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The Power of Awareness, Pt 1, Hamilton, Sept-Nov

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The Power of Awareness, Part 1 Buddhist Teachings and Meditation 10 Wednesdays / Beginning on September 17, 2014 (Last class on November 26) / 7 p.m. LOCATION in Hamilton:  TBA Mindfulness is the skill of being deliberately attentive to your experience as it unfolds – without the superimposition of your usual commentary and conceptualizing.  The capacity to be mindful... Read more »

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Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism

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Justin Whittaker, over at the always-relevant American Buddhist Perspective recently posted a review of a talk he heard by University of Toronto graduate student Sean M. Smith, entitled: Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism. You can read his review at the link above. Here too is a video of Sean’s talk (1 hr, 12 min)…

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International Dharma Teachers’ Statement on Climate Change

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Endorsement Sought by Dharma Teachers and Sangha Members Worldwide A group of Dharma teachers from Africa, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the U.S. have issued a statement describing core Buddhist insights into the root causes of the climate crisis and ways to minimize its potentially tragic consequences. Over 100 leading Dharma teachers from around the globe... Read more »

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U of T Buddhist Chaplaincy Masters & Mindfulness Diploma update

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I had the opportunity today to meet with Jenn Neufeld, the Admissions Counsellor for Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto, to find out more information about the Masters-level Diploma in Buddhist Mindfulness and Mental Health, starting in January 2015, and the possible Masters in Pastoral Studies/Buddhist Chaplaincy degree program. The university is still gauging... Read more »

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Sacred Relics Tour, Toronto, Sept 19-21

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A precious collection of sacred relics of the Buddha and many other Buddhist masters is currently touring the world. The collection will be coming to Toronto in September and the Toronto Canadian Cultural Centre (TCCC) will host the relic tour here from September 19-21, 2014. The Centre is located at 40 Titan Road in Etobicoke.... Read more »

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