According to available census data, it is estimated that there are approximately 300,345 Buddhists living in Canada.[1] In the book Complete Guide to Buddhist America by Don Morreale, there are more than 1000 Buddhist centers listed for the United States and Canada. Moreover, were the non-meditative traditions present in Canada also included, that number would be higher. However, according to Charles S. Prebish, estimates about the number of Buddhists in Canada remain speculations.[3]Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal each have major Buddhist centers in their cities.[1] Additionally, there is Gampo Abbey on the northwestern coast of Cape Breton, a monastery in the Tibetan style operated by Pema Chödrön, and also Dorje Denma Ling on 300 acresinNova Scotia.[4] In the Canadian province of British Columbia there are several centers, including Amazenji-Zen Training Temple for Women, the Birken Buddhist Society, Siddhartha's Intent International, and various Pure Land Buddhist temples established there after World War II.[4] Other prominent Buddhist practice centers include Dakshong Gonpa in Manitoba, Arrow River and Dharma Centre of Canada in Ontario, and the Maple Buddhist Society in Quebec.[4]
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