About our abbot The Venerable Jian Zong Second Abbot and President of Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple, Mui Kwok Buddhist Temple, Yuen Kwok Buddhist Temple. Advisor of the Buddhist Advisory Committee for Buddhist Studies at Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto Honorary Advisor of Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada Ven. Jianzong entered his monastic life in 2004. Thereafter, he went to Taiwan and spent the following ten years there, receiving his Buddhist education and monastic training at Yuan Kuang Buddhist College and Huafan University. Ven. Jianzong received his university degree in Buddhist Studies with concentration in Tiantai Studies of Mahayana Buddhism and in the skills in chanting and in giving Dharma talks.  A scholarship recipient during his years of studies at the university, Ven. Jianzong graduated with first-class Honours and stood first in his graduating class. After his graduation, Ven. Jianzong returned to Toronto to continue his Dharma practice at home base. With his Master’s passing in late 2014, Ven. Jianzong has taken up the responsibility and duty of managing the three temples. And of continuing his late Master’s legacy in promoting Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto. On November 2015, Ven. Jianzong officially became the Second Abbot of Ching Kwok Temple of Toronto, Mui Kwok Temple of Edmonton, and Yuen Kwok Temple of Montreal.

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Our founder Venerable Venerable Dharma Master Wude Founder and First Abbot of Ching Kwok Temple of Toronto, Mui Kwok Temple of Edmonton, and Yuen Kwok Temple of Montreal 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. Photographs

位於多倫多市中心的漢傳佛教寺院 Chinese Buddhist Temple located in the heart of Downtown Toronto Centres Ching Kwok Temple Mui Kwok Temple Yuen Kwok Temple Zhen Jue Temple Mission About Us Founding Abbot Abbot Practice Ceremonies Regular Services Special Services Activities Propagation of Dharma Charity Eduation Highlights Support Donation Contact Us Welcome to our website. We are an organization of four Chinese Mahayana Buddhist temples across Canada. Our goal is to propagate and share Buddhism. We welcome you to participate in our events and gain a new understanding of Buddhism. Please note: our website is undergoing construction. Upcoming Events 1/10 Newsletter No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple Mui Kwok Buddhist Temple Yuen Kwok Buddhist Temple © 2024

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About Us Since then, we had a huge growth of followers and grow out of the old temple. As a result, the temple was relocated in 1994 to its present location at 300 Bathurst Street, just minutes away from its previous location. Review of major events 法会日历

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位於多倫多市中心的漢傳佛教寺院 Chinese Buddhist Temple located in the heart of Downtown Toronto 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! Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple 加拿大正覺寺 Calendar Home About Us Founder The Abbot Temples Home Home Home Dharma Education Home Donations Donate Contact Us Contact Us New Page Entrance Toronto Montreal Edmonton navigation

位於多倫多市中心的漢傳佛教寺院 Chinese Buddhist Temple located in the heart of Downtown Toronto Welcome to Our place for Dharma practice 471982133_998395315666844_2187553237411072377_n 1/31 熱烈祝賀上見下宗大和尚領僧俗二眾越南供千僧齋圓滿成功！ 佛光普照，法喜充滿。上見下宗大和尚率領多倫多正覺寺、埃德蒙頓妙覺寺、滿地可圓覺寺、利載那真覺寺僧俗二眾，遠赴越南胡志明市黎明春佛學院，舉辦盛大的《供千僧齋》法會，已於日前圓滿成功。此次法會共有1105位僧尼應供，殊勝功德，不僅彰顯了佛教慈悲濟世的精神，更促進了國際佛教文化的交流。 本寺簡介 Review of major events 法會日曆 請加入我們的線上社團吧 About Us The founder of the mountain Abbot Propagation of Dharma educate Regular Dharma Assembly Zhengjue Temple Home Page Introduction to Zhengjue Temple 正覺寺行事曆 Myoka-ji Temple Home Page Introduction to Myojoji Temple Miaojue Temple Calendar Introduction to Engaku-ji Temple Engaku-ji Temple Calendar Special Dharma Assembly Donate Contact Us Search the site

位於多倫多市中心的漢傳佛教寺院 Chinese Buddhist Temple located in the heart of Downtown Toronto Welcome to Our place for Dharma practice 471982133_998395315666844_2187553237411072377_n 471982133_998395315666844_2187553237411072377_n 1/17 Congratulations for the successful Thousand Sangha Dana Offering Service in Vietnam on Sunday February 23. May the Buddha’s light shine universally and all are filled with the joy of the Dharma. Venerable Jian Zong lead the Thousand Sangha Dana Offering Service, along with laity from Toronto’s Ching Kwok Temple, Edmonton’s Mui Kwok Temple, Montreal’s Yuen Kwok Temple and Regina’s Bodhicitta Buddhist Association Of Canada, at The Vietnam Buddhist University (Le Minh Xuan Campus) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The offering service was held on Sunday February 23 with over 1100 Sangha members receiving dana offering. May this event promote the Buddhist ideals of compassion and kindness around the world and promote the Buddhist cultural exchange internationally. Introduction to the Temple Review of major events Dharma Assembly Calendar Join our online community About Us The Founder Master Abbot Propagation of Dharma Education Regular Dharma Event Ching Kwok Temple Home Page Introduction to Ching Kwok Temple Ching Kwok Temple Calendar Mui Kwok Temple Home Page Introduction to Mui Kwok Temple Mui Kwok Temple Calendar Introduction to Yuen Kwok Temple Yuen Kwok Temple Calendar Special Dharma Event Donation Contact Us Search the site