Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada

Cultivating Mindful Practice (social work conference)

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Conferences Events Fredericton Mindfulness New Brunswick

The Canadian Society for Spirituality and Social Work, in association with the Society for Spirituality and Social Work, is presenting their 9th international conference entitled… Cultivating Mindful Practice: Integrating the Personal and Professional for Effective Practice June 27-28, 2014 – St. Thomas University, Fredericton, NB Pre-conference workshop and retreat, June 25-26 This international conference will... Read more »

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Dennis Winters book launch

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On May 20th, at the CBC Glenn Gould Studio atrium, Sumeru’s latest book Searching for the Heart of Sacred Space: Landscape, Buddhism & Awakening was officially launched at a soirée hosted by the author, Dennis Winters. The event was planned by Stacey Carcao. The photos were taken by Jeff Ip. Here are few pictures of the event…

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Tibetan Festival Victoria – July 6, 2014

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Tibet Victoria

Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island (TCSOVI) presents: Tibetan Festival Victoria July 6, 2014 from 10 am – 5 pm Centennial Square, downtown Victoria British Columbia More information: TCSOVI Here is the event Facebook page.

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Dr. Bryan Levman, Buddhologist

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Education Toronto

Congratulations to Dr. Bryan Levman, who recently received his PhD in Buddhist Studies from the Department of Religion at the University of Toronto! His thesis was titled Linguistic Ambiguities: the Transmissional Process, and the Earliest Recoverable Language of Buddhism. Dr. Levman has served as the secretary for the Buddhist Council of Canada since 2010.

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NZ Dharma teacher Tarchin Hearn leading Canadian retreats this summer

Alberta British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Eco Action Manitoba Ontario Québec Retreats Visiting Teachers

Tarchin Hearn, a great Buddhist writer and teacher from New Zealand will be teaching across Canada this summer, and he is kicking off his tour with a one-week retreat in Morin Heights.  Tarchin’s approach to dharma is non-sectarian and universal in nature, linking personal healing with a deep ecological perspective in ways that have inspired a... Read more »

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