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Buddhist Literary Festival update

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Welcome to the Inaugural Buddhist Literary Festival As part of Toronto’s 28th Word on the Street Festival thewordonthestreet.ca Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017 (11 am – 6 pm) Harbourfront Centre, Toronto Booth 338 (Zone 3) Buddhism is a Religion, Philosophy, Psychology and Science. But, outside of the Academy, few are aware that it also has a... Read more »

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Indonesian Buddhist Fellowship of Canada presents

Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Practice! Retreats Toronto

Indonesian Buddhist Fellowship of Canada  presents:  1. One Day Meditation Retreat – “Anapanasati” Sunday, September 17, 2017 From: 8.00 am – 5.00 pm Place: Toronto Maha Vihara 4698 Kingston Road, Scarborough,  M1E 2P9  ·       All are welcome ·       Please bring your own lunch ·       Light refreshment will be provided ·   ... Read more »

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Buddhist psychology talk in Toronto

Buddhism Buddhist Psychology Events Psychology Toronto

Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative at Emmanuel College presents: Relating Buddhist Psychology (abhidhamma) to Daily Life A talk by the Venerable Sister Susila Date: September 21, 2017 (Thursday) Time: 6:00 pm Refreshments/Book Sale           6:30 pm Talk Place: Emmanuel College Chapel (3/F)            75 Queen’s Park Cres. East (across the street... Read more »

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Buddhist Literary Festival

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Kimberly Beek (Buddhist Fiction Blog) and Suwanda Sugunasiri (Buddhist Council of Canada) are in the process of organizing the first-ever Buddhist Literary Festival for this year’s WORD ON THE STREET festival at Harbourfront in Toronto. They are seeking volunteers to assist in organizing and hosting the event. Press release here:

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XVIIIth Congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies, Toronto

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Conferences Events Toronto

The XVIIIth Congress of the International Association of Buddhist Studies will be held in Toronto, August 20-25, 2017. Here is the agenda. Scroll down for the specific topics of panels, papers, and presentations… Congress Schedule *All event venues are at the University of Toronto, St. George Campus Saturday, August 19, 2017 15:00 – 18:00 Pre-registration (Bahen... Read more »

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