Sumeru News — Psychology

Pyrrho's Way sample chapter

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Pyrrho's Way: The Ancient Greek Version of Buddhism, by Doug Bates, the founder and moderator at pyrrhonism.org, is almost ready for publication. Editing, design and pagination are complete. Here's chapter 1... Pyrrho’s Journey to the East "…[Pyrrho] even went as far as the Gymnosophists, in India, and the Magi. Owing to which circumstance, he seems to have taken a noble line in philosophy…." Diogenes Laertius, Life of Pyrrho "…whatever Greeks acquire from foreigners is finally turned by them into something nobler…." Plato (or more likely his student, Philip of Opus), Epinomis Even in antiquity Westerners looked to India for wisdom....

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Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism

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There's a new Buddhist centre in town, and it is unique in its approach. The Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism, just launched in 2019, focuses on psychotherapy from a Buddhist perspective. In addition to counselling and workshops for patients, it is also dedicated to training professionals in the counselling field. Find out more here:  http://appliedbuddhism.ca/ As described on their website,  AN EDUCATIONAL HUB FOR MINDFULNESS AND COUNSELLING Established in 2019, the Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism aims to provide educational programming that focuses on the application of the Buddhist teachings in contemporary societies through collaboration with educational institutions and Buddhist communities...

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Two mindfulness workshops in Toronto

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Visiting Buddhist teacher Ms Supawan Green will be in Toronto on July 22 and 23, 2019 and will be delivering two free workshops, sponsored by the U of T Buddhist Contemplative Care Society and the Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism. Bringing Your Mental Self Home: a mindfulness approach for women facing trauma, loss and life changes Monday, July 22, 7-8:30 pm Room 25, Woodsworth College Residence, University of Toronto 321 Bloor Street West (east of St. George Street) For further information / to RSVP Email ut.bccs@gmail.com or Call Jane at 647-308-5880 A Mindfulness Approach for Anxiety and Depression in University...

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Happy Buddhist Christmakkah

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Happy Buddhist Christmakkah! Sumeru's gift to you is that we are now North America's largest independent Buddhist movie store, in addition to our book publishing activities, just in time for the holidays. Yes, you can find some of these films elsewhere, mostly at much higher prices from scalpers, but you will not find such a large curated collection anywhere else. I will also freely admit that Amazon will occasionally post ridiculously low prices for these films either as loss leaders to capture market share, or from third-party sellers who may or may not deliver as promised. With Sumeru, you can...

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Buddhist psychology talk in Toronto

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Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative at Emmanuel College presents: Relating Buddhist Psychology (abhidhamma) to Daily Life A talk by the Venerable Sister Susila Date: September 21, 2017 (Thursday) Time: 6:00 pm Refreshments/Book Sale           6:30 pm Talk Place: Emmanuel College Chapel (3/F)            75 Queen’s Park Cres. East (across the street... Read more »

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