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Plot to Save the Planet update 4.23.13
Buddhism Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Eco Action Engaged Buddhism Environmental Issues
Dear [Sumeru], I recently received a letter with one of your Plot to Save the Planet badges from Chuck Prebish, and thought it would be good to make contact with you. I am a scholar of Japanese Buddhism, with particular focus on modernity, ethics, and politics. I also happen to be Canadian, though I presently... Read more »
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Evening of Mindfulness with Monastics in Toronto 5.7.13
Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Toronto Zen
Six monastics from Blue Cliff Monastery, disciples of International Peace Activist and Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, will lead this workshop in partnership with Wake Up Toronto. The monastics will teach, from their own experience, the art of cultivating mindfulness in everyday life. You’ll have a chance to taste the core practices of breathing, sitting... Read more »
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Tibetan Resettlement Project Canada Aid Concert II 4.27.13 Toronto
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Music Tibet Toronto
Tibetan Resettlement Aid Concert II Sponsored by the Tibetan Resettlement Project Canada Saturday, April 27, 2013 @ 6 pm Gangjong Choedenling Toronto Info: http://www.tibet.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tibetresettlementproject?hc_location=stream
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I’m Your Man book review from a Buddhist perspective
Books Buddhism in Canada Montreal Music Zen
I’m Your Man: The Life of Leonard Cohen by Sylvie Simmons McClelland & Stewart, 2012 ISBN-13: 9780771080401 Paperback edition coming in August 2013 Everybody loves Leonard, and rightly so. He is one of Canada’s great treasures, known worldwide through his songs, poetry and novels. He is a master of the nexus between mystery and dis-enchantment. Sylvie... Read more »
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Wesak Day proclaimed by Mayor of Toronto
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Toronto
PRESS RELEASE / www.buddhistcouncil.ca ‘Wesak Day’ – May 24, 2013 – Proclaimed by the Mayor of Toronto We are pleased to announce that His Worship Rob Ford, the Mayor of Toronto, has declared May 24th, 2013 as ‘Wesak Day’. May Full Moon is celebrated around the world, and this is the first time that Wesak has been formally... Read more »
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