Past Events

Introduction to Buddhist Ethics

five consecutive tuesdays : 7:00pm – 9:00pm
May 25th – Jun 22nd 2010

This introductory course is suited to those wishing to explore living ethically from a Buddhist perspective.

The importance of ethics in the three-fold way of ‘Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom’ is the starting point for this course.

After initially considering the criterion of ethics, we will go on to explore the five precepts common to all schools of Buddhism. Some time will be devoted to examining their canonical sources, before continuing with a detailed examination of both the negative and positive aspects of these five ‘training principles’.

The emphasis of the course will be on exploring ways of creatively embodying the precepts into our everyday lives.

The sessions will be informal with lots of opportunity for questions and discussion over tea and cookies

Suggested donation for the course is $ 55

Course instructor: Dharmachari Dayasiddhi

For more information or to book your place, first contact us to see if space is available. You will then be asked for a payment to secure your place. Click here for contact form.

Introduction to Buddhism

five consecutive tuesdays : 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Apr 20th – May 18th 2010

This introductory course is suited to those with no prior experience of Buddhism as well as those who have had some previous instruction

Starting with the questions ‘what is Buddhism?’ and ‘how should we approach it?‘, over the five weeks we will turn our attention to the biography of the historical Buddha and his teaching’s subsequent development, before looking in more detail at some of the
Buddhist basics -The Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path

By concentrating on the threefold way of Ethics, Meditation and Wisdom, we will explore ways of bringing ‘Buddhism’ into our everyday lives in a meaningful way. Particular emphasis will be given to the five ethical precepts common to all schools of Buddhism and their application to life in the modern world

The sessions will be informal with lots of opportunity for questions and discussion over tea and cookies

Suggested donation for the course is $ 55

Course instructor: Dharmachari Dayasiddhi

For more information or to book your place, first contact us to see if space is available. You will then be asked for a payment to secure your place. Click here for contact form.

When: Thursday evening – Sunday afternoon 13-16th May 2010
Where: Sea-to-Sky Retreat Centre, near Whistler, BC.
Times: 6:00pm Thursday to 2:00pm Sunday
Led By: Dharmacharini Vimalasara
Theme: Silent Immersion Meditation Retreat
Cost: CDN $275

For more information or to book your place, first contact us to see if space is available. You will then be asked for a payment to secure your place. Click here for contact form.

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation

five consecutive tuesdays : 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Mar 16th – Apr 13th 2010

This introductory course is suited to those with no prior experience of meditation as well as those who have had some previous instruction

Over the course of the five weeks we will learn two complimentary types of Buddhist meditation, the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Metta Bhavana or cultivation of loving-kindness

We will cover the basics from body posture, through the traditional five hindrances and their antidotes, ways of working in meditation, right up to guidance in establishing a regular practice

Some time will be allowed for introducing the source texts of the above two methods, as well as understanding their place within a structured ‘system of meditation’

The sessions will be informal with lots of opportunity for questions and discussion over tea and cookies

Suggested donation for the course is $ 55

For more information or to book your place, first contact us to see if space is available. You will then be asked for a payment to secure your place. Click here for contact form.

Course instructor: Dharmachari Dayasiddhi

When: Saturday and Sunday 28-29th November.
Where: Basement Centre, 1871 East 7th
Times: 9:00am – 4:00pm both days.
Led by: Dharmachari Shantinayaka.
Theme: “The Four Immeasurables”
Suggested Donation: $25 each day.

In this four day meditation intensive, you will explore your relationship with your own heart of compassion through contemplation on the Bodhisattva of Compassion. Dharmachari Khajit brings his many years of practice with FWBO to promote a true connection.

Sunday, May 17, 10am to 5pm:

A Meditation workshop will be held at the Vancouver FWBO Centre. The workshop will introduce proper sitting positions, body awareness and two traditional forms of meditation within the FWBO. The workshop will be led by Upakarin and Anne Lavergne. Registration fee 20 dollars.