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Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist Organizations – What’s new in 2014

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Charity

We are now in the process of making major updates to the Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist organizations. Here’s what’s new in 2014… Listings will now include charitable registration information for relevant organizations, including registration number and date of registration. If you click on the live registration number link, it will take you to the... Read more »

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Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist Organizations – major update

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Charity Sumeru Books

We have recently begun preparing for a major update to www.canadianbuddhism.info with more than 1000 new data points covering more than 215 organizations. It’s going to take quite a while to work through the entire list of Canadian Buddhist organizations. Details to follow.

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Philippines cyclone relief

Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Charity

Here is a list of Buddhist organizations in the Philippines through whom Buddhists may wish to help with the cyclone relief effort: Chu Un Temple Address: 246 V. Rama Avenue Cebu City 6000 Philippines ——————————————————————————– Iloilo Fo Guang Yuan Address: 13-A Fuentes Street, Iloilo City, Philippines ——————————————————————————– Manila Kadampa Buddhist Centre Phone: 02 892-5281 ——————————————————————————–... Read more »

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Fake Buddhist monks “begging” in Toronto

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Charity Toronto

This just in, from the CBC… The sight of Buddhist monks asking for money on the streets of Toronto is ringing alarm bells for some, especially when it appears certain men with shaved heads and coloured robes are not what they seem. Toronto police have received nearly a dozen complaints about men dressed as monks... Read more »

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West Van Buddhist philanthropist appointed to Order of BC

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Charity Vancouver

Celebrating their support of  healthcare and children’s education in B.C., two West Vancouver residents, Robert Ho and Sergio Cocchia, have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Ho is a philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to healthcare institutions and universities and director of the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Buddhist charity. Full story... Read more »

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