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Arhant Mahinda – Redactor of the Buddhapūjāva in Sinhala Buddhism (book launch CANCELLED)

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Buddhist Council of Canada, in co-sponsorship with Nalanda College of Buddhist Studies (Canada) regrets to announce that the BOOK LAUNCH IS CANCELLED. The book, however, will still be available as of November 17th. Arhant Mahinda – Redactor of the Buddhapūjāva in Sinhala Buddhism (with Pali Text, Translation and Analysis) By Suwanda H J Sugunasiri, PhD (US Fulbright... Read more »

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Fo Guang Shan Temple Waterloo

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FGS hosted the official opening of their new temple in Waterloo, Ontario, yesterday. Their new contact information has been posted on the Canadian Buddhism website. The presiding nun was the abbess of FGS Temple, Ven. Yung Ku. FGS Toronto has operated the Lotus Tea House, a Buddhist vegetarian restaurant, in Waterloo since 2003. Photos courtesy... Read more »

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Montréal Tibetan Bazaar – November 24-25, 2012

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ENJOY A DAY IN TIBET Tibetan cultural fair 2012.  Handicrafts; carpets; textiles; jewelry; clothing; dharma-ware & books…and many more unique gift ideas! Featuring Tibetan folk dance, music and cuisine by the Tibetan Cultural Association of Quebec. Please visit and share the Bazaar Facebook page. 2 days only! Saturday, November 24:  10:00 am to 6 pm. Sunday, November 25:... Read more »

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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies #8: Sri Lankan Buddhism’s origins

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PRESS RELEASE from CJBS (Oct 31, 2012) The Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies is pleased to present groundbreaking research in its SPECIAL ISSUE (No. 8, 2012) on the Authorship of the Buddhapūjā ‘Homage to the Buddha’. In this issue, Canadian Buddhist Scholar Prof. Suwanda H J Sugunasiri identifies Arhant Mahinda as the Redactor of the... Read more »

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Mail from the “In” Box

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I received these letters recently from Jimyo Myozen in Terrace, BC. Thanks, Myokyo – you made my day! ………. John, I hope you are well and safe – we have been following the reports on the aftermath of the hurricane. Thank you for the information regarding the books from the Khmer Buddhist Library. I contacted Peter... Read more »

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