Gaden Choling Mahayana Buddhist Meditation Centre

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.

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.

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.

Please accept our warm invitation to attend a Dakini Long Life Puja on the occasion of Rinpoche's 60th year of life. Offering this puja is a traditional method of thanking our teacher for so many years of turning the wheel of Dharma for us as well as helping to remove obstacles and create the causes for Rinpoche to enjoy a long life in this world with us. Please see here for an explanation of the meaning and purpose of this puja as written by one of our puja leaders, Rob Standfield.