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    <title>Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada</title>
    <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/</link>
    <description>International Meditation Center &amp; Temple for World Peace</description>
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    <dc:rights>Copyright Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada 2012</dc:rights>
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      <title>the Middle Way to Happiness Morning Course</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/courses/the-middle-way-to-happiness-day-course</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Saturday June 16

	9:30am&#45;1pm with Gen Kelsang Ch&amp;ouml;gyan

	Rest and reflect in an inspiring environment.

	Learn about meditation and experience its many benefits.

	Discover how to apply ancient wisdom in modern times.

	$25 registration coming soon online.

	Location:

	Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada

	613 Crawford St., Toronto, ON M6G 3K1]]></description>
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      <title>KMCC NEW Wednesday night class</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/classes-wednesday-night</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NEW class at the Temple with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher, Andrew Grimo

	Love without suffering

	Wednesdays at 7:30pm&#45;8:45

	May 2, 9,16, 23&amp;nbsp;

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	Learn To Meditate Series

	with Meditation Teacher, Adam Johnson

	Wednesdays at 7:30pm&#45;8:45

	
		May&amp;nbsp; 30:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; What is Meditation? &amp;nbsp;
	
		June 13:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; What is the Mind?
	
		June 20:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Power of Concentration.
	
		June 27:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Staying Positive


	Cost:&amp;nbsp; $10 per class, $40 for 5 classes

	Free to KMCC card holders (please enquire about card holder benefits)

	The classes include guided meditations, teachings, and an opportunity to ask questions.
	
	No need to pre&#45;register. Drop&#45;in at any time during the series. $10 per class.

	Location
	Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
	631 Crawford Street (2 blocks West of Christie)
	Toronto, ON
	M6G 3K1]]></description>
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      <title>KMCC NEW Wednesday morning class</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/kmcc-new-wednesday-morning-class</link>
      <description><![CDATA[NEW! WEEKLY MORNING CLASS : MODERN BUDDHISM

	With KMCC Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Ch&amp;ouml;gyan

	Starting April 4th 10:30am &#45; 11:45 am

	Buddhism for everyone (or everyday life) The path of compassion and wisdom

	Gen Ch&amp;ouml;gyan will teach and guide meditations based on the book Modern Buddhism,the path of compassion and wisdom from Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. It&amp;rsquo;s an opportunity to learn how Buddha&amp;rsquo;s teachings can apply to our everyday life and how this ancient wisdom is a profound solution to our human problems. Everyone is welcome.

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	Apr. 4&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Release our mind from negativities.

	Apr.11&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; How Buddhas&amp;rsquo; teachings can help me?

	Apr.18&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Finding inspiration for our inner development

	Apr. 25&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; What is Kadampa Buddhism?

	May. 2&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Live your best life

	May. 9&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; What does our death means?

	May. 16&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Understanding where our negative minds are leading us

	May. 23&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; How to protect our self from negativity. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

	May. 30&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Creating happiness in every moment.

	Jun. 6&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Clearing space for really what matters.

	Jun. 13&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; What is a liberation?

	Cost:&amp;nbsp; $10 per class or $40 for five classes when purchase of a series card

	Free to KMCC card holders (please enquire about card holder benefits)

	The classes include guided meditations, teachings, and an opportunity to ask questions.
	
	No need to pre&#45;register. Drop&#45;in at any time during the series.

	Location
	Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
	631 Crawford Street (2 blocks West of Christie)
	Toronto, ON
	M6G 3K1]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-04-04T14:30:13+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>KMCC Dharma for Kids</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/kmcc-dharma-for-kids</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sundays, 11am &#45; 12:15pm

	with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher,&amp;nbsp; Lynne Tierney

	While parents are attending Prayers for World Peace, children ages four and older can enjoy a special class just for them.&amp;nbsp; They will be exposed to basic Buddhist concepts such as: the preciousness of human life;&amp;nbsp; karma; and kindness.&amp;nbsp; They are also taught the benefits of practices such as equanimity and generosity through stories and examples. Classes are based on The New Meditation Handbook, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
	Parents are also welcome to sit in on the class. Please note that parents must stay on site for the duration of the kids class.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-03-25T02:03:02+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Foundation Program (FP)</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/courses/foundation-program</link>
      <description><![CDATA[&amp;nbsp;

	

	Sundays 2&#45;6pm | with KMCC Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Chogyan

	Enrolment Required&amp;nbsp;

	Classes begin again Sunday, Jan. 29 with an Introduction to the Program AT 2PM~ Everyone is welcome

	Take this opportunity to learn about the purpose and commitments of the Foundation Program and the many benefits that come from systematic study, meditation, and discussion. FP offers the spiritual support we need to deeply understand the meaning of Buddha&#39;s teachings and to integrate this wisdom into our daily lives. We continue to study the text, Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by meditation master Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.&amp;nbsp; We will begin the new section on the Intermediate Scope on February 12th at 2pm.

	If you&#39;re interested in joining the Foundation Program or interested in sitting in on a class, please contact the Education Program Coordinator, at 416&#45;762&#45;8033 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;416&#45;762&#45;8033&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;end_of_the_skype_highlighting&amp;nbsp;or epc@kadampa.ca

	Classes take place at Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada, 631 Crawford Street (2 blocks west of Christie) Toronto

	About the Book

	We are presenty studying Joyful Path of Good Fortune, by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. The book presents the entire Buddhist path to enlightenment in a way that is easy to follow and put into practice. Each chapter builds on the next and clearly illuminates topics such as rebirth, karma, compassion, and the ultimate nature of reality. It is also the perfect foundation for the deeper practices of Tantra. 

	About the Foundation Program

	The purpose of the Foundation Program is to provide a systematic presentation of particular subjects of Mahayana Buddhism to enable practitioners to deepen their knowledge and experience of Buddhism. Through systematic study we can gain confidence in applying meditation to whatever we meet. Gradually, our wisdom &amp;amp; compassion will grow and we are more able to help others to do the same. Over time, we sow the seeds for the attainment of lasting happiness, full enlightenment.

	Five subjects

	The program comprises the following five subjects, based on Buddha&amp;rsquo;s Sutra teachings and the corresponding commentaries by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso:

	
		The Stages of the Path to Enlightenment, based on the commentary Joyful Path of Good Fortune
	
		Training the Mind, based on the commentaries Universal Compassion and Eight Steps to Happiness
	
		The Heart Sutra, based on the commentary Heart of Wisdom
	
		Guide to the Bodhisattva&amp;rsquo;s Way of Life, based on the commentary Meaningful to Behold
	
		Types of Mind, based on the commentary Understanding the Mind]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-29T18:00:35+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Melodious Drum</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/courses/melodious-drum</link>
      <description><![CDATA[around the 29th of every month

	These are extensive prayers and requests to our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. &amp;nbsp;
	About 4 hours.&amp;nbsp; Please bring a small food offering.

	Melodious Drum (Long Protector Puja)

	Everyone is welcome.&amp;nbsp; Just drop in.&amp;nbsp; No previous experience is necessary.]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-28T14:00:12+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Oshawa classes</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/classes-in-oshawa</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Replenish Refresh Rejuvenate

	with Buddhist Teacher, Lynne Tierney

	Thursdays, 7&#45; 8:30pm
	April 26 &#45; June 21

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	Energizing Ourself

	Apr. 26 &#45; Stop worrying: start living

	May.&amp;nbsp; 3 &#45; Real wellbeing

	May. 10 &#45; Sharing our joy

	May. 17 &#45; Boundless energy

	May. 24 &#45; Creating good habits

	Building Harmony

	May. 31&#45; Source of conflict

	Jun. 14&#45; Enjoy relationships

	Jun. 21 &#45; A good heart and a pure world

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	Cost:&amp;nbsp; $10 per class, $40 for 5 classes

	Free to KMCC card holders (please enquire about card holder benefits)

	The classes include guided meditations, teachings, and an opportunity to ask questions.
	
	No need to pre&#45;register. Drop&#45;in at any time during the series.

	Location
	Northminster United Church
	676 Simcoe St. North
	Oshawa, ON
	L1G&amp;nbsp; 4V7]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-26T23:00:47+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Orangeville classes</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/classes-in-orangeville</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Replenish Refresh Rejuvenate

	with Gen Kelsang Ch&amp;ouml;gyan

	&amp;nbsp;

	Thursdays, 7&#45; 8:30pm
	April 26 &#45; June 14

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	&amp;nbsp;

	Energizing Ourself

	Apr. 26 &#45; Stop worrying: start living

	May.&amp;nbsp; 3 &#45; Real wellbeing

	May. 10 &#45; Sharing our joy

	May. 17 &#45; Boundless energy

	May. 24 &#45; Creating good habits

	Building Harmony

	May. 31&#45; Source of conflict

	Jun. 14&#45; Enjoy relationships

	&amp;nbsp;

	Cost:&amp;nbsp; $10 per class, $40 for 5 classes

	Free to KMCC card holders (please enquire about card holder benefits)

	The classes include guided meditations, teachings, and an opportunity to ask questions.
	
	No need to pre&#45;register. Drop&#45;in at any time during the series. $10 per class.

	Location
	Orangeville Public Library
	1 Mill Street
	Orangeville, ON L9W 2M2]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-26T23:00:34+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>Yonge &amp;amp; Bloor Lunchtime Meditations</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Thursdays 12:15 &#45;&amp;nbsp; 12:45pm

	Classes will resume on April 26th and will continue until June 28th at this location until the fall.

	During this half&#45;hour you will be guided in a basic breathing meditation. This type of meditation is perfect for beginners and advanced meditators. By focusing on the breath all our worries, distractions, and obsessive ways of thinking fall away and we experience inner peace. Our mind is refreshed and relaxed and we&#39;ll find it easier to deal with day to day stress.

	&amp;quot;So much of the stress and tension we normally experience comes from our mind, and many of the problems we experience, including ill health, are caused or aggravated by this stress. Just by doing breathing meditation for ten or fifteen minutes each day, we shall be able to reduce this stress. We shall experience a calm, spacious feeling in the mind, and many of our usual problems will fall away. Difficult situations will become easier to deal with, we shall naturally feel warm and well disposed towards other people, and our relationships with others will gradually improve.&amp;quot;&amp;nbsp; The New Meditation Handbook, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

	Cost:&amp;nbsp; $5 per class

	Location: 
	Toronto Reference library
	789 Yonge Street, Basment Rm B1
	Toronto, ON
	M4W 2G8]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-26T16:15:24+00:00</dc:date>
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      <title>KMCC Prayers for World Peace on Sundays</title>
      <link>http://nkt-kmc-canada.org/classes/prayers-for-world-peace</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Sundays, 11:00am &#45; 12:15pm
	with KMCC Resident Teacher, Gen Kelsang Ch&amp;ouml;gyan

	No Fee | Everyone welcome&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;

	Our Sunday morning Prayers for World Peace class is an opportunity to develop a warm and loving heart. We all need to learn to cherish one and other because this mind of love brings happiness to ourselves and everyone we come into contact with.&amp;nbsp; In essence, learning to cherish others is the best method for establishing peace in the world, and for our own peace of mind in particular.
	
	Each week Gen Chogyan will cover a small section from the book, 8 Steps to Happiness. This book shows us how to cherish others as well as how to remove the inner obstacles to love and compassion. Topics include: how to recognize our delusions without identifying with them, how to see the kindness and good qualities in others, how to practice humility and how to change&amp;nbsp; and set positive views and intentions.&amp;nbsp; Each class includes a breathing meditation, a short teaching and chanted prayers for world peace.

	Location:
	Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada
	631 Crawford Street (2 blocks West of Christie)
	Toronto, ON
	M6G 3K1]]></description>
      <dc:date>2012-01-22T15:00:07+00:00</dc:date>
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