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Vancouver Chan Meditation Centre is a sanctuary for all who wish to let go of their worries and rediscover themselves.

Whether you are completely new, experienced, or simply want to have a taste of Chan, everyone is welcome to come here and practice.

10/29/2026

📣 Begin Anew 5-day Retreat
🌿 Led by David Listen

🗓️ 12/29 (Tue) 6:00 pm – 2027/1/2 (Sat) 2:30 pm

🔸 Format: Residential retreat. Full participation is required.
To apply, submit application as soon as possible as there is limited space of accommodations at DDM Vancouver.

📌 Pre-requisites:
1. Completion of Beginner's Meditation Classes or Introduction to Meditation Course.
2. Have participated in 1-day Retreat, at least once.

✍️ More Info & Registration:
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=1&lang=en

🎥 David Listen's YouTube channel on Buddhism:
https://youtube.com/?si=Mophz4gj7KbMBdoF

10/18/2026

One-day Chan Retreat

Led by Tom Kaczmarski

Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 9 am - 5 pm

Pre-requisite:
Completion of Beginner's Meditation Classes or Introduction to Meditation Course.

More Info and Registration: https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=79&lang=en

08/24/2026

🌿 7-day Silent Illumination Retreat

🙏🏻 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

Format: Residential Retreat
To apply, submit application as soon as possible as there is limited space of accommodations at Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre.

Pre-requisites:
Completion of Beginner's Meditation Class or Intro. to Meditation and a 3-day retreat.

More Info and Registration:
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=40&lang=en

08/11/2026

【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!

📅 Sunday, October 11
⏰ 10:00 am – 2:30 pm

More Info & Registration:
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=68&lang=en

08/07/2026

🌿 7-day Silent Illumination Retreat

🙏🏻 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

Format: Residential Retreat

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.

Online Registration opens on August 23.
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=40&lang=en

07/28/2026

🎉 DDYP Summer Half-Day Outdoor Chan Gathering

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.

📅 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

📝 Online Registration: https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=86&lang=en

05/30/2026

One-day Chan Retreat
Led by Venerable Chang Wu

Date: Sunday, June 28
Time: 9 am - 5 pm

The retreat will be conducted in Chinese with simultaneous English translation.

Pre-requisite:
Completion of Beginner's Meditation Classes or Introduction to Meditation Course.
Once submitting your registration, you will hear from us within a week whether you have been accepted.

More Info and Online Registration:
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=79&lang=en

05/29/2026

🎉 20th Anniversary Series Events of Dharma Drum Vancouver Centre

🔸Pilgrimage Worship
🔸Blessings and Joy with Every Step • Abundance Every Day
Lecture by the Abbot President

🙏 Since the establishment of DDVC, “Protecting the Spiritual Environment” has been the core mission embraced by both the Sangha and lay devotees in their learning and practice of Buddhism. By introducing the benefits of the Buddhadharma to society, we hope to bring peace, blessings and illumination to the world.

🌿 On the occasion of the 20th anniversary, we will hold a special pilgrimage worship ceremony, followed by a Dharma talk of care and encouragement by our Abbot President. May everyone, united in heart and vow, walks hand in hand on the path of promoting the Right Dharma and building a Pure Land on Earth.

📅 Sunday, July 19
🕤 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

📌 Schedule：
9:30 am - 10:30 am Pilgrimage Worship
10:30 am - 11:00 am Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Lecture by Abbot President Venerable Guo Huei
“Blessings and Joy in Abundance”

✅ Please register online in advance：
https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?lang=en&ajax_page=lbtn_85&id=85

🙏 All are welcome.

05/25/2026

🍂【2026 Jul–Dec Chan Retreats】

🔹 Jul 25–26｜Huatou Chan Workshop
　 Led by Venerable Guo Guang

🔹 Jul 29–Aug 1｜4-day Huatou Chan Retreat
　 Led by Venerable Guo Guang

🔹 Oct 11｜Introduction to Meditation
　 Instructor: Tom Kaczmarski

🔹 Oct 23–30｜7-day Silent Illumination Retreat
　 Led by Zarko Andricevic

🔹 Nov 15｜1-day Chan Retreat
　 Instructor: Tom Kaczmarski

🔹 Dec 29–Jan 2, 2027｜Begin Anew 5-day Retreat
　 Led by David Listen

✨ You are warmly welcome to reserve the dates and join us in cultivating clarity and peace of mind. 🙏🏻

05/17/2026

✨【Huatou Practice】✨

The requirements for investigating Chan are: Great Faith, Great Vow, Fierce Determination, and Great Doubt Sensation. Starting from the doctrinal teachings of the Huatou, to learning how to inquire into it until its vitality emerges —begin by cultivating small faith, small vow, small determination, and small doubt sensation.

🙏🏻 Led by Venerable Guo Guang
Director, Mind-Life & Environment Research Center, Dharma Drum Institute of Liberal Arts
Vice Dean, Dharma Drum Sangha University

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🌿 Huatou Chan Workshop

📅 Sat, 7/25 – Sun, 7/26

Participation
Non-residential. Full participation on both days is required.

Pre-requisites
1. Completion of Beginner's Meditation Class or Introduction to Meditation
2. Interested in learning the Huatou practice.

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🌿 4-day Huatou Chan Retreat

📅 Wed, July 29, 10 am – Sat, August 1, 5 pm

Participation
Residential Retreat. Full participation for the entire retreat is required.

Pre-requisites
1. Completion of Beginner's Meditation Class or Introduction to Meditation.
2. Prior participation in a 1-day Chan Retreat at least once.
3. Have previously completed the Huatou Workshop held in August 2023, or full participation in this Huatou Workshop.

Registration: Opens on Monday, May 25

More Information: https://www.ddmba.ca/ddmba/upcoming_special.php?id=1&lang=eng

Address

8240 No. 5 Road
Richmond, BC
V6Y2V4

Opening Hours

7pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+16042771357

Website

http://www.chanmeditation.ca/

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