When: Monday Sept 18th
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: 100 Rue des Ruines du Monastere, Winnipeg, MB R3V 0A8
Cost: Free

Join us for a peaceful chanting service at our local Pagoda to hounour the relics of the Buddha it contains. We will be reciting 100 names of the Buddha. 

Curious people of all backgrounds are welcome. Join us afterwards at our monastery on St Mary's Road for refreshments.

To learn more about Buddhist devotional services, read this informative article on our website.

This seven day non-residential retreat is an excellent opportunity to deepen your meditation practice while still practising mindfulness at home at the end of the day. Meditation periods will range from 30-60 minutes. There will be instructions and short talks throughout the day. Participants are encouraged to maintain silence while they are here.

You may register for any number of days, although we recommend that you try to sign up for at least two days in a row.. You will have the chance to observe either the five or eight precepts.

There will be no overnight accommodations.

Lunch is provided at no cost to participants. 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.

Never been to one of our retreats before? Find out what to expect. Nervous about being in a big group? Read some tips we have for folks with social anxiety.

​Approximate Schedule:
8:00 am Taking the Five or Eight Precepts (taking the Eight Precepts is optional)
8:10 am instructions and Dhamma talk
8:45 am Guided & silent meditation
9:45 am tea break
10:00 am Silent Meditation
10:45 am Break
11:00 am Chanting and meal dedication
11:15 am Lunch meal
12:15 pm Chanting
12:30 pm Walking meditation
1:00 pm Dhamma Talk
1:30 pm Guided & silent meditation
2:45 pm Tea break
3:00 pm Q&A
3:15 pm Silent Meditation
4:15 pm Walking Meditation
4:45 pm Silent Meditation
5:45 pm Closing advice and merit sharing
6:00 pm End

Join us for a day of learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha. You can come for the morning, the afternoon or all day. There will be periods of meditation (silent and guided) as well as Buddhist teachings.

Everyone has the chance to take the Eight Precepts for the day.

Lunch is provided at no cost to participants. 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.

Never been to one of our retreats before? Find out what to expect. Nervous about being in a big group? Read some tips we have for folks with social anxiety.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us.

Approximate Schedule:
8:00 am Explanation of and taking the Eight Precepts (taking the Eight Precepts is optional)
8:20 am Brief meditation instructions and silent meditation
9:00 am Dhamma Talk (Buddhist teachings)
10:00 am tea break
10:15 am Guided meditation
10:45 am Chanting and meal dedication
11:00 am Lunch meal
12:15 pm Chanting
12:30 pm Meditation
1:00 pm Dhamma Talk
2:00 pm tea break
2:15 pm Guided meditation
2:45 pm Silent meditation
3:15 pm Q&A, meditation
3:50 pm closing dedication of merits
4:00 pm cleanup

When: Mondays, August 28th, Sep 4th, 11th, 25th, & Oct 2nd (no class on Sept 18th)
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2
Cost: Free

Next in our Buddhist Monday-School series.

This class is a great opportunity to learn the Supreme Buddha's teachings of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness: mindfulness of the body, mindfulness of feelings, mindfulness of the mind, and mindfulness of phenomenon. This is a core meditation discourse that give the complete path to enlightenment.. 

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When: Fridays, Aug 25th, Sep 1st, 8th, & 15th
Time: 6-7pm
Where: 2610 St Mary’s Road, Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2 (our new location)
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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Questions? Write to us at info@mahamevnawawinnipeg.org