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Cuban Buddhism with a Canada Connection

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Sangha Theravada Toronto

We just received a press release about Cuban Buddhism with a Canada Connection! This is remarkable news, made all the more auspicious by the inclusion of notice that our dear friend, Professor Suwanda Sugunasiri, known to so many in Canada for his tireless efforts to promote the Dhamma, has taken monastic vows as part of the Cuba initiative. Once again, he is showing us the path of an exemplary life. Here is the text of the press release: PRESS RELEASE (April 08, 2018) Toronto Mahavihara, 3898 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario ROLLING THE DHAMMA WHEEL IN CUBA History was made on...

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Zenwest Buddhist Society – Autumn schedule: that’s one healthy sangha!

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Practice! Sangha Temple Stories Victoria Zen

Got the e-mail update today on what is happening at Zenwest Buddhist Society in Victoria, BC, over the coming months and it is (as they say) a TON of stuff. You can check it out here.

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Canadian Zen Sangha – a conversation

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Sangha Teacher Stories Zen

Some time not too long ago, I received a note from Myozen, a Zen Priest in Terrace, BC, whose centre (Daiko-ji) was closing, commenting on my earlier post about Canadian Zen teachers and the American Zen Teachers Association (AZTA). We began a conversation, which Myozen has graciously allowed me to post here (editing out the... Read more »

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