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Sugunasiri weighs in on Vancouver Sun’s “Two Buddhisms” gaffe
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Not too long ago, the Vancouver Sun printed a rather provocative but poorly-researched article on the state of Buddhist practice in British Columbia, which sparked significant push-back from Buddhists themselves. Arun, over at Angry Asian Buddhist, published a rebuttal, as did we. Now, Suwanda Sugunasiri, a well-resepected figure in the Canadian Buddhist larger community, has... Read more »
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KKC Losar Schedule
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KKC Losar 2013 schedule Losar, Tibetan New Year, takes place from February 8th to February 11th, inclusive. The schedule is as follows: Daily Schedule (Fri-Sun, Feb 8-10): Long Green Tara Practice – 7:30 a.m. Breakfast – 8:30 a.m. Long Six-Arm Mahakala Practice – Session 1 – 9:30 Lunch – 11:30 Long Six-Arm Mahakala Practice –... Read more »
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Steveston Buddhist Temple Special Lecture / Discussion from Professor Jeff Wilson
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Steveston Buddhist Temple Special Lecture / Discussion from Professor Jeff Wilson
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Professor Albert Welter on Buddhist Relic Veneration in Medieval China
Buddhism Buddhism around the World China Education Events Vancouver
UBC’s Tzu-chi Buddhist Studies Forum, together with the Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program (generously supported by the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Foundation), are pleased to invite you to a public lecture by Professor Albert Welter, University of Winnipeg. January 24, 5:00 – 6:30pm, Asian Center 604 Buddhist Rulers and Rulers of Buddhists: Buddhist Relic Veneration in... Read more »
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Exploring the Five Traditional Buddhist Precepts and Guided Meditation Practices
Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Retreats Vancouver
Exploring the Five Traditional Buddhist Precepts and Guided Meditation Practices Saturday January 26th – 9.30 am to 5 pm The Canadian Memorial Centre For Peace 1825 West 16th Ave, Vancouver The Recovery Monday Team/Vancouver Buddhist Centre presents: a day of looking at the how the Five Buddhist Precepts can help to train our Mind. Reflections... Read more »
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