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Chinese New Year at Kuan Yin Temple of the International Buddhist Society

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Here’s a short travel article from the Toronto Star about celebrating Chinese New Year at Kuan Yin Temple of the International Buddhist Society, located in Richmond, BC. http://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2013/01/31/canada_travel_ring_in_chinese_new_year_in_british_columbia.html

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Lumbini anti-development petition

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On January 20, 2012, the Government of Nepal and the Government of the Rep. of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the preparation of the Lumbini World Peace City Preservation and Development plan. This new plan is to be designed within one and a half years by KWAAK E.S.P.R.I. and Korea International Cooperation... Read more »

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Calgary Myanmar Buddhist Temple new home

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Myanmar Buddhist Temple (Calgary) has recently purchased the property at 2804, 14 Avenue, SE, Calgary T2A 0J7 and is at its new location. In other recent news from the temple… Dear Myanmar Canadian Friends, We are delighted to invite you to join in the New Year 2013 Community Alms Offering (Supaung Swan) to Sayadaw Dr. Cintita. And... Read more »

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Universal Buddhist Temple in Vancouver has a new website

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Universal Buddhist Temple in Vancouver has a new website: http://ubt-bc.org It’s bilingual Chinese/English. The Universal Buddhist Temple is the oldest functioning non-profit Chinese Buddhist temple in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. The temple was founded by Mr. C.C. Lu (呂雒九居士) in 1968 and with Master K.S. Fung (馮公夏老師), who was revered as an important leader... Read more »

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Fo Guang Shan Temple Waterloo

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FGS hosted the official opening of their new temple in Waterloo, Ontario, yesterday. Their new contact information has been posted on the Canadian Buddhism website. The presiding nun was the abbess of FGS Temple, Ven. Yung Ku. FGS Toronto has operated the Lotus Tea House, a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant, in Waterloo since 2003. Photos courtesy... Read more »

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