08/19/2026
Led by Zarko Andricevic
Founder of Dharmaloka Chan Community
Dharma Heir of Master Sheng Yen
October 23 (Fri) 6 pm ~ October 30 (Fri) 10 am
Schedule
Friday, Oct. 23
6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Orientation and Guided Meditation
Saturday Oct. 24 ~ Thursday, Oct. 29
5:00 am – 10:00 pm Sitting, Moving, Walking Meditation, Mindful Yoga, Dharma talks, and individual interviews.
Friday, Oct. 30
5:00 am – 10:00 am Sitting, Moving, Walking Meditation, Dharma Talk, Brief Sharing
Format: Residential Retreat
To apply, submit application as soon as possible as there is limited space of accommodations at Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre.
Venue
Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre
8240 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC
Pre-requisites
Completion of Beginner's Meditation Class or Intro. to Meditation and a 3-day retreat.
Once submitting your registration, you will hear from us within a week whether you have been accepted.
Activity Fee
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford. Your generosity supports Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre and your fellow practitioners. Select one of the sliding scale rates below.
Benefactor: $1200 ($600 tax deductible as donation)
Sustainer: $800 ($200 tax deductible as donation)
Base: $600
Reduced Fee: $300 (available for students and people in financial need)
More details: https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=40
08/19/2026
Introduction to Meditation
Discover the basics of meditation in the Chan Buddhist tradition! Dive into the core principles that guide this practice and learn how to bring harmony to your body and mind. Try out different techniques like sitting meditation, walking meditation, 8-form movements, and mindful eating. These methods aren't just for meditation sessions; you can use them in your daily life to feel calm and mindful. It's all about finding tranquility in your everyday moments!
Instructor: Tom Kaczmarski
Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Activity Fee：
Please consider paying at the highest rate that you can afford: your generosity supports Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre and your fellow practitioners. Select one of the sliding scale rates below.
Benefactor: $100 ($50 tax deductible as donation)
Sustainer: $70 ($20 tax deductible as donation)
Base: $50
More details: https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=68
www.ddmba.ca
08/09/2026
Be with nature. Be present. Be at ease.
Take a pause from the busyness of daily life and join us for a half-day outdoor Chan gathering at Deer Lake Park.
Through moving meditation, walking meditation, mindful activities, and group sharing, we will explore how to reconnect with nature, return to the present moment, and cultivate inner ease.
Whether you are new to meditation or have an existing practice, all are welcome.
Activities
8-Form Moving Meditation
Walking Meditation in Nature
Light Lunch
Water Bowl Activity
Group Sharing
Brief Dharma Talk
Event Details
Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Check-in begins at 9:30 AM)
Location: Deer Lake Park, Burnaby, BC
Age Group: 16–40 years old
We look forward to practicing with you in nature.
Register here: https://registration.ddmba.ca/form-generator/?param=202608303486&key=1.5&end=0
News Flash - Dharma Drum Mountain Vancouver
提昇人的品質，建設人間淨土。奉獻我們自己，成就社會大眾。回歸佛陀本懷，推動世界淨化。提倡全面教育，落實整體關懷。
04/28/2026
福慧自在｜在生活中讀懂《金剛經》
《福慧自在──金剛經講記與金剛經生活》，即是希望人人都能應用《金剛經》，體驗《金剛經》的生活妙用。如果我們能學習金剛般若空觀智慧，放下人我之間的分別，便會生起慈悲心感化自我，
進而感動他人，帶給家庭、社會正向的力量，將人間建設為淨土。藉由福慧雙修，平安自在，日日好日！
📅 5/1（五）7–9pm（溫哥華）
📍 Zoom
🔁 隔週五
歡迎對佛法與生活實踐有興趣的青年朋友參與🌿
北美西岸｜19:00–21:00
北美東岸｜22:00–00:00
若願意參與這一期完整共讀，歡迎來信：
📩 [email protected]
我們會再聯絡並提供線上讀書會相關資訊。
歡迎有緣同行，共學成長 🙏
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