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Buddhist summer day camp for teens FOR AGES 13 -17, FULL DAY (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM) 2 WEEKS (JULY 15-19; 22-26, 2013) Enjoy a respectful and friendly environment to explore the remarkable teachings of the Buddha (Dharma) taught in a stress-free secular context. Learn mental focus, de-stressing, and how to cultivate mindfulness and emotional... Read more »

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Dear [Sumeru], I recently received a letter with one of your Plot to Save the Planet badges from Chuck Prebish, and thought it would be good to make contact with you. I am a scholar of Japanese Buddhism, with particular focus on modernity, ethics, and politics. I also happen to be Canadian, though I presently... Read more »

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Tibetan Resettlement Aid Concert II Sponsored by the Tibetan Resettlement Project Canada Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 6 pm Gangjong Choedenling Toronto Info: http://www.tibet.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tibetresettlementproject?hc_location=stream

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  PRESS RELEASE / www.buddhistcouncil.ca  ‘Wesak Day’ – May 24, 2013 – Proclaimed by the Mayor of Toronto  We are pleased to announce that His Worship Rob Ford, the Mayor of Toronto, has declared May 24th, 2013 as ‘Wesak Day’.  May Full Moon is celebrated around the world, and this is the first time that Wesak has been formally... Read more »

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The 2013 Blogisattva Award categories have been announced, based on the 2008 awards. The team is looking for keep/drop/modify suggestions before finalizing them. Have your say at: http://blogisattva.blogspot.ca/2013/04/tentative-categories-of-awards-for-2013.html

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