Registration Information
Information on retreat fee structure, carpooling, scholarships, retreat schedule RETREAT FEE STRUCTURE Retreat fees are based on accommodation type and age category. PAYMENT OPTIONS Cash & E-transfer: If you would like to pay by cash upon arrival or by e-transfer, please email us and we will provide you with the appropriate payment code. ACCOMMODATION TYPES • Dorm: Indoor shared sleeping space with bunk beds or mattresses on the floor. Sleeping areas are separated by gender or reserved for families. • Camping: Please bring your own tent and camping equipment. • Yurts: for families / groups of 2-4 people. Each yurt is on a deck with mattresses inside. • Commuter: For participants who will not be staying overnight. • Day Option: Attend during the day only (available for some retreats). CHILDREN’S PROGRAM A children’s program may be offered for select retreats, depending on availability and registration. Please check the specific retreat details to see whether a children’s program is included. SCHOLARSHIPS If you require financial assistance, please feel free to reach out to us directly. While retreat fees help sustain the centre and cover operational costs, it is our sincere wish to make retreats accessible to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances. CARPOOLING / RIDESHARE Upon registration, an email will be sent with a link to coordinate rideshares. We will also do our best to help participants connect with available rides. QUESTIONS? Please email us at goasarivermindfulcommunity@gmail.com
Thông Tin Ghi Danh
Thông tin về mức phí khóa tu, đi chung xe, học bổng và thời khóa biểu khóa tu CẤU TRÚC PHÍ KHÓA TU Phí khóa tu được tính dựa trên loại chỗ ở và độ tuổi của người tham dự. HÌNH THỨC THANH TOÁN Tiền mặt & chuyển khoản điện tử (e-transfer): Nếu quý vị muốn thanh toán bằng tiền mặt khi đến nơi hoặc bằng e-transfer, vui lòng gửi email cho chúng tôi để nhận mã thanh toán phù hợp. CÁC HÌNH THỨC CHỖ Ở • Phòng tập thể (Dorm): Không gian ngủ chung trong nhà với giường tầng hoặc nệm trải trên sàn. Khu vực ngủ được sắp xếp riêng theo giới tính hoặc dành cho gia đình. • Cắm trại (Camping): Vui lòng tự mang theo lều và các dụng cụ cắm trại cần thiết. • Lều Yurt: Dành cho gia đình hoặc nhóm 2-4 người. Được dựng trên sàn gỗ, bên trong có sẵn nệm. • Tham dự trong ngày (Commuter): Dành cho những người không ở lại qua đêm. • Lựa chọn tham dự ban ngày (Day Option): Chỉ tham dự trong ngày (áp dụng cho một số khóa tu). CHƯƠNG TRÌNH DÀNH CHO TRẺ EM Một số khóa tu có thể có chương trình dành cho trẻ em, tùy theo khả năng tổ chức và số lượng đăng ký. Vui lòng xem thông tin chi tiết của từng khóa tu để biết chương trình dành cho trẻ em có được bao gồm hay không. HỖ TRỢ TÀI CHÍNH / HỌC BỔNG Nếu quý vị cần hỗ trợ tài chính, xin vui lòng liên hệ trực tiếp với chúng tôi. Mặc dù phí khóa tu giúp duy trì trung tâm và trang trải các chi phí vận hành, chúng tôi chân thành mong muốn các khóa tu có thể được tiếp cận bởi tất cả mọi người, bất kể hoàn cảnh tài chính. ĐI CHUNG XE / CHIA SẺ XE Sau khi ghi danh, chúng tôi sẽ gửi email kèm đường dẫn để hỗ trợ việc kết nối đi chung xe. Chúng tôi cũng sẽ cố gắng hết sức để giúp các thiền sinh kết nối với nhau và sắp xếp việc di chuyển. CÂU HỎI? Nếu có bất kỳ câu hỏi nào, vui lòng gửi email cho chúng tôi tại: goasarivermindfulcommunity@gmail.com
Sep 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – Sep 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m.670 Concession 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaTo love means to truly be there for the ones we love... The greatest gift we can offer our loved ones is our full presence in this very moment. — Thích Nhất Hạnh
Jul 23, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – Jul 26, 2026, 2:00 p.m.670 Concession 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaThis retreat offers practical ways to care for both body and mind through mindfulness and natural healing practices. Together, we will explore methods of cleansing and nourishing the body, strengthening the immune system, and supporting overall well-being.
Jul 09, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – Jul 12, 2026, 5:00 p.m.670 Concession 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaFamily retreats have become a cherished tradition at many practice centres in the Plum Village tradition, and we are deeply grateful to have the opportunity and conditions to organize one at Tào Khê Mindfulness Practice Centre. All are welcome.
Jun 07, 2026, 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.2185 Stavebank Rd, 2185 Stavebank Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1T3, CanadaWe invite you to the June Fundraiser on June 7th to raise funds for Tao Khe Mindfulness Practice Centre. During this fundraiser, we will enjoy delicious vegetarian food and performances offered by the community.
May 17, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.670 Concession 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaTogether, we will celebrate the birth and enlightenment of the Buddha through mindfulness practice, chanting, meditation, and the traditional bathing of the baby Buddha ceremony, surrounded by the beauty of nature and community.
May 15, 2026, 4:00 p.m. – May 18, 2026, 5:00 p.m.670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaThe Art of Transformation is a four-day mindfulness retreat led by monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery. This retreat offers a compassionate and practical path for meeting suffering with awareness, understanding, and love—so that true transformation can be possible.
Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – Apr 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m.670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaThis is an opportunity to come together as a community, to build Sangha, and to nourish our togetherness through mindful service. It is also an opportunity to cultivate the energy of mindfulness as we bring presence to our tasks and work together in harmony.
Apr 03, 2026, 2:00 p.m. EDT – Apr 05, 2026, 4:30 p.m. EDT670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaSpring is a time of returning and renewal. As the earth awakens, seeds long held in the soil begin to sprout and blossom. In the same way, we have an opportunity to come home to ourselves and to one another, to water the wholesome seeds within us, and to nourish our collective energy of mindfulness.
Feb 07, 2026, 6:00 p.m. EST – Feb 08, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ESTTiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaOn February 7–8, 2026, we will return to the long-cherished Tết traditions, staying awake through the night beside simmering pots, tending earth cakes as they cook, while deepening our togetherness. We will gather the next day to wrap the earth cakes by hand!
Feb 01, 2026, 8:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ESTTiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaWe are delighted to host a Day of Mindfulness with 5 visiting monastics from Plum Village, France, who will offer the Dharma through various activities such as sitting meditation, walking meditation, a live discussion/talk and a mindful meal.
Dec 28, 2025, 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. ESTTiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaAs winter invites us to slow down, let us come together to celebrate the holidays in the gentle embrace of the Sangha. We will enjoy the present moment and the joy of being together. We will be joined by Thầy Từ Thông, a senior monastic Dharma Teacher.
Nov 09, 2025, 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. ESTTiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaLet us come together to breathe, walk gently upon the Earth, and smile to life. In the gentle embrace of the Sangha, we will rest in the present moment, nourished by the collective energy of mindfulness. We will be guided by Srs. Như Hiếu and Tịnh Hằng from Diệu Trạm Nunnery, Vietnam.
Oct 11, 2025, 9:45 a.m. – Oct 12, 2025, 5:15 p.m.Tiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaPlease scroll down to view full retreat schedule.
Oct 02, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – Oct 05, 2025, 5:00 p.m.Tiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaA Journey in the Teachings and Practice of Thich Nhat Hanh.- Sep 05, 2025, 4:00 p.m. – Sep 07, 2025, 6:00 p.m.Tiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaThis will be the very first full retreat held at the center, taking place during the Ullambana season — a time to honor and express gratitude to our parents and caregivers, a beloved tradition in the Plum Village practice. Open to individuals and families. Space is limited. Financial aid available.
Aug 24, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Tiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaJoin us for a community work day – working in mindfulness and cultivating our togetherness. Working meditation is not just a time to get things done, but a true opportunity to practice being in the present moment and working together in harmony.
Jul 19, 2025, 7:30 a.m. – Jul 20, 2025, 6:00 p.m.Go As A River Mindful Living Community, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaA 2-day event with a senior monastic who has been coming to Toronto for the past several years to offer health retreats. Focused on physical, emotional and mental health, Thầy Pháp Lữ will guide us on mindful practices and healthy daily life choices through food, exercise and meditation.
Jul 11, 2025, 7:00 p.m. – Jul 13, 2025, 7:00 p.m.670 CONCESSION 20 W, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaThis private event is dedicated to the Ocean of Loving Kindness Sangha. Over the course of three days, we will camp together, fostering our loving kindness and nurturing our connections.