It is an old tradition to celebrate the arrival of a new year by tolling the bell on the New Year's Eve. The sound of the bell expresses redemption and gratitude as well as brings well-wishes and blessings. This is a popular act for both Chinese and Buddhists to farewell the past and welcome the future. Tolling the bell and attending services at Cham Shan Temple on Chinese New Year's Eve is a big event for Chinese-Canadians in Toronto. The Grand Bell and the Peace Lantern are installed for the convenience of the faithful. The sound of the bell drives out negativism and brings new hope. The light of the lantern brightens life and protects loved ones. Each year, thousands of people gather at Cham Shan Temple to celebrate on the Chinese New Year's Eve, among them are government officials in Canada and officers from the Consulate of the People's Republic of China.

10:30 am Grand Offering (Main Hall)

7:00-9:00 pm Chinese New Year's Eve Service to all Buddhas (Main Hall)

9:30 pm Lecture by Ven. Dayi Shi: "The Heart Sutra" (Dizang Hall)

11:00 pm Bell Sounding Ceremony (Pavilion outside Main Hall)

· dress warmly for the Bell Sounding Ceremony

· show your VIP card and parking permit to the receptionist at the entrance

· follow direction for parking and return parking permit for recycling

In view of the great demand for parking space on Chinese New Year Eve, Cham Shan Temple has submitted an application to the Government for special roadside parking permit. We are also grateful for the support of our neighbour, Bayview Glen Church, to open part of their parking lot to us. The total available parking spaces have now increased to 300. There will be a shuttle bus running between Cham Shan Temple and Bayview Glen Church on 27th and 28th.

Please call reception desk for inquiries:

905-886-6481 or 905-886-1522 Ext. 234/290

Address: 7254 Bayview Ave. Thornhill, Ontario