Sumeru News — Meditation

Canadian prison dharma program expands under new leadership

Buddhism in Canada Meditation Practice! Prison

Sister Elaine MacInnes, the 90-year-old Catholic nun and Zen master who founded “Freeing the Human Spirit,” a prison dharma program in Ontario, has retired, passing the reins for the organization to the John Howard Society, who plan to roll it out across Canada. Here’s the full story, from the Toronto Star: http://www.thestar.com/news/crime/2013/09/05/prison_yoga_meditation_classes_to_expand_across_canada.html

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Pyung Hwa Sa walking trails

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Meditation Practice! Temple Stories Temples Toronto

I took a day off work today to restore my spirit, and stopped by Pyung Hwa Sa, the Chontae Korean Buddhist temple down the street. They have a large property and have devoted a lot of energy to urban farming and communion with nature! After considerable effort, they have created a beautiful walking trail system... Read more »

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SGI Vancouver 23rd anniversary celebration

Buddhism in Canada Events Interfaith Meditation Peace work Soka Gakkai Vancouver

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… On October 6, 2013, SGI Canada, Vancouver we will hold a commemorative event to celebrate our achievements by looking at our past, present and future. “Victory: An SGI Canada Celebration of Peace, Culture and Education” This year will be the 23rd anniversary of the opening of the SGI Canada Culture Centre... Read more »

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“The Buddhist View of Emotions” retreat, Whistler, BC, Nov. 15-17

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Practice!

Via the Lower Mainland Buddhism group… The Buddhist View of Emotions, November 15-17, 2013 “ For aeons, almost everything we think and feel, all our interpretations have been rooted in hope and fear, which in turn, have bound our minds up in turbulent emotions, constraining them to such a degree that we no longer have any control... Read more »

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Buddhist talk Sept 28-29 & meditation workshop Oct 4-5, Toronto, ON

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Events Lecture Meditation Toronto Visiting Teachers Zen

Buddhist Talk and Meditation Workshop: Knowing the Teachings of the Buddha By Ven. Ji Ru, Abbot of Mid-America Buddhist Association Monastery Date and Time: September 28 & 29, 2013 (Saturday, Sunday), 2-5 pm Place: Room 102, 5 King’s College Road, University of Toronto Zen Retreat By Ven. Ji Ru, Abbot of Mid-America Buddhist Association Monastery... Read more »

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