British Columbia Insight Meditation Society's mission is to practice, carry on, promote and perpetuate Buddhist teachings and practice in British Columbia and throughout Canada, in particular the Theravadan Buddhist traditions and practices of Metta and Vipassana meditation.

We offer residential and non-residential retreats, meditation classes, community events and other Dharma activities.

We rely entirely on volunteers. Participants in our programs are invited to donate toward the cost of renting facilities, providing financial aid and covering other costs.  Our teachers offer their teachings freely, receiving only donations (dana) offered freely by participants.

We welcome with gratitude your donations for scholarships for retreat registrants who cannot afford the full registration fee, and for our on-going operating costs. We invite one-time donations or monthly giving.