Zen Meditation

We are a warm, welcoming community of meditators that offer meditation instruction and opportunities to practice meditation twice every week, every Sunday morning and Wednesday evening. No need to register, just show up! FREE MEDITATION INSTRUCTION Perhaps you’ve heard about Mindfulness, or read about current research showing the many benefits that it brings. Maybe you've decided you want to learn to meditate, or you’ve tried it on your own but have difficulties or questions. We offer free meditation instruction in an environment with other new people. Our trained meditation guides will provide you with all the information and structure you need to begin your meditation practice. Wear comfortable clothing. Meditation cushions or chairs are provided. No experience necessary, no need to register ahead of time. GROUP MEDITATION SITTING - open to the public Every Sunday at 10:00am - 11:00am we have silent shamatha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation + an informal teacher-led discussion of meditation related topics after group meditation Every Wednesday at 7:00pm - 8:00pm we have silent shamtha/vipassana (mindful/awareness) group meditation. DONATIONS (of any amount) are gratefully accepted. We are a non-profit, all-volunteer organization that relies on your donations to support all that we offer. For more information about our meditation community and the Courses and Retreats we offer, please visit https://mississauga.shambhala.org/

🪞 My Inner Mirror – Inner Alchemy Workshop Through Art Therapy 🎨 Immerse yourself in a unique and transformative workshop, blending artistic creation, meditation, and inner exploration. This guided introspective space will allow you to manifest your inner reality through art, shifting perceptions and strengthening your connection with your subconscious. 🌟 Why Join? ✅ Visually express your inner world and uncover its hidden messages ✅ Deepen your connection with your subconscious through guided meditation ✅ Use art as a tool for transformation and self-analysis ✅ Learn interpretation techniques to better understand your creations No artistic skills required – this workshop is accessible to everyone! 🧘‍♂️ Workshop Flow: 1. Breathing Exercises – Mental and energetic preparation for meditation 2. Guided Meditation – Activating the subconscious and awakening intuition 3. Mirror Drawing Creation – Representing your inner reality through art 4. Interpretation & Examples – Understanding the symbols and messages within your artwork 5. Sharing & Q/A – A space for discussion and guidance 📌 Required Materials: 🔹 Paper: Blank sheets (A4 or A3 format, no grid lines) 🔹 Artistic tools: Pencils, brushes, markers, or any medium of your choice ⏳ Duration: 2 hours 💫 Guidance: This workshop is led by Ludovic, exploring inner alchemy through yoga and art therapy. 🪞 Let your true essence emerge, observe your inner reflection, and uncover the secrets your subconscious wishes to reveal. ✅ Reserve your spot now and embark on this transformative journey! **✨ Join Our Wellness Community** More on [https://www.yogasource.org](https://www.yogasource.org)

## 🌿 40 Years and Growing! ### **Midweek Healing from Home - Join Us!** *** **What if your midweek didn’t leave you drained… but deeply restored?** We live in a world that constantly pulls us out of rhythm — overstimulated by screens, worn down by stress, and left running on fumes. By Wednesday, many feel foggy, depleted, and disconnected from their breath, body, and spirit. But it doesn’t have to be that way. 🌟 **Join us from home. Come back to your centre.** Most Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern, our virtual Inner Peace Qigong community gathers on Zoom to practice powerful, proven tools that restore balance, build life force (Qi), and bring peace back to the body and mind. Class is 75 minutes. You’ll receive deep care, practical wisdom, and guided Qigong training — in a supportive space that feels like a sacred pause in your week. *** ## ✨ What to Expect Each class is different, but always uplifting. Sessions may include: * **A Guided Inner Peace Qigong Practice** Move, breathe, and restore vital energy * **Science-Backed Insights & Tao Teachings** Calm your stress hormones and reset your inner clock * **Emotional Reset & Nervous System Regulation** Learn techniques to bring the body and mind back into harmony * **Rotating Weekly Themes**, such as: > Zen insights and mindfulness practice > Tools to strengthen your inner life > Tao wisdom and guided meditation > Energy balancing and self-healing > Community sharing and reflection * **A Heart-Centered Community** Grow and evolve together — safely, gently, and with care *** ## 🕖 WHEN ## **Wednesday at 7 PM Eastern Time** (Except the 1st Wednesday of each month — and yes, we do meet on 5th Wednesdays!). ## 💻 WHERE **Online via Zoom** 🔗 [Join Zoom Meeting](https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989419619?pwd=Z0NHQi9sdG5JQ3IxMWlSNThyZzI3Zz09) Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89989419619?pwd=Z0NHQi9sdG5JQ3IxMWlSNThyZzI3Zz09 Meeting ID: **899 8941 9619** Password: **21690** Or email Sunim directly at innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com Pls confirm by email 24 hour in advance before joining your first on line virtual class so you are on the list to click in. *** ## 💸 INVESTMENT **1 Class** * Price before HST: $17.70 * HST (13%): $2.30 * **Total: $20.00 CAD** **Bundle: 2 Classes** * Price before HST: $13.28 x 2 = $26.55 * HST (13%): $3.45 * **Total: $30.00 CAD** *Includes full access and Qigong gems you can revisit again and again.* * Price includes PDFs and emailed home instructions. **U.S. Friends:** You may deduct **25% off Canadian prices** when paying in U.S. dollars via e-transfer. *** ## ✅ How to Join **Step 1:** Before the class.. Send your e-transfer to: 📩 *innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com* **Step 2:** Copy & paste or click the Zoom link 5 minutes before class **Step 3:** Set the tone — create a quiet space with a blanket, cushion, or soft light — and settle in. *** ## 💛 Midweek Calm. Midweek Clarity. Midweek You-Time. You don’t need to push through the week running on empty. Take one powerful hour to **refill your energy**, **reset your nervous system**, and **reconnect with your purpose and peace**. This is your weekly **reset button** — your **sacred pause** — your reminder that healing is always available. 🧘‍♂️ *Join us this Wednesday. We can’t wait to welcome you.* With warmth and respect, **Hae Kwang Sunim** www.innerpeaceqigong.com Questions? Reach out: 📩 *innerpeaceqigong@icloud.com* Or message Sunim at 416-797-7553

As part of our International Day of Yoga marathon of events, we will be offering a special program on the **Scientific Research on Meditation.** The seminar will include: * research overview on the benefits of meditation * hands-on meditation exercises * chakra workshop. Find all our International Day of Yoga events for the week here: [https://100seedsofjoy.com/yoga-days-2026/](https://100seedsofjoy.com/yoga-days-2026/)

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the official start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)! (Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity) **💛 WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** **🗣** “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * **Do I need to study or read anything to attend?** No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what you think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it. * **Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on?** The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * **Is it mostly men that attend?** Surprisingly, no! Although often, philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * **Can I come alone?** Of course you can, we encourage it :) * **Can I be late?** Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * **Where do you meet?** The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY CLUB - Philosophy, everywhere. ✨** We started in Practical Philosophy back in 2021 and there are now 50+ chapters in over 25 countries, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ **\*\*\*** **Join our [Mississauga Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/81LP4A) 👈** **Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub/) 👈** **Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈**

Join on Wednesday evenings for FREE Guided meditation & subtle yoga/chakra knowledge. Each class will be unique. You will learn about introductory elements to the subtle energy centers known as chakras.

**🏛️ WHAT'S PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY ABOUT?** Practical Philosophy is a weekly meet-up that brings critical thinkers together for an opportunity to dive deep on a topic, practice communicating, and building a community. All with no ‘official’ philosophy knowledge required! 😎 Practical Philosophy is based on the idea that philosophy should be accessible to all, and not something reserved only for academics. Each week we choose a topic, and the goal is to use the conversation to develop our critical thinking and communication as we explore that topic. The goal is to help develop our Critical Thinking, Communication, and Community 🙌 **📓 HOW DOES IT WORK?** Each week, we pick one topic and discuss it. The topic for the week is shared, generally in the [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0), along with jump-off points to get the conversation going. When groups get bigger than 7-8 people, it’s important that we break into smaller groups. This way we are able to maintain a conversational flow as opposed to having our meetups feel like a discourse or lecture. **General Meeting Agenda** Each Practical Philosophy meet-up follows this general timeline: * 19:00-19:15 - People arrive and chat, get to know each other before the ‘official' start. * 19:15-19:25 - Meeting introduction, explanation of Practical Philosophy and the topic for the week, read the guidelines and the overview so attendees know what to expect in terms of timelines. * 19:25-20:45 - Break into small groups - introduce yourselves and general thoughts on the topic, open discussion afterwards. At this point the group can review the ‘jump-off’ questions as needed, but they are just there to help guide the conversation. It’s not obligatory to answer them. * 20:45-21:00 - Bring everyone back together to discuss conclusions of the topic - each group gives a short 1-minute summary. Organizer concludes the meeting and everyone takes a group photo. * 21:00 - The official meeting is over but it’s a great opportunity to get to know people in a non-structured environment, so we often stick around, chat, and get to know each other. **🧧PRICING?** Practical Philosophy is operated entirely on voluntary donations! If we are meeting in a café, buy a beverage! Donations are 100% voluntary, but they help us to bring the gift of deep conversation to people around the world. If you'd like to support, you can [donate here](https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/donation-form/donate-to-practical-philosophy)! (Practical Philosophy is a registered Canadian charity) 💛 **WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY** 🗣 “I feel like Philosophy Club helps someone build their own belief system through a series of perspectives while not promoting what’s right and wrong” - Ekam 🗣 “I got hooked from day 1 (the topic was authority) and felt it was the right place for me. I feel it is a place where people can go to learn and discuss new perspectives and increase critical thinking and community by interacting with people who might challenge your point of views but at the same time encourage you to have openness and mind flexibility.” - Daniel **🤓 FAQ** * ​What will we talk about? What's the topic? ​The topic for the week is shared every Sunday in the Whatsapp group. We try to add the topic to the comment section on this event page as well but if you don’t see it, the topic and the jump-off points will be in our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0). * Do I need to study or read anything to attend? No preparation is necessary. This isn’t a study of other thinkers. We want to know what YOU think about the topic, not what an old philosopher thought. If you have a perspective from a religion or a school of thought to share, throw it on the table and we’ll discuss it, but it's not required. * Is there a specific philosophy that Practical Philosophy is focused on? The goal of our meet-ups is to not have dogmatic discussions, and flex our critical thinking muscles. Because of this, we want to hear from every realm of thought, and don't study a particular school. * Is it mostly men that attend? Surprisingly, no! Although philosophy is seen as a Candelabra affair in a dark room with a bunch of guys, our Practical Philosophy meetups are generally 50/50 between genders, and we don’t meet in any dark rooms. * Can I come alone? Of course you can, we encourage it :) * Can I be late? Please don't be! We do have a 15 minute grace period where we allow people to funnel in while we hang out, but after that if you arrive too late, it disrupts the flow of the conversation. * Where do you meet? The location is posted in Meetup and our [Whatsapp](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) group for this location. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you join the Whatsapp group! If you want to know what other cities have a Practical Philosophy Club, you can see our chapters on our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/practical-philosophy-locations/). 🤝**POLICY** To respect our members privacy, we ask that no one privately message a member without first getting explicit consent. (This looks like speaking in person and being asked to message privately.) Contacting or texting other participants without prior consent is not permitted and may result in removal from the group. Practical Philosophy reserves the right to enforce this policy at its discretion to maintain a safe and respectful environment. **PRACTICAL PHILOSOPHY - Making Philosophy Available To All.** ✨ Practical Philosophy hosts weekly, in-person meetups in over 25 countries and 50+ chapters, including Canada, Spain, Japan, Mexico and many more! 🗺️ \*\*\* Join our [Whatsapp group](https://tally.so/r/ZjaPO0) 👈 Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/practicalphilosophyclub) 👈 Our [website](https://www.practicalphilosophy.club/) 👈

**COME SIT WITH US Meditation - What to Expect** * **LEARN What is Zen Meditation** * **TRAIN Your Mind in the Art of Being Present** * **DAILY Methods for Calm and Focus** * **BECAUSE Improving Yourself is Improving the World**

You must come by bike or get one in the tangerine share bike app, there is one in the meeting point - fruits and snacks provided in the most natural and elegant way possible 😌 however it would be nice if you bring also something to share with the group, bring you yoga mattress or something to sit on if you can, you will transform your day I promise ❤️

**Goddess Day Retreat — A Heart Opening Journey** ***Double Life Force & Light Language Activation*** Guided by 5 powerful LBE Facilitators — Michelle, Marilynne, Jas, Jan & Radia — this sacred gathering is designed to help you slow down, reconnect, and awaken your heart in a supportive and expansive space. 🗓 **June 27th** 🕛 **12:00 PM – 7:00 PM** Step into a day of connection, activation, and soulful nourishment. Together, we will journey through: ✨ Intention Setting 🫖 Blue Lotus Tea Ceremony 💫 Life Force & Light Language Activation 🥗 Nourishing Lunch 🍫 Mayan Cacao Ceremony 🎶 Chanting & Singing Ceremony 🌿 Life Force + Light Language Activation 🌀 Sharing Circle This is more than just a retreat — it’s an invitation to come home to yourself. To open your heart, express your voice, and expand your energy within a beautiful collective of women. **Spaces are limited**, and we would love to share this experience with you. Come as you are… and leave feeling activated, aligned, and deeply connected. 💫 [Book your spot here](https://lightbodyexpansion.com/class/6) With love, The Goddess Day Retreat Team

Join a one-hour guided meditation session on every Thursday, from 7 pm to 8 pm, for $15—designed for peaceful connection and inner calm. Please bring a yoga mat, a small blanket, and a water bottle. Secure your spot by registering. Experience a soothing, expertly guided meditation journey optimized for relaxation and renewal. Settle in with supportive props, and let gentle prompts lead you to deeper states of rest. Whether you’re new to meditation or seeking to enhance your practice, this session offers mindful techniques and a nurturing space for growth�. Registration Spaces are limited—reserve in advance to ensure your participation. contact - 437-607-3673 or info@soulmspark.com to join this intentional hour of stillness and self-care�. Everyone is welcome—let’s create peace together.

We are meeting at the Multifaith Centre every Friday evening from 7 pm to 9 pm in the Third Floor Quiet room, for periods of 8-fold moving exercise, sitting meditation, and walking meditation in the tradition of Chan Buddhism. The session ends with a tea-sharing and discussion. All are welcome and this event is free of charge!

Come meditate with us **SATURDAY June 27th** at **Trinity Bellwood's Park from 3-5 pm**. Free samosas & chilled lemonade will be served. **🌧️ IMPORTANT Weather Note:** If it rains, the event will be cancelled. Please check [www.yogameditation.ca/weather](http://www.yogameditation.ca/weather) after **11:00 AM** on the day for updates. We invite you to pause, breathe, and soak in the uplifting sounds of **ancient mantras** in a beautiful outdoor setting. Let go of stress and reconnect with your heart through the power of spiritual sound. ***EVENT INFO:*** * **Cost:** Free * **Where:** Trinity Bellwoods Park – 790 Queen St. W., Toronto (southwest side near Queen & Crawford, beside the playground water park) - SEE IMAGE OF A MAP BELOW * **Seating:** Bring a lawn or camp chair if you like. We’ll also have large carpets to sit on. * **TTC:** Closest stop is the Queen Street streetcar. * **Parking:** Available on surrounding streets — just be sure to check signage carefully. * **Location in park:** see image below for where will will be seated. We’d love to see you there. Come rest your heart and mind — and experience a little spiritual happiness. With love, **Shalie and the Yoga Meditation Team**

Welcome ! OM Chanting is a group practice that has multiple benefits, including calming the mind, feeling relaxed, activating one's self-healing potential. OM Chanting''s powerful vibration contributes to send Peace . A participation of 5$ minimum is strongly encouraged to sustain the rent of the studio . \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- EVENT DETAILS: address: 283 Spadina Avenue; 3rd floor. ( SE corner of Spadina and Dundas). We will start at 6:30 pm. Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes earlier. We will be sitting on chairs; you can also sit on the floor if you prefer. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of water. Looking forward to seeing you ! For more information about Om Chanting, please visit: [https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/](https://bhaktimarga.org/yoga-meditation/) Much Love, Veda Cell: 416-845-9375

Main Library, Meeting Room 2B Join us for a welcoming evening of reflection, gentle music, and meaningful conversation. We’ll begin with a short grounding moment, followed by a brief reading from spiritual or philosophical traditions, and an open reflection circle where participants can share (or simply listen). Libera Animae is an interfaith community focused on inner growth, creativity, and authentic connection. All backgrounds are welcome.

Join us on Monday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

Why are we unhappy? Where does emotional pain come from? Studies show that people who suffer from long-term emotional pain have painful experiences in their lives that were never fully resolved in their mind. In other words, there were issues in the past that were not completely dealt with. This can include abuse in childhood, breakups, divorce, death of a loved one, to name a few. How do you know whether you have gotten over something painful? Here is an easy test: Do you still have attention on what had happened to you? For instance, do you still find yourself thinking about something painful that you went through? If you are, then you are not over it. In fact, in severe cases, people find themselves playing a "tape" in their mind over and over again. So how do you heal from your past? How do you stop the "tape" playing in your mind? In this meeting, you will learn a technique to help you with that. Come join us! Be sure to click on the red "Attend" button below to come to this local event. We look forward to seeing you there. This group is created by the Dianetics and Scientology life improvement center.

Join us on Wednesday nights at 7pm for two 25 minute quiet meditations, with one short walking meditation in between. There will be a brief and informal conversation afterward. Stay for as long as you like and feel free to bring or share whatever is on your mind. All Zen Center events are also available via Zoom at bit.ly/IndyZen.

We are excited to host Guided Meditations on Sundays at 6 pm in our Ashram/Gallery/Home! !! !! Everyone wants to know what kind of God we worship and what kind of meditation we do. We worship the GOD that LOVES US! We understand that god is an energy and it lives in us as us. Our meditations guide others to actually experience that energy! xoxo We don't just talk about peace, love and affection, we experience it :) Also we are a home not a business, so we enjoy building community one friend at a time. We always build in time for people to mingle & develop friendships! xoxo Much Love, Frank Tennyson Namaste, Frank Tennyson http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/f/9/9/600_447824953.jpeg

All levels of Meditators or welcome. In person or on Facebook Live! There will be instructions and inspiration for new inexperienced meditators. The hosts, meditators and Kriya Yoga initiates for over 50 years, are direct disciples of Yogacharya J. Oliver Black one of Paramahansa Yogananda's most advanced male disciples. He is the founder of Golden Lotus, Inc., which owns & operates 'Song of the Morning' an 800 acre Yoga Retreat Northest of Gaylord, MI on the Pigeon River. Paramahansa Yogananda founded Self Realization Fellowship, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA and is the author of the Spritual Classic, 'Autobiography of a Yogi.'