Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who 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.…
Mairy Beam and Martha Saunders The Cosmic Walk takes us on a ritual journey through the story of the origins of the universe and of the Earth from the Big Bang to the present day. It celebrates the story of our beginnings, the scientific story of evolution, and our creation…
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The 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…
Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who 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.…
Karen Bartlett “Air. Every human life is measured from the first inhalation of air to the last breath. We will ponder some concepts of science, and what we discharge into air, then move on to concepts of spirit and practices built on sacred breath. We will breathe together as a…
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The 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…
Friendly readers gather online for an hour and a half on fourth Thursdays sharing their notable reads and recommendations from the past month. The broad-ranging meetings might include books on global governance, social justice and climate action, self-help and spiritual inspiration, the best of fiction, biography, art, memoir, and more.…
Our VanU hiking and walking group now meets the fourth Saturday of every month at a different location around the Lower Mainland. This month we're exploring the trails and bird life around Maplewood Flats at the conservation area managed by the Wild Bird Trust located at 2649 Dollarton Highway, North…
Please join us for silent meditation. For the past 9 years, the group has been led by Victoria Oginski, who 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.…
The LGBTQ2+ community has accomplished much since homosexuality was decriminalized in Canada in 1969, including winning rights and greater respect. Some are asking "Why do we still have pride celebrations?" Let's explore that question with Danny Enright. Download the Order of Service Related Reading Weekly services Join us in person in our…
The IBPOC (Indigenous, Black, People of Colour) Plus Allies also known as the IPA, meets on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12:30pm in Lindsey Priestley room. The IPA team fosters greater understanding of IBPOC experiences. We organize events such as the Lunar New Year and the Intersection of…
For this online event on Wednesday nights, we start with a talk about meditation given by Victoria Oginski, how-to, purpose and pitfalls. The 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…
