# Event Details - **Event Name**: Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 08:15 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Meditate on the changing nature of things, develop the wisdom to let go of baggage of the past and learn to live lightly.About this EventKITCHENER MEDITATION CLASSTUESDAYS 7PM - 8:15PMin person@ St Matthews Centre, Green Room54 Benton St, Kitchener, ONwith Elaine HuthDEALING WITH DIFFICULTIES: THE BUDDHIST WAYMay & June series - May 12 - June 23Though contemplating the changing nature of things, develop the wisdom to let go of baggage of the past, to allow yourself to create the person you wish to be and to live each day without grasping tightly at problems and difficulties.In this series of classes, we will look at wisdom meditations and contemplations taught by Buddha to release us from sufferings and problems. Join us for our weekly meditation classes and learn to live lightly.More information at akbc.caEveryone welcome.$15 a class. $48 4-class pass (series pass).Tickets and passes can also be purchased at the door at class time. No need to pre-register.Agenda🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:20 PMGuided Breathing MeditationInfo: The class starts with a guided breathing meditation.🕑: 07:20 PM - 07:55 PMTeachingInfo: There is a short teaching on how we can apply Buddhist wisdom to our modern daily lives.🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:10 PMGuided MeditationInfo: This guided meditation gives us time to reflect on the teaching and to spend some time with our meditation object.🕑: 08:10 PM - 08:15 PMQuestion / AnswerInfo: The class finishes with advice on how to remember to apply the teaching and question and answer. Everyone is also welcome to stay for refreshments after class. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kitchener/kitchener-meditation-class-living-lightly/100001984559381533 - **Event Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.31, max: 17.31, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Kitchener - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: The St. Matthews Centre - **lat**: 43.4481488 - **long**: -80.48933989999999 - **full address**: The St. Matthews Centre, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/06eec06f4cb52ed167ec764207eb6886977abc7deff0e1d2e189236a96c6fdf5-rimg-w1024-h576-dcd5d4f1-gmir.jpg?v=1772857523 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly being held? - **A:** Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly takes place on Tue, 12 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 08:15 pm at The St. Matthews Centre, 54 Benton Street, Kitchener, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly? - **A:** Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly is organized by Avalokiteshvara Kadampa Buddhist Centre. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Kitchener Meditation Class - Living Lightly 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 Kitchener, 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!" } ] } ] ```