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Words of Compassion and Wisdom
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The Transmission and Preservation of Buddhism — A Century in Hong Kong” Episode 8:Advancing with the Times to Propagate the True Dharma — Buddhist Culture in Hong Kong |
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We warmly invite you to watch this video, which highlights key milestones in the development of Buddhist culture: from early scripture distribution and important publications, to innovative use of art and drama in Dharma promotion, as well as interfaith dialogue, youth engagement, and the entry of Buddhism into the digital age through pioneering online platforms.
The video offers a concise overview of how Buddhist culture has evolved and continues to adapt to modern society.
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July Practice |
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5 July (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Universal Virtue Bodhisattva's Practices And Vows
12 July (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Universal Virtue Bodhisattva's Practices And Vows
14 July (Tue) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
19 July (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Great Compassion Assembly
26 July (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting in Anticipation of Guanyin Enlightenment Day
28 July (Tue) 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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Public Education Talk: Communicating Safety Onn Public Transport by Metro Vancouver Transit Police |
Speaker: Constable Peter Kwok
Date: 2026 July 11 (SAT)
Time: 12:45 to 13:30 P.M
Content:
-Review of all the safety equipment on the Transit system.
-Role of Metro Vancouver Transit Police
-Safety considerations commuting on public transport
-Common problems or pitfalls
-When and how to seek help
Location: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
Language: Cantonese (Mandarin Interpretation available as needed)
Fee: Free
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Ullambana Offerings Assembly |
13-19 August
TLKYCS will be hosting the "Ullambana Offerings Assembly" in August, expressing the filial piety and gratitude by commemorating and honoring our ancestors from generation to generation.
Enquiry and registration: (604) 255 6337. |
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Ten Talks on the Contemplation Sutra |
Instructor: Mr. Alan Kwan
Date: June 7, 2026 – August 9, 2026
Time: Sundays, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (10 consecutive weeks)
Location: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society or Online Zoom
Language: Cantonese (Mandarin or English Interpretation available as needed)
Target: Anyone interested in Buddhism
Registration: Online or in person
Fee: Free
Inquiries: WhatsApp +1 (604) 255-6337 [email protected]
Attendance rate of 80% or above qualifies for a certificate. This course is also eligible for credit scoring for the "Cloud Haven Program". |
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Children’s Buddhist Story & Performance Class |
Nurturing young hearts with the Buddha’s teachings and inspiring life through compassion. Through learning about the Three Jewels, storytelling, singing Buddhist nursery rhymes, meditation practice, and creative crafts, children are guided to cultivate mindfulness and wholesome actions, allowing wisdom and merit to take deep root as they grow.
Dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8 (Saturdays)
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Venue: Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Society
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2026 Introduction to Spiritual Care Course |
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2026 Introduction to Spiritual Care Course is designed for adults Interested in spiritual care services. The program emphasizes both theory and practical application.
Target Participants: Adults Interested in spiritual care services
Theory Classes: July 18, 25; August 1, 8 (Saturdays), 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (12 hours total)
Topics: Self-awareness, assessment skills, elder care, hospice and palliative care, caregiver support, loss and grief, and related subjects
Practice classes: Participants with full attendance in the theory classes may be invited to join the practicum component, which includes 12 hours of supervised volunteer spiritual care visits under the guidance of the instructor.
Capacity: 15 participants
Language: Cantonese
Registration Fee: CAD $100
Participants who complete the theory classes with full attendance will receive a Certificate of Completion and a reference book on Buddhist Spiritual Care.
Course Fee: Free*
*Course fees are sponsored by Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada.
Enquiries: WhatsApp +1 (604) 255 6337 or [[email protected]]
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Monthly Meditation Practice |
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The Society hosts a Monthly Meditation Practice, inviting a Dharma master to guide meditation and share essential Buddhist teachings in a clear and accessible way.
In a calm and harmonious setting, participants cultivate mindfulness and concentration, experience the joy of meditation, and integrate the practice into daily life.
Date: (Sat) July 18 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12PM
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
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Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG) |
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Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society and Fa Yue Buddhist Monastery continue Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG) program in North America and Europe 2025-2026, inviting speakers from diverse backgrounds to share their insights, promoting youth self-development, leadership, and communication skills.
This academic year, our theme is “Shifting Perspective”, inspiring Buddhist youth to transform how they see themselves, others, and the world.
Course schedule: Every first Saturday of the month 9:15 to 11:15 a.m.*
* Vancouver time above. |
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Monthly Birthday｜Birthday Fellowship |
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Beginning in August, the Society will prepare refreshments during the communal lunch following the Great Compassion Dharma Assembly to celebrate volunteers and devotees with birthdays in the month.
May all birthday celebrants be blessed with wisdom and merit, good health, auspiciousness, and progress on the Buddhist path.
📅 Event Date: 30 August 2026 (August Birthday Fellowship, following the Great Compassion Dharma Assembly)
🍰 Registration Deadline: 31 July 2026 (For catering arrangements)
To facilitate event arrangements, devotees celebrating their birthday in August are kindly invited to register in advance.
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2026 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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The Three Pure Land Sutras |
📖 The Three Pure Land Sutras
Author:Hongxue (Commentary)
Language: Chinese
📍 Available at the Society Library
🪷 Volunteer’s Recommendation
The Buddha usually delivered his teachings in response to questions from his disciples. The Three Pure Land Sutras, however, are unique in that they were taught without being requested.
The Three Pure Land Sutras include:
-The Sutra of Infinite Life
-The Contemplation Sutra
-The Amitabha Sutra
These three sutras describe the splendour of Amitabha Buddha’s Pure Land and explain how practitioners can aspire to and attain rebirth there. Among them, *The Amitabha Sutra* is the most concise, making it an ideal introduction for beginners to understand the magnificence of the Pure Land. With sincere aspiration to be reborn in the Pure Land, everyone has the opportunity to attain Buddhahood.
📌 We warmly invite you to visit the Society Library and explore this title.
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Online Book: The Miracle of Mindfulness |
📖 The Miracle of Mindfulness
Author: Thich Nhat Hanh
Language: English
📍 Available at the Society Online Library
🪷 Book Introduction
In this classic guide, Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh shares practical mindfulness exercises and inspiring stories to help readers cultivate awareness in everyday life. From simple daily activities to quiet moments of reflection, he reminds us that every moment is an opportunity to develop greater understanding, peace, and presence.
📌 We warmly invite you to explore this title in the Society Online Library.
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Ten Talks on the Contemplation Sutra |
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The past four sessions on the *Contemplation Sutra* focused on Pure Land practice, including nianfo, the principle of “two-power correspondence,” and related practices of meditation and virtue. It highlighted the Buddha’s skillful guidance leading all beings to nianfo, and reflected on whether Buddhist practice is for self-liberation or liberating others.
This session continues Pure Land study. We rejoice in everyone’s ongoing participation and look forward to the August classes for further cultivation.
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Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture: Stroke Prevention Begins Today |
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The Society invited Dr. William Cheung to deliver a talk on stroke prevention and health management. The session covered the causes and warning signs of stroke, including the FAST method, as well as practical prevention tips on diet, emotional well-being, and acupressure. Participants gained valuable health insights and practical knowledge. Join our next talk to learn more! |
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Children Writers Book Release |
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On June 1, the Society hosted nearly 100 young writers, family, and volunteers from the Vancouver-based Writer Exchange Program to celebrate the hard work put into the new book release “What Rhymes with Purple?”
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Monthly Meditation Practice |
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On June 20, the Society held its Monthly Meditation, encouraging participants to cultivate inner stillness and a Pure Land in daily life.
Venerable Chuen Wai led Buddha recitation, sitting meditation, walking meditation, and tea Chan. Through walking meditation, participants practiced mindful awareness with each step.
The session concluded with a shared vegetarian lunch, leaving everyone with joy and Dharma happiness. |
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LCSG 26 – Leadership Series Class 5 |
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In the LCSG, Session 5 was led by Dr. Kwok Sum CHIU on presented "Mindful Reframing: Direction and Method."
He explained that Buddhist practice distinguishes between wrong attachment and right upholdment: letting go of attachment to the self while steadfastly upholding the Dharma. By cultivating right view, we remain firm in principles while flexible in perspective. |
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Interest Courses |
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The Society’s March–June interest classes were successfully held with an enthusiastic response. Courses included calligraphy, Chinese painting, floral art, tai chi, handicrafts, and sketching, offering a balanced range of activities for body and mind. We hope participants benefited by relaxing, learning, and enriching their daily lives.
We rejoice in everyone’s support and look forward to welcoming all to the next round of courses. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG)
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The Collective Delusion of Individualism |
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Vincent Lim explores how the self cannot be understood in isolation and how individualism must be balanced by collective concern. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG) |
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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
+1 (604) 255 6337 | [email protected] | |
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