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★ Vancouver Chan Meditation Centre Great Opening Announcement ★
Mar 11, 2018

In order to fulfill the increasing demand for bilingual activities at DDVC in Richmond in the past years and resolve the issue of limited space, we have rented a 1,200 square feet site in Vancouver, near the crossroads of Cambie and Broadway, and will be offering English programs and workshops. To continue Master Sheng Yen’s lifework of spread the teaching of Chan Buddhism in the West, this location provides ease of access to the working population, young people, and local English speakers.

Please come and join us in building a harmonious and caring community in this new location, and, at the same time, deepen your Chan practices. We hope to better benefit the people in the Greater Vancouver Area and, together, make our world a better place.

Phone: (604) 620-6010
Website: www.chanmeditation.ca
  Location: ​550 West Broadway, Room 333
            Vancouver, BC

Following Activities cancelled. 2/4 Lamp Transmission Ceremony 2/5 Group Meditation Practice 2/5 Beginner’s Meditation Class
Feb 3, 2017
Due to weather conditions, the following activities are cancelled. 2/4 Lamp Transmission Ceremony 2/5 Group Meditation Practice 2/5 Beginner’s Meditation Class
Great 2015 Compassion Repentance Dharma Service
Apr 1, 2015
Date: Sep 19, 2015 (Saturday) ,
Oct 10, 2015 (Saturday)
Nov 7, 2015 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

To ornament the worship hall, so as to cultivate and purify the physical, verbal and mental conducts. To worship with utmost piety, followed by making vows and holding to the Bodhisattva’s name. To honestly repent of unwholesome deeds, followed by circling around the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. To repent and worship in accord with the rules of confession, so as to benefit sentient beings, living or deceased. To eliminate all karmic hindrances, so as to purify the body and the mind.
2015 Chan Retreats Schedule, click here for more details.
Mar 3, 2015
1-day retreat：1/25, 5/31, 6/28
3-day retreat：4/24 ~ 4/26
7-day retreat：3/7 ~ 3/14

1-day retreat：1/25, 5/31, 6/28
Download application form for 1-day retreat
Please mail your completed application form to meditation1@ddmba.ca

Beginner's Mind 3-day Retreat：4/24 (5:30pm) ~ 4/26 (4:00pm)
Download application form for Beginner's Mind 3-day Retreat

7-day retreat：3/7 (5:30pm) ~ 3/14 (10am)
Download application form for 7-day retreat

Next coming Sunday Meditation Practice will be stopped, click me for more details.
Feb 15, 2015
announcement: 「Sunday Meditation Practice」 will be stopped on 2/22/2015 due to lunar new year festival. Class will be back to schedule on 3/1/2015.
Happy New Year, 2015, Come and join the blessing.
Dec 28, 2014
Date: Jan 1, 2015
Time: 9:00am ~ 12:00

Blessing the world peace by prostrating Buddha and reading Great Compassion Repent Sutra.
Recitation of the Buddha's Name ＆ Recitation of the Bodhisattva Precepts, click here for details
Dec 28, 2014
Date: Jan 2, 2015 (Friday) ,
Jan 9, 2015 (Friday) ,
Jan 16, 2015 (Friday) ,
Jan 23, 2015 (Friday) ,
Jan 30, 2015 (Friday) ,
Feb 6, 2015 (Friday) ,
Feb 13, 2015 (Friday) ,
Feb 27, 2015 (Friday) ,
Mar 20, 2015 (Friday) ,
Mar 27, 2015 (Friday) ,
Apr 3, 2015 (Friday)

Time: 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

Recitation of the Buddha's Name：Every Friday at 10:00~12:00

Recitation of the Bodhisattva Precepts：From 10:00am~12:00pm on Friday of the last week of the month.
Date: 12/26、1/30、2/27、3/27、5/29、6/26
Wednesday Night Meditation Practice, click here for more details
Dec 28, 2014
Date: Jan 7, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Jan 14, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Jan 21, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Jan 28, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Feb 11, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Feb 25, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Mar 4, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Mar 18, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Mar 25, 2015 (Wednesday) ,
Apr 1, 2015 (Wednesday)

Time: 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm
Sunday Meditation Practice, click me for more details
Dec 28, 2014
Date: Jan 4, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Jan 11, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Jan 18, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Feb 8, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Feb 15, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Feb 22, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Mar 1, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Mar 15, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Mar 22, 2015 (Sunday) ,
Mar 29, 2015 (Sunday)

Time: 9:00 am ~ 12:00 pm
Want to learn 「Diamond Sutra」? Don't miss this series of classes.
Jul 8, 2014
Date: Jul 11, 2014(Friday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 14, 2014(Monday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 16, 2014(Wednesday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 18, 2014(Friday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 20, 2014(Sunday)2:00 pm ~ 4:00 pm,
Jul 23, 2014(Wednesday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 25, 2014(Friday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 28, 2014(Monday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm,
Jul 30, 2014(Wednesday)7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm

Speaker: Venerable Chang Yen

Lecturer of the Dharma Drum Sangha University and the Dharma Drum Buddhist College; BA, Soochow University; MA in Religious Studies, Fo Guang University.

Diamond Sutra speaks not only about the supreme state of Buddhist practice, it also tells us how to subdue vexations in the process before obtaining true liberation.

An Overview of the Diamond Sutra
Date: 7/11, 19:00 - 21:00

Series of Lectures on the Diamond Sutra
Date: Listed 8 dates above.
July 13, 2014 Dharma Lecture -- Buddhist View of Life & Death-Starting from the In-between State (Bardo)
Jun 2, 2014
Speaker: Venerable Chang Yen
Buddhist View of Life & Death-Starting from the In-between State
(Bardo)
「Be A Happy Buddhist Program」is going to start. Register today!
Jun 2, 2014
Date: Sep 13, 2014 (Saturday) ,
Sep 27, 2014 (Saturday) ,
Oct 11, 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 9:30 am ~ 5:00 pm
1st step toward happiness!

For course short introduction and application form, please click the link below.

Download Application Form
5/31 Introduction of the Chapter of the Lotus- Treasury World, The Flower Adornment Sutra
Apr 10, 2014
Date: May 31, 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 10:00 am ~ 12:00 pm

Speaker: Venerable Guo Jian Fashi, Director, DDM International Relations and Development

Introduction of the Chapter of the Lotus- Treasury World, The Flower Adornment Sutra
Buddha Śākyamuni Birthday on May 4, 2014 this year.
Apr 4, 2014
Date: May 4, 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 9:30 am ~ 12:00 pm

By Bathing the Buddha today, I am cultivating pure wisdom and sublime virtues. When all defilement are cleansed, the pure dharma body will manifest.

Welcome to light the lamp of peace.
Delicious vegetarian lunch is provided.
Mar 19 & Mar 26, 2014 Dharma Drum Ensemble Intro. Class.
Mar 11, 2014
Date: Mar 19, 2014 (Wednesday) ,
Mar 26, 2014 (Wednesday)
Time: 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm
Activity Fee:30
04/18/2014 7-day Beginner's Chan Retreat, Register Now!
Mar 11, 2014
Date: Friday, Apr 18, 2014 5:30 pm ~ Friday, Apr 25, 2014 10:00 am

For application, please download the application form below, and email it to us. info@ddmba.ca

Download Application Form
Great 2014 Compassion Repentance Dharma Service
Mar 11, 2014
Date: Mar 22, 2014 (Saturday) ,
May 3, 2014 (Saturday) ,
Jun 21, 2014 (Saturday)
Time: 2:00 pm ~ 5:00 pm

To ornament the worship hall, so as to cultivate and purify the physical, verbal and mental conducts. To worship with utmost piety, followed by making vows and holding to the Bodhisattva’s name. To honestly repent of unwholesome deeds, followed by circling around the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. To repent and worship in accord with the rules of confession, so as to benefit sentient beings, living or deceased. To eliminate all karmic hindrances, so as to purify the body and the mind.
DDMBA Programs
7-day Retreat