Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada
UBC Buddhism and Contemporary Society rebrands
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Shrine Project Education Vancouver
In a renaming ceremony on October 27, the University of British Columbia’s “Buddhism and Contemporary Society” program rebranded as the “Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chair in Buddhism and Contemporary Society.” In 2005, UBC established the Buddhism and Contemporary Society program, North America’s first academic Buddhism program, through the generosity of Robert H. N.... Read more »
The post UBC Buddhism and Contemporary Society rebrands appeared first on .
“Flowers on the Rock: Global and Local Buddhisms in Canada” published by McGill/Queen’s U Press
Books Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Studies Education
Via the publisher’s website… Flowers on the Rock: Global and Local Buddhisms in Canada Edited by John S. Harding, Victor Sogen Hori and Alexander Soucy Analyzing the dramatic growth of Buddhism in Canada in global and historical contexts. When Sasaki Sokei-an founded his First Zen Institute of North America in 1930 he suggested that bringing Zen Buddhism to America was... Read more »
The post “Flowers on the Rock: Global and Local Buddhisms in Canada” published by McGill/Queen’s U Press appeared first on .
Silent Illumination Chan Retreat, Vancouver, Nov 15-22
Buddhism in Canada Meditation Retreats Vancouver Zen
Nov 15-22: Silent Illumination Chan Retreat hosted by Dharma Drum Vancouver “Silently and serenely, forgetting all words, clearly and vividly, it appears before you.” The above verse comes from “The Inscription on Silent Illumination,” a poem composed by Master Hongzhi Zhengjue of the 12th century Caodong (Soto) lineage of the Chan school. This verse is a... Read more »
The post Silent Illumination Chan Retreat, Vancouver, Nov 15-22 appeared first on .
A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism – update
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Mahayana Teachers Theravada Toronto Vajrayana
A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 2 pm to 7 pm, followed by a gala dinner Hosted by Karma Sonam Dargye Ling $50. You can register online: http://www.ksdl.org/blog/registration/ Representatives of different branches of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to speak on the... Read more »
The post A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism – update appeared first on .
Walking Meditation workshops, Pembroke, ON
Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Ontario Walking Workshop
OCTOBER WORKSHOP – WALKTOBER Join us for an afternoon of walking mindfulness practices, as we celebrate Walk-tober. Saturday, October 18 1.00-4.00pm $35.00 (incl. lunch) WORKSHOP SCHEDULE PART I – 1.00-2.30 Indoor Contemplative Walking Two Labyrinths – The Greek and the Manda-Lab (created by Ray) PART II – 2.30-4.00 Nordic Pole Mini-Lesson (poles provided) Trail Walk... Read more »
The post Walking Meditation workshops, Pembroke, ON appeared first on .