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Beliefs

What do Buddhists believe?

In general, Buddhists believe:

  • We are all responsible for our own actions.
  • Unwholesome actions eventually bring negative results; wholesome actions eventually bring positive results.
  • We are all responsible for our own happiness.
  • Humans have the ability, with their own effort, to give up greed and hatred.
  • True happiness doesn’t come from our material possessions.

Specifically, they believe
  • The Buddha, named Gautama, discovered the true nature of reality.
  • He discovered the cause of suffering and the way to end it.
  • With this understanding, he attained enlightenment, completely removing the roots of greed, hatred, and delusion from his mind.
  • He taught these truths to the world and this information is still available to us today.
  • By practicing these teachings, others have also completely ended suffering in their lives.

If you find these ideas interesting, then you will definitely be able to learn more by participating in the activities at our monastery and meditation centre.
You may be wondering...
  • "Are there meditation classes?"
  • "Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Markham?"
  • "Can non-Buddhists benefit from your activities?"
  • "What happens at a monastery?"
  • "Who are the monks? Who are the lay people?"
  • "What can I expect when I visit?"

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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Toronto  at the
​Buddha Meditation Center of Greater Toronto

11175 Kennedy Road
Markham, ON L6C 1P2
(1km north of Elgin Mills)

info@Mahamevnawa.ca
+1 905-927-7117
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  • Home
  • Programs & Events
    • Programs >
      • Dhamma School
    • Monastery Calendar
    • We Care for You Team
    • We Care For You Past Projects
  • Donations
  • What to Expect
  • Opportunities
    • Lending Library
    • Pastoral Care
    • School and University Visits
    • Learn >
      • Buddhism
      • Meditation
      • Downloads
    • Staff Retreats
    • Meal Offerings
  • BUDDHA MEDITATION HALL
  • Subscribe
  • To Listen | ශ්‍රවණයට
  • Audio Books
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Pilgrimage to the Buddha’s Land
  • Stupa
  • Loving Kindness Meditation In Different Languages