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The future of Buddhism

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Interfaith

I was at a funeral recently and a young man asked me what I do. When I explained about Sumeru, he asked: “What are the big issues in Buddhism right now?” It was a great question for which I did not have a ready answer. Apparently I am not alone in this. Here are thoughts... Read more »

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Religion: A Human Phenomenon

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Conferences Education History Interfaith

The 20th Quinquennial World Congress of the International Association for the History of Religion will take place at the University of Toronto, August 15-21, 2010. View or download the program (114 pages) here: http://www.religion.utoronto.ca/resources/iahr/Home.htm

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Media, Religion & Culture

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Conferences Education Interfaith

The 7th annual International Conference on Media, Religion and Culture is on this week at Ryerson University in Toronto. The program runs to 112 pages. While a preponderance of presentations deal with Christianity, Islam, secularism and such, there are a few Buddhist nuggets being presented. Follow this link for the full program: http://www.journalism.ryerson.ca/uploadedFiles/Websites/CMRC2010/Main/Latest_Updates/programaug1.pdf Here is... Read more »

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Do you proselytize?

Buddhism in Canada Interfaith

The Ottawa Citizen Life section runs a regular panel for faith leaders to address difficult questions. This week’s question is: Does your faith group attempt to recruit new members? In this article, Rev. Innen Parchelo, of the Red Maple Sangha, answers for Buddhists. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/Does+your+faith+group+attempt+recruit+members/3376312/story.html

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Pressing challenges?

Buddhism in Canada Interfaith

The Ottawa Citizen Life section runs a regular panel for faith leaders to address difficult questions. This week’s question is: What are the most pressing challenges in your faith group in the 21st century? In this article, Rev. Innen Parchelo, of the Red Maple Sangha, answers for Buddhists. http://www.ottawacitizen.com/life/What+most+pressing+challenges+within+your+faith+group+21st+century/3354734/story.html

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