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The nun from Saskatoon

Buddhism in Canada Saskatoon Vajrayana

The Saskatchewan Leader-Post catches up with Heather Damcho on one of her Canadian visits. http://www.leaderpost.com/life/road+Buddhism/2595281/story.html

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Jade Buddha for Universal Peace

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Shrine Project Shrines

This remarkable statue was sculpted in the image of the Shakyamuni Buddha rupa in the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya. It is carved from a single piece of Polar Pride jade, found in Canada in 2000. The statue is the largest Buddha statue in the world that is carved from a single piece of gem-quality jade.... Read more »

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Dalai Lama Toronto 2010

Buddhism in Canada Dalai Lama Peace work Toronto Vajrayana

Here is the official website… http://www.dalailamatoronto2010.org/

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Asian Diaspora Conference / UofT

Buddhism in Canada Education

The University of Toronto is hosting a conference on Saturday, March 6, 2010 , 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, at the Munk Centre (St. George Campus), entitled “Asian Diaspora Conference 2010.” Approximately 15 speakers will be present, covering a wide range of topics. List of Co-Sponsors / Strategic Partners Asian Institute Asian Diaspora Group Hart... Read more »

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Pain/No Pain

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Practice! Psychology

A research study by the Université de Montréal recently reported in the January issue of Psychosomatic Medicine that Zen meditation practitioners have 18% better pain resistance than average folk. That’s not how I remember sesshin! http://www.nouvelles.umontreal.ca/udem-news/press-releases/study-finds-zen-meditation-alleviates-pain.html

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