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Zen Hakomi and Applied Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Workshop in Toronto

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Flint Sparks, an ordained Zen priest and licensed psychologist from Texas, will be in Toronto February 16-17, 2013, to present a workshop in association with Hakomi Ontario, entitled: Developing a Concentrated Mind and a Warm Heart for the Relief of Suffering: Zen, Hakomi and Applied Mindfulness in Psychotherapy Location: 390 Dupont St., Suite 201 Hours:... Read more »

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Syria, unfiltered

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My brother sent me the link to this Russian photo-journalism site with many pictures of what is going on in Syria today. It is unimaginably horrific. A stark reminder of why we all need to see each other as brothers and sisters, not enemies or objects to be subjugated. The photos are not for the... Read more »

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Easy Enlightenment

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Canadian Tibetologist Glenn Mullin has posted a video presentation on Spiritual Life TV, entitled  Easy Enlightenment: A Faster Path for Everyone – From the Dalai Lamas and the Panchen Lamas. I’m sure Glenn was laughing out loud when he cooked up that title! If that’s not fast enough for you, you might also have a look... Read more »

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“The Oracle” Cherniack film on YouTube

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David Cherniack is one of Canada’s leading filmmakers, with a self-proclaimed focus on “eclectically spiritual documentaries.” Many of them are available for free viewing on his website: www.allinonefilms.com One of his movies: The Oracle – Reflections on Self – is now available for free viewing (in a lower-resolution format) on YouTube and, with David’s permission,... Read more »

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Western Buddhists in Toronto needed for research/book

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Research on Western Buddhists in Toronto My name is Glen Choi and I’m currently a doctoral student at the University of Ottawa who is researching the ways in which our respective cultures shape the way we perceive and practice Buddhism. I have interviewed many Korean Buddhists to better understand the “Eastern” cultural approach to Buddhism.... Read more »

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