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Jodo Shinshu Vancouver Temple profiled
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From the Vancouver Courier… Although Strathcona carries a strong image of a working class monoculture, the shadow of a mostly forgotten community still lingers. The blocks between Jackson and Main to the east and west, and Cordova and the waterfront to the south and north were once a landing point for Japanese immigrants seeking a... Read more »
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Pure Land 2013 Vancouver conference round-up
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events Pure Land Vancouver
The Pure Land 2013 Vancouver conference is now over, and most of the papers which were presented are now available online here: http://pureland2013.wordpress.com/2012/10/16/full-papers/ Here is a list of the presenters and their topics: Ama, Michihiro — Buddhist Confession in Modern Japan Andrews, Susie — Replacing Sukhāvatī: The Centrality of Śākyamuni and India in Contemporary BCA Dharma School Programming... Read more »
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Pure Land conference keynote details
Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events Pure Land Vancouver
Keynote Addresses: Georgios Halkias and Masahiro Shimoda You are cordially invited to two keynote addresses for the conference, “The Pure Land in Buddhist Cultures: History, Image, Praxis, Thought”: Dr. Georgios Halkias – Pure Land in Tibet Dr. Masahiro Shimoda – Pure Land in Ancient India *Please click on links above to register for each keynote lecture. …………………... Read more »
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Pure Land 2013 conference Vancouver update
Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events Pure Land Vancouver
All are welcome to register and attend the conference and keynote lectures. *Registration fee includes meals and refreshments for the weekend. The Pure Land in Buddhist Cultures: History, Image, Praxis, Thought Conference will be taking place at the Vancouver campus of University of British Columbia from May 31 to June 2, 2013. For full schedule, presenters,... Read more »
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