top of page

Retreats

Long Retreat
Sat Aug 15 - Sat Aug 22, 2026

Residential Retreat

Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC

Registration is open.

​

Simply Present for Insight

More info
wix:image://v1/5595ad_de128196e949493ea9aa0b9ece9ce011~mv2.jpg/curr%2520ss%2520bio%2520photo%2520Jeanne%2520Corrigal%2520orig_edited.jpg#originWidth=228&originHeight=208
Tempel Smith
Jeanne Corrigal
Jeanne Corrigal
​
Short Retreat
Fri Sep 25 - Sun Sep 27, 2026

Non-Residential Retreat

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Jul 23, 2026

​

Finding True Happiness: Liberation, Wholeheartedness, and Presence

More info
Anushka Fernandopulle
​
​
Long Retreat
Fri Oct 16 - Mon Oct 19, 2026

Residential Retreat

Sea to Sky Retreat Centre, Whistler, BC

This retreat is SOLD OUT. Join the Waitlist in the Event Page.

​

New Meditators Retreat

More info
James Lowe
​
​
Short Retreat
Fri Nov 6 - Sun Nov 8, 2026

Non-Residential Retreat

UBC Asian Centre, Vancouver BC

Registration opens: Aug 6, 2026

​

A Sanctuary of the Heart: The Protective Power of Mettā.

More info
Nikki Mirghafori
​
​
Long Retreat
Mon Dec 28, 2026 - Sat Jan 2, 2027

New Years Residential Retreat

Bethlehem Retreat Centre, Nanaimo BC

Registration opens: Oct 2 2026

Financial assistance deadline: Sept 18, 2026

Letting Go and Opening to Possibilities

Learn more
wix:image://v1/5595ad_2ed9bfbba3af4106824ae566596db286~mv2.jpg/WE%2001%202018%20photo%20Adrianne%20Ross.JPG#originWidth=205&originHeight=224
Rachel Lewis
Adrianne Ross
Adrianne Ross
​

WELCOME to BCIMS

Indigenous Land Acknowledgment

BCIMS is based in what is now known as Vancouver, BC. With heartfelt gratitude we acknowledge that we come to you from the beautiful, traditional, and unceded lands of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, who live on and have stewarded this land for thousands of years.  

 

BCIMS, as a settler-led organization, recognizes the ongoing benefits of the theft of this land and its resources to all settlers. BCIMS is committed to continuous learning about genocide, the history of colonization, and their ongoing impacts on Indigenous communities. May our practices today centre this reality as a call to action to support Indigenous peoples’ sovereignty and liberation more fully beyond the practice of this land acknowledgement, and move us towards non-harming, restitution, healing, and reconciliation.   

​

Asian Heritage Acknowledgement

We would like to name and honour the lineage of the ancient teachings offered by BCIMS, and we offer our deep gratitude to the rich lineage of Theravadan Buddhist teachers whose wisdom continues to support our practice. These teachings originated in Asia with the Buddha’s teachings, specifically in Burma, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and India. 

ABOUT

PROGRAMS

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

HEALTH & SAFETY

TEACHERS

DONATE

BEQUEST

DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

RESOURCES

​CONTACT US

SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

© 2026 by BCIMS  
Terms Of Use  |  Privacy Statement  

bottom of page