Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute
Bamboo Forest Monastery
Westlock Meditation Centre - Avalokiteshvara Pavillion - Auorora Borealis
Edmonton Buddhist Research Institute
Tu Viện Trúc Lâm & Tây Thiên Canada
Viện Phật Học Edmonton
About
Our purpose is to create an environment in which all members, irrespective of ethnicity or culture, can develop a personal sense of responsibility, build a healthy and happy family, and contribute to the well being of society through learning and practicing the Way of Understanding and Compassion.
Announcements for Summer Retreat 2026
Dear Community,
The monastery will open registration for the summer retreats at the Westlock Meditation Center on May 1st, 2026.
July 7-11: Young Adults Retreat (ages 18+) - English/Vietnamese
July 14-18: Family Retreat (all ages) - English/Vietnamese
August 1-10: Short Term Monastic Retreat - Vietnamese
If you plan to attend any of the retreats, please click the "Retreats" tab on our menu to register.
Notices:
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Kids program is on July 21-22 for local friends in Alberta (ages 6-12) hosted at the Truc Lam Monastery