Shown here is the calendar for events affiliated with CEC.

We offer meditations every Monday night, and other events such as Courses and Retreats.

2023

September

4

Location: online via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799184864?pwd=UXIvUkZ4QVBZQ0Q2VUh0Y2NNVnJkQT09
Dates: Monday, September 4th, 7:30pmET
We will explore the myth of Sisyphus in all of its absurdity, inspired by Camus--the body won't know the difference. This practice might be incredibly infuriating if you are in it to win it. This is an invitation to come with a sense of play :)

11

Location: online via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799184864?pwd=UXIvUkZ4QVBZQ0Q2VUh0Y2NNVnJkQT09
Dates: Monday, September 11th, 7:30pm ET
Tonight we’ll explore the paradox of ‘Now’! On the one hand, Now is timeless; it has no duration (how long is now?). And yet ‘Now’ is all there ever is; it is eternal. Everything is only ever happening Now!

18

Location: online via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799184864?pwd=UXIvUkZ4QVBZQ0Q2VUh0Y2NNVnJkQT09
Dates: Monday, September 18, 7:30pm ET
We’re often told to let go of our worries, our stress, our attachments. But how to do that? Paradoxically, the way to let go is to let it in. If you stop resisting and allow yourself to fully experience the moment, it can pass right through.

20

Location: parks around Toronto!
Dates: Wednesdays June 21, July 19, August 16, September 20
Join CEC for monthly outdoor meditations with the sunset and other human beings this summer! Bring your own cushion/blanket and we'll sit together and meditate with the nature in the city.

25

Location: online via zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/799184864?pwd=UXIvUkZ4QVBZQ0Q2VUh0Y2NNVnJkQT09
Dates: Monday, September 25, 7:30pm ET
How do you hold the direction without clinging to the destination? When to try hard in practice and when to stop trying? In this meditation we’ll explore the delicate dance of effort and surrender.

October

22

Location: High Park Labyrinth 
Dates: Sunday October 22nd, 2-4pm
Join CEC for a nature mindfulness experience in Toronto’s High Park! Inspired by the changing colours of fall and the beautiful practice of labyrinth walking, we'll start with some kid-friendly mindfulness activities and end with a period of silent practice

27

Location: online via zoom (link provided upon registration)
Dates: Friday, October 27 at 7:30pm to Sunday, October 29 at 2:30pm
Join the Consciousness Explorers Club teaching team as we explore the weird and wonderful world of meditation at this virtual Halloween retreat. The magic and mystery of contemplative practice will be on full display this weekend. Come get weird with us!

November

18

Location: online via zoom (link provided with registration)
Dates: Saturday, November 18th, 10am-1pmEST
a virtual half-day meditation retreat with Shinzen Young, sharing teachings to cultivate equanimity