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Michael Hayashi – new minister at Manitoba Buddhist Temple

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Via the MBT website… Dharma Message from Sensei Hayashi Greetings to everyone who holds the Manitoba Buddhist Temple near and dear to their hearts. My name is Michael Hayashi. I am new in town assisting Ulrich Sensei as an assistant minister. I am very grateful to the temple board and many other members, who have already... Read more »

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Nembutsu under Hilton Falls, Milton 8.26.12

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Tao Sangha Toronto Sunday 2012 Aug 26th Wish -fullfilling Nembutsu Chanting @ Hilton Falls Wish Fulfilling Waterfall Nembutsu: Whoever joins will write down their wish and place it with a candle it in front of the waterfall along with incense. Then stepping under the waterfall, repeat Nembutsu & the Heart Sutra to pray for the... Read more »

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BC Obon Cemetery Tour commemorates Japanese-Canadian internments

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From John McKinley in the Cowichan News Leader: It is one of the quiet shames of Cowichan. The Second World War internment of local Japanese Canadians stripped the area of a notable cultural sub-pocket that never really reclaimed its local niche. The quiet will be interrupted Aug. 11 and 12 by a pair of special events... Read more »

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Steveston Shin Buddhist Temple profiled in The Province

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Link here: http://www.theprovince.com/life/Steveston+Buddhist+Temple/7038627/story.html

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Doreen Hamilton, Sensei, RIP

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Sorry I missed this last year – Doreen was a dear friend to Toronto’s Buddhist community for many years… HAMILTON, Helen Doreen (nee Henderson) – Passed away on January 3, 2011 at the age of 72. Doreen had the courage to follow her own unique path and will be greatly missed by friends, colleagues and... Read more »

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