Toronto Buddhist Church

LAST CLASS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR: Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-06-22 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
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!

Regular Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 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.

Mindfulness Meditation Session (Online)
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:30

*Change in time* Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2025-07-06 10:45 - 11:00, 2025-09-07 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.

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-07 11:00 - 12:00

Ohakamairi
2025-07-12 09:00 - 12:30
The Ohakamairi schedule can be found here: https://tbc.on.ca/2025-hakamairi-schedule-schedule-for-the-cemetery-central-services/
**Please Note** Service times vary by cemetery. Please refer to the schedule for location, time and service leader.

Hatsubon
2025-07-13 09:00 - 10:00

Obon Service - Japanese Dharma Talk
2025-07-13 11:00 - 11:15

Obon Service - English
2025-07-13 11:15 - 12:00

Temple Talk with Ray Nakano: What World Will Our Children and Grandchildren Inherit?
2025-07-20 13:00 - 14:00
Our choices today will profoundly impact the lives of our children and grandchildren. Learn about the urgent need for climate action to secure a healthy planet for future generations.
Invest in their future. Attend our talk by Ray Nakano on Sunday, July 20th at 1 pm at the Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Ave. West, Toronto. Please contact Ray at raymondnakano@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Dharma School Day at Camp Lumbini
2025-08-01
On Friday August 1st, all Dharma School children (and parents) are invited to come spend the day at Camp Lumbini in beautiful Wasaga Beach.
Arrive in the morning and take part in all of the activities planned for the day and evening. Stay for lunch and dinner. (There is no cost) Pre-registration is required so that meals can be planned.
Any camp related questions can be directed to abagail.kataoka@hotmail.com
Have a wonderful safe Summer. See you in September at Rally Sunday.

August Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-08-03 11:00 - 12:00 | Toronto Buddhist Church, 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON, M3H 2T7

Annual TBC Picnic at Wasaga Beach
2025-08-16
Save the date. Stay Tuned for more details in the July and Aug Guiding Light.

Regular Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-08-24 11:00 - 12:00

Rally Sunday - Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English (Service will take place in the Mezzanine, 2nd floor)
2025-09-07 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!
September’s Theme: “Introductions and Fall Higan”

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:00

Kids Sangha & Dharma School Ikebana Workshop – English
2025-09-21 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 Dharma School will be starting a new program for the children! The third Sunday of every month will be a workshop week where kids will get to participate in a fun religious or cultural experience!
For September, Grace T will be introducing the children to Ikebana (the art of Japanese flower arrangement) and all children will be able to make their own arrangements. The workshop will be taking place at the temple in the Kids Sangha room.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week!

Ohigan Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-09-21 11:00 - 12:00

Kids Sangha only (No Dharma School)
2025-09-28 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!

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English (Service will take place in the Mezzanine, 2nd floor)
2025-10-05 10:30 - 12:00

*Change in time* October Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2025-10-05 10:45 - 11:00

October Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:00
