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Conference on Applied Buddhism

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist community • Conferences • Engaged Buddhism • Events • Toronto

October 14, 15 & 16, 2016 Conference on Applied Buddhism: Past and Present Presented by: Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative Emmanuel College, University of Toronto (St. George Campus) Keynote Address by Dr. John Makransky http://wisdomtoronto.com Call for papers Proposals (300 words) to be submitted by March 15, 2016 http://wisdomtoronto.com/call-for-papers

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UToronto seeks Practical Theology professor

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist community • Buddhist Studies • Chaplaincy • Education • Toronto

The following new position in Practical Theology at Emmanuel College has also been announced. As you may know, a Master of Pastoral Studies program in Psychotherapy is expected to be launched in the near future. As this program is open to students of all spiritual backgrounds, I would encourage prospective candidates who are Buddhist to... Read more »

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UToronto seeks Buddhist Pastoral Studies Professor

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist Psychology • Chaplaincy • Education • Toronto

The new Master of Pastoral Studies: Buddhism program at Emmanuel College was launched in September 2015. They are now hiring to fill the Shi Wu De Professorship position. http://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/about/news/A_faculty_search_is_now_open_for_the_Shi_Wu_De_____Professorship_in_Chinese_Buddhist_Studies_and_invites_applications_.htm

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Applied Buddhist Studies workshops, Toronto

• Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist Psychology • Chaplaincy • Death • Events • Health • Toronto • Visiting Teachers • Workshop

The Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, is presenting a series of three workshops on the topic of Applying Mindfulness and Buddhism in Providing Care. The Continuing Professional Development Workshops are designed for people whose work involves caring for others. Please see the attached poster for further information, and kindly forward... Read more »

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Shi Wu De Professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies, U of T

• Buddhism • Buddhism in Canada • Buddhist Studies • Chaplaincy • Education • Toronto

The job posting for the Shi Wu De Professorship in Chinese Buddhist Studies has been announced (attached). It is a new faculty position endowed at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto. The late Rev. Wu De was the Abbot of the Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple and also President Emeritus of the Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada.... Read more »

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