Buddhism in Southwestern Ontario

The following list shows Buddhist temples and centers in Southwestern Ontario. Hamilton, Windsor, London, Guelph, Waterloo, Stoney Creek, Dorchester, Niagara Falls, St. Catherines, Kitchener

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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 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

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 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

Karma Kagyu Buddhist Meditation Centre of Niagara

Mailing address: 4225 Fly Rd

Campden, Ontario L0R 1G0

905-563-8971

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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

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

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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

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 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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