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To all our generous donors, we rejoice in your merit. Your donations allow us to continue supporting the presence of Buddhist nuns in Canmore.

Alberta, Canada

Canmore Theravada Buddhist Community and Monastery

A place to meet, meditate and learn. Welcome to all!

In person events take place at the Monastery
518 2nd St. Canmore
Everyone welcome

 Events

Most Recent Dhamma Reflection

Ongoing Events: Occurring in Mountain Time

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Weekly Tues Meditation Group 7 - 8:30 pm MT

In person or on zoom.

Special: on Dec 17th we will have our annual Buddhamas (singing Buddhist words to familiar Christmas carol tunes).

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Weekly Thurs Sutta Contemplation 6 - 7:30 pm MT

This is best attended on zoom.

Each week a sutta is contemplated using prompting questions in an interactive format to cultivate inspiration. One can also join in as a listener.

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Weekly Fri Meditation Group 8:30 - 10 am MT

In person or on zoom.  

​Special: on Dec 20th we will have our annual Buddhamas (singing Buddhist words to familiar Christmas carol tunes).

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Biweekly Moon Days of Silent Meditation

Each full and new moon day from 9 am - 4:30 pm MT

See above link for dates.

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Morning and Evening Puja

Morning puja occurs each day from 6 - 7 am except Mondays. 

Evening puja occurs from 7 - 8 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Monastery closed every Monday

(Quiet day for the residents)

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Special Events: 

New Year​'s Eve

Dec 31, 7pm - 12:15am: Join us to bring in the New Year with meditation, reflection and social connection.

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Retreats for 2025:

Note: There is no pre-registration for any of the following events.  Registration will be announced in this space and via our newsletter when it opens 6 weeks prior to each event.

April 4 - 6: Meditation Retreat with Ayya Medhanandi

June 13 - 15: Meditation Retreat with Ayya Ahimsa

Sept 26 - 28: Meditation Retreat with Ayya Ahimsa

Nov 7 - 9: Meditation Retreat with Ayya Ahimsa

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Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation for 2025:

April 12th

Sept 13th

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Children's Program for 2025:

June 8th

Oct 5th

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Community Work Day at the Monastery

May 31st: details to follow

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