Sumeru News — Theravada

Anthology of writings by Canadian Buddhist women nears completion

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Early last year we put out a call for material for an anthology of writing by Canadian Buddhist women teachers, scholars and practitioners … and the response was overwhelming! The project is now nearing completion of the editing phase, under the able leadership of Tanya McGinnity (www.fullcontactenlightenment.com) and we are almost ready to begin the... Read more »

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Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat, Chilliwack, Nov 28-30

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Retreats Theravada Vipassana

Via Lower Mainland Buddhism… Nov 28-30: Vipassana Meditation Weekend Retreat near Cultus Lake with Brian Ruhe and Ajahn Santy “Open inquiry. Wise discernment.” Practicing breath, body sensation, loving kindness and walking meditation in the Theravada Forest tradition. This is a silent retreat in a relaxed environment, not a meditation boot camp, where mature people can... Read more »

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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism – update

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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 2 pm to 7 pm, followed by a gala dinner Hosted by Karma Sonam Dargye Ling $50. You can register online: http://www.ksdl.org/blog/registration/ Representatives of different branches of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to speak on the... Read more »

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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism, Toronto, Nov 8

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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 2 pm Hosted by Karma Sonam Dargye Ling We are inviting representatives of different branches of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to speak on the views and ethics of their individual traditions. The objective... Read more »

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Video walk through Sitavana – Birken Forest Monastery

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Abbot Ajahn Sona takes us on a tour of the spiritual and practical design elements of Birken Forest Monastery (‘Sitavana’) – a Canadian Theravada Buddhist monastery of the Thai Forest Tradition located in the interior region of British Columbia. – For more information: http://birken.ca | meditate@birken.ca

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