Mayor Bevilacqua visits Cam Lo Vuong Buddhist Community Temple
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Vaughan celebrates strength of multicultural, spiritual roots
Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua released the following statement, after meeting with Master Thich Hue Minh at the Cam Lo Vuong Buddhist Community Temple on June 26:
“Yesterday,
I was graciously welcomed to the Cam Lo Vuong Temple by Master Thich Hue Minh. Together,
we toured the site of the new temple, which is anticipated to be completed at
the end of this year.
“The Cam Lo Vuong Temple will continue to serve as a gathering place for worship, meditation and religious instruction as well as a sanctuary for Buddhist followers here in Vaughan and beyond our borders.
“In 2014,
I was honoured to officiate the groundbreaking for the construction of the new
main Buddha Hall for the Cam Lo Vuong Temple. When complete, the new space will
be a welcome addition to the congregation and all followers of Buddha.
“Buddha
says a generous heart, kind speech and a life of service and compassion are the
things that renew humanity. The Cam Lo Vuong Temple welcomes people from all
walks of life to come together and worship, and we are honoured that they have
chosen the city of Vaughan as the place to build and expand their temple.
“In
Vaughan, our diversity has become our strength.
“We have
made outstanding progress on key city-building initiatives, which have been
made possible through our collective commitment to respect one another and the
many rich cultures and religions that flourish here.
“We
value our role as an important centre for the spiritual, cultural, social and
educational needs of Buddhist families in our region.
“Together,
we celebrate important events and holidays, including Vesak, a celebration of
the life and teachings of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, who promoted
enlightenment and spreading love, harmony and peace.
“Vaughan remains committed to fostering diversity,
understanding and mutual respect.
“Our
goal is to continue to create a municipality that is welcoming, inclusive and
caring. It is important to encourage an appreciation for many cultures and
faiths and the many benefits they bring to our civic life.”
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Bevilacqua’s Vesak video message
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