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Tricycle letter to the editor

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Tricycle letter to the editor… When Tricycle did a round-up of the growth of Buddhism in North America for their 25th anniversary issue this past Fall 2016, the giant map was completely empty, north of the 49th parallel (not counting Alaska). As a Canadian, that upset me enough to write them a letter, which, I... Read more »

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Sponsoring the 10th Global Conference on Buddhism

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The Sumeru Press is honoured to be an official sponsor for the 10th Global Conference on Buddhism Buddhism, Neuroscience & Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection We look forward to presenting further details of the event as they are confirmed. For more information about the conference, to purchase tickets, etc., please visit: www.10gcb.org

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GTA Vesak 2017 confirmed and organizing begins

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We recently received this notice that the GTA Vesak 2017 is gearing up… Dear Venerable Abbots, Venerable Abbesses and Temple Lay Representatives, We, the four organizing temples (West End, Fo Guang Shan, Ching Kwok & Cham Shan Buddhist temples in Mississauga & Toronto) have the privilege of organizing Vesak: Buddha’s Birthday Celebration – 2017 at... Read more »

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Buddhist Conferences happening in Toronto 2017

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For two brief moments next summer, Toronto will be the centre of the Buddhist world, hosting two global Buddhist conferences… August 20-25, 2017 18th Congress International Association of Buddhist Studies www.iabs2017-uoft.ca No congress poster available yet. _______________________ June 17-18, 2017 10th Global Conference on Buddhism Buddhism, Neuroscience & Mental Health www.10gcb.org

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A THOUSAND HANDS now available

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We are pleased to announce publication of A THOUSAND HANDS: A GUIDEBOOK TO CARING FOR YOUR BUDDHIST COMMUNITY Product information here: http://www.sumeru-books.com/dd-product/thousand-hands-guidebook-caring-buddhist-community/ A Thousand Hands arose from an effort to provide Buddhist community leaders with tools and education to complement traditional Buddhist teachings and practice, and make us more effective caregivers and leaders. We may have... Read more »

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