We are saddened to share that our Founder, Mr. Robert Hung Ngai Ho, C.M., O.B.C., philanthropist, patron of contemporary Buddhism, newspaper journalist and editor, passed away peacefully in Vancouver, Canada on November 30, 2025, at the age of 93.

To cater for the Buddhist prayer services on December 16 and 17, our regular operations will be affected except for those relating to the Buddhist prayer services. Other temple or ancestral hall visitors are advised to schedule their visits on alternate dates. Our office will also be closed during the prayer services. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and kindly ask for your understanding.

Venue: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
1.Complimentary parking available at our basement carpark, please enter from Victoria Drive behind our Society’s side gate. Parking slots available till last, thanks for your understanding.
2.Enquiry: telephone / whatsapp: 604.255.6337

Condolence book: 11AM to 4PM (Closed on Monday)
1. Every Saturday, 2-3PM, Diamond Sutra Recital followed by evening prayers.

Pure Land Buddhist Rituals:
Officiated by Abbot Tsang Chit
1.December 16 (Tuesday), 12:30PM to 2:30PM: Three Sessions of Pure Land Remembrance Assembly, followed by 2:30PM ancestral tablet installation.
YouTube Live https://www.youtube.com/@tlkycs/live
2.December 17 (Wednesday), 3PM to 6:30PM, Yogacara Yankou Offering Assembly to transfer merits. Online streaming NOT available.

Special notices:
1.Assembly duration may adjust as needed, visitors are advised to arrive at least 15 mins before and participate according to your capacity at ease.
2.Visitors will be guided by the monastics and volunteers to experience the solemn assembly. Please feel free to be seated or peacefully retreat from the back for a break. If you need any assistance or feel uncomfortable, please raise your hand to seek support. Please refrain from eating inside the Grand Buddha Hall.
3.Please turn your electronic devices to silence mode and refrain from photo/video taking during the assembly. You understand and consent that TLKYCS reserves all rights to any photograph/video during the events without your expressed written permission.

The Society prepared a special page to pay tribute to our Honorary Chairman Mr. Robert Hung Ngai Ho. This page includes information about the Buddhist prayer services, condolences from the communities, photo archives and other materials. An online condolence book is also available for signing. This page will be updated from time to time.

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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