Sumeru News — Children

Buddhist Compassion Tzu Chi donation 2018

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In 2017 we were able to give a donation of $618 to the Buddhist Compassion Tzu Chi Foundation of Canada. This represented the proceeds from sales of Lotus Petals in the Snow, our anthology of writings by Canadian Buddhist women. This year we are making another donation of $136. This represents the proceeds from further sales of the book, plus some proceeds from sales of an Buddhist Astrology. What do these donations support? Here is a run-down of where Tzu Chi's donations went in 2017: Daily breakfasts for nearly 500 students in 12 schools Bursaries and school supplies for 1,265 students Paid...

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Shambhala Books launches children's imprint

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Shambhala Books is launching a children's imprint, in association with the Khyentse Foundation's Children's Book prize. Below is the information from their new press release. Although the submission date seems to have passed, making it impossible to submit a book for consideration, it is worth noting. Perhaps it was a typo and they meant 2019?... Here's what they are saying: We are delighted to announce that Shambhala is launching a children’s imprint named Bala Kids in the Fall of 2018. Bala Kids will be devoted to inspiring the next generation through the Buddhist values of compassion and wisdom. With a shared...

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Happy Buddhist Christmakkah

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Happy Buddhist Christmakkah! Sumeru's gift to you is that we are now North America's largest independent Buddhist movie store, in addition to our book publishing activities, just in time for the holidays. Yes, you can find some of these films elsewhere, mostly at much higher prices from scalpers, but you will not find such a large curated collection anywhere else. I will also freely admit that Amazon will occasionally post ridiculously low prices for these films either as loss leaders to capture market share, or from third-party sellers who may or may not deliver as promised. With Sumeru, you can...

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Upcoming Toronto Buddhist events

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Presented by the Buddhist Education Network of Ontario – Compassionate Care Project 30-hour Community and Palliative Care Education Program for Volunteers 9325 Yonge Street (Yonge and 16th Ave.) Email benocct2016@gmail.com or call 416-800-8032 or 416-910-4858 for more information/registration (Instructions in Cantonese) 8 Saturdays starting April 29, 2017 April 29 (Saturday) 9:30 am – 1:00 pm... Read more »

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New Buddhist book for young children: Two Palm Bow

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Nalanda Publishing Canada is pleased to announce the publication of a Children’s Book, TWO PALM BOW, by the well-known Buddhist author, Suwanda H J Sugunasiri, with illustrations by Heidi Burkhardt. ISBN: English 978-0-9738089-7-1; German 978-0-9867198-3-7; Spanish 978-0-9867198-2-0 Hard copy: $ 9.99; Kindle: $ 2.99 Available on Kindle in English, German and Spanish. (French version expected... Read more »

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