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Buddhist Care working group formed in Toronto

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Very recently, a Buddhist Care working group consisting of medical doctors, social workers, Buddhist monastics, palliative care volunteers, educators and community leaders and advocates has been formed in Toronto to support the creation of a referral list/network of Buddhist Care volunteers to help others-in-need within the formal health system in hospitals, hospices and nursing homes,... Read more »

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U of T diploma program: Buddhist Mindfulness & Mental Health

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Via the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada… A Buddhist diploma program in Buddhist Mindfulness & Mental Health http://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/Prospective/Academic_Programs/Diploma_in_Buddhist_Mindfulness_and_Mental_Health.htm has been launched by Emmanuel. It is accepting students now, can apply on-line. Please kindly help to publicize it. There will be two courses offered in Jan. 2015. We really want to see sufficient students to make... Read more »

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Buddhist Perspectives on the Work of Care

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Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… “Buddhist Perspectives on the Work of Care” University of British Columbia | May 9 to 10, 2014 Abstracts and biographies due: March 13, 2014 Papers due: April 25, 2014 The program committee welcomes proposals for papers from academics, professionals, and graduate students interested by the influence of Buddhism on the work of care.... Read more »

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Learn Tibetan Yoga in Toronto

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Tibetan Yoga taught by Lama Migmar Sat. & Sun Oct. 26 & 27 at Institute of Traditional Medicine Free Teaching: Fri Oct 25 In this workshop led by Lama Migmar Tseten, Chaplain at Harvard University, you will take part in a traditional Yantra Yoga initiation ceremony and learn to work directly with the body’s subtle... Read more »

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Medicine Buddha initiation, teachings & retreat, Chatsworth, ON / Sept 13-22, 2013

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Retreat at Sarana Springs, Chatsworth, ON / Sept 13 – 22, 2013 SEPT 14 MEDICINE BUDDHA EMPOWERMENT 10AM (essential for those wishing to practice Medicine Buddha Meditation) RETREAT SCHEDULE: SEPT 15-20 TEACHINGS WITH LAMA KARMA 10AM & 7PM & PRACTICE SESSIONS 7AM, 5PM & 9PM SPECIAL CEREMONIES: SEPT 21 WATER PURIFICATION 10AM SEPT 22 FIRE... Read more »

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