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BCJSBTF Post-Secondary Scholarship 2015

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Education

Apply now for the BCJSBTF Post-Secondary Scholarship 2015! The British Columbia Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation (BCJSBTF) is now accepting applications from post-secondary students. Applicants must be residents of BC who are enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution for the coming fall semester. The scholarships are open to applicants who follow any religion, as long... Read more »

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Writings by Canadian Buddhist Women: SBA podcast

Books Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Publishing Sumeru Sumeru Books

We are pleased to let you know that our latest book project, an anthology of writings by Canadian Buddhist women, is coming along nicely, heading into third edit. Tanya McGinnity (the editor) and I recently had an invitation from Ted Meissner at the Secular Buddhist Association website to talk about the book. You can listen to... Read more »

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Gaden Choling celebrates 30 years

Buddhism in Canada Events History Teachers Temple Stories Temples Toronto Vajrayana

Congratulations to Zasep Tulku Rinpoche and all his students on the celebration of 30 years of Dharma service at Gaden Choling Mahayana Meditation Centre in Toronto! Here is the link to their website, with calendar of all the special events taking place this week: http://www.gadencholingtoronto.org/

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Diploma in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Mindfulness Training at ITM

Buddhism in Canada Education Events Health Mindfulness Toronto

DIPLOMA IN CONTEMPLATIVE PSYCHOTHERAPY & MINDFULNESS TRAINING Nalanda Institute for Contemplative Science & Institute of Traditional Medicine Diploma & Certificate Programs in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Mindfulness beginning April 2015 Gain access to pioneers and world leaders in Contemplative Psychotherapy & Mindfulness including Daniel Siegel, Sharon Salzberg, Miles Neale, Robert Thurman, Richard Davidson, Pilar Jennings, Joe... Read more »

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Mindfulness-based Addiction Recovery Training at ITM

Buddhism in Canada Events Health Mindfulness Toronto

8 Step Recovery Mindfulness-based Addiction Recovery training Become an MBAR trainer May 1-3, 2015 Institute of Traditional Medicine MBAR is a mindfulness-based approach to preventing relapse and promoting recovery from addiction. The course was developed by co-authors of Eight Step Recovery – Dr Paramabandhu Groves and Valerie Mason-John. The course has been shared in community... Read more »

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