Vipassana or "Insight Practice" is the only way to end personal suffering. Ajahn Krit Nimmalo is one of the preeminent and most effective teachers in Thailand and the world, teaching regular people with modern minds how to make great progress into seeing higher truths and spiritual enlightenment. This is a do-not-miss and all your friends […]
After our "kickoff" of March Metta Madness (or should I say "Jump Ball"?), we have promised to include regular metta (love, kindness, acceptance) meditations in our schedule, at least every month or two. This week Susie will have her turn to lead us in this most enjoyable practice, and necessary practice for any real positive […]
Our Committee Chair Jenn will continue her new interview series, this time interviewing one of the most intriguing minds of our time. 8:30pm ET Start for this one. Korakot abandoned his promising career and scholarly path at Cambridge in Artificial Intelligence when he was invited by the Enlightened Monk Luangpor Pramote to ordain as one […]
Dr. Rhoda is one of the leading scholars in the domain of mindfulness and meditation research, publishing in scholarly journals over the past decade showing the various benefits of mindfulness and vipassana practice, especially for the well-being of families. Tonight she will share what she has found in her research to be some of the […]
Committee Chair Jenn will continue her interview series, this time, asking Jess about his intriguing life choices, some of his most profound experiences and what it is like being him. How psychic is he? What does he see and know? What does life look like through his eyes? We will also open the floor to […]
This month’s metta contemplation will be held by Rhonda and her shiny energy. The focus will be on forgiveness, a skill that we may all benefit from cultivating more of. She will share some insights and lead us in a guided meditation focussing on self-forgiveness as well as forgiveness of others.
Salima is one of the most naturally and authentically charitable and generous people around. From her work at an African Charity, as a healer and teacher, to her newer projects as a steward for parks and the environment, she is always there to help people, animals, and the word in any capacity she can. Let's […]
Please join and welcome Susanna Fournier, our newest Associate Instructor with the Mindfulness Society of Canada! She has been dedicated to her practice, bringing others into the fold and just returned from retreat in Thailand. Whether we are hit with health, relationship, emotional, financial or work challenges, life has periods of hardship. Susanna will offer […]
Our head teacher and chair Jess Koffman delves into this long debated topic by philophers, poets and star-gazers alike. Jess speaks from his own life changing experiences brought on by powerful periods of mindfulness and deep meditation.
Next in Jenn's interview series, we have Canadian Actress and Producer Samantha Wan (Private Eyes, Run the Burbs) about her journey as an avid mindfulness practitioner amongst all the hoopla, untraditional crowds, and celeb nightlife! Samantha has learned to apply mindfulness in daily life in some of the least mindful surroundings. Her stories will be […]