Ontario Dharma Celebration 2024

For Buddhists, faith in Buddha Shakyamuni is their spiritual life. To help us to develop and maintain strong faith in Buddha, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche composed the beautiful praise to Buddha Shakyamuni called Liberating Prayer. Understanding and contemplating its meaning is the best method to develop faith in Buddha and his teachings, which is the root of all Dharma realizations.

During the Celebration, Gen-la will grant the empowerment of Buddha Shakyamuni and give teachings on Liberating Prayer.

Everybody welcome!

Gen-la Kelsang Jampa is the New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU) National Spiritual Director of Canada. He is also the Resident Teacher of the International Kadampa Retreat Centre (IKRC) Grand Canyon and the Deputy Spiritual Director of the NKT-IKBU. As a senior NKT Teacher, Gen-la Jampa has been a student of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for many years. Under Geshe-la’s guidance, he has taught at many centres and events around the world. Gen-la is well-loved for his clear, inspiring teachings and his ability to touch people’s hearts through his sincerity and loving-kindness.

Gen Kelsang Chodor is the Resident Teacher at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada. He has been ordained and has studied under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche for more than twenty-three years. He is admired by students because of his practical knowledge, warm presentations and authentic teachings, as well as his natural joy and sense of humour. He is skilled at putting everyone at ease and helping them solve their problems and anxieties with practical Dharma advice. During the Celebration, Gen Chodor will be teaching the Friday evening introduction.

Wednesday, November 27th
7:30 - 9:00 pm: Public Talk with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa (tickets sold separately)

Friday, November 29th
7:30 - 9:00 pm: Introduction with Gen Kelsang Chodor

Saturday, November 30th
9:00 - 9:45 am: Meditation with Gen Kelsang Suma
11:00 am - 1:00 pm: Empowerment with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
4:00 - 5:30 pm: Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
7:30 - 8:30 pm: Wishfulfilling Jewel Prayers with Tsog

Sunday, December 1st
9:00 - 10:00 am: Meditation with Gen Kelsang Suma
11:00 am - 12:30 pm: Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa
3:00 - 4:30 pm: Teaching with Gen-la Kelsang Jampa

Cost: Full Festival: Friday to Sunday $175 (click here for tickets and multiple options)
Friday only: $25
Saturday only: $100 (click here for tickets)
Sunday only: $70 (click here for tickets)

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