This meetup focuses on Theravada Buddhism which comes from Thailand, Burma and Sri Lanka.

 

This site posts the courses of Brian Ruhe, at:  theravada.ca

 and also events from visiting monks from the Theravada Forest tradition, see forestsangha.org

 

Who is Brian Ruhe?

Brian Ruhe has been teaching Buddhism and Vipassana 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. He also does mentoring in person or by Skype. 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,” available for $18.95. His first book is "Freeing the Buddha."

 

Websites:  theravada.ca   claritytraining.ca  

Phone: (604) 738-8475  

Email: brian@theravada.ca

Home address: #104 - 1960 West 7th Ave.

Vancouver, BC V6J 1T1

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Founded May 3, 2010
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