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Meditation/Study with Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Sept. 17-18, Vancouver

Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Theravada Vancouver Visiting Teachers

The Simon Fraser University welcomes you to attend Ten Perfections: meditation and study course with Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu from 9 am to 4 pm on September 17th and 18th2011 at Labatt Hall, Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University, 515 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC.  During this study course, you will explore with Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu the Buddha’s... Read more »

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3D Sex and Zen movie opens in Toronto

Buddhism in Canada Film Zen

A trivial and lame dharma-burger movie with too much violence, little sex and no zen. Don’t be fooled into parting with your cash.

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Thich Nhat Hanh & David Suzuki – review and video clip

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues Events Vancouver

As part of Thaye’s recent Vancouver Retreat and Public Talk, he held a dialogue with David Suzuki on environmental issues. Here’s a review of that event, and a video clip, from the Vancouver Sun: http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/thesearch/archive/2011/08/20/despair-famous-buddhist-and-famous-environmentalist-offer-antidote.aspx

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Fo Guang Teahouse Edmonton gets Urbanspoon nod

Buddhism in Canada Edmonton Health

The International Buddhist Progress Society of Edmonton runs a vegetarian restaurant at their temple, located at 1032 103 Street, Edmonton (780-424-9744). You can get a great vegetarian lunch for $5! Here are the Urbanspoon reviews… http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/131/1593818/restaurant/Fo-Guang-Tea-House-IBPS-Temple-Edmonton

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Meditation for the Addict

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Health Practice! Vancouver

The Triratna Community of Vancouver is beginning a series of weekly drop-in meditation classes, led by Dr. Valerie Mason-John, for people in recovery. Classes begin October 3rd, 2011. Here’s the link: http://vancouverbuddhistcentre.com/wp/events-2/

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