Sumeru News — British Columbia
Amita O’Toole Buddhist Therapist in BC
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I recently discovered Amita’s website: http://www.buddhisttherapist.com She is based in British Columbia and a registered clinical counsellor. Here’s what she says on her “About me” page… I am a Buddhist integrative psychotherapist. I offer: telephone and online counselling and psychotherapy online and residential courses corporate services Most of my clients are based in Canada, the US... Read more »
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Mail from the “In” Box
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I received these letters recently from Jimyo Myozen in Terrace, BC. Thanks, Myokyo – you made my day! ………. John, I hope you are well and safe – we have been following the reports on the aftermath of the hurricane. Thank you for the information regarding the books from the Khmer Buddhist Library. I contacted Peter... Read more »
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BC puts multi-faith chaplains on notice
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The British Columbia government has cancelled all multi-faith chaplain contracts pending a review, citing budgetary concerns. Here is the story, from the Vancouver Sun: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Prison+chaplains+halted+contracts+breach+Charter+rights/7205275/story.html Here is a response, from the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education: http://www.cappe.org/bc_cuts.html Here is the Chaplains’ Manual from Corrections Canada: http://www.ipcaworldwide.org/resources/Manuals/religious-accomodation.pdf
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Tezuka Osamu’s “Buddha – The Great Departure” animated feature film premieres in Vancouver 9.11.12
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In collaboration with the Canadian Society for Asian Arts, Vancouver Shinpo, and the Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program, UBC. MOA is pleased to co-host the Canadian Premiere of Buddha: The Great Departure in conjunction with Visions of Enlightenment: Buddhist Art at MOA. In the distinctive style of Tezuka Osamu’s manga, the full-length animated film presents... Read more »
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Compassionate Earth Manifesto (Shodo Spring) & Keystone XL Pipeline prayer walk summer 2013
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Shodo Spring is a Soto Zen teacher living in Minnesota, who is committed to engaged Buddhist practice. Earlier this summer, she published her Compassionate Earth Manifesto (see Sweeping Zen: http://sweepingzen.com/compassionate-earth-manifesto-shodo-spring). Next summer, she is planning to walk a significant portion of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline including portions through Alberta and Saskatchewan. She has also been... Read more »
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