The Wutai Shan Buddhist Garden is a magnificent 535-acre temple complex in Cavan-Monaghan, near…read morePeterborough, Ontario. Managed by the Buddhist Association of Canada, it stands as the largest Chinese Buddhist site in North America. The grounds are inspired by the ancient Tang Dynasty. Strikingly, its massive wooden halls were constructed using traditional Dougong interlocking brackets entirely without nails. Visitors can explore the majestic Main Dharma Hall, serene walking paths, and beautiful thematic gardens surrounding Wisdom Lake. Replicating China's sacred Mount Wutai, this spiritual sanctuary serves as a peaceful haven for cultural exchange, meditation, and inner reflection

It is unbelievable that a location such as this is just 50 minutes north of Toronto! Spanning over…read more500 acres, the land in and around the Wutai Shan Buddhist halls and gardens has been cleared to place magnificent and massive statues and structures! It's a scale that is breathtaking and awe inspiring. Not only does the main hall stand as a giant on the center hill, but hills all around the hall are topped with golden statues of individuals key in Buddhist traditions. Rows upon rows of smaller statues - each unique - often surround the large statues to "protect" them. Inside the main hall, you will find the main prayer hall, snack counter, counter with prayer objects and protection mementos sold as a way to collect donations, relic room, and cafeteria with traditional Buddhist food (all vegetarian and without strong aromatics like onion and garlic). It is a truly powerful, impressive, spiritual location on the hill tops, and can be enjoyed by walking the ground or driving from shrine to shrine. It is an active religious site, and has that sense to it. It's not a tourist location trying to entertain its guests. We walked away astounded, inspired, and surprised in all the right ways. It is apparently continuously under construction as they keep expanding and adding to the grounds. A large portion below the smaller halls was being excavated for more structures and statue gardens, so expect a little of a mess as you make the drive up. There are also a few areas off-limits as the construction is being completed. Still very much worth visiting for the rest of the gardens however!

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. :)

I used to visit , from 2016/2017 to 2018…read more Good $5 (or more) foods. Bought 2 tix (a total of $70) for a bus ride (the other tix was for my bag, but I was willing to put my bag on my lap when a lady asked to sit next to me) ; I was one of the very first on the spot : the same lady asked me to sit under a broken aircon outlet (brrrr) , right above the wheel (nauseatingly bumpy) ; she and her companion (both showed up the latest) somehow convinced the volunteer to place me at her original seat. I do not speak Cantonese. Bought the $50 noodle combo for 2 : lack flavour, tiny portions, amazing decor/table/chairs.

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.

Tibetan Yoga teachings and Dharma practice from an actual Yogi from Tibet. It would appeal more for…read morethose who sincerely want to improve themselves, their Dharma practice or just their physical and mental state regardless of spiritual tradition. It is authentic Tibetan yoga, actually nobody else teaches it, a rare find.

Nice peaceful place to visit besides the fall. Most people don't know it. I happen to discover and…read moreI'm very happy.

Didn't go inside, but walked the peaceful grounds admiring the beautiful statues and architecture.read more

I started Taoist Tai Chi at first as a hobby. One year later, I am still practising Taoist Tai…read moreChi. Now I have more flexibility, strength and balance. I have a few health issues and Taoist Tai Chi helps me strengthen my neck and back to elevate the pain that I have.

After our arrival to the workshop I was in for a surprise. The workshop isn't just a workshop it's…read morea combo package where the customer is obligated to buy the 2 day workshop and 4 months of classes for $175. Similar to a bait and switch instead you only have one option. Also they were crowded and in the 2 phone conversations their was no mention of limited space being available. They will say the website says this etc. and maybe it does but our dealings were on the phone and the staff is not thorough. Also they should update the fact that their downtown location is shut down on Yelp and google. On a bright note their is a lot of seniors and it seems very social so I might try this again elsewhere.

I like it. Everything is in English; books, classes and retreats. You decide the class or practice…read moreyou want to take, or can ask for advise on which ones to take.. Some cost no money and some have a minimal charge. Very open about it, and its inexpensive when there is a charge (less than a movie ticket, which is my benchmark). It is open to everyone, Buddhists and non Buddhists alike. They teach you to meditate at your own pace, and if you don't go back nobody calls you or emails you.