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Könchok Chidu Guru Padmasambhava Retreat, Saltspring Island, BC, Oct 10-13

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Retreats Vajrayana

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling is pleased to announce that a Könchok Chidu Retreat will take place Thanksgiving Weekend (October 10-13, 2014) with Lama Tsultrim. Please save the date! This is a very rare opportunity to partake in this Guru Yoga practice. The ritual practice of Könchok Chidu, “The Embodiment of the Three Jewels”... Read more »

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Prajna Temple grand opening, Newmarket, Sept 6

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Temple Stories Temples Toronto

Distinguished Friends, The opening ceremony of the Canada Buddhist Prajna Temple and Canada Wisdom Compassion Center (CWCC) will be held at 10:00 AM, September 6, 2014. We are pleased to extend a sincere invitation for all to attend this spectacular event and express our heartfelt gratitude to those all who have been showing interest and supporting... Read more »

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

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Hamilton Meditation Teachers

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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HH Taklung Matul Rinpoche, Vancouver, Sept 4-8

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Teachers Vancouver Visiting Teachers

Via the Lower Mainland Buddhism blog… This September, His Holiness Taklung Matul Rinpoche will be teaching on lojong (“mind training”) here in Vancouver. Registration for the four day event can be made online at www.mangalashrifoundation.org. WHEN:    Sep. 4–8, 7–9 pm WHERE:  Mangala Shri Dharma Centre 2145 West 15th Avenue, Vancouver Contact:  mangalashrifoundation@gmail.com Lojong is a fundamental practice in... Read more »

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U of T Buddhist Chaplaincy Masters & Mindfulness Diploma update

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy Education Toronto

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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