Vancouver Buddhist Centre - Triratna Buddhist Community

02/22/2026

Do the good in front of you—even if it feels small.

02/05/2026

Sat. Feb. 21 (9:30 am - 4:30 pm): "Breaking the Fetters" day retreat
Join us for the next day retreat in the "Taste of Freedom" series , as we explore the Udanas through the lens of the fetters (habit, vagueness, superficiality). The fetters are markers of spiritual growth, which need to be broken. As we refine our awareness, we see more clearly how things really are. Register here: https://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/classes/the-taste-of-freedom-series--breaking-the-fetters-

01/21/2026

For anyone struggling with eco-anxiety, One Earth Sangha is a soothing balm of wisdom and compassion.

What happens to a spiritual practice when we fully acknowledge the personhood of nonhuman beings? 🌏

01/21/2026

01/07/2026

Join us for a day retreat on Sat. Jan. 17, opening with a dedication ceremony on the Friday evening.

Join us for a day retreat on Sat. Jan. 17th, with a Friday evening dedication. Registration now open! https://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/classes/the-taste-of-freedom

01/07/2026

Finding peace in the darkness is a skill worth cultivating!

12/21/2025

Join us for a day retreat on Sat. Jan. 17th, with a Friday evening dedication. Registration now open! https://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/classes/the-taste-of-freedom

11/26/2025

11/06/2025

On Nov. 1st, we participated in "Wisdom of Water & Trees", at the TWN Watch House on Burnaby Mountain. The inter-faith gathering was hosted by the Prayer Circle Action Group with Salal & Cedar, and by Watch House elder, Jim Leyden.

The morning balanced action with reflection, and explored themes of reciprocity and ecology. We enhanced the area for wildlife and humans by planting native plants and medicines. The planting was framed in ceremony, with continuous mantra protecting our minds from idle chatter!

The event invited us to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the other relations who have lived on these lands since time immemorial. So much gratitude!

09/22/2025

Weekend Retreat (Oct. 11-12) at our Centre!

Please share with your networks: no meditation experience required, this retreat is open to all.

Join us for an immersive weekend retreat exploring the four Brahma Viharas. We will call forth karuna (compassion), mudita (joy) and upekkha (equanimity) all held within – and potent expressions of – metta (universal friendliness).

Registration fees emphasize generosity, and are on a sliding scale of $50 / $75 / $10. Register here: https://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/classes/the-four-faces-of-love-the-divine-truth-of-the-brahma-viharas

09/12/2025

So grateful for the energy and generosity of our sangha friend! Please support Christine if you have the means. We operate on the generosity economy, and every gift is meaningful. May her efforts benefit all beings, and our sangha, too!

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