“Every Journey in this World is a Path to Happiness” is a Chinese New Year message for the Year of the Rat 2020 from Venerable Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan.

To welcome the Year of the Rat, Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto will be holding the New Year Festival Activities to celebrate the Chinese New Year from January 18 to 26. Come and light lamps as offerings to the Buddhas, sound the bell of peace, and participate in Dharma services to welcome the New Year.

Everyone is welcome to visit Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto this Chinese New Year for festivities and joy. Bring home auspicious blessings and wisdom. We wish that Every Journey in this World is a Path to Happiness this coming New Year.

Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto

2020 Chinese New Year Festival Activities

Lunar New Year Fair

Jan 18 & Jan 19, 2020 (Sat/Sun) 11:00am–3:00pm

Jan 24, 2020 (Fri) 1:00pm – Jan 25, 2020 (Sat) 1:00am

Jan 25, 2020 (Sat) 11:00am–3:00pm

Chinese New Year's Eve Chanting Service

Jan 24, 2020 (Fri) 8:00pm–9:30pm

New Year's First Incense Offering

Jan 24, 2020 (Fri) 10:30pm – Jan 25, 2020 (Sat) 1:00am

Ringing of Peace Bell

Jan 24, 2020 (Fri) 11:00pm – Jan 25, 2020 (Sat) 1:00am

Chinese New Year's Chanting Service

Jan 25, 2020 (Sat) 10:00am–12:30pm

Jan 26, 2020 (Sun) 10:00am–12:30pm

FGS Temple of Toronto Chinese New Year Shuttle bus services are available on January 25 & 26, 2020. For locations & time, please see below. Fee: $10 per person.

For reservation, please call Fo Guang Shan Temple of Toronto at (905) 814-0465 before January 22, 2020.