September 18-21, 2025
Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour Retreat
DaRa Williams & Tuere Sala
Toronto, High Park - Walking Meditation
When: Sunday, October 22 - 1-3pm
Where: Meet at the High Park Ave entrance to High Park
What to bring: Yourself, water and a snack, and something to sit on if you wish - Invite your friends!
Program: We will begin with a welcome and introduction to walking/wheeling meditation for the earth. At 1:15pm we'll leave for 30 minutes of silent wheeling/walking through the park (on a smoother path) followed by sitting meditation and a reflection circle.
Accessibility: Please let us know any access needs you may have. We plan to travel on smooth surfaces and stop in areas with benches.
Facilitators: Rose Mina Munjee, Michelle Nicholls, Susan Harris and Melina Bondy, graduates of the True North Insight Community Meditation Leaders Mentorship.
Fee: Donations are welcome to raise funds for future TNI Toronto events. Cash is welcome at the event as are e-transfers to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Online Programs
To see our online programs, please click here.
| Dates | Time | Description | Teacher | Cost |
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| Tuesdays March 22-September 27 |
5:00-6:30 pm ET |
Anti-racist Reading and Sharing Circle (in French) |
Pascal Auclair & K Laspruce | gratuit |
| 8 Tuesdays May 10 - June 28 |
7:00 to 9:00 pm ET | Life, Loss and Letting Go: Compassionately turning towards loss and grief | Daryl Lynn Ross | $180/ $260/ $340 |
Courses and Events
| Dates | Description | Teacher |
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September 13, 2025 |
Cultivating Peace, Authenticity, and True Love - a TNI Toronto BIPOC Day Retreat << Registrations are open! (in English) |
Michelle Nicholls & Rose Mina Munjee |
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October to Decembre, 2025 |
Kalyana Mitta—Spiritual Friendship: An Introduction to Insight Dialogue (in French) |
Cindy Lafontaine & Brent Beresford |
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TNI Toronto Day Retreats (Fall 2025) September 13 |
Cultivating Peace, Authenticity, and True Love: (in English) |
Michelle Nicholls, Rose Mina Munjee, Arti Mehta and Melina Bondy |
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September 20-21, 2025 La chaufferie, Cœur des sciences Pavilion, UQÀM |
A new vision, vast and free: An Urban Retreat (in English) |
Pascal Auclair |
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September 2023-June 2024 |
Walking the path of wisdom, love and freedom A 10-month Intensive Study and Practice Program (In English & French) |
Daryl Lynn Ross & Roxanne Dault |
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On-Demand Program (to do at you own pace) |
Wisdom and Compassion |
Joseph Goldstein, Dawn Mauricio & Pascal Auclair |
Cultivating Peace, Authenticity, and True Love
Toronto Day Retreats (Fall, 2025)
with Michelle Nicholls, Rose Mina Munjee, Arti Mehta and Melina Bondy
- September 13: BIPOC sangha retreat, co-organized by Rose Mina, Michelle; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- October 4: 2SLGBTQIA+ sangha retreat, co-organized by Melina and Arti; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- November 15: retreat open to wider sangha, co-organized by Michelle, Melina, and Rose Mina; Dana and registration: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Location: All of the above day retreats will be held at Friends House, 60 Lowther Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1C7
Times: 10am - 4pm (arrive by 9:45am to check in and be prepared to begin the day)
Description:
The Buddha said that “Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone is healed; this is the eternal law.” (Dhammapada) This is a profound truth that can take a lifetime to live into. Yet many ask, is love truly enough to face the fear, anger and violence of late stage capitalism, colonialism and climate crisis? In this time of global disruption, loss and challenge we are called more than ever to join in community to remember what is trustworthy and to experience who we truly are…not cogs in a machine but spiritual beings in a web of life. Each of us is small and connected to everyone else. And each of us has a vital role to play in the unfolding of the world because personal and collective change happen simultaneously. So how do we resource ourselves to co-create the world we want to live in, where we can heal wounds, make peace in social conflicts and grow something new?
Each day-long retreat will support us in growing our place to rest in metta, heartfulness, in concert with upekkha, spaciousness, and ahimsa, non-harming, so we can live and lead with love and wisdom. The program includes sitting, walking, gentle Qi Gong and mindful movement, eating, and loving-kindness meditation from the Buddhist tradition, suitable for new and experienced practitioners of any and no faith tradition. All are welcome!
- Registration will be via eventbrite (links tbd) or by email and e-transfer to retreat organizers above.
- The registration fee of $25 is intended to cover the use of the space and administration.
- Donations are offered in the spirit of generosity and reciprocity to support our volunteer teachers in continuing to provide these programs. Cash donations will be accepted during the retreat, and e-transfers can be sent to organizers at any time (see above).
- Meals are not provided - bring your own lunch
- Cushioned chairs are available - please bring your own cushion and mat if you'd like to sit on the ground.
- There are gender-neutral washrooms.
- Masks are not required though they are welcome.