Sumeru News — Toronto

Toronto thangka painting events

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Yulokod Studios is organizing a series of Toronto thangka painting events in support of Labrang (The Tibetan Artists Development Society), with a view to creating some ongoing educational opportunities in this field. Ani Donma from Yulokod is well-known for her thangka work in stained glass. Here’s the fundraising poster…

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Lama Catherine Rathbun Jetsun Yeshe passes away

Buddhism in Canada Death Teacher Stories Teachers Toronto Vajrayana

We have just learned that Lama Catherine Rathbun Jetsun Yeshe, founder and teacher at Friends of the Heart in Toronto, has passed away. Here is a notice from Toronto Mind-Body: http://www.torontomindbody.org/lama-catherine-rathbun-jestsun-yeshe-passes/ Here is a brief outline of her life, from the Friends of the Heart website: Catherine Rathbun Jetsun Yeshe A householder, a mother, a wife. a teacher,... Read more »

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Women Liberated – a Buddhist dance production for International Women’s Day

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Via JK Dance Company… 14 February 2015 Dear Friends, To celebrate one of the most important dates for humanity – on March 8th, 20015 – International Woman’s Day, Janak Khendry Dance Company’s is presenting its outstanding dance work “WOMEN LIBERATED”, a dance-drama based on Buddhism. This dance work, based on the Buddhist scripture Therigatha –... Read more »

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Self-ordination in an Indian Monastic Code / Numata Lecture

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The UofT/McMaster University Numata Buddhist Studies Program presents: VINCENT TOURNIER (School of Oriental and African Studies) LECTURE: Self-ordination in an Indian Monastic Code THURSDAY, February 12, 2015, 3-5 pm, UTSC (University of Toronto, Scarborough Campus), JHB 317 This presentation will explore the status of the Buddha as the first fully ordained monk, as it emerges... Read more »

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Buddhism in Modern Language, Toronto

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Education Practice! Temples Toronto

Buddhism in Modern Language with Pho-Hien Temple 普賢寺 & the Academy of Wisdom & Enlightenment (AWE智覺學苑) When: Starting on Feb 7, 2015, Saturdays at 2:00 – 4:00 pm Where: Pho-Hien Temple (普賢寺), 297 Garyray Dr., Toronto, ON M9L 1P2 New Students: Free. Repeat Students: Enquire at the Academy of Wisdom & Enlightenment www.AWE-edu.com World Wide Students: Can attend our classes... Read more »

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