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Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria 
Classes, Workshops and Retreats
to Transform Your Life
For our Modern World
Everyone Welcome!
WHERE TO BEGIN?
Drop in to a Weekly Meditation Class
Kadampa Meditation Centre Victoria
Classes, Workshops, and Retreats
WHY MEDITATE?
Happiness is a state of mind, therefore the real source of happiness lies in the mind, not in external situations. When our mind is peaceful we are free from worries and mental discomfort, and we experience true happiness.
THE BENEFITS
Stress Reduction
Meditation will allow you to relax, refresh and renew your mind, providing you with effective tools for dealing with stress, worry and anxiety.
Inner Calm
Problem Solving Solutions
Meditation helps us to gain clarity and perspective so we develop a positive outlook on life, gain authentic self-confidence and enjoy better relationships with others.
CLASSES AT KADAMPA MEDITATION CENTRE VICTORIA
KMC VICTORIA
Sunday Morning
In-Person
SUNDAY MORNING
Sep 17, Oct 1, 8 | 10.00-11.15am | KMC Victoria
Think Well, Feel Well
Do you ever blindly act according to your emotional impulses? Having a positive way to deal with difficulty and to respond constructively is a huge gift in life. Learn how to give yourself the gift of self-control and gain wisdom in the process.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
KMC VICTORIA
Monday Evening
In-Person
MONDAY EVENING
Sep 11, 18, Oct 2 | 7.00-8.15pm | KMC Victoria
Reflections on Patience
Frustration, irritation, agitation, annoyance, and anger are common states of mind that afflict everyone almost every day. In Buddha’s teachings, insightful and powerful ways of thinking and practical meditations are found that enable you to gradually uproot all of these responses to conflict and unfulfilled wishes.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
KMC VICTORIA
Lunchtime Meditation
In-Person
LUNCHTIME MEDITATION
Weekdays, Mon – Fri | 12.15-12.45pm | KMC Victoria
30 Minutes to Inner Peace
Relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind.
with Centre Teachers
KMC VICTORIA
Lamrim Meditation & Heart Jewel
In-Person
TUESDAY LAMRIM MEDITATION with HEART JEWEL
Tuesdays starting Sep 5 | 5.30-6.30pm | KMC Victoria
Guided Meditation with Heart Jewel Prayers
Lamrim meditations are a special presentation of the stages of the path to enlightenment. These meditations help us solve the problems of daily life, and develop the happiness that comes from inner peace. Join us every Tuesday to practice guided meditations offered with Heart Jewel prayers.
with Mariem Martinson and Kelsang Tsulma
KMC VICTORIA
Friday After Work
In-Person
FRIDAY AFTER WORK
Starting Sep 8 | 5.00-5.45pm | KMC Victoria
Kick-Start Your Weekend
Meditation made easy! Meditation may seem difficult, but it becomes easier and more focused when we rely upon Buddha’s authentic meditation instructions. In these Friday after-work sessions we learn Buddhist meditation practices and understandings to grow our own joyful meditation practice and experience real inner peace.
with Debbi Jones
CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS
All Branch Classes restart in September 2023.
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE
Tuesdays
In-Person
CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE
Tuesdays | Sep 5-Oct 24 | 12.15-1.15pm
Intro to Buddhist Meditation
Problems only arise because we respond to situations with a negative state of mind. When we become familiar with cultivating a calm and peaceful mind we begin to understand that it is possible to respond to challenging life situations skillfully.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
Courtenay/Comox Area
Mondays
In-Person
BLACK CREEK (North of Courtenay)
Mondays | Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23 | 7.15-8.15pm
Cultivating a Peaceful Mind
Imagine living without stress and tension – a life free from worry, anxiety, and the many daily problems these negative states of mind create. In this series of 6 classes, we will look at how Buddhist meditation can eliminate stress and help us become more relaxed, peaceful and positive in our daily life.
with Janet Marriott
BRENTWOOD BAY
Fridays
In-Person
BRENTWOOD BAY | ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE
Fridays | Sep 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10.30-11.30am
Finding the Peace in Every Day
Buddha made it clear that we do not need to give up our ordinary lives to find liberation from suffering and enlightenment. On the contrary – lessons that lead us along this spiritual path are evident in the ordinary appearances within our everyday lives. We simply need to view them using the wisdom of Dharma.
with Debbi Jones
ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE
Thursdays
In-Person
ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE
Thursdays | Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10.30-11.30am
Compassion and Wisdom for Troubled Times
In recent years our knowledge of modern technology has increased considerably, and as a result we have witnessed remarkable material progress, but there has not been a corresponding increase in human happiness. How do we maintain our compassion and grow our wisdom in a troubled world?
with Sachi Tamura
SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE
Mondays
In-Person
SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE
Mondays | Sep 11, 18, 25 | 10.30-11.45am
Transforming our Life by Training in Happiness
Everyone wishes to live a happy life, even though it can seem that fulfilling this wish is impossible. If we understand what real happiness is and how to create it, we can achieve a happy life. How is this possible? By following Buddha’s teachings which give us a method to create our own happiness.
with Krista Schlosser
Sooke
Wednesdays
In-Person
SOOKE
Wednesdays | Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 | 1.30-2.00pm
The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness
Come explore the beautiful teachings presented in the classic text Eight Verses of Training the Mind. These famous teachings show with extraordinary clarity how to transform all life’s difficulties into valuable spiritual insights that help us improve our relationships and develop greater patience, empathy and compassion in our daily life.
with Jana McLaughlin
UNIVERSITY of VICTORIA
Saturdays
In Person
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Saturdays | Sep 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10.00am – 12noon
Karma and the Power to Change
Often when things go wrong in our lives, we look for someone to blame or conclude that life is unconscionably unfair and arbitrary. During this 4-part course, Kadampa Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Zopa will examine our human experience from the point of view of karma, how our intentions are the causes and our experiences are the effects.
with Gen Kelsang Zopa
SPECIAL EVENTS
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BALANCE and INSPIRATION
For Your Daily Life
VISIT OUR MEDITATION CENTRE
Spiritual Refuge in the Heart of Victoria
A Place for Everyone
KMC Victoria is a non-profit organization established to help everyone find inner peace and lasting happiness.
Our Teachers
Our experienced meditation teachers are trained to offer a wide range of classes for all levels of interest and experience.
Buddhist Book Shop
Everything you need to explore Buddha’s wisdom for this modern world: books, meditation cd’s, cushions and Buddhist art.
Monthly Calendar
All Centre and NKT Courses and Events
Where to Begin
How to start a meditation practice.
Our Address
970 Blanshard St., Victoria BC, Canada V8W 3E6
Phone Number
250-592-7164
Email Address
Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre
THE CENTRE CARD
Convenient Monthly Membership