Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada) was founded on the compassionate vows of Venerable Master Miao Lien, which moved many virtuous Dharma protectors to come together and facilitate its construction, the first phase of which was completed in 1999. The temple adheres to the traditions of Suzhou Lingyen Mountain Temple in China, and the teachings of Patriarch Yin Kuang. Abiding by the ancient forest monastic practice traditions, the temple is well – recognized as a Pure Land monastery which actively promotes the Buddhadharma and purification of the mind, all while serving the community and working to facilitate religious and academic exchange between Eastern and Western cultures.

As part of turning the Dharma Wheel, both self – cultivation and public education are emphasized at Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada). In addition to the daily practice which consists of continuous recitation of the Buddha’s name, different Dharma events are held every month in accordance with significant commemorative days. The temple also brings people together to participate in community service work, and provide end-of-life care and prayer services for families . In its efforts to promote cultural and academic exchange between Eastern and Western cultures and introduce the Buddhadharma to more people, the temple hosts more than a thousand guests during group visits every year. Various Dharma materials have been published in response to the interest of Westerners. The third phase construction project is also actively underway, which will be a lively addition to multiculturalism in Canada.

In addition to group practice sessions open to the public, the temple provides a diverse selection of educational programs for people of different ages to enhance their understanding of Buddhist teachings. Every Saturday afternoon, a Meditation Workshop is held for English speakers to recite the Buddha’s name and investigate the Pure Land texts in a group setting. The Buddhist Youth program incorporates building positive affinities with the public through active service work, and nurturing virtuous roots, purifying the spirit, and building strong moral character through practice of stillness, meditation, and recitation of sutra texts. The Buddhist Children program is for children from the age of six to thirteen, with instruction in either Chinese or English on the topics of family values, moral and academic excellence, and how to be a good child at home and a good citizen in society.

At Lingyen Mountain Temple (Canada), t he pure sounds of recitation continue year – round with the Masters leading daily practice sessions, along with monthly chanting retreats, annual repentance services, and special Dharma events such as the Water and Land Grand Dharma Service and Flower Adornment Grand Dharma Service. The solemn and inspirational Dharma Services generate extraordinary meritorious virtues as they are conducted in accordance to the traditions of forest monasteries and the teachings of patriarchs throughout history . Activities such as the Chinese New Year Ringing the Bell Blessing Service, Bathing the Buddha Ceremony, Offering to the Sangha, and Temple Anniversary Pilgrimage are held on special commemorative days during the year.