Prayers Answered

By Yönten, on October 27th, 2009%

Here’s a 30-minute movie about education and development in Turtuk, an area of western Tibet under Indian control.

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/play/1591/Prayers-Answered

It’s also available at the Tibetan Photo Project website, which has many other resources as well.

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Maitreya Project Heart Relic Tour

By Yönten, on October 26th, 2009%

The Tibetan Cultural Centre in Etobicoke hosted this event on September 23, 24 and 25, 2009.

www.maitreyaproject.org

Cristian Cowan, who is travelling with the exhibition, is keeping an excellent blog full of interesting facts and photos.

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Buddhism in Canada re-launches

By Yönten, on October 26th, 2009%

We are pleased to announce the launch of the re-designed Buddhism in Canada directory. The new website features enhanced navigation features such as search by full text, map, alpha, location and/or tradition. It also incorporates photographs from the Buddhist community, a community . . . Read More.

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Canada bars monks for poverty vow

By Yönten, on October 20th, 2009%

Canadian temples are having trouble bringing in qualified monks because of immigration rules…

http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Poverty+keeps+monks+country/2113481/story.html

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Veg Banquet Fundraiser

By Yönten, on October 18th, 2009%

On November 1st, 2009 (Bodhisattva of Compassion Day), the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada will hold their annual Vegetarian Banquet Fundraiser to raise money for the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health program at the University of Toronto.

Details: http://www.buddhistedufoundation.com/news.htm

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Tibetan Film Festival 2009

By Yönten, on October 17th, 2009%

THE FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY of His Holinlai Lama ess The Da Culturpresent & Tibetan Canadiane Centre, Toronto Tibetan Film Festival 2009 18 TO 24 OCTOBER 2009 Tibetan Canadian Culture Centre, 40 Titan Road, Etobicoke ON M8Z 2J8, CANADA Teg l: +1416‐410‐5606, E‐mail: info@ctao.or . . . Read More.

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Shaolin 2.0

By Yönten, on October 13th, 2009%

Everything you wanted to know about Shaolin Monastery, but were afraid to ask…

http://www.thestar.com/news/world/article/708890–going-global-with-modesty#article

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Rebirth

By Yönten, on October 12th, 2009%

We are pleased to announce Sumeru’s forthcoming publication of “REBIRTH as a basis for the Buddha’s Four Noble Truths” by renowned Canadian Buddhist scholar and activist, Dr. Suwanda Sugunasiri.

This exegesis of the pivotal events of Buddha’s enlightenment, from the . . . Read More.

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Buddhism in Canada 2.0 – Update

By Yönten, on October 11th, 2009%

Files now on BiC server and undergoing beta testing. Stay tuned for launch!

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Journal for Buddhism and Psychology

By Yönten, on October 11th, 2009%

The University of Toronto has a growing program in Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health. In conjunction with this initiative, the directors of the program are launching a peer-reviewed scholarly journal, with a working title of: “The International Journal for Buddhism and Psychology.”

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Dalai Lama Montréal – Oct 2009

By Yönten, on October 11th, 2009%

Here are some links to information about His Holiness’ recent visit to Montréal. Sorry I wasn’t able to post them before the event.

http://www.dalailamamontreal2009.org/index.html

http://www.learnquebec.ca/en/content/curriculum/personal_dev/erc/dalailama/

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Dalai Lama Canada 2010

By Yönten, on October 11th, 2009%

Here is a site with information about upcoming visits to Canada by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan Buddhist leaders…

http://www.trainingthemind.org/canadateachers.html

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