To engage youth to learn about Buddhism, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto held a youth temple retreat from September 23rd to 25th. A total of 14 young adults participated.The opening ceremony was held on the evening of September 23rd. The Abbess,Venerable Chueh Fan, participated with all other Venerables and encouraged all attendees to experience life at the monastery, raise positive energy, comprehend, apply Dharma in their lives, and reduce their negative energy. Fo Guang Shan (FGS) was founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, and Master has a strong focus on youth. The learning of Buddhism is to experience the Dharma inwardly and learn how to make oneself happier.

On the morning of September 11th, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto Chinese School held the first in-person Opening Ceremony in over two years. Over 80 students, parents and staff attended the event. The students were excited to return to the temple to Chinese language classes and to experience Chinese culture.

Bonnie Poon, a Toronto BLIA-YAD member, and William Deng were married at the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto. They invited Venerable Chueh Fan, the Abbess of the Temple, to be their wedding officiant.

On September 4th, 2022, the Humanistic Buddhism Reading Association of Toronto hosted the"Irresistible Charm of Reading," an online gathering and sharing event via Zoom.

It has been 25 years since the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto opened in August 1997. To show its appreciation to all benefactors and donors for their continuous support, the Temple organized the 2022 FGS Temple of Toronto Benefactors Appreciation Day on Sept 3rd, the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival.

On September 2nd, 24 senior members of the renowned Centre Pauline-Charron Ottawa Community paid a visit to Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto. The visit featured a Temple tour conducted by tour guide volunteer, Martyn Knowles.