[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.

[1] Online via Zoom
September 26 (Sat) at 8:30 to 9:30 am.
[2] 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.

16-18 October
TLKYCS will be hosting the "Chung Yeung Festival Assembly" in October, expressing the filial piety and gratitude by commemorating and honoring our ancestors from generation to generation. Enquiry and registration: (604) 255 6337.

Nourishing the Soul through Mindful Living - Welcome to Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society. Our interest classes are designed to provide a serene space for you to slow down, cultivate mindfulness, and explore traditional arts. From the flow of ink to the arrangement of flowers, every moment is an opportunity to practice living zen and embrace the beauty of aging gracefully.
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L1
Fee: CAD $30 per course
Payment: Pay by cash or cheque at our office after registration. Your spot is confirmed upon payment. Limited spaces available.
Minimum Enrollment: 10 participants per course.
Materials:
Chinese Painting & Calligraphy: Bring your own or borrow class tools.
Flower Arrangement: $80 per class for flowers and containers.
Registration: Online or in person.
Inquiries: WhatsApp +1 (604) 255-6337 | [email protected]

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 27; October 4, 11, 25; November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; December 6, 13, and 20, 2026. Every Sunday— 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.

Instructor: Dr. Ernest Ng — Graduate of the The Oxford Mindfulness Foundation’s Introduction to Mindfulness Teacher Training Programme

Dates: September 12, 2026 (Briefing Session)
September 26; October 3, 10, 2026 (Saturdays)
Time: 8:00–9:00 PM Vancouver / 11:00 PM–12:00 AM Toronto
For: Anyone interested in mindfulness practice. No prior experience required.
Language: Cantonese
Format: Online
Registration Fee: CAD 30
Capacity: 18 participants; limited spaces, first come, first served.
Course Fee: Free (CAD 90 per participant, fully sponsored by Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada.)

Instructor: Dr. Venus WONG — Mindfulness Teacher, Plum Village Mindfulness Academy Teacher, Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, UK: MBCT, Mindfulness for Life (MBCT-L), Finding Peace in a Frantic World (M-FP), and Deeper Mindfulness Advanced Teacher, Mindful Practice® in Medicine, University of Rochester, USA Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Training

Dates: October 10, 2026 (Briefing Session)
October 31, November 7, 24, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 19 2026 (Saturdays)
Time: 7–9PM Vancouver
For: Anyone interested in mindfulness practice. No prior experience required.
Language: Cantonese
Format: Online
Registration Fee: CAD 30
Capacity: 18 participants; limited spaces, first come, first served.
Course Fee: CAD $100
The full course fee is CAD $350. TLKYCS will subsidize CAD $250 for each participant.
Upon completing the 8-Week Deeper Mindfulness Course, participants are welcome to join a free monthly practice group, held on the third Saturday morning of each month (Pacific Time), to continue and deepen their practice.

Despite the extensive literature on dementia care, there has been an absence of research on dementia care from a Buddhist perspective. What appears to be largely missing from this discourse is the potential of incorporating traditional Buddhist beliefs and practices as part of a comprehensive approach to contemplative, spiritual caregiving for people living with dementia. Contemplative care informed by Buddhist ethics, beliefs, and practices is an approach that deserves further exploration.

Date & Time: October 24, 2026 (SAT) 3 to 4:30 pm PCT.
Venue: 2495 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4L1

This monograph offers a groundbreaking re-examination of one of the most significant Buddhist scriptures. Through meticulous comparison of Sanskrit texts and their Chinese and Tibetan translations, Dr. Shiu investigates longstanding debates around the Heart Sūtra’s origins—considering whether it may be a Chinese apocryphon—and situates it within the wider Perfection of Wisdom tradition. His work bridges Chinese, Indian, and Tibetan Buddhist scholarship, offering a fresh, revisionist interpretation that illuminates the Heart Sūtra’s historical development, ritual functions, and philosophical depth.

Date: Oct 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
Location: Liu Institute – Place of Many Trees | UBC

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) October 31 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12PM
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1

Our volunteers spent a sunny day at UBC, connecting with students and sharing little souvenirs with meaningful stories behind them.
From postcards and dolls to bookmarks and scented pieces, each item carries its own symbolism and a glimpse into Buddhist culture. We also had the opportunity to chat with students who were curious about meditation and the meaning behind the names of different Bodhisattvas.
Between games, conversations, and laughter, we made new connections and wonderful memories.
Grateful for this beautiful day!

The seventh LCSG session featured renowned designer and contemporary artist Anothermountainman, who shared insights on “Shifting Perspective,” exploring the intersection of art, culture, and life experience, and how Buddhist teachings can inspire creativity and new perspectives. Through engaging discussions with in-person and online participants, the session encouraged fresh ways of seeing and thinking, inspiring new possibilities through a shift in perspective.

As the summer heat fades, the “Sowing seed in your mind” programme approaches its final sessions.
In the Ploughing the Field Sutta of the Saṃyukta Āgama, the Buddha uses farming as a metaphor for spiritual cultivation: faith is the seed, wisdom the plough, mindfulness the reins, and diligence the ox.
With steadfast practice, we cultivate the mind and move towards liberation. Inspired by the Buddha’s teaching, the Brahmin developed deep faith, renounced worldly life, and attained arahantship.

The 2026 Buddha’s Birthday Open Day was successfully concluded. To express our gratitude, the Abbot, Dharma Masters, and volunteer bodhisattvas gathered together to relax, share a meal, and celebrate the fruits of their collective efforts. We are deeply grateful to all volunteers for their selfless dedication and compassionate service in supporting the Buddha’s Birthday celebration and benefiting others. As the Lotus Sutra says, “With compassionate eyes, the Buddha regards all sentient beings; the accumulation of blessings is boundless as the ocean.” May their kindness continue to nurture wholesome connections and bring blessings and wisdom to all.

The Contemplation Sutra Dharma talks have concluded. We are deeply grateful to Lay Buddhist practitioner Alan for his compassionate sharing, and to our volunteers for their support and translation assistance.
May the teachings strengthen our faith and vows, inspire diligent practice, and deepen our connection with the Pure Land Dharma. We look forward to seeing you at our future Dharma programmes.

“Where the mind is pure, the Buddha-land is pure.” — Vimalakīrti Nirdeśa Sūtra A pure mind, free from attachment and grounded in compassion and equanimity, transforms how we experience the world. True practice begins with awakening and purifying the mind. In August, Dharma Ven. Chuan Wai led our Monthly Chan & Pure Land Practice through prostrations, meditation, walking meditation, and tea meditation, offering participants a quiet space to settle the mind and cultivate inner clarity.

We held the monthly meet-ups for the UBC participants from the university community on August 29 via Zoom.

The Robert H. N. Ho Memorial Lecture will be an annual event paying tribute to the life and legacy of a great Buddhist philanthropist