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

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

Theme: Connecting with friends

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 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.

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.

TLKYCS is organizing a Guided Study Course on the "Sixteen Gates of Contemplations Sutra", and we are honored to welcome 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 classics 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 21

On 16 & 28 March, we organized the monthly Ch'an & Chat meet-ups at the SFU Vancouver and Burnaby 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.

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.

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.

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.

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