To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society, we have produced a video series to introduce the Yankou Assembly in detail. Please enjoy the first video on "The Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings - About Yogacara Offering (Yankou) Ep. 5".

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society, we have produced a video series to introduce the Yankou Assembly in detail. Please enjoy the video on "The Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings - About Yogacara Offering (Yankou) Ep. 6".

The Yogacara Offering (Yankou) Ceremony, a ritual of offering food to hungry ghosts and hell beings, embodies the compassion and wisdom of Buddhism, prompting us to consider how its timeless teachings can be applied to our modern daily lives.

We have developed a dedicated page for all events related to our 30th Anniversary Celebration for your easy reference. Please visit this page for the latest event updates.

Please refer to the full year Dharma Activities Schedule.

* The date and content are subject to change, please follow our announcements on social media or contact us for the latest information.

Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society's "Be Well" lecture series is pleased to welcome Venerable Sik Hin Hung on 15-16 June for a lecture titled "The structure and teaching of the Diamond Sutra: re-reading insight after 30 years." Venerable Hin Hung's journey with teaching the Diamond Sutra began 30 years ago, igniting a lifelong exploration of its wisdom through research, practice, and teaching. Drawing on his recent reflections and insights, Venerable Hin Hung will offer a clear and accessible exploration of the Sutra's core teachings, emphasizing the concept of dependent arising. Through this Sutra, participants will gain deeper understanding of non-attachment, appreciate the spirit of Bodhisattva’s compassionate acts, enter into the path of happiness.

Buddhist Counselling is an emerging field of practice and study. Over the last decade, Ven. Hin Hung has founded a Master of Buddhist Counselling at the University of Hong Kong published some ground breaking research and pioneer a few initiatives to establish Buddhist Counselling as a recognized profession in Hong Kong. The Society is honored to invite Ven. Hin Hung to share his journey and vision for the future. Panelists including Ven. Wai Leung, Ernest and Venus will also discuss their experience in serving communities at the Universities and healthcare institutions in Canada.

6/15 (SAT) 10:00-12:00

Guest Panelists：
Venerable Sik Hin Hung - Founding Fellow and Former Director of the Centre of Buddhist Studies of The University of Hong Kong
Venerable Sik Wai Leung - Guest Master of Tung Lin Kok Yuen
Dr. Ernest Ng - Chief Executive Officer of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society
Dr. Venus Wong - Honorary Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics and Humanities Unit, HKU LKS Faculty of Medicine

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society. On this auspicious occasion, the Society will host the "Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings” from 2 to 9 June, accumulating limitless merits with compassionate aspirations from all directions. Please come and join us!

Enquiry and registration: (604) 255 6337.

TLKYCS will host the "Pure Lotus Lamp" workshop in July. We respectfully invite Venerable Chi Bun to lead us in using velvet strips to create exquisite lotus lanterns. The lotus, which grows in the mud and blooms above the water, symbolizes the transition from afflictions to purity, embodying the concept of remaining untainted despite growing in a muddy environment. Through this course, participants can understand the pure and unblemished nature of life, finding serenity and bright happiness in tranquility.

TLKYCS will organize “Sowing seeds in your mind” gardening courses and invites experienced farmer as instructors. Let the students put their body and mind on nature and learn the knowledge of sustainable development and ecology. In the process of planting, students can also extend the five mindfulness training of Buddhism to our moral relationship with ecology, nurture a sense of gratitude, and understand the wisdom of dependent arising by observing the process and results of planting.

The Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Society was held on June 2-9, where participants engaged in the practices of the Medicine Buddha Dharma for longevity and relieving sufferings, followed by the Yogacara Offering.

The Abbot explained that everyone wishes for good health, especially after the pandemic, and the Medicine Buddha practice is particularly resonant as it provides remedies to heal physical and mental afflictions. Venerable masters led the recitation of the "Medicine Master's Twelve Great Vows for Dispelling Calamities, Resolving Karmic Obstacles, and Liberating Beings," along with the Yogacara Offering to spread benefits to all sentient beings.

To celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, TLKYCS hosted the "Buddha's Birthday Assembly" on 12 May. Through Bathing the Buddha ceremony, participants pay respects to the Buddha, and carry on the wisdom of the Dharma, praying for the illumination of compassion in the world.

To celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, TLKYCS hosted the "Buddha's Birthday Open Days" on 11 and 12 May. In addition to the traditional bathing Buddha ceremony, the event also featured "tea meditation X steel tongue drum" session, guided tours, various booth activities, and snacks.

The Society participated in the second BC Buddhist Culture Day, introducing the public to its religious significance, history, and heritage. On that day, nearly a hundred visitors to the society's booth received gifts and books aimed at enhancing awareness of Buddhism in Western society, connecting the Vancouver community, and sharing Buddhist wisdom and compassion, inviting more people to learn about the Society.

A series of the "Sixteen Gates of Contemplations Sutra" guided study course is graciously led by Venerable Wai Leung. The final session held on 15 May, through reading the sutra and practicing contemplation, participants are presented with a magnificent "Pure Land" vision. Venerable Wai Leung guides attendees in recitation and visualization, integrating the compassion and wisdom of Buddhism into daily life.

In the 7th session of the International Leadership and Communication Skills Course (LCSG), alumni were invited to share their experiences and insights from their Buddhist studies. These alumni, coming from various industries and backgrounds, demonstrated to current students how the Buddha's teaching has helped them excel in both their careers and personal lives.

In the "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" classes held on May 4 and 18, the instructor explained the agricultural system of "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" and acquainted participants with the energy cycle among plants, soil, and living organisms. They also learnt about sustainability and ecology.

On 9, 18 and 30 May, we held the monthly online meet-ups respectively for the UBC and SFU participants from the university community.

During the summer break from May to Aug., the monthly meet-ups will continue online, please register via email at [email protected].

The Society will host the "Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings” grand offering ceremony and celebration on 9 June. We pray for the active participation of devotees from all directions to accumulate blessings, cultivate wisdom, and spread positive energy!

Mission
We serve our community with great compassion. We value the cultivation of inner wisdom and practice, and strive for spiritual and physical well-being. We encourage teamwork and mutual support.

Following the path of Bodhisattvas, we volunteer our time and effort for the greater good with shared compassionate aspirations. The successful operation of the Society relies on our volunteers' dedicated support. We welcome you to register as a volunteer at the Society.

Those who offer Dāna (generous donation) are fulfilled with blessing. Those who support are of immeasurable merits.
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