International Buddhist Society

As a registered Canadian charity, the Society manages the celebrated International Buddhist Temple in Richmond, British Columbia. The International Buddhist Temple delivers the philosophies of Buddhism to the Western world through meditation, traditional ceremonies, charitable giving, and the impeccable art of Chinese craftsmanship.

Here, the International Buddhist Society offers visitors insight into Buddhist values and beliefs, as well as details about the temple and its services to the public. We hope that this website will provide a solid platform on which a compassionate community can grow, while practicing, studying and sharing the Dharma with the world.

Please browse through the pages, take our lessons, become a member, or find out how you can contribute to our many causes and initiatives. Whether you are a tourist, a practicing Buddhist, a follower of another religion or philosophy, or simply our website visitor by chance, these pages should give you a refreshing view on what the Buddha preached over 2,600 years ago. Get ready to inspire your mind and spirit!

Meditation in English for all ages and all levels.

Come experience tranquility of mind and listen to Dharma talks and lectures on Buddhism.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn Buddhist meditation in its various forms: seated, walking, chanting and eating meditation.

Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing and socks or slippers to wear when inside the meditation hall and refrain from wearing strong perfumes or colognes. This Temple has monks and nuns who live onsite so a conservative dress code is requested: no skirts, short shorts or tank tops.

We will meet between 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM in the main dining hall on the ground floor of the big building you see when you first enter the Temple courtyard. Look for MeetUp signage to direct you.

The morning schedule is a follows:

• 9 AM: Seated meditation session in the meditation hall will begin with instruction beforehand.
• 10 AM: Break (this is an opportunity to use the washroom and/or finish for the morning)
• 10:30 AM: Chanting meditation begins
• 10:45 AM: Dharma talk begins.
• 11:30 AM: Lunch is served (complimentary and optional, this is another opportunity to finish for the morning).