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Inaugural “Buddhism and Australia” conference a model for Canada

• Buddhism • Buddhism around the World • Conferences • Events

Earlier in February, 2012, Australia hosted its first international Buddhist conference. It appears to have been a great success, to the great credit of the organizers. Here is the web link: www.buddhismandaustralia.com./ Would something of this nature perhaps be worth organizing in Canada?

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New “Buddhist Trends” website launched

• Buddhism • Buddhism around the World • Buddhist community • Education • Media • Publishing in a digital world

Buddhist Trends is based in Sacramento, CA. From the publisher’s press release: A sudden growing interest in Buddhism has accord due to the scientific developments and a dissatisfaction that has come about because of excessive access to consumer good. Air travel has helped people from all over the world to come to the east to... Read more »

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Shambhala Sun Foundation seeks Associate Publisher

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist community • Halifax • Magazines • Media • Publishing in a digital world

Here’s the job posting: http://careers.poynter.org/jobs/4673304/associate-publisher-shambhala-sun The organization hopes to have the position filled by April of this year.

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Narrating the Previous Lives of the Buddha in 14th Century Tibetan Murals

• Art • Buddhism • Buddhism around the World • Education • Events • Toronto • Vajrayana

Narrating the Previous Lives of the Buddha in 14th Century Tibetan Murals Asian Institute PhD Seminar Series Sarah Richardson PhD Candidate, Department of Art History University of Toronto Tuesday, February 28, 2012 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Asian Institute, Munk School of Global Affairs 1 Devonshire Place, 208N, North House Register Online at: http://www.munk.utoronto.ca/EventDetails.aspx?eventid=11285 The 14th... Read more »

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7th c. Chinese Buddhist statues in Kitchener

• Art • Buddhism • Buddhism around the World • China • Events • Kitchener

After months of negotiation, THEMUSEUM in downtown Kitchener is honoured to be announcing the North American premiere of a spectacular collection of rock carvings from Chongqing, China. Having only left China once before, these almost fifty stunning sculptures, which are part of a World Heritage Site, will be on display at THEMUSEUM beginning this September.... Read more »

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