Sumeru News — Prison
Correctional Chaplains needed across Canada
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Chaplaincy Prison
Bridges of Canada, Inc. is hiring part-time Correctional Chaplains in all regions of Canada to facilitate religious and spiritual services for federal offenders of all faiths residing in Correctional Service of Canada’s institutions. All chaplains must be appropriately credentialed by their religious organization and must have a minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in... Read more »
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BC Buddhist prisoner denied Buddhist chaplaincy help
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Chaplaincy Prison
Here’s a very recent article from the Canadian Press wire service about a prisoner in BC whose request for Buddhist chaplaincy help was denied by Provincial and Federal Courts. http://www.citynews.ca/2015/08/14/federal-court-dismisses-imprisoned-buddhists-human-rights-complaint/ Regardless of this man’s past, cuts to Canada’s multifaith chaplaincy programs in prisons do not help make our society better in any way. Prison should be... Read more »
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Canadian Buddhist Chaplaincy Roundtable
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy Education Events Prison Toronto
Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada presents, the Fourth and Final Buddhist Chaplaincy Roundtable: Exploring the essential components of a Buddhist rehabilitation program and ways to deliver them to Canadian prisons Come listen to our speakers and join this meaningful conversation… Ven. Roshi Taigen Henderson, Abbot of the Toronto Zen Centre http://torontozen.org/ He is a regular... Read more »
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U of T Buddhist Chaplaincy program update, 2nd roundtable
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy Death Education Health Prison Toronto
The meeting commenced with a short introduction by Chris Ng, president of the Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada, and a welcome by Bhante Saranapala, resident Bhikkhu at the West End Buddhist Temple. Speakers: Bhante Yuttadhammo, a Canadian monk ordained in the Thai Forest tradition; Sensei Taigen Henderson, Abbot of Toronto Zen Centre; Professor Pam Couture,... 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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