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BC’s Denise Johnson on the healing powers of meditation

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An interesting article on the curative powers of meditation from BC Local News, about Denise Johnson, author of “How to Win the Lottery.” http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/118661694.html

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Alan Marlatt, pioneering Canadian Buddhist psychologist – in memoriam

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Psychology Health

Dr. Alan Marlatt was born in 1942 in Vancouver, B.C. He received his bachelor’s of psychology from the University of British Columbia in 1964 and his doctorate in clinical psychology from Indiana University in 1968. He joined the faculty of the University of Washington in 1972. Dr. Marlatt, a long-time Buddhist practitioner, was one of... Read more »

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Numata Lecture @ U of T, March 3, 2011: The trouble with tribals

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Christian Wedemeyer, Assistant Professor of the History of Religions at the University of Chicago Divinity School, will be a Numata Program visiting speaker on March 3, 2011, from 4-6 pm at the Jackman Humanities Building (170 St George St), Room 317. He will deliver a lecture entitled “The Trouble with Tribals: Indian Esoteric Buddhism and... Read more »

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Tim Ward: 20th anniversary edition of “What the Buddha Never Taught”

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Here’s an article from the Vancouver Sun about Tim, in conjunction with the re-publication of his book… http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Encouraging+journeys+self+discovery/4229794/story.html

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Justin Bieber Buddhist?

Art Buddhist Psychology Media Publishing in a digital world

I’m old enough to remember when John Lennon got into trouble for saying the Beatles were more influential that Jesus Christ. Now that we live in an age of unbridled tabloid hype, coupled with the power of instant online technology, I thought it might be fun to try a little experiment. I confess, I have... Read more »

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