# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Modern Buddhism:
The Path of Compassion & Wisdom
Tuesday evenings, 7-8:15pm
from June 30 to August 18
with Kadampa Teacher Steve Grover
at KMC Ottawa
879 Somerset Street West
Cost: $15 per individual class, or $100 for the series of 8 classes
 

Buddha explained that all our problems and suffering arise from confused, negative states of mind, and all our happiness and good fortune arise from peaceful, positive states of mind. He taught methods for gradually overcoming negative states of mind such as anger & jealousy, and methods for developing positive minds such as love, compassion and wisdom. By practising Buddha’s teachings, even in the midst of modern daily life, we can develop lasting inner peace.

Buddha’s teachings work for anyone, in any country, at any age. The Buddhist way of life – peace, loving kindness and wisdom – is just as relevant today as it was when Buddha appeared in ancient India. Once we have gained experience for ourselves, we can pass this experience on to others. In this way, we can help to establish peace in the world. 

In these classes, Steve Grover will look at Buddha’s teachings as explained in the book Modern Buddhism ~ The Path of Compassion & Wisdom by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. Each class will contain a practical talk and two guided meditations. Everyone is welcome!

Tuesday June 30:  What is Buddhism? 

Tuesday July 7:  The Preciousness of Our Human Life

Tuesday July 14:  What Does our Death Mean?

Tuesday July 21:  What Happens after Death?

Tuesday July 28:  Going for Refuge

Tuesday August 4:  What is Karma?

Tuesday August 11:  Is Liberation Possible?

Tuesday August 18:  Becoming a Friend of the World

Please note the text this series is based on, Modern Buddhism by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, is available for sale at our Centre from our bookshop.  An e-copy is also available as a free download; please see our webpage for more info about how to download.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/modern-buddhism-weekly-summer-meditation-classes/200030563468632
- **Event Categories**: workshops, meditation, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Ottawa
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1R6R6
- **lat**: 45.40887
- **long**: -75.71339
- **full address**: 879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1R6R6

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes being held?
  - **A:** Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 879 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, Canada, Ontario K1R6R6.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes?
  - **A:** Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes is organized by Kadampa Meditation Centre Ottawa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes 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 Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Modern Buddhism Weekly Summer Meditation Classes sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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