Calendar. Check out our web calendar of events. For more detailed descriptions please go to the class, retreat, or special events pages. Newcomers are welcome at our classes any time by donation. Kindly arrive 15 minutes early to meet the teacher and settle in. Beginners always welcome.
THE DALAI LAMA IS VISITING TORONTO OCTOBER 22 to 25, 2010. See www.dalailamatoronto2010.org for details and tickets!
In July and August, classes are only offered on Wednesday evenings 7 to 9pm. Please join our small group for meditation led by teachers or senior students. No class September 8.
Fall 2010 schedule (Begins September 14):
Tuesdays Mindfulness Meditation 7:00 to 9:00pm with Gwen Robart.
Focus on the 8 Fold Noble Path.
We encourage students to familiarize themselves with this teaching by either using the internet or an author of their choosing. We will reference Thich Nhat Han's text “The Heart of the Buddha’s Teachings”.
Wednesdays Yoga 5:30 to 7pm with Debi Moore. Excellent preparation for the Calm and Clear Class that follows.
Wednesdays Calm and Clear beginner class 7:15 to 9:15pm with David Liang. Click here for further details.
Saturdays Tai Chi 10am to noon with Gwen Robart
Sundays Tibetan Meditation 10am to noon with David Liang.
Click here for details on the Calm and Clear Beginner class. View our course index for more detailed information about all the classes and retreats on offer at FOH.
Wednesdays Calm and Clear Beginner Classes with David Liang
Fall 2010 7:15-9:15 pm
Module 1: Mindfulness Meditation: 4 weeks
Wednesday, Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6. Cost: Non-Members: $60
Module 2: Deepening our Mindfulness: Four Divine Abidings 6 weeks
Wed, Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Cost: Non-Members: $100
NOTE: FOH founder Catherine Jetsun-Yeshe will be leading and providing an overview of this important teaching in the Oct 20th class. We will then continue to explore and expand on the meditations in the following 5 weeks.
Workshops & Special Events
Special events with FOH founder Catherine Jetsun Yeshe
We are fortunate to have our founding teacher, Catherine Rathbun (Jetsun Yeshe) returning this spring to teach more classes and a retreat day. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with her and participate in her classes, which are marked with humour and joy. Wednesday October 20, 7 to 9pm, Saturday October 23, time TBA.
SUMMER RETREAT at HARMONY DAWN
July 16 to 23, 2010 near Peterborough
Catherine Jetsun Yeshe
A unique opportunity to deepen your practice. Instruction will be given separately for beginning students and experienced meditators. For more information and registration form, click here.
Next Open House (
Saturday September 11th, 2010 1pm to 3pm - Sangha social gathering to welcome newcomers with a short meditation. Or come to any class!!) The Open House is a good opportunity to have tea, browse the library, ask questions of students and teachers, and enjoy a short meditation. The first hour will be a social gathering of our sangha and any interested newcomers, followed by a short meditation and discussion. Please bring your friends!
View short videos part 1 and part 2 of FOH founder Lama Catherine Jetsun Yeshe where she discusses the history and philosophy of FOH a well as the first Noble Truth: equanimity. She discusses Tibetan Chenrezig compassion meditation here.
We celebrate a new book "Clear Heart, Open Mind" by Catherine Jetsun Yeshe, founder of FOH.
Many people have become interested in Tibetan Buddhist meditation but are unsure how to blend their Western viewpoint with Eastern thought. Clear Heart, Open Mind speaks to the joys and challenges of this journey. The book offers clear and practical advice on how to work with the meditation practice of compassion. The author reveals how its force, once activated, can open our world to a place of joy and freedom. When we realize the deep interconnectedness of life, many of our perceived problems disappear.
Please help support FOH. We are most grateful for donations that help us provide a special place of refuge in the heart of Toronto. Donations support our space, dedicated teachers and our bursary fund. Donations may be made on line.
Volunteers needed! If you have a few hours to spare to help out with the open houses, or to keep FOH running smoothly day to day, please email FOH! A great way to support others and build merit.
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