Sumeru News — Temples
Canadian Buddhist organizations top 600 for first time
Buddhism in Canada continues to grow and evolve. There are now more than 600 Buddhist organizations in the country, from coast to coast to coast. Find out where to practice in your community: http://www.directory.sumeru-books.com/?url=canadianbuddhism.info 2018 marks the 50th year of my Buddhist practice. When I first travelled across Canada visiting Buddhist centres in 1972, there were fewer than 10 stops along the way! To all those who have brought the gift of Dharma to our land, and to the many Canadians who have nurtured it here, six hundred and one bows. This is a reminder to centres as well, to check your...
Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist Organizations update
Buddhism in Canada Sumeru Temples Volunteering
The Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist Organizations (www.canadianbuddhism.info) needs updating. I would like to ensure that all temple contacts are accurate and that all descriptions of activities are complete. The last major update was completed 5 years ago (although I have made any changes I was told about, since then). Since there are more than 580 Buddhist temples, zendos, viharas, charities, etc. (a great cause for celebration if you ask me), it would be impractical for me to contact everyone individually. As a result, I am asking each of you, dear readers, to check the listings for your local Buddhist...
Happy Buddhist Christmakkah
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Happy Buddhist Christmakkah! Sumeru's gift to you is that we are now North America's largest independent Buddhist movie store, in addition to our book publishing activities, just in time for the holidays. Yes, you can find some of these films elsewhere, mostly at much higher prices from scalpers, but you will not find such a large curated collection anywhere else. I will also freely admit that Amazon will occasionally post ridiculously low prices for these films either as loss leaders to capture market share, or from third-party sellers who may or may not deliver as promised. With Sumeru, you can...
Amitabha Memorial Puja for Lama Namse Rinpoche
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AMITABHA MEMORIAL PUJA FOR LAMA NAMSE RINPOCHE NOV 25 & 26, 2017 In honor of the Venerable Lama Namse Rinpoche, there will be an Amitabha Tsok on November 25 and 26, led by Khenpo Tsulnam Rinpoche. A vegetarian lunch will be served. Everyone is invited to attend this two-day puja in honour of the founding Resident Lama of Karma Sonam Dargye Ling.
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