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Future Events

  • Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Tuesday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Aug 18
    Zoom
    Aug 18, 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, Aug 19
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 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.
  • Wednesday Night Meditation
    Wednesday Night Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 19
    DDM Toronto Centre & Zoom
    Aug 19, 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, Aug 20
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 20, 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.
  • Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Five Lectures on Learning Buddhism
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 22
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 22, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, 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, Aug 22
    DDM Toronto Centre or Zoom Meeting Room
    Aug 22, 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
  • Sunday Morning Meditation
    Sunday Morning Meditation
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 23
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 23, 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.
  • Cantonese Study Group
    Cantonese Study Group
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Aug 26
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 26, 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.
  • Bodhisattva Precepts Recitation
    Bodhisattva Precepts Recitation
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 29
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 29, 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.
  • Study Group (English)
    Study Group (English)
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 30
    Zoom
    Aug 30, 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, Aug 31
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Aug 31, 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
  • 2026 Ullambana Earth Store Ceremony
    2026 Ullambana Earth Store Ceremony
    Sat, Sep 05
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Sep 05, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Conducted in Chinese. View Chinese event page for event detail.
  • One Day Meditation Retreat
    One Day Meditation Retreat
    Sun, Sep 06
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Sep 06, 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.
  • Sep 2026 Three Day Meditation Retreat
    Sep 2026 Three Day Meditation Retreat
    Thu, Sep 17
    Five Oaks Centre
    Sep 17, 2026, 6:30 p.m. EDT – Sep 20, 2026, 1:00 p.m. EDT
    Five Oaks Centre, 1 Bethel Rd, Paris, ON N3L 3E3, Canada
    Led by Ven. Guo Yuan, Abbot of Dharma Drum Retreat Center, Silent Retreat, Overnight Stay.
  • The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    The Diamond Sutra Recitation and Discussion
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 03
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Oct 03, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Chinese only.
  • Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Departure: A Compassionate and Mindful Journey to Freedom
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Oct 03
    DDM Toronto Centre
    Oct 03, 2026, 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
    DDM Toronto Centre, 1025 McNicoll Ave, Scarborough, ON M1W 3W6, Canada
    Delivered by Venerable Chang Yuan（常源）, Director of the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in Mandarin with English interpretation.
  • Compassion In Action: Q&A Forum With Ven. Chang Sing
    Compassion In Action: Q&A Forum With Ven. Chang Sing
    Sat, Oct 17
    William Doo Auditorium
    Oct 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. EDT
    William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON M5S 2H3, Canada
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