Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada
Asian Diaspora Conference / UofT
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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Breaking the Silence
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Burma Film Movies Peace work Theravada
This new film by Canadian film-makers Pierre Mignault and Hélène Magny explores the face of non-violent resistance in Burma today. They recently received accolades for their work after the film’s first English-language presentation in Thailand recently. More on this story at: http://www.mizzima.com/edop/commentary/3441-the-face-of-burmas-non-violent-resistance.html
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Canadian Buddhist Resource Centre launched
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Education
The Canada Tibet Committee announced on Saturday that they are launching a new resource centre. Here is the press release, from PR-Inside.com: Canada Tibet Committee launches resource centre for Buddhists with message from Dalai Lama You can also find out more at CTC’s own website: Canada Tibet Committee
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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies
Buddhism in Canada Education Publishing in a digital world
The CJBS was published annually in paper form by Nalanda College in Toronto for four years. The Journal is now moving online at the following URL: Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies According to editor Prof. Suwanda Sugunasiri, the journal will offer its archived content for free, along with free access to current content for a... Read more »
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