Toronto Buddhist Church

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-09-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-06 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto)
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* Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2025-09-07 10:45 - 11:00, 2025-07-06 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.

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”

Regular Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-08-31 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-29 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

LAST CLASS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR: Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-06-22 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!

Caregiver Support Meeting with Yuka Okada, Geriatric Nurse at Momiji
2025-06-21 13:00 - 14:30
Yuka Okada, a geriatric nurse at Momiji will talk about dementia with a Q&A.
To register, email projectdana25@gmail.com

Mindfulness Meditation Session (Online)
2025-06-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-06-05 19:00 - 20:30
Are you suffering from stress? Are you considering if meditation and living your life more mindfully could make a difference? Then you may want to attend our meditation sessions.
Ray Nakano has been leading meditation sessions at the Toronto Buddhist Church since October, 2015. Since the COVID pandemic, they have been meeting online every Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Denise Crofton has been teaching Hatha and Yin yoga for 14 years, and is passionate about both mindful meditation and yoga.
The 1 and 1/2 hour session includes:

Guided/Silent Sitting Meditation
Introductions
Dharma Talk, Reading, or Video based on the Buddhist teachings
Sharing within the Sangha (the group of practitioners that evening)

Practices may include recitation of the 5 Mindfulness Trainings, Beginning Anew, Touching the Earth, etc.
If you would like to join our meditation sessions, or have any questions, please send an email to Ray or Denise at mindfulnesspracticesangha@hotmail.com.

Spring into Sumer Backyard Party
2025-06-15 12:00 - 15:00
This will be in the “backyard” of the Temple. The gate at the back of the parking lot will be open so bring your own lawn chair or blanket. A 10’ x 20’ canopy will be set up for shade.
Please bring a nonperishable food item for our “Just bring one thing” box.
Featuring:
• Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Sausages and salads
• There will also be
• Vegan options
• Desserts
• Water and Juice
• Games and Races
• Suikawari
• 50/50/ Draw
Hope to see you there!!

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-06-15 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-06-08 10:30 - 12:00
