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A day in the life of Phap Van Buddhist Temple

Yönten — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:04 +0000

From the National Post:

http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/02/04/a-day-in-the-life-of-the-phap-van-buddhist-temple/

Great Eastern Sun: The Shambhala Community in Nova Scotia

Yönten — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:44:12 +0000

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, will be hosting an exhibit on the Shambhala community there. The exhibit will run until April 21st.

Here is the blurb from the museum’s website: Discover how the international headquarters of the Shambhala Buddhist community came to be established in Nova Scotia and about the traditional Tibetan teachings that inspire the community today. Learn about the contemplative practices of meditation, calligraphy and photography.

Official Public Opening on Thursday, February 23 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Special programming, also free of charge, will accompany the exhibitions, including a community-led tour of Great Eastern Sun on Feb. 25, a mindfulness meditation workshop on March 3 and a film screening on March 14.

The museum’s winter hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For information about the museum’s exhibitions and programs, visit www.pier21.ca.

Yamantaka//Sonic Titan

Yönten — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:18:38 +0000

New album now available to play or download from their website:

http://yamantakasonictitan.bandcamp.com/

Yamantaka: the Band

Yönten — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:49:09 +0000

Yamantaka // Sonic Titan are a music collective from Montreal. They bill themselves as a Black Metal band. The two leads, Alaska B and Ruby Atwood, identify themselves as practicing Buddhists. Here’s a recent article about them: http://www.avclub.com/toronto/articles/alaska-b-and-ruby-atwood-of-yamantaka-sonic-titan,68404/

Speaking of Buddhist Metal (?), don’t forget Affinity in Toronto, with Sean Hillman on drums. Sean is a former Gelugpa monk, currently a Buddhist scholar at the University of Toronto, and publisher of the blog, http://www.torontobuddhistethics.blogspot.com/. You can follow the band via their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/affinityband

Year of the Water Dragon, Campbell River, BC

Yönten — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:19:34 +0000

Celebrating today with a Vietnamese Tet Festival assisted by Brother Sakya Phap An, a Buddhist monk…

http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/community/137704878.html

Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society promotes organic farming in PEI

Yönten — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:42:11 +0000

This article from the Charlottetown Guardian is about how the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society has taken root in Montague, PEI. The story includes information on the centre’s future plans, reactions from the local community, and a major focus on an organic farming project.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-01-16/article-2865696/Buddhists-unveil-plans-during-gratitude-tea/1

This past summer, the Institute saw more than 600 people attend their 3rd annual Open House…

Details here: http://peicanada.com/eastern_graphic/publication/more_600_people_attend_monks_third_annual_open_house_montague

What do Canadian Buddhists think about Alberta’s tar sands development?

Yönten — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:28:50 +0000

Here’s an interesting article from the Rossland Telegraph about opposition to the Alberta tar sands development. Several prominent Buddhist leaders are clearly against the plan (as cited in the article). Where do Canada’s Buddhists stand? For the record, I’d much rather see our efforts going into reducing our energy gluttony, conservation and renewable energy options.

http://rosslandtelegraph.com/news/i-am-environmentalist-16250

Canadian Buddhism Survey update

Yönten — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 13:21:09 +0000

We’ve received 60 surveys so far and much encouragement. Thank you to all participants!

If your centre is one of the 440+ who have not yet submitted your completed survey, please visit our page with complete information about the initiative and downloadable survey packages: http://www.sumeru-books.com/2011/11/canadian-buddhism-survey/

Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism

Yönten — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:17:36 +0000

Charles Prebish, author of “An American Buddhist Life,” published by Sumeru, and of many other books on Buddhism, has a new e-book out – ”Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism” – a short, basic introduction to one of the fastest growing new religions in America. It provides all the historical, doctrinal, and community information a curious person would want to know about Buddhism in its American home. It highlights all the key figures and religious practices employed by the various Buddhist communities in America. It’s price is $9.99.
Smashwords URL: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/117946
Amazon URL: http://www.amazon.com/Looking-West-American-Buddhism-ebook/dp/B006R8P1QM/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1325252526&sr=1-1

While the book is centred on the United States, there are some references to Canada. Futhermore, while the specific institutions and their histories may be different, the thematic issues are identical.

Mazeway Resynthesis, Mary Cobham, Shambhala and Little Tibet

Yönten — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 14:17:54 +0000

Parkdale singer Mary Cobham’s second CD is titled “Mazeway Resynthesis” and is thematically connected to both her Shambhala practice and her many Tibetan neighbours.

Here’s the story: http://www.insidetoronto.com/what’s%20on/article/1271323–songs-helped-artist-articulate-the-abstract