Sumeru News — Vancouver

Upcoming Public Talk and Film Screening in Vancouver

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Lhamo Tso on Voicing Tibetan Courage April 10, 2012 – 7 pm The Canada Tibet Commitee (CTC) – Vancouver is honoured to host Lhamo Tso for a public talk and a film screening of “Leaving Fear Behind.” Her husband, Dhondup Wangchen, created this 30-minute documentary film in 2008. He filmed clandestinely in Tibet, hoping to... Read more »

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Dalai Lama wins $1.7 million Templeton Prize

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From the Vancouver Sun: http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/03/29/dalai-lama-wins-1-7-million-templeton-prize/

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Vancouver/Victoria – Rock for Tibet

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A series of benefit concerts for the Tibetan Resettlement Project. Sunrise and Good People starts the tour off in BC on March 28th at the Biltmore Cabaret in Vancouver and on March 31st at the Felicita’s Pub in Victoria. Vancouver – Rock for Tibet Date: Wednesday, March 28th Time: Doors open at 8:00 PM Location:... Read more »

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Toronto Star gets a dharma-burger in Richmond, BC

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From a recent article in the Toronto Star about the top six tourist attractions in Richmond, BC: 3. Quiet your mind . . . and your belly A) With its superb craftsmanship and exquisitely carved statues, the International Buddhist Temple is as magnificent as it is serene. There is ample space to stroll the tranquil... Read more »

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The Moment of Peace, 8 pm, Saturday, March 10, 2012

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On this day, untold numbers of people around the planet will embark on an hour of silence and meditation. Events are being organized by www.medmob.org, www.doasone.com and www.themomentofpeace.com Medmobs are currently on the map for: Squamish, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Squamish-BC-Canada/261844047170485 Vancouver, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Vancouver-Canada/259781440714068?ref=ts Victoria, BC http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Victoria-BC-Canada/168744053217967 Calgary, AB http://www.facebook.com/pages/MedMob-Calgary-Alberta-Canada/134333866664333 Windsor, ON Toronto, ON http://www.facebook.com/medmobto March 10 is also Tibet Uprising Day. Thanks to www.buddhisttrends.com... Read more »

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