Gaden Samten Ling's Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation

08/18/2026

A beautiful video of our time at City Hall Harmony Meditation on August 16th! 🙏🏻

Thank you to everyone who join us! 🙏🏻🪷

08/12/2026

What if understanding your own mind could change the way you experience your life?

On October 17th, join Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe and Matt Devine for The Journey Within: Where Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom, a rare conversation bringing together lived experience, modern understanding of the mind, and the contemplative wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism.

Together, they’ll explore some of the questions at the heart of being human:

Why do we suffer?
Why do we react the way we do?
Can we truly change?
And what does it take to cultivate a happier, more peaceful mind?

Matt will share the experiences that profoundly reshaped his own life and his understanding of what it means to change from within.

Kushok will bring the perspective of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, drawing from a contemplative tradition that has explored the nature of the mind, suffering, and the path toward greater compassion and inner peace for more than 2,500 years.

Two perspectives. One deeply meaningful conversation.

Join us for an evening of authentic storytelling, thoughtful conversation, and practical wisdom exploring what becomes possible when we begin to understand the mind within.

October 17, 2026
Edmonton Inn and Conference Centre Edmonton Inn

Tickets available through the link in our profile or at gsl-ab.ca.

08/09/2026

Join Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe and Matt Devine for a rare and meaningful conversation where neuroscience and lived experience meet ancient Tibetan wisdom.

The Journey Within brings together the questions so many of us ask:

Why do we suffer? 
Why do we react the way we do? 
Can we truly change? 
And what does it take to cultivate a happier, more peaceful mind?

On October 17th, Matt will share the experiences that deeply reshaped his life, while Kushok will offer a deeper understanding of the mind through practices that have explored the meaning behind human flourishing for more than 2,500 years.

Join us for an evening of authentic storytelling, thoughtful conversation, and practical wisdom that reminds us meaningful change begins from within.

October 17th 2026 Edmonton Inn 
Tickets available through the link on our profile or at gsl-ab.ca

08/07/2026

** IMPORTANT UPDATE! **

Due to unforeseen circumstances with the event space, we have been informed that our event is now rescheduled to August 16th at 11:00am!

Please note that the event is still free to attend and all are welcome 🙏🏻

Updated parking information: Paid parking is available in the City Hall Parkade located directly beneath the building. Please note that access may be affected by current downtown construction and access is frequently changing. Access to the Parkade at City Hall can only occur by driving North on 99st. You can access 99st from 102ave off of 97st.

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Join us for City Hall Harmony: An Introduction to Meditation, a free community event that invites you to step away from the noise of everyday life and discover the simple practice of meditation.

Whether you’re completely new to meditation or have practiced before, this welcoming session is open to everyone.

When you arrive, look for the Gaden Samten Ling welcome table and banner, where volunteers will be there to greet you. Chairs will be provided for all participants.

During this one-hour session, you’ll experience:
-A welcoming introduction to meditation
-A 30-minute guided meditation led by Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe
-An opportunity to ask questions during an open Q&A
-Practical techniques you can bring into your everyday life to cultivate greater calm, clarity, and resilience

Please help by sharing this post to help us spread the word on the changes! 🙏🏻

May many of us gather on August 16th to meditate and create harmony within ourselves and the world around us ♥️🙏🏻

08/02/2026

We warmly invite you to join us in Victoria, British Columbia, for Building Happiness: A Moment at a Time, a special two-day teaching and meditation workshop with Kushok Lobsang Dhamchöe.

Through Buddhist teachings, guided meditation and practical reflection, this weekend will explore how we can meet life’s difficulties with greater awareness, patience and compassion. While we may not always be able to change our circumstances, we can gradually transform the way we relate to them, lessening the hold of unhelpful thoughts and emotions while cultivating the causes of greater peace, resilience and happiness.

This event is open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Those new to meditation will be introduced to accessible foundational practices in a welcoming environment, while established practitioners will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and strengthen the connection between meditation and daily life. Whether you are beginning a meditation practice, returning after time away or looking for meaningful ways to work with life’s everyday challenges, this weekend offers an opportunity to pause, reflect and cultivate lasting inner change.

Participants may register for either individual day or attend the full weekend.

Please register by August 18th, 2026 at
https://www.gsl-ab.ca/blog/building-happiness

We hope to see you there! 🙏🏻♥️

Building Happiness: A Moment at a Time Join Kushok in Victoria BC, Canada August 22nd - 23rd, 2026 In Person Only

07/16/2026

Tibetan Medicine for Everyday Life: Practical Methods for Health and Balance with Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang on September 25th, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us at Alberta Avenue Community Centre for this inspiring and educational talk on Tibetan Medicine.

Discover how one of the world's oldest healing traditions can support greater health, balance, and well-being in everyday life.

Join Tibetan Doctor Menpa Tsultrim Kalsang for an engaging introduction to the principles of Traditional Tibetan Medicine, a holistic system that has nurtured physical, mental, and emotional well-being for centuries.

In this insightful public talk, you'll learn how Tibetan Medicine understands the interconnectedness of body, mind, and environment, the underlying causes of illness, and practical approaches to cultivating lasting health and balance. Whether you're interested in holistic wellness, traditional healing practices, or Tibetan culture, this presentation offers a unique opportunity to learn from an experienced Tibetan physician.

You may purchase your tickets at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tibetan-medicine-for-everyday-life-practical-methods-for-health-balance-tickets-1993031042499?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

07/16/2026

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Take a look at more photos that were taken at our Birthday Celebration for His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama

May his holiness have a long, prosperous, healthy and peaceful life! 🪷🙏

Photo collection by GSL

07/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Universal Day of Compassion - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s Birthday Celebration! 🎉

Our hearts are filled with gratitude and joy after a beautiful day filled with happiness in celebration of His Holiness!

May all beings have compassion, joy and happiness and may His Holiness have a long and healthy life! 🙏🏻♥️

Thank you to our hardworking organizers, our kitchen volunteers and our precious teachers Kushok and Geshe La for creating a beautiful and inspiring day!

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Gabby our raffle winner! 🥰🙏🏻

We were honoured to present the prize to her yesterday after pulling her name on Sunday at the Universal Day of Compassion - His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lamas Birthday Celebration!

Gabby is always helping and generously gives, sometimes more than she’s able. She shared with us that her van broke down recently and with that said, we are glad that she won this prize to help her with anything she could use the extra funds for!

Congratulations 👏🏼

Thank you to everyone who participated in our raffle - don’t forget that everyone is still a winner! Keep your ticket that you purchased as it is your free entry to the Tibetan Bazaar Festival

Thank you for your continued support! ♥️🙏🏻

07/09/2026

We warmly invite you to join us for The Journey Within: Where Neuroscience Meets Ancient Wisdom, an inspiring fundraising gala presented by Gaden Samten Ling Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Society in partnership with Heroes Unleashed, in support of the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation.

This special evening brings together the insights of neuroscience, lived experience, and the timeless wisdom of Tibetan Buddhism to explore a question that touches every one of us:

How do we create meaningful and lasting positive change in our lives?

More than an evening of inspiration, this is an opportunity to help build something that will continue serving our community for generations to come. Every ticket purchased, every sponsorship, and every donation brings us one step closer to realizing the vision of the Alberta Centre for Peace and Meditation a welcoming place where people of all backgrounds can gather to learn meditation, cultivate compassion, improve mental well-being, and discover greater peace in their daily lives.

Together we will share an evening of learning, connection, and inspiration while supporting the creation of a more mindful, compassionate, and connected community. Guests will enjoy a beautifully catered buffet dinner, live music, meaningful conversation, networking opportunities, special guests, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle.

Please visit the link in our bio or our website to purchase your ticket!

www.gsl-ab.ca