11 Madison Ave., Toronto
ON, Canada, M5R 2S2
Voice/Fax:  416.966.4656
tengyeling@tengyeling.ca

Registered Charity No.
BN 89721 0894 RR 0001

    Tengye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple was founded in 1990 by Venerable Lama Tenzin Kalsang at the request of Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche. Tara Tulku Rinpoche is the Abbot of Gyuto Tantric College. He was holder of the highest position in the Geluk-Pa lineage, the Ganden Tripa, throne seat of the lineage founder Lama Tsong Khapa.

Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche



Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche and Venerable Lama Tenzin Kalsang in Ithaca, New York in 1990

 A Geluk-Pa Monastery in Toronto, Canada

    Suited to a wide range of needs, the Temple serves people on many different levels. It is a monastery; a training residence for those seeking ordination; a place for people of all levels of familiarity with Buddhadharma to receive Lam Rim Teachings; a means for personal development in an ongoing group setting; an opportunity to take part in Buddhist ceremonies, and; a place to engage in personal practice and silent meditation.



Tengye Ling is located at 11 Madison Avenue, one block east of Spadina, a few steps north of Bloor.

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The Inauguration of Tengye Ling Temple




Tengye Ling was inaugurated in 1997 by the elder brother of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Takster Rinpoche/Thupten Jigme Norbu, Abbot of Kumbum Monastery with the Venerable Khenpo Khensur Rinpoche, former Abbot of Namgyal Monastery.



Takster Rinpoche cuts the red ribbon during the inauguration of Tengye Ling.



Ven. Lama Tenzin Kalsang and Takster Rinpoche



From left to right:  Ven. Lama Tenzin Kalsang, Takster Rinpoche and Ven. Tenzin Gyurmey



Takster Rinpoche and Ven. Khenpo Khensur Rinpoche



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Spiritual Director
Venerable Lama Tenzin Kalsang

     All activities are under the direction of our Spiritual Director.  She is a genuine Dharma practitioner whose Teachings are based on her personal experience.  This experience has enabled her to penetrate the meaning of the Buddhist scriptures, thus, bridging the gap between the Western experience and the Eastern psychology/philosophy of Buddhism.  She is a devoted disciple of His Holiness The Dalai Lama.

A place of refuge for developing
a kind heart, compassion for all beings,  and wisdom.

His Holiness The Dalai Lama's Throne used for two of His visits to Toronto

Lord Shakyamuni Buddha

Front view of main shrine room as it used to be,
featuring "Rowanglen Delamantha's Dharma", our Temple Girl

Rear view of shrine room

Lama Tsongkapa's Shrine