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Lumbini update
Buddhism Buddhism around the World Buddhist Shrine Project Nepal Shrines
Here’s the latest status report from Save Buddhist Heritage, on UNESCO efforts to establish the world heritage site at Lumbini: http://save-buddhist-heritage.org/Lumbini/?page_id=583
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Victoria, BC, archeologist helps discover ancient fabled city in Cambodia
Angkor Wat Buddhism around the World Cambodia History
Before there was Angkor Wat, there was Mahendraparvata, King Jayavarman the Second’s capital city, which flourished more than 1200 years ago. It was as big as the current capital, Phnom Penh and very sophisticated. However, like many ancient cities, it fell into obscurity and remained merely as a fable of inscriptions and histories. Now, the... Read more »
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Last minute Thich Nhat Hanh Toronto Tickets for Aug 17
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Events Thich Nhat Hanh Toronto Visiting Teachers Zen
Dear Friends, Hope this finds you smiilng. :)We want to let you know that we will be releasing some special “Day of Show” tickets for Thich Nhat Hanh’s public talk in Toronto at the Sony Centre. These Day of Show tickets will only be available in person at the Sony Centre box office starting at... Read more »
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What Nalanda could be
Buddhism Buddhism around the World Buddhist Studies Education India
Recently I posted a letter I had received about current controversy over the fact that no Buddhist monks had been appointed to the board of directors of the newly re-vivified Nalanda University in India. Here is a solid article from Buddhist Channel about what the new Nalanda U could be, if based on Buddhist principles.
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Interfaith dialogue on Richmond’s “Highway to Heaven”
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Interfaith Vancouver
The “Highway to Heaven” in Richmond, BC, is home to a multitude of religious institutions, including Buddhist. Here’s an article from the Vancouver Sun, about how they all get along, and about interfaith dialogue and cooperation between them. The Thrangu Buddhist Temple is a leader in this, as they are in eco-action initiatives on their... Read more »
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