6th Annual Kindful Canada Symposium: A National Conference on Mental health and Kindfulness
Making Canada a more mindful and kinder nation
Promoting mental health, happiness, peace, harmony, patience, tolerance, light and wisdom through mindfulness meditation and kindfulness practice
Speakers from the media, academia, medicine, human rights, arts and sciences, policing, and First Nations
Special mindfulness session guided by the Urban Buddhist Monk
TORONTO, ON, July, 2023 – The Kindful Canada Symposium is a full day dedicated to making Canada the happiest, healthiest, kindest and most peaceful nation through mindfulness and meditation. Now in its third year, the event is expected to attract over 400 people, interested in health and wellness: learning how simple, yet life changing wellness techniques, can lead to a happy and healthy life.
The main theme of the symposium is encouraging people to consider kindfulness (= kindness and mindfulness) practices, physical fitness and mental fitness by meditating and cultivating positive thoughts and actions. Everyone can benefit as individuals, communities, and as a nation, by embracing non-violence, respect for others, generosity, and honesty in relationships. This requires being focused and mindful in everything we do.
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, North York, Ontario (Toronto)
Information and Registration: www.canadaamindfulnation.ca
The symposium is hosted by the notable Urban Buddhist Monk, Ven. Dr. Bhante Saranapala, founder and president of Canada: A Mindful and Kind Nation.
“Canada can be the happiest, healthiest, kindest, and the most peaceful nation in the world through mindful meditation,” says Ven. Dr. Bhante Saranapala, founder and president of Canada: A Mindful and Kind Nation. “We are also promoting mindfulness meditation and kindness practices to help overcome mental health issues, such as stress and anxiety, in the home and workplace.”
Featured Speakers and Topics
Dr. Norman Farb
Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga
Topic Title: Discovering the Art of Sense Foraging- The Science of How Sensation Helps Us Get Unstuck and Reconnect with the World
Dr. Mitch Abrams, MD, FRCPC
Certified Educator of Compassion, Stanford University's Centre for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education (CCARE)
Assistant Clinical Professor, Michael G Degroote School of Medical Sciences, McMaster University.
CEO and Founder, NexGenHealth Ltd.
Topic Title
A RADDical Approach to Kindness
Amy Boudreau, B.A., ICPS, SAS-AP®
CEO/President
The Yoga Cop Inc.
Topic Title: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Public Safety Personnel
James MacNeil
Author of Pure Spiritual Intelligence
Pure Spiritual Intelligence Inc.
Topic Titile:
Everything is Perfect and Everything is Improving
Mastering Love, Joy and Peace through Forgiveness, Faith, and Faith-Filled Actions
Special Group Meditation: Guided by the Urban Buddhist Monk
It's time to raise mental health awareness and reduce its stigma. What can we learn from our unique physiological responses to stress? Start building resilience and healthy coping strategies, along with using practical tools from the "mental health" toolbox - resources applicable to all people.
Learn About Mindfulness Meditation: An Ancient Healing Technique
Introductory beginner sessions: Participate in guided mindfulness meditation practice
About the Kindful Canada Symposium
The Kindful Canada Symposium is an annual conference and exhibition, promoting mental health through mindfulness meditation and kindness practices. The event’s mission is to make Canada the healthiest, kindest, and most mindful and peaceful nation in the world.
For additional information and event registration, visit: www.canadaamindfulnation.ca
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Media Contact:
Michael Weldon
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Organization Contacts:
Bhante Saranapala Diane Lauzon
Founder & President Coordinator
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