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Interview with Nick Pederson

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Zen artist Nick Pederson is the New York-based illustrator of the book “Sumeru” – an allegory of the Zen journey. He is currently artist in residence at the Banff Centre in Alberta. In this podcast interview with Adam Tebbe, of the Sweeping Zen blog, he discusses his work: http://sweepingzen.com/2012/03/23/episode-10-sumeru-an-interview-with-artist-nick-pederson/ Here’s Nick’s own website: http://www.nick-pedersen.com/

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International Buddhist Film Festival, Sri Lanka, Vesak (May 5-7), 2012

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Festival website: http://www.buddhistfilmfestival.com/ Canadian winners in the 2011 Festival ONE BREATH – Dale Hildebrand, Toronto ON http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMyrSdlNCLU THE WEIGHTLESS TRAVELLER – Eva Colmers, Edmonton AB http://noproblemproductions.ca/films/weightless.html (Trailer) Canadian winners in the 2010 Festival BLIND RIVER – Adrian Laurie TENDING TOWARD SILENCE – Arlin McFarlane, Dawson YK http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi220135961/ (Trailer) IN SEARCH OF NIRVANA – John Preston,... Read more »

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Tanis Wetaskiwin / Grey Buffalo

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If you are a fan of Tibetan music, look no further than the incredible Tanis Wetaskiwin from Edmonton for the latest and greatest in Tibetan music vids… She’s on Facebook, representing for Native Canadian culture, Tibetan culture, and justice everywhere! http://www.facebook.com/people/Tanis-Wetaskiwin/100000737791353 She’s also on YouTube, with her own Grey Buffalo channel of Tibetan music videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/greybuffalo

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An Endangered Culture: the Movie

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A short film by Tashi Wangyal. Cultural values form the founding principles of one’s life. By preserving a culture, one keeps their traditions, family values, sociological standards and language intact. Without a culture, no one knows what the traditions are and where the family came from, nor could they appreciate the family history and struggles... Read more »

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Narrating the Previous Lives of the Buddha in 14th Century Tibetan Murals

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Narrating the Previous Lives of the Buddha in 14th Century Tibetan Murals Asian Institute PhD Seminar Series Sarah Richardson PhD Candidate, Department of Art History University of Toronto Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs 1 Devonshire Place, 208N, North House Register Online at: http://www.munk.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=11285 The 14th... Read more »

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