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Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa Our Centre has a beautiful meditation room, a bookstore and giftshop. Everyone is welcome! www.meditateinottawa.org (613) 234-4347

Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition–International Kadampa Buddhist Union. We are located in central Ottawa on Somerset Street West. Established in 1996 under the direction of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, our Centre has a beautiful meditation room, a small bookstore and gift shop and a quiet reading room.

At lunch with past & present Ottawa students at Fall Festival in Malaga! What a wonderful profound event - great to hav...
13/10/2026

At lunch with past & present Ottawa students at Fall Festival in Malaga! What a wonderful profound event - great to have a chance to connect in a relaxed way with our sangha 😃😃❤

Self-love, Self-care, Self-respect & Self-confidence: A Buddhist Perspective Meditation CourseSaturday October 24, 10am ...
12/10/2026

Self-love, Self-care, Self-respect & Self-confidence:
A Buddhist Perspective Meditation Course
Saturday October 24, 10am to 1pm
with Buddhist monk & Teacher Gen Thekchen
Cost: $25

Self-criticism and self-loathing make us miserable, sabotaging our ability to grow into the person we wish to be.

In this half-day course, we will look at how we tend to base our confidence on deluded, distorted and exaggerated views of ourself and others, which actually leads to low self-esteem, self-criticism and a lack of self-respect.

Once we develop genuine self-confidence rooted in reality and an awareness of our limitless potential, we will naturally develop more authentic self-love, self-care, and self-respect. We will become more gentle with ourselves and others, and we will be able to grow spiritually & develop into the happy, wise and compassionate person we long to be.

This half-day course will include practical teachings and guided meditations. No previous experience needed. Everyone is welcome.

For more details, please see our webpage: https://tinyurl.com/56ndrbva

It starts tomorrow! Improve your ability to focus and find peace and protection from within your mind with these very p...
12/10/2026

It starts tomorrow!

Improve your ability to focus and find peace and protection from within your mind with these very practical and effective teachings on concentration with Gen Kehlsang Thekchen...

The series of 5 drop-in classes starts tomorrow.

Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30pm
Place: Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, 879 Somerset St W
Cost: $15 per class, or $60 for the 5-class series - register in advance online (see below) or at the door.

Each class includes 2 guided meditations and a different practical talk. Feel free to drop in for any or all of the classes in this series - each class will be self-contained.

After each class refreshments will be served and you'll have an opportunity to chat with the Teacher and other students.

Everybody is welcome!

See our webpage for more info about and to pre-register: https://tinyurl.com/3hb9dt2a

Join us this Wednesday night, 7-8:30pm for "Meditation and the art of feeling connected",a Public Talk in Arnpriorat th...
07/10/2026

Join us this Wednesday night, 7-8:30pm for
"Meditation and the art of feeling connected",
a Public Talk in Arnprior
at the Arnprior Public Library
with Buddhist monk & Teacher Gen Thekchen

$20. Register online or at the door

Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness.

Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind.
In this public talk, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.

This public talk will include a clear presentation of meditations to develop inner peace, improve concentration and open the heart of love and compassion. Everyone is welcome!

The talk will be followed by a series of five weekly guided meditation classes at Galilee Retreat Centre.

Learn more & register on our webpage: https://tinyurl.com/2u64skhv

Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness. Connection i...
06/10/2026

Feeling joyful and connected to others is essential for our sense of wellbeing, inner peace, and happiness.

Connection is something we experience in the mind, and therefore it is a feeling that needs to be cultivated by the mind.

In this meditation series, we will explore simple but powerful meditations that gently open the heart and create a genuine feeling of connection with others. We discover a natural warmth and openness from within, allowing us to enjoy life more fully and find greater meaning and purpose.

Each session includes two guided meditations and a practical talk on a weekly topic, followed by time for Q&A.

Oct 8: Connecting with Others

Oct 22: Connecting with Family

Nov 5: Connecting with Love

Nov 19: Connecting with the Sacred

Dec 3: Feeling Deeply Connected

The classes are self-contained, so you are welcome to join at any time. No previous experience is required. You can book online or register in person on the day of the class.

See our webpage for more info and to register:
https://tinyurl.com/5yy2utus

Starting this Wednesday, 7-8:15pmExplore Modern Buddhism, with Steve Groverat Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa$15 per cl...
05/10/2026

Starting this Wednesday, 7-8:15pm
Explore Modern Buddhism, with Steve Grover
at Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa
$15 per class

Buddha’s teachings work for anyone, in any country, at any age. The Buddhist way of life – peace, loving kindness and wisdom – is just as relevant today as it was when Buddha appeared in ancient India. Once we have gained experience for ourselves, we can pass this experience on to others. In this way, we can help to establish peace in the world.

In these classes, Steve Grover will look at Buddha’s teachings as explained in the book Modern Buddhism ~ The Path of Compassion & Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Each class will contain a practical talk and two guided meditations.

Each class is self-contained, so you can join at any time. Everyone is welcome!

See our webpage for more info: https://tinyurl.com/42jb3zb3

Starting this Wednesday night in Orléans!In the modern world, it's easy to feel disconnected. The good news is that a fe...
05/10/2026

Starting this Wednesday night in Orléans!

In the modern world, it's easy to feel disconnected. The good news is that a feeling of connection is something we can develop within our own mind. 💛

Join Buddhist nun Kelsang Suma for Meditation & the Art of Feeling Connected, a 5-week series of talks & practical guided meditations that will help us to feel more connected with ourself, with others in our day to day life, and with our world.

📅 Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45pm, October 7 to November 4
📍 Orléans Public Library, 1705 Orléans Boulevard
💛 $15 per class, or $60 for all 5

Each evening includes 2 guided meditations, a different talk each week, and time for questions. All are welcome, and no experience is needed. Classes are self-contained, so you can join any week.

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/wtf5n785

Feeling weighed down by worry and anxiety? There are meditation methods that can give genuine help...Join Buddhist nun K...
05/10/2026

Feeling weighed down by worry and anxiety? There are meditation methods that can give genuine help...

Join Buddhist nun Kelsang Suma for Letting Go of Anxiety, a half-day meditation course. She'll share Buddhist wisdom and lead us in practical meditations which will help us to reduce anxious thoughts and feelings when they arise.

📅 Saturday, October 17, 10am–1pm
📍 Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, 879 Somerset Street West
💛 $25. Register online or at the door

Everyone is welcome, and no meditation experience is needed.

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/3b5yaddc

Ever sit down to meditate and find your mind everywhere but here? 🧘Concentration is what turns meditation from a struggl...
05/10/2026

Ever sit down to meditate and find your mind everywhere but here? 🧘

Concentration is what turns meditation from a struggle into something truly peaceful and transforming. In our new 5-week series, Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Thekchen will share practical ways to settle the mind, stay focused, and bring that clarity into everyday life.

✨ Concentration: Improving the Quality of our Meditation and our Life
📅 Tuesday evenings, 7–8:30pm, October 13 to November 10
📍 Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa, 879 Somerset St W
💛 $15 per class, or $60 for all 5

Everyone is welcome, whether you're new to meditation or have been practising for years. Come to one class or the whole series.

Find out more here: https://tinyurl.com/3hb9dt2a

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