Vancouver Buddhist Temple

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Clear skies and warm rays of sunshine touched our bodies throughout the day and dark, chilly nights with bright twinkling stars brightened our evenings. During our Manning Park Family Retreat everyone greeted me with warm smiles. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, meeting old friends and making new ones. This LDC (Living Dharma Centre) sponsored program was attended by 112 participants. We had 62 adults, 26 youth (13-25), 16 children (6-12) and 8 children (5 and under) participating in our pre-2010 Olympics, winning points for their respective teams. We were honoured to have the presence of 6 Sensei’s who prepared seminars and dharma talks.The LDC, JSBTC (Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada) and our BCJSBCF (British Columbia Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Churches Federation) graciously provided funding to have local Sensei’s and their families attend.

Some memories were put on YouTube in a slideshow. Just click here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxRkVAG_uJk to watch a few minute slideshow.

The latest edition (June 2009) of Bodhi Mind is now released and ready for downloading. Please click the link below to download your copy in PDF format.

June 2009- Bodhi Mind

Reverend Yoshihide Matsubayashi will be giving a lecture (in English) on Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Reverend Matsubayashi is travelling from Seattle Buddhist Betsuin to share his experiences. The lecture is open to the general public 7pm to 9pm.

 Sponsored by Living Dharma Centre 

The latest edition (May 2009) of Bodhi Mind is now released and ready for downloading. Please click the link below to download your copy in PDF format.

May 2009 Bodhi Mind

Sponsored by the Living Dharma Centre, hosted by Vancouver Buddhist Temple. Enjoy a weekend designed to promote fellowship between the various age groups within the families attending. The event is open to anyone who is curious about or interested in the teachings of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism. Early registration is due by January 23, 2009. Please make all cheques payable to Vancouver Buddhist Temple.