On March 3rd, the Fo Guang Shan Temple and the BLIA Toronto Young Adult Division (YAD) jointly launched the "BLIA White Elephant Training Lessons." These courses were designed by the BLIA Radiant Lights Subchapter to help youths who are new to the temple become familiar with FGS and the BLIA YAD and to enhance team spirit. The goal is to facilitate the transmission of knowledge and the inheritance of Buddha's teachings through the sharing and guidance of senior youth.

The Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto actively participates in and supports local charity initiatives. On the morning of March 3rd, 2024, Abbess Venerable Chueh Fan and Wilson Yau, representing the Buddhist community, attended the Muslim Community Family Day Walkathon fundraising event. During the event, Venerable Chueh Fan delivered an inspiring speech and generously donated $1,000 in sponsorship on behalf of FGS Toronto.

On March 3rd, the Richmond Hill (RH) subchapters 1, 2,and 3 of the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) came together to host a vibrant "2024 Spring Gathering" at the Buddha's Light Centre in Markham. Nearly a hundred members and volunteers, including esteemed guestssuch as subchapter Advising Monastic Venerable Miao Tsun, BLIA Toronto Vice President Rachel Fan, Director of Supervision Winnie Kwong, Secretary-General Monica Kong, and directors, participated in this joyous event.

After the conclusion of the 2024 Spring Festival celebrations, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto held its Commencement Ceremony for the 2024 Humanistic Buddhism Courses, followed by a Volunteer Tea Gathering on the afternoon of March 2nd. The event aimed to express gratitude to all supporting groups and volunteers, while also marking the beginning of the 2024 Humanistic Buddhism Courses. Over 160 volunteers attended, eager to embrace the intellectual and spiritual enrichment promised by the New Year."

On the evening of March 1st, 2024, the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto was invited by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Toronto to participate in the "Taiwan Night 2024" celebrating the Lunar New Year event. FGS Toronto not only sent out the Dragon and Lion Dance Team to perform but also invited Venerable Yung Kang to prepare the authentic Taiwanese delicacy, "Red Date Longan Glutinous Rice Porridge," to share with attendees. Additionally, Mabel Lam, President of the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Toronto Chapter, along with Advisors Winnie Kwong, Lisa Luong, and Louis Chan, promoted the "Vege Plan A," highlighting vegetarianism as a sustainable andcompassionate lifestyle choice.

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto was honoured to invite Mr. James Chao, the General Representative of Devotees of Fo Guang Shan Monastery, and BLIA Lay Dharma Lecturer to give a Dharma talk last Sunday, February 25th. His talk “Relevance of Buddhism in Today’s World,” attracted more than 200 online and in-person participants.