Buddhist Vihara Society - A charitable organization established to provide an opportunity for those interested in learning as well as practising Buddhism of the Theravada tradition. The society offers services free of charge to the general public in the Greater Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Calgary Alberta, and the U.S. states of Washington and Oregon. www.bvs.org/index.htm
Smith Lake: Birken Forest Monastery - A Theravada Buddhist monastery in the 'Forest Tradition' Located in the heart of British Columbia. Day visits, short and long retreats, and ordination is possible. www.birken.ca
Vipassana BC - An organization based in Vancouver that supports a community of meditators in the Theravadan, with teachers trained at Spirit Rock under the guidance of Jack Kornfield. www.vipassanabc.ca
