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Buddhism & Science lecture at Ryerson U, Aug 23-25, 2013

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Buddhism and Science Place:    Ryerson University Kerr Hall South, Room KHS369 40 Gould Street (enter at left West door) Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 Date : Aug 23, 2013 Fri 6:30 – 8:30 pm Aug 24-25, Sat-Sun 2:30 – 4:30 pm Three lectures by scientist, physician, philosopher, sociologist and theologian, Rev. Dr. Sumana Siri, D. Th.... Read more »

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Tibetan Book of the Dead, narr. Leonard Cohen, full movie

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Leonard Cohen’s narration of the film Tibetan Book of the Dead, produced by the National Film Board in 1994, is available on YouTube in five parts. Here is part one, which will lead you to the others as well.

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International Buddhist Film Festival, Vancouver, July 26 – Aug 1, 2013

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As part of the Vancouver International Film Festival, the IBFF (International Buddhist Film Festival) will take place in Vancouver this year, its first time in Canada. There will be 15 films in the series. Here’s the link to the series: http://www.viff.org/theatre/films/search?field_series_tid=6096 Here are the trailers: Un Buda The Buddha Crazy Wisdom Dead Man Digital Dharma Amongst... Read more »

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TibetFest Victoria 2013 pix

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Lots o’ fab pix of TibetFest Victoria 2013 here at Flickr, from the folks at TSOVI (Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island). Enjoy.

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“Practicing Peace” retreat for Pema Chodron’s 77th birthday, July 14, 2013

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Via Sakyadhita Canada and the Pema Chodron Foundation… Please join us in celebrating Pema’s 77th birthday by taking part in our second annual birthday retreat. On this day, Pema invites you to meditate for a few hours or for the entire day, alone or with friends. Pema’s deepest hope is that this will help us plant the... Read more »

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