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Saga Dawa Dechen @ Nalandabodhi Vancouver

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Vajrayana Vancouver

** Saka Dawa Düchen & Potluck Lunch ** Saturday, May 25, 10 am til lunchtime All welcome to holiday practice & gathering @ Maitrivana, 4610 Earles St., Vancouver ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Nalandabodhi Vancouver warmly invites you to the celebration of Saka Dawa Düchen on Saturday, May 25. We’ll practice together, then enjoy a vegetarian potluck. This major Buddhist holiday celebrates three great... Read more »

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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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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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Tergar Montréal and Tergar Trail BC Practice Group added to Sumeru directory

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Montreal Temple Stories Vajrayana

Tergar Montréal and Tergar Trail BC are two new centres in Canada under the guidance of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. They have just been added to the Sumeru directory of Canadian Buddhist organizations at the links noted above.

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Compassionate Earth Walk

Alberta Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues Events Peace work Saskatchewan

Runs this summer, from Hardisty, AB, with 13 stops in Canada before crossing into the USA, following the Keystone XL Pipeline route. Organized by Shodo Spring. Here’s the link… www.compassionateearthwalk.org

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