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What Nalanda could be

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Buddhist Studies Education India

Recently I posted a letter I had received about current controversy over the fact that no Buddhist monks had been appointed to the board of directors of the newly re-vivified Nalanda University in India. Here is a solid article from Buddhist Channel about what the new Nalanda U could be, if based on Buddhist principles.

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Nalanda University

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Buddhist Studies Education India

This letter about India’s proposed revival of Nalanda University crossed my desk recently… Suppressing the Buddhist identity from the proposed Nalanda University – Unchallenged by the Buddhist world This entire project led by Dr. Amrtya Sen must be made the basis of a wide ranging discussion in the Buddhist world in respect to the direction,... Read more »

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Buddhism & Science lecture at Ryerson U, Aug 23-25, 2013

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Buddhism and Science Place:    Ryerson University Kerr Hall South, Room KHS369 40 Gould Street (enter at left West door) Toronto, ON M5B 2K3 Date : Aug 23, 2013 Fri 6:30 – 8:30 pm Aug 24-25, Sat-Sun 2:30 – 4:30 pm Three lectures by scientist, physician, philosopher, sociologist and theologian, Rev. Dr. Sumana Siri, D. Th.... Read more »

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Windows to Buddhism in the Academy, invitation to opening event

Books Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Education Events Toronto

Invitation OPENING Windows to Buddhism in the Academy (exhibition runs during the months of July – August) ROBARTS LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (130 St. George Street @ Harbord / First Floor) Opening: Wednesday, July 03 2013 / 5:00 – 7:00 PM Books on the Buddha’s Teachings, and Buddhism related to SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOTHERAPY, SOCIETY, RELIGION,... Read more »

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Windows to Buddhism in the Academy

Books Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Toronto

Buddhist Council of Canada presents Windows to Buddhism in the Academy ROBARTS LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (130 St. George Street @ Harbord | First Floor) July – August 2013 (Opening Event, Wednesday, July 3, 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Details later.) In pursuance of three Objectives of the Council: 1. To promote the social harmony, economic... Read more »

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