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Year of the Water Dragon, Campbell River, BC

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events

Celebrating today with a Vietnamese Tet Festival assisted by Brother Sakya Phap An, a Buddhist monk… http://www.campbellrivermirror.com/community/137704878.html

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Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society promotes organic farming in PEI

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues Health Prince Edward Island

This article from the Charlottetown Guardian is about how the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society has taken root in Montague, PEI. The story includes information on the centre’s future plans, reactions from the local community, and a major focus on an organic farming project. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2012-01-16/article-2865696/Buddhists-unveil-plans-during-gratitude-tea/1 This past summer, the Institute saw more than 600 people... Read more »

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What do Canadian Buddhists think about Alberta’s tar sands development?

Alberta Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues

Here’s an interesting article from the Rossland Telegraph about opposition to the Alberta tar sands development. Several prominent Buddhist leaders are clearly against the plan (as cited in the article). Where do Canada’s Buddhists stand? For the record, I’d much rather see our efforts going into reducing our energy gluttony, conservation and renewable energy options.... Read more »

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Canadian Buddhism Survey update

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Groups Practice! Publishing Publishing in a digital world Retreats Temple Stories

We’ve received 60 surveys so far and much encouragement. Thank you to all participants! If your centre is one of the 440+ who have not yet submitted your completed survey, please visit our page with complete information about the initiative and downloadable survey packages: http://www.sumeru-books.com/2011/11/canadian-buddhism-survey/

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Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism

Books Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Publishing in a digital world

Charles Prebish, author of “An American Buddhist Life,” published by Sumeru, and of many other books on Buddhism, has a new e-book out –  “Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism” – a short, basic introduction to one of the fastest growing new religions in America. It provides all the historical, doctrinal, and community information... Read more »

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