BLIA Toronto YAD
6525 Millcreek Drive L5N 7K6 Mississauga, ON, Canada

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto and Buddha’s Light International Association Fundraiser in support of The Mississauga Food Bank Even during the best of times, neighbours living with a low-income struggle to afford all of their necessities. Emergencieslike the COVID-19 pandemicput unimaginable stress on already tight budgets. During this difficult time, The Mississauga Food Bank is working hard to ensure those living in poverty or whose financial circumstances have ab...ruptly changed can access healthy and nutritious food. We believe that if we come together, we can raise critical funds to support the food bank during this time of need. Our gift will make it possible for The Mississauga Food Bank to distribute emergency bags, consisting of nonperishable goods, fresh food and produce, personal care items, and essentials like baby formula, and diapers. You can make donations online or drop-off any non-perishable food items at the collection boxes outside Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto front entrance every day before 3pm, except Monday until October 18. Any amount of donation made online, the tax receipt will be issued directly by Mississauga Food Bank. Click below to learn more on how to make donation online. Donate today to ensure our neighbours have access to healthy and nutritious food.

While we share and learn from Buddha, BLIA Toronto members have a vision to share Dharma messages through the virtual world. Dharma Verse is a project launched by Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto and co-organized by Toronto Buddha's Light International Association (BLIA) Radiance subchapter and BLIA Toronto YAD (Young Adult Division) to continue to share the dharma with the community. We will publish YouTube videos of members reading Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s Engli...sh dharma verses from a few of his book. These passages will be accompanied by artwork by Radiance, YAD, and other community members. To celebrate Venerable Master Hsing Yun's birthday (September 9), we launch the first episode of "Dharma Verse" today! There will be new episodes every Wednesday on the Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto YouTube channel. We are excited to finally share this project with you! Find out more about Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto and connect with us! Website: http://www.fgs.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FGSToronto YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/fgstoronto Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fgstoronto Also, new FGS Toronto Instagram account for everyone to follow!

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Hi everyone! Toronto YAD is having a heart-to-heart with our Abbess Venerable Chueh Fan, and we would love to know what you want to discuss! Submit your questions and topics here: https://docs.google.com//1g1ScAklICre2ZYC0ciq2X4/viewform We hope to see you soon #BLIAYAD #YADSORAD # #FoGuangShanTempleofToronto

"Beyond the distance, connecting our hearts, moving forward with faith." The 2020 International Buddha's Light Young Adult Conference was held on August 1st at 11 am (GMT +8). Nearly 800 youths from 23 countries on 5 continents who participated in the online conference by using ZOOM. Venerable Hui Chuan, the chief executive of BLIA-YAD World Headquarters, served as the chairman and Venerable Tzu Jung, the deputy president of BLIA World Headquarters, joined the conference together to be concerned about the youths. This year, with the theme of "Faith and Legacy", the conference used several online interactive software to discuss Humanistic Buddhism and learn together as well as breaking down the distance and language barriers. #2020IBLYAC #BLIAYAD # #YADSORAD #

This year’s conference song Connecting Hearts" #2020IBLYAC #BLIAYAD

With physical distancing measures in place, BLIA Toronto still wanted devotees to celebrate Sangha Day. BLIA Toronto hosted Fo Guang Shan of Toronto's first Drive Thru Sangha Offering on July 26, 2020. If you weren't able to participate, here's a quick recap of the event! Created by our Toronto YAD member, Leslie Seto.

Join Dr. Ranjana Mitra (Executive Director of Community Environment Alliance) online for "Humanistic Buddhism and Life series: The Environment and Me" on Saturday August 8, 15, Sept 5 & 12 at 2pm-3pm. Register online: http://www.bit.ly/environmentandme After registration, you will receive an invitation with a Zoom link.

Sangha Day Celebration Drive-Thru Sangha Offering and Blessing Event Sangha Day is an important Buddhist festival. It is a celebration in honor of the Buddhist ...community. Offering Sangha represents filial piety to parents and also building the merit together to sustain the propagation of Humanistic Buddhism to benefit all sentient beings. To celebrate the Sangha Day this year, you are welcome to join us in the first outdoor sangha offering and blessing event. This event will be conducted using drive-thru manner. Content: Homage to the Buddha Offering to the Sangha Receiving purification and blessings Bring home with Sangha Day souvenirs Organizer: BLIA Toronto Chapter Date: July 26th, 2020 (Sunday) Time: 11:00 am12:00 pm Venue: Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto 6525 Millcreek Drive, Mississauga, ON, L5N 7K6 *Register before July 23 *Please call BLIA Toronto at 905-814-0465 or 905-944-8301 *Please follow instructions upon arrival

! ! 202081 ? ... https://Bliayad.blia.org.tw/BliaYoung Extra! Extra! The first Online IBLYAC will be held on August 1, 2020. How can you miss a series of wonderful activities such as cultural exchange, subdivision affairs sharing and more? Sign up now! Reg. URL: https://Bliayad.blia.org.tw/BliaYoung Moving Forward with Faith Connection Beyond Distance # #

Our event is today at 4pm EST! See you on Zoom: https://sunlife-ca.zoom.us/j/8318763537 Are you feeling lost or uncertain when thinking of your future? Toronto YAD is hosting a career forum with guest speakers from Radiant Legacy Division! What better way to receive guidance than from former YADs who have been in your position before.

Are you feeling lost or uncertain when thinking of your future? Toronto YAD is hosting a career forum with guest speakers from Radiant Legacy Division! What better way to receive guidance than from former YADs who have been in your position before. Join us on Zoom this Saturday, June 27th at 4pm EST (1pm PST). Link will be shared on Saturday morning!

2020 Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto Humanistic College Online Courses Information for online course: 1. In order to adapt to the changes of times and the co...nvenience of devotees in learning Dharma, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto has arranged online courses. 2. For the convenience of course management, we will be using Google Meet. Students who want to register for the class must use a Gmail account. Please confirm that you have a Gmail account before signing up. 3. After registration, you will receive an invitation with a link to enter the classroom. Rules and regulations for online course: 1. To respect the lecturer/instructor, the course is only open to registered students. Please do not circulate the class videos and handouts. 2. If you do not meet the rules and regulations, the Humanistic College reserves the right to withdraw your registration.