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Raymond Taavel, in memoriam
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Death Halifax
We were deeply saddened to hear of the senseless murder of Raymond Taavel, long-time circulation manager at the Shambhala Sun, in Halifax recently. Most of the news articles we’ve seen focus on the murderer and larger issues such as being LGBT in Canada, treatment of psychiatric patients, etc. We’re still looking for articles that pay... Read more »
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6th World Parliamentarians Convention on Tibet, Ottawa 4.26-29.12
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The story can be found here: http://www.thetibetpost.com/en/news/international/2465-6th-world-parliamentarians-convention-on-tibet-to-be-held-in-canada Information about the organizers can be found here: http://www.tpprc.org/about-wpct.html So far, no Canadian news media outlet has reported on this impending event!
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SFXU + Gampo Abbey team for new course
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St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, will offer a new immersion course in Vajrayana Buddhism, in association with Gampo Abbey. Here is the poster for the course: For PDF Version, click here: Mind Self and Society in Monastic Tibetan Buddhism poster 2012[1]
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Upcoming Public Talk and Film Screening in Vancouver
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Lhamo Tso on Voicing Tibetan Courage April 10, 2012 – 7 pm The Canada Tibet Commitee (CTC) – Vancouver is honoured to host Lhamo Tso for a public talk and a film screening of “Leaving Fear Behind.” Her husband, Dhondup Wangchen, created this 30-minute documentary film in 2008. He filmed clandestinely in Tibet, hoping to... Read more »
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Lions Gate Buddhist Priory announces Vegetarian Cookbook
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Lions Gate Buddhist Priory is pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of a modest Cook Book entitled: KWAN YIN LOVES PIE Good Vegetarian Food To Delight The Heart and Stomach The Cook Book will contain recipes from our members and friends, many of which have appeared in our newsletter over the years. These will include easy to follow... Read more »
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