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Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training Retreat, Ottawa, April 11-13, 2014

Buddhist Psychology Events Mindfulness Ottawa Practice! Psychology Retreats

Ottawa Mindfulness Clinic presents… Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training Retreat Dr. Christopher Germer Join Dr. Christopher Germer in this highly regarded training retreat for Health Care Professionals who wish to learn the essentials of Mindful Self-Compassion. Participants of this non-residential weekend workshop will learn the core skills of the 8-week Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) training, an... Read more »

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Walk Like a Mountain now available as an e-book on Kobo & iTunes

Books Practice! Sumeru Books Walking Zen

Walk Like a Mountain The Handbook of Buddhist Walking Practice (click on the title to see this book on the Kobo store) The definitive guide to walking as Buddhist practice, not just for the serious practitioner, but for anyone who wants to bring more contemplative depth to their everyday walks. From kinhin during zazen sessions... Read more »

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Prison Dharma: Freeing the Human Spirit

Buddhism in Canada Meditation Ontario Practice! Prison

HELP US TEACH MEDITATION AND YOGA TO PRISON INMATES IN CANADA AND HELP THEM TRANSFORM THEIR PRISON CELLS INTO PLACES OF HOPE, HEALING AND REHABILITATION. Find out how from Freeing the Human Spirit here. Teach Meditation or Yoga Freeing the Human Spirit relies on the generosity of volunteers in local communities to deliver our program.... Read more »

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Norman Fischer in Toronto – Mar 14-16, 2014

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Via Centre of Gravity… LIFE IS HARD: LOVE AND COMPASSION ARE NECESSITIES FOR BASIC SUSTAINABILITY with Norman Fischer Based on Norman’s recent book “Training in Compassion: Zen Teachings on the Practice of Lojong,”, in turn based on a popular traditional Indo-Tibetan text, this weekend workshop will offer practical exercises for reducing self-centeredness, which comes so... Read more »

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Dharma, non-attachment and convivial degrowth in Canada – let’s start the conversation

Buddhism in Canada Eco Action Engaged Buddhism Environmental Issues Practice!

Last night I heard a great show on CBC Radio’s Ideas on the Degrowth Paradigm (http://www.cbc.ca/ideas/episodes/2013/12/10/the-degrowth-paradigm/) Here’s how Degrowth/Decroissance Canada describes the concept, in simple terms: Convivial degrowth is a relatively new concept, especially in North America. Degrowth or decroissance has been around for a number of years in France and other parts of Europe, with some... Read more »

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