Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada and the University of Toronto Buddhism & Psychology Student Union present
Learning Event on Buddhist Education for Youth
Education for Compassion and Wisdom, a holistic approach
Keynote address:
Professor Jack Miller
Professor, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto
Concurrent Workshops
Workshop Topics:
- Approaches to exploring Dharma with youth
- Expectation for Dharma learning in Buddhist communities in Toronto
- How are Dharma teachings relevant to the day-to-day life of children and youth in Toronto
Youth and adolescence/Parents/Teachers/Students/Educators/Community Organizers & Volunteers/Interested Members of the Buddhist communities & Public Welcome
When: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 1:30 p.m.
Where: Main Activity Hall, Multi-Faith Centre (Koffler House),
University of Toronto, 569 Spadina Ave. (south of Harbord Street)
The event will commence with Artistic Performances by youth from Buddhist communities, and end with a joint discussion on possible strategies and action plans for youth education in Toronto
Further information will be posted on http://www.buddhistedufoundation.com/news.htm
Contact:
Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada 416-910-4858 (Chris Ng)
Buddhism & Psychology Student Union aaron.prosser@utoronto.ca
www.BuddhistEduFoundation.com / www.bpsu.org
* a 2011 Asian Heritage Month event *
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