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SUMMARY:Devices\, Dopamine and Distraction...
DESCRIPTION:Associate Instructor Rhonda will look into our relationships with our devices to see where this is leading us and see if we can build some wholesome habits that will support our practice and improve the quality of our life and minds.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/devices-dopamine-and-distraction/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251130T200000
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SUMMARY:Diffuse Conflict and Drama with Metta
DESCRIPTION:A Metta Session with Karen\, where she will take some time to discuss how Metta *loving-kindess* is cultivated\, how she has used it to settle her mind and situations\, and how it can help you during drama and conflict in your life. Karen will\, of course\, lead us in a loving kindness practice as well.  Live harmoniously and sleep more soundly with Metta!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/diffuse-conflict-and-drama-with-metta/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T210000
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SUMMARY:Year End Group Meditation & Advice from All of Us
DESCRIPTION:Thank you for another successful year of the Mindfulness Society of Canada\, supporting good hearts and quality minds with the best teachings available\, for FREE and all around the world.  We will end the programming for the year with a group meditation on peace\, and we will have all the instructors present to each give a token of advice for all of us. 🙂 The floor will also be open for you to share your comments or any inspirational stories from the year of practicing meditation and mindfulness with our special teachers and community of great people. \nNext Year we Start January 4th with our annual new year Free Mindfulness course!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/year-end-group-meditation-advice-from-all-of-us/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T200000
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UID:804-1771790400-1771794000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:What we learned in Thailand\, with Committee Chair Jenn
DESCRIPTION:After returning from Thailand\, Jenn will share highlights from the incredible teachings and guidance received by the Thai teachers. Discussing what impacted her the most and also speaking with some of the other attendees who will share their experiences and what teachings were the most profound for them.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/what-we-learned-in-thailand-with-committee-chair-jenn/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T210000
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UID:784-1772395200-1772398800@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Rest and Relaxation to Hone Mindfulness Practice
DESCRIPTION:Too much trying\, energy and control undermine the first prinicple of mindfulness practice: being natural. Join Salima as she discusses the surprising ways rest and relaxation lead to better quality practice. You’ll get to participate in activities that bring your mind into more optimal states to help your practice along.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/rest-and-rexation-to-hone-mindfulness-practice/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260308T210000
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SUMMARY:The Heart of the Five Precepts
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that even subtle slips in the morality of what you say and do can affect your ability to meditate and practice mindfulness effectively? After sharing the experience of taking The Five Precepts on her recent trip to Thailand\, Rhonda will talk about each precept. She’ll discuss why they are foundational\, how they protect us\, and why they are at the root of our practice.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/the-heart-of-the-five-precepts/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260315T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175726
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SUMMARY:10 Things The West Should Learn from the East
DESCRIPTION:Improving your mindful lifestyle starts with right views and right thoughts. The Eastern understanding of the flow of life and spirituality has valuable views to support our practice. Jess\, with his 25 years in Thailand as a Buddhist\, discusses how Thai people benefit from their ingrained Eastern perspectives from early on and what we can learn that is vital for our development of freedom from personal suffering.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/10-things-the-west-should-learn-from-the-east/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260322T210000
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UID:788-1774209600-1774213200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Becoming Aware: Why does something so easy feel so hard?
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness is a simple practice\, so how come it feels so difficult sometimes? In this talk\, Susanna will explore some of the common traps practitioners fall into – from over-complicating to getting stuck. Through stories\, personal experiences\, and simple teachings from Thai masters\, she’ll break down common ways we make something easy feel unnecessarily hard.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/ecoming-aware-why-does-something-so-easy-feel-so-hard/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260329T210000
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CREATED:20260220T010507Z
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UID:808-1774814400-1774818000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Meditative Yin Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Step into a sanctuary of tranquility with Karen’s gentle Meditative Yin Yoga class\, where everyone is warmly welcomed – no prior yoga experience is necessary!  Under Karen’s guidance you will sustain soothing yin and restorative postures that nurture body\, mind and spirit.  Each pose is accompanied by mindfulness instructions designed to elevate your awareness of the body and the mind\,  which in turn will assist you with your daily mindfulness practice.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/meditative-yin-yoga/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260412T210000
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SUMMARY:Mindfulness and Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join Susie as she delves into the practice of mindful eating and how to be aware during meal\, snack and tea times. Susie will share tips on cultivating a mindful eating practice to gain insights into your habits and patterns. **Please bring something to drink and a snack to eat e.g. cookies\, nuts\, fruit\, chips etc.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-and-eating/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260419T103000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Vipassana with Ajahn Song from Thailand (In English)
DESCRIPTION:Welcome back special guest Ajahn Song\, one of LP Pramote’s few and esteemed assistant teachers\, who will be helping us understand and improve our insight practice and the mindfulness it takes to get there.  It is a rare and extremely meritorious opportunity to learn from such a wise being with the honours bestowed upon him. Make sure not to miss it.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/understanding-vipassana-with-ajahn-song-from-thailand-in-english/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175726
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UID:792-1777233600-1777237200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Five Facets of Self-Love with Jess Koffman
DESCRIPTION:We are all trying to love ourselves and do better for ourselves\, and we know we need to be kind to ourselves. How do we know if we truly love ourself or are still a ways away from self love?
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/five-facets-of-self-love-with-jess-koffman/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260503T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175726
CREATED:20260219T055416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T055416Z
UID:794-1777838400-1777842000@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Families
DESCRIPTION:This talk is anamzing one to bring even your non-meditator and non-mindfulness advocates friends and family to! Dr. Rhoda will talk about the benefits mindfulness practice on the development of emotional intelligence and psychological resilience among children and parents\, how to help introduce mindfulness to children and teenagers\, and how to nurture a mindful culture within a family.  Complete with fun exercises to do together!
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/mindfulness-for-families/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260524T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175726
CREATED:20260413T010947Z
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UID:816-1779652800-1779656400@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:5 Meditation Misunderstandings... and How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Everyone knows that breath awareness is the gold standard of meditation practices.\nOr is it? Join Salima as she uncovers some hidden truths and debunks common misconceptions. Deepen your understanding to make your meditation and mindfulness practices more effective.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/5-meditation-misunderstandings-and-how-to-avoid-them/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260531T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T175726
CREATED:20260219T055623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T055623Z
UID:796-1780257600-1780261200@themindfulnesssociety.ca
SUMMARY:A Day in the Life of a Mindfulness Guru
DESCRIPTION:What will it look like when my practice progresses more and more? Many of you may be unsure if you have progressed enough with your practice or if you are on track. Our Chair and Head Teacher Jess will go through many aspects of your life that change\, both internally and externally\, as you develop through the practice.
URL:https://themindfulnesssociety.ca/event/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mindfulness-guru/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, Canada
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