Flourishing the Pure Land Dharma
Fulfilling the Vows of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra
Proposed temple to be built in Stouffville, Ontario
The Mahayana Pure Land Temple, established in 2006, is a registered charitable organization located in Markham, Ontario, Canada. In Chinese, it is referred to as “Puxian (Samantabhadra) Meditation Temple”, and is led by Abbot Venerable Xin Yin, originally from Mount Emei, one of the Four Sacred Mountains of Buddhism in China, renowned as the manifested place for Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.
Proposed main hall to be built in Stouffville, Ontario
We promote spiritual and mental well-being by integrating Buddhism into daily life. In August 2018, we established a branch temple in Stouffville, Ontario, as part of our commitment to Buddhism's promotion and teachings.
In addition to our routine monastic services and activities, Ven. Xin Yin and our Buddhist chaplains make visits to nursing homes and hospitals to offer spiritual care. Furthermore, our Temple actively participates in charitable endeavors, including distributing traditional herbal soup and donating masks during the pandemic, as well as sponsoring Sunday breakfasts for Sri Lankan school children.
Additionally, we actively promote Buddhist studies and education, distinguishing itself as the first Buddhist temple to participate in the theological internship at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. This program nurtures Buddhist chaplains to provide spiritual care in healthcare and other public settings, assisting individuals and families during crises. Additionally, we are the only temple within the American Association of Professional Chaplains® (APC) to partake in recognized theological internships across North American universities. Both the Temple and Abbot Venerable Xin Yin are recognized by the APC and its affiliated body, the Board of Chaplaincy Certification Inc. (BCCI) in the United States, as qualified to endorse Buddhist chaplains in the field of religion.
Ven. Xin Yin actively organizes spiritual care workshops, aiming to integrate Buddhism into daily life. His main goal is to establish a temple dedicated to spreading the Dharma and providing supportive accommodations for monastics' pursuit of enlightenment. He aspires to develop hospice and senior care facilities, focusing on culturally diverse care, including catering to the dietary preferences of elderly Buddhists and providing vegetarian options.