Each of us have a natural desire for lasting peace and happiness, yet very few of us can say that we have actually achieved it. The best we are able to experience is only temporary pleasure and happiness. Again and again, our happiness is interrupted or destroyed by problems and suffering. Buddha found this situation intolerable. After attaining enlightenment in Bodh Gaya India, 2500 years ago, he vowed to end the suffering of all living beings. Teaching from his own personal experience, he spent the next 40 years of his life showing others how to gain permanent freedom from all suffering and enjoy everlasting peace and happiness.

Samudra Buddhist Centre offers a variety of programs that reveal this unique path to happiness. The Centre is one of a family of meditation centers that span the globe, and is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition, International Kadampa Buddhist Union. The NKT-IKBU is dedicated to maintaining the pure and priceless Buddhadharma that has benefited millions of people in the last two millennia.

The Centre offers the following programs:

The General Program (GP) introduces basic meditation practice, and presents Buddha’s teachings in a way that everyone can practice and benefit from. Various courses and subjects are offered throughout the year. No registration is required and you are free to join at anytime.

The Foundation Program (FP) provides a structured and successful study program for those who sincerely wish to integrate dharma teachings into their daily lives. Registration is required. The General Program is recommended as a prerequisite to joining this program. Special Events include day courses, retreats, and other events that are designed to enhance the understanding and experience of what is taught in the GP and FP programs. These events are normally open for everyone to attend.

Pujas are group meditation and chanted prayers that help to greatly accelerate spiritual insight. Everyone is invited to attend. Pujas are regularly held on the 10th, 25th, and 29th of each month. Call 905.523.9533 for more details.