Good deeds start from the heart, with the 'Four Blessings' as the path and 'Six Directions' as the practice. Cultivate inner peace like "Aranya" to open the gate of goodness. The Buddha emphasized the 'Four Blessings' to gain virtues, leading to a noble life and blessed future.

"For all sentient beings in the Saha world, their actions and thoughts are bound by karma; there is no action without consequence, no deed without its effect." - Ksitigarbha Sutra

In Buddhism, there are three methods of confessing transgressions:

Ritualistic Confession
Repentance following specific rules and guidelines.
Visualized Confession
Continuously bowing before Buddhas and Bodhisattvas for auspicious visions.
Non-abiding Confession
Using the wisdom of Prajna to perceive the emptiness nature of transgressions. Repentance is highly valued in Buddhism. Making mistakes isn't terrifying; the real terror is the lack of repentance for wrongdoings. Esteemed masters teach us to face karma without resentment, genuinely repent, and strive to correct ourselves, avoiding repetition of past misdeeds.

Buddhist Ethics is a book on what past Buddhist texts and thinkers have to say on some of the most important moral topics present in today’s society. The author prefaces the book by stating that a very basic knowledge of Buddhism will complement the books contents (suggesting the companion book ‘Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction’ by the same author).

Indeed, Damien presents relevant information in a consumable manner to allow readers to understand without needing to look to any other book.

In the book, Damien presents implications of Buddhist thoughts on animals and the environment, sexuality and gender, war and violence, abortion, suicide, and the future of technology. Overall, the book is very enlightening on what the various texts, important persons, and events literally say on each of these topics without attempting to pass judgement. Throughout Buddhist history, many prominent figures have acted on their interpretations of Buddha’s teachings, often with conflicting messages. What should one do in the face of an aggressor who seeks to cause harm to your friends and family? Is a brain chemistry shortcut to enlightenment possible and in the spirit of Buddha’s teachings? These are just a couple of questions this book seeks to shed some light on. Combining ancient recounts of Buddhist history with modern ideas, this book will spark curiosity and deep thinking in any reader.

Thanks our volunteer Aaron Lund for preparing this book sharing, views expressed in the content belong to the writer, and not the Society, its affiliates, or employees.and his views do not represent the position of our organization.

18-20 August and 30 August
TLKYCS will be hosting the "Ullambana Offerings Assembly" in August, expressing the filial piety and gratitude by commemorating and honoring our ancestors from generation to generation.

Inquiries: +1 (604) 255 6337

5, 12 & 26 August
TLKYCS will be hosting the "Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Keychain Workshop" in August. We respectfully invite Venerable Chi Bun to lead us in making a Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva keychain, one stitch at a time, crocheting the thoughts of filial piety.

Date: 2 & 16 September
In September, TLKYCS will hold a wellbeing seminar titled "Mind-Body and Internal-External Wellbeing Awareness." Venerable Chibun will kindly provide the lecture, combining traditional Chinese medicine theory with Buddhist practices to elucidate the various health preservation methods in different seasons.

Date: 9 September (Saturday)
TLKYCS will be hosting the "Draw My Heart: Mid-autumn Festival Lantern Workshop" in September. We respectfully invite Venerable Chi Bun to lead us in making traditional lantern to celebrate Mid-autumn festival together.

From 21 July to 13 November
Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY
The "Tree & Serpent: Early Buddhist Art in India, 200 BCE–400 CE" exhibition, sponsored by The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Global, will display 140+ objects, such as stone reliefs, reliquaries, and jewelry, narrating the origins of Buddhist art in India and delving into important themes of this transformative era in Indian art.

TLKYCS organized the "Be Well" series lecture in July to explore the topic of Buddhist Chaplaincy and Counselling. Ven. Dr. Hin Yan and Dr. George Lee combined Buddhist teachings with modern psychology, exploring Buddhist-based spiritual care. The lectures were held both in-person and Zoom online with cantonese, mandarin, and English simultaneous interpretation, attracted over 200 combined attendees in this spiritual journey. Ven. Dr. Hin Yan and Dr. George Lee's lectures offered practical wisdom with sound theoretical foundation, supporting participants to cultivate peace and compassion, offering care for themselves and others.

TLKYCS hosted the "Dragon Boat Festival Knotting Workshop" on 8 & 15 July. We respectfully invited Venerable Chi Bun to lead us in weaving colorful knot workshop, allowing everyone to experience the fun and joy of the festival together, and feel the warmth and harmony.

Our gardening course "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" began its second season on 22 July. Combining both theory and practice, the course instructor shared gardening knowledge and facilitated hands-on practice. Students experienced more about our interconnectedness with nature in the process!

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 dana (generous donation) are fulfilled with blessing. Those who support are of immeasurable merits.
Donation Procedure
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2495 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5N 4L1
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