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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 2 of 3) |
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In Episode Two, we continue to look back at how lay practitioners Tsui Sheung Cheung and Tsui Sheung Man, two sisters devoted to the Buddhist path, transformed their faith into concrete action during an era of material scarcity, personally laying the foundations for the development of Buddhism in Hong Kong. |
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October Practice |
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4 Oct (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Diamond Sutra
10 Oct (Sat) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
11 Oct (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Great Compassion Assembly
16-18 Oct (Fri-Sun) 10:00 - 16:00 Chung Yeung Festival Assembly
24 Oct (Sat) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
25 Oct (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Pre-Celebration Dharma Assembly for Guanyin Bodhisattva’s Birthday
* The date and content are subject to change, please contact us for the latest information.
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Chung Yeung Festival Assembly |
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. |
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Buddhist Culture & Arts Interest Classes (Autumn 2026) |
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]
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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. The course content includes Buddhist architecture, etiquette and proper conduct in Buddhist practice, performing/interpretive works of classic Buddhist texts, the origins and significance of Dharma assemblies, learning about the Three Jewels and the Three Refuges and Five Precepts, the virtues of lay practitioners, maintaining wholesome vegetarian practice and a right-minded heart, and taking the path of life toward truth and goodness.
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 |
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Deeper Mindfulness |
Instructor:Dr. Venus WONG
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.
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Public Lecture: Buddhist Spiritual Care for People Living with Dementia |
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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.
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
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Book Talk: Revisiting the Heart Sūtra |
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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 & Time: October 23, 2026 (SAT) 5:30 to 7:30 pm PCT.
Location: Liu Institute – Place of Many Trees | UBC |
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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) October 31 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-12PM
Location: 2495 Victoria Dr. Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5N 4L1
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Monthly Birthday｜Birthday Fellowship |
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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: 29 November 2026 (Birthday Fellowship, following the Great Compassion Dharma Assembly)
🍰 Registration Deadline: 31 October 2026 (For catering arrangements)
To facilitate event arrangements, devotees celebrating their birthday in October 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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Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization |
Author: Ven. Analayo
Language: English
📍 Available at the Society
🪷 Volunteer Sharing
If you are someone who loves scholarly analysis of the Pali suttas book for you. Ven. Analayo’s Satipatthana: The Direct Path to Realization is a lucid and authoritative textual examination of this core discourse. This book is an academic doctoral dissertation, but because it is so clearly written, many serious meditators will find it highly informative, a pleasure to read, and inspiring.
Surely in Theravada Buddhism, if not in all Buddhist traditions, the Satipatthana Sutta, the discourse on mindfulness, is a foundation of doctrine. In this early, concise discourse, the Buddha lays out what many believe is the essence of the path to freedom—mindfulness meditation.
The Satipatthana Sutta divides the realm of meditative experience into four sections, or satipatthanas: mindfulness of the body, of feelings, of mental experience, and of the dhammas. And because within these four sections the sutta covers all of the core doctrine of early Buddhism. The author first places the Buddha’s teaching within the context of preexisting approaches to knowledge prevalent in ancient India. Then he delves into the underlying meanings of fundamental concepts central to the sutta. Drawing on the Pali discourses and commentaries, he presents the imagery, similes and variety of usage of terms such as sati (mindfulness), samadhi (concentration), sampajana (clearly knowing) and atapi (diligence, effort).
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Learning More About Buddhist Practice — Beginner’s Class |
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The class led by Ven. Chuen Wai, has officially begun. The course explores Chinese Buddhism, Buddhist temples, and Dharma assemblies.
The first lesson introduces the history of Chinese Buddhism and the unique features of Buddhist temple architecture. Join us to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Buddhist culture and practice! |
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Monthly Meditation |
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The society hosts “Monthly Meditation & Pure Land Practice,” led by Ven. Cheun Wai. This two-hour meditation session offers a peaceful space to cultivate mindfulness, calm the mind, and reconnect with the beauty and freedom of life. |
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UBC Imagine Day |
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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! |
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LCSG 26 – Leadership Series Class 8 |
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During the eighth LCSG session, alumni shared their experiences of discovering and studying the Dharma, as well as how they apply Buddhist teachings and wisdom in their daily lives. |
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Buddhistdoor Global (BDG)
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Prof. Henry Shiu Discusses the New TLKY Centre at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto |
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On 18 September, the Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society Research & Education Centre for Buddhist Spiritual Care and Counselling (TLKYCS Centre) opens at Emmanuel College, a federated theological school of Victoria University. |
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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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