In Toronto...
The Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Toronto, also known as The Buddha Meditation Centre of Greater Toronto is a place for people to learn and practice the teachings of the Buddha as preserved faithfully in the scriptures of Theravada Buddhism. The lay community is led by fully ordained monks (bhikkhus).
We offer a variety of regular activities such as Dhamma Talks (sermons), Day long meditation retreats (Uposatha observance), and children's and teens classes in Sinhala and English language.
We join with WeCareForYou Charity to perform community events such as Blood Drives, Food & Clothes Drives, Tree planting events, Community Clean up events, Helping the Sick events, Mental Health Programs etc.
We actively serve the community all across the greater Toronto area, from Guelf, Milton, Brampton and Mississauga in the east; to Whidbey and Ajax in the west; to Arora, Newmarket and Georgina in the north; and everywhere in between.
You are welcome to rejoice in our verity of services performed to the community as
Mahamevnawa Youth Wing Toronto
Noble Friends of Toronto
Buddha Meditation Centre of Toronto
Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Toronto
If you have any questions, send us an email at [email protected] or call us at (905)927-7117.
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About Mahamevnawa
Mahamevanawa Buddhist Monastery was established to benefit the spiritual development of human beings through the teachings of Buddha. Founded in 1999 in Sri Lanka by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, its sole purpose is to spread the original teachings of the Buddha. The monastery is a warm and welcoming place for everyone to investigate true happiness through Dhamma and meditation. Learn more about our monasteries in Sri Lanka.