Ajahn Brahm addressing the crowd in Toronto, 2005
Book signing
With the resident monks at the Mississauga Buddhist Centre
Having the morning meal
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Pictures from the 2005 visit to Toronto
Ajahn Brahm addressing the crowd in Toronto, 2005Book signing
Ajahn Brahm’s Visit to Toronto-2008 Sponsored by West End Buddhist Centre
Wed 25th JuneArrival in Toronto
Thursday 26th June
Public Talk
Place: Ontario Science Centre,
Place: Ontario Science Centre,
Imperial Oil Auditorium
6PM-7PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book sale and signing
Time 7PM-8PM: Talk -“The ‘secret’ to happiness” - how to find peace and happiness in this busy life
8.00PM-8.30PM: Q&A
8.30PM- 9.30PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing book/Interview
Entrance: Free
Parking: Free (after 6PM)
Other: Space is limited (472 seats), first come first serve basis, arrive early to avoid disappointment
6PM-7PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book sale and signing
Time 7PM-8PM: Talk -“The ‘secret’ to happiness” - how to find peace and happiness in this busy life
8.00PM-8.30PM: Q&A
8.30PM- 9.30PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing book/Interview
Entrance: Free
Parking: Free (after 6PM)
Other: Space is limited (472 seats), first come first serve basis, arrive early to avoid disappointment
Friday 27th June
Public Talk
Place: Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
2 St. Andrews Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 1V8
6PM-7PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
7PM-8PM :Talk- “The power of mind”- finding bliss through the practice of meditation
8.00PM-8.30PM Q&A
8.30PM- 9.30PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing /Interview
Entrance and parking: Free
Other: Space (up to 600 seats)
Public Talk
Place: Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School
2 St. Andrews Boulevard, Etobicoke, Ontario M9R 1V8
6PM-7PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
7PM-8PM :Talk- “The power of mind”- finding bliss through the practice of meditation
8.00PM-8.30PM Q&A
8.30PM- 9.30PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing /Interview
Entrance and parking: Free
Other: Space (up to 600 seats)
Saturday 28th June
Morning Session
Public talk:"Buddhist Meditation: Theory and Practice"-A moderated Q&A Session
Place: Albert Campbell Toronto Public Library - Auditorium, 496 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, ON M1K 1N8 (1.4 km from the Warden Ave Subway Station; TTC bus #69 from subway station to Birchmount Rd.)
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Entrance and parking: Free
Other: Seating Space is limited (100) Fire Code Occupancy: 210
Other: Seating Space is limited (100) Fire Code Occupancy: 210
Format: The first hour will address pre-submitted questions organized to cover the wide range of meditation questions. This will be followed by a short break of 10-15 minutes. The remaining time will address written questions from the floor. The event will end promptly by 11:00
Please submit questions prior to the Q&A session to Franz: fsltor-dhamma@yahoo.com
Written questions from the floor will be accepted at the Q&A session, subjected to available time.
Afternoon Session
Meditation session and public talk
Place: Toronto Mahavihara, 4698 Kingston road,
Scarborough, Ontario M1E 2P9
Time: 3PM-4PM Meditation (guided meditation)
4PM-5PM- Public Talk
Topic: “How to deal with stress and anger skillfully”- a Buddhist perspective
5.00PM-5.30PM: Q&A
5.30PM-6PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
Entrance and parking: Free
Other: Space is limited (250-300). No seating. Bring your own meditation cushion. Parking is limited in the premises (suggest car pooling). Parking is also available in the next door Motel
Please contact Ven. Wimalabuddhi at 416 208 9276 or
wimalabuddhihimi@yahoo.com or torontomahavihara@rogers.com for more information
Place: Toronto Mahavihara, 4698 Kingston road,
Scarborough, Ontario M1E 2P9
Time: 3PM-4PM Meditation (guided meditation)
4PM-5PM- Public Talk
Topic: “How to deal with stress and anger skillfully”- a Buddhist perspective
5.00PM-5.30PM: Q&A
5.30PM-6PM: Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
Entrance and parking: Free
Other: Space is limited (250-300). No seating. Bring your own meditation cushion. Parking is limited in the premises (suggest car pooling). Parking is also available in the next door Motel
Please contact Ven. Wimalabuddhi at 416 208 9276 or
wimalabuddhihimi@yahoo.com or torontomahavihara@rogers.com for more information
Sunday 29th June
Morning Session
Dhamma in the Park with Ajahn Brahm
9.00 AM- 10.30 AM - "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness" (Maha-satipatthana Sutta -DN22)
10.30 AM-11.00 AM - Q & A
Richard Memorial Lakefront Park (Picnic Area A)
804 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga
All Are Welcome !
9.00 AM- 10.30 AM - "The Four Foundations of Mindfulness" (Maha-satipatthana Sutta -DN22)
10.30 AM-11.00 AM - Q & A
Richard Memorial Lakefront Park (Picnic Area A)
804 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga
All Are Welcome !
Afternoon Session
Meditation session and Dhamma discussion
Place: Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center, 420, Traders Blvd. E Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
(By registration only- Register at westendbuddhist@yahoo.ca
Space Limited: Max 120 only)
Time: 4.00-4.30 PM : Introduction to Meditation: “The Beautiful Breath”-Meditation on Breathing
4.30-5.30 PM: Guided meditation
5.30-5.45 PM: Q & A
5.45-6.00: Break
6.00-700: Dhamma discussion (Open to public-registration not required)
Topic: - Many ways to “The Right View” –Discussion on Sammaditthi Sutta (MN9)7.00-7.30: PM- Q & A
7.30-8.00: PM- Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
Place: Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center, 420, Traders Blvd. E Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
(By registration only- Register at westendbuddhist@yahoo.ca
Space Limited: Max 120 only)
Time: 4.00-4.30 PM : Introduction to Meditation: “The Beautiful Breath”-Meditation on Breathing
4.30-5.30 PM: Guided meditation
5.30-5.45 PM: Q & A
5.45-6.00: Break
6.00-700: Dhamma discussion (Open to public-registration not required)
Topic: - Many ways to “The Right View” –Discussion on Sammaditthi Sutta (MN9)7.00-7.30: PM- Q & A
7.30-8.00: PM- Meet Ajahn Brahm/Book signing
Monday, 30th June
Public Talk: Meditation, bliss and beyond
Public Talk: Meditation, bliss and beyond
Place: University of Ottawa, Auditorium, Guindin Bldg, Room #2005
Time: 7.00-9.30 PM
Other: Parking Free
For more information call Anoma de Silva @ 613 226 8160
Tuesday 1st July
Youth Event, Ottawa
Place: Tuan Pagoda, 3591, Albion Road,Ottawa
Time 8:30 AM
Other: Parking free
For more information call Anoma de Silva @ 613 226 8160
Youth Program, Toronto: Interactive discussion on current topics related to youth.
Examples of some topics: The Buddhist view on abortion, euthanasia, drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality, violence, suicide, depression, bullying
Place: Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center, 420, Traders Blvd. E Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
Time: 2-4 PM
Entrance and parking: Free
Please contact: Bhante Saranapala at 905-274 7421 or bsaranapala@yahoo.ca for registration and further information
Youth Program, Toronto: Interactive discussion on current topics related to youth.
Examples of some topics: The Buddhist view on abortion, euthanasia, drug and alcohol abuse, sexuality, violence, suicide, depression, bullying
Place: Vietnamese Buddhist Cultural Center, 420, Traders Blvd. E Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1W7
Time: 2-4 PM
Entrance and parking: Free
Please contact: Bhante Saranapala at 905-274 7421 or bsaranapala@yahoo.ca for registration and further information
Stay tuned for further details
Ajahn Brahm will be introducing this new book....
His latest book is “Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond: A Meditator's Handbook.” A well known Buddhist author Glenn Wallis says that “readers seeking a sure guide to ‘the bliss better than sex’ will find it in this wonderful book.” Ajahn Brahm will be introducing this new book to the eagerly waiting North American readers.
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