EVENTS
LAMRIM TEACHINGS &
ORAL TRANSMISSION
*WITH JORCHO PRACTICE
With Ven Zawa Tulku Rinpoche​
In English and Tibetan
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Saturday, December 6, 9-11am (EST)
*Saturday, December 13, 8-11am (EST)
*Saturday, December 27, 8-11am (EST)
Saturday, January 3, 10-12am (EST)
*Saturday, January 10, 8-11am (EST)
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*Prerequisite : Lamrim student
50$ to 70$ for 5 sessions,
according to your ability to pay​
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Link to CMT Jorcho practice text in
On line only : Zoom
Registration required​​
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During these teachings, Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche will grant the traditional oral transmission (lung, ལུང་ in Tibetan) of Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche's Lamrim, as well as a practical commentary to effectively engage on the path to enlightenment.
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What is Lamrim?
The Lamrim or "The Stages of the Path of Enlightenment" is an organization of all the Buddha's teachings in the form of gradual, structured stages.
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What is Jorcho?
Jorcho (Tib. སྦྱོར་ཆོས་ - also spelled Jorchö or Jor-Chö), also called the Necklace of the fortunate, is an integral part of Pabongka Rinpoche's Lamrim. Jorcho is a set of Tibetan Buddhist preliminary practices. It includes practices such as taking refuge, generating bodhicitta (the aspiration to attain enlightenment for the benefit of all beings), rejoicing in one's own and others' merit, and other meditations to prepare the mind for deeper realization on the Buddhist path. Jorcho provides a structured way to prepare the mind and body for more advanced spiritual practice.​​
GANDEN NGAMCHOE
LAMA TSONGKHAPA DAY
December 14, 2025 • 3pm
With Ven Zawa Tulku Rinpoche​​​​
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Suggested donation: 10$ to 15$
for tsog and light offering
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On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, J5J 2S6
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No registration required.
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All are welcome.
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Ganden Ngamchoe, literally “Ganden Offering of the Twenty-Fifth Day,” or Lama Tsongkhapa Day, is a celebration of the anniversary of Lama Tsongkhapa’s parinirvana. It is celebrated on the 25th day of the 10th month of the Tibetan calendar. This year, Lama Tsongkhapa Day falls on Sunday, December 14. Traditionally a day of light offerings, there are many other practices one can do to celebrate and create merit on this special day. Join us on this most auspicious occasion as we celebrate with a Tsog offering at Tsongkhapa Meditation Center.
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LAMA CHOPA PUJA
WITH TSOG
(In Tibetan)
With Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche
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December 29, 2025 • 7pm
January 14, 2026 • 7pm
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Suggested donation:10$ to 15$
Please send your donation via the website Donation tab
or by Interac transfer to meditationtsongkhapa@gmail.com
On line only : Zoom link
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NAGA PUJA PRACTICE
​(In Tibetan)
With Ven. Zawa Tulku Rinpoche​​​
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January 2nd, 2026 • 8am
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Suggested donation:10$ to 15$
Please send your donation via the website Donation tab
or by Interac transfer to meditationtsongkhapa@gmail.com
On line only : Zoom link
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PREREQUISITE: having received Avalokiteshvara Simhananda Initiation
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IMPORTANT: please do not eat meat, fish onion and garlic for 24 hours before the event
If you wish to dedicate the practice for the healing of a specific person, please indicate the name in your donation on the website: https://www.meditationtsongkhapa.org/support
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What is Nagas practice ?
Nagas are serpent spirits classified as one of the eight classes of gods and demons in Tibetan Buddhism. It is said that they live beneath the surface of the earth, in water, in trees or rocks, and are believed to possess miraculous powers and various material and spiritual riches. They are considered very pure beings and fierce protectors of nature. It is said that they can cause various diseases when irritated by the polluting habits of human beings.​​​​​​​​
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Practices dedicated to Nagas are special healing methods aimed primarily at restoring balance in our relationship with the environment. When we ignore the environmental impact of our actions, we risk disrupting our ecosystem, which can lead to numerous physical and psychological illnesses, many of which are difficult to treat according to Western medical paradigms. Some of these conditions, such as certain psychological disorders, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and even cancer, are traditionally considered in Tibetan Buddhism to be caused by nagas and would be directly related to our dysfunctional ecological interactions.​
GUIDED BREATHING MEDITATION
On request every Friday • 7:00pm to 8:00pm
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With Mireille Marie
In French & English
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​​​​Private, semi-private, or family class on request
Make a request
On site : At Tsongkhapa Meditation Center
1551 Côte Saint-André, Ste-Sophie, J5J 2S6
Reference text in French, English and Tibetan
CMT text - 9-fold breathing meditation
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Benefits of breathing meditation
According to the sacred texts, the benefits of practicing breathing meditation are limitless: body, speech, and mind are purified, the body becomes light, the mind becomes luminous, and one becomes a suitable recipient to attain enlightenment. During these sessions, come and breathe deeply to meet the luminous and warm nature of your mind in a place of peace and harmony, in the heart of the Laurentian forest.
ZOOM - 21 TARAS PRACTICE
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With Myriam Cruciani
In Tibetan, French & English
Every Sunday • 10am to 11am​​
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Recitation text - Sadhana in Tibetan, French & English
Suggested Donation: $5 - $10
Please send your donation via the website Donation tab
or by Interac transfer to meditationtsongkhapa@gmail.com
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​All are welcome​​​​
Who is Tara?
Tara is the female Buddha of wisdom and compassion in action; her qualities are represented by her 21 manifestations. The practice of 21 Taras allows one to meditate on each of her qualities and thus produce a state of mind of the nature of these qualities, leading to liberation from all suffering.