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Buddhism and Social Justice – call for papers

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Via Reverend Danny Fisher… This via Buddhist Studies at Leiden University… A NWO-funded Research Project Call for Papers A Conference on Buddhism and Social Justice 23-25 April 2014, Leiden University Moving away from a common perception of Buddhism as intrinsically a tradition of peace and justice, our project—based at Leiden University—seeks to explore the various ways... Read more »

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Change Your Mind Day, Calgary, Aug 10, 2013

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The International Buddhist Foundation of Canada, along with its partners in the Calgary Buddhist Community, are pleased to offer the people of Calgary this wonderful opportunity to come together in an informal setting to reflect on the possibilities our positive thoughts and actions can have in our own lives as well as in our community.... Read more »

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What is karma? Vancouver, July 28, 2013

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Karma Teachers Present: What exactly is Karma? A Buddhist Perspective with Kyira Korrigan Jul 28, 2013 7:00 – 9:00 PM A talk/group discussion about the Buddhist view of karma and the possibilities when we apply it to our lives. How would it be if we were to act from a values-centred view of cause-and-effect, where... Read more »

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Meditation in the Park, Mississauga, Aug 24, 2013

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Meditation in the Park: August 24, 2013 from 9am to 3pm Please join us for a day of mindfulness meditation in a beautiful park in Mississauga. The park is located adjacent to the lake, which will give a wonderful cool breeze, just perfect for meditation.  This is our annual outdoor meditation event in the park and will be led by Bhante Saranapala, Buddhist monk and meditation... Read more »

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Tibetan Book of the Dead, narr. Leonard Cohen, full movie

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Leonard Cohen’s narration of the film Tibetan Book of the Dead, produced by the National Film Board in 1994, is available on YouTube in five parts. Here is part one, which will lead you to the others as well.

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