The Dharma Centre is unique in its universalist approach to teaching the Dharma or the laws of enlightenment. Our courses are open to newcomers with no prior experience, and to those wishing to deepen their established practice.
Founded in 1966, the Dharma Centre is one of the oldest meditation centers in North America.
The Dharma Centre offers ongoing instruction in the laws of awakening or enlightenment, through different meditation approaches, from mindfulness practice, breath awareness, loving kindness practice, visualization and creative imagination, to insight practice or Vipassana, Vajrayana Tantra, chakra and energy work, yoga and Western Tarot work. While maintaining strong ties to Tibetan and Burmese Lineages of Buddhism, the Dharma Centre is unique in its universalist approach to the study of awakening.
Until his death in 2003, The Dharma Centre was closely affiliated with its founder and main teacher, Venerable Namgyal Rinpoche . Namgyal Rinpoche’s dedication to the liberation of all that lives, along with his interest in all formations (including the flora and fauna of the planet) has greatly influenced the identity of the Dharma Centre. Namgyal Rinpoche was unique in his ability to encompass and bridge the traditional methods of Buddhism and western forms of unfoldment and transmit the path of awakening in universal terms according to beings’ interests and proclivities. Continuing in that spirit, the Dharma Centre currently offers instruction in the laws of awakening or enlightenment, with courses and silent meditation retreats lead by Namgyal Lineage Teachers and visiting teachers from various traditions.
The Dharma Center offers both private and shared accommodation on its 400 acre property. The property has a number of forest trails, lakes, beaver damns, and streams, and is home to a wide variety of species of Ontario wildlife. Many visitors to the Dharma Centre come to participate in silent meditation retreats in the quiet natural setting. Accommodation varies from single rustic retreat cabins, to rooms in a motel-type block, with simply furnished rooms. Some visitors choose to camp on the property in the warmer months.
A Server-Meditator program is offered to those wishing to explore the integration of their Dharma practice into the activities of daily life, while living and working in a meditation/study environment.
The Dharma Centre is affiliated with several meditation centres, foundations, and publishing companies around the world.
Phone: 705 488 2704 / 866 266 0966
Fax: 705 488 2215
EMail: webmaster@dharmacentre.org
Website: www.dharmacentre.org
