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Toronto Star gets a dharma-burger in Richmond, BC
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From a recent article in the Toronto Star about the top six tourist attractions in Richmond, BC: 3. Quiet your mind . . . and your belly A) With its superb craftsmanship and exquisitely carved statues, the International Buddhist Temple is as magnificent as it is serene. There is ample space to stroll the tranquil... Read more »
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Aung San Suu Kyi, honourary Canadian
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s beleaguered but resurgent democracy advocate, has joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama as one of Canada’s select group of five honorary citizens. The honour was bestowed upon her in person by Minister John Baird during his recent, historic visit to Burma. Full details here: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/World/20120308/baird-honourary-citizenship-suu-kyi-myanmar-120308/
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Toronto Buddhist Day Camps 2012 – update
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Here are new flyers for the Buddhist Day Camps being sponsored in Toronto this year by the Buddhist Education Network, Fu Sien Tong Temple, Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada and the Green Think Tank:
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International Buddhist Film Festival, Sri Lanka, Vesak (May 5-7), 2012
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Festival website: http://www.buddhistfilmfestival.com/ Canadian winners in the 2011 Festival ONE BREATH – Dale Hildebrand, Toronto ON http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMyrSdlNCLU THE WEIGHTLESS TRAVELLER – Eva Colmers, Edmonton AB http://noproblemproductions.ca/films/weightless.html (Trailer) Canadian winners in the 2010 Festival BLIND RIVER – Adrian Laurie TENDING TOWARD SILENCE – Arlin McFarlane, Dawson YK http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi220135961/ (Trailer) IN SEARCH OF NIRVANA – John Preston,... Read more »
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The Moment of Peace, 8 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012
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On this day, untold numbers of people around the planet will embark on an hour of silence and meditation. Events are being organized by www.medmob.org, www.doasone.com and www.themomentofpeace.com Medmobs are currently on the map for: Squamish, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Squamish-BC-Canada/261844047170485 Vancouver, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Vancouver-Canada/259781440714068?ref=ts Victoria, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Victoria-BC-Canada/168744053217967 Calgary, AB http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Calgary-Alberta-Canada/134333866664333 Windsor, ON Toronto, ON http://www.facebook.com/medmobto March 10 is also Tibet Uprising Day. Thanks to www.buddhisttrends.com... Read more »
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