Toronto Buddhist Church

Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-09-07 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.

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-09-14 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
2025-09-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-09 11:00 - 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, 2025-11-02 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!

*Change in time* October Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2025-10-05 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.

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

Kids Sangha & Dharma School – English
2025-10-12 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-09 10:30 - 12:00

Kids Sangha & Dharma School Taiko Workshop – English
2025-10-19 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, Taiko group Isshin Taiko will be introducing the children to Japanese taiko drumming. The workshop will be taking place at the temple in the Kids Sangha room.
Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you each week!

Karaoke Party hosted by the TBD Karaoke Club
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00
Everyone is welcome. Come spend half a day with us!
Where: TBC Social Hall
When: Saturday October 25 @ 12pm (noon)
What can you expect: Bento, Bingo, Odori, Japanes Enka songs and more!
If you would like to purchase tickets, please reach out to George (416-513-0999) or Jessica (416-733-1894).

Kids Sangha only (No Dharma School) - English
2025-10-26 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-11-23 10:30 - 12:00

*Change in time* November Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – Japanese
2025-11-02 10:45 - 11:00

November Shotsuki Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-11-02 11:00 - 12:00

Bazaar 2025
2025-11-08 12:00 - 16:00
It’s that time of year for your favourite TBC food, baked goods and white elephant finds!
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or keep an eye on the TBC website for further details. If you’re interested in volunteering or would like to be a vendor at the 2025 Bazaar, please contact the office at tbc@tbc.on.ca.

Yoga at the Temple (In Japanese)
2025-11-13 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-11-21 10:30 - 11:30
Come join us at the temple for some restful yoga lead by certified instructor, Toyoko, who has over 7 years of experience!
Please note the yoga session will be conducted in Japanese. To register, please email Toyoko at toyossa@hotmail.com to secure your spot.

Kids Sangha & Dharma School (Sumi-e Workshop)– English
2025-11-16 10:30 - 12:00

Eitaikyo Service – In Person and Zoom – English
2025-11-16 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.
Eitaikyo means “Perpetual Sutra Chanting:. This special annual service is held to show our deep gratitude to the many people who helped pass down the Buddha’s teachings to us. Rather than a memorial for ancestors, Eitaikyo expresses our wish that the Nembutsu and the Dharma will continue to be shared at this temple for many years to come.
To support this wish, we keep a special Eitaikyo Book at the temple. It contains the names of people or families who have made a special donation to support this tradition. With a donation of $500 or more, your name – or the name of a loved one – can be added to the Eitaikyo Book. The book is placed near the alter and is honoured during the Eitaikyo service each year. Donations help maintain the Naijin (alter area), including the care and purchae of ritual items used in our services. This year, with the generoud contributions for Eitaikyo, we were able to purchase two tables for the Naijin in commemoration of TBC’s 80th anniversary. Since these tables must be imprted from Japan, the shipping costs are considerably higher than originally expected. We are deeply grateful for your support in helping us make this possible.
If you would like to have a name inscribed in the Eitaikyo Book, please contact us at tbc@tbc.on.ca with the following information:

Year of Donation
Homyo (Buddhist Name)
Given Name
Applicant (if different from above)
Address
Phone Number
Donation Amount

Minister Appreciation Potluck Celebration
2025-11-16 12:00 - 14:30
Join us for our Appreciation Day Celebration immediately after the service at the Temple, as we honor our dedicated Ministers and Assistants! This is a wonderful opportunity to show your gratitude for those who guide us in the Dharma and celebrate their love and commitment to our community. Please bring your favorite dish to share for a wonderful potluck meal together!

Family Support Meeting: Caring for the Caregiver (Zoom Only)
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:00
Join us for an hour via Zoom to talk about your Circle of Support, reflecting on your needs and caring for yourself. A support worker from the Ontario Caregiver Organization will be available to answer your questions and suggest programs and services that are avaialble.
Please register before Friday November 14th at projectdana25@gmail.com.
