Vancouver Chan Meditation Centre
550 West Broadway, Room 333 V5Z 0E9 Vancouver, BC, Canada

The documentary on Master Sheng Yen is being made available for 2 weeks from Dec. 20, 2020 8:00 am Jan. 3, 2021 8:00 am (PT). Keep an eye out for info about this. The link will be announced at 7:00 pm (PT) on 12/19, website & FB. More details have been upload on the website here.... https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/upcoming-event/ This documentary portrays Master Sheng Yen’s turbulent life and times through his Dharma talks, journals, medical records, writings, photos and videos. The film unfolds on the streets of New York in 1979, relating the course of Master Sheng Yen’s life with 10-year chapters, including The Dying Fire of His Faith (1949), Second Ordination (1959), Leaving for Japan (1969), Chan Practice and Spreading the Dharma (1979), Founding the Dharma Drum Mountain (1989), Care for Life and Death (1999), and Master Sheng Yen’s Passing Away (2009). The film also features interviews from Master Sheng Yen’s disciples and his close friends sharing what they saw and learned from the master. Instead of a propagandist style seen in conventional religious films, the production aims to present the master’s extraordinary life with a straightforward, honest, modest, and matter of fact attitude, which is exactly the sentiment the world needs to embrace and say, Thus I have heard. Watch the official trailer now! Presented by: Sheng Yen Education Foundation, TSAY Ching-yen Produced by: CNEX Studio Corporation Executive Producer: TSAY Ching-yen, YANG Pei, Ben TSIANG, Ruby CHEN Director: CHANG Chao-wei Duration: 115 mins Language: Mandarin, English, Japanese / Subtitles: Traditional Chinese, English Screen Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 Full HD / Sound System: Dolby Digital 5.1

Master Sheng Yen The documentary on Master Sheng Yen is being made available for 2 weeks from 12/20 to 1/3/2021. Keep an eye out for info about this. The link will be announced on 12/19, website & FB....Continue reading

Inter-Faith Discussion in Palliative Education On November 26th, the inter-faith discussion was held by Richmond Integrated Hospice Palliative Care Team under the Vancouver Coastal Health and facilitated by Rev. Matthew Heyn, Spiritual Health Clinical Educator from the Richmond Integrated Hospice Palliative Care Team. Venerable Chang Wu, representing Chan and Pure Land Buddhism, along with Rev. Maggie, representing Protestant Christianity, and Father Wong, representing Roman ...Continue reading

EXCITING UPCOMING EVENT ALL WELCOME Register for free here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-by-ven-chang-wu-tickets-1 Tomorrow from 12 to 1:30 pm PST, Venerable Chang Wu is joining the Cambridge University Buddhist Society on Wednesday to give a talk on 'Finding and Feeling Joy'. In addition to the talk, Ven. Chang Wu will talk about the principles and underlying theories of Chan Meditation, followed by a guided meditation.... If you want to participate in a session with practitioners from the UK, sign up now!

According to the Chinese Almanac, this year's first day of winter fell on November 7. This means it's officially sweater weather! Not sure if you are like me, but all I want to do these days is to curl up with a cup of hot tea and a giant blanket as I dive into a good book. Luckily, you can enjoy these 27 good reads without leaving the comfort of your home. Warm up with these 27 books of wisdom:... http://www.shengyen.org/books-grid.php?s=E See more

What are the three secrets of remaining calm no matter what life throws at you? Practice, practice, and even more practice. Meditation takes practice just like everything else. Come meditate with a group and benefit from working with Dr. Li, who's had more than 25 years of experience in meditation. Online 1-day Retreat... Sunday, November 22 8 am - 4 pm PST or 11 am - 7 pm EST Led by Rebecca Li This retreat will be conducted in an online format. In consideration of those wanting to do the retreat but can not do it at their home, we will attempt to make limited space available at the Chan Meditation Centre Vancouver. Please indicate in your application if you need to participate in this retreat at the Chan Centre. Spaces are limited. Register before it's too late. https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/upcoming-event/?id=1

Hello Dharma Friends, We hope you are all well. This week we will continue with week three of our four-week Wednesday night rotation. Tom Kaczmarski will lead the evening’s session, which will consist of 30 minutes of exercise from the 8 Form Moving Meditation, followed by 30 minutes of sitting. The evening will end with a discussion on a reading from Master Sheng Yen’s book, Zen Wisdom, titled Approaches to Daily Meditation, available here: https://drive.google.com//1xA9...psePvP5dCbsnpUuY-MUhIQ/view You are welcome to bring your questions, ideas, and insights to our Wednesday meeting. We look forward to seeing you on day 3 of our rotating cycle at the regular time, Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm. Please remember, as we move through our 4-part practice schedule, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Click on this link to enter the Wednesday meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/564920960 Zoom Passcode: 2020 Please click here to read the Zoom Etiquette form for more details. See you all Wednesday. Sincerely, Venerable Chang Wu 2020/10/19 Photo provided by Vancouver Chan Meditation Centre

1-day Retreat Begin Anew How has 2020 been treating you? No matter what your answer is, the future is in your hand. You have the power to set the right tone for 2021. Start the new year with this one day retreat from the comfort of your home. Facilitator: David Listen... Date: January 3, 2021 Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm (PT) / 12 pm 8 pm (ET) Format: online via Zoom Find out more: https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/upcoming-event/ Registration: https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/1day-form10/

The Symphony of Autumn The deluges flushed away the lingering remnant of smoke, unveiling the juxtaposed patterns underneath. Vancouver's Fall always catches people by surprise with its swift arrival and arresting colours, dropping the temperature but warming our hearts. Note: as always, please enjoy each photo and caption :)

Hello Dharma Friends, This week we return to day one of our rotating 4-day Wednesday schedule. Tom Kaczmarski will lead us in the entire 8 form moving meditation, and then sit for 30 minutes. We will then spend the rest of the evening catching up in informal discussion. We look forward to seeing you at the regular time, Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm. Please remember, as we move through our 4-part practice schedule, we welcome your comments and suggestions.... Click on this link to enter the meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/564920960 Zoom Passcode: 2020 Please click here to read the Zoom Etiquette form for more details. See you all Wednesday. Sincerely, Venerable Chang Wu 2020/11/02 Photo credit: Jean Li

Good news! The documentary on Master Sheng Yen will be available for 2 weeks from 12/20 to 1/3/2021. More to come, stay tuned! Film Information... Presented by: Sheng Yen Education Foundation , TSAY Ching-yen Produced by: CNEX Studio Corporation Executive Producer: TSAY Ching-yen, YANG Pei, Ben TSIANG, Ruby CHEN Director: CHANG Chao-wei Duration: 115 mins Language: Mandarin, English, Japanese / Subtitles: Traditional Chinese, English Screen Format: Widescreen 1.85:1 Full HD / Sound System: Dolby Digital 5.1 See more

Hello Dharma Friends, We hope you are all well. This week we will continue with week three of our four-week Wednesday night rotation. Tom Kaczmarski will lead the evening’s session, which will consist of 30 minutes of exercise from the 8 Form Moving Meditation, followed by 30 minutes of sitting. The evening will end with a discussion on a reading from Master Sheng Yen’s book, Zen Wisdom, titled Approaches to Daily Meditation, available here: https://drive.google.com//1xA9...psePvP5dCbsnpUuY-MUhIQ/view You are welcome to bring your questions, ideas, and insights to our Wednesday meeting. We look forward to seeing you on day 3 of our rotating cycle at the regular time, Wednesday 7:00-8:30 pm. Please remember, as we move through our 4-part practice schedule, we welcome your comments and suggestions. Click on this link to enter the Wednesday meeting. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/564920960 Zoom Passcode: 2020 Please click here to read the Zoom Etiquette form for more details. See you all Wednesday. Sincerely, Venerable Chang Wu 2020/10/19 Photo provided by Vancouver Chan Meditation Centre

BEGINNER'S MEDITATION WORKSHOP When 2020 began as a blank book, if you were like me, you used your New Year's resolutions to promise yourself the best year ever with pages filled with hardwork and rewards. Today is the first day of Fall, and you still have time to fulfill your dreams. Reaching those audacious goals is only one click away. If you've thought about giving meditation a try, now is the time.... https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/upcoming-event/?id=2 Dates: Tues Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 7-8:30 pm Watch this 2 min video to find out why this workshop is for you. Spots are limited, sign up now!

You can't wait for the pandemic to go away so you can "get back to normal", we get it. The new norms are frustrating and the unknown scary, but you have more control in life than you think. Carve out time for self-care and reset with this 3-hour retreat! Next session: Sat Sep 19, 9 am - 12 pm https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/upcoming-event/... COVID is more than a communicable disease - it's triggered a mental health crisis. We may have to physical distance in real life but that doesn't mean we have to stop caring about each other. Please, please share this with your social circle. Post it on your wall, forward it to your loved ones. A simple act of kindness can go a long way.

Share the Warmth 2020 Winter Clothing Drive Date: December 12th, 2020 1-4 pm Location: 8240 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC... Items needed: Winter clothes, coats/jackets, pants, and socks 2020 has been a challenging year for many. In the spirit of the charitable are blessed; the virtuous are happy, we encourage everyone to participate in the Winter Clothing Drive organized by Dharma Drum Mountain Young People. To keep everyone warm during the winter season, please bring your donation of clean, gently used winter clothing to help those in need! In light of the current Provincial Health Officer (PHO) restrictions, please wear a mask when dropping off your donations. Self-isolate if you don't feel well and get tested if you have COVID symptoms. Thank you.

Following the temporary closure of the DDVC in mid-March, the new pace of life afforded the flexibility to get our hummingbirds in a row, so to speak :D Since April, as brain resets and hand-eye coordination sharpens, 11 hummingbirds have been documented! Some transient, some trapped in the rain, all unique. Let's get acquainted...

Happy Sunday! If you missed the talk "Living in Uncertain Times" by Dr. Rebecca Li on Aug 1, here's a 2 min excerpt. Here, she talks about a fundamental key that's usually lost in our busy day-to-day, and without it, no amount of learning really amounts to much. The complete talk can be found here: https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/audio-2/... Enjoy the sun and stay safe

Happy BC Day! More photos from the garden, enjoy :) . . Bees, the best pollinator .... . Vancouver boasts unequalled possibilities to appreciate nature's wonders. From towering trees to bushes and herbs in the garden, a breathtaking variety of flowers abound. There's more to a vegetable garden than veggies. It's also home to vibrant flowers and their number one follower: bees. Voracious bees scour the garden without missing a single flower. Industrious worker bees can't wait to start working after a morning shower. Hats off to our little friends for lending a helping hand in the garden!

Happy Sunday! If you missed the talk "Living in Uncertain Times" by Dr. Rebecca Li on Aug 1, here's a 2 min excerpt. Here, she talks about a fundamental key that's usually lost in our busy day-to-day, and without it, no amount of learning really amounts to much. The complete talk can be found here: https://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/audio-2/... Enjoy the sun and stay safe

A Blueberry Harvest Since February 2018, DDVC's planted 160 blueberry bushes on top of the existing 200. In total, there are 15 (!) different species, each comes with their unique flowers, sizes, flavours, and fruit seasons: harvest stretching from late June to August. Hold it to your ear and hear the teeny berry sharing its odyssey. June 21, 2020 is the first time we literally tasted the fruits of our labour. We are grateful for everyone who made this happen, and for the bushes that remind us of the magnificence of living things, of life.

"With our thoughts, we make the world." How can we tap into teachings from the Great Masters and channel their energy to our daily lives? Find out at this Zoom Dharma talk. Topic: Advice from Great Masters for Living in Uncertain Times... Lecturer: Rebecca Li Date: Saturday, August 1, 2020 Time: 1 - 3 pm, Pacific Time 4 - 6 pm, Eastern Time 9 - 11 pm, British Time Join Zoom Meeting link, https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89101982932 See more

Online One-day Retreat Small decisions can lead to big life changes. If you want to bring your practice to the next level, this retreat is for you. Date & Time: Sunday, August 2, 8 am - 4 pm... Participants: Some experience with meditation, prior retreat experience a plus Format: Online via Zoom Activities: Sitting meditation, mindful yoga, Dharma talk, and personal review Facilitator: Rebecca Li Registration: http://www.chanmeditation.ca/index.php/1day-form/ See more