Sumeru News — Retreats

Anthology of writings by Canadian Buddhist women nears completion

Books Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Death Health Mahayana Meditation Practice! Retreats Sumeru Books Teacher Stories Teachers Theravada Vajrayana Zen

Early last year we put out a call for material for an anthology of writing by Canadian Buddhist women teachers, scholars and practitioners … and the response was overwhelming! The project is now nearing completion of the editing phase, under the able leadership of Tanya McGinnity (www.fullcontactenlightenment.com) and we are almost ready to begin the... Read more »

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Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat, Chilliwack, Nov 28-30

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Retreats Theravada Vipassana

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Nov 28-30: Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat near Cultus Lake with Brian Ruhe and Ajahn Santy “Open inquiry. Wise discernment.” Practicing breath, body sensation, loving kindness and walking meditation in the Theravada Forest tradition. This is a silent retreat in a relaxed environment, not a meditation boot camp, where mature people can... Read more »

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Ani Thubten Jamyang Donma and the Dongyu Gatsal Ling Initiative in NYC

Art Buddhism around the World Retreats Women

In association with Tibet House and the Rubin Museum of Art in NYC, there will be an exhibition: TENDREL – རྟེན་འབྲེལ – Interconnections January 9, 2014 – March 2, 2015 An art exhibition by artists who are inspired by the life work of Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo. Ani Thubten Jamyang Donma, associated with Riwoche Temple in... Read more »

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Korean Zen group in Brampton seeks retreat space

Buddhism in Canada Groups Ontario Retreats Zen

We are a Buddhist community based in Brampton, Ontario, looking for a place to have 4 or 5 retreats a year for 8 – 20 people.  What would that include (meals, beds etc.) How much per person or per cabin? Please contact: Hapjang Bup Gong (법공) Marie Gaspari Korean Buddhist Taego Order: America-Europe Parish www.taegozen.net... Read more »

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Silent Illumination Chan Retreat, Vancouver, Nov 15-22

Buddhism in Canada Meditation Retreats Vancouver Zen

Nov 15-22: Silent Illumination Chan Retreat hosted by Dharma Drum Vancouver “Silently and serenely, forgetting all words, clearly and vividly, it appears before you.” The above verse comes from “The Inscription on Silent Illumination,” a poem composed by Master Hongzhi Zhengjue of the 12th century Caodong (Soto) lineage of the Chan school. This verse is a... Read more »

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