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Canadian Buddhist history in Victoria, BC
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Temples Victoria
Here’s an interesting article from the Victoria Times Colonist about the history of Buddhist practice there, and some backgrounder on this year’s Buddha’s Birthday celebrations, from a novice monk at the Victoria Zen Centre, Soshin McMurchy: http://www.timescolonist.com/buddha-s-birthday-a-chance-to-learn-1.191242
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Pure Land conference keynote details
Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events Pure Land Vancouver
Keynote Addresses: Georgios Halkias and Masahiro Shimoda You are cordially invited to two keynote addresses for the conference, “The Pure Land in Buddhist Cultures: History, Image, Praxis, Thought”: Dr. Georgios Halkias – Pure Land in Tibet Dr. Masahiro Shimoda – Pure Land in Ancient India *Please click on links above to register for each keynote lecture. …………………... Read more »
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Pure Land 2013 conference Vancouver update
Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events Pure Land Vancouver
All are welcome to register and attend the conference and keynote lectures. *Registration fee includes meals and refreshments for the weekend. The Pure Land in Buddhist Cultures: History, Image, Praxis, Thought Conference will be taking place at the Vancouver campus of University of British Columbia from May 31 to June 2, 2013. For full schedule, presenters,... Read more »
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Temple stay b ‘n’ b in Montréal
Buddhism in Canada Montreal Retreats Temple Stories Zen
Enpuku-ji Zen Centre in Montréal’s Plateau district is now offering a vegetarian bed-and-breakfast room for rent on the airbnb site. Details here.
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Kagyu Monlam North America fundraiser
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Vajrayana Vancouver
KKC presents a fundraising lunch on Sunday, May 26, 2013, at the Himalaya Restaurant in Vancouver. Tickets are $25 per person. Contact 604-434-4920 or info@kkc-kdol.org for more information.
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