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 has been teaching Buddhism and meditation for 15 years around the Vancouver area. Brian was a Buddhist monk in Thailand and is the author of two books and guided meditation CDs. He trains in the Theravada Forest tradition and has taught thousands of people at colleges and adult ed. courses around Vancouver. He currently teaches at school boards, community centres and businesses and he leads day and weekend retreats. Brian says “Meditation means directing the mind!” Brian’s latest book is “A Short Walk On An Ancient Path – A Buddhist Exploration of Meditation, Karma and Rebirth” is available for $14.95.
