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TibetFest Victoria update
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Dear friends of the Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island: Only 6 days remain until TibetFest, this summer’s celebration of Tibetan Culture. This free public event will feature Tibetan Food, Drink, Song, Dance, Handicrafts, Costumes, Massage, Meditation and much more! When: 6 July 2013, 10AM – 5PM Where: Centennial Square, Victoria Cost: Attendance is Free (Proceeds from... Read more »
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UNESCO’s Lumbini Master Plan
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In May, UNESCO published their report on restoration and redevelopment of Lumbini, titled: LUMBINI The birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal. Completing the Kenzo Tange Master Plan Since this is a world heritage site, it is important for Buddhists globally to express their aspirations and extend their assistance in creating a revitalized Lumbini that is... Read more »
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Windows to Buddhism in the Academy, invitation to opening event
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Invitation OPENING Windows to Buddhism in the Academy (exhibition runs during the months of July – August) ROBARTS LIBRARY, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO (130 St. George Street @ Harbord / First Floor) Opening: Wednesday, July 03 2013 / 5:00 – 7:00 PM Books on the Buddha’s Teachings, and Buddhism related to SCIENCE, PSYCHOLOGY, PSYCHOTHERAPY, SOCIETY, RELIGION,... Read more »
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Jodo Shinshu Vancouver Temple profiled
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From the Vancouver Courier… Although Strathcona carries a strong image of a working class monoculture, the shadow of a mostly forgotten community still lingers. The blocks between Jackson and Main to the east and west, and Cordova and the waterfront to the south and north were once a landing point for Japanese immigrants seeking a... Read more »
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Nova Scotia’s Pema Chödron profiled on Women News Network
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http://womennewsnetwork.net/2013/06/18/first-time-i-met-pema-chodron/ is a profile of Pema Chödron by Michaela Haas. WNN grew out of a UNESCO initiative in 2006.
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