How to start your practice

Often people who have been attending classes feel inspired to begin a regular meditation practice. What’s the best way to start? Fortunately, Venerable Geshe-la has prepared a perfect manual for meditation. The  book is called The New Meditation Handbook. In this book you will find...

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Foundation Program Open House

On Sunday, September 12 from 4-6pm, Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre will be hosting a Foundation Program Open House. If you have considered joining the program or would just like to know more about the Centre’s classes, please join us for this special event. This evening...

Foundation Program

Free public talk in Owen Sound

On Saturday, Sept. 11th, Kelsang Yonten a Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher of the Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, will be offering a free public talk on meditation. This talk will explain the practical benefits of meditation and emphasize how we can integrate our practice into...

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Wonderful Summer

This summer, Kalpa Bhadra has continued to reach out, making new connections with communities and students. We have recently increased our branch classes from 2 to 5 regular classes adding new locations in Elora, Stratford, and Creemore. We are dedicated to bringing Dharma to your...

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Protector Day

The 29th of every month is Protector Day. A day to celebrate the care and guidance of our enlightened Protector Dorje Shugden. Kalpa Bhadra Centre will be hosting special prayers today at 6:30pm called “Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions”. We should understand that the...

Wisdom Dharma Protector

New classes – evening meditations and Meditation 101

Kalpa Bhadra is offering new meditation classes and new locations. Drop in and settle your mind after a stressful day. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these new fall...

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Extract from new book Modern Buddhism

The supreme good heart When we deeply think that others are important, and that their happiness and freedom are important, we are cherishing others. If we cherish others like this, we shall always have good relationships and live in harmony with others, and our daily...

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Powa Ceremony

Kalpa Bhadra will be hosting a powa ceremony to offer prayers and dedications for Viola Murphy (Yonten’s grandmother) and little girl named Hannah (a friend of Bonnie McCutcheon). A powa ceremony is a traditional prayer made for the deceased to help them accumulate merit, purify...

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Modern Buddhism

Over the last year, we have been eagerly awaiting Ven. Geshe-la’s new book, Modern Buddhism. Recently Gen-la Dekyong said, “This is the book we’ve all been waiting for!”. The title, Modern Buddhism, is a beautiful reflection of the history of the New Kadampa Tradition and...

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September 3rd, 2010 · by Kelsang Yonten · Meditation advice

Often people who have been attending classes feel inspired to begin a regular meditation practice. What’s the best way to start? Fortunately, Venerable Geshe-la has prepared a perfect manual for meditation. The  book is called The New Meditation Handbook. In this book you will find all the instructions you need for your practice. The essentials...

September 2nd, 2010 · by Kelsang Yonten · Dharma teachings

On Sunday, September 12 from 4-6pm, Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre will be hosting a Foundation Program Open House. If you have considered joining the program or would just like to know more about the Centre’s classes, please join us for this special event. This evening is free of charge and open for everyone Foundation Program...

September 1st, 2010 · by Kelsang Yonten · Dharma teachings

On Saturday, Sept. 11th, Kelsang Yonten a Buddhist monk and Resident Teacher of the Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Centre, will be offering a free public talk on meditation. This talk will explain the practical benefits of meditation and emphasize how we can integrate our practice into our daily life. Everyone wants to experience happiness in their...

August 31st, 2010 · by admin · Kadampa Buddhism

This summer, Kalpa Bhadra has continued to reach out, making new connections with communities and students. We have recently increased our branch classes from 2 to 5 regular classes adding new locations in Elora, Stratford, and Creemore. We are dedicated to bringing Dharma to your community. Let you know if you would like classes in...

August 29th, 2010 · by admin · Kadampa Buddhism

The 29th of every month is Protector Day. A day to celebrate the care and guidance of our enlightened Protector Dorje Shugden. Kalpa Bhadra Centre will be hosting special prayers today at 6:30pm called “Melodious Drum Victorious in all Directions”. We should understand that the principal function of a Dharma Protector is to protect our...

August 23rd, 2010 · by admin · Meditations

Kalpa Bhadra is offering new meditation classes and new locations. Drop in and settle your mind after a stressful day. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these new fall...