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GTA Vesak 2017 confirmed and organizing begins

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We recently received this notice that the GTA Vesak 2017 is gearing up… Dear Venerable Abbots, Venerable Abbesses and Temple Lay Representatives, We, the four organizing temples (West End, Fo Guang Shan, Ching Kwok & Cham Shan Buddhist temples in Mississauga & Toronto) have the privilege of organizing Vesak: Buddha’s Birthday Celebration – 2017 at... Read more »

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Buddhism, Constitutionalism and the Limits of the Law

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Osgoode Colloquium on Law, Religion, & Social Thought Presented in Association with: RPS Religion in the Public Sphere, Department for the Study of Religion University of Toronto, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University: Benjamin Schonthal: Buddhism, Constitutionalism and the Limits of Law October 5, 12:30 – 2pm, Room 2027, Ignat Kaneff Building, York University  Like... Read more »

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Getting Relationships Right: Taking Heart with Compassion and Loving Kindness – with Venerable Amy Miller

Buddhism Buddhist Psychology Events Hamilton Visiting Teachers Workshop

September 16, 2016 – 7:00pm – September 18, 2016 – 5:00pm Getting Relationships Right: Taking Heart with Compassion and Loving Kindness – with Venerable Amy Miller Relationships are vital to our well being. The deepest and most reliable way to improve our relationships with others, and become happier and more content, is by improving our... Read more »

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Applied Buddhism Conference update

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APPLIED BUDDHISM CONFERENCE & Professional Development Workshop October 14-16, 2016 Inaugural Conference of the Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative Emmanuel College, University of Toronto KEYNOTE ADDRESS (Evening, Friday Oct. 14) Applied Buddhism: Past & Present by Dr. John Makransky, Associate Professor, Boston College Co-Founder & Guiding Teacher, Courage of Care Coalition PANEL PRESENTATIONS: 18 Speakers (Fri.... Read more »

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Applied Buddhism Conference, UofT, October

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October 14-16, 2016, University of Toronto The Conference on Applied Buddhism: Past and Present will focus on the exploration of two current streams of Applied Buddhism, one in Buddhist countries that have responded to changes, challenges, and needs that have arisen in their homelands and abroad, and the other in traditionally non-Buddhist countries that have... Read more »

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