Buddhism in Southwestern Ontario

The following list shows Buddhist temples and centers in Southwestern Ontario. rebirth in Ontario samsara

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  • Blue Heron Zen Centre
  • 74 Alpine Avenue
  • Hamilton, Ontario L9A 1A6
  • 905-575-5976
  • e-mail: blueheronzencentrecogeco.ca
  • Dharma Teacher: Thich nu Tinh Quang
  • Tradition: Zen 
  • Activity: Vipassana and Zen Meditation, workshops, counselling, study group, personal development. For details see blog page: http://blueheronzencentre.blogspot.com .
  • Language: English
  • Contact: Sister Tinh Quang: 905-575-5976; Satyam Barbara Johnstone: 905-388-9761; Prasad Michele Purdy: 905-304-0079
  • Updated January 24, 2007

  • Buddhist Prajna Temple
  • 265 King St E, Unit 301
  • Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4N4
  • 519-579-3046
  • e-mail: friarprajnatemple.org
  • Head: Master Zhaxu; Pure Land
  • Since 2005.  Facilities: Unit in commercial building, which contains a meditation hall and a library.
  • Activities: see web site at: www.prajnatemple.org
  • Languages: Chinese and English
  • Updated January 18, 2007

  • Chùa Huong Bam
  • Chua Huong Bam
  • 208 Brucedale Rd.
  • Hamilton, Ont. L9A 1N9
  • 905-387-5905
  • e-mail: thich_tam_danghotmail.com
  • Resident director: Dai Duc Thich Tam Dang
  • Activity: services on Sunday 11 AM - 2 PM
  • Languages: Vietnamese, English
  • Updated November 15, 2005

  • Chùa Linh Son
  • Chua Linh Son
  • 1095 Albert Rd
  • Windsor, Ont. N8Y 3P4
  • 519-254-2646
  • Resident director: Su Co Thich Tri Man; Pure Land
  • Language: Vietnamese
  • Updated October 22, 2006

  • Chùa Phổ Minh
  • Chua Pho Minh
  • 903 Parent Ave.
  • Windsor,Ontario N9A 2E2
  • Resident director: Thích Quảng Điền
  • 519-254 5883
  • e-mail: thichquangdienyahoo.ca
  • Updated April 28, 2005

  • Chùa Tinh Quang
  • Chua Tinh Quang
  • 2519 Dundas St.
  • London, Ont. N5V 3E1
  • 519-659-6328
  • Resident director: Lanh Dao Tinh Than and Hoa Thuong Thich Giac Nhien; Pure Land
  • Language: Vietnamese
  • Updated May 31, 1998

  • Fah Hoy Zen Temple
  • 29 Linden St.
  • Hamilton, Ont. L8L 8E1
  • 905-545-1890
  • Head: Ven. Sing Hong Fa Shi, Ven. Shing Chaung Fa Shi; affiliated with Cham Shan Temple
  • Language: Vietnamese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese
  • Updated September 6, 2007

  • Guelph Meditation Group
  • Guelph, Ont.
  • e-mail: rosscaringawareness.com
  • Nonsectarian
  • Activity: Sittings at 7:30pm on Wed. evenings. Location changes each week since we meet in each other's homes.
  • Contact: Ross Clark
  • Updated April 11, 2005

  • Hamilton Buddhist Temple
  • 671 Tate Ave.
  • Hamilton, Ont. L8H 6L5
  • 905-549-4816; fax: 905-528-6750
  • Senior minister: Rev. Grant Ikuta; resident minister: Rev. Yasuo Izumi; affiliated with Buddhist Churches of Canada; Pure Land school
  • Since 1949
  • Activities: monthly memorial service; open to members
  • Languages: Japanese, English
  • Updated September 11, 2003

  • Hamilton Meditation Group
  • 25 St. Clair Avenue
  • Hamilton, Ont. L8M 2N4
  • 905-545-2117
  • e-mail: acarthursympatico.ca
  • Lay teacher: Tim Coulson (student of Ven. Viradhammo), Theravada tradition, Vipassana technique; nondenominational
  • Activities: Tuesday night weekly meditation sitting takes place at members' homes; meditators of all faiths are welcome
  • Contact: Tim Coulson
  • Languages: English
  • Updated March 27, 2007

  • International Sangha Bhiksu Buddhist Association
  • 228 Clarence St
  • London, Ontario N6B 3L3
  • 519-438-1390
  • Spiritual head: Thich Giac Nhien. Leader: Suko Bhiksuni Lien; Vietnamese Zen
  • Since 2002.  A school gym converted to a church hall.
  • Activities: Weekly meditation sittings, Saturday, from 11 AM until 1 PM. For more details, see Web site at: home.golden.net/~samu/sit/
  • Languages: Vietnamese and English
  • Updated April 28, 2005

  • International Buddhist Zen Temple
  • 5686 Lewis Ave.
  • Niagara Falls, Ont. L2G 3S1
  • 905-358-8044
  • Head: Ven. Sing Hong Fa Shi, Ven. Shing Chaung Fa Shi; affiliated with Cham Shan Temple; resident director and teacher: Ven Shan Kuran Fa Shi
  • Activity: chanting service Sunday - Monday 8 - 9 AM and 3 - 5 PM; open 7 days a week

  • Karma Kagyu Buddhist Meditation Centre of Niagara
  • Mailing address: 4225 Fly Rd
  • Campden, Ontario L0R 1G0
  • 905-563-8971
  • afhumphreyidirect.com
  • Founder: Lama Namse Rinpoche; Tibetan Kagyu
  • Since 1982
  • Activities: for details see Web site at www.kagyu.org/centers/can/can-nia.html
  • Contact: Fred or Anya Humphrey, 905-563-8971
  • Updated April 28, 2005

  • Kamtsang Yeshe Chökor
  • Palpung Yeshe Chokhor Dharmacentre
  • 55 Victoria St. N, Suite L
  • Kitchener Ont N2H 5B7
  • 519-571-1213
  • e-mail: thopagagto.net
  • Resident Teacher: Ven. Lama Karma Phuntsok of the Tibetan/Karma Kagyu school; affiliated with Sherab Ling Monastery in Himalchal Pradesh India, under the direction of Tai Situ Rinpoche and His Holiness 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.
  • Since 2002
  • Activities: Weekly Saturday teachings from 2-4 PM, Tuesday night meditation sittings and Monday night Tibetan Language classes. Twice a month we offer Sunday morning Chenrezik or Green Tara practice and Thursday night Dharma discussion groups.
  • Also available are: instruction in the Karma Kagyu lineage ngondro, calligraphy and traditional Tibetan art instruction, and Tibetan language instruction, beginner to advanced levels. For more information and special events, see Web site at thopaga.com. All welcome.
  • Contact: Lama Phuntsok
  • Languages: Tibetan, English
  • Updated October 22, 2006

  • London Dharma Retreats
  • mailing address: 215 Piccadilly Street, Suite 206
  • London, Ontario N6A 1S2
  • 519-438-8591; fax: 519-438-1918
  • e-mail: infodharmaretreats.ca
  • Since 1998. Coordinator: Dr Kate Partridge.
  • Activity: Vipassana sitting group.  Vipassana retreats once or twice a year.  For details, see web site at dharmaretreats.ca.
  • Contact: Dr. Kate Partridge, kpartridgeodyssey.on.ca or 519-438-8591
  • Language: English
  • Updated March 27, 2007

  • London Ontario Zen Forest Sangha Group
  • meeting location: Community Centre at 700 Fanshawe Park Road
  • Activity: Saturday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm sitting and walking meditation, followed by Dharma discussions.  See web page: www.zenforestmeditation.com/Sanga.htm
  • Contacts: Dave: davchandlerrogers.com and Bill: kolentsisrogers.com

  • London Ontario Zen Sitting Group
  • 920 Waterloo St
  • London, ON N6A 3X3
  • 519-860-9599
  • e-mail: londonzencentre@gmail.com
  • Since September, 2007
  • The group meets in a house. A formal Zendo has bene created. There is also a library and a kitchen.
  • Zen
  • Activity: Wednesday 7:00 - 8:10 PM and Saturday 9 AM - 11:00 AM sitting practice with recorded Dharma Talks and Buddhist Courses by Steve Hagen of the Dharma Field Zen Center of Minneapolis. For details, see web site at www.londonzencentre.org.
  • English
  • Updated November 6, 2007

  • Niệm Phật Ðường London
  • Niem Phat Duong London
  • Chanh Tri Buddhist Society
  • 732 Lorne Ave.
  • London, Ontario N5W 3K6
  • 519-432-7828
  • Pure Land; affiliated with the Union of Vietnamese Buddhist Churches in Canada
  • Updated October 25, 2006

  • Norman Feldman and Molly Swan
  • Guelph, Ontario
  • Molly Swan, (519) 824-3765
  • e-mail: molly.swansympatico.ca and norman.feldmansympatico.ca
  • Since 1986. Lay teacher Norman Feldman has been leading Insight Meditation retreats; Molly Swan, since 1997.
  • Activity: Meditation classes, Insight meditation retreats, and Sutta study. For details and schedule, see: www.insightmeditationretreats.ca
  • Language: English
  • Updated March 20, 2008

  • Nyingje Companions
  • Companions of the Noble Heart of Compassion
  • 15 Grand Ave, W5
  • London, Ontario, N6C 1L1
  • 519-433-3082
  • e-mail: nyingjesympatico.ca
  • Resident Teacher: Yeshe Wangpo  --a student of the Very Venerable Kenchen Thrangu Rinpoche; Karma Kagyu tradition.
  • Since 2001. 
  • Activities: regular sittings and interviews are held at Westcourt (15 Grand Ave W5).  September to June there is meditation every Sunday morning 9 - 10 AM at 575 Richmond St, 2nd floor (Karen Major's Centre for Massage Therapy & Iyengar Hatha Yoga). For more information, see Web site at www.nyingjecompanions.ca.
  • Languages: English
  • Updated March 15, 2004

  • Phommaviharam Buddhist Temple
  • 12 Hoffman St.
  • Kitchener, Ont. N2M 3M4
  • 519-743-0914
  • kwbuddhisttemplegmail.com
  • Resident head: Ven. Phongeun Vongkoth; Theravada (Lao) tradition
  • Since 1996
  • Activity: meditation classes every Monday from 7:00 to 8:30 pm, morning chanting at 6 am daily and evening chanting and meditation at 6 pm. In the summer, evening chanting and meditation at 8 pm, from June until September.
  • Languages: Lao, English
  • Contact: D. Nopphavath
  • Updated November 6, 2007
  • Ratchadham Viriyaram Buddhist Temple II
  • Thai Buddhist Temple - Niagara Falls
  • 4694 Morrison St.
  • Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 2B9
  • 905-374-8849 (phone and fax)
  • e-mail: ratchadham2hotmail.com
  • Head: Luang Phor Viryang Surintharo. Resident teacher: Phra Jahn Utah Jutipanyo; Theravada
  • Since 1994; converted church () has meditation hall, reception area, and large Jade rock; library is also available
  • Activity: morning chanting, 6 AM - 8 AM; offering food to the monks, 11 AM - noon; evening chanting, 7 PM - 9 PM; group meditation and dhamma talks available. Everyone is welcome. Open Monday - Friday 6:30 PM - 9 PM. For details, see Web site: .watratchadham2.gq.nu
  • Languages: Thai, English
  • Updated October 22, 2006

  • Vien Quang Vietnamese Buddhist Association
  • 23 Campbell Ave.
  • Kitchener, Ont. N2H 4X8
  • 519-570-2548
  • Languages: Vietnamese, English
  • Updated Jan. 27, 2008

  • Waterloo Riverview Dharma Center
  • 92 King St S
  • Waterloo Ontario N2J 1P5
  • 519-880-1299
  • e-mail: infowrdharmacentre.com
  • Director: Susan Child; nonsectarian
  • Since 1999
  • Activities: 8 week Introduction to Meditation Course, Monday evenings starting approx. every 8 weeks; weekly sitting groups Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings 7-9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-12 noon
  • Visiting Dharma teachers, guest speakers, retreats. Resource library. For more information, see Web site at www.wrdharmacentre.com
  • Updated November 28, 2007

  • Wat Khmer Krom Buddhist Temple
  • 516 Barton Street East
  • Stoney Creek, Ontario L8E 2L6
  • Phone: 905-664-5547 (also fax)
  • e-mail: venthach6hotmail.com
  • Chief resident monk: Ven. Truong Thach Dhammo
  • Activities: Chanting, meditation.  For details, see web site at www.khmerkrombuddhism.ca
  • Languages: Khmer, Vietnamese, Thai-Lao, English
  • Updated December 29, 2006

  • Wat Khmer London
  • Khmer Buddhist Serey Sousdey Temple of London
  • 2489 Fanshawe Park Rd. E.
  • London, Ontario N5X 4A1
  • 519-453-5496
  • Spiritual director: Ven Choeung Phoeun; abbot: Preah Bhikkhu Meng Hinn Buddhasovanno
  • Activity: see web site at www.cambodianview.com/watt-khmer-london.html
  • Updated October 22, 2006

  • Wat Khmer Santivararam Windsor
  • 5300 Highway 3 East
  • Tecumseh, ON  N0R 1K0
  • 519-737-8940
  • Spiritual Director: Ven. T.T. Dhammo Vice Resident Monk: Ven Srey Kinthan
  • Languages: Khmer, Vietnamese, Lao, English
  • Updated May 16, 2005

  • Wat Lao Veluwanaram
  • Lao Buddhist Association
  • 17969 Airport Rd.
  • Caledon East, Ontario L0N 1E0
  • 905-584-6886; fax: 905-584-6006
  • e-mail: watlaowatlao-veluwanh.com
  • Director: Ven. S. Sivorasane; Theravada
  • Activities: See Web site at www.watlao-veluwanh.com
  • Updated April 28, 2005

  • Windsor Meditation Group
  • 1381 Lillian Ave
  • Windsor, N8X 4A6
  • 519-254-4731
  • e-mail: sheger2004yahoo.ca
  • Since October, 1998
  • Our teacher is the Venerable Abbot Dr. Cheun Phangcham Phd. a Theravaden Buddhist Monk from Ubon Thailand, location of Wat Pah Pong and Wat Pa Nana Chat (Thai Forest Sangha Tradition).
  • Activities: Every Wed. at 6:00 we meet for Meditation instruction and practice in our small "hut" where chairs and cushions are available. There is a short Dhamma talk and opportunity for questions. There is no cost although folks may contribute if they wish. Our Monk must cross the border and pay for toll and gas to come here every week.
  • Web site: www.windsormeditationgroup.org 
  • Languages: English and Thai
  • Contact: Sheila Duke or Gerry Steinberg
  • Updated September 6, 2007

  • World Peace Ten Thousand Buddhas Sarina Stupa Temple
  • 4303 River Rd.
  • Niagara Falls, Ont. L2E 3E8
  • 905-371-2678
  • Resident director and teacher: Ven Shan Kwang, Pure Land
  • Head: Ven. Sing Hong Fa Shi, Ven. Shing Chaung Fa Shi; affiliated with Cham Shan Temple
  • Since 1995; a traditional Chinese temple complex, all under construction. One building () contains meditation halls, kitchen, dining hall, library, and meeting rooms. A second building () will house an art collection.
  • Activities: none
  • Updated June 29, 2000

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