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Buddhist Abortion Rituals in Modern Japan

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While he is Toronto this week, Professor Hori will give a morning talk at the University of Toronto, entitled Buddhist Abortion Rituals in Modern Japan 10:30am-12pm Friday, November 16 2012 Jackman Humanities Building, Room 318 170 St George Street Department for the Study of Religion University of Toronto This event is free and open to... Read more »

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Victor Hori Lecture in Toronto: “Buddhism in Canada”

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Friday, November 16 at 6:30 pm Buddhism in Canada by Professor Victor Hori The Japan Foundation, Toronto, 131 Bloor Street West, 2nd Floor Admission: Free RSVP required: http://www.jftor.org/whatson/rsvp.php or 416-966-1600 x 103 * * * Buddhism came to Canada more than a century ago but for most of that period it remained confined to the... Read more »

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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

Buddhism in Canada Events Montreal Tibet

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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