Stay Focused (Tuesday evening class - August)
Stay Focused: Dealing with Distractions
Tuesday evening weekly class: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Buddha placed great value on concentration, and much of his teaching on meditation describes how to get into deeper and deeper states of concentration that he called “absorptions.” But you don’t have to be an experienced meditator to understand the value as we all appreciate being able to absorb into a project and get into “the flow”. Distraction is the enemy of concentration and getting into “the flow”.
Through learning how to train in concentration using a simple object such as the breath and developing the skill of watching the mind and being alert to when our mind is distracted, we will be able to experience the inner peace of concentration in meditation and be able to prevent our mind from wondering to meaningless distraction in daily life. This 3 week series will explore how to prevent distractions and improve our concentration.
August 15: The basics of meditation – training in mindfulness
August 22: Why we get distracted and how to catch it at it’s early stages
August 29: Tips on how to stay focused
Although taught as a series, each class is self-contained and can be attended individually. Drop in anytime. Classes include two guided meditations and a practical teaching. Each class will be followed by complimentary refreshments and a Q and A in our community room. Everyone is welcome!
Venue
This event is taking place at:
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
631 Crawford St. Toronto ON M6G 3K1
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Schedule
Tuesday evenings *
6:30 p.m: Doors open
7:00 - 8:30 p.m: Teaching & Meditation
8:30 - 9:00 p.m: Refreshments
* Please note: While this is a weekly class, there will be occasional breaks in the schedule to accommodate special events. Please check the calendar at: https://www.meditateintoronto.org/calendar to confirm there is a class.
Teacher
Gen Kelsang Chodor is our Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada.
Gen Kelsang Chodor has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-two years.
He has taught extensively in both the UK and the US, and is now teaching in Canada. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice.
Fees
Regular: $15 / person
Class pass holders: no charge
(click here for more information about the monthly class pass)
How to book: You can book in advance via our website or simply drop in and register upon arrival. Pre-registration is encouraged to allow a smoother registration process and decrease your wait time at the door. Doors will open 30 minutes before the start of the event.
To book in advance, click on the booking button below and fill out the booking form. At the end of the booking process, you will receive an email confirming your booking.
Promo code: If you are a class pass holder, you may enter your promo code at the top of the booking form to get your discount.
Your promo code has been given to you when you first signed up to become a class pass holder.
It is the letters in the first part of your email address (before the @), excluding dots ( . ), hyphens ( - ) or underscore ( _ ) and with a maximum of 16 digits.
Payment methods: For pre-registration via our website, we accept credit cards. For registration on site upon arrival, we accept cash, debit and credit cards.
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Contact us
If you have any questions or booking inquiries, please email: registration@kadampa.ca
Location
Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. 631 Crawford St. Toronto, M6G 3K1