What we’re about
We meet in a peaceful and inspiring environment where everyone can learn about meditation and Buddhism. The meditation and Buddhist practices that are taught have been carefully adapted so that they are suitable for everyone to easily incorporate into their modern lifestyles. Whether you are looking for meditation for relaxation or if you are seeking to find pure happiness and lasting inner peace, there are an abundance of classes you may attend. We offer day and evening classes, retreats, special full day courses and weekend courses. We also provide evening classes in Okotoks.
Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre is located in Calgary, Alberta and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union. We are one of over a thousand centres worldwide founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. We create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to come and learn, seek truth and ask questions to improve their lives and spiritual practices. More information can be found on our website: www.meditateincalgary.org. We look forward to meeting you!
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See all- Retreat - Day 3Akshobya Kadampa Buddhist Centre , Calgary, ABCA$128.00
Many people have a strong wish to live a happy and meaningful life. The best way to accomplish this is to improve our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind. In a retreat, we can take time away from our busy lives to meditate and focus our mind on this internal development.
The Buddhist Master Atisha (born 982 A.D.) wrote a text that compiled all of Buddha’s teachings into a special presentation called “Lamrim” or “stages of the path.” The Lamrim meditation series helps us to gain practical experience of all of Buddha’s instructions. Through immersing ourselves in the Lamrim on a retreat, we find ways to increase our daily happiness and gain a sense of confidence in the face of life’s challenges.
There are many Lamrim texts in Kadampa Buddhism with extensive, middling, and short presentations of the Lamrim meditations. We will be following the meditations from the Mirror of Dharma.
Each session will include short prayers, a brief talk, and a guided meditation. The retreat is suitable for beginners and experienced meditators.
###### Retreat Schedule
Friday 5
Session 1: 9 – 10am
Session 2: 11am – 12pm
Session 3: 7 – 8:15pm
Saturday 6
Session 4: 9 – 10am
Session 5: 11am – 12:00pm
Session 6: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Session 7: 7 – 8:15pm
Sunday 7
Session 8: 9 – 10am
Session 9: 11am – 12:15pm
Session 10: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Session 11: 7 – 8:15pm
Monday 8
Session 12: 9 – 10am
Session 13: 11am – 12pm
Tara Prayers 3:30 – 4:30pm
Session 14: 5:00 – 6:00pm
Session 15: 7 – 8:15pm
To register visit: https://meditateincalgary.org/event/stages-of-the-path-a-guided-lamrim-retreat-2/2025-09-05/1/
