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Wesak in Ottawa

Buddhism in Canada Events Ottawa wesak

Via Buddhist Door… Mayor Jim Watson Proclaims Vesak Day in Ottawa, May 14, 2014 On May the 4th, 2014, the International Buddhist flag was hoisted at Ottawa’s City Hall in honour of Vesak Day, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Mayor Jim Watson delivered an official proclamation marking Vesak Day... Read more »

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Queens Park Wesak cancelled. Mississauga still on!

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Toronto

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New book coming from Sumeru Books in spring 2015: Helping Hands

Books Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Sumeru Sumeru Books Women

We are pleased to announce our latest project: a collection of writings by Canadian Buddhist women. The anthology will be curated and edited by Tanya McGinnity (Buddhist blogger at www.fullcontactenlightenment.com). All profits will go to Buddhist Compassion Tzu Chi Foundation for activities enhancing the lives of women. Working title: HELPING HANDS Synopsis: Canadian Buddhist teachers... Read more »

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HH Sakya Trizin Canadian Events, 2014

Buddhism in Canada Events Initiation Montreal Teachers Toronto Vajrayana Vancouver Visiting Teachers

Vancouver, May 10-12 Shri Chakrasamvara empowerment Public talk Toronto, May 17-19 Green Tara empowerment Guru Rinpoche empowerment Long Life prayer offering to His Holiness Sakya Trizin Long Life empowerment Public Advice Montreal, May 20-21 Chenrezig Mahamudra empowerment and teachings Vajrakilaya Torma empowerment FULL BROCHURE and REGISTRATION INFORMATION HERE: Sakya_Brochure_Final_small

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New Zendo in Toronto!! – Stone Bridge Zendo

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Groups Mahayana Meditation Toronto Zen

This is a biweekly gathering that uses meditation, zen koans and the arts as a way to access and integrate insight and joy into our life. Everyone is welcome, no experience with meditation or zen is required. There is no charge, but a suggested $10 donation would be helpful. This is a group where you... Read more »

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