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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

Creative Lantern Painting Event: A Family Celebration of New Year Wishes at Fo Guang Shan Toronto

In support of Fo Guang Shan’s 2025 Lunar New Year Lantern Painting Competition and Exhibition, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted a festive lantern painting event for children and youth on October 27. More than 120 participants of all ages—including children from English Dharma class, Chinese school students, Scouts, Dragon and Lion Dance teams, youth groups, and parents—gathered across two vibrant sessions to celebrate.

Fo Guang Shan Toronto Reception Volunteers Strengthen Skillful Means and Wisdom in Service

On October 20, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto held a comprehensive training seminar for its reception volunteers, aimed at enhancing skillful service through compassion and wisdom. A total of 31 volunteers from the temple, Markham Buddha’s Light Centre, and Waterloo Buddha’s Light Centre participated, including several new members. The seminar provided training in key areas such as reception etiquette, temple tours, tea-serving demonstrations, and ceremonial procedures, helping volunteers embody the principles of Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Four Givings—with a special focus on giving joy and confidence to others.

Fo Guang Shan Toronto Devotees Celebrate “Bring Home the Fo Guang Big Buddha” Ceremony with Joyful Reverence

On October 20, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted the “Bringing Home the Fo Guang Big Buddha” ceremony following the Great Compassion Repentance Service, commemorating Guanyin Bodhisattva’s renunciation. Fourteen devotees gathered before the Buddha with sincere reverence, they formally registered to bring a Fo Guang Buddha statue into their homes. Venerable Chueh Fan offered a Dharma talk highlighting the importance of this meaningful moment, encouraging participants to welcome the Buddha’s wisdom and compassion into their daily lives.

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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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