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Welcome to Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto

A spiritual and cultural hub for those interested in learning more about Buddhism and Chinese culture with members across the GTA

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We miss having you at temple, but this doesn’t mean we can’t connect online. We hold Dharma Services every Sunday and have a variety of learning programs and events.

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FGS Toronto Library

We have a collection of nearly 20,000 items, including Buddhist and non-Buddhist books in Chinese, English, French, and other languages.

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Recent Temple News

Venerable Yi Kong's Dharma Talk in Toronto Illuminates the 'Changes' and 'Constancies' of Life

On November 16, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted an inspiring Dharma talk by Venerable Yi Kong, Elder Venerable of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Director of Fo Guang Shan Culture Council. The lecture, titled “The Changes and Constancies in Su Dongpo’s Life,” drew nearly 400 participants in person and online, offering profound insights into how Buddhist principles can guide individuals through life's dynamic and unchanging aspects.

Heart-to-Heart Dialogue: Venerable Yi Kong Inspires Toronto Youth with Buddhist Wisdom

On the evening of November 16, at the invitation of Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, Venerable Yi Kong, Elder Venerable of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Director of the Fo Guang Shan Culture Council, engaged in an intimate and insightful dialogue with nearly 50 young participants from the Fo Guang Toronto Youth Academy and the Toronto Young Adult Division (YAD). The gathering encouraged a meaningful exploration of the deep connection between Buddhism and youth, offering valuable perspectives on Buddhist practice, life choices, and personal growth.

Building Bridges 2024 Interfaith Council of Peel General Meeting at FGS Toronto

On November 13, Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto welcomed participants to the Interfaith Council of Peel’s Annual General Meeting. 30 representatives from 12 religious and community organizations gathered both in person and online. The event brought together a diverse interfaith community, including voices from Christianity, Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Baháʼí, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Governmental representatives from the Region of Peel, Peel Regional Police Religious Affairs Office, Peel Newcomer Strategy Group, and Metamorphosis Network also attended.

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Fo Guang Shan is a world wide Humanistic Buddhist institution, headquartered in Taiwan. Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, who has influenced Buddhist studies and practice throughout the five continents with over 300 temples around the world.

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