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Festivals
Goon Yam Festival
Fung Loy Kok participants from twenty-five countries chanted on March 28 to celebrate and be inspired by Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion.
Lord Lao Festival
People from twenty-five countries gathered on March 24 to celebrate the Festival of Lord Lao (Laozi, Lao-Tzu).
Ching Ming Festival is April 4th
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honor our family members who came before us.
Ching Ming Festival is April 4th
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honour our family members who came before us. By paying respect to our ancestors, we bring peace and prosperity to future generations.
Celebrate the Lantern Festival on February 24!
Celebrate the Lantern Festival on February 24!
Jade Emperor Festival
Today participants gathered to honour the Jade Emperor.
The Intentions for the Year
Through the lantern blessings we express our intention for the year, wishing the best for ourselves and those we care for. In the Year of the Dragon our hearts come together to make real our wish for peace and safety in the world.
Offering of Thanks to Deities for the Blessings of the Year (Chau San 酬神)
As we prepare for Chinese New Year, participants gathered together to chant the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sutra to express their gratitude to all the deities for the blessings we have received over the past year.
Festival of the Lord of the Third Season
Participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism gathered to chant the Three Seasons Scripture to commemorate the Festival of the Lord of the Third Season, also known as the Lord of the Water Realm.
Double Ninth Festival
On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month (October 23), participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism chant the Scripture of Filial Piety to celebrate the Double Ninth Festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!
Mid-Autumn Festival
Welcoming Autumn Moon eve in Orangeville.
Mid-Autumn Festival, September 29, 2023
Participants from around the world chant in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival is coming soon!
Wong Ling Goon Festival
As a powerful deity, Wong Ling Goon used the teachings to transform himself so that his strength would protect the path of Taoism. Today Fung Loy Kok participants from around the world chanted to celebrate Wong Ling Goon, the Guardian of the Tao.
Goon Yam Festival
Today Fung Loy Kok participants from around the world chanted to celebrate and be inspired by Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Our intention is to bring greater peace and harmony to the world.
Southern Dipper Festival
Today we celebrate the Southern Dipper Festival. The Southern Dipper, together with the Northern Dipper, grants longevity.
Tin Hau Festival
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism celebrates the Festival of Tin Hau (Empress of Heaven) today with chanting for the world. Tin Hau represents devotion, sincerity, care and protection and is known for rescuing people in distress, especially those at sea. She is particularly venerated in the coastal areas of China and by Chinese communities worldwide.
Ching Ming Festival
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honour our family members who came before us. By paying respect to our ancestors, we bring peace and prosperity to future generations.
Ching Ming Festival
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honor our family members who came before us. By paying respect to our ancestors, we bring peace and prosperity to future generations.
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