Spirituality

Down below is list of all the free/affordable spirituality-related events that are happening in the Lower Mainland, as well as self-guided spirituality activities.

​If you would like to share some events that you know are happening, please e-mail our Resource Specialist. 

Free Spirituality Webinars

  1. Store Overview Banyen Books & Sound is a Vancouver store that specializes in spirituality-related resources.
  2. Resources Offered
  • Paid resources
  • Many free resources
  • Free Webinars
  • Offered on their website
  • Located in the right column
  • Available to check out

Monthly Meditation Sessions [& Other Online Meditation Resources]
When:  Every first Saturday of the month
Time:    9:30am to 3:30pm
Where:  Mountain Rain Zen Centre 
             2018 Wall Street, Vancouver  ( map it )
​Cost:    $15 for the day [registration required]

Vancouver Day of Mindfulness
  • Support meditation practice with others through:
    • Sitting meditation
    • Walking meditation
    • Dharma talk in the afternoon
  • Occurs every month
Led by
  • Karen Lawrie
  • British Columbia Insight Meditation Society
Just a few of the other great public resources on their websites:

Colouring for Adults

Colouring can be a way to relax, reduce stress, boost mental clarity and work on mindfulness. Check out this site to download free printable colouring sheets. 

Gong Bath Meditation

When:   Monday evenings
Time:     6:30pm until 7:30pm
Where:  Bridge & Enrich
              718 East 20th Avenue
              (Fraser and 20th)
Cost:     The suggested contribution is now $10

Meditation and Gong Bath
  • Led by Soraya
  • Offers deep meditation practice and inner cleanse through powerful vibrations of Soraya's Gong.
Participation Instructions
  • Lie down on a comfortable meditation cushion
  • Cover yourself to stay warm
  • Surrender to the magical power of the Gong vibrations
Class Schedule
  • Monday classes closed for statutory holidays that fall on a Monday

Exploring Spirituality Online Book

Overview: Exploring Spirituality
  • Personal journey of discovery
Community Gathering
  • Group of 6 people
  • At different places on their individual journeys of discovery
  • Meet once a month for 18 months
  • Discussion topics:
    • Reflect on life
    • Mental health recovery
    • Spirituality
    • Transformation
    • Meaning
    • Community
  • Outcome: Online book emerges from the conversations