Toronto Buddhist Church

Hatsubon Service - In Person - English
2026-07-12 09:00 (America/Toronto)
Obon is the annual Buddhist observance when families honour their ancestors through visits, offerings, and quiet reflection. Hatsubon refers to the first Obon after someone has passed away, a time when families may hold additional services or prepare special offerings. Both traditions provide structured moments to remember those who came before us and to acknowledge their place in the family’s history and continuous legacy.
We extend an invitation to all those who have lost a loved one during the past year to attend the Hatsubon (First Obon) memorial service to honour and respect their loved one. The list of names who will be remembered with a hanging Chochin (lantern) in the Hondo can be found in the Guiding Light, page 4. Please accept our apologies if we have omitted any names off our list of loved ones who have passed away during this period. The presentation of the Japanese Dharma Talk will be given at 10:30 AM followed by the English Service at 11:00 AM

Obon at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
2026-07-11 19:00 - 22:00
Our Guest Speaker for Obon will be the Rev. Dr. Roland Ikuta of the Buddhist Temples of Alberta. Please join us in welcoming him.
On Saturday, July 11, the Obon Odori performers will entertain us with a programme of folk dancing favorites. Make plans to come out and meet your family and friends to enjoy some great entertainment, great food and a whole lot of fun.
If you are able to stay behind after the performance to help tidy up the venue, we would greatly appreciate your help. Hope to see you there!!

Ohakamairi - View for full schedule
2026-07-11 09:00 - 12:00
Ohakamairi, the Japanese tradition of visiting family graves, is a simple yet meaningful way to honour ancestors. Families clean the gravesite, offer flowers or incense, and take a moment to reflect or share updates with loved ones who have passed. Whether during Obon, Higan, or any time of year, ohakamairi invites us to pause, remember, and feel connected to the generations before us.
Here is our schedule for cemetery central services: Hakamairi – 2026

July Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-07-05 11:00 - 12:00
If you are interested in joining the service virtually. Please email the TBC office (tbc@tbc.on.ca) for the service Zoom link.

*Change in Time* July Shotsuki Service – Japanese
2026-07-05 10:45 - 11:00
Attention temple members, the Japanese Shotsuki service timing has change!
The Japanese Dharma talk will take place in the Hondo from 10:45am to 11am followed by the English Shotsuki service at 11am

September Shotsuki Memorial Dharma Talk – In Person - Japanese
2026-07-01 10:45 - 11:00
Attention Japanese-speaking temple members, the Japanese Shotsuki service schedule has change!
The Japanese Dharma talk will take place in the Hondo from 10:45am to 11am followed by the English Shotsuki service at 11am

October Shotsuki Memorial Dharma Talk – In Person - Japanese
2026-07-01 10:45 - 11:00

November Shotsuki Memorial Dharma Talk – In Person - Japanese
2026-07-01 10:45 - 11:00

December Shotsuki Memorial Dharma Talk – In Person - Japanese
2026-07-01 08:10 - 11:00

Regular Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-06-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 12:00

NO Kids Sangha or Dharma School This Week!
2026-06-28 10:30 - 12:00
Please note: When there is a 5th Sunday in a month, there will be NO dharma school or kids sangha for that specific Sunday.

TBC Backyard BBQ
2026-06-21 12:00 - 15:00
Details are TBD.

Shosanshiki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-06-21 11:00 - 12:00

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2026-06-21 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-14 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-10 10:30 - 12:00
The Kids Service begins each Sunday morning from 10:30-10:50 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled.
Following the service, the children go downstairs with their teacher to participate in the classroom program.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week!

June Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-06-07 11:00 - 12:00

*Change in Time* June Shotsuki Service – Japanese
2026-06-07 10:45 - 11:00
Attention temple members, the Japanese Shotsuki service timing has change!
The Japanese Dharma talk will take place in the Hondo from 10:45am to 11am followed by the English Shotsuki service at 11am.

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English (Service will take place in the Mezzanine, 2nd floor)
2026-06-07 10:30 - 12:00

NO Kids Sangha or Dharma School This Week!
2026-05-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M3H 2T7

Kids Sangha Only (No Dharma School) - English
2026-05-24 10:30 - 11:00
The Kids Service are held every Sunday morning from 10:30-11 am. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled.
Please note, on the fourth Sundays of every month, there is NO Dharma school after kids service. If your children come on these Sundays, they can remain in the Hondo after the kids service to attend the family service from 11am – 12pm.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week!

Keirokai - Don't forget to place your Bento orders by May 3!
2026-05-17 12:00 - 15:00
To place your bento order by CLICKING HERE or call the Office at 416-534-4302.
Don’t miss out, the deadline for all bento orders is May 3!
If you or a loved one will be 77 years or older by this year’s Keirokai, visit the Temple’s Keirokai page for full details on how you can submit your/their name as an honouree.

Gotan-e Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-05-17 11:00 - 12:00

Camp Lumbini Bake Sale
2026-05-03 12:00 - 12:30
Come out and enjoy some sweets and baked goods made by Camp Lumbini campers, and family! Your support will help with upkeep of the Lumbini cottages.

May Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2026-05-03 11:00 - 12:00
