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 […]
For this month's Metta Loving-Kindness event, Associate Instructor Susie will speak to us and lead us in meditation regarding the Power of Silence. We can indeed learn and grow so much when we choose it!
Vice Chair Salima reveals the little-known mystical and spiritual properties pertaining to giving, helping, sharing and sacrifice.
Mindfulness Master and our advisor Ajahn Krit Nimmalo accepted our invitation on this day to talk about the most important teachings relevant for us in these busy modern times. Please get your family and friends out for this and make it the priority for you on this day. It is rare such a being can […]
Dr. Rhoda, with the help of Jess and the MSC board, has created a small e-book with easy lessons and exercises to help develop mindfulness and compassion in family settings. Dr. Rhoda, will go through the book and provide valuable exercises and ways we can learn compassion and mindfulness, and share them together with our […]
This month's Metta will be Loving-Kindness and opening the heart with Associate Instructor and Board Member Karen Kofman.
Karen will lead a meditation grounded in the practice of mindfulness and provide important reminders as she goes. We thought of doing 5 important reminders, but Karen said it is best to let the reminders come out of the experience together, rather than choosing a number. That's how she works the best!