Seeking toronto Buddhists

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Coëmgenu
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Seeking toronto Buddhists

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This is an inquiry to any members of this forum who might be, or know someone, from Canada.

Is anyone here familiar, or acquainted with, the Mahavihara Temple in Scarborough/Toronto, Canada?

I've been trying to reach out to them online with little luck (I think their email might not be checked anymore) but I recently moved, and being in touch, once more, with a local Buddhist temple would be ideal. I used to go to a Jōdo Shinshū association in North York, but I live in Durham region now. I would go to the temple but I am shy :embarassed: and I still feel awkward if I am the only convert amongst a bunch of people who grew up in properly Buddhist households.

I suspect I'll eventually reach out to the temple myself, it would just be nice to have an "in" via this forum.

:anjali:
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I visited the West End Buddhist Centre just south of Toronto in Mississauga a few years back to meet a monk/friend who used to spend some time there. The place was busy --- in a good way. Everyone was very gracious and seemed very connected to the community.
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There's a lot of Buddhist temples and centers in Ontario, you can find links to their websites at:
http://www.dhamma.ru/sadhu/188-ontario
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