The Joyful Land Buddhist Centre - A member of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union
~ Inner Peace is Possible ~
Venerable Geshe-la

The Joyful Land Buddhist Centre is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition–International Kadampa Buddhist Union. We are located in central Ottawa on Somerset Street West. Established in 1996 under the direction of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, our Centre has a beautiful meditation room, a small bookstore and giftshop and a quiet reading room.

Weekly Teachings

Tuesday Evenings
7:00-8:30 pm

Introduction to Buddhist Thought and Meditation

Buddha gave a special set of instructions for tough times. Known as Lojong (Tibetan for ‘training the mind’)...more
Thursday Evenings beginning August 26
 7:00-8:30 pm

Stages of the Path (Lamrim)

Lamrim is a Tibetan term meaning "stages of the path to enlightenment". It refers to a special arrangement of all Buddha’s teachings that is easy to understand and put into practice...more
Sunday Mornings
 10:00-11:00 pm

Prayers for World Peace

Peace will never come to our world until we ourselves take responsibility...more)
Tuesdays and Thursdays
12:15-1:00 pm

Noon Hour Meditations

Simple and relaxing guided meditations, bringing stillness to the overloaded mind. ...more