# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The healing meditation practice of taking and giving i(tonglen) s a powerful method for deepening our love, compassion and wisdom.About this EventSATURDAY 23 MAY10AM - 1PMIn person | livestream to memberswith Resident Teacher, Gen KundenThe practice of taking and giving is a powerful method for deepening our love, compassion and wisdom. It enables us to transform the adversity we encounter in the world into powerful causes of compassion and wisdom; develop the good heart of a Bodhisattva; gain practical experience of emptiness, the true nature of reality; and even heal physical illness.This practice also purifies our non-virtues and delusions, especially our self-cherishing, and makes our love and compassion very strong. Through gradual training, our meditation on taking and giving will become so powerful that we will develop the ability directly to take on the suffering of others and give them happiness.Join Resident Teacher, Gen Kunden and gain a deep experience of the powerful healing practice of taking and giving through receiving teachings and guided meditations. Everyone welcome.Each session will consist of short teachings, prayers and meditations with refreshments between sessions.$25. Includes refreshments. Free for membersAgenda🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AMSession One - Teaching and Meditation🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AMRefreshment Break🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:00 PMSession Two - Teaching and Meditation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/guelph/the-magical-practice-of-taking-and-giving-half-day-course/100001984561247113 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meditation, workshops, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 27.96, max: 27.96, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Guelph - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre - **lat**: 43.5474995 - **long**: -80.2502753 - **full address**: Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203, Guelph, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ae23cd0b27377a83731502b0b94b1f6ee2178212aa9c99203db0366143f3fe9f-rimg-w1200-h676-dc191514-gmir.jpg?v=1772858125 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course being held? - **A:** The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre, 143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203, Guelph, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course? - **A:** The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course is organized by Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Magical Practice of Taking and Giving- half day course is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Guelph, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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AKBC serves the Southwestern Ontario communities of Guelph, Kitchener, London, Stratford, Georgetown and nearby areas.Kadampas are those who take Buddha’s teaching as personal advice and put it into practice.  This modern presentation from the Kadampa lineage is particularly suited to people of the modern world to help solve our modern-day problems such as stress, anxiety, anger, and ill-health.We are located in Guelph at 143 Wyndham St N, Suite 203, where we offer a wide variety of classes, courses, retreats and workshops and Buddhist prayers year round. We also offer drop in classes on meditation and modern Buddhism at various venues in the surrounding area.Classes are run entirely by volunteers. AKBC is a Canadian registered charity (81467 9429 RR0001).AKBC is also a member of the New Kadampa Tradition – International Kadampa Buddhist Union (NKT-IKBU), a non-profit organization with a global network of over 1,200 Centres and groups around the world.Everyone is welcome!" } ] } ] ```