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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
7:00-8:30 pm
7:00-8:00 pm
Meet the Buddhas
Regular sessions of chanted prayers, which are often combinedwith meditation, visualization, and mantra recitation. ...more
7:00-8:30 pm
Modern Buddhism
Modern Buddhism is a special presentation of Buddha’s teachings that is relevant and practical for people in today’s world. ...more10:00-11:00 pm
Prayers for World Peace
Peace will never come to our world until we ourselves take responsibility...more)12:15-1:00 pm
Noon Hour Meditations
Simple and relaxing guided meditations, bringing stillness to the overloaded mind. ...moreUpcoming TEACHINGS
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Dharma for Kids
‘Dharma for Kids’ introduces children to simple Buddhist teachings and meditations.
A wonderful gift for everyone!
Modern Buddhism is available as a free e-book. Click here to download Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's latest book.
Anyone Can Meditate
11:00 am-12:30 pm
Hot Off the Presses
Eight Steps to Happiness is also available as an e-book. Click here to download Geshe Kelsang Gyatso's essential advice for developing wisdom and compassion.
Special Events
May 26
Patient Acceptance
Saturday, June 2
Joyful Land Buddhist Centre is happy to be a part of 'Doors Open Ottawa 2012'.
We offer classes for everyone on meditation and Buddhist teachings.
Please come by to see our beautiful shrine and to check us out!
Everyone is welcome!"
Happiness is a state of mind, so the real source of happiness must lie within the mind, not in external conditions.
—Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso


