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Canadian Buddhist funerary art
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Here are some examples of modern Canadian Buddhist funerary art, from the Chinese sections of the cemetery near where I work. I would be very interested in posting photos of other such monuments in cities across the country… The first two pictures are of a section marker for the Canadian Chinese Buddhist Ming Yuet Temple.... Read more »
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Tibetan Canadian steppe children
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The journal Foreign Policy recently ran an excellent article about issues facing Tibetan children of interracial marriages. Some of the people and stories covered in the article are from Canada, where we have a sizeable Tibetan Canadian community, and a significant number of Tibetan Canadian steppe children. The pull-quote from the article reads: After more... Read more »
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Maitreya Relics Tour in Saskatoon Aug 1-3, Toronto & London in Sept
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Via Saskatoon News Talk 650 CKOM… An exhibition stopping in Saskatoon is bringing people back in time and across the globe. The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour will showcase ancient and sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni and other historical Buddhists from India, Tibet, Korea and China. Between 60 and 70 pieces from around the globe will... Read more »
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Numata lecture series 2014-15: U of T and McMaster
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If you are in Toronto or Hamilton, you won’t want to miss these wonderful lectures and reading groups… University of Toronto / McMaster University NUMATA BUDDHIST STUDIES PROGRAM 2014-15 Lucia Dolce (School of Oriental and African Studies) LECTURE: Of Monks and Embryos: Tantric Practices and the Ritualization of Buddhist Embryology in Mediaeval Japan THURSDAY, September... Read more »
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Buddhism in modern language
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Buddhism in Modern Language with Pho-Hien Temple 普賢寺 & the Academy of Wisdom & Enlightenment (AWE智覺學苑) When: Aug 9, 2014 to April 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 via internet.... Read more »
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