Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver

06/13/2026

Gen Delek shares a quote from Venerable Geshe-la on four main benefits of cherishing others passed on to us by Gen-la Khyenrab during the recent International Kadampa Spring Festival.

06/12/2026

“When the turbulence of distracting thoughts subside and our mind becomes still a deep happiness and contentment naturally arises from within.”
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

May everyone enjoy the inner peace of a still mind. ✨

06/08/2026

Happy Tara Day! ✨

Tara is the female Buddha of active compassion who, as the manifestation of the ultimate wisdom of all the Buddhas, is known as the “Mother of the Conquerors”. She is also known as the “Great Liberator” who pacifies all sickness, poverty, misfortune, fighting, and quarrelling, and causes the Dharma and all good fortune to flourish.

Kadampa Buddhists have a special relationship with Arya Tara because she promised Atisha she would protect his followers in the future.

Liberation from Sorrow
Praises and requests to the Twenty-one Taras

“If we recite the twenty-one verses of praise, we will receive inconceivable benefits. These praises are very powerful because they are Sutra, the actual words of Buddha. It is good to recite them as often as we can.”

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso

06/02/2026

A new month, a new opportunity to deepen your inner peace and transform your life. 🧘🏻‍♂️✨

The June program at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver offers various opportunities to develop mental clarity, wisdom, and a more compassionate heart.

This month, we will hold the Offering Our Faith Retreat, celebrating the day Buddha first turned the Wheel of Dharma and the birthday of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, founder of the New Kadampa Tradition.

Through teachings, guided meditations, and community connection, you will find practical methods to cultivate genuine and lasting happiness, benefiting yourself and others. Come and be part of this journey of inner transformation. 💙

🤳🏻 Check out our website linked in the bio for detailed information and to sign up for events.

Also check information on branch classes in the West End, West Vancouver, and Bowen Island on our website.

💻Website: www.meditateinvancouver.org

📍 Location: 1833 Victoria Diversion, Vancouver, BC

Everyone Welcome! 💙

06/01/2026

🌼 Special Event for Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day & the Birthday of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - JUNE 4, THURSDAY

FREE for Everyone | Drop-ins welcome | Available via livestream for members | Suitable for beginners

Every day we remember the extraordinary kindness of Venerable Geshe-la, our root Guru and Founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. But on this auspicious day, June 4 (Turning the Wheel of Dharma Day), at Kadampa centres around the world, with minds of rejoicing and gratitude, we offer him our faith through using the special prayer Request to the Holy Spiritual Guide Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso from his Faithful Disciples and collecting our Guru’s name mantra over the course of one-day. Everyone is welcome to take part.

Gen Sanden will give a short explanation of the first prayer practice at 9:00am, at the beginning of this special event. Besides that each session is the same unguided prayer practice together, creating wonderful causes, offering our faith to our precious Guru and Founder.

Event Schedule
June 4
Session 1: 9:00am – 10:30pm
Session 2: 11:30 – 12:45pm
Session 3: 4:30 – 5:45pm
Find out more via the link in bio.

05/28/2026

Are you tired of feeling guilty for indulging in distracting activities during your free time?

Do you find yourself constantly scrolling through your phone or binge-watching Netflix instead of doing something more productive?

Fear not!

To learn more about distractions, listen to the podcast episode liked below. In this podcast, Gen Demo will take you on a journey to understand why we feel the need to distract ourselves and how we can find a more relaxing solution. This is taken from a teaching given by Gen Demo at Kadampa Meditation Center DC and is based on the book How to Solve our Human Problems by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.

https://kadampa.org/podcast/why-do-we-get-distracted

Join us at Kadampa Meditation Centre Vancouver for classes on Buddhist meditation and practical teachings for modern life. Let’s explore the root of our distractions and find peace within.

Visit meditateinvancouver.org for information on upcoming classes.

Everyone welcome! ✨

05/27/2026

05/25/2026

Offering to the Spiritual Guide Puja, Monday, May 25 at KMC Vancouver. Join us from 7 - 8:30 PM for this special meditation practice and Tsog offering.
Admission is free and you are welcome to bring a small food offering.

Everyone is welcome! ✨

05/24/2026

Happy Sunday, everyone! ☀️