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Angry Asian Buddhist takes the Vancouver Sun to task
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Arun, the Angry Asian Buddhist takes the Vancouver Sun to task for their ridiculous recent article about Buddhist practice in Canada. I knew I didn’t like the article, and he articulates its many flaws with his usual flair. http://www.angryasianbuddhist.com/2012/12/stereotypes-of-asian-buddhists-in-canada.html
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Vancouver Sun fans the “Two Buddhisms” fire
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A recent article in the Vancouver Sun fans the “Two Buddhisms” fire by presenting Western practitioners versus “ethnic Buddhists” in a struggle to see whose got the authentic dharma. For a society where journalism is often about finding and exploiting divisive topics, this does not surprise me. You be the judge… http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Buddhism+rises+North+America+solitudes+emerging/7733373/story.html
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Universal Buddhist Temple in Vancouver has a new website
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Universal Buddhist Temple in Vancouver has a new website: http://ubt-bc.org It’s bilingual Chinese/English. The Universal Buddhist Temple is the oldest functioning non-profit Chinese Buddhist temple in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The temple was founded by Mr. C.C. Lu (呂雒九居士) in 1968 and with Master K.S. Fung (馮公夏老師), who was revered as an important leader... Read more »
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Sakyadhita Conference Calgary follow-up
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PRESS RELEASE (Nov. 21, 2012) Buddhist Council of Canada, Board Member at the Sakyadhita ‘Daughters of the Buddha’ (Canada) Conference. This is to share the news that Thich Nu Tinh Quang made a presentation, “Balancing East And West As a Canadian Vietnamese Buddhist Nun”, at the First Sakhyadhita Conference in Calgary. “On Saturday September 15, 2012,... Read more »
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Meditate for Life: The Place of Unknowing
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A Meditate for Life Vancouver retreat Join us for our next Meditate For Life mindfulness meditation retreat, The Place of Unknowing. Date: Sunday, Dec 2nd Time: 10am to 4pm (registration will open at 9:30). Place: The Vancouver Friends For Life Society, 1459 Barclay St. Mindfulness, walking, forgiveness, and lovingkindness meditations. Registration is $40.00. Registration includes a vegetarian lunch, tea and refreshments. All funds will... Read more »
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