Buddhism in Eastern Ontario

The following list shows all known Buddhist temples and centers in Eastern Ontario. Gloucester, Kanata, Kingston, Kinmount, Locust Hill, Madoc, Mountain, Navan, Nepean, Orleans, Ottawa, Perth, Peterborough, Tamworth

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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation

67 Bowhill Avenue

Ottawa (Nepean) Ontario K2E 6S8

(613)224-7710

E-mail: tzuchiottawahotmail.com

(For over 30 years Tzu Chi has concentrated its four missions in Charity, Medicine, Education and Culture. Over the decades, Tzu Chi has expanded its volunteer activities to include environmental conservation, bone marrow donation, and international relief)

Associated with: Tzu Chi Foundation

For more information: http://www.tzuchi.ca

Updated: 5 Dec, 2002

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Buddhist Place

588 Stewart Street (mailing address)

Peterborough Ontario K9H 4C1

(705)876-0859

E-mail: inquiriesbuddhistplace.org

Founded: 2000

Operates under the guidance of a spiritual advisory committee of ordained sangha from the Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions

Activities and schedule: Meditation sessions, Dharma talks and discussions. See web site for more information: http://www.buddhistplace.org

Language: English

Updated: July 31, 2007

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Chittamani Mahayana Meditation Centre

1872 Bromley Rd.

Ottawa Ontario K2A 1C1

Tradition: Tibetan, Gelugpa (Since Zasep Rinpoche arrived in Canada, his students there have started other centers)

Activities and schedule: Group meditation 8-10 pm Monday; Monthly Medicine Buddha Initiation; Monthly Weekend Retreat; Two 10-14 days Retreats per year

For more information: http://www.gadenforthewest.org/centers/chittamanicentre.html

Contact: infodharma.ca

Updated: 11 Nov, 2006

Crystal Staff

59 Sparks Street Station B

Ottawa Ontario K1P 5R1

(613)238-6511

E-mail: crystalstaffcrystalstaff.org

(Crystal Staff is part of a network of groups around the world established by a native Torontonian, Namgyal Rinpoche, who has blended traditional Tibetan and Burmese Buddhism with western esoteric teachings. For more information, see Web site.)

Associated with: Dharma Centre of Canada

Activities and schedule: Crystal Staff periodically brings teachers to Ottawa for periods of a few days to a few weeks

For more information: http://www.crystalstaff.org

Contact Susan Rejall

Updated: 27 May, 2002

Dharma Centre of Canada

Galway Road

Kinmount Ontario K0M 2A0

(416)778-8193 or (705)488-2704 Fax: (705)488-2215

E-mail: AdminOfficedharmacentre.org

Founded: 1970

Spiritual Head: Ven. Namgyal Rinpoche

(A native Torontonian, Namgyal Rinpoche has blended traditional Tibetan and Burmese Buddhism with western esoteric teachings)

For more information: http://www.dharmacentre.org

Language: English, Tibetan

Updated: 24 Jan, 2004

Dieu Khong Nepean Buddhist Center

51 Slack Rd

Ottawa, Ontario K2G-0B7

E-mail: chuadieukhonggmail.com

Bhikshuni: Thich Nu Chan Giai Nghiem

Tradition: Zen, Vietnamese (Engaged Buddhism in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh)

Associated with: Plum Village (France)

Activities: Wednesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm (English) and Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (Vietnamese). For details, see web site at dharma.ncf.ca/pagoda/index.html

Language: Vietnamese, English

Updated: November 29, 2007

Huong Hai Zen Forest

121 Bridgewater Road

Tweed Ontario K0K 3J0

(613)478-5984

E-mail: huonghaithientutweedyahoo.ca

Spritual Leader: Bikhu Thich Thong Tri

Activities and schedule: Dharma Teachings, meditation, retreats.

For more information: http://www.zenforestmeditation.com

Updated: 4 Feb, 2006

Insight Retreats

243 Bellevue Street

Peterborough Ontario K9H 5E7

(705)743-1267

E-mail: insightretreatsyahoo.ca

Founded: 1990

Lay teachers: Norman Feldman and Molly Swan

Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana (Varied background with the focus on wisdom and compassion; our approach is closest to the Theravada tradition of Southeast Asia.)

Activities and schedule: Weekly meditation and discussion groups in the Lindsay-Peterborough area; Vipassana retreats with Norman Feldman and Molly Swan and other invited teachers, mostly held near Orangeville, Ontario.

For more information: http://www.insightmeditationretreats.ca

Contact Ellie Stewart(705)743-1267

Updated: March 20, 2008

Kingston Zendo

307 Frontenac Street (mailing address)

Kingston Ontario K7L 3S9

(613)542-4294

E-mail: griffinpost.queensu.ca

Founded: 1974

Teacher & director: Albert Low

Tradition: Zen, Soto & Rinzai mix (In the tradition of Yasutani Roshi and Philip Kapleau Roshi)

Associated with: Montréal Zen Center

Activities and schedule: We meet to meditate and listen to a CD recorded teisho every Sunday from 8 to 10:30 AM in the John Deutch Centre at Queen's University. Visitors are welcome.

For more information: http://zenmontreal.ca/en/affiliates/kingston.htm

Contact Malcolm or Sharon

Updated: 24 Feb, 2006

Meditation Group in Thay Nhat Hanh's Tradition

The Pagoda Sangha

2770 Harwood Avenue

Ottawa Ontario

E-mail: vinh_nguyenrogers.com

Tradition: Zen, Vietnamese (Engaged Buddhism in the Tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh)

Associated with: Plum Village (France), Green Mountain Dharma Center (Vermont, USA) and Maple Village (Montreal, Quebec)

Activities and schedule: Meets every Wednesday at 07:00 - 9:00 PM at Dieu-Khong, monthly recitation of the Order of Interbeing 14 precepts on Tuesday evening, monthly Day of Mindfulness with Dieu Khong Sangha

For more information: http://dharma.ncf.ca/pagoda

Language: English, Vietnamese, French

Contact Chan Ngo (Vinh Duy Nguyen)

Updated: 29 Sep, 2005

Ottawa Buddhist Society

123 Saphir avenue (mailing address)

Navan Ontario K4B 1J9

(613)290-0123

E-mail: obs_secretaryyahoo.ca

Spiritual mentor: Bhante Gunaratana (Bhavana Center)

Spiritual mentor: Ajahn Viradhammo (Amaravati)

Spiritual mentors: Bhante Rahula, Ajahn Sona (Birken Forest Monastery

Tradition: Theravada (The OBS focuses primarily on Buddhist teachings in the Theravada tradition as practiced in the forest monasteries of Sri Lanka, Thailand and Burma)

Associated with: Bhavana Center (West Virginia), Amaravati (England/N. Zealand), Birken Forest Monastery (BC)

Activities and schedule: Day events & monthly days of mindfulness held at Tu-An Pagoda, 3591 Albion Rd S, Gloucester ONTARIO. Retreats held at various rural settings. Weekend, seven-day, and ten-day retreats; talks; youth group; picnic; All are welcome.

For more information: http://www.ottawabuddhistsociety.com

Language: English

Updated: 24 Jan, 2004

Ottawa-Hull Cambodian Buddhist Association

Association Bouddhiste des Cambodgiens Ottawa-Hull

1514 Morisset Avenue

Ottawa Ontario K1Z 8H5

(613)729-5705

E-mail: ucyaoyahoo.com

Tradition: Theravada, Cambodian

Contact Kevin Von Nora Kao

Ottawa Shambhala Meditation Centre

984 Wellington Street West

Ottawa Ontario K1Y 2X8

(613)725-9321

E-mail: infoshambhalaottawa.ca

Founded: 1979

Director: Jean Sirois

Tradition: Tibetan buddhism, Kagyu & Nyingma (Under the guidance of Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche)

Associated with: Shambhala International, a worldwide network of meditation centers founded by Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche

Activities: Provides teachings on Shambhala Buddhism, Shambhlala Training and Contemplative Arts.

For more information, see: http://www.shambhalaottawa.ca

Language: English, French, Spanish (meditation instruction only)

Updated: March 17, 2008

Ottawa Theravada Buddhist Vihara and Cultural Center

217-2870 Cedarwood Dr

Ottawa,ON. K1V8Y5

613 680 0177

e-mail: ottawabuddhistvihararogers.com

Resident head: Ven Kakanadure Hemalankara Thero; Sri Lankan Theravada

Activities: Theravada Buddhist teaching and activities, including Dhamma School for children.

Web Site: www.ottawabuddhist.net

Contact: Ven. Kakanudure Hemalankara Thero

Languages: Sinhala, English

Updated: June 6, 2008

Palyul Foundation of Canada

1755 Lingham Lake Road

Madoc Ontario K0K 2K0

(613)967-7432

E-mail: palyulinterlog.com

Founded: 1984

Spiritual Head: HH Penor Rinpoche

Resident Head: Ven. Lamajampa Rabjam Rinpoche

Tradition: Tibetan buddhism, Nyingma & Palyul (The Palyul Namdröling Foundation Canada is a charity dedicated to the support of the child monks and nuns cared for in HH Penor Rinpoche's monastery in South India; formerly Orgyan Osal Cho Dzong)

Activities and schedule: fall and spring retreats, occasional teachings about meditation, transmissions

For more information: http://www.palyulcanada.org

Language: English

Contact Lama Jigme

Updated: 12 Oct, 2004

Palyul Namdrölling Foundation Canada

Chamundi House

Mountain Ontario K0E 1S0

(613)774-1010 Fax: (613)774-0862

E-mail: palyulcyberus.ca

Founded: 1997

Spiritual Head: HH Pema Norbu Rinpoche

Visiting teacher: Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso

Director: Angela Sumegi

Tradition: Tibetan buddhism, Nyingma & Palyul (The Palyul Namdröling Foundation Canada is a charity dedicated to the support of the child monks and nuns cared for in HH Penor Rinpoche's monastery in South India)

Associated with: Namdröling monastery

Activities and schedule: 1. Nonsectarian meditation practice and discussion in various forms of Buddhist teaching and spiritual growth. 2. Meditation and liturgy in the Nyingma practice of the Four Foundations in the Namcho Dzogchen tradition, "Buddha in the Palm of your Hand"

For more information: http://www.cyberus.ca/~palyul/

Language: English

Contact Angela Sumegi

Updated: 24 Jan, 2004

Peterborough Dharma Group

e-mail: rabpeterboro.net

A lay-led group that sponsors visits from teachers and offers a schedule of regular practices. Affiliated with the Dharma Centre of Canada.

Activities: Dharma Mondays at George Street United Church, north door (please park behind City Hall, or at the medical centre on George St across from the church); 534 George Street North

Star Group Meditation Circle on Wednesdays. 7pm - 8:30pm; 278 Dalhousie St., Peterborough; East/West format; For beginners & experienced meditators; to confirm, phone Luis: 705 742 9799

Web site: www.peterboroughdharmagroup.net

Language: English

Updated: September 6, 2007

Pine Gate Sangha

Rideout Sangha

(Mindfulness Practice Center)

1252 Rideout Crescent

Ottawa Ontario K2C 2X7

(613)721-1096 or (613)726-0881

E-mail: iprattiscyberus.ca

Associated with: Plum Village (France)

Activities and schedule: Thursdays - Meditation and Study Group, 7 - 9 pm First Saturday of each month, 5 - 7pm Dharma talk and pot luck vegetarian dinner

For more information: http://ianprattis.com/pinegate.htm

Updated: 3 Oct, 2000

Sakya-Namgyal Center

Locust Hill Ontario L0H 1J0

(905)294-7416 Fax: (905)294-5920

E-mail: sakyanamgyallook.ca

Associated with: Dharma Centre of Canada

Contact Wesley Knapp and Angela Locilento

Updated: 5 Dec, 2002

Sangha Arana

595 Montreal Road

Ottawa ON K1K 4L2

E-mail: infosanghaarana.com

Founded: 2003

Tradition: Zen, mindfulness practice in the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh

Activities and schedule: www.sanghaarana.com

Updated: December 18, 2007

SGI Canada Ottawa Community Centre

237 Argyle Avenue

Ottawa Ontario K2P 1B8

(613)232-1100

E-mail: ottawasgicanada.org

Tradition: Soka Gakkai

Associated with: Soka Gakkai International

For more information: http://sgicanada.org/

Language: English, Japanese

Updated: 21 Nov, 1999

Wat Ratchadham I

1815 Dunrobin Road

Kanata Ontario K2K 1X7

(613)839-0809 Fax: (613)839-0809

E-mail: sawat44hotmail.com

Tradition: Theravada

For more information: http://watratchadham1.gq.nu

Updated: 31 Dec, 2000

White Wind Zen Community

Zen Centre of Ottawa

240 Daly Avenue

Ottawa Ontario K1N 6G2

(613)562-1568 Fax: (613)241-5731

E-mail: infowwzc.org

Founded: 1986

Zen master: Ven. Anzan Hoshin sensei roshi

Tradition: Zen, Soto (The Ven. Anzan Hoshin roshi is a Western-born elder celibate monk and Dharma-heir of the late Ven. Yasuda Joshu Dainen Hakukaze daiosho, after his root transmission master's death in 1979, he wandered into Ottawa and in 1985, founded White Wind Zazenkai)

Activities and schedule: Monastics and students. Morning and evening sittings, four 7-day O-sesshin, seven 2-day sesshin and 1 yaza (all-night)/year, retreats, residential training, study of Dharma, classes and tutorials. Hosts tours and makes available speakers to schools.

For more information: http://www.wwzc.org

Updated: 5 Dec, 2002

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