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Each week we offer classes in-person and online that fit your needs and level of experience. In these classes we explore practical and effective methods for cultivating deep inner peace and happiness in our daily lives. MODERN BUDDHISM The practice of Modern Buddhism is timeless and open to everyone. Its profound insight into the nature of the mind remains as revolutionary in our contemporary world as it was 2500 years ago, thanks to the extraordinary teachings of our founder, Buddhist meditation master, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche . EVERYONE WELCOME! We welcome and respect everyone at KMC Victoria, whatever your life journey or how you identify. Please drop in to one of our classes! As well as our location on Blanshard Street, we offer classes in Esquimalt, Hillside/Cedar Hill, University of Victoria, Sidney, Brentwood Bay, and Black Creek (Courtenay). PLEASE NOTE : Due to building renovations we have temporarily moved around the corner. Enter the building through 777 Broughton Street (next to the barber shop) and take the elevator to the 4th floor. Enjoy our new, quiet and peaceful space! DROP-IN CLASSES & GUIDED MEDITATION at KMC VICTORIA KMC VICTORIA Sunday Morning In-Person & Online SUNDAY MORNING May 12, 26, Jun 2, 9 | 10.00-11.15am | KMC Victoria Also available for streaming with membership The Confidence to Deal with Difficult People Good relationships with people we live and work with, can bring us much happiness and enjoyment in life. However, when people don’t behave in the way we wish we may feel criticized, undermined, angry or just tired! This course looks at how to build up confidence in dealing with people we see as difficult so that we come to respect and appreciate them and they in turn appreciate us. with Gen Kelsang Zopa View Detail KMC VICTORIA Sunday Morning In-Person & Online MONDAY EVENING Apr 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27 | 10.00-11.15am | KMC Victoria Also available for streaming with membership Five Forces: The Secret to Powerful Meditations Sometimes when we meditate, we find that our practice doesn’t move our heart. We need confidence in ourselves and Buddha’s teachings to empower our practice. In this series, we will learn about the ‘five forces’, techniques that are specifically designed to empower our meditation practice and help us achieve our spiritual goals. with Gen Kelsang Zopa View Detail KMC VICTORIA Lunchtime Meditation In-Person LUNCHTIME MEDITATION Weekdays, Mon – Fri | 12.15-12.45pm | KMC Victoria 30 Minutes to Inner Peace Relax, refresh and de-stress. Cultivate inner peace through a guided practice and enjoy the rest of your day with an inspired and positive mind. with Centre Teachers View Detail KMC VICTORIA Lamrim Meditation & Heart Jewel In-Person LAMRIM MEDITATION with HEART JEWEL Tuesdays | 5.30-6.30pm Thursdays | 4.30-5.30 | KMC Victoria Guided Meditation with Heart Jewel Prayers Lamrim meditations help us solve the problems of daily life, and develop the happiness that comes from inner peace. Join us every Tuesday to practice guided meditations offered with Heart Jewel prayers. with Mariem Martinson, Kelsang Tsulma, and Sachi Tamura View Detail CLASSES AT OTHER LOCATIONS CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE Tuesdays In-Person CEDAR HILL REC CENTRE Tuesdays | May 7 – June 25 | 12.15-1.15pm Intro to Buddhist Meditation Problems only arise because we respond to situations with a negative state of mind. When we become familiar with cultivating a calm and peaceful mind we begin to understand that it is possible to respond to challenging life situations skillfully. with Gen Kelsang Zopa View Detail Courtenay/Comox Area Mondays In-Person BLACK CREEK (North of Courtenay) Mondays | Apr 8 – May 13 | 7.15-8.15pm How to Solve Our Human Problems This 6-part course will review the methods Buddha taught for improving our human nature and qualities through developing the capacity of our mind. If we want to be truly happy and free from suffering, we must learn how to control our mind. with Janet Marriott View Detail BRENTWOOD BAY Fridays In-Person BRENTWOOD BAY | ACTIVE LIVING CENTRE Fridays | Apr 5 – May 3 | 10.30-11.30am Cherishing Others Using Wisdom and Compassion Buddha taught that learning how to cherish all living beings is the path to enlightenment. He presented many different methods to help us develop the precious minds of compassion and love. In this 5-part series, we will contemplate the wisdom of Buddha’s teachings on compassion. with Debbi Jones View Detail ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE Thursdays In-Person ESQUIMALT REC CENTRE Thursdays | Apr 4, 11, 18, 25 | 10.30-11.30am Practicing Patience (How to Solve Our Human Problems) Ven Geshe Kelsang Gyatso writes When someone feels judged, they automatically become tight and defensive, but when they feel accepted, they can relax, and this allows their good qualities to come to the surface.” In this series we will explore the Buddhist practice of patient acceptance. with Sachi Tamura View Detail SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE Mondays In-Person SIDNEY SHOAL CENTRE Mondays | Apr 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10.30-11.45am Developing Great Compassion In this series we will explore how to develop great compassion, and to understand how this leads us to the main purpose of our human life. We all have the potential to develop compassion in our heart for all living beings. So, what are we waiting for? Let’s get to work! with Krista Schlosser View Detail UNIVERSITY of VICTORIA Saturdays In Person UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA Saturdays | Apr 27, May 4, 11, 18 | 10.00am – 12noon Accepting Loss and Change in our Life Experiencing and dealing with unwanted changes is often a very painful part of life. Instead of allowing adversities to make us unhappy and discouraged we can use them to enhance our spiritual growth and thereby maintain a pure and peaceful mind all the time. with Gen Kelsang Zopa View Detail SPECIAL EVENTS Follow Follow DAILY INSPIRATION COMMUNITY PRAYERS May 2024 OFFERING TO THE SPIRITUAL GUIDE Sat, May 25 @ 10.00am Tues, June 4 @ 5.30pm WISHFULFILLING JEWEL Saturdays @ 10.00am (not offered May 25) HEART JEWEL WITH LAMRIM Tuesdays @ 5.30pm Thursdays @ 4.30pm PRAYERS FOR WORLD PEACE Sun, June 9 @ 11.30am BUDDHA TARA Sat, June 8 @ 10.00am POWA Sun, May 26 @ 11.45am BUDDHA VAJRASATTVA Sun, June 23 @ 11.45 am VISIT OUR MEDITATION CENTRE Spiritual Refuge in the Heart of Victoria A Place for Everyone KMC Victoria is a non-profit organization established to help everyone find inner peace and lasting happiness. Info Our Teachers Our experienced meditation teachers are trained to offer a wide range of classes for all levels of interest and experience. Info Buddhist Book Shop Everything you need to explore Buddha’s wisdom for this modern world: books, meditation cd’s, cushions and Buddhist art. Info  Our Address 970 Blanshard St., Victoria BC, Canada V8W 3E6. (Entrance is temporarily relocated to 777 Broughton Street, 4th floor.)  Email Address info@meditateinvictoria.org  Phone Number 250-592-7164  Monthly Calendar All Centre and...