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Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism

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Justin Whittaker, over at the always-relevant American Buddhist Perspective recently posted a review of a talk he heard by University of Toronto graduate student Sean M. Smith, entitled: Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism. You can read his review at the link above. Here too is a video of Sean’s talk (1 hr, 12 min)…

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International Dharma Teachers’ Statement on Climate Change

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Endorsement Sought by Dharma Teachers and Sangha Members Worldwide A group of Dharma teachers from Africa, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the U.S. have issued a statement describing core Buddhist insights into the root causes of the climate crisis and ways to minimize its potentially tragic consequences. Over 100 leading Dharma teachers from around the globe... Read more »

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Tibetan Canadian steppe children

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The journal Foreign Policy recently ran an excellent article about issues facing Tibetan children of interracial marriages. Some of the people and stories covered in the article are from Canada, where we have a sizeable Tibetan Canadian community, and a significant number of Tibetan Canadian steppe children. The pull-quote from the article reads: After more... Read more »

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Sumeru Books rights now with 2 Seas Agency

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We are pleased to announce that foreign language translation rights for Sumeru Books are now being handled by 2 Seas Agency. This is a great development for us because 2 Seas has an excellent list in eastern spirituality and will bring our dharma works to the wider world. Stay tuned for big developments through the... Read more »

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Maitreya Relics Tour in Saskatoon Aug 1-3, Toronto & London in Sept

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Via Saskatoon News Talk 650 CKOM… An exhibition stopping in Saskatoon is bringing people back in time and across the globe. The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour will showcase ancient and sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni and other historical Buddhists from India, Tibet, Korea and China. Between 60 and 70 pieces from around the globe will... Read more »

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