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Sun, Nov 24

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Multi-Faith Centre, 2nd Floor

Chan Meditation Workshop

Led by Ven. Chang Yuan, Director of the Dharma Drum Retreat Center, New York, in English.

Registration closes Nov 22, 2024, 11:50 p.m. EST

Time & Location

Nov 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST

Multi-Faith Centre, 2nd Floor, 569 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5S 2J7, Canada

About the Event

Give yourself to the cushion and practice a day of silence, freedom, and ease. This short half-day workshop will introduce meditation and mindfulness practice, both on the cushion and  in daily life. Activities will include short guided sitting meditation, mindful movement, eating meditation, relaxation exercises, and other activities which introduce applied meditation and Chan in daily life. Both beginners and seasoned practitioners from all walks of life are welcome to this session, which will combine practice with explanation of key methods.

Light Vegetarian lunch will be provided. 


Fee: $60. Additional donations would be appreciated. 


Registration: Submit the registration form.  Please let us know should there be any food allergies, and/or request for a fee reduction due to affordability concerns. Once accepted, email confirmation will be sent to you containing payment instructions. If you do not receive an email confirmation within 3-4 days of registration, please send an email to meditation@ddmbaontario.org for follow up. 


Notes: The Centre provides meditation mats/round cushions/towels. Wear clothing suitable for sitting meditation; namely loose and comfortable clothes with neutral colours.  No form-fitting pants or tank tops. Do not use perfumes, colognes, or cosmetics. No cell phone, reading, note-taking, or recording during retreat.

Registration closes Nov 22, 2024, 11:50 p.m. EST

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