What's Happening Now at the Centre?
Land Acquisition for a New Monks’ Residence: A New Chapter for Our Temple!
Dear Devotees, Friends, and Well-Wishers,
It is with immense joy and gratitude that we share an important milestone in the journey of our temple. Through our collective merits, dedication, and shared vision, our temple has taken a significant step towards acquiring an adjacent plot of land for the construction of a new residence for our venerable monks, having signed the purchase agreement and secured the property with the required initial deposit.
This initiative reflects our deep respect and gratitude for the monks who have devoted their lives to preserving the Buddha’s teachings and providing spiritual guidance, Dhamma and meditation programs, and compassionate support to our community.
Honouring Our Monks and Strengthening Our Community
Over the years, our existing accommodation has become increasingly cramped, with limited peacefulness and privacy for our resident monks. We also welcome a significant number of visiting monks throughout the year, yet our current facilities do not provide sufficient accommodation to host them in a dignified manner.
This new project will address these challenges by providing a peaceful, dedicated living environment for our resident monks while expanding accommodation capacity for visiting monks.
Moreover, as our devotee community continues to grow, the improved facilities will enable us to offer Dhamma teachings, meditation programs, retreats, and other Buddhist activities to more people than the current facility accommodates.
Building Our Long-Term Vision
With your generosity and support, we have carried out a few construction and expansion projects over the years, including building the main shrine room complex, Pagoda, Samadhi statue and the adjoining landscaping features.
This is going to be the final major construction project that forms part of our broader vision to develop the West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre into a vibrant hub of Buddhist learning, spiritual practice, meditation, and cultural activities serving communities across North America.
Our Journey Begins: An Invitation to Join Hands
With the purchase agreement now signed and the initial deposit made, we are embarking on the next important stage of this journey: raising the remaining funds required to complete the land acquisition and, subsequently, building the monks’ residence.
We humbly invite devotees, families, friends, and well-wishers to join hands with the temple. Whether through financial contributions, volunteer service, professional expertise, or other forms of support, every contribution will be deeply valued.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation for your continued devotion, generosity, and unwavering support.
May the merits of this noble endeavour bring blessings, peace, and well-being to all.
With Metta and Gratitude,
Ven. Kulugammana Dhammawasa (Chief Abbot on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Dayaka Sabha) Halton Peel Buddhist Cultural Society (HPBCS) West End Buddhist Temple and Meditation Centre
Aiding the Cyclone Victims of Sri Lanka Nov-Dec 2025
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Dear Devotees and Friends,
As you may already be aware, Cyclone Ditwah has struck Sri Lanka with devastating force. Severe floods and landslides have claimed many lives and left thousands of families without homes or basic necessities.
Our Temple is now collecting funds to support those affected and to help them rebuild their lives during this difficult time.
Your generous contribution will bring great merit and provide much-needed relief and hope to the victims.
Donations can be made through our dedicated CanadaHelps page.
Please spare your kind donation that will help bringing some light to the victims.
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Kathina Day - 10th Friday and 11th Saturday of October 2025
Kathina - Buddhist Thanksgiving Day! Gifts for the Temple!
Note of Thanks from Ven. Kulugammana Dhammawasa Thero
News and Updates
New Chaithya Opening Ceremony 31st of May 2025
Register your children for Dhamma School year 2025/26
Dear parents and the Children of West End Dhamma School,
Wishing you all to be well and happy!
We are happy to announce that West End Dhamma School registration is now open for 2025/2026 school year.
New Dhamma School Year will begin on Sunday, September 21st, 2025
This year too, the Dhamma School will be held physically at the same location as the last year.
Mississauga Secondary School, 550 Courtneypark Dr W, Mississauga, ON L5W 1L9
Please register each of your children who are in Kindergarten and above separately using the below form for the 2024/25 year Dhamma School enrollment,
Dhamma School 2025/26 Online Registration Form
(registration must be completed using the above online form, and there will be no physical forms)
Application deadline: Sunday, September 14th, 2025
Dhamma School Start Date: Sunday, September 21st, 2025
Medium of teaching: English
Typical Dhamma School program is as follows,
3.00 - 3.30 PM: Buddha Vandana, Meditation, Dhamma Talk, and Announcements (physical presence required)
3.30 - 4.30 PM: Physical Classroom based Learning
4.30 - 5.00 PM Reserved for additional discussions/quizzes or activity time
Dhamma School Calendar can be found here
If you have any questions about the registration or missed the deadline, please contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Hope to see all of you back in Dhamma School for 2025/26!
Many blessings!
Ven. Dr. Bhante Saranapala
Principal
West End Dhamma School
Provide food and basic necessities to families in Sri Lanka
We have received a number of requests for help from organizations and trusted sources in Sri Lanka to provide food and basic necessities to families in dire need. Ven. Dhammawassa Nayaka Hamuduruwo is leading this initiative. While we are very sensitive and understand the difficulties faced by each of you, we humbly request your support in contributing funds to these trusted organizations in Sri Lanka. If you would like to participate in this initiative, you may donate via email transfer as follows.
Recipient Name = Halton Peel Buddhist Cultural Society
Recipient email = This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
In the Comments section of the email transfer, please indicate your “Name”, “contact telephone number” and the following text “Sri Lanka COVID-19 Help”.
Online Programs - Add them to your Calendars
Online English Daily Programs
(1) Daily Guided meditation with some words of wisdom for adults
Conducted by Bhante Saranapala
From 1pm to 2pm
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YOUTUBE LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/user/westendbuddhistmedia
(2) Daily guided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation for kids
Conducted by Bhante Saranapala
From 6:30pm to 7pm
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YOUTUBE LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/user/westendbuddhistmedia
(3) Daily Buddha Vandana, Buddha Puja, Aloka Puja and Pirith Chanting
Conducted by the Venerable Monks of the Temple
From 8pm to 9pm
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YOUTUBE LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/user/westendbuddhistmedia
Online English Weekly Programs
(1) Wednesday Meditation Program in English
Conducted by Bhante Saranapala
From 6pm to 7pm
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YOUTUBE LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/user/westendbuddhistmedia
Online Sinhala Weekly Programs
(1) Sutra Sakachcha
Conducted by Ven. Keembiela Kassapa Thero
From 6pm to 7pm every Saturday
Zoom Meeting: https:
Meeting ID: 784 223 9232 Passcode: E9ricu
(2) Friday Meditation Program in Sinhala
Conducted by Ven. Veyangoda Dhammissara Thero
From 6pm to 7pm every Saturday
Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89611739070?pwd=SzJ1ckZwMGIwY0R6ZlNSWlVIM1crQT09
Meeting ID: 896 1173 9070 Passcode: 845160
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