Been meaning to visit for a long time and went on a weekend…read more The space is serene and beautiful with different rooms to explore. It's a prime location within the GTA so it's relatively easy to get to and good for people who want to pray and meditate. They also have a large dining hall in the lower level. You purchase a lunch box meal ticket first ($15/box) and then head into the hall to receive your meal. We came around 12:30pm for lunch but most of the food was already served but still enough to enjoy a vegetarian meal. Our meal included white rice and three vegetables, though it tasted large and portion was reasonable, it didn't fully match the photo of what I thought I was getting. Regardless the meal was filling and well seasoned and you can get a soup as well. Theres a few long tables and you can pull out the plastic stools from under the tables to sit. Dropping one star only because I saw a large earwig like insect moving inside the table throughout the meal which made me a hesitate for a bit.

Place to pray if you are Buddhist or visitor to see the statues and go for vegetarian noodle, tea…read moreor dessert. There are quite a bit of statue of Quan Yin and some other Buddha. You may want to hit the big bell 3 times. You may want to write your wish or greeting to your family and put it in a specific area. It is the temple which owns 'Wu Tai Shan' in Peterborough and have more statue to see. There are monks that pray in the morning and afternoon. There are indoor parking too.

Love this temple very beautiful, I go for the service. I went to a few Dharma class great knowledge…read moreand wisdom. Food is always good I've never not enjoyed, everything is very tasty! Looking forward to my next vist Namo Buddha

I've been to this Temple pre and during pandemic. So here is a capture of both experiences…read more Prepandemic, there are offering of inscents and donation box and access to the museum, you can walk through all the rooms freely and go to the bookstore. The place can be a bit busy but not crowded on weekends. In the basement the bell would rig every hour with a vegetarian serve that is good for around $7 and you can go for seconds if theres still something-food tray style nothing fancy but very tasty. During pandemic, restrictions to the main room, no access to inscents and no access to other rooms or museum. No access to vegetarian lunch. What's fun is if you go to the washroom on the main floor you will pass a bulletin board with all the.politicians who passed through in person (or virtually during pandemic). Presently access if by appointment and the staff check for You Can Go app clearance. :)

It's nice to have a Buddhist temple in the city and within the neighbourhood. I usually don't go…read moreto temples regularly, but go annually as part of the Chinese new year's tradition at midnight for the blessing and welcoming of the lunar new year (almost like attending midnight Christmas mass). Normally everyone would have to remove their footwear before entering the temple, but because of the Chinese new year and numerous people coming and going they forego the rule. The temple itself is conveniently located on Bathurst just south of Dundas St. West and upon entering you're welcomed with incense for praying and blessing to the Buddhas. The venue is a decent size and decorated very tastefully and not too extravagant. There was definitely a feeling of zen upon entering and the energy is a positive feeling. They offer vegetarian lunches on new year's day in the basement and have an array of events going on throughout the year which I haven't participated in since I only attend the temple for new year's. Don't feel intimidated to visit the temple if you're not Asian as the temple welcomes everyone and there's always someone on hand to explain the customs and ceremonies.

A jewel in TO and in every city where these temple exists. Even if you are an atheist I would…read morerecommend you visit this temple to see the hand stoned carved temple, not only marble but even with wood. Just pure beauty. You have to cover your knees and shoulders while visiting and remove your shoes when you enter. The spiritual portion is one story up and the museum is on main (you may skip) There is snack shop that is not for profit that sells amazing snacks to take home. Must visit. There is a gift shop as well.

Amazing place to visit. Sayona Food is all time favourite and quality 101% pure. Worth going to…read moresuch place where you can accomplish your desired taste

Highly recommend this temple for anyone interested in mindfulness. They offer wonderful meditation…read morecourses and services for all ages, including kids. The community is very welcoming and inclusive, making it a great place to learn about traditional Chinese culture and find inner harmony. Place is very zen mode and well maintained, staff and monk are very very helpful to everyone

I've been coming here since I was a kid! And for as long as I could remember, my family would…read morealways have lunch at this Buddhist temple every Chinese New Year Day. It is a small temple where they serve a vegetarian luncheon cafeteria-styled from 12-8pm... but only on the 1st and 15th day of every month in the lunar Chinese calender! On regular days, I think they are open for prayers, mediations and spiritual classes. Since today is CNY, our family once again visited this temple for the vegetarian luncheon. Minimum is $12 for the meal... but you are welcome to donate more as you wish. Those who work in the kitchen are majority senior volunteers. They are very involved in serving the Buddhist community in Scarborough/Markham area and providing a warm and delicious meal for us on these special occasions! The meal includes veggie soup, white rice, tofu mix, veggie mix, bean curd skin, egg crisps with sweet and sour sauce, water and tea. It has been the same food with the same consistency and taste over the past 10-15 years lol... they seriously perfected it lol. A variety of snacks are also available on the side table right when you enter upstairs: chips, candies, chocolates, biscuits, cookies, peanuts, etc. Things you must note while dining there: Only eat as much as you can eat... you can go back for seconds and thirds. But do not waste any food. You cannot pack food home if you are unable to finish. It's a nice cleanse for me from time to time. We hardly eat enough veggies anyway! And the food is healthy and not bland at all. You can certainly give it a try!

The place where we found Saint Gajanan Maharaj kurti to worship, most peaceful place to visitread more

Good place to get along with an awesome bengali community. First time in Canada, not felt like away…read morefrom home.

very beautiful place. everyone was very nice to us and i will definetly come back again for poojaread more