Sumeru News — British Columbia

Ethnic enclaves in Vancouver

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This article from the Vancouver Sun focuses on changing demographics in Vancouver’s Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese communities, among others. Other articles in the series looked at the South Asian and Chinese communities. Here is the link: http://www.vancouversun.com/Metro+ethnic+enclaves+expand+will+residents+trust+hold/5578612/story.html

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Bon Retreat @ Sherab Chamma Ling, Vancouver Island: 10.21-23.11

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From the Comox Valley Record… http://www.bclocalnews.com/vancouver_island_north/comoxvalleyrecord/community/131536943.html

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“What makes you not a Buddhist” retreat, BC: 11.4-6.11

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Join us for a weekend meditation retreat on the forested shores of Daisy Lake at Sea to Sky Retreat Centre. This event is designed to provide guidance and support to develop familiarity with our mind’s processes. There will be group instruction, group discussions, and guided instruction of sitting and walking meditation. The retreat will be... Read more »

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BC Vipassana Retreats, 2011 + 2012

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Here’s the complete list of upcoming West Coast vipassana retreats (in the Goenka tradition) hosted by Dhamma Surabhi through 2011 and 2012. It’s huge! Retreats for teens and children too. http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsurabhi.shtml

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

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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

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