To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Tung Lin Kok Yuen, Canada Society, we have produced a video series to introduce the Yankou Assembly in detail. Please enjoy the first video on "The Great Assembly to Benefit All Beings - Yogacara Offering Assembly (Yankou)".

We have developed a dedicated page for all events related to our 30th Anniversary Celebration for your easy reference. Please visit this page for the latest event updates.

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.

The Society will organize an introductory lecture on "Understanding the Three Refuges and Five Precepts" in Buddhism. We respectfully invite Venerable Wai Leung to introduce the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha (the Triple Gem) . While "Taking Refuge" marks the beginning of Buddhist learning, the "Five Precepts" are essential guidelines for Buddhist practitioners' daily life. By taking the Three Refuges and Five Precepts, we embark upon the path of peace and liberation from suffering.
Date & Time: 27 & 28 April, 1:30 to 3:30 PM

To celebrate the Buddha's birthday in May, the Society is organizing a pre-cerebration assembly and open days on May 11-12. Through the celebration, we pay respect to the Buddha by "bathing" the Buddha while purifying our mind, with an aspiration to follow the teachings of the Buddha and may his compassion shine through the world. In addition, the Society will also organize open days with guided tours, booth activities, and experiential practice. We hope to celebrate this Buddha's birthday with the public with these religious and cultural activities.

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 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.

4 to 11 April
During the Ching Ming Festival, the Society will hold the "Ching Ming Emperor Liang Treasure of Repentance Assembly". We gather to express filial piety and gratitude to our ancestors, and dedicated all merits and offerings to our family for their well-being in this life and next.
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.
April 14, 21

The "Purifying Connections" Tongue Drum Course concluded successfully on 23 March. Venerable Wai Leung utilized the melodious and pure tones of the spirit drums to help participants let go of worries, and enter inner tranquility and serenity, with participants learning to play a series of songs including "Song of the Triple Gem" and "Fivefold Recitation of the Buddha's Name".

The Society hosted the "Sixteen Gates of Contemplations Sutra" Guided Study Course instructed by Ven. Wai Leung. Through guided study of the classical texts, combining with recitation of the Infinite Life Sutra and Five Assembles Reciting the Buddha's Name, participants gain an understanding of the profound meaning and content of the scriptures. This supports the integration the compassion and wisdom of Buddhism into daily life.

The fifth session of the Leadership and Communication Skills Global (LCSG) course cordially invites Venerable Wai Leung to share on the topic of "Harmony of Heart and Mind: The Way of Life in Buddhism", explaining the Noble Eightfold Path, enabling participants to cultivate mindfulness, understand impermanence, and appreciate the value of life.

On 9 & 23 March, the "Video sharing sessions" were featured in the winter extension program of "Sowing Seeds in Your Mind" at TLKYCS. The participants explore the interaction between humans and nature, and share insights on cultivation.

On 20 March, TLKYCS participated in the annual Faith Talk event hosted by SFU. This year's theme was "What is Prayer", featuring representatives from various religious backgrounds sharing the wisdom on prayers. The event facilitated understanding and harmony among different religious groups, while also providing a platform for students to learn about the wisdom of various religious beliefs.

On 14, 23 & 28 March, 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.

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. To ensure the successful completion of the event, we are currently recruiting volunteers to support. We pray for the active participation of devotees from all directions to accumulate blessings, cultivate wisdom, and spread positive energy!

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