Toronto Nichiren Buddhist Church

12/31/2018

10/29/2018

Last service of the year: Sunday, November 4th from 2:00pm
We will be celebrating OESHIKI, our founder - Nichiren Shonin's memorial service, and JODOE (Bodhi-Day) service to commemorate the Buddha's enlightenment.

We will have visiting ministers from Nichiren-Shu who are participating in the Parliament of Religions. NONA Bishop, Myokei Shonin, will be attending.
Please join us for this special service!

(Please arrive at least 5 to 10-minutes prior to the service.)

10/15/2018

"October 17th is the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. marks this important day each year with this nation-wide event, drawing attention to poverty in Canada and calling for action through a national plan to end poverty."

Please message us if you would like to join us in the march for the campaign.

DATE: October 21st from 2:30pm to 4:00pm.

https://dignityforall.ca/chew-on-this/

10/15/2018

05/09/2018

Spring Newsletter 2018~春号ニュースレター

I believe we have all been looking forward to spring as we had a severe winter this year. The coming of spring brings happy and bright energy. It may sound exaggerating, but it allows me to feel as…

05/09/2018

We invite you to join us for the HANAMATSURI~Buddha's Birthday Service on Sunday, May 20th, at 2:00 pm
(Please arrive 5~10 minutes before the start of the service.)
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Over 2,500 years ago, a prince was born in the Shakya clan in Lumbini Garden on April 8. Lumbini Garden is located in present day Nepal. His father was King Suddhodana, and his mother, Queen Maya. The queen named her son Siddhartha. It is said that when he was born that he stood, took seven steps and pointing to the earth and heavens said, "In heaven and on earth, I am alone honoured." This statement was his vow to show all beings the way to enlightenment and stop their suffering.

We celebrate the historical Buddha's birthday decorating a small shrine with flowers to represent the Lumbini Garden. A statue of the infant Buddha is placed into the shrine in a lotus bowl with sweet tea. During the ceremony, we pour the sweet tea over the Buddha re-enacting the cleansing of the Buddha by the heavenly beings at his birth. Everyone is welcome to join!

https://www.meetup.com/Toronto-Nichiren-Buddhist-Meetup-Nichiren-Shu/events/247995229/

#仏教 #日蓮宗 #トロント日蓮仏教会 #トロント #花祭り #カナダ

02/26/2018

We invite you to join us for the SPRING O-HIGAN SEGAKI service on Sunday, March 11th at 2:00 pm (Please arrive 5~10 minutes before the start of the service.)

"Higan" literally means "the other shore." The 4th day of the Higan week is on the spring and fall equinox. During the Higan week, we practice the Six Paramitas of:
1. Giving/Dana, 2. Keeping precept, 3. Practicing patience
4. Endeavoring in our practice, 5. Meditation (Chanting Odaimoku), 6. Gaining wisdom from our practice.

During this time we also dedicate merit from our practice to our ancestors for their ongoing happiness and progress toward enlightenment. Everyone is welcome to attend!

07/10/2017

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07/04/2017

We invite you to join us for the Obon Segaki service this Sunday, July 9th at 2:00 pm (**Please arrive 10 minutes prior.) During the Obon service, we will welcome and remember our ancestors and loved ones that have gone to the other world.

07/02/2017

Happy 150th Birthday, CANADA!
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06/04/2017

the toronto nichiren buddhist temple will be holding their annual spring garage sale! date: sunday june 11th, 2017 hours: 9:30am - 3:30pm location: 20 caithness ave. (near donlands x danforth. 3-minute walk from donlands station) we will be selling: kitchen ware, furniture, clothing (men, women &...

05/30/2017

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