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Future Events

  • Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Apr 07
    Zoom
    Apr 07, 2026, 6:30 a.m. – 7:15 a.m.
    Zoom
    Start the day with one short quiet sitting meditation, Online via Zoom in English, Open to all language speakers familiar with DDM's meditation methods.
  • Doors Open
    Doors Open
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 08
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 08, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Exchanging and sharing insights on learning Buddhism with fellow practitioners, enjoying the Chan Buddhism resources of Dharma Drum Mountain and a peaceful space for personal practice.
  • Cantonese Study Group
    Cantonese Study Group
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 08
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 08, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
  • Wednesday Night Meditation
    Wednesday Night Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Apr 08
    DDM Toronto Centre & Zoom
    Apr 08, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre & Zoom, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    In person at the Centre & online via Zoom, Conducted in English
  • Drum Practice
    Drum Practice
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Apr 09
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 09, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    The group meets every Thursday night to practice drum beats. Instructions in Chinese, if required, with English interpretation.
  • One Day Meditation Retreat
    One Day Meditation Retreat
    Sun, Apr 12
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 12, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Give yourself to the cushion and practice a day of silence, freedom, and ease. Led by Ven. Chang Xuan in English.
  • Outdoor Walking Meditation
    Outdoor Walking Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 18
    1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Apr 18, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Enjoy the outdoors with stillness in motion.
  • Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 18
    427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Apr 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
    427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Delivered by Venerable Chang Yuan（常源）, Director of the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Mandarin with English interpretation.
  • Sunday Morning Meditation
    Sunday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 19
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 19, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    In-Person, Conducted in Chinese, Open to other language speakers familiar with DDM's meditation methods.
  • World of Chan Study Group (English)
    World of Chan Study Group (English)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 19
    Zoom
    Apr 19, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. EDT
    Zoom
    The study group meets on second Sunday night to study Master Sheng Yen's book "The World of Chan"
  • Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 25
    Room Chapel, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Apr 25, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
    Room Chapel, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Led by Ven. Guo Yuan, abbot, Dharma Drum Retreat Center. The aim of Buddhist practice is to awaken wisdom and compassion - to free ourselves from delusion and to benefit all beings. True learning manifests in a peaceful mind and a life of service, guided by clarity and kindness.
  • Study Group (Mandarin)
    Study Group (Mandarin)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 25
    DDM Toronto Centre or Zoom Meeting Room
    Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre or Zoom Meeting Room, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    The group meets once a month and studies The Life of Chan by Master Sheng Yen. Language: Mandarin
  • Study Group (English)
    Study Group (English)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 26
    Zoom
    Apr 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT
    Zoom
    The study group meets on the last Sunday of the month to study Master Sheng Yen's book Complete Enlightenment.
  • Sutra Calligraphy
    Sutra Calligraphy
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Apr 27
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Sutra Calligraphy : Give yourself a moment and enjoy the peaceful calligraphy
  • Bodhisattva Precepts Recitation
    Bodhisattva Precepts Recitation
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 02
    DDM Toronto Centre
    May 02, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Precepts Recitation, Formless Prostration, Meditation.
  • The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, May 09
    DDM Toronto Centre
    May 09, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Chinese only.
  • One Day Meditation Retreat
    One Day Meditation Retreat
    Sun, May 17
    DDM Toronto Centre
    May 17, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Give yourself to the cushion and practice a day of silence, freedom, and ease. Conducted in English.
  • Bathing the Buddha Celebration 2026
    Bathing the Buddha Celebration 2026
    Sun, May 24
    DDM Toronto Centre
    May 24, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Celebrating the Buddha's birthday with a full day of activities: Bathing the baby Buddha, Drum Performance, Celebration Activities and Tea Chan.
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