Kuluta Buddhist Centre

04/13/2026

Gen Chögyan tells us an inspiring story about her experience with the Heart Sutra💗

Have you also had a moving experience with this beautiful text?

Gen-la Khyenrab will give commentary to the Heart Sutra at the
Canadian National Festival in Montréal (also available online), May 1-5. More info: kadampacelebrations.ca

04/11/2026

We had a very powerful Vajrasattva empowerment today. We give our colossal, heartfelt thanks to Gen Chöyang for granting the empowerment and for giving such profound and inspiring teachings throughout the day.

Big thanks to our many volunteers as well: Mike, Gen Denpa, Barb G, Janet, Julian, Donna, Barb B, Frank, Braite, Tina, Kirsten, Kim and Ian.

04/11/2026

Tomorrow! Sunday April 12th, 10-11:15am:
Buddha's Healing Medicine
Drop-in Meditation Class at The Spire

When suffering and problems bring us down, we can turn to a Buddhist meditation called "Taking" to strengthen our ability to face our own and others' difficulties with courage. This healing medicine has many other spiritual benefits: It purifies our negative karma, increases the causes for pure happiness, and nurtures our Buddha seed - our potential to become enlightened in order to benefit all living beings. With Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher Gen Chöyang.

These classes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Classes are self-contained, so feel free to drop in at any point in the series. Everyone is welcome!

Classes are at Kuluta Buddhist Centre at The Spire (82 Sydenham St. inside the Sydenham St. United Church), Rm. 205, 2nd Floor, Kingston ON. Elevator available.

For more info or to register:
https://www.meditateinkingston.org/sunday-class

04/10/2026

Putting the final touches on our empowerment preparations with Mike, Barb and Julian!

04/10/2026

Empowerment shrine volunteers busy at work!

04/10/2026

This Sunday April 12th, 10-11:15am:
Buddha's Healing Medicine
Drop-in Meditation Class at The Spire

When suffering and problems bring us down, we can turn to a Buddhist meditation called "Taking" to strengthen our ability to face our own and others' difficulties with courage. This healing medicine has many other spiritual benefits: It purifies our negative karma, increases the causes for pure happiness, and nurtures our Buddha seed - our potential to become enlightened in order to benefit all living beings. With Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher Gen Chöyang.

These classes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Classes are self-contained, so feel free to drop in at any point in the series. Everyone is welcome!

Classes are at Kuluta Buddhist Centre at The Spire (82 Sydenham St. inside the Sydenham St. United Church), Rm. 205, 2nd Floor, Kingston ON. Elevator available.

For more info or to register:
https://www.meditateinkingston.org/sunday-class

04/10/2026

We are hard at work, preparing the environment for our blissful Vajrasattva empowerment tomorrow morning!

04/10/2026

As you know, Kuluta Buddhist Centre currently lives at The Spire, which is a wonderful, inclusive community arts hub in the heart of Kingston. Please vote for The Spire in the National Trust for Canada so that it can make sustainable, crucial upgrades to their heating system. You can vote every day until April 24th at: www.NextGreatSave.ca

📣VOTE FOR THE SPIRE📣 We need you Kingston! 💛

We're competing in the National Trust for Canada and right now, we're at a critical moment.

The Spire’s heating system is failing, and our community can’t afford to lose this warm, welcoming space. We can't win this without YOU!

👉Vote daily until April 24! Share!
🙏Go to www.NextGreatSave.ca and make a difference today.

💥Let's DO this Kingston!💥

04/09/2026

Tonight! Thurs April 9th, 7-8:15pm
Living with Intention: Refuge, Karma & Reliance
Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes @ The Spire

When we live with intention, our life feels purposeful. Buddha’s teachings on refuge, karma, and reliance on a spiritual guide provide grounding, wisdom, and direction in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and out of control. These meditations are suitable for everyone and can be taken on whatever level feels comfortable and helpful. With Guest Buddhist Teacher Bill Spurrell.

These classes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Classes are self-contained, so feel free to drop in at any point in the series.

Classes are at Kuluta Buddhist Centre at The Spire (82 Sydenham St. inside the Sydenham St. United Church), Rm. 205, 2nd Floor, Kingston ON. Elevator available.

For more info or to register:
https://www.meditateinkingston.org/thursday-class

04/08/2026

Tomorrow! Thurs April 9th, 7-8:15pm
Living with Intention: Refuge, Karma & Reliance
Drop-in Buddhist Meditation Classes @ The Spire

When we live with intention, our life feels purposeful. Buddha’s teachings on refuge, karma, and reliance on a spiritual guide provide grounding, wisdom, and direction in a world that feels increasingly chaotic and out of control. These meditations are suitable for everyone and can be taken on whatever level feels comfortable and helpful. With Guest Buddhist Teacher Bill Spurrell.

These classes are suitable for both beginners and more experienced meditators. Classes are self-contained, so feel free to drop in at any point in the series.

Classes are at Kuluta Buddhist Centre at The Spire (82 Sydenham St. inside the Sydenham St. United Church), Rm. 205, 2nd Floor, Kingston ON. Elevator available.

For more info or to register:
https://www.meditateinkingston.org/thursday-class

04/07/2026

Who is Gen-la Khyenrab? He is the Retired General Spiritual Director of the NKT, and the Resident Teacher at Tara International Kadampa Retreat Centre in England.

He will be teaching at the Canadian National Festival in Montréal, May 1-5. The Festival is happening both in-person and by live stream.

Everyone is welcome!

04/06/2026

Gen-la Khyenrab will be teaching at the Canadian National Festival in Montréal, May 1-5. The Festival is happening both in-person and by live stream. Everyone is welcome! For more information or to register:

https://www.kadampacelebrations.ca