Introduced with great fanfare

2026 Lunar New Year Prayer Ceremony

The first month of the lunar calendar is also called the Month of Miracles. On this auspicious day, through the blessings of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, the power of people's karmic force to abandon evil and cultivate good, and the corresponding power of practicing good deeds, the merit of each good deed will be many times greater than usual, even up to 100,000 times, and will be greater, deeper, and wider.

Buddhist temples and monasteries are sacred places for propagating the Dharma and saving all sentient beings. If we can aspire to build temples, compassionately save all sentient beings, and support the temples, pagodas, facilities, resources, food, lodging, repairs, study, practice, and operation services, the merit will be immeasurable! Through the blessings of the Three Jewels and our excellent deeds, we will purify our karmic obstacles, receive the protection of gods and humans, be free from evil spirits, enjoy wealth and health, have joyful friends, be at ease in body and mind, increase our blessings and wisdom, progress in every life, and ultimately achieve perfect enlightenment.

From New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival (January 15th of the lunar calendar), all merits from the virtuous deeds will be dedicated at each Dharma assembly! We are grateful to all virtuous individuals, fellow practitioners, and devotees for their offerings and participation in the Dharma assemblies! May this great event of the propagation of Buddhism be accomplished together!

Dharma Assembly Time

From February 16th, 2026 (Lunar New Year's Eve) to March 3rd, the Lantern Festival (January 15th of the lunar calendar)

Dharma Assembly Form

For details regarding the Buddhist ceremony, whether held in person or online, please refer to the announcements of each Dharma assembly.

Address

150 North Rivermede Road, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5B1

Event Preview

Date Time Activity
February 16, Monday 7:00 PM – 12:30 AM Bodhi Banquet & New Year's Eve Dharma Assembly
February 17, Tuesday 10:30 AM Grand Offering Ceremony Before the Buddha
February 21, Saturday 8:30 AM Golden Light Repentance and Offering Ceremony
February 28, Saturday 10:00 AM Conversion Ceremony
March 1st, Sunday 10:00 AM Grand Offering to the Buddha and Universal Buddha Ceremony for Prolonging Life
March 1st, Sunday 12:00 PM Spring Festival Garden Party
March 1st, Sunday All day Grand Offering Before the Buddha, Universal Prayer for Longevity, Lantern Festival Garden Party, Great Mengshan Dharma Assembly

February 18/19/20, 23/24/25/26/27
March 2/3

7:30 PM

Online Prajna Sutra Recitation Ceremony

Zoom ID: 597-534-0756
Password: 2026