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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery and Buddha Meditation Centre of Greater Toronto

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👍👍 A beautiful and tranquil monastery. The monks residing here are very knowledgeable, kind and always friendly. A great place to learn Dhamma, or to join in the numerous meditation programs they host. No matter your skill level, there is a class for you. Everyone at this monastery is extremely welcomi... People often mention meditation, learn, visit, programs, monastery, peaceful, practice, beautiful, Buddhist, monks,


Address

11175 Kennedy Rd, Markham, ON L6C 1P2, Canada

Website

www.mahamevnawa.ca

Contact

+1 905-927-7117

Rating on Google Maps

4.90 (145 reviews)


Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: meditation (23) learn (18) visit (13) programs (11) monastery (11) peaceful (9) practice (9) beautiful (8) Buddhist (8) monks (7)
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  • 5/5 Sam d. 5 years ago on Google • 368 reviews
    A very peaceful place of worship for Buddhists. I like going there when no events are taking place as you can experience the calm and the peacefulness . If you check the website you can find out program dates and times. There is lots of programs that takes place monthly for adults and for children and in different languages (English, Sinhala, French).
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nuvin S. 6 years ago on Google • 16 reviews
    A beautiful and tranquil monastery. The monks residing here are very knowledgeable, kind and always friendly. A great place to learn Dhamma, or to join in the numerous meditation programs they host. No matter your skill level, there is a class for you. Everyone at this monastery is extremely welcoming so don't hesitate to visit.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arjuna G. 2 years ago on Google
    A truly beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming monastery for all ages, religions, and backgrounds to learn about the true Buddhist teachings and many meditations. Many programs are held here every week for everyone to join, no matter if you are new or with years of experience. The residing monks are very kind, compassionate, and friendly to talk with and to ask questions. It’s the perfect calm place to meditate on your own or with friends, and everyone at the premises is helpful and assists you to give a positive experience. There are also many volunteering programs such as blood donation drives, tree plantings, community cleanups, food drives etc. which are organized by the youth group which give a huge impact on our community. A great place for students to volunteer and learn meditation! I highly recommend everyone to come to visit the monastery at any time whether to join a program or even to see the beautiful structures and beauty of the serene monastery. It is a place that is a significant part of my life and I wish for everyone to come, see and experience the joy and peace of their lives in this beautiful monastery!
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amit S. 3 years ago on Google • 221 reviews
    A very nice and calm place. I was there today and did not know we have a budhha monastery here so close. Would recommend to visit there to feel the positive vibe of the place.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ashan s. 2 years ago on Google • 8 reviews
    One of the most peaceful places that I have been. The meditation practices and all the other programs have been very beneficial to my personal and professional wellbeing. Highly recommend to anyone who is looking to learn meditation, Buddhism or even to get advice for person wellbeing. Overall, a great premises to visit where you will not be disappointed.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S j. 2 years ago on Google
    A serene, beautiful place to visit. They have great programs such as beginner meditation sessions, introduction to Buddhism, and advance programs as well. All of them are offered completely free, and you don't even need to register. The monks and the people are exceptionally kind and welcoming. Great place to go learn about Buddhism, or to learn about how to meditate. Edit 2022/June/11: Still as welcoming and serene as before. The monks are super nice, they have deep Dhamma classes, monthly 8 precept programs and much more. Anyone who wants to just check this monastery out should go because it's absolutely stunning and well maintained.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D I. 1 year ago on Google • 150 reviews
    This was my first visit to participate in the Buddhist Parade plus see Katina (robe offering) ceremony. The grounds are beautiful and maintained very well. The temple is awesome.. so serene and peaceful.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rukshan R. 5 years ago on Google • 21 reviews
    Excellent place to learn Buddhism & practice meditation. People can do volunteering in every 1st Sunday of the Month. There are programs for kids to learn Buddhism in every 1st & 2nd Sunday afternoon.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sachcha G. 5 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Absolutely this a great place for people from all background to learn inner peace and meditation in this very life. So please join with them to achieve true happiness in this life.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mike D. 7 years ago on Google
    Wonderful group of men came to my place of work and provided donation to homeless youth. Very much appreciated.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kapila H. 5 years ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Sri Lanka Buddhist temple. Peaceful environment with parking free. There are meditation programs for everyone who wants to be relaxed the mind. Would recommend for anyone.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dylan S. 5 years ago on Google
    Peaceful and welcoming. Great place to learn and practice meditation. Intro to meditation classes are held evey week, where they go through the basics of meditation. The newly built meditation hall is open from 8am to 9pm on weekdays , where anyone can come in and practice meditation privately. Everyone i came across in the monastery was very friendly and were more than happy to show me around the premises. Highly recomend this place if you want to practice meditation
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Janaka Suranjith R. 6 years ago on Google
    Best place to learn true Buddhist philosophy
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dev G. 1 year ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Very peaceful and beautiful place. Learned many things about meditation, mindfulness, and buddhism. Everyone was so welcoming even if you are new or of different backgrounds. The monks are very friendly, kind, and if they notice a new face to the community, they try to make you feel as comfortable and welcomed as possible. I hope to visit with my family and friends!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Viraj B. 6 years ago on Google
    Namo buddhaya!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chandana V. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice to have a peaceful meditation
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sumith K. 5 years ago on Google
    A good place to learn meditation and higher level of virtue
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dantha Aravind Mallawa A. 7 years ago on Google
    An open community, friendly people, an informative and peaceful center, and calms all who enter the premises of the monastery!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thusyantharooban T. 2 months ago on Google • 57 reviews New
    Calm and peaceful place for worship also good environment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kasun W. 8 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    One of the greatest places for those who are searching for meditation, learning dhamma facts (buddhism) and worshipping.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Darshana N. 7 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Hidden gem for meditation. Great tranquil monastery to visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chaminda D. 6 years ago on Google
    Quite place, relaxing, practice some meditation here, evenings or weekend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 RidinThru6 i. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, amazing people, amazing place to learn about Buddhist philosophy!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven Y. 5 years ago on Google
    That is beautiful temple.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thenuk De S. 7 years ago on Google
    Nice place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tharindu P. 7 years ago on Google
    Huge relief for Canadians and all others from Lord Buddha
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nilmini W. 7 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) May the Most Beneficent of You all hear the Supreme Dhamma. (Original) ඔබ සියලු දෙනාට භාග්‍යවතුන්වහන්සේ වදාල උතුම් ශ්‍රී සද්ධර්මය අසන්ට ලැබේවා!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sanje A. 7 years ago on Google
    Check the website to see the program And timing. Meditation and children programs and lot more opportunities to learn and practice therawada Buddhist teachings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 GH S. 6 years ago on Google
    Bhudist temple sri lankan
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 goodtronix 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place to visit and meditate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oleg L. 6 years ago on Google
    Very authentic place, good service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carlos O. 1 month ago on Google • 69 reviews New
    A perfect little place to enjoy a good meditation, with an environment totally suitable for this. Thanks to the kindness of its monks, they took the time to give us a little tour of the place and allowed us to meditate with them. In this place you can sign up for their activities and learn more about the beauty of Buddhism.

  • 5/5 Katia 1 month ago on Google • 28 reviews New
    I am very grateful to know this place I met the kindest people in my life there

  • 5/5 Ruwan S. 2 months ago on Google • 18 reviews New
    It is a nice quiet place for worship.

  • 5/5 sivaseelan s. 5 months ago on Google • 16 reviews
    So grateful having the place of meditation and mindfulness close to home.

  • 5/5 Parimal A. 4 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    Very peaceful

  • 5/5 Canadian 6 years ago on Google
    Best place to learn and practice, The teachings of Buddha in GTA. Also good place to see Buddhist monastic practice.

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Buddhist temple in the Sri Lankan Theravada tradition. Program and events throughout the week. I love to visit during the day and meditate in the buddha hall. Be sure to visit the stupa and enjoy the serenity!

  • 5/5 Vigi S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nammo Buddhaya. This is a wonderful temple to learn Buddhism for everyone . Friendly ,lovely, helpful, community. Excellent meditation programme is conducted in this temple. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 harshani s. 5 years ago on Google
    🙏🙏🙏

  • 5/5 Waruna K. 7 years ago on Google
    One of the best things happened.

  • 5/5 Imalka 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Namo Buddhaya !!!! (Original) Namo Buddhaya!!!!

  • 5/5 Nisala V. 6 years ago on Google
    Namo Buddhaya ! Great place to learn and practice Supreme Buddha's pure teaching. teruwan Saranai

  • 5/5 Indrajith W. 5 years ago on Google
    A place one should never miss to visit to relieve the tension of mind from stressful and busy life. Friendly and kindful monks and lay disciples to help your first visit.

  • 5/5 fact of t. 5 years ago on Google
    Anyone can listen Buddha's authentic teachings from this place.

  • 5/5 Margaret B. 4 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Awesome place to be for peace and contemplation. Everyone is very friendly and loving❤.

  • 5/5 Kusumachandra A. 6 years ago on Google
    This is life and this is the place to understand the life


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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