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First Nations and Buddhism – Calgary conference address

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Here’s a wonderful video of Dr. Reg Crowshoe of the Blackfoot nation, addressing the World Buddhist Women conference in Calgary (organized by the Jodo Shinshu Temples of Canada) earlier this year. His talk deals with the First Nations perspective on Oneness, which was the theme of this year’s conference. It’s an interesting look at the... Read more »

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Lama Lena Dzogchen Retreat, Toronto

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Dzogchen Meditation retreat with Lama Lena Based on the traditional teaching ‘3 Words of Garab Dorje’ August 21 – August 23 Institute of Traditional Medicine 553 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor (3rd floor) Toronto, ON www.itmworld.org info: info@itmworld.org Retreat schedule: Friday August 21 7-9pm, Saturday August 22 11-1 & 3-5pm, Sunday August 23 11-1pm Dzogchen... Read more »

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Zenji Nio boosts Pan Am athlete performance

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On July 26, the National Post ran an article, produced by students at Centennial College in Toronto, titled: Athletes thrive in Games after getting Buddhist spiritual guidance in Pan Am village. It’s an interesting article about Buddhist chaplain Zenji Nio and the Buddhist chapel he built in the Pan Am village, which, according to the article,... Read more »

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Sam Rath leaving Ottawa Cambodian Temple for Edmonton

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From the Ottawa Community News… This article about the resident monk at the Ottawa-Hull Cambodian Buddhist Association… Maha Sam Rath Viriyadhammo is leaving. A Buddhist monk, Sam Rath has been at the Cambodian Buddhist Temple on Hazeldean Road since 2009 but now he is moving on, taking up a new challenge at a temple in... Read more »

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You had me at momos

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Media Tibet Toronto

The Toronto Star takes a trip to Little Tibet… http://www.thestar.com/life/food_wine/2015/07/01/you-had-me-at-momos-and-other-tibetan-toronto-experiences-hometown-tourist.html The Students for a Free Tibet momo crawl on July 26 sounds awesome!

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