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HIGHWAY TO HEAVEN, a lovely short film from the National Film Board, produced by Sandra Ignani, featuring the many spiritual centres on No. 5 Road in Richmond, BC. The only thing missing is where they go to each other's temple/church/mosque/gurdwara/synagogue and work together on issues of common need.
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BC Buddhist Temple receives historical designation
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The Lytton Joss House, perhaps the first BC Buddhist Temple, opened in 1883, has been officially recognized as a Chinese Historical Places Site by the BC government. Here’s the full story from the local newspaper: http://www.ash-cache-journal.com/news/367425981.html The Lions Gate Buddhist Priory in Lytton has been actively campaigning for this acknowledgement and performing annual rituals at the... Read more »
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BC Buddhist prisoner denied Buddhist chaplaincy help
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Here’s a very recent article from the Canadian Press wire service about a prisoner in BC whose request for Buddhist chaplaincy help was denied by Provincial and Federal Courts. http://www.citynews.ca/2015/08/14/federal-court-dismisses-imprisoned-buddhists-human-rights-complaint/ Regardless of this man’s past, cuts to Canada’s multifaith chaplaincy programs in prisons do not help make our society better in any way. Prison should be... Read more »
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Maitreya Sacred Relics Tour, upcoming Canadian events 2015
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Via the Maitreya Sacred Relics Tour organizing committee… The Maitreya Sacred Relics Tour, a precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters, is currently touring the world, and we are honoured that they will be coming to Canada again. Please join us! This is a RARE opportunity to view these... Read more »
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