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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

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist Studies • Education • Events • Science • Theravada • Toronto

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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