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Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre earthquake relief

Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Events Winnipeg

http://www.mjccc.org/Earthquake.htm Lots of useful links for donations, information, and contacts in Japan. Lots of events planned. Interesting article about their event on Sunday, March 20th, from the Calgary Examiner… http://www.examiner.com/spirituality-in-calgary/winnipeggers-rose-up-for-japan

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Buddhist Nuns in India / U of T conference

Buddhism around the World Conferences Education Events Toronto

The University of Toronto/McMaster University Yehan Numata Buddhist Studies Program is pleased to announce an international conference on the lives of ordained Buddhist nuns in India from the time of the Buddha until the eventual disappearance of the bhikṣuṇī saṅgha from Indian soil. BUDDHIST NUNS IN INDIA April 16-17, 2011, University of Toronto Trinity College,... Read more »

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12 hour vigil for Japanese earthquake & tsunami victims, March 26

British Columbia Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Events Interfaith

March 15, 2011 PRESS RELEASE TITLE: Canada Cares – Hands of faith come together for Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Relief DATE: Saturday, March 26th, 2011 12 Hour Vigil/Prayer/Chanting for Earthquake and Tsunami Relief On March 11, 2011 at 2:50 PM (Japan time), Japan experienced the worst Earthquake (9.0 on the Richter scale) and Tsunami ever... Read more »

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Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples of Canada — Annual General Meeting

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Conferences Events Toronto

The JSBTC AGM will take place this year at the Toronto Buddhist Church on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 9 am – 4:30 pm. Doors open 7:30 am for registration and continental breakfast. Admission is free for observers with advance registration. The Toronto Buddhist Church is located at 1011 Sheppard Avenue West, Toronto, ON M3H... Read more »

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Gregory Schopen lecture @ U of T

Buddhism around the World Education Events Toronto

The University of Toronto/McMaster University Yehan Numata Buddhist Studies Program is pleased to announce a free, public lecture by Professor Gregory Schopen (UCLA): “The Limited Reach of Religious Doctrine: Debt, Slavery, and Who could Become a Buddhist Nun (or Monk) in Early India.” Time and date: 5 pm, April 15, 2011 Place: Muzzo Family Alumni... Read more »

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