FGS Insight Newsletter

Sri Lankan High Commissioner Paid Tributes to Venerable Master Hsing Yun at FGS of Toronto

In February 18, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka His Excellency, Harsha Kumara Navaratne came to Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto to pay tributes to Venerable Master Hsing Yun

Communities Paying Homage to Venerable Master Hsing Yun at FGS Temple of Toronto

On the night of Feb.12 (Eastern Time), over 350 people came to the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto to join the live-streaming event “Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Memorial Service”, paying homage to the beloved Master

Toronto Buddha’s Light Children Paying Final Respects to Ven. Master Hsing Yun

Ven. Master Hsing Yun founded Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto with the objectives to propagate the Dharma through culture and to foster talents through education.

Toronto YAD Sutra Transcription Event for Lantern Festival Celebration

To celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival, Toronto YAD hosted a Sutra Transcription event on February 4, 2023. A total of 17 young adults from the GTA gathered together in Markham BLC.

2023 Lunar New Year at Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto

The crisp January breeze ushered in the Year of the Rabbit and helped to dispel the haze of the pandemic. The Lunar New Year brought unseasonably warm and sunny weather to Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto.

The Annual Temple Cleaning, Cultivation with Joy

At the end of the year, we say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. On the morning of January 7th, 2023, volunteers from Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto returned to the temple with joy.

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Wisdom to Change Your Destiny: Cantonese Dharma Talk at Fo Guang Shan Toronto

On March 28, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted a Cantonese Dharma talk titled “Symphony of Life — How to Change One’s Destiny” at the Buddha’s Light Center in Markham. The special guest speaker, Venerable Chueh Fa, Superintendent of Chung Mei Temple in Houston, USA, shared Buddhist wisdom with over 260 participants attending in person and online.

Fo Guang Shan Toronto Launches 2025 English Dharma Practice: A Cross-Cultural Approach to Humanistic Buddhism

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto launched its 2025 English Dharma Practice on March 22, inviting English-speaking practitioners to explore Humanistic Buddhism. Led by Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, the inaugural session offered a half-day program featuring prayer and meditation, Buddhist etiquette, artistic expression through “Tastes of Art,” and Dharma teachings in “Buddhism in Every Step.” Over 20 participants, including families with children, attended, creating an inclusive and welcoming environment to explore Buddhist wisdom in daily life.

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto Participates in University Interfaith Conference

On March 20, Emmanuel College at Victoria University, University of Toronto, hosted a two-day interfaith conference titled "Transforming Wounds into Wisdom: Interreligious Perspectives on Moral Injury Through a Buddhist Lens." Led by Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg, Principal of Emmanuel College, the event was organized by Dr. Henry Shiu and Dr. Jennifer Bright. Over 50 scholars and religious leaders participated both in person and online to explore the intersection of moral injury and Buddhist teachings. In her opening remarks, Dr. Kim-Cragg reflected on Emmanuel College’s efforts in interfaith dialogue and highlighted the significance of the college’s Buddhist studies program, which marks its tenth anniversary this year.

Learning to Serve as Attendants to the Buddha: Fo Guang Shan Toronto Hosts Training for Dharma Affairs Volunteers

On March 16, 2025, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto held a comprehensive training session for volunteers serving in Dharma affairs, welcoming 17 dedicated participants. The training covered essential topics including proper dress code, Buddhist etiquette, shrine maintenance, preparation procedures, and the responsibilities involved in supporting Dharma ceremonies. A hands-on component featured demonstrations on handling both flat and heated incense burners, offering volunteers practical experience and a deeper understanding of their role as “attendants to the Buddhas.”

Toronto Buddha’s Light Children’s Dharma Class Begins Nurturing Wisdom and Kindness

The 2025 session of the Buddha’s Light Children’s English Dharma Class officially began on March 9, with classes held at both the Fo Guang Shan (FGS) Temple of Toronto in Mississauga and the Buddha’s Light Center in Markham. This semester’s theme, Shine Bright and Grow Wise!, attracted 35 children aged 5 to 12, eager to explore Buddhist teachings in an engaging and supportive environment.