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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies update

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Professor Paul Crowe recently undertook a national survey on how to move forward with the Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies now that Professor Suwanda Sugunasiri has retired as editor. The survey received a very strong response from many scholars, and a copy of the results is available as a PDF. Here it is…. CJBS Survey... Read more »

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MBAR Trainer workshops at ITM

Addiction Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Events Health MBAR Mindfulness Toronto Workshop

Just a reminder… This workshop is taking place in Toronto May 1-3. MBAR is a mindfulness-based approach to preventing relapse and promoting recovery from addiction. The course was developed by co-authors of Eight Step Recovery – Dr Paramabandhu Groves and Valerie Mason-John. The course has been shared in community settings for over a decade. The... Read more »

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One Earth Sangha seeks volunteers

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Eco Action Environmental Issues

Consider yourself an ecosattva? One Earth Sangha is a global organization looking for volunteers. Have a look…

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International Buddhist Day, April 8

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Events

We recently received the following e-mail… Dear Venerable Abbots, Abbesses and Temple Representatives, The Global Buddhist Summit, represented by 41 countries from five continents and held in Japan last December, has recognized April 8 as International Buddhist Day. I have represented Canada to this Summit as an officially appointed Canadian Representative of Buddhism. The summit... Read more »

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Wendi Adamek lecture: Fathers and Daughters in Chinese Buddhism, Vancouver, April 10, 2015

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Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Public Lecture: Wendi Adamek on Fathers and Daughters in Chinese Buddhism The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society and the UBC Tzu-chi Buddhist Studies Forum are delighted to welcome Professor Wendi Adamek (University of Calgary), who will present a lecture entitled, “Fathers and Daughters in Chinese Buddhism” Friday, April 10, 2015 |... Read more »

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