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Journey into Buddhism – Winnipeg/Vancouver

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Here’s an update from Sensei Fredrich Ulrich of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, concerning airings of the Journey into Buddhism TV series on Joy TV in Winnipeg and Vancouver… They are a series of 18 programs about Buddhism. Presently they are shown at 5pm Saturdays on JoyTV, Winnipeg time. They are also being shown in Vancouver... Read more »

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Thich Nhat Hanh Vancouver 2011 – Update

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The Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh and monastics of Plum Village, Deer Park Monastery, Blue Cliff Monastery, and Magnolia Village will hold a residential meditation retreat and a public lecture in Vancouver, August of 2011, sponsored by the University of British Columbia and the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Society: Retreat: “Awakening the Heart” Dates: August 8-13,... Read more »

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Full Contact Enlightenment blog wins Canadian web award

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Full Contact Enlightenment, a Montréal-based Buddhist blog, recently received a wonderful 5th blogiversary gift: second place in the “Religion, Spirituality + Philosophy” category for the 2010 Canadian Weblog Awards. Congratulations to Tanya McGinnity! Here’s the link to check out details on the story and explore her wonderful blog! http://fullcontactenlightenment.com/2011/01/well-thank-you-canadian-weblog-award/

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Dharma Arts Magazine

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Dharma Developments is an Ottawa home builder with a social conscience. Among their various initiatives is Dharma Arts Magazine – an online showcase of Ottawa art talent with insightful commentary about the local scene. While not specifically or overtly “Buddhist” they give that ethos a nod and definitely work hard at walking the walk. (Click... Read more »

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The Swans Came to Canada Too

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Earlier this year, the University of British Columbia hosted a landmark conference on Buddhism in Canada. Charles Prebish, one of the leading scholars in the area of North American Buddhism for many years, provided the keynote address: The Swans Came to Canada Too – Looking Backward and Looking Forward in North American Buddhism. Here is... Read more »

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