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.

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.

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 six . . . 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).

Alternatively, follow this direct link: https://www.pvretreats.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52:awakening-the-heart-retreat-at-ubc-vancouver-canada-aug-8-13-2011&catid=34

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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.

To register for the retreat, click on the RETREAT button in the top . . . Read More.

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:

http://www.tnhvancouver2011.org/

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HHDL Psychology Symposium UTSC

While His Holiness the Dalai Lama was in Toronto recently, he participated in a small private symposium hosted by the University of Toronto Scarborough on the topic: “Cognitive Science, Mindfulness and Consciousness.”

Here is a re-cap of the event from The Varsity, U of T’s . . . Read More.

How is this place Buddhist?

A workshop to be held on the 5th and 6th of November 2010 at UT Scarborough.

WHAT: UT Scarborough and TLKY are running a symposium on social practices of place and environment in Buddhist societies. Taking the form of a lively conversation structured by . . . Read More.

HH Sakya Trizin Canada 2011

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H.E. Kalu Rinpoche in BC, Spring 2011

His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche will visit Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling Vajrayana Buddhist Centre in Burnaby, BC, in the spring of 2011. Details to follow from the centre’s website: http://kkc-kdol.org/content/kalu-rinpoche-2011-visit

Thich Nhat Hanh, Vancouver, 2011

Thich Nhat Hanh, world-honoured Vietnamese Zen Master, peace activist, and inspirational teacher, will be in Vancouver in August 2011. Here is the information about his visit, from his hosts – the University of British Columbia…

NOTE: This information is updated in other posts on Sumeru.

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Sumeru signs with Lightning Source

We are pleased to announce completion of an agreement with Lightning Source, a division of Ingram Content Group, for print-on-demand services and global distribution of Sumeru books.

Sumeru books will now be available around the world through more than 18 distribution channels, including Amazon, Baker . . . Read More.

Khenpo Sonam Rinpoche @ Blazing Wisdom

Toronto’s Khenpo Sonam Topgyal Rinpoche will be bestowing Guhyagarbha teachings at the Blazing Wisdom Institute in New York State this autumn. Here is the info from Blazing Wisdom’s site:

Teachings on The Guhyagarbha Tantra with Khenpo Sonam Topgyal Rinpoche

Khensur Rinpoche Sonam Topgyal, senior Khenpo . . . Read More.

HE Chöje Ayang Rinpoche Canada 2010

His Excellence Chöje Ayang Rinpoche will bestow important Phowa initiations and teachings in Canada this autumn:

Kinmount, ON August 28-29 (For information contact virgowoman@hotmail.com)

Edmonton, AB September 1-5 (For information contact metaweave@shaw.ca)

Vancouver, BC September 7-18 (For information contact amitabhafoundation.vancouver@gmail.com)

H.E. Chöje Ayang Rinpoche is . . . Read More.

HH Sakya Trizin Canada 2011

His Holiness Sakya Trizin will visit Canada in 2011 as part of a North American tour:

Victoria Aug 17-18 Vancouver Aug 20-22 Calgary Aug 25 Toronto Aug 27-31

For tour details and contacts, visit their website…

http://www.sakyatour.org/