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Buddhist Ministry Initiative

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Here is a recent article from www.buddhistdoor.net on the Buddhist Ministry Initiative. The conference took place earlier this year at Harvard Divinity School (HDS) in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The three-day event was titled “Education and Buddhist Ministry: Whither—and Why?” Here is the link to their program: http://hds.harvard.edu/academics/buddhist-ministry-initiative The Buddhist Ministry Initiative, founded with the support of The Robert... Read more »

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UToronto seeks Practical Theology professor

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The following new position in Practical Theology at Emmanuel College has also been announced. As you may know, a Master of Pastoral Studies program in Psychotherapy is expected to be launched in the near future. As this program is open to students of all spiritual backgrounds, I would encourage prospective candidates who are Buddhist to... Read more »

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UToronto seeks Buddhist Pastoral Studies Professor

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The new Master of Pastoral Studies: Buddhism program at Emmanuel College was launched in September 2015. They are now hiring to fill the Shi Wu De Professorship position. http://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/about/news/A_faculty_search_is_now_open_for_the_Shi_Wu_De_____Professorship_in_Chinese_Buddhist_Studies_and_invites_applications_.htm

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Applied Buddhist Studies workshops, Toronto

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The Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, is presenting a series of three workshops on the topic of Applying Mindfulness and Buddhism in Providing Care. The Continuing Professional Development Workshops are designed for people whose work involves caring for others. Please see the attached poster for further information, and kindly forward... Read more »

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Shi Wu De Professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies, U of T

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The job posting for the Shi Wu De Professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies has been announced (attached). It is a new faculty position endowed at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. The late Rev. Wu De was the Abbot of the Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple and also President Emeritus of the Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada.... Read more »

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