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Buddhists weigh in on Canada’s new Office of Religious Freedom
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It hasn’t even opened, and Canada’s Office of Religious Freedom is already stirring up controversy. This article from the Toronto Star brings up some of the problems, and if you read between the lines, you can get some idea of Canadian Buddhists’ thoughts on the subject… http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1119007–does-the-office-of-religious-freedom-have-any-teeth
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Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society promotes organic farming in PEI
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This article from the Charlottetown Guardian is about how the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society has taken root in Montague, PEI. The story includes information on the centre’s future plans, reactions from the local community, and a major focus on an organic farming project. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-01-16/article-2865696/Buddhists-unveil-plans-during-gratitude-tea/1 This past summer, the Institute saw more than 600 people... Read more »
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What do Canadian Buddhists think about Alberta’s tar sands development?
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Here’s an interesting article from the Rossland Telegraph about opposition to the Alberta tar sands development. Several prominent Buddhist leaders are clearly against the plan (as cited in the article). Where do Canada’s Buddhists stand? For the record, I’d much rather see our efforts going into reducing our energy gluttony, conservation and renewable energy options.... Read more »
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Corporate Craving and Buddhist Compassion
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UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Jan W. Walls. “Corporate Craving and Buddhist Compassion: Is There a Middle Ground for Buddhism in Business?” Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Place: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, 1855 West Mall Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating will be... Read more »
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Canadian Buddhism Survey update
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We’ve received 60 surveys so far and much encouragement. Thank you to all participants! If your centre is one of the 440+ who have not yet submitted your completed survey, please visit our page with complete information about the initiative and downloadable survey packages: http://www.sumeru-books.com/2011/11/canadian-buddhism-survey/
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