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Future Events

  • Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Mar 17
    Zoom
    Mar 17, 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.
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  • Doors Open
    Doors Open
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Mar 18
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 18, 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.
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  • Wednesday Night Meditation
    Wednesday Night Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Mar 18
    DDM Toronto Centre & Zoom
    Mar 18, 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
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  • Drum Practice
    Drum Practice
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, Mar 19
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 19, 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.
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  • The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 21
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 21, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Chinese only.
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  • Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 21
    Room Chapel, 427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Mar 21, 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.
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  • Sunday Morning Meditation
    Sunday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 22
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 22, 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.
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  • Cantonese Study Group
    Cantonese Study Group
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Mar 25
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 25, 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.
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  • Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 28
    427 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1X6, Canada
    Mar 28, 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.
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  • Study Group (Mandarin)
    Study Group (Mandarin)
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Mar 28
    DDM Toronto Centre or Zoom Meeting Room
    Mar 28, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 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
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  • Study Group (English)
    Study Group (English)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Mar 29
    Zoom
    Mar 29, 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.
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  • Sutra Calligraphy
    Sutra Calligraphy
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, Mar 30
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Mar 30, 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
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  • Earth Store Sutra Recitation
    Earth Store Sutra Recitation
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Apr 04
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Apr 04, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Chinese only.
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  • 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.
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  • World of Chan Study Group (English)
    World of Chan Study Group (English)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 12
    Zoom
    Apr 12, 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"
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
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