< Issue No. 6 (2010)Article
Universal Buddhist Temple (世界佛教會): Embracing a Myriad Dharmas
Crowe, Paul, Simon Fraser University
Abstract
The present article is a first attempt to provide some basic details on the history, function and orientation of the Universal Buddhist Temple. The Universal Buddhist Temple stands as the oldest functioning Chinese Buddhist Temple in Vancouver and has been supportive of other temples that have been established on the Lower Mainland throughout its history. What follows is a recounting of the basic history of this enduring community.