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Buddhist Chaplain, UMCA @ UBC
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Ch’an & Chat @ UBC |
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[1] Online via Zoom
Please note that September 26 session will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 am.
[Register Online Session via Zoom]
[2] In-person Ch'an & Chat from October 7 to April.
Join us for in-person Ch'an & Chat every first Wednesday of the month at 5 pm to 6 pm @ Life Building 1303 for a good chat and meditation practice together. Feel free to join 30 minutes before or stay after for some tea or coffee. |
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Let's Meet-up! |
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[1] UBC Imagine Day booth:
September 8 Main Mall, Student Clubs: identity & culture.
[2] Online via Zoom
September 26 (Sat) at 8:30 to 9:30 am.
[3] In-person Ch'an & Chat
October 7, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. @ Life Building 1303
* The date and content are subject to change, please contact us for the latest information.
** For individual spiritual guidance, please email [email protected] for an appointment. |
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TLKY Digital Library is now online. Share the joy of Dharma |
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At the beginning of the last century, our founder Lady Clara and fellow pioneers preserved the wisdom of eminent Dharma masters through written works.
From early publications such as The Origin of Women’s Learning Buddhism and Travel Notes of Sacred Mountains to the Lin Kok collection and recent titles including An Introduction to Buddhism — The Chapter on Harmony and Respect and The Auspicious Sutra, each work reflects their compassionate aspiration to spread the Dharma and benefit all beings.
Continuing this century-long legacy, the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Digital Library is now officially launched, bringing these precious teachings to readers worldwide.
TLKY Digital Library: https://ebooks.tlky.org
TLKYCS Libby: https://libbyapp.com/library/tlkycsca |
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Providing Presence: A Japanese Buddhist Womanʻs Journey into Interfaith Chaplaincy |
📖 Providing Presence: A Japanese Buddhist Womanʻs Journey into Interfaith Chaplaincy
Author: Wako Amano
Translated by: Nathan Jishin Michon
Language: English
🪷 Book Introduction
A new magna book sponsored by the Society on interfaith chaplaincy is now published. Providing Presence iss a unique manga memoir fully illustrated and written by a Japanese female Buddhist priest who recounts her training and work as an interfaith chaplain in the years after the devastating tsunami of 2011, along with her personal trials and growth through such experiences.
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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) September 19 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12PM
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
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Learning more about Buddhist Practice — “Beginner Class" |
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The goal of the “Beginner Class” is to help the public understand basic knowledge of Buddhism, become close to the Three Jewels, and cultivate and study Buddhist teachings.
Date: September 19; October 3, 10, 24, and 31; November 7, 14, 21, and 28; December 5, 12, and 19, 2026. Every Saturday — 12 lessons in total. Target audience: People who are interested in Buddhism.
Language: Cantonese instruction, with Mandarin translation provided.Location: On-site at Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
Completion: Participants with an attendance and assignment complete rate of 80% or higher will receive a certificate.
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Online Book: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind |
📖 Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Author: Shunryu Suzuki
Language: English
📍 Available at the Society Online Library
🪷 Book Introduction
Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice)
A 50th Anniversary edition of the bestselling Zen classic on meditation, maintaining a curious and open mind, and living with simplicity.
📌 We warmly invite you to explore this title in the Society Online Library.
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Words of Compassion and Wisdom
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The Transmission and Preservation of Buddhism — Upāsikā Tsui Sheung Cheung and Upāsikā Tsui Sheung Man (Part 1 of 3) |
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This episode highlights two remarkable lay practitioners who made significant contributions to Hong Kong Buddhism — Upāsikā Tsui Sheung Cheung and Upāsikā Tsui Sheung Man. It traces their early life experiences, spiritual journeys, and dedication to the Dharma. From overcoming hardships during times of conflict and settling in Hong Kong, to taking refuge in Buddhism and deepening their practice, their lives reflect how faith and compassion shaped their lifelong commitment to Buddhist propagation and preservation. |
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Ten Talks on the Contemplation Sutra |
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This month’s teachings (Lectures 6–8 of the *Contemplation Sutra*) emphasize faith, aspiration, and Buddha-recitation as the path to rebirth in Amitābha Buddha’s Pure Land. By entrusting ourselves to Amitābha’s compassionate vow and wholeheartedly aspiring for rebirth, we are embraced by the Buddha, attain rebirth in the Land of Bliss, and become free from the cycle of birth and death.
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2026 Introduction to Spiritual Care Course |
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The Introduction to Spiritual Care course covers the principles and practice of spiritual care, including self-awareness, active listening and communication skills, emotional support, and practical approaches to pastoral visits. The course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills to provide compassionate care and prepares them for future spiritual care service. |
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Children’s Buddhist Story & Performance Class |
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The Children’s Performing Arts Class combines drama, art, Tai Chi, and mindfulness activities, allowing children and parents to learn and grow together. Through creative learning and Dharma practices such as Buddha-recitation and meditation, participants experience joy, connection, and inner peace. |
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Public Education Talk: Communicating Safety On Public Transport by Metro Vancouver Transit Police |
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The Greater Vancouver Traffic Police Seminar was successfully held, providing the community with practical public traffic safety information.
We would like to thank Constable Peter Kwok for sharing his professional experience and patiently answering questions, helping to enhance public awareness of traffic safety. Please stay tuned for future seminars on different topics to gain more practical information and work together towards building a safe and harmonious community. |
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LCSG 26 – Leadership Series Class 6 |
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In Session 6 of the LCSG, Venerable Hin Hung shared on the topic “Where Can We Find Inner Peace?” He explained that impermanence and uncertainty are natural parts of life. By understanding and accepting feelings of unease, we can cultivate awareness and discover greater inner peace.
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Ch'an & Chat @ UBC |
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We held the monthly meet-ups for the UBC participants from the university community on July 25 via Zoom. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG)
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Destiny Transformed by Amitabha Buddha |
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A poem by Master Huijing celebrates how the direction of our finite life can be changed through simple faith in a Buddha’s promise |
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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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