Canada Zhengjue Temple
Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple
The monks of Zhengjue Temple have established Buddhist temples in four cities in Canada, dedicated to promoting the true faith of Buddhism. Here, we sincerely invite you to delve into the Buddhist scriptures, share the wisdom of Buddhism, and participate in the rich Dharma propagation activities of various temples. Please note: The website is still being updated!
Venerable
Venerable Dharma Master Wude
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Founder and First Abbot of Ching Kwok Temple of Toronto, Mui Kwok Temple of Edmonton, and Yuen Kwok Temple of Montreal
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Executive Committee Member of the World Buddhist Chinese Sangha Congress
Biography
1950 - Venerable Wude was born in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
1970 - At the age of 20, Ven. Wude received novice ordination under the guidance of Ven. Huiti. He subsequently began learning Chan teaching and practice from Ven. Huili
1972 - Received full Bikkhu ordination in Vietnam
1981 - Due to the aftermath of the Vietnam war, Ven. Wude moved to Canada becoming one of the early Buddhist monks in Canada.
1985 - Founded Tai Bay Monastery of Toronto
1990 - Founded Mui Kwok Buddhist Temple in Edmonton
1994 - Tai Bay Monastery moved to a larger location thus renamed Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple
1996 - Received Linji (Qita Temple branch) School Dharma transmission from Elder Ven. Jingxin, thus becoming the 43rd generation holder of the Linji School lineage.
2001 - To further propagate Buddhism, Ven. Wu along with notable individuals in the Buddhist realm and post-secondary institutions came together to form the Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada serving as the foundation's first president
2009 - Became abbot of Montreal Chinese Buddhist Society (Daci Temple)
2013 - Daci Temple of Montreal moved to a larger location and renamed Yuen Kwok Buddhist Temple
2014 - Ven. Wude passed away peacefully.
