Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto

Came here with my mom on our trip to Toronto to visit my aunt. This is one of the biggest temples I have been to in North America. Very nice and siren. The even offer classes to the public and have their own restaurants for member.

I love this temple. It holds a dear place in my heart as I have a plaque here for both sets of grandparents that I visit regularly — my parents bought a space for each of them back in the early 2000s when the temple recently opened. While it’s situated in a strange location with a few small strip mall stores around it, the temple itself is a portal to another world once you step inside. The beautiful statues and the chanting bring a sense of calm over you almost immediately.
Other awesome things about this temple include the classes they have: want to learn wing chun? or how to play the Chinese violin? Or how to write Chinese calligraphy? Then here’s your place! The classes are cheap and the community is extremely nice. I look forward to my Chinese violin lessons next year!
And lastly — the food here is amazing. It’s a bit pricy for $ 8, but let me tell you — the laksa here is insanely good. And it’s entirely vegetarian, but don’t let that stop you. The soup base is the best around, and the noodles are just right. They also have a large variety of teas for $ 8 a pot, which is a bit steep (ha! get it?) but their fruit tea is SO GOOD — and it comes with little biscuits, if that’s any consolation.
The catch? You have to be a member. And that will set you back $ 30 a year. But seriously, $ 30 a year? You can totally afford that, and the cost goes back to the temple — totally worth it. At the very least, stop by and check out the beautiful statues!

Peaceful, beautiful Buddhist temple. The minute you enter in, you feel good, positive energy around you. Decided to go for some meditation and try out some vegan food last Sunday. Laksa is my favourite, perfect for a winter afternoon. Also their teas are a must try, some of my favourite ones are Mixed berries, fresh fruits, dried fruit and tangerine. All dishes are priced at $ 7 which is cooked and served by volunteers of the temple. Look forward to go there again.

After my meeting in Mississauga I decided to drop by to this beautiful and very peaceful Buddhist temple. I always want to visit this place. I am glad I did today!
The staff (everyone is a volunteer here) were very friendly and helpful. They served me and others who walked in with a smile.
I know I will be back here very soon. My only regret-​why didn’t I come here any sooner.
I’ll leave you all with this beautiful quote found on the menu of their restaurant, Lotus Tea House — «A Kindness Received Is Returned Many Times Over».

I haven’t been to this temple in a few years, but my dad used to bring me here at least once a year when I was younger to observe people and learn rituals of Buddhism. I’m not religious at all, but I love to learn about people’s different beliefs and values.
While the place can get busy on weekends, it still feels like an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city giving you some zen and peace of mind. Also, as other reviewers have said, the temple is gorgeous and you have to appreciate the immaculate architecture here. Even if you aren’t Buddhist, it’s still worth a visit.
Verdict: check out this hidden gem of a building, no matter your religion.

Its a beautiful Buddhist temple. The architecture of the building is beautiful as it looks and feels like a temple. They have some fascinating things outside before you make your way in. Once you get in there is a huge hall for prayers and on your right you have all vegetarian café/​restaurant, which is reasonably priced.

The objectives of Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto are to promote the principles of Humanistic Buddhism and to foster peace and harmony among all peoples of the world. The founder, Venerable Master Hsing Yun, has guided this effort by providing educational opportunities, sponsoring cultural events, engaging in community service, and by extensively writing and teaching about the Buddhist path of wisdom and compassion.
Classes in English & Mandarin.