加拿大東蓮覺苑
January 2024 Newsletter
Words of Compassion and Wisdom
Ven. Tsang Chit</br> The Abbot
Ven. Tsang Chit
The Abbot

Establishing harmonious coexistence in society and family requires incorporating the wisdom of elders, as emphasized in the "Sigālovāda Sutta." The Buddha outlined the significance of respect and support in five ways to the six directions, building on the foundation of harmony and introducing six virtuous practices for virtuous living.

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Upcoming Events
2024 Dharma Activities Schedule
2024 Dharma Activities Schedule

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.

January Practice

7 Jan (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Great Compassion Sutra
11 Jan (Thur) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
14 Jan (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Pre-Celebration Assembly of the Buddha's day of enlightenment
21 Jan (Sun) Day off
25 Jan (Thur) 9:30 - 11:30 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
28 Jan (Sun) 9:30 - 11:30 Assembly to Pay Tribute to the Buddha's Blessings
29 Jan (Mon) 13:30 - 17:00 Chanting Medicine Buddha Sutra
30 Jan (Tue) 14:00 - 17:00 Concluding Transference of Merits through Three-Sessions Contemplation Assembly on the Amitabha
* The date and content are subject to change, please contact us for the latest information.

Lunar New Year Dharma Assemblies
Lunar New Year Dharma Assemblies

28 Jan, 10 to 18 February, 2024.
1) Assembly to Pay Tribute to the Buddha's Blessings.
28 Jan (Sunday) 9:30 - 11:30
Enquiry and registration: (604) 255 6337.

Sowing Seeds in Your Mind—Winter Extension Program
Sowing Seeds in Your Mind—Winter Extension Program

The Society continues the "Sowing seeds in your mind" winter extension program, offers a variety of activities. During the six classes we will focused on agricultural themes, share knowledge about farming, food, tea, and mindfulness, deepening our understanding of the connection between people, the mind, and the natural world.

Next session on "Tea and the Earth: Tea Meditation" will be held on Jan 13, 2-4 PM.

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Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG)
Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG)

2023-24 Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG) program is now open for application!
Speakers from diverse backgrounds are invited to share their insights, promoting youth self-development, leadership, and communication skills.

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Events Review
<br>Year End Cleaning

Year End Cleaning

At the year-end, the Society conducted its full deep cleaning. With Venerable guiding volunteers to tidy up and clean the entire temple, we foster a spirit of gratitude and positive energy as we welcome the new year.

LCSG Session
LCSG Session

In the second session of the Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG) 2023-24, we invited Venerable Guo Ngai to offer a lecture on "Life Education of the Sentient Beings", inspiring the wisdom and growth in the participants through interesting life examples and interactive explorations.

"Sowing Seeds in your Mind" X <br>Video-sharing session
"Sowing Seeds in your Mind" X
Video-sharing session

On 9 Dec., "Sowing seeds in your mind" Winter Extension Program featured a video-sharing session. Instructors guided participants in appreciating the four seasons and the land through video viewing, while also sharing insights into cultivation.

Ch'an & Chat: Monthly Meet-ups @ UBC & SFU
Ch'an & Chat: Monthly Meet-ups @ UBC & SFU

On 14 & 16 December, we organized the monthly Ch'an & Chat meet-ups at the UBC Life Building and SFU Vancouver campus respectively. Together with the university community, we met for a mindfulness practice, tea & coffee meditation, sharing, and listening to harp music together.

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