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Established in 1978, and located on the edge of the picturesque Rouge Valley,
Toronto Maha Vihara today is not only a prominent landmark in the eastern outskirts of Toronto, but
also a monument to the vision and conviction of the early pioneers
of the Sri Lankan expatriate Buddhist community in the Greater
Toronto Area. It is the first Theravada Buddhist Temple in Canada
and is administered by Toronto Mahavihara Society, a registered Charity Organization
The primary social objective of Buddhism is to discourage rift and promote harmony
among all beings. Its concept and rationale are based on natural law.
Hence, it is a Dhamma rather than a conventional religion.
Conflicts and threats to peace arise only when the three-fold ills
of hate, greed and delusion enter the human mind. They are created
by man, not by nature. Buddhism shows us that the more one moves
away from Dhamma, the closer he moves towards disaster.
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World peace
can never be attained through the media and propaganda alone. The
more crucial factor is the inner peace and contentment within us
all. Toronto MahaVihara provides the ideal environment for this purpose.
It is open to all, irrespective of nationality, race, color, creed
or social class.
The serene
place of worship, the library, the meditation sessions, the Dhamma
discourses and other opportunities available for exchange of ideas
are a blessing to us, in attaining inner peace and
contentment. The Sunday Dhamma School provides a place of education for the young
in Buddhist Philosophy and more importantly Buddhist culture, at the prime of life.
We welcome you to be a part of this vibrant community and make use of the opportunities
for your spiritual development.
May All Beings be Happy and Peaceful |
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