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SUMMARY:Apartheid Free Communities
DESCRIPTION:On March 15th\, 2026\, the Social Justice and Intercultural Teams will be jointly sponsoring a forum at 12:30 in the Fireside Room. The topic is: An introduction to Apartheid-Free Communities. An initiative of the American Friends Service Committee (Quakers)\, Apartheid-Free Communities is a global initiative for pro-humanity communities to take a stand against Apartheid in Palestine by taking a pledge online. \nThe UUA passed a resolution in 2024 encouraging American UU congregations to join the Apartheid-Free Communities campaign. Recently\, the Cities of Burnaby and Powell River took the pledge\, thereby declaring themselves the first two apartheid-free cities in Canada. Several United Churches in Vancouver have also taken the pledge. \nThe guest speakers are: Jeeda Musleh and Shirarose Wilensky. Jeeda is the lead organizer of Apartheid Free Communities\, Canada. Shirarose is a member of Independent Jewish Voices.\nFor more information\, please visit apartheid-free.org or email Sheila (a VanU member) sheilalindfield [at] gmail [dot] com \n  \nActions you can take – March 2026 – SJ Team
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/apartheid-free-communities/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance:  Celebrating the Blessings of the Earth
DESCRIPTION:Are you moved by the bright beauty of the daffodils?  By the cherry blossoms floating to the ground?  By the new buds on the trees?  Does it make you want to dance?\n\nCome join us as we celebrate spring in all its glory.  With deep gratitude for the bounty of the Earth\, and the promise of a new season.  How can we give up hope when so much is in bud?\n\nPlease join us as we share dances that invoke joy and gratitude and hope.  Everyone is welcome.  All dances are simple and will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-celebrating-the-blessings-of-the-earth/
LOCATION:Lindsey-Priestley\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260419T134500
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SUMMARY:5th Annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our annual Cherry Blossom Potluck Picnic. We will meet in the Fireside Room to share a meal while watching beautiful cherry blossom scenes from Japan and Vancouver. There will  be an opportunity to write haikus. Here is a post about the creative haikus that were written last year. There is an International Haiku competition and everyone is welcome to enter. \nPlease bring your favourite food to share or sign up to help with the dishes. Please use this spreadsheet to enter your name. \nAfter a quick cleanup\, we will then venture out to view the cherry blossom trees along Fremlin Street and possibly Tisdale Park. Our walk will happen rain or shine\, so you may need to bring an umbrella. \nFor more information please contact socialjustice[at]vanu[dot]ca \nphoto by Hisako Masaki
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/5th-annual-cherry-blossom-potluck-picnic/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Intercultural,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260503T124500
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SUMMARY:Listening Circle on the State of the World
DESCRIPTION:Led by the Healthy Relations Team\nWe live in both beautiful and bewildering times\, and many of us feel the need to come together to try to make sense of it all. \nAfter this Sunday’s service\, there will be a BBQ outside\, so please join us after that at 12:45pm in the Fireside Room\, when the Healthy Relations Team will facilitate a listening circle. We can be silent\, or share the complex feelings we’re carrying about global conflicts\, climate change\, and the state of democracy in the world. \nThis will be an opportunity to be heard about how things are weighing on your heart. \nFor the mutually caring atmosphere we would like to hold in the room\, we request you arrive by 12:45 pm\, after which the doors will be closed. \nIf you are unable to join in person and feel you would benefit from joining a listening circle online\, please let us know at healthyrelations [@] vanu.ca.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/listening-circle-on-the-state-of-the-world-2605/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260505T210000
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CREATED:20260429T161544Z
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: Red Dress Day and more!
DESCRIPTION:May 5 is known as Red Dress Day in Canada. Red Dress Day honours the thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women\, girls\, 2-spirit and gender diverse people in Canada. We will dance in solidarity with the families and communities that are working for justice\, healing and change. \nIn Mexican culture\, May 5th is Cinco de Mayo\, Battle of Puebla Day\, and so we celebrate this as well as the May 1st Celtic festival known as May Day and International Workers Day\, which originated in the late 19th century to commemorate the fight for an 8-hour day. While many workers have benefited from this historic victory\, many groups of workers still work long hours to feed their children and pay the rent. \nWe will weave these diverse threads in our dances on May 5th. Please join us in solidarity\, community and in celebration.  And don’t hesitate to wear red! \nThis is a welcoming circle for new and experienced dancers alike. All dances will be taught.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-red-dress-day-and-more/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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SUMMARY:Circle Dance: High Time to Dance!
DESCRIPTION:Mother Earth is singing a song on days like this.  It’s high time to dance.  So wake up and dance.  Let us celebrate the beauty of the earth\, the bounty of our gardens\, and the comfort of community.  Let us celebrate moving our bodies to joyous music\, and thereby filling our spirits.\n\nEveryone is welcome.  Steps are simple and will be taught.  There are no wrong steps\, only variations!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/circle-dance-high-time-to-dance/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs,Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mairy Beam":MAILTO:mairyelesbea[at]gmail[dot]com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T200000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Summer - Coffeehouse Pot Luck and Talent Show
DESCRIPTION:As the summer break approaches\, let us gather and celebrate all that we have accomplished since fall with our Coffee House tradition–an evening where we enjoy the many talents in our congregation. \n\nIf you plan to attend\, please RSVP here by Wednesday\, June 24th\, so we can make sure there is enough food for everyone!\nThose with culinary talents to share can sign up to bring a summer picnic favourite here: Celebrating Summer Potluck Sign-up.\nIf you would like to share a performance\, please sign up here: Coffee House Performers\nAnd if you can help with set-up or clean-up\, I have a list for that too:\nCelebrating Summer Volunteer Sign Up\n\nYou can contact Jennifer at catpal79[at]gmail.com with any questions. I hope to see you there!
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/celebrating-summer-coffeehouse-pot-luck-and-talent-show/
LOCATION:Hewett Hall\, 949 West 49th Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260705T140000
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SUMMARY:Connected to the Land: Our Food Tells Our Story
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an engaging presentation by Palestinian Chef Izzeldin Bukhari of Sacred Cuisine from East Jerusalem. \nHe will talk to us about Palestinian food\, with a special focus on vegetarian and vegan dishes from the Somi tradition. Izzeldin is a Sufi Muslim\, with deep roots in Gaza where he used to go as a child to visit his Grandmother\, and he cooks a lot of  Gazan food. \nIzzeldin is also an ardent environmentalist because of his interest in what goes into growing and nourishing the food that then feeds our bodies and souls. \nThis forum is sponsored by the Social Justice Team. The event is FREE and no tickets are required. \nSnacks brought by SJ Team members will be served. Please note that Izzeldin will not be cooking\, but will be open to questions.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/connected-to-the-land-our-food-tells-our-story/
LOCATION:Fireside Room\, West 49th Avenue 949\, Vancouver\, BC\, V5Z 2T1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Community,Environment,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260708T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260722T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260729T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-07-29/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260805T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-08-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260812T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-08-12/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-08-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260708T173108Z
CREATED:20260708T172512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T173108Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260902T183000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260916T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260923T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-09-23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
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ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260930T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261014T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261021T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261028T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261104T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-11-04/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261111T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261118T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261125T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261202T203000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Meditation (via Zoom)
DESCRIPTION:For this online event on Wednesday nights\, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski\, how-to\, purpose and pitfalls. \nThe second half is a shared silent meditation\, based on traditional Buddhist techniques. Victoria Oginski\, has been a dedicated meditator for over 45 years. She is a Buddhist and has studied with many extraordinary Buddhist masters over the years in Canada\, Nepal\, India\, and Tibet. \nAlthough informed by Buddhist principles\, the facilitation is more universal in approach and everyone is welcome. There is no formal fee\, but please consider dana (donation) to VanU or the Refugee Committee. \nTo join us online\, please contact victoriaoginski[dot]gmail[dot]com for a link.
URL:https://vanu.ca/event/wednesday-meditation-via-zoom/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Community,Meditation and Movement
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vanu.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/meditation-photo-2.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="VanU":MAILTO:info@vanu.ca
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