ABOUT OUR PRACTICE

Centre of Gravity is a community of Buddhist practitioners integrating committed formal practice and modern urban life. We are a sanctuary in a busy city offering a highly accessible practice of Buddhist meditation, study, chanting and yoga practices. Using mindfulness practices, retreats and group study, we offer practical ways for people to integrate personal development with engagement in the world.

Our aim is to foster a community where people can actively learn what it means to commit to Buddhist practices that reduce reactivity and transform old habits, while at the same time cultivating a life that is more creative, altruistic and engaged.

We are incorporated as a non-profit organization. We rely primarily on volunteers to make our programs available. Our weekly classes and talks are offered by donation, as well as our on-line videos, study guides and audio talks. Even when our programs have small fees to cover overhead, nobody is turned away for lack of funds. There is room in every course for people with limited or no income.

You can get involved by dropping into our weekly schedule of programs, attending a workshop or retreat, or enjoying the content on our website. For upcoming programs and classes, click here.

NEWS

MEDITATION 101: The Basics of Meditation

A half-day retreat, led by Carina Löf, with alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation and sequential instructions in mindfulness practice. Click for more details.

CLAY AND THE ESSENTIALS OF MEDITATION

In this workshop, we will engage our hands in clay and learn the essentials of meditation, led by Carina Löf and OCAD professor Joni Moriyama. Click for more details.

YOGA FUNDAMENTALS Workshop Series

Rose Riccio will lead three different workshops covering the fundamentals of yoga asana: From the Ground Up, Sun Salutations, and Safe and Simple Backbends. Click for more details.

MINDFULNESS FOR FAMILIES

This weekly class includes mindfulness meditation for parents with their kids, movement, and meditation games to take home. A great way to participate in meditation-based practices with your family. Click for more details.

REGISTRATION OPEN: 12-Day Summer Intensive

Application and registration NOW OPEN for the 12-Day Summer Intensive with Michael Stone. This is an opportunity to deepen an established practice or mature one’s commitment to the myriad limbs that comprise a mature practice.

Centre of Gravity Location

Centre of Gravity is sharing a space with The Centre of Mindfulness Studies at the below address:

St. Clare's Multi-Faith Housing
180 Sudbury Street (Queen & Dovercourt)
Map

Entrance located on the east side of the building, down a flight of stairs. Signs will be posted to oriente you to the building. Parking is available on Queen Street.

Email learning[at]centreofgravity.org with any questions.