Whether you are a first-time meditator or an active Buddhist practitioner, Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society offers a warm and welcoming environment in which to practise. Our Society is based in the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, built in 2012 in the style of a Tibetan monastery.
As a registered charity, all donations to our Society are tax-deductible.
Offered In-Person and Online via Zoom
The Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation offers regular programming year-round. Please join us - our courses and events are open to all!
Free Class!
Taught by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe
Please enjoy the following recording of a teaching Kushok gave on Mindfulness Practice (May 2021).
About Our Spiritual Director
Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe is the Spiritual Director of Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society in Edmonton, AB, Canada. He is a Tibetan Buddhist monk and meditation teacher who studied and served for over 30 years at the personal monastery of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in in Dharamsala, India – Namgyal Tantric College.
Kushok’s warm hearted nature and humourous teaching style attracts students from all walks of life. His teachings on mindfulness meditation, calm abiding meditation, Vajrayana meditation, Gelugpa Buddhist philosophy, compassion, and secular ethics are always in high demand.
Take advantage of this opportunity to benefit from Kushok’s wisdom and experience - join us at a course or event!
Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society aspires to evoke positive change in the human condition. We encourage individuals to develop compassion, tolerance, and loving kindness for greater peace and harmony in society. We support this through instruction, study, and practice of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation under the guidance of a qualified spiritual teacher.
Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society preserves the cultural traditions of Tibet, the essence of which is Tibetan Buddhism. Drawing our strength from the Gelugpa lineage, we offer an oasis of serenity, joy and harmony inspiring individuals to cultivate inner wisdom and compassion in the ultimate quest for enlightenment.
COMPASSION: We recognize that all beings have the same wish for happiness. We strive to open our hearts, to be supportive, tolerant and kind.
RESPECT: We value respect on many levels: For the Buddha and his teachings, for our teacher, and for each other.
WISDOM: We aspire to develop and apply higher spiritual wisdom in our everyday conduct and behaviour.
MINDFULNESS: We are committed to increasing our awareness of our body, speech and mind in every moment.
INTEGRITY: We are dedicated to act in an ethical and honest manner.
Gaden Samten Ling is a 100% volunteer-run Society. We are always looking for earnest people to help us sustain our operations and activities for the ultimate goal of sharing the Dharma. We appreciate your willingness to apply to volunteer. Once your application is received, you will hear back from our Volunteer Coordinator. Thank you so much!
Our Spiritual Director, Kushok Lobsang Dhamchoe was featured on CTV Edmonton!
Please click here to watch this inspiring video.
Special thanks to Ziyah Karmali for this feature!
From the article:
Kushok Lobsang Dhamcho has been practicing Tibetan Buddhism culture every minute of every day here in our city for nearly three decades. His sanctuary is the Gaden Samten Ling temple located just off 114 Avenue and 1010 Street in the downtown core.
Meditation is a huge part of the Tibetan Buddhist culture, and these days Dhamcho is a man on a mission, encouraging others to try the calming technique in response to stress associated with COVID-19.
“During the pandemic time now a days 2019 and 2020, people are so worried. When you meditate, it’s unbelievably peaceful. You release all the stress and all the negative emotion,” he said.
As well as reaping the mental health benefits, the monk wants to ensure Edmontonians can experience a taste of his culture. With some extra time on his hands and with the help of some of his closest friends, he’s been spending more time in the kitchen—handcrafting traditional Tibetan dumplings.
Click here to watch the video!
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Thank you for considering joining our Society! Your membership allows us to make the Dharma more broadly accessible, helps to expand our offerings, and supports our community outreach initiatives.
Membership with our Society has many benefits, including access to an online Member Portal where you can access hundreds of hours of video teachings, as well as borrowing privileges at our library.