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BCJSBTF Post-Secondary Scholarship 2015

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Education

Apply now for the BCJSBTF Post-Secondary Scholarship 2015! The British Columbia Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation (BCJSBTF) is now accepting applications from post-secondary students. Applicants must be residents of BC who are enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution for the coming fall semester. The scholarships are open to applicants who follow any religion, as long... Read more »

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Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat, Chilliwack, Nov 28-30

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Retreats Theravada Vipassana

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Nov 28-30: Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat near Cultus Lake with Brian Ruhe and Ajahn Santy “Open inquiry. Wise discernment.” Practicing breath, body sensation, loving kindness and walking meditation in the Theravada Forest tradition. This is a silent retreat in a relaxed environment, not a meditation boot camp, where mature people can... Read more »

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HE Lho Ontul Rinpoche, Teachings in Vancouver & Galiano Island, Sept 18-28

British Columbia Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Retreats Vajrayana Vancouver Visiting Teachers

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… It is with great pleasure that Lama Mark Webber and the Crystal Mountain Society welcome His Eminence Lho Ontul Rinpoche to Vancouver and Galiano Island this September. Ontul Rinpoche will be travelling with his son, His Eminence Lho Ratna Rinpoche, the emanation of a great Terton. Asian Centre at UBC Point... Read more »

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Könchok Chidu Guru Padmasambhava Retreat, Saltspring Island, BC, Oct 10-13

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Retreats Vajrayana

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling is pleased to announce that a Könchok Chidu Retreat will take place Thanksgiving Weekend (October 10-13, 2014) with Lama Tsultrim. Please save the date! This is a very rare opportunity to partake in this Guru Yoga practice. The ritual practice of Könchok Chidu, “The Embodiment of the Three Jewels”... Read more »

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Jodo Shinshu scholarship for BC post-sec students – deadline approaching

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Education

BCJSBTF Post Secondary Scholarship 2014 : Apply soon! The British Columbia Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation is now accepting applications from post-secondary students. Applicants must be residents of BC who are enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution for the coming fall semester. Download the application here for complete details and instructions. Deadline: 22 August 2014; For all questions, contact... Read more »

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