Giving as Practice
In the Buddhist tradition, the making of an offering allows one to practice giving, to express gratitude and respect, and to reflect upon the life-sustaining law of interdependence.
Four Ways to Donate
Cash
Paid directly at the temple during office hours.
Cheque
Made payable to I.B.P.S. of Toronto, mailed to 6525 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON L5N 7K6.
Interac e-Transfer
Send to donation@fgs.ca — please include the purpose of your donation in the memo.
PayPal
Via the PayPal Giving Fund — no processing fees, with tax receipts issued directly by PayPal.
Note: for donation forms, the temple recommends using a laptop or desktop computer with the Chrome browser for the best experience.
Donation Categories
- General donations
- Sangha offerings
- Dharma protector memberships
- Ceremony offerings (Great Compassion Repentance, Emperor Liang rituals)
- Light & lantern blessings
- Memorial & blessing plaques
- University research institute support
- Children’s novice programs
Support Specific Funds & Programs
Choose a dedicated category below to complete your offering online through our secure donation forms.
General Donation
Support overall temple operations, facility upkeep, and daily Dharma services and activities.
Sangha Offering
Provide food, lodging, medical care, and continuous support for the venerable monastic community.
Dharma Protectors
Join as a Dharma Protector member to support the ongoing propagation of Humanistic Buddhism.
Light & Lantern Offering
Light lamps of wisdom and peace for the health, protection, and auspicious blessings of your family.
Institute for Humanistic Buddhism
Support academic research and education established at Trinity College in the University of Toronto.
Good Affinity Little Novice
Nurture Buddhist education, character development, and cultural programs for children and youth.
Great Compassion Repentance
Dedicated merit offerings, blessings, and repentance dedication for the Great Compassion Repentance Service.
Medicine Buddha Dharma Service
Support the Medicine Buddha Dharma Service with lamp offerings, blessings, and peace dedications.
We’re Happy to Help
Reach out to the temple office if you have questions about donation categories, tax receipts, or ceremony offerings.
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