Category Archives: Lower Mainland Buddhism

:: connecting with Buddhist Communities and Buddhist-inspired NGOs in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland area ::

Members of this network, including local leaders, organizers, academics, and activists, share information and collaborate through a mailing list. Our goal is to facilitate communication between both groups about events and projects of mutual interest, events that are open to the public, and serve as a communication tool for collaboration amongst group members. Please see our public event announcement blog here: http://lmlbuddhism.wordpress.com/about/

Workshop Report: Buddhists working in Prison, Corrections, and Rehabilitation: Volunteers, Chaplains and Teachers

Posted on June 22, 2011 by UBC Buddhism

On March 18th, 2011, UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program hosted an informal workshop on the work of Buddhist practitioners and professionals connected to the Canadian correctional system. The workshop was a chance for participants to share their experiences, ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Mainland Buddhism, Reports | Tagged Chaplaincy, Correctional Service of Canada, Lower Mainland, Meditation in Prisons, Prison Dhamma

Upcoming Lecture: Venerable Sik Yin Kit on Dhamma in Prison

Posted on February 23, 2011 by UBC Buddhism

UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Venerable Sik Yin Kit, the Head Nun of the Po Lam Buddhist Association of Chilliwack, BC: “Dhamma in Prison: The True Transformation?” Date: Friday, March 18 2011 Time: 5:30 – … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Mainland Buddhism, Sik Yin Kit, Speakers | Tagged Canadian Buddhism, Engaged Buddhism, Meditation, Speakers

Second Meeting of the Lower Mainland Buddhism Group

Posted on June 1, 2010 by UBC Buddhism

Gathering at Steveston Buddhist Temple held on May 27, 2010 Rev. Grant Ikuta welcomed us with a brief history and tour of the temple, and from its unique altar space, arched beams shaped like bodhi-leaves, flanking portraits of the founding … Continue reading →

Posted in Lower Mainland Buddhism | Tagged Canadian Buddhism, Lower Mainland, Steveston Temple, Vancouver

First Meeting of the Lower Mainland Buddhism Group

Posted on December 28, 2009 by UBC Buddhism

Workshop: Connecting with Vancouver Buddhist Communities held on December 15, 2009 at the Institute of Asian Research. 25 leaders and organizers from different Buddhist communities in the Vancouver area, including those affiliated with Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Southeast Asian Theravada, Tibetan, … Continue reading →