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Sep 21st, 2011 by

The Theravada Buddhist Community of Vancouver Web Site, and the courses on Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation are humbly provided by Brian Ruhe. Brian has been a practicing Buddhist for twenty years and spent seven months as Buddhist monk in Thailand in 1996.  Brian is also the author of two books on meditation titled “A Short Walk On An Ancient Path – A Buddhist Exploration of Meditation, Karma and Rebirth” and “Freeing The Buddha“.  Brian has been teaching Buddhism and meditation in the Vancouver area since 1996 and trains in the Theravada (Thai) Forest Tradition of Ajahn Chah. The Venerable Ajahn Chah also has a web site called Forest Sangha.

Brian has taught Buddhist Philosophy and Mediation to thousands of students at various Buddhist Temples, local colleges and community centers.  He has been offering weekend meditation retreats in Aldergrove BC and can  be reached through email, telephone or regular mail through the Contact page. You can also find Brian’s current course and retreat schedule here.

 

“Brian Ruhe is a long-time Vancouver teacher of authentic Buddhism, not the sugar-coated sentimental kind often marketed in North America. He is clear and engaging, not to mention a nice guy.”
Douglas Todd, Spirituality and Philosophy, Vancouver Sun

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Wesak Day Meditation Retreat Sunday May 6 – by donation

Apr 20th, 2012 by

Wesak Day Meditation Retreat
with Brian Ruhe

Sunday, May 6, 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

This is Wesak Day- the biggest day of the year in Buddhism, where we observe the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and death! Brian will give a talk on this plus we will have our usual balance of, silent walking, sitting and metta meditation, with some guided meditations and discussions. You are free to use your own techniques. Please bring a pot-luck lunch to share if you are staying for lunch. Expect to sit for 30 – 45 minutes at a time. Beginners are welcome but they should know that the meditation times are longer than in my courses so this is more suitable for meditators with at least some experience. If you prefer to sit on the floor, please kindly bring your own sitting gear (meditation mat and cushion/bench). Plenty of chairs are available.

LOCATION
Twin Rainbows Co-op, 1465 Lamey’s Mill Road, Vancouver
Buzz 57 not #57 – for 5th floor lounge, Tel: 604-739-1465
near the entrance to Granville Island. You are free to come for just part of the day if need to. You can plan for the pot-luck lunch around 1:00 – 2:00 pm so you can easily come or go during that time. Our host, in the building, is Jesse, buzz 19 if needed.

CONTACT
For questions please email Brian at [email protected] or phone him at 604-738-8475. At the retreat he will have his cell on, only before the start: 778-232-2282. Websites: theravada.ca www.meetup.com/vancouvermeditation/

BY DONATION (DANA)
This retreat is by generous donation (dana). The retreat is offered in accord with the tradition that the dhamma teachings and practice together is considered priceless and offered freely. Donations in the donation basket are gratefully accepted to support the continuation of these retreats in the future so please give generously. Dana is the Buddhist practice of extending generosity in gratitude for the teachings.

PARKING: Ask for details to be emailed but there is free parking all day on Sunday’s on Lamey’s Mill Road, including its small parking lots.

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Review of “A Short Walk on an Ancient Path”

Feb 22nd, 2012 by

Gary Daubney from the blog site Buddha Space has written a wonderful review of Brian’s latest book, “A Short Walk on an Ancient Path“.

“Good books on the Dharma are not that easy to come by, unfortunately. Sure, there are a plethora of publications and websites that are about Theravada Buddhism, for example, but most are riddled with platitudes or misconceptions, even about basic Buddhist ideas likekarma and rebirth (see below). Ruhe’s book A Short Walk on an Ancient Path is a refreshing antidote to much of these somewhat poisonous misrepresentations of the Buddha’s teaching. And, as it states in its subtitle, it is A Buddhist Exploration of Meditation, Karma and Rebirth, some of the essential doctrines of Buddhism.”

“…Brian Ruhe has written an excellent introduction to Theravada Buddhism; its central teachings are found in the book, and there are extremely useful meditation guides as well. And it is all presented in a clear and precise manner, which makes it all immensely accessible to both longterm Buddhists and newbies. I sincerely believe that this book can assist its reader to develop the insight and skills necessary to enlightenment, and, as he has an excellent website as well, Brian Ruhe is available for further advice on the ancient path of the Buddha.”

The complete review of “A Short Walk on an Ancient Path“.

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New Spring 2012 Classes

Jan 16th, 2012 by

Many new Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation classes for the Spring of 2010. Classes are available in Vancouver, Kitsilano, Burnaby, Delta and West Vancouver. Check out the 2012 Flyer and our Google Calendar listing all the new courses.

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