FGS Insight Newsletter

The Everlasting Good Role Model in Life -Remembering Venerable Master Hsing Yun

On Saturday, March 25th, 2023, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto and BLIA Toronto collaborated to host the Lecture Series on Humanistic Buddhism.

One-day Meditation Retreat at Waterloo Buddha’s Light Center

On March 18th, 2023, a one-day meditation retreat was organized, and Venerable Man Long from Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto was invited to give guidance.

Children Learning Life’s Treasures with Joy

he Toronto Buddha’s Light Children Dharma Class started the 2023 Spring Term program at the Markham Campus on March 18th and Mississauga Campus on March 19th

Waterloo Students Transcribing Sutra and Pray for Blessings

On the afternoon of March 17th, 2023, the University of Waterloo Buddha's Light Community Club (UWBLCC) held their first “Sutras Transcription for Blessings" on the campus of the University of Waterloo.

Translation Workshop at FGS Toronto

On March 11th, 2023, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto (FGS Toronto) had the honor to invite Venerable Miao Guang to hold a four-hours long translation workshop for young people who are committed to the "Localization of Humanistic Buddhism".

Spiritual Care Group Held the First “Coffee Time”

With the improvement of the pandemic, Toronto Buddha's Light Spiritual Care Group held their first counselling meeting “Coffee Time” on March 11th. Venerable Miao Mu and Stephanie Hong, a professional psychological councillor attended the first coffee time.

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Toronto BLIA Members Gain Insights from Venerable Master Hsing Yun's Teachings on Life

On July 21, the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, in collaboration with the Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Toronto Chapter, hosted the "2024 Humanistic Buddhism Series Life Lecture." The event featured Lay Dharma Teacher John Lu from the BLIA, who shared profound teachings on life as imparted by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, under the theme "Taking Light Matters Seriously or Lightening Heavy Matters."

Police-Community Collaboration for a Harmonious Toronto Community

On July 21, 2024, to strengthen police-community relations and address the recent rise in hate-related security incidents, the Peel Regional Police organized an informative talk titled "Countering Hate in Our Community" at the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto. The event, which attracted nearly 60 attendees, aimed to highlight the importance of collaborative efforts between law enforcement and the public in eradicating hate.

City of Mississauga Honored BLIA Toronto Chapter with Environmental Appreciation Award

On July 21, the City of Mississauga awarded certificates of appreciation to the Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Toronto Chapter and 15 other community organizations for their significant contributions to environmental conservation. The recognition ceremony was held at Lakeside Park in Mississauga, hosted by Amory Ngan, Forestry Manager, Sarah Piett, Supervisor of Woodlands and Natural Areas, and John Mockinnon. Representing the BLIA Toronto Chapter were board members Lisa Luong, Louis Chen, and William Wong, along with 26 dedicated volunteers.

Fo Guang Shan Tsung Lin University Overseas Exchange Tour Visits Renowned Universities in Toronto

From July 10 to 11, 2023, Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, and Venerable Zhi Guan led a delegation of students and teachers from Fo Guang Shan Tsung Lin University, along with three students from Fo Guang University, to visit prominent educational institutions in the Toronto area for academic exchanges. The purpose of this visit was to broaden the international views of students and share the concepts of Humanistic Buddhism with scholars.

Pure Mind is the Pure Land Tea Meditation at the Toronto Markham Centre

On July 9th, Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, led the teachers and students from the Fo Guang Shan Tsung Lin University to host a tea and meditation event at the Buddha’s Light Center in Markham. Under the guidance of Venerable Zhi Nian, the teacher of the Tsung Lin University English Buddhist Department, the group of seven facilitated a "Tea and Ch’an are of One Taste" session. Nearly 60 devotees participated, engaging in the experience, sharing insights on Dharma, discussing the principles of Humanistic Buddhism, and emphasizing the importance of monastic education.