Thursday Night Meditation and Reading Circle (In Person and Online)Thursday 12 September 2024 at 18:30 (Toronto)
Programs
*** Heruka Day
July 16th—February 7th (2025)
Liturgical day - if you are authorized and interested in hosting a Rain of Blessings or Chakrasamvara Feast on this day, please get in touch with us at [email protected] Continue »
Vajrayogini Feast
July 30th—February 23rd (2025)
Upcoming Vajrayogini Feast: August 28th at 5 p.m. Old and new practitioners are invited to attend the Feast at the Toronto Shambhala Center in person or via Zoom!
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*** Sadhana of Mahamudra
August 4th—January 29th (2025)
Liturgical day - if you are authorized and interested in hosting this practice, please get in touch with us at [email protected] Continue »
Community Meeting and Potluck Social
September 15th—October 20th
Community Meeting & Potluck Social - September 15th, 3:30 pm. Come to the center or join us online! Get to know the council - hear what's happening at the Centre, share ideas, give us your feedback and ask questions - let's work together to revitalize our Continue »
The Nine-Point Meditation on Death (in-person and online)
with Donald Eckler
September 18th—October 2nd
The Tibetan Buddhist tradition contains an extremely effective meditation on death called the Nine-Point Meditation on Death. It will be presented over three consecutive Wednesday nights in September and October of 2024. Continue »
Shambhala Online Live - Sacred Path: Great Eastern Sun
September 21st—September 22nd
Great Eastern Sun builds on the teachings of basic goodness, “cocoon”, fearlessness, inquisitiveness, and openness in the Heart of Warriorship series (Shambhala Training Levels I-V) and introduces how to see the primordial energy and brilliance Continue »
Absolute Photo Eye: Found Modern Art Exploration (online)
September 21st—November 16th
Join experienced dharma arts teacher John McQuade in this Zoom photography course, which aims to produce beautiful abstract images. The course includes an in-person visit to the Ontario Art Gallery to view the “Moments of Modernism” exhibit. Continue »
Shambhala Online Live - Opening Our Heart to Mahamudra
September 22nd—November 10th
Join this exploration of Mahamudra taught by John Rockwell. Mahamudra, the great vision, is the direct experience of the true nature of our mind and all experience. Mahamudra is a journey of glimpses. Meditation practice is the first step Continue »
Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)
with jessica haberman-contreras
October 5th
If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »
Shambhala Training Level One: The Art of Being Human (in person)
with John McQuade
October 26th—October 27th
Shambhala Training teaches simple and profound techniques of mindfulness-awareness meditation that can benefit everyone. The Art of Being Human is the first course in a series of five. It focuses on developing gentleness and strength through meditation as Continue »
Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)
with Donald Eckler
November 2nd
If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »
Silent Letters: Meditation & Western Calligraphy - Level 1, 2 and 3 (in person)
with Donald Eckler
November 9th—November 10th
Join teacher Donald Eckler at this weekend program for both beginner and experienced calligraphers who wish to pursue the timeless art form from a contemplative perspective. Spots are limited to 10 people to give attendees plenty of personal attention and Continue »
Vajra Yoga Intro Class (In-Person) (Intermediate Level)
with Heather Midori Yamada
November 21st
Join Heather Midori Yamada for this hands-on, contemplative practice, exploring hatha poses to increase body awareness and invite a deep connection to your breath, body, and mind. Heather is an artist, Buddhist, and experienced yoga and meditation practit Continue »
Contemplative Mind, Spontaneous Brush (In-Person)
with Heather Midori Yamada
November 21st
Professional artist and experienced meditation and yoga practitioner Heather Midori Yamada leads this introductory class of exercises using calligraphy brushes, Japanese washi papers, and high-quality sumi. No experience is necessary to join; all are welc Continue »
Learn to Meditate - First Saturday of Every Month (In Person)
with Donald Eckler
December 7th
If you are new to meditation, you are invited to join us in a gentle introduction to this profound practice. If you already practice meditation, this is an opportunity to join with others and spend some time strengthening your practice. Continue »
