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Aiding the Cyclone Victims of Sri Lanka Nov-Dec 2025

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:32:50 -0500

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Dear Devotees and Friends,

As you may already be aware, Cyclone Ditwah has struck Sri Lanka with devastating force. Severe floods and landslides have claimed many lives and left thousands of families without homes or basic necessities.

Our Temple is now collecting funds to support those affected and to help them rebuild their lives during this difficult time.

Your generous contribution will bring great merit and provide much-needed relief and hope to the victims.

Donations can be made through our dedicated CanadaHelps page.

Please spare your kind donation that will help bringing some light to the victims.

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Kathina Day - 10th Friday and 11th Saturday of October 2025

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:49:16 -0400

Kathina - Buddhist Thanksgiving Day! Gifts for the Temple!

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 09:45:57 -0400

Note of Thanks from Ven. Kulugammana Dhammawasa Thero

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:48:09 -0400

Dear Devotees, Well-Wishers, Friends of the Temple, and all those who contributed in various ways to making the New Chaithya Project a great success,

Last Saturday, we had the great pleasure of opening the magnificent new Chaithya and the Samadhi Buddha Statue to the public—the most significant project undertaken since the opening of the New Temple Building in 2012.

On behalf of the Halton Peel Buddhist Cultural Society, the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre, the Resident Monks, and the West End Dhamma School, I would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who contributed to the successful completion of the Chaithya Project. Your unwavering support, dedication, and generosity have brought this significant milestone to fruition, enriching our community and strengthening our shared spiritual journey.

To our donors: your financial contributions—including those through the sponsorship of Chaithya artefacts, the Golden Brick Wall Program, and direct donations—have been instrumental in turning our vision into reality. Your belief in our mission has provided the foundation for this sacred space, which will serve as a beacon of peace and mindfulness for generations to come.

To the Chaithya Project Committee, the Dayaka Sabha, and the hundreds of volunteers who came together to help: your countless hours of hard work—from planning and coordination to hands-on efforts—have been the heartbeat of this project. Your commitment reflects the true spirit of community and selflessness that lies at the core of our Buddhist values.

To our community members and supporters: your encouragement, participation in our programs, and shared enthusiasm have inspired us throughout this journey. Whether through attending our daily worship, meditation classes, or Sunday Dhamma School, your presence has reinforced the importance of this project as a space “Where Friendships Begin and Never End.”

The Chaithya Project stands as a testament to our collective efforts to foster spiritual growth, cultural preservation, and community unity. It is a place where all are welcome to practice mindfulness, engage in Buddhist teachings, and build connections that transcend generations. We are deeply honored to have you as part of this endeavor.

As we celebrate this achievement, we invite you to join us for upcoming programs at the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre, where we will continue to nurture our community through worship, meditation, and educational initiatives. Your continued support will help sustain our mission to provide spiritual guidance and cultural enrichment to the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

May you all be well and happy!

With profound gratitude and blessings,

Venerable Kulugammana Dhammawasa Nayaka Thero -On behalf of the Board of Trustees, Halton Peel Buddhist Cultural Society, West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre, the Resident Monks, and the West End Dhamma School

Photo credit to: Janaka Mohan, Kithsiri Mallawarachchi, and Shyamalee Mallawarachchi.

Invitation - Chaithya Opening Ceremony

Thu, 29 May 2025 17:45:36 -0400

Program - Chaithya Opening Ceremony

Thu, 29 May 2025 14:50:33 -0400

Chaithya Opening Day Parking Arrangement (Sat 31st of May 2025)

Thu, 29 May 2025 13:08:22 -0400

Location	Address	Spots	Walk Mins

Salvation Army Church	3173 Cawthra Rd	60	2
(Parking allowed until 3.00 PM)

Mini Skool	3153 Cawthra Rd	20	2
(Whole day parking)

St John Dixe Cemetery and Crematorium	719 Dundas St E	350	10
(Whole day parking)

Mississauga City Baptist Church	3434 Cawthra Rd	90	15
(Whole day parking)

Dixie Presbyterian Church	3065 Cawthra Rd	35	3
(Whole day parking)

Street Parking	Greenway Meadow Cr	40	6
(Parking allowed between 8.00 AM - 2.00 PM)

Street Parking	Candela Drive	40	8
(Parking allowed between 8.00 AM - 2.00 PM)

Important:

There is no parking at the Temple premises
The Drop-off Location is the Salvation Army Church Car Park. There is a gate from the Salvation Army Church Car Park to the Temple premises.
Please try to carpool
Park at your own risk, and always park legally

Thank you, and we are looking forward to seeing you at the Chaithya Opening Ceremony!

New Chaithya Opening Ceremony 31st of May 2025

Thu, 29 May 2025 12:58:04 -0400

New Chaithya (Pagoda) Project

Mon, 26 Jun 2023 15:27:01 -0400

Dear Devotees, and Friends of the Temple,

We are blessed to share the wonderful news of our new project at the Temple, made possible by the esteemed blessings of the Venerable Monks, the Trustees, and the unwavering support from the Dayaka Sabha, the devoted Temple community, and our dear friends.

Together, we are embarking on a momentous endeavor – the addition of a majestic Pagoda (Chaithya) and a sublime Buddha Statue to our beloved Temple.

Ceremony to lay the Foundation Stones for the Chaithya (Pagoda) was held on Sunday the 25th of June 2023 headed by the esteemed Chief Abbot of the Temple, Ven. Kulugammana Dhammawasa Thero, alongside the participation of Ven. Dr. Mawarale Bhaddiya Thero, the Venerable Monks, and our cherished friends and devotees.

It is with great joy that we invite you to join us in celebrating the new milestone of the history of our Temple, and contribute to the project.

You can reserve your Golden Bricks by visiting this link - Reserve Golden Bricks

You can send your kind donations via Interac e-Transfer, Cheque, Cash or Credit Card payment via CanadaHelps page. Details of how to send the donations can be found here.

We count on your kind donations in making this project a success!

May you all be well, happy and peaceful!

Sil Program Days 2026

Tue, 11 May 2021 20:09:39 -0400

2026-01-04 Sunday	Durutu Full Moonday
2026-02-01 Sunday	Nawam Full Moonday
2026-03-01 Sunday	Madin Full Moonday
2026-04-05 Sunday	Bak Full Moonday
2026-05-03 Sunday	Vesak Full Moonday
2026-05-10 Sunday	Vesak - Children Sil Day Program
2026-06-28 Sunday	Poson Full Moonday
2026-07-26 Sunday	Asala Full Moonday - Vas Aradhana
2026-08-30 Sunday	Nikini Full Moonday
2026-09-27 Sunday	Binara Full Moonday
2026-10-25 Sunday	Vap Full Moonday
2026-11-06/07 Friday & Saturday	Annual Katina Poojawa
2026-11-22 Sunday	Il Full Moonday
2026-12-20 Sunday	Uduwap Full Moonday.

Adults Sil Program:

09:00am to 11:30am - Conducted by Ven, Dr. Bhante Saranapala (Observance of Ata Sil, Buddha Puja, Guided Meditation)

12:30pm to 02:00pm - Conducted by Resident Monks (Dhamma Sakachcha)

02:15pm to 03:30pm - Conducted by Resident Monks (Dhamma Sermon)

04:00pm to 05:00pm - Conducted by Resident Monks (Buddha Puja, Termination of Ata Sil)