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Thich Nhat Hanh & David Suzuki – review and video clip

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues Events Vancouver

As part of Thaye’s recent Vancouver Retreat and Public Talk, he held a dialogue with David Suzuki on environmental issues. Here’s a review of that event, and a video clip, from the Vancouver Sun: http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/thesearch/archive/2011/08/20/despair-famous-buddhist-and-famous-environmentalist-offer-antidote.aspx

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Buddhist Monks bless Edmonton Dragon Boat Races

Charity Edmonton Events Health

The Edmonton Dragon Boat Races held their 15th annual even this week-end. Buddhist monks were on hand to bless the boats and paint eyes on them to awaken the dragon spirits – all for a great cause! Here’s the link: http://www.stalbertgazette.com/article/20110820/SAG0302/308209993/breast-friends-ride-again

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BC Vipassana Retreats, 2011 + 2012

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Retreats

Here’s the complete list of upcoming West Coast vipassana retreats (in the Goenka tradition) hosted by Dhamma Surabhi through 2011 and 2012. It’s huge! Retreats for teens and children too. http://www.dhamma.org/en/schedules/schsurabhi.shtml

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Kalu Rinpoche visiting Burnaby, BC: Sept. 13-19,2011

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Teachers Vajrayana Vancouver Visiting Teachers

From The Buddhist Channel: Burnaby Buddhists Prepare for Visit of  Tibetan teacher Kalu Rinpoche Here is the link for more information, including detailed schedules for Rinpoche’s activities on Saltspring Island and in Vancouver:  Kalu Rinpoche 2011 Visit @ Kagyu Kunkhyab Chuling

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Ven. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche + Choje Lama Karma Phuntsok @ Rigpe Dorje Montréal, Aug 23-28

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Events Montreal Practice! Vajrayana Visiting Teachers

Rigpe Dorje Montreal will host Choje Lama Karma Phuntsok, August 23-25, 2011: Teachings on Vajrayana View. Ven. Bardor Tulku Rinpoche be there August 26-28. He will teach on Buddha Nature: the ultimate potential of pure mind and will also bestow a Green Tara initiation. For details, click on the “Special Activities” tab at http://www.rigpedorjecanada.org/RDCMontreal/indexEN.html

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