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If your Sangha would like to come together to organize a retreat, please reach out to us at goasarivermindfulcommunity@gmail.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jul 06, 2025, 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Go As A River Mindful Living Community, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0H6, CanadaJoin us for a special Day of Mindfulness at Tào Khê Mindfulness Practice Centre, with the presence of 2 monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery: senior monastic br. Pháp Lạc & br. Đại Lực. We will recite the Five Mindfulness Trainings, which will be the very first recitation ceremony held at the centre.
Jun 08, 2025, 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDTMississauga, 2185 Stavebank Rd, Mississauga, ON L5C 1T3, CanadaPlease join us for an evening of dinner, mindful "entertainment" (consisting of performances, singing, live and silent auctions, and more) and community. This is a fundraiser to raise funds for our new centre, Go As A River Mindful Living Community in Tiny, ON.
May 30, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EDTTiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0T8, CanadaA special and rare opportunity to sit and enjoy an informal "pizza and sharings" with monastics from Plum Village France. This will be an opportunity to connect with the monastics in an intimate way while nourishing our mindfulness practice and our togetherness.
May 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Tiny, 670 CONCESSION 20 W, Tiny, ON L9M 0T8, CanadaYou are invited to join the monastics of Blue Cliff Monastery for a Day of Mindfulness where we will practice to come back to ourselves and the present moment, following concrete practices like sitting meditation, walking meditation, listening to dharma talk and eating in mindfulness.
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