Location: 344 Bloor St. W (north side of Bloor St., west of Spadina), Suite 610
Dates: Every other Tuesday
Time: 7:00-9:00 pm
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For more information click here.
This sangha is open to those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of colour - we welcome beginner meditators and experienced meditators alike!
Our practice is insight meditation (vipassanā) and mindfulness, rooted in Early Buddhist teachings, with openness to other Buddhist traditions. The practice is for everyone, so you don't have to identify as Buddhist to participate.
DATES:
Next one is March 15th
TIME:
1:45-3:30pm
LOCATION:
Eight Branches Academy of Eastern Medicine, Dojo (just off the reception area), 112 Merton St., 3rd floor (Yonge/Davisville
TEACHERS:
Peer-led with experienced meditation facilitators. Peer facilitators are supported by TNI meditation teacher, Dawn Mauricio (www.dawnmauricio.com).
ACCESSIBILITY:
There are steps in front, but there is a ramp right next door that will lead you to the front door. There is an elevator once you enter the lobby, and accessible gender neutral washrooms on the 2nd floor (with access key, provided). The washrooms on the 3rd floor are not accessible, scent-free or gender neutral. You may sit on a chair or lie down if you need to (floors are padded).
TTC / PARKING:
6-minute walk from Davisville subway station (wheelchair accessible station). Paid street parking on Merton St. and surrounding streets
COST:
The teachings will always be freely offered! However, if you have the means and would like to offer dana (generosity) to be used for the BIPOC sangha's monthly space rental and any other upcoming needs for the group, there will always be a donation box that you can put cash into, or you can send an e-transfer or paypal to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (important: please make a note that it is for the Toronto BIPOC sangha, unless you wish to donate to TNI's General Fund, or TNI's Equity & Inclusion fund).
OTHER INFO:
Chairs and meditation cushions available, but it's a good idea to bring your own cushion or meditation bench in case we run out. No shoes, food or drink in the meditation room. Please do not use scented products when coming.
CONTACT:
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Information to attend in-person Sunday Sangha gatherings, Sundays at 10:30 to 12:00 at Espace Be Bien-Être, 2240 Beaconsfield Ave. NDG, Montreal. (Autobus #105, 162)
For those who cannot attend in-person, the session will be also held on Zoom at the same time.
In-person attendance of the TNI Sunday Sangha begins Feb 27. Please read this information carefully. These rules are in effect until further notice.
Registration is limited to 12 persons.
All participants must pre-register on Eventbrite. See link below. No one will be admitted on a drop-in basis.
People must be fully vaccinated (2 shots minimum) to register. Proof of vaccination will be requested upon entrance to the building. While inside, participants must wear a medical type face mask. There will be masks on hand if you forget yours.
Please arrive between 10:15 and 10:25. The door will be locked at 10:30. Please do not ring the bell or knock as it will interrupt the session. We’re sorry to have to be so strict, and appreciate your making the effort to help this process be easeful.
When you register, kindly pay a donation, suggested range $10-40. Daryl needs to pay for the rental of the Yoga studio, and this will come out of the teacher dana she receives. If cost is an obstacle, you are still welcome to register.
There are enough cushions - zafus and zabutons (round cushions and square mats) for this size group. In the interest of keeping the possibilities for transmission of illness low, we ask that you bring two clean pillow cases with you to cover the cushions that you will use. In addition to zafus, there are a few back jacks and some bolsters that can be used for support in a kneeling posture. There are no benches available at this time. Feel free to bring your own equipment if you prefer.
There will be some time after the session ends at 12:00 to chat informally with others at the session. We need to be out of the studio by 12:30.
The Eventbrite registration for each Sunday will open on the preceding Monday and will close Saturday night at 9:00 pm. If you attend a session, please wait to sign up again until later in the week, so others have a chance first if they are interested.
We are very excited and happy that we can start being together in person once again!
Please register here.
Each week, Pascal Auclair, Roxanne Dault, Pierre-Vincent Breault-Ruel, K Laspruce, Melina Bondy, Tatiana Castellanos, Bibiana Vera and Muriel Ahmarani Jaouich, as well as other True North Insight teachers will take on the role of accompanying us in our meditation practice. The meetings include instructions on meditation, a guided meditation and teachings on the Dhamma. This exchange is broadcasted on YouTube.
In person sessions will take place once a month in person on Thursdays from 7:15 to 8:30 pm
Roxanne - February 8, June 18 (picnic in a park)
Pascal - March 7, May 9, June 13
Studio Sage
5333 rue Casgrain, #108
Mile-end
Online sessions will be Tuesdays from 7:30 to 8:45 pm EST.
To participate in the online meditation, please register here: Sangha francophone en ligne. The classes are offered on a voluntary basis (dana). This practice of generosity follows the Buddhist tradition, which dates back 2,600 years, when teachings were offered generously because they were considered priceless. Thank you for supporting our teachers! We look forward to meditating with you!
February
13 Pierre-Vincent
20 Tatiana
27 Pierre-Vincent
March
5 Roxanne
7 Pascal in person
12 Pierre-Vincent
19 Pierre-Vincent
26 Tatiana
April
2 Roxanne
9 Viveka
16 Pascal
23 Pierre-Vincent
30 Roxanne
May
7 Melina
9 Pascal in person
14 Tatiana
21 Pierre-Vincent
28 Pierre-Vincent
June
4 Roxanne
11 Melina
13 Pascal in person
18 Roxanne in person - Parc Lahaie (if weather permits)
Weekly Sitting in Ottawa
Ottawa Insight Meditation Group
Location: Shambhala Center, 119 Ross Ave #102, Ottawa, ON K1Y 0N6
Our ZOOM address is:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6132963038
Meeting ID: 6132963038 - no passcode
Dates: every Thursday
Time: 7:00-8:30 pm
Fees: Donation
The sessions are in English and include meditation instruction, sitting and walking meditation practice and a Dharma talk and discussion. Everyone is welcome. The sessions are normally led by Steven Hick.
The group will focus on practicing insight meditation, cultivating awareness, love and compassion, giving rise to greater peace and happiness in the world. Combined with this will be an emphasis on social engagement in the world by providing opportunities for social change activism and community projects.
The group is dedicated to creating a space that welcomes all people regardless of cultural and religious background, race, socio-economic class, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, education, and physical ability.
For further information refer to our web site at www.payattention.ca or email Steven Hick at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
It is not necessary to register for these drop-in sessions. Feel free to come without prior notification. At the end of the session there will be an opportunity to make a donation to support the teacher, since there is no fixed fee.