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The Tibet Album: British Photography in Central Tibet 1920-1950 http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/tibet_prm-collections.html This collection of 4000+ photographs is from the Pitt Rivers Museum and the British Museum. It is by far the most extensive digital resource I found on this subject, and part of a collection that holds 125,000 images in total. The site is content-rich, beautifully... Read more »

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We are pleased to announce the launch of the re-designed Buddhism in Canada directory. The new website features enhanced navigation features such as search by full text, map, alpha, location and/or tradition. It also incorporates photographs from the Buddhist community, a community event calendar function, and a crisp new look. May it bring joy and... Read more »

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Canadian temples are having trouble bringing in qualified monks because of immigration rules… http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Poverty+keeps+monks+country/2113481/story.html

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On November 1st, 2009 (Bodhisattva of Compassion Day), the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada will hold their annual Vegetarian Banquet Fundraiser to raise money for the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health program at the University of Toronto. Details: http://www.buddhistedufoundation.com/news.htm

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THE FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY of His Holinlai Lama ess The Da Culturpresent & Tibetan Canadiane Centre, Toronto Tibetan Film Festival 2009 18 TO 24 OCTOBER 2009 Tibetan Canadian Culture Centre, 40 Titan Road, Etobicoke ON M8Z 2J8, CANADA Teg l: +1416‐410‐5606, E‐mail: info@ctao.or Film Festival Schedule . THE FOUNDATION FOR UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILITY of His... Read more »

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