To nurture and protect relationships of six directions, one should cultivate a pure and joyful heart through Buddhist teachings, following the "Four Embracing Virtues" outlined in the "Sigālovāda Sutta." This leads us to experience genuine joy in a righteous and meaningful life, appreciating the present moment and acknowledging the self's existence by being in harmony in our relationship.

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.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society. On this auspicious occasion, the Society will host the "Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings” from June 2 to 9, accumulating limitless merits with compassionate aspirations from all directions. Please come and join us!

Enquiry and registration: (604) 255 6337.

TLKYCS is organizing a Guided Study Course on the "Sixteen Gates of Contemplations Sutra", and we are honored to invite Venerable Wai Leung Sik as the instructor. The Sixteen Gates of Contemplations is a practice method for Pure Land Buddhism practitioners. Through the guidance of the classical texts and the combination of recitation of the Infinite Life Sutra and Five Assemblies Reciting the Buddha's Name, participants will gain an understanding of the profound meaning and content of the scriptures. This will help integrate Buddhist compassion and wisdom into daily life.
March 3, 10, 17, 24; April 14, 21

TLKYCS launched the "Purifying Connections" Tongue Drum course in February. We are honored to welcome Venerable Wai Leung as our instructor for this course. Through the ethereal tones of the Steel Tongue Drum, participants will learn to play the harmonious and pure sounds of the Five Assemblies Reciting the Buddha's Name. This experience aims to help students let go of worries, focus on the present moment, and enter the inner tranquility and serenity.

March 2, 9, 16 & 23.

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 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 "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind X Film Sharing" will be held on Mar 9 & 23, 2-4 PM.

TLKYCS held the "Lunar New Year Assembly", the Abbot Venerable Tsang Chit compassionately shared that the dragon / “loong” in Buddhism symbolizes the auspiciousness of the Buddhist gates, representing reverence and nobility of the Buddha's teachings. It signifies succession and serves as the guardian.

On 24 February, the Society hosted the first class of "Purifying Connections" Tongue Drum Course instructed by Ven. Wai Leung. The course received positive response and an extra session was added. Through the melodious pure tones of the tongue drum, participants were invited to let go of worries, focus on the present moment, and experience inner peace and serenity.

The forth session of the Leadership and Communication Skills Course (LCSG) invited Dr. Chiu Kwok Sum to share insights on "'Integration': Transcending Personal Constraints Through Dependent Origination", teaching participants to let go of ego, break free from personal boundary, and achieve integration with a broad and inclusive mindset.

On 3 Febuary, a "mindfulness practice" session was featured in the winter extension program of "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" at TLKYCS. The instructor skillfully led participants through diverse mindfulness exercises, encourages participants to cultivate mindfulness in daily life, deepening connections with the nature and understanding of dependent origination.

On 6 & 7 February, TLKYCS participated in a career fair hosted by Simon Fraser University (SFU) at its Burnaby campus. We introduced our activities, history, and culture to students and alumni and hope to foster stronger connection with the community.

On 8, 17 & 29 Feburary, we organized the monthly Ch'an & Chat meet-ups at the UBC Life Building, SFU Vancouver, and SFU Burnaby campus, respectively. Venerable Wai Leung led participants in the practice of "Clam, Relaxation & Compassion." And he played the tongue drum, to help students let go of worries, focus on the present moment, and enter the inner tranquility and serenity.

In celebration of the Society's 30th Anniversary, we have completed a new design of the website with new functions such as event calendar, and new pages on video and audio resources with better browsing experience. Please let us know your feedback on the new design!

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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885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, B.C., Canada V6C 3G1
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