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“No More Fukushimas” Peace Walk around Lake Ontario, July 11 – Aug 11, 2012
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Events Ontario Peace work Practice! Walking
The Grafton Peace Pagoda (Nipponzan Myohoji) in New York State has organized a peace walk around Lake Ontario. Buddhist organizations in Ontario may wish to be involved or participate (as may, of course, the general public who believe there is a better way than nuclear energy production). Here is the Canadian schedule: July 19 –... Read more »
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Red Tara with Chagdud Khadro @ Sea to Sky, Whistler, BC 9.14-16.12
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Teachers Vajrayana Visiting Teachers
The Sea to Sky Retreat Center presents, Red Tara Empowerment and Teachings with Chagdud Khadro: Date: Friday to Sunday, September 14-16, 2012 Location: Sea to Sky Retreat Center, 84 Retreat Road, Whistler, BC, Canada Registration is required, please see below for registration information. For more information on this retreat as well as other retreats from Sea... Read more »
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Cults, Manipulation & Victimization – a conference
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Cults Events Practice! Teachers
Sorry I missed this conference, put on recently in Montréal. Myozen pointed out to me that there was a talk entitled “Zen has no morals!” which dealt with some recent sexual abuse scandals involving Zen teachers. Here is a PDF of his paper: 20120707_Hamacher_ICSA Manipulation and Victimization The International Cultic Studies Association (ICSA) will be conducting its 2012... Read more »
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Sharon Salzberg, Vancouver, 7.18.12
Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Practice! Vancouver
Sharon Salzberg: The Power of Meditation and Lovingkindness, presented by the Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education: The Power of Meditation Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Time: 7pm – 9pm Location: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts (Woodwards) Tickets: $43.75 (Adult), $33.75 (Student/Senior) Lovingkindness Workshop Date:Thursday, July 19, 2012 Time: 4pm-8pm Location: Alice Mackay... Read more »
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Dalit suicides and Dr. Ambedkar
Ambedkar Buddhism around the World Peace work Politics Practice!
According to The Globe & Mail, India’s lowest classes continue to be oppressed by caste prejudice, in spite of their obvious educational accomplishments: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/breaking-caste/why-theres-an-alarming-rash-of-suicides-among-dalit-students/article4396677/ Dr. Ambedkar, one of India’s modern democratic founders and a staunch supporter of Dalit rights, was also its modern Buddhist voice. It would appear that India needs him now more than ever.... Read more »
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