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2025 June Retreats at Dharma River
Join us for these wonderful retreats at peaceful Dharma River Centre! Registration is open and closes May 20th, 2025. We have a maximum of 20 spots for each retreat. There will be a ‘wait list’ if we have more than 20 peopleinterested in either (or both) retreats. Read more …
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Happily Relating to Ourselves, Happily Relating to Others Retreat
We invite you to join our weekend retreat from May 30 to June 1, or the Day of Mindfulness on Sunday June 1. During this retreat we will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauties of the land in spring, sitting and walking meditation, mindful eating, Dharma sharing and healing… Read more …
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Peace is Every Step Mindfulness Retreat
You are invited to this four-day immersive retreat from Friday, May 16 to Monday, May 19th at Camp Sumac, Oshawa Ontario. Led by the Monastics of Blue Cliff Monastery, U.S.A. Read more …
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Because I am Present I am Alive Retreat
Dharma River is hosting this retreat from Friday April 18 to Sunday April 20, 2025 at the Dharma River Mindful Living Centre. Let’s come together to meditate, walk and enjoy our Mother Earth springing up her new flowers and plants. Read more …
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Supporting the rebuilding of Purple Cloud after the Fire
In January 23, the oldest and most cherished buildings in Plum Village (France) —the Purple Cloud building in Lower Hamlet— succumbed to fire! Your generosity can help with the rebuilding efforts. Read more …
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2025 Winter-Spring Schedule
Starting Saturday, September 7th, we are offering weekly sittings, special events and in person sangha on Saturdays at Roncesvalles United Church (214 Wright Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R1L3) and continue each Saturday until January. Read more …
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2024 Fall Schedule
Starting Saturday, September 7th, we are offering weekly sittings, special events and in person sangha on Saturdays at Roncesvalles United Church (214 Wright Avenue, Toronto, ON M6R1L3) and continue each Saturday until January. Read more …
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Day of Mindfulness August 2024
We would like to invite you all to join our Day of Mindfulness (DoM) on Saturtday Aug 17th, 10 am to 4 pm at Roncesvalles United Church, 214 Wright Avenue, Main Floor (Corner of Roncesvalles and Wright). Please join us to practice together in peace. Read more …
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Supporting the building of Blue Cliff Monastery nun’s residence
Blue Cliff Monastery is building a new nun’s residence, and they need our help! The residence will improve quality and quantity of accommodation for our dear sister nuns. It will also make it possible for more lay people to attend retreats. Read more …
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Listening to Your Inner Buddha Summer Retreat
Summer retreat, registration now open! Come to Dharma River with our sangha, Mindfulness Practice Community of Toronto on July 26–28 for a weekend retreat, or just for the Day of Mindfulness Saturday July 27 and enjoy the gifts of summer and of mindfulness. Read more …
