FGS Insight Newsletter

BLIA Toronto Da Tzu Subchapters Joint Annual General Meeting

As the year 2022 and the pandemic coming to an end, the three BLIA Toronto Da Tzu Subchapters are making great efforts to bring a variety of activities to members, both online and in person.

BLIA Toronto Mississauga Subchapter 3 and 4 - 2022 Annual General Meeting

On Saturday afternoon, December 17, BLIA Toronto Mississauga Subchapter 3 and 4 held their annual general meeting at FGS Temple of Toronto. There were 165 people who attended the event.

Buddha’s Light Children Growing Strong and Resilient with Buddha Dharma

Children from Buddha’s Light Toronto Children Dharma Class who successfully completed the 2022 Fall semester at both the Markham and FGS Temple of Toronto campuses attended the graduation ceremony at the respective locations.

“The votes are in!” - 2022 BLIA of Toronto Board of Directors Election

On December 4th , the election of Board of Directors of Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) Toronto Chapter took place at Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto.

Helping to Spread Warmth by Donating Toys to the Salvation Army

The Buddha's Light Choir of Toronto responded to the invitation from Dolce De Soleil Music Group to support the Toy Mountain Campaign with the Salvation Army

2022 Scarborough Subchapter Annual General Meeting

On the afternoon of November 27, 2022, BLIA Toronto Scarborough Subchapter hosted their Annual General Meeting at Markham Buddha’s Light Center.

Temple News

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Peace and Joy Creative Lantern Painting Activity for Fo Guang People

FGS Temple of Toronto hosted the "Peace and Joy Creative Lantern Painting" activity on November 19th in support of the 2024 Lantern Painting Competition at Fo Guang Shan Temple. Over 150 participants of various age groups joined the activity, including Buddha’s Light Children Dharma Class, FGS Toronto Chinese School, Toronto Buddha’s Light Scouts, FGS Toronto Lion and Dance Team, Toronto YAD, and Fo Guang people. The Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, Venerable Chueh Fan praised the enthusiasm of all, anticipating that it would contribute to the festive atmosphere of Lunar New Year at Fo Guang Shan Monastery.

University Students Experiencing Humanistic Buddhism and Culture

On November 18th, a group of 20 young students from the Buddha’s Light Clubs at the University of Toronto, the University of Waterloo, and Wilfrid Laurier University visited the Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto. The Abbess, Venerable Chueh Fan, encouraged the students to explore the history of FGS and understand Venerable Master Hsing Yun's aspirations. During the introduction, Venerable Chueh Fan introduced FGS's four objectives, emphasizing the significance of Education and Culture.

A Drop of Water: The First Chan and Tea Ceremony Organized by the BLIA Toronto English Subchapter

The BLIA Toronto English Subchapter on Nov 11th organized the first Chan and Tea Ceremony. The event attracted 33 participants and most were new members. It began with the participants paying close attention to their breath, Venerable Ru An led then led them to taste the tea with a quiet heart and to drink the tea with a calm mind. She also taught them to contemplate the similarity between the act of tasting tea and the meditative state; starting from preparing the tea, savouring, smelling, observing, and noticing the subtle change in the taste of the tea.

BLIA Toronto 9th Advisor Committee Election

The 9th Advisor Committee Election of the Buddha’s Light International Association Toronto Chapter was held at the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto on November 8th, 2023. The event was presided by Venerable Chueh Fan, the Monastic Advisor of the Toronto Chapter, President Mabel Lam, and Deputy Directors of the committee, Candy Huang and Winnie Kwong.

Toronto Buddha’s Light Scouts Heartwarming Tradition of Apple Day

Each year, Scouts eagerly prepare for one of their most beloved events - Apple Day. The event provides our Scouting youth with an opportunity to show their appreciation to the general public for their support throughout the year. In Toronto, the 6th Meadowvale Scout group, also known as Toronto Buddha's Light Scout, has faithfully continued this tradition since their formation in 1997.