When: Saturday, October 20th
Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: 61 Carlton Street (Just south of Broadway) Winnipeg, MB R3C 1N7 (Dalnavert Museum Auditorium)

Join us for a day of learning and practising the Buddha's teachings. The day is led by Buddhist monks trained in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. The pacing is relaxed so it is suitable for people of all experience levels. Instructions will be given through the day so you can understand what is being taught. This is a very rare opportunity to come together with others interested in developing peace and happiness.

​We are happy to provide participants with the lunch time-meal (11 am to 12 pm) It will be mostly vegetarian. If you are a strict vegetarian or have other dietary limitations, we suggest that you bring food that you are comfortable eating.

You can wear anything that is comfortable. Some people like to wear white, but this is totally optional.
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We will have cushions and chairs to sit on, but if you have a cushion and a mat, please bring them along. The floor is uncarpeted.

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When: Mondays, September 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, October 1st.
​Time: 7:00-8:15 pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2
Cost: Free

No registration needed

Enlightened Nuns
This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the Buddhism and Enlighten Nuns, You can get an idea about what was practised by the Nuns?  and what was done by them.And their previous karma.
 
 All backgrounds are welcome. This series of the class is good for the people those who are learning about Nuns. You will study a few enlighten nuns and there lives, lay life and privies lives. This class includes 5-week sessions."

With this knowledge, you will be highly motivated to Meditation and simple content life. and practice wholesome deeds. 

Download previous class recordings here.

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When: Fridays, August 17, 24, 31, & September 7. 
Time: 6-7pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2 
Cost: Free

This is a series of four classes that will teach you the basics of Buddhist meditation. We will cover the purpose of meditation, posture, silent and loving-kindness meditation and more.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this meditation class. No experience is necessary. People from all backgrounds are welcome. Children are welcome to come with their parents.

Class 1: Purpose and benefits of meditation, Basics of posture (chair and floor); Loving-kindness meditation; overcoming sleepiness
Class 2: Major hindrances to meditation and solutions; breathing meditation
Class 3: Overcoming distracting thoughts; walking meditation
Class 4: Body-part meditation; posture review

There will be both guided and silent meditations. There is time during and after the class to ask questions. You may also like to join us for our chanting service immediately after the class. More info here.

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When: Every Wednesday, 7-8:15 pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2
Cost: Free
No registration needed

Join us Wednesday evening for a relaxing time of chanting, meditation, and spiritual friendship. We begin with some traditional chanting followed by a short guided loving kindness meditation and 45 minutes of silent meditation. Afterwards there is time to speak with the monks and ask any questions you may have about meditation and the Buddha's teachings. While you are here you can browse our lending library.

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New to Buddhist chanting?
You may want to read our article about the meaning and purpose of devotional practices.  Our downloads page also has the text of what we chant and some beautiful audio recordings.

When: Every Friday, 7-8:45 pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2
Cost: Free
No registration needed

Join us Fridays (after the meditation class) for a traditional Buddhist chanting service. This is a great way to start your weekend with a spiritual practice. First we do some chanting, then a short guided loving kindness meditation. Then we finish with a short reflection on the Buddha's teachings. There is always time afterwards to speak with the monks.

New to Buddhist devotional services?
You may want to read our article about the meaning and purpose of devotional practices.  Our downloads page also has the text of what we chant and some beautiful audio recordings.

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