FGS Insight Newsletter

Canada’s Prime Minister Affirms Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Remarkable Contributions

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offer his sincerest condolences to the FGS Temple of Toronto (dated Feb 21 2022) on the passing of Venerable Master Hsing Yun, founder of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Buddha’s Light International Association.

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.

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Fo Guang Shan Toronto Youth Buddhist Academy Concludes 2024 Fall Program

The 2024 Fall Program of the Fo Guang Shan Toronto Youth Buddhist Academy concluded on November 24, following the Sunday Dharma service. Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Toronto, delivered an inspiring message highlighting the significance of Buddhist education. She emphasized the temple’s commitment to offering programs for all age groups, with a particular focus on the importance of youth development and education in shaping future leaders.

Buddhist Spiritual Gathering at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto: Over 100 Faculty and Students Explore Humanistic Buddhism

On November 20, Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto hosted its first Buddhist-centered spiritual gathering, attracting over 100 faculty members and students. The event, organized by Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto under the guidance of Abbess Venerable Chueh Fan, introduced participants to Humanistic Buddhism through a series of presentations, interactive sessions, and a communal vegetarian meal.

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto Welcomes Nearly 100 New Volunteers Uniting Efforts to Promote Humanistic Buddhism

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted an orientation session for new volunteers on November 17, attracting nearly 100 participants, with a significant proportion aged 14 to 35. This surge of youthful enthusiasm has infused the temple’s volunteer team with fresh vitality and energy. Abbess Venerable Chueh Fan, addressing the attendees under the theme "Volunteers, Unite!", highlighted the teachings of Fo Guang Shan founder, Master Hsing Yun.

Heart-to-Heart Dialogue: Venerable Yi Kong Inspires Toronto Youth with Buddhist Wisdom

On the evening of November 16, at the invitation of Venerable Chueh Fan, Abbess of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto, Venerable Yi Kong, Elder Venerable of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Director of the Fo Guang Shan Culture Council, engaged in an intimate and insightful dialogue with nearly 50 young participants from the Fo Guang Toronto Youth Academy and the Toronto Young Adult Division (YAD). The gathering encouraged a meaningful exploration of the deep connection between Buddhism and youth, offering valuable perspectives on Buddhist practice, life choices, and personal growth.

Venerable Yi Kong's Dharma Talk in Toronto Illuminates the 'Changes' and 'Constancies' of Life

On November 16, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto hosted an inspiring Dharma talk by Venerable Yi Kong, Elder Venerable of the Fo Guang Shan Monastery and Director of Fo Guang Shan Culture Council. The lecture, titled “The Changes and Constancies in Su Dongpo’s Life,” drew nearly 400 participants in person and online, offering profound insights into how Buddhist principles can guide individuals through life's dynamic and unchanging aspects.