🍵 Next on 11 July ☕
3:30 to 4:30 pm

Join us for mindfulness / meditation practices (Ch'an) and sharing (Chat) facilitated by Buddhist Chaplain!

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

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 concluded successfully on 9 June. The seven-day Dharma assembly was led by the Abbot, along with Venerables and the public. Each morning, they performed rituals to resolve grievances and recited the Twelve Great Vows, while in the afternoons, they conducted the Yogacara offering (Yankou) ceremony in either the Dinghu Mountain or Baohua Mountain tradition.

In the morning of 9 June, the Abbot Venerable Tsang Chit presided over the Three Treasures Offering Ceremony. Over a hundred devotees, community members, and guests, along with auspicious lions, dragons, and a procession of faithful followers, participated in the grand offering ceremony led by Venerable Hin Hung. Following this, a celebration for the 30th anniversary was held at noon, wishing for the continued flourishing of Buddhism and the turning of the Dharma wheel. Guests, devotees, and volunteers from both local and overseas contributed to the success of this grand event.

On 15 and 16 June, the Society hosted "The Structure and Teaching of the Diamond Sutra" by Venerable Hin Hung. The event attracted over a hundred participants both in-person and online. Venerable Hin Hung reflected on his first teachings of the Diamond Sutra from thirty years ago and shared his deepened understanding of its core content, structure, and practice over the years. In his lectures, he emphasized the spirit and practice of the Bodhisattva path, guiding attendees toward learning and practicing to achieve happiness and liberation.

The Society hosted the “Be Well" lecture series on Saturday morning, we were honored to invited Ven. Hin Hung to share his journey and vision for the future. Panelists, including Ven. Wai Leung, Ernest, and Venus, had also discussed their experiences in serving communities at universities and healthcare institutions in Canada.

In the "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" classes held on 15 and 29 June, participants recently harvested and tasted the crops they cultivated, noting the various flavors, while also gaining insight into the wisdom of dependent origination through observing the cultivation process and its outcomes.

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.

On 13 June, we held the monthly meet-up over zoom , conducting sitting and tea mindfulness practices with UBC 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].

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.

We are thrilled to share some select photos from the event with you! You can view the highlights by clicking on the following link.

Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society (TLKYCS) is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a series of public events. The highlight of the celebration is the seven-day Yogacara (Yankou) Dharma Assembly, taking place from 2–9 June, with a special anniversary ceremony scheduled for 9 June...

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. 3-6".

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