Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada
Tibetan refugees arrive in Vancouver!
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Tibet Vancouver
Via the Tibet Resettlement Project…
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Ontario govt pulls end run around Buddhist Association of Canada over wind turbines
Buddhism in Canada Eco Action Environmental Issues Ontario Politics Retreats Temples
Via Mississauga.com… Ms Chen [of Cham Shan Temple] said after the Nov. 4 meeting, in which government officials promised to “look into our case”, the group was told that while it might not be possible to cancel the wind projects, “they would look at relocation…and promised to get back to us. We were told it... Read more »
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Norman Fischer in Toronto – Mar 14-16, 2014
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Practice! Retreats Toronto Visiting Teachers Zen
Via Centre of Gravity… LIFE IS HARD: LOVE AND COMPASSION ARE NECESSITIES FOR BASIC SUSTAINABILITY with Norman Fischer Based on Norman’s recent book “Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong,”, in turn based on a popular traditional Indo-Tibetan text, this weekend workshop will offer practical exercises for reducing self-centeredness, which comes so... Read more »
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Dharma, non-attachment and convivial degrowth in Canada – let’s start the conversation
Buddhism in Canada Eco Action Engaged Buddhism Environmental Issues Practice!
Last night I heard a great show on CBC Radio’s Ideas on the Degrowth Paradigm (http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/12/10/the-degrowth-paradigm/) Here’s how Degrowth/Decroissance Canada describes the concept, in simple terms: Convivial degrowth is a relatively new concept, especially in North America. Degrowth or decroissance has been around for a number of years in France and other parts of Europe, with some... Read more »
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“Buddhism in Canada” Facebook group launched
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Groups
Buddhism in Canada: A forum and network for Canadian Buddhists and Canadian Buddhist groups interested in connecting, collaborating and sharing ideas and information with one another. https://www.facebook.com/groups/BuddhisminCanada/ Administrated by Tanya McGinnity (FullContactEnlightenment)
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