When: Saturday, April 21st
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. 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.
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, April 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd
​Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2
Cost: Free

"This class will be conducted due to the month of Wesak that is usually in May. Supreme Buddha was born, became Enlightened and attained Parinibbhana (final passing away) in month of May. 

This is a great opportunity you to learn about the life of the Buddha such as his Birth, Renunciation, Enlightenment, attaining Parinibbhana  and many more. Understanding the life of the Buddha will help you to learn and understand his teachings (Suttas) very well. By participating for this class, you will be very familiar about the life of a supreme teacher and his scarifies to understanding the Dhamma. You will feel you are very fortunate to listen his original teaching after 2600 years.

 All back grounds are welcome. This series of class is good for the colleges and university students those who are learning Buddhism as a subject.This class includes 4 week sessions."

Week one - Birth of the Siddhartha Bodhisattva, his childhood and marriage

Week two - Seeing four signs and great Renunciation and Enlightenment

Week three -  First Dhamma talk and many disciples are becoming monks 

Week Four- His last advice and attaining Parinibbhana. 

With this knowledge, you will be highly motivated to focus and be mindful of  daily activities, and it will help you to practise spiritual life. 

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When: Fridays, 
Time: 6-7pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2 
Cost: Free

No registration needed

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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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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