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U of T Buddhist Chaplaincy program update, 2nd roundtable
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The meeting commenced with a short introduction by Chris Ng, president of the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada, and a welcome by Bhante Saranapala, resident Bhikkhu at the West End Buddhist Temple. Speakers: Bhante Yuttadhammo, a Canadian monk ordained in the Thai Forest tradition; Sensei Taigen Henderson, Abbot of Toronto Zen Centre; Professor Pam Couture,... Read more »
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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism, Toronto, Nov 8
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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 2 pm Hosted by Karma Sonam Dargye Ling We are inviting representatives of different branches of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to speak on the views and ethics of their individual traditions. The objective... Read more »
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Buddhist Care working group formed in Toronto
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Very recently, a Buddhist Care working group consisting of medical doctors, social workers, Buddhist monastics, palliative care volunteers, educators and community leaders and advocates has been formed in Toronto to support the creation of a referral list/network of Buddhist Care volunteers to help others-in-need within the formal health system in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes,... Read more »
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HE Lho Ontul Rinpoche, Teachings in Vancouver & Galiano Island, Sept 18-28
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Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… It is with great pleasure that Lama Mark Webber and the Crystal Mountain Society welcome His Eminence Lho Ontul Rinpoche to Vancouver and Galiano Island this September. Ontul Rinpoche will be travelling with his son, His Eminence Lho Ratna Rinpoche, the emanation of a great Terton. Asian Centre at UBC Point... Read more »
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The Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada Community Care Scholarships 2015
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The Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada Community Care Scholarships 2015 We are offering a number of scholarships of $500 per course to students of Emmanuel College of the University of Toronto who are registered in Buddhist Mindfulness and Mental Health Program. In the semester starting January 2015, two courses are offered in this program, and therefore the... Read more »
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