Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada
HH Karmapa on Environmental Action
Animals Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues
HH the Karmapa has released “108 Things You Can Do to Help the Environment” – a PDF document produced at the First Conference on Environmental Protection for Kagyu Monasteries and Centres, which was held in Sarnath, India, in April 2009. It is inspiring, easy to read, and entirely relevant for everyone to read, regardless of... Read more »
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Canadian Buddhist Directory upgrades with Sumeru
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Publishing Publishing in a digital world
Buddhism in Canada (www.buddhismcanada.com), a directory of Canadian Buddhist temples, centres, associations, groups, etc. is partnering with The Sumeru Press for an important upgrade to their web service. The original site was created in 1997 and has been maintained by George Klima with some assistance from Chris Ng and others. The new version, being designed by Justin... Read more »
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Toronto Buddhist Community Directory 1992
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Ephemera Toronto
Sumeru has received a copy of a directory of Buddhist temples and centres in the Greater Toronto Area, circa 1992. It is now posted on our ephemera page. Thanks to Chris Ng of the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada, for lending us a copy to scan.
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The Consecration of Dzambhala
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Shrine Project Shrines Temple Stories Temples Toronto Vajrayana
Karma Tekchen Zabsal Ling in Aurora has been hard at work completing their main shrine room. The right side shrine alcoves are now home to a set of exquisite rupas of the 21 Taras. The left side shrine alcoves are now home to Mahakala, Dzambhala and the Dzambhala Buddha Families. Many other enhancements have also... Read more »
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Numata Conference: Buddhist Training in Japan
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Toronto
On April 18 and 19, 2009, the University of Toronto will be hosting this year’s Numata Conference, with the theme: Buddhist Training in Japan. The conference is free and open to the general public. Sumeru will be attending. For more information about the conference schedule and the presenters, CLICK HERE
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