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The mystery of Hilda Jayewardenaramaya solved
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Groups Ottawa Temple Stories Temples Theravada
A number of years ago when I was helping George Klima update his Buddhism in Canada directory (before the Sumeru directory existed), there was a Sri Lankan temple in Ottawa called the Hilda Jayewardenaramaya. It seemed like an odd name for a Buddhist temple, but I assumed a “hilda” was some kind of place name... Read more »
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Lama Samten’s Sand Mandala in Kenora, ON
Art Buddhism in Canada Events Retreats Teachers Vajrayana Visiting Teachers
Lama Losang Samten, of the Tibetan Buddhist Centre of Philadelphia, has been travelling in Canada during the month of September. Sadly, we missed posting about his earlier events, which included: September 3–5 / Wheel of Life Mandala. Prince Albert Arts Centre, Prince Albert, SK, Canada. For more information contact Dave at: wiedd@sasktel.net. September 6–8 / Retreat in Saskatchewan. Friday evening... Read more »
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Choegyal Rinpoche painting exhibition, Toronto
Art Buddhism in Canada Events Toronto Vajrayana
IMPRESSIONS OF THE BARDO New Paintings by Choegyal Rinpoche September 21 – 28, 2013 Fleishman Gallery (behind Wonderworks) 79a Harbord Street (West of Spadina) Toronto, Ontario Opening Ceremony Lama Gyalpo of the Riwoche Temple Saturday, September 21 at 2:30 pm Choegyal Rinpoche is one of the greatest living artists in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. His... Read more »
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‘The Tibet Within’ Documentary Film Release : Montreal
Art Buddhism around the World Events Film Media Montreal Tibet
Via Full Contact Enlightenment: There will be several screenings Friday October 4th 2013 at the Maison du Développement Durable – 50, rue Sainte-Catherine Ouest, Montreal of the documentary film The Tibet Within English screening – 6:30pm – FREE – Special guest: Carole Samdup, Executive Director, Canada Tibet Committee. French screening – 8:30pm – FREE – Special guest: Sushil Handa, Coordinator –... Read more »
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Lecture on Influence of Buddhism on North American Society, Prof. Jeff Wilson / Vancouver, Sept 20, 2013
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Studies Education Events Pure Land Vancouver
You are invited to a public lecture this Friday by Prof. Jeff Wilson, from the University of Waterloo. “The Influence of Buddhism on North American Society” When: Friday, September 20 Time: 3:00-4:30 pm Where: Room 300, Vancouver School of Theology (UBC) 6000 Iona Dr. Vancouver, V6T 1L4) The PDF Poster for the lecture may be downloaded here. Prof. Wilson is... Read more »
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