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What happens at a monastery?


The life of a monastery revolves around following the instructions of the Buddha: practicing generosity, practicing virtue, and developing the mind.

Every morning, Winnipeggers come to the monastery and offer food to the monks. While they are here they have the opportunity to learn how to practice the Buddha’s teaching in their daily lives. If they have questions or need advice, the monks are available to talk with them. The monks encourage them to follow the five training precepts the Buddha gave to lay people.

Using the material support offered by the lay people, the monks can then spend their time devoted to meditation, study, and Dhamma discussions.

In the evenings and on the weekends there are activities organized for the public to come and practice the Buddha’s teachings. Some of these focus on meditation, some focus on learning, and some focus on practices like chanting. There are some activities especially for young adults and children.

From time to time lay people will gather at the monastery to organize social service activities such as blood drives and collections for local food banks.

You may be wondering...
  • "Are there meditation classes?"
  • "Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Markham?"
  • "Can non-Buddhists benefit from your activities?"
  • "What do Buddhists believe?"
  • "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
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      • 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