The International Buddhist Society began construction of its temple in 1981, upon the soaring dreams and meticulous planning of many volunteers and donors. At the heart of the expanding temple and its growing community is the Venerable Guan Cheng, the abbot and one of the founders of what is known as the International Buddhist Temple.

Thrangu Monastery Canada, located in Richmond, British Columbia, is the first traditional Tibetan Monastery in the Pacific Northwest. The Monastery teaches in the Buddhist tradition that one needs to accumulate both merit and wisdom in order to generate the auspicious circumstances for realization.

Richmond, British Columbia is a dynamic and multicultural city located just south of Vancouver, in the Metro Vancouver region of Canada. Situated on a coastal plain along the Fraser River, Richmond is composed of a series of islands, the largest being Lulu Island. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean and fertile farmlands has historically made it an important hub for agriculture, trade, and commerce.