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Registered under the Canadian Charities Act, Buddhist Vihara Society in BC, Reg#89234 2775RT0001, (BVS) is an organization which provides various charitable services to the Canadian Society and to other communities who are in need of help. For over twenty years (20 years) BVS has provided and helped in various ways to fellow Canadians and other communities around the world such as earth quake victims of Nepal, flood victims of Sri Lanka, fellow Canadians who were affected by wild fire in Fort Mc Murray, Alberta, just to name a few.
Our main funding source is the generous support by our members and well wishers by way of cash donations , volunteer labour contribution and various fund raising events held throughout the year.
Our main activities include:
- Organizing fund raising events to support various communities in need of help
- Operating a Sunday School for kids from grade 1 to 10
- Counselling services for members
- Organize and participate in various cultural activities with other communities in the province of British Columbia and across the country
- Maintain an organic community garden to promote the green concept
- Organize public speeches on various topics such as promoting peace and harmony, compassion based predominantly on Buddhist teachings and philosophy etc.
- Organize retreats and meditation programs for those who seek inner-peace
All of the above activities are provided for free and by donation.
Fundamental value of BVS is to always promote peaceful co-existence among members and other communities through volunteer work and spiritual guidance. This principle is the main reason for the very existence of BVS for over twenty years and many more years to come. This is achieved with many thanks to dedicated members and board members of BVS who are responsible for the management of the Buddhist Vihara Society in BC.
As good Canadian citizens we all have a duty to spare a few hours of our busy life in helping our fellow citizens who are in need of help. In line with that great thought, BVS welcome all those who wish to join our effort to promote mutual support and respect, uplifting livelihood of our fellow citizens and friends in need. So, please join us to give a helping hand to fellow citizens, brothers and sisters.
You can help them by way of cash donations or by volunteering your valuable time. All cash donations over $20 will be issued a Tax Receipt. All volunteers may use their volunteer time spent with BVS for prospecting new job opportunities in their respective career path.
For inquiries, use appropriate e-mail links below and all inquiries will be answered as soon as possible.