Centre for Compassion & Wisdom

Site: Burlington

Record #: BTN4788
Last Full Update: 07 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-296-3728
E-Mail peace@centreforcompassionandwisdom.com
Website centreforcompassionandwisdom.com
Contact Form centreforcompassionandwisdom.com/about/#connect
Primary Contact David Gould, Executive Director; Email: director@lamayesheling.org

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A warm-hearted community that empowers adults and youth to discover and develop their inherent potential for compassion, wisdom, inner peace and social awareness
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2006
Funding Donations ; Fees - for courses
Elections AGM in March

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Offers secular Universal Programs based on Buddhist philosophy that are designed for those who are not practising Buddhists

  • programs are inspired by the 16 Guidelines For Life (mindfulness and universal ethics) and Transformative Mindfulness Methods (health and medical)
  • programs held in various locations from Hamilton to Toronto
  • some programs are offered in partnership with the School of Continuing Studies, University of Toronto

Affiliated with the Lama Yeshe Ling Tibetan Buddhist Group (see separate listing here)
Hours

Evening and weekend programs
Areas Served Burlington ; Hamilton (City of) ; Mississauga ; Oakville ; Toronto
Eligibility Ages: 11 year(s) and up
Application

Major programs are by registration, some talks and events are drop-in

  • see website or contact for specific information
Languages English
Fees Program - courses are fee-based, however no one will be turned away due to financial constraints * youth bursaries are welcome to assist with youth programs and training ; Participation in Great Global Shift Transformative Meditation tele-sessions is free

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
1287 Coric Ave, Unit 1
Burlington, ON L7R 2S4
Intersection Brant St and Plains Rd E
Physical Access Unknown - varies by program location

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Independent Spiritual Pursuits