Ajahn Kusalo in Nova Scotia

From the Nova News: http://www.novanewsnow.com/section/2011-09-28/article-2762691/Monk-visits-meditation-group/1

Tulku Lobsang, Vancouver, Sept. 15-18, 2011

Tulku Lobsang, a doctor of Tibetan medicine, invites to join three separate events to learn and practice the Tibetan yogic tradition, including Tsa Lung and Tummo. Tulku Lobsang teaches in Europe and Americas practices from the Tibetan yogic tradition, including Tsa Lung and Tummo. . . . Read More.

Meditation/Study with Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Sept. 17-18, Vancouver

The Simon Fraser University welcomes you to attend Ten Perfections: meditation and study course with Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu from 9 am to 4 pm on September 17th and 18th2011 at Labatt Hall, Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University, 515 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC.  During this . . . Read More.

Kalu Rinpoche visiting Burnaby, BC: Sept. 13-19,2011

From The Buddhist Channel: Burnaby Buddhists Prepare for Visit of  Tibetan teacher Kalu Rinpoche

Here is the link for more information, including detailed schedules for Rinpoche’s activities on Saltspring Island and in Vancouver:  Kalu Rinpoche 2011 Visit @ Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling

Ven. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche + Choje Lama Karma Phuntsok @ Rigpe Dorje Montréal, Aug 23-28

Rigpe Dorje Montreal will host Choje Lama Karma Phuntsok, August 23-25, 2011: Teachings on Vajrayana View.

Ven. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche be there August 26-28. He will teach on Buddha Nature: the ultimate potential of pure mind and will also bestow a Green Tara initiation.

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Thich Nhat Hanh Vancouver coverage

Here’s a nice article from the Vancouver Sun, reviewing Thaye’s public talk and retreat…

http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/thesearch/archive/2011/08/10/thich-nhat-hanh-offers-path-to-end-pain-anger.aspx

HH Sakya Trizin Lecture @ U of T, Aug 27, 5-7 pm

His Holiness the 31st Sakya Trizin, the head of the Tibetan Buddhist Sakya tradition, will speak at the University of Toronto on Saturday, August 27, from 5-7 pm. His lecture will be entitled “How to Incorporate Buddhist Practice in Daily Life,” and the location . . . Read More.

2nd Global Conference on World’s Religions – Montréal, Sept 7, 2011

His Holiness the Dalai Lama will open the Second Global Conference on World’s Religions After 9/11, at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, sharing the stage with many notables from Buddhist and non-Buddhist spiritual traditions. This is a one-day event. The theme is world . . . Read More.

Thich Nhat Hanh on interspirituality

This article from the Saturday Vancouver Sun, a bit of a warm-up for Thich Nhat Hanh’s sold-out talk and retreat in Vancouver coming in the summer, proposes North Americans should embrace their spiritual roots while intensifying their commitment to interfaith dialogue.

Here’s the link: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Embrace+Jesus+famous+Buddhist+tells+West/5005500/story.html

Jeff Wilson on Shin Buddhism

From the Winnipeg Free Press: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/shin-buddhism-a-spiritual-path-for-busy-people-123678749.html

Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh public talk, Vancouver, August 14

Open Mind, Open Heart: Touching the Wonders of Now Sunday, August 14, 2011

Orpheum Theatre 884 Granville Street, Vancouver

1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Doors open at 1:00 pm)

Tickets are $20 CAD and are available online through Ticketmaster: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/1100465CC6D7D356

Tickets are still available.

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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 . . . Read More.

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 . . . Read More.

H.E. Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche @ KSDL Toronto

Her Eminence Mindrolling Jetsün Khandro Rinpoche will visit Toronto, July 22-24, 2011. Rinpoche was born in 1967 and is the eldest daughter of Kyabje Mindrolling Trichen Gyurme Künzang Wangyal, the 11th throne holder of the renowned Mindrolling lineage. The Mindrolling lineage is one of the . . . Read More.

Thich Nhat Hanh Vancouver 2011 update

Registration for the six-day retreat August 8-13, 2011 is now more than half full, since registration began several weeks ago.

To register for the retreat, click on the RETREAT button in the top menu bar of the event site (http://www.tnhvancouver2011.org/retreat).

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Retreat Registration: Thich Nhat Hanh Vancouver 2011

The website for Thich Nhat Hahn’s historic visit to Vancouver this coming summer now includes an active link to register for the six-day retreat he will be leading there between August 8-13.

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Thich Nhat Hanh in Vancouver Sun article

The Vancouver Sun ran a nice piece yesterday about Thich Nhat Hanh’s upcoming summer visit, dubbing him the world’s “second most-famous Buddhist.” The article explains how he earned that title and provides some interesting context.

Read it HERE.

Thich Nhat Hanh Vancouver website now up

The website for Thich Nhat Hanh’s August 2011 retreat and public talk in Vancouver is now up and running, although registration has not started yet.

For more information about the events (and to register when that portion of the website goes live), please visit:

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