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“What makes you not a Buddhist” retreat, BC: 11.4-6.11

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Retreats Vajrayana

Join us for a weekend meditation retreat on the forested shores of Daisy Lake at Sea to Sky Retreat Centre. This event is designed to provide guidance and support to develop familiarity with our mind’s processes. There will be group instruction, group discussions, and guided instruction of sitting and walking meditation. The retreat will be... Read more »

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Sakyadhita Association of Buddhist Women inaugurates Canadian branch

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Calgary Groups Practice!

From their website: http://www.sakyadhita.org/canada/about.html

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Buddhism after 9/11 survey

Buddhism around the World Buddhist Psychology Peace work Practice!

This is Srisuda Hongthai from The Buddha Garden and I wanted you to know that we are conducting a survey on Buddhism in North America in the ten years since the 9/11 Tragedies, since many people found solace in the teachings of Buddhism after 9/11. The survey is at: http://www.thebuddhagarden.com/911survey/ We are contacting you because... Read more »

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Vipassana Lecture, Vancouver: 9.29.11

Buddhist Psychology Education Events Meditation Practice! Vancouver Vipassana

UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Dr. Paul R. Fleischman, the Vipassana Teacher responsible for Outreach in the West: “Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path” Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Place: First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall, UBC Point Grey Campus Lectures are free and open... Read more »

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Meditation/Study with Thanissaro Bhikkhu, Sept. 17-18, Vancouver

Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Theravada Vancouver Visiting Teachers

The Simon Fraser University welcomes you to attend Ten Perfections: meditation and study course with Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu from 9 am to 4 pm on September 17th and 18th2011 at Labatt Hall, Harbour Centre, Simon Fraser University, 515 West Hastings St. Vancouver, BC.  During this study course, you will explore with Venerable Thanissaro Bhikkhu the Buddha’s... Read more »

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