“My Reincarnation” screens @ HotDocs, Toronto, May 1

Here’s the link to the official website of this film: http://myreincarnationfilm.com/

This is the only scheduled North American showing at this time.

Here’s the trailer…

Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche – Vancouver, July 2011

For the first time in the West, Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche will teach on Nagarjuna’s “Fundamental Wisdom of the Middle Way” at Thrangu Monastery, 8140 No. 5 Road, Richmond BC, during a retreat running from July 1 – 10, 2011. Over the course of the teachings, . . . Read More.

2011 North American Kagyu Monlam

June 22-26 Thrangu Monastery 8140 No. 5 Road, Richmond, BC

You are invited to join in the auspicious spreading of genuine love and compassion emanating from the heart of the Kagyu lineage on the 900th anniversary of the birth of Dusum Khyenpa, the First Karmapa.

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Tibetan Art Fair / Montréal

The Tibetan Art Fair runs in Montréal from May 13-22 this year, featuring a Photo Exhibition, Films, Art Workshops, Tibetan Classical Music, Gastronomy, Performances, and Dance.

More info here: http://www.quebec-elan.org/posts/elanewsDirect/1678

HH Sakya Trizin adds Vancouver to Canada 2011 tour

HH Sakya Trizin will bestow the Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Teachings Vancouver, BC August 19-20, 2011

“Of the profound and inexhaustible ocean of teachings that Guru Padmasambhava possessed, Vajrakilaya is one of the most important. Its empowerment, teachings and pith instructions were given to one of . . . Read More.

Peace Walk for the Marma Buddhists in Bangladesh

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 — 5 pm — At Queens Park March will start from Queen’s Park and will end in Queen’s Park

For many years there have been violent conflicts between indigenous minority Buddhists (Marma) in the Chittagong Hill Tracts and encroaching Bengali settlers. . . . Read More.

His Serenity the Panchen Lama’s 22nd birthday

His Serenity the Panchen Lama, who became the world’s youngest political prisoner when his was recognized by the Dalai Lama and subsequently “disappeared” by the Chinese government who then put a puppet figure they chose in his place, turned 22 yesterday. In spite of worldwide . . . Read More.

Ted Lipman to head Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation

Former Canadian diplomat Ted Lipman will be the new CEO of the Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation, part of whose mandate is to promote Buddhist education worldwide.

Here is an article about the appointment from artdaily.org

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=46679

Peter Lieberson, composer inspired by Buddhism, dies at 64

Peter was international director for Shambhala Training in Halifax for a number of years. Here is a tribute to him from The New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/24/arts/music/peter-lieberson-64-composer-inspired-by-buddhism-dies.html?_r=1

Toronto Learning Event: Buddhist Education for Youth

Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada and the University of Toronto Buddhism & Psychology Student Union present

Learning Event on Buddhist Education for Youth Education for Compassion and Wisdom, a holistic approach

Keynote address: Professor Jack Miller Professor, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning The Ontario Institute for . . . Read More.

Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies request for articles

PRESS RELEASE / Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies Invitation to the BUDDHIST ACADEMY (Canadian and Global) This year marks the 2600th WESAK Anniversary of the Buddha’s Sambodhi ‘Enlightenment’ (an event recognized by the UN)

Rejuvenate your personal saddha* to the Buddha and his Dhamma, by . . . Read More.

Buddhist Council of Canada national Wesak invitation

PRESS RELEASE / Buddhist Council of Canada

Calling all Canadian Buddhists!

This year marks the 2600th WESAK Anniversary of the Buddha’s Sambodhi ‘Enlightenment’ (an event recognized by the UN)

This is an early invitation to the Buddhist community of Canada to think of ways of making the event . . . Read More.

Buddhist Council of Canada Toronto Wesak Invitation

PRESS RELEASE / Buddhist Council of Canada

Calling Toronto (GTA) Buddhists,

Come one, come all!

This year marks the 2600th WESAK Anniversary of the Buddha’s Sambodhi ‘Enlightenment’ (an event recognized by the UN)

To . . . Read More.

U of T Buddhist Studies Faculty + Grad Research Presentations

Please join us for a workshop on new research by faculty and students in Buddhist Studies at the Department for the Study of Religion. From 12 noon – 5 pm on April 18, faculty and students in the Department will introduce and discuss their recent . . . Read More.

Justice Canada begins Buddhist-inspired stress reduction for staff

From The Buddhist Channel: http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=66,10012,0,0,1,0

Cambridge fire chief retires to more Buddhist practice

From the Cambridge Record: http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/510388–fire-chief-plans-to-become-spiritual-student-in-retirement

Ellen Page on life and growing up Buddhist in Halifax

From Back Stage magazine, March 31, 2011:

http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/super-trouper-1005104312.story

Buddhism explains stoic reaction to disaster

From the Winnipeg Free Press, April 2, 2011:

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/buddhism-explains-stoic-reaction-to-disaster-119110664.html

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