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Chinese New Year at Kuan Yin Temple of the International Buddhist Society
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Here’s a short travel article from the Toronto Star about celebrating Chinese New Year at Kuan Yin Temple of the International Buddhist Society, located in Richmond, BC. http://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2013/01/31/canada_travel_ring_in_chinese_new_year_in_british_columbia.html
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Vancouver introduction to the Tibetan resettlement project
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Refugees Tibet Vancouver
Saturday, February 23, 2013 / 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Hewett Centre, at the Unitarian Church, 949 West 49th Ave, Vancouver, BC In 2013, the first immigrants under a special program for displaced Tibetans are expected to arrive in Canada. In order to settle successfully, they will need help, guidance, and sponsorship support. This workshop is intended to... Read more »
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Kamloops Buddhist monk teaches path to the simple life
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Very nice bio and interview with Ajahn Sona of Birken Forest Monastery here, from the Kamloops Daily News.
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Sugunasiri weighs in on Vancouver Sun’s “Two Buddhisms” gaffe
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Not too long ago, the Vancouver Sun printed a rather provocative but poorly-researched article on the state of Buddhist practice in British Columbia, which sparked significant push-back from Buddhists themselves. Arun, over at Angry Asian Buddhist, published a rebuttal, as did we. Now, Suwanda Sugunasiri, a well-resepected figure in the Canadian Buddhist larger community, has... Read more »
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Steveston Buddhist Temple Special Lecture / Discussion from Professor Jeff Wilson
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Steveston Buddhist Temple Special Lecture / Discussion from Professor Jeff Wilson
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