and March 2, 7-9pm, and is open to everyone.

Holiday Break for Weekly Mindfulness/Shamatha Meditation

Please note that the Sunday morning meditation group will be taking a break over the holiday season.

*** There will be no sessions on December 27th or January 3rd. We will reconvene on Sunday, January 10, 2010. ***

New Puja Schedule Posted

An updated puja schedule has been posted here. For your convenience, we've also added a direct link in the left-hand navigation menu that will take you to the latest puja schedule.

Weekly Mindfulness/Shamatha Meditation on Sunday Mornings

NEW! We are offering the opportunity for both beginning and experienced meditators to practise in a group setting. We will stick closely to the schedule and people are encouraged to come for as much of the session as they would like to be a part of. Instruction is available for anyone wishing to learn the basics of meditation. Please visit the Sunday morning meditation page for more information.

Revised Schedule for Rinpoche's Visit - Toronto, Nov 2009

Hello everyone,

Please find below some revisions and new information regarding Rinpoche's schedule for teachings and initiations at Gaden Choling Buddhist Centre from November 7-17, 2009.

See you then!
Ann

Zasep Rinpoche's Preliminary Schedule for Toronto - Nov 2009

Please find below some information on Rinpoche's schedule for teachings and initiation from November 7-17, 2009. More details will be provided when available, but this info will help you know which evenings and weekends to reserve to receive teachings.

See you then,
Ann

Five Weeks of Lojong and Tong Len

Our Dharma Study Program is presenting a short course in lojong and tong len during October 2009. Everyone is welcome to attend, and don't worry if you've missed some past ones -- just drop in! This series is being presented at Rinpoche's request, as he is planning to offer a short lojong retreat when he is in Toronto this coming November.

Zasep Rinpoche is Coming to Toronto in November

Great news! Rinpoche will be visiting us in November, and at his request our Thursday evening Dharma Classes will be on Lo Jong and Tong Len during the five weeks before he arrives. For more information, as well as news about our recent General Meeting and board election, and an upcoming visit by teacher Chuck Damov, please read the recent letter from Ann that follows.

Gaden Choling Puja Schedule - Sep to Oct 2009

Gaden Choling announces the fall puja schedule...

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