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Buddhism and Social Justice – call for papers
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Via Reverend Danny Fisher… This via Buddhist Studies at Leiden University… A NWO-funded Research Project Call for Papers A Conference on Buddhism and Social Justice 23-25 April 2014, Leiden University Moving away from a common perception of Buddhism as intrinsically a tradition of peace and justice, our project—based at Leiden University—seeks to explore the various ways... 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
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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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Tibetan self-immolations lecture @ U of T
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Sorry I missed this. I just got the notice yesterday and didn’t have time to post it. However, for the record… Tibetan Self-Immolations: Shedding Light on China’s Rule in Tibet Thonsur Memorial Lecture with Dr. Tsering Shakya Join us for the Thonsur Memorial Lecture on Tibetan Self Immolation: Shedding Light on China’s Rule in Tibet with Dr.... Read more »
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Pali for beginners at U of T
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Dear All, With students having begun planning their course schedules for the next academic year, I would like to send out the announcement of the new year-long Pali beginners course “Reading Pali with Burmese Manuscripts, I will be offering starting September, pasted below. It is open to undergraduate and graduate students of any level and... Read more »
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