The "Sigālovāda Sutta" stresses the importance of learning technical skills of livelihood, then seeking material wealth for self-sufficiency. It also emphasizes guarding against negative paths and associated consequences. This leads to simplified relationships and the rediscovery of our innate goodness, fostering joy in a harmonious heart.

*Cultivating the Spirit of Giving through Three Forms of Offerings*
Dharma: Developing an understanding of the teachings through right understanding and right view.
Wealth: Giving physical and tangible possessions with purity and equilaninity.
Fearlessness: Bringing joy and comfort in others through verbal or bodily expressions.

Our act of offering should extend beyond just Buddhas and Bodhisattvas; it should encompass all sentient beings in the ten directions as objects worthy of our generosity.
Through the process of cultivating generosity, one can eliminate their own greed and attachment. Generosity can begin with a smile or a word of praise, bringing joy to others in spirit. It can then further progress to material offerings, and dedicate the merit of all offerings for the benefit of all sentient beings.

21 to 23 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.
Inquiries: +1 (604) 255 6337

Date: 25 Oct, 1 & 8 Nov
Time: 6-7 p.m. Eastern Time
Organizers: Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society & Canadian Association of Spiritual Care (CASC)
Through three online sessions, we aim to create time and space for mindfulness and strengthen our ability to develop resources to cope with difficulties. With a clear and compassionate heart, we can genuinely care for important people and matters in daily life.

LCSG 2023-2024 Leadership and Communication Skills Global program is now open for application!
Speakers from diverse backgrounds are invited to share their insights, promoting youth self-development, leadership, and communication skills.

Date: 4 Nov
What can you plant in the autumn? How should you care for the soil until it's time to plant vegetables in the spring? This is an extension of "Sowing seeds in your mind", aim to learn about composting before winter comes. We will share how to nurture the soil using compost as well as other natural materials.

From now 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.

On 20 September, more than 20 seniors from Villa Cathay Care Home, accompanied by staff members and volunteers visited the Society to learn about our history and values, precious artifacts in the Grand Hall, and our unique architecture. We are grateful to Venerable Chi Bun for leading the participants to pay respect to the Buddha, presenting lotus lanterns to the seniors, and extending our warm wishes for a Happy Mid-Autumn Festival.

TLKYCS hosted the "Mind-Body and Internal-External Wellbeing Awareness" seminar on 2 and 16 September, with Venerable Chi Bun as the keynote speaker. The seminar integrates Buddhist practices with the principles of Chinese medicine, addressing topics like the origin of illness, harmony of elements, and imbalances in internal organs, as well as the significance of meridian, acupuncture points, and diet. The seminars were well attended, providing participants with valuable insights on well-being and self-awareness.

To celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, TLKYCS organized a "Draw My Heart: Mid-autumn Festival Lantern" workshop, we respectfully invited Ven. Chi bun to lead us in making lanterns together to celebrate this joyful occasion. During the lantern-making process, participants demonstrated their creativity and added vibrant colors with their unique lanterns to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

On 9 and 23 September, the "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" course instructor taught students about the "Twenty-Four Solar Terms" of agricultural civilization and introduced them to plant life, soil, and ecological cycles, fostering an understanding of sustainability.

On 5 September, we participated the Main Event @ Imagine UBC, introducing ourselves and the University Multifaith Chaplains Association to students and community members.

On 6, 7 & 14 September, we participated in the Student Services Fair at SFU Burnaby, Surrey, and Vancouver respectively, introducing ourselves and the Multifaith Centre to students and community members.

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
￭­ By cheque: Payable to "Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society"
2495 Victoria Drive, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V5N 4L1
￭­ By deposit in bank account: HSBC Bank Canada
885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 3G1
Account holder: "Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society"
Account number:
CAD Currency: 020-602642-080
USD Currency: 020-602642-241
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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