keep in touch with the FWBO
. . with a welcoming group of Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, led by an Order member at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre.
. . guided by one of the four members of the Western Buddhist Order associated with FWBO Vancouver at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre.
. . at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre, given by FWBO Vancouver instructors with years of teaching experience in all aspects of the subjects.
. . whether or not you can make it in to the Vancouver Buddhist Centre, and that way you can keep up with related events here in Vancouver and elsewhere.
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. . with a welcoming group of Friends of the Western Buddhist Order, led by an Order member at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre. Learn and practice meditation in a non-sectarian setting. Find out as much (or as little) about Buddhism as you like.
The classes page tells you a little about Buddhism, and the home page has something on the FWBO and on the role played by Sangharakshita in bringing Buddhism to the West. You also may want to take a detour from this site for (1) background on the FWBO from its main site and (2) the article on the FWBO in Wikipedia. The box on the contact page contains links to both. It also contains a link to a page that lists other FWBO sites worldwide – including several with an emphasis on meditation.
. . guided by one of the four members of the Western Buddhist Order associated with FWBO Vancouver at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre. The FWBO welcomes all visitors, including those new to Buddhism. Come one evening as a guest and leave, we hope, as a friend.
The practice page on this site restates the importance of regular practice in the company of friends. When Ananda said that friendship was half the spiritual life, the Buddha gently corrected him, saying, "Ananda, friendship is the whole of the spiritual life."
. . at the Vancouver Buddhist Centre, given by FWBO Vancouver instructors with years of teaching experience in all aspects of the subjects. Classes focus on the needs of students new to meditation or Buddhism. Find out more about this on the classes page.
Instructors teach two specific meditation practices: the Mindfulness of Breathing and the Development of Loving Kindness. Find out for yourself why His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama says, "Kindness is my religion."
. . whether or not you can make it in to the Vancouver Buddhist Centre, and that way you can keep up with related events here in Vancouver and elsewhere. Just as we welcome guests to join our real sangha in meditation practice each week, we welcome you to join us on-line anytime.
So send us an email – even a blank one – when you click here. An automatic response should show up in your inbox almost right away. Click on the link in that message and take it from there.
If you would like a more personal response, please get in touch with us – by email or otherwise – from our contact page.