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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

If we practice meditation we will experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind.  Daily challenges will be easier to deal with and many of our usual problems will fall away.

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  and GUIDED MEDITATIONS 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

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

For a more In-Depth Experience

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

Bodhichitta Buddhist Centre

THE CENTRE CARD

Convenient Monthly Membership