Upcoming events.

Cultivating Peace, Authenticity, and True Love - a TNI Toronto BIPOC Day Retreat
Sep
13

Cultivating Peace, Authenticity, and True Love - a TNI Toronto BIPOC Day Retreat

The Buddha said, “Hatred never ceases by hatred, but by love alone is healed; this is the eternal law.” (Dhammapada)

This is a profound truth that can take a lifetime to live into. Yet many ask, is love truly enough to face the fear, anger, and violence of late-stage capitalism, colonialism, and climate crisis? In this time of global disruption, loss, and challenge, we are called more than ever to join in community to remember what is trustworthy and to experience who we truly are—not cogs in a machine but spiritual beings in a web of life. Each of us is small and connected to everyone else, and each of us has a vital role to play in the unfolding of the world because personal and collective change happen simultaneously. So how do we resource ourselves to co-create the world we want to live in, where we can heal wounds, make peace in social conflicts, and grow something new?

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High Park Walk
May
25

High Park Walk

Come join us for walking mediation and stationary meditation practice at High Park, Sunday May 25, 1-3pm. Bring a friend or family member!

This walk is supported by True North Insight.

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High Park Walk for Earth Day
Apr
27
Meditation, Community Meditation, Walking Meditation

High Park Walk for Earth Day

Walk in High Park for Earth Day

Facilitators: Michelle Nicholls, Rose Mina Munjee

Sunday, April 27

1-3 pm EDT

Meet at the High Park Ave & Bloor entrance to High Park (North end of the Park, near the subway entrance)

Program: We will begin with a welcome and introduction to walking/wheeling meditation for the earth. At 1:15 pm we'll leave for 30 minutes of silent wheeling/walking through the park (on a smoother path), followed by sitting meditation and a reflection circle.

What to bring: Yourself, water and a snack, and something to sit on if you wish - Invite your friends and family!

For information: 

michelle@michellenicholls.ca

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Mettā/Lovingkindness Retreat with Kate Johnson.
Feb
13
to Feb 16

Mettā/Lovingkindness Retreat with Kate Johnson.

I will be assisting Kate Johnson, meditation teacher, on this TNI retreat:

Mettā is the quality of love that blossoms when we turn our attention toward what is inherently lovely, worthy and good – within us and all around us. It’s an unconditional and infinitely renewable resource, rooted in love of self and love of community.

In these times of anxiety, loneliness, and toxic romance culture, metta can help fortify our hearts and minds with a love that is more powerful than fear. By centering what we care about, we find the energy to keep moving steadily toward individual and collective liberation.

In this Lovingkindness retreat, we will explore Metta practice as a way of cultivating a warm and courageous heart, as well as a practice of purifying everything that gets in the way of love. Our practices will include guided meditation, movement practices, chanting, and connecting with nature, in a container of noble silence.

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Finding Home in Love and Equanimity
Feb
8
Meditation, Daylong Retreat, Community Dharma, Community Dhamma, Mindfulness, Mindfulness Meditation, Metta

Finding Home in Love and Equanimity

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Finding Home in Love and Equanimity

a Daylong Meditation Retreat on Metta and Upekkha

Join my TNI Toronto peers for this lovely daylong retreat. I will not be teaching at this event, but I recommend it for anyone who would like to experience practicing in noble silence, for a day.

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