Sumeru News — Temple Stories

Priests thank Sri Lankan community after Canadian Buddhist temple opens

• Buddhism in Canada • Temple Stories • Temples • Theravada • Toronto

A great article from The Sri Lanka Reporter (based in Toronto), about the dedication ceremony for the then-new home of the Halton Peel Buddhist Cultural Society, West-End Buddhist Cultural Centre… Sorry it’s a bit older than a year, but I just found it. http://lankareporter.com/lr/2012/02/05/priests-thank-sri-lankan-community-after-new-canadian-buddhist-temple-opens/

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Pyung Hwa Sa walking trails

• Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist community • Meditation • Practice! • Temple Stories • Temples • Toronto

I took a day off work today to restore my spirit, and stopped by Pyung Hwa Sa, the Chontae Korean Buddhist temple down the street. They have a large property and have devoted a lot of energy to urban farming and communion with nature! After considerable effort, they have created a beautiful walking trail system... Read more »

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The mystery of Hilda Jayewardenaramaya solved

• Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist community • Groups • Ottawa • Temple Stories • Temples • Theravada

A number of years ago when I was helping George Klima update his Buddhism in Canada directory (before the Sumeru directory existed), there was a Sri Lankan temple in Ottawa called the Hilda Jayewardenaramaya. It seemed like an odd name for a Buddhist temple, but I assumed a “hilda” was some kind of place name... Read more »

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Karma Tekchen Zabsal Ling Buddhist centre runs afoul of local residents in Aurora, ON

• Buddhism in Canada • Politics • Temple Stories • Temples • Toronto

This is an old story about the Karma Tekchen Zabsal Ling Thrangu Centre in Aurora, ON that started in 2011, but I just found out about it this morning and it is as of yet unresolved. The centre is currently closed except for private students on a limited basis. From the Aurora Banner – May... Read more »

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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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