Sumeru News — Temples
Wutaishan & Four Sacred Mountains re-created in Peterborough
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Cham Shan Temple in Thornhill, Ontario, has undertaken a major initiative to build four temples near Peterborough, each replicating one of the Four Sacred Mountains of China. The project began several years ago, and Wutai Shan is the first temple being constructed. Here is comprehensive information from Chan Shan Temple about the project, followed by... Read more »
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Lingyen Mountain Buddhist Temple expansion hits roadblock in Richmond, BC
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Plans to expand Lingyen Mountain Buddhist Temple in Richmond, BC, hit a roadblock this week when city officials requested the architect to withdraw the temple’s proposal. The city is re-evaluating zoning regulations for the area where the temple is located on Number 5 Road and asked the temple to wait until their study is completed... Read more »
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How is this place Buddhist?
Buddhism in Canada Education Events Temples Toronto Visiting Teachers
A workshop to be held on the 5th and 6th of November 2010 at UT Scarborough. WHAT: UT Scarborough and TLKY are running a symposium on social practices of place and environment in Buddhist societies. Taking the form of a lively conversation structured by occasional presentations by a wide range of interested folk: practitioners and... Read more »
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Impermanence & Canadian Temples
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In preparing our 2010 directory of Canadian Buddhist organizations for www.canadianbuddhism.info we have come across a number of centres that appear to have closed, or which at least do not have valid contact information. While it is true that all things must pass, it seemed appropriate to honour these organizations even if they no longer... Read more »
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Steven Seagal at Kathok Gonpa, Vancouver Island
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US celebrity Buddhist Steven Seagal delivered a talk entitled “Life and the Dharma” at Kathok Gonpa, in Qualicum Beach, recently. Here’s a news article from the advance publicity… http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Steven+Seagal+give+talk+Buddhism+Vancouver+Island/3582669/story.html Not sure why they are calling Kathok Gonpa the only temple on Vancouver Island, since there are more than 10 other Buddhist centres on the island,... Read more »
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