Join Us and Get Involved
Looking for a community? We can help with that. We have a wide range of groups that you can join. Whether you're looking for cultural activities, volunteer service, or spiritual practice, there is something for everyone at the temple.
Groups & Programs
Explore our subchapters, youth teams, cultural arts, and community service divisions.
Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA)
Join one of the largest Buddhist communities in the world. Members join subchapters based on their city across the GTA.
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BLIA Young Adult Division (YAD)
Perfect for those aged 15 to 35 — friendship, community service, leadership, and Buddhist practice together.
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Lion & Dragon Dance Team
Cultural enrichment, martial arts training, teamwork, and vibrant performances for charitable events (Ages 6+).
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6th Meadowvale Scout Group
Character development, outdoor adventures, scouting skills, and youth leadership in a values-based community.
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Buddha’s Light Choir
Propagating Dharma through culture and song, rehearsing in Mississauga and Markham with concerts throughout the year.
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Buddha’s Light Spiritual Care
Free, confidential spiritual and psychotherapeutic counselling, end-of-life palliative support, and outreach visits.
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“To volunteer is to offer one’s heart and life, and to give one’s time and energy. Therefore, volunteers are bodhisattvas who practice what they are preaching.”
Ready to Get Involved?
Check the calendar for upcoming services, practices, and community meetings, or reach out to the temple office to find the right group for you.