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Sister Elaine MacInnes: Catholic nun, Zen master, prison activist, in TV documentary

By Yönten, on September 27th, 2011%

Victoria’s CHEK TV will air the award-winning 2005 documentary, The Fires That Burn, as part of their Docs from the Edge series.

The film documents the life of Sister Elaine MacInnes, age 87, her journey, and her current activities with her Freeing The Human Spirit . . . Read More.

+1me

By Yönten, on September 24th, 2011%

PlusOneMe (+1 me) helps you acknowledge people’s strengths. It’s gold stars for grownups. When you want to acknowledge somebody for a strength they have, you can +1 them for that attribute. To me, that seems like a great Bodhisattva approach: together we make a better . . . Read More.

Buddhism & Psychology Student Union @ U of T

By Yönten, on September 22nd, 2011%

This is a very recently-formed organization.

Here is their mission statement:

The Buddhism and Psychology Student Union (BPSU) is a child of the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and the mind sciences. Our main aim is to offer a forum for University of Toronto students to . . . Read More.

Lama Chöpa, by Panchen Lozang Chökyi Gyaltsen, the 4th Panchen Lama

By Yönten, on September 13th, 2011%

Lama Chöpa (The Guru Puja) is a central practice in the Gelugpa Vajrayana tradition, often incorporating a Tsog Offering (ritual tantric feast). One of the most beloved versions of this prayer service is one that was written about 360 years ago by the fourth Panchen . . . Read More.

Buddhism and Terrorism

By Yönten, on September 12th, 2011%

Here’s a link to Wayne Codling’s guest blog in the Victoria Times Colonist: http://blogs.timescolonist.com/2011/09/10/buddhism-and-terrorism/

Buddhism after 9/11 survey

By Yönten, on September 11th, 2011%

This is Srisuda Hongthai from The Buddha Garden and I wanted you to know that we are conducting a survey on Buddhism in North America in the ten years since the 9/11 Tragedies, since many people found solace in the teachings of Buddhism after 9/11. . . . Read More.

Vipassana Lecture, Vancouver: 9.29.11

By Yönten, on August 26th, 2011%

UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Dr. Paul R. Fleischman, the Vipassana Teacher responsible for Outreach in the West:

“Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path”

Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Place: First Nations Longhouse, 1985 . . . Read More.

Euthanasia? Just Say No! (a Canadian Buddhist perspective)

By Yönten, on August 21st, 2011%

Suwanda Sugunasiri, well-known Canadian Buddhist community organizer, ethicist and author, recently published an article about end-of-life ethics in the Sunday Island, Sri Lanka.

Here’s the link: http://www.island.lk/index.php?page_cat=article-details&page=article-details&code_title=32888

Meditation for the Addict

By Yönten, on August 20th, 2011%

The Triratna Community of Vancouver is beginning a series of weekly drop-in meditation classes, led by Dr. Valerie Mason-John, for people in recovery. Classes begin October 3rd, 2011.

Here’s the link: http://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/wp/events-2/

Buddhism, Psychology @ Mental Health Program, U of T: 3.27.11

By Yönten, on August 15th, 2011%

Mostly in Chinese

Natural Appearances, Natural Liberation published

By Yönten, on July 26th, 2011%

Sumeru is pleased to announce publication of:

NATURAL APPEARANCES, NATURAL LIBERATION A Nyingma Meditative Guide on the Six Bardos of Living and Dying By Master Tam Shek-wing Translated by Samten Migdron Foreword by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche

ISBN 978-1-896559-10-0 $24.95 US/CAN €17.50 EUR Perfect bound paperback, . . . Read More.

Françoise Issaly @ Galerie Wilder Davis

By Yönten, on July 26th, 2011%

July 22 to October 21, 2011

Wilder & Davis Gallery is pleased to announce the opening of Françoise Issaly: Migrations from July 22nd to October 21st, 2011. The exhibition includes an installation of 3-D painted objects, photographs of these same installations and a video that were made . . . Read More.

Meditation for Enduring Happiness

By Yönten, on June 24th, 2011%

This new book is by Michael McCartney, who lives near Picton, Ontario. He has meditated daily for forty years, having trained in Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Vajrayana Buddhism and Christian meditation. Michael is a scientist with masters degrees in health care and environmental studies as well . . . Read More.

SIT Illustrated – laughing at meditation

By Yönten, on June 23rd, 2011%

Here’s a humorous (and totally right on) look at the lighter side of meditation, from a small publishing company in BC called Sunship. It is 128 pages, 8″ x 8″. The price from Sunship is $15.95.

When they are not laughing themselves silly, they also . . . Read More.

Natural Appearances, Natural Liberation

By Yönten, on June 4th, 2011%

Coming soon from The Sumeru Press Inc.

NATURAL APPEARANCES, NATURAL LIBERATION: A Nyingma Meditative Guide on the Six Bardos of Living and Dying by Master Tam Shek-wing

Translated by Samten Migdron and with a Foreword by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche

ISBN: 978-1-896559-10-0

180 pages, 6″x9″ paperback

. . . Read More.

Justice Canada begins Buddhist-inspired stress reduction for staff

By Yönten, on April 4th, 2011%

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

Buddhism explains stoic reaction to disaster

By Yönten, on April 3rd, 2011%

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

BC’s Denise Johnson on the healing powers of meditation

By Yönten, on March 27th, 2011%

An interesting article on the curative powers of meditation from BC Local News, about Denise Johnson, author of “How to Win the Lottery.”

http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/118661694.html