🍵 Jan. 20 (Sat.)
10:30 to 11:30 am @ Vancouver

🍵 Jan. 25 (Thur.)
15:30 to 16:30 pm @ Burnaby

Theme: Reconnecting!

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

SFU Vancouver Multifaith Centre (7314) @ Harbour Center.
Every 3rd Saturday of the month at 10:30 to 11:30 am

SFU Burnaby Multifaith Centre @ AQ3210
Every last Thursday of the month at 3:30 to 4:30 pm.

For every monthly session, we will start gathering 30 mins before and stay 30 mins after for tea / coffee!

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 Soil – Tea Meditation Event" will be held on Jan 13, 2024, 2-4 PM.

On 16 December, we organized the monthly Ch'an & Chat meet-ups at SFU Vancouver. Together with the university community, we met for a mindfulness practice, tea & coffee meditation, sharing and exploring the theme "Taking a Break!", and listening to harp music together.

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.

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.

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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