The Buddha appeared in this world to guide all beings toward awakening. We are grateful for the compassionate teachings of our Abbot, who inspires us to face life with wisdom and harmony. On this joyous occasion of the Buddha’s Birthday, we wish everyone peace, wisdom, compassion, and Dharma joy. We warmly invite you to watch the video and receive the compassionate blessings of the Buddha Dharma.

The five-coloured Buddhist flag—blue, yellow, red, white, and orange—represents the five lights of the Buddha’s enlightenment, which together merge into one radiant light symbolizing the truth of the Dharma. Each colour carries meaning: blue represents compassion; yellow the Middle Way; red the practice of Dharma and merit; white purity and liberation; and orange wisdom. Together, they express harmony and awakening. The Buddhist flag should be respected as a symbol of the Three Jewels—the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha.

After attaining enlightenment, the Buddha spent forty-nine years teaching the Dharma, traditionally known as the “Five Periods of Teaching.” First, he taught the profound Avataṃsaka Sūtra for twenty-one days. He then taught the Āgama Sutras for twelve years, followed by the Vaipulya teachings, the Prajñā Sutras for twenty-two years, and finally the Lotus Sutra and Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra in his later years.

The Buddha taught according to the capacities and needs of different beings, guiding them to cultivate compassion and wisdom. In today’s complex and distracting world, the practice of Buddhism requires studying the sutras, reflecting deeply, and cultivating the mind from the foundation.

The Five Periods also contain the teachings of the Five Vehicles: Human, Heavenly, Śrāvaka, Pratyekabuddha, and Bodhisattva. The purpose of practice is not comparison with others, but the removal of greed, anger, and ignorance, while developing morality, concentration, and wisdom — the Threefold Training. Through continued learning, practice, and repentance, one’s inner nature gradually grows in clarity and virtue.

Adapted from a Dharma Teaching at Tung Lin Kok Yuen.

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.

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.

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
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￭­ 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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