Orangeville



Drop-in classes

Simple, practical methods to improve the quality of our life and develop inner peace. Each class consists of two guided meditations and a teaching to help us solve our daily problems, let go of negative minds and discover happiness within our own mind.


Thursdays • 7- 8:30pm

Transform your mind, transform your life: learning the skills for a happy life
We always wish for peace and happiness and for freedom from difficulties and suffering, so why are we not constantly experiencing this on a daily basis? Perhaps, we can start to investigate if our views and intentions in life are fulfilling our wish for happiness and freedom.

In this series, be inspired by Buddha’s teachings (based on the book Transform your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso) to learn about your mind and about views and intentions which lead to lasting happiness and others which lead to suffering. Revisiting your own ways and contemplating new ways of perceiving and interacting in the world will make our human life truly meaningful

April 18 • The value of inner peace
April 25 • Stop worrying, start living
May 2 • Precious knowledge: basic Buddhist view
May 9 • Taming our mind
May 16 • Living our full potential

Opening our heart, creating harmony: the path of loving kindness

The best method to live a positive and meaningful life is to learn to love others. Knowing and practicing the steps to develop our good heart and understanding how we can practice these in our daily life will give us so much confidence that we can actively make ourself happy and impact our communities and our world.

By attending this series of classes based on Transform Your Life by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, receiving encouragement and guidance from that clear and accessible presentation, we will learn to improve ourself, our relationships, our society and contribute to changing our whole world by changing our mental attitude.

May 23 • Learning to cherish others
May 30 • Enhancing our good heart
June 13 • From self-centred to a profound altruism
June 20 • Cultivating the inner wealth of compassion

Classes continue throughout the year.



Kadampa Buddhist Teacher

Gen Kelsang Chogyan
is the Resident Teacher of Kadampa Meditation Centre Canada (KMCC).
She has been studying and practicing Kadampa Buddhism for several years, under the guidance of her teacher, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Gen Choygan presents Buddha’s teachings in a practical and accessible way, in accordance with our modern lives.

Learn more about our teachers


At Orangeville Public Library
1 Mill Street
Orangeville, ON
L9W 2M2

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$10 per class, $40 for 5 classes

Free for centre card holders click for more info

We are a non-profit organization. All profits go towards supporting the International Temples Project for World Peace.



Do I have to be a Buddhist to benefit from meditation?

No. Anyone can learn basic meditation and experience the benefits that come from having a peaceful mind. Buddhists respect all people and are happy to help anyone regardless of whether they subscribe to another faith, or to none.

Do I need to have experience in meditation or Buddhism to attend the classes?
No. All you need is the wish to improve yourself and the quality of your life.

What do I need to bring to class?
Nothing in particular, however if you wish to take notes bring a pen and notepad.

How should I dress for class?
No particular clothing is required.