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Words of Compassion and Wisdom
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Ching Ming Dharma Assembly Yogācāra Offering Dharma Talk by Abbot Venerable Tsang Chit |
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During the Ching Ming Dharma Assembly, we hold the Yogācāra Offering (Yankou) to make offerings to beings in the three lower realms—hell, hungry ghost, and animal—so they may receive the light of the Dharma and be free from suffering. This ritual is also a way to dedicate merits to our ancestors and loved ones, helping them transform their karmic path toward the three higher realms, especially the human realm where the Dharma is most accessible. Through this act of giving, we cultivate compassion, joy, and equality—the foundation of the Bodhisattva path. Practicing generosity brings not only blessings to others, but also harmony and happiness to our own lives. May we unite our hearts in this ceremony, dedicate the merits to all beings, and together move closer to the path of enlightenment. |
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May Practice |
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4 May (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Buddha's Birthday Assembly
11 May (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Universal Virtue Bodhisattva's Practices And Vows
12 May (Mon) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
18 May (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Universal Virtue Bodhisattva's Practices And Vows
25 May (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Great Compassion Assembly
27 May (Mon) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
* The date and content are subject to change, please contact us for the latest information.
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Buddha’s Birthday Assembly & Open House |
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May 3–4, 2025
Location: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
To celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, we warmly welcome you to our annual Buddha’s Birthday Assembly and Open House. Through the symbolic act of bathing the Buddha, we cleanse afflictions, express reverence, and reconnect with the path of awakening.
In addition to the traditional Buddha Bathing Ceremony, the two-day event will include guided tours, cultural exhibitions, and community booths. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the heritage and mission of our temple.
Program Schedule:
- Buddha Birthday Dharma Assembly:
May 4 (Sun) | 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Open House & Bathing Ceremony:
• May 3 (Sat) | 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• May 4 (Sun) | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Monthly Meditation –
Moments of Stillness |
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Next Session: June 21st
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Location: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
Our monthly meditation invites you to pause, sit, and return to the simplicity of the present moment.
There is no goal to achieve. No struggle to resolve. Only the gentle act of sitting with yourself—breathing, noticing, allowing. When the mind quiets, the world becomes clearer.
This session welcomes both newcomers and seasoned practitioners. Come as you are, and rest in the stillness that is already within you. |
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Spring Gardening Program——Sowing Seeds in Your Mind 2025 |
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In our Sowing Seeds in Your Mind gardening series, participants are guided by agricultural professionals to engage with nature through sustainable and mindful cultivation. The program also integrates ecological awareness with Buddhist precepts, nurturing a sense of care, interconnection, and gratitude.
Through hands-on learning and observation of the natural cycles, we uncover the teachings of interdependence and impermanence—not only in the garden, but in life. |
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2025 Dharma Calendar |
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Our annual Dharma calendar is available for reference. Please check individual event listings for specific times and details.
Starting January 1, 2025, the temple will be closed on Mondays, New Year’s Day (Jan 1), and Christmas Day (Dec 25), except on the 1st and 15th of each lunar month and during Dharma events.
We warmly welcome your presence and participation throughout the year.
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Recent Event Highlights – April Monthly Meditation |
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On April 19, Venerable Wai Leung led a meditation session based on the Dependent Origination, guiding participants to observe impermanence and the nature of non-self through the lens of conditioned arising. Through sitting and walking meditation, participants were invited to return to the present moment, become aware of the changing nature of body and mind, let go of attachments, and reconnect with their original inner clarity.
📅 Next Meditation Session:🗓 June 21, 10:00 AM |
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LCSG 24/25 – Leadership Series
Class 3: Indra's Net |
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The third session of the LCSG featured a talk by Christian Mayhofer on the theme "Indra's Net." Through this powerful metaphor, Christian guided participants to reflect on the deep interconnectedness between self and others, and how personal emotions influence group dynamics. He emphasized that in a multicultural context, empathy and self-awareness are essential qualities for global leadership. Many participants found the metaphor of Indra’s Net deeply impactful, inspiring them to reflect on their roles within a group and to approach communication and leadership with greater openness, mindfulness, and wisdom. |
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Ch'an & Chat: Monthly Meet-ups @ UBC & SFU |
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On 3 and 26 April, we organized the monthly Ch'an & Chat meet-ups at the UBC Life Building and SFU Burnaby campus, and the online session respectively. Together with the university community, we met for a mindfulness practice, tea & coffee meditation, sharing, and listening to music together. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG)
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The Inheritance and Preservation of Buddhism — A Century of Buddhist Bonds in Hong Kong Vol.2 "Exploration Rural Monasteries – Lantau Island's Culture of Practice" |
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Far from the city’s hustle, Lantau Island—Hong Kong’s largest—harbors a rich and tranquil monastic tradition. This episode presented by Tung Lin Kok Yuen x Buddhistdoor takes us from urban Tung Lin Kok Yuen to the quiet landscapes of Luk Wu and Ngong Ping, where Buddhism has quietly taken root for over a century. From the transformation of Luk Wu Hermitage, to Po Lin Monastery’s rise as a major Buddhist landmark with the Tian Tan Buddha, and the lives of devoted practitioners like Venerable Wai Wing and Zen Master Dae Kwan, each story reflects the enduring spirit of practice. Today, with young people joining through events like lantern ceremonies and winter camps, Lantau’s temples continue to carry the Dharma forward into the modern world. |
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The Process of Establishing Full Faith in Amitabha Buddha |
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On hearing the Pure Land teaching, people generally react in one of three different ways: firstly, they might not believe it. Secondly, they believe it, but they have doubts. Third, they deeply believe it. The Pure Land teaching is probably the easiest to practice among all of the meditative and non-meditative practices that Shakyamuni Buddha gave, especially for ordinary beings like us. However, it is also difficult to believe. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) |
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Founded in 1995, under the leadership of Honorable Chairman Mr. Robert H.N. Ho, Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) is an online Buddhist journal providing a diverse range of English-language Buddhist content to the world, centered on the Dharma and dedicated to serving Buddhist communities and helping practitioners navigate their spiritual path. |
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BDG's YouTube channel |
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Welcome to BDG's YouTube channel. Founded in 1995, BDG is an international Buddhist journal providing a diverse range of English-language Buddhist content to the world, centered on the Dharma, and dedicated to serving Buddhist communities and helping practitioners navigate their spiritual path. |
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Our Aspiration
With compassion as our foundation, we serve the community and support the temple’s mission.
We value study and practice, cultivating wisdom and merit.
Through teamwork, we grow together in mutual encouragement.
Following the path of the Bodhisattvas, we walk together with dedication and kindness.
Interested in offering your time and energy to benefit others?
We welcome you to join our volunteer team and support the flourishing of the Dharma.
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Buddhist Spiritual Care Volunteer
Buddhist spiritual care is an emerging practice in which Dharma is brought into healthcare, long-term care, and university settings.
At TLKYCS, we integrate Buddhist principles with professionalism—bringing compassion, clarity, and support to those experiencing hardship. |
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Those who offer Dāna (generous donation) are fulfilled with blessing. Those who support are of immeasurable merits.
Donation Procedure
￭ By cheque: Payable to "Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society"
2495 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5N 4L1
￭ By deposit in bank account: Royal Bank of Canada
885 West Georgia Street Vancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 3G1
Account Numbers：
CAD Currency：03215-1024017
USD Currency：03215-4005435
If donation receipts are required, please provide mailing address of donors.
￭ Walk in donation: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
2495 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5N 4L1
Tel: +1 (604) 255 6337
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加拿大東蓮覺苑 Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
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