Sumeru News — Shrines
Maitreya Relics Tour in Saskatoon Aug 1-3, Toronto & London in Sept
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Via Saskatoon News Talk 650 CKOM… An exhibition stopping in Saskatoon is bringing people back in time and across the globe. The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour will showcase ancient and sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni and other historical Buddhists from India, Tibet, Korea and China. Between 60 and 70 pieces from around the globe will... Read more »
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A Rosary of Precious Offerings to Enrich the Mind
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In the spirit of offerings to the New Year, here is a re-release of my 2009 e-book. Click on the book title below to download… A Rosary of Precious Offerings to Enrich the Mind being a collection of annotated photographs of Vajrayana shrine offerings The book is under a Creative Commons license which means it... Read more »
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Lumbini update
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Here’s the latest status report from Save Buddhist Heritage, on UNESCO efforts to establish the world heritage site at Lumbini: http://save-buddhist-heritage.org/Lumbini/?page_id=583
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Glenn Mullin at Lumbini 2013
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Here’s a short video from Glenn Mullin about Lumbini, with pix of all the temples and gardens. The site is much more well-developed than it was even 25 years ago, in part because the United Nations was pressing the international community to take its designation as a World Heritage Site more to heart. There’s a... Read more »
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UNESCO’s Lumbini Master Plan
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In May, UNESCO published their report on restoration and redevelopment of Lumbini, titled: LUMBINI The birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal. Completing the Kenzo Tange Master Plan Since this is a world heritage site, it is important for Buddhists globally to express their aspirations and extend their assistance in creating a revitalized Lumbini that is... Read more »
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