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Buddhist marriage?
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community
“Is there a Buddhist wedding officiant?” That’s the question I received recently from my old, dear friend Darshan Chaudhary, one of the founders of the Ambedkar Mission in Toronto. He was calling on behalf of the son of another friend, and explained that both ministers at the Toronto Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temple had previous commitments... Read more »
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Doreen Hamilton, Sensei, RIP
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Death Jodo Shinshu Passings Teacher Stories Teachers Toronto
Sorry I missed this last year – Doreen was a dear friend to Toronto’s Buddhist community for many years… HAMILTON, Helen Doreen (nee Henderson) – Passed away on January 3, 2011 at the age of 72. Doreen had the courage to follow her own unique path and will be greatly missed by friends, colleagues and... Read more »
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Maitreya Heart Shrine Relic Tour, Vancouver, 7.14-15.12
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Shrine Project Events Shrines Teachers Vancouver
Buddhist relics drop in, inviting bliss and awe, at the Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour Touring the globe for 11 years, The Maitreya Project Heart Shrine Relic Tour lets us gaze upon the crystals found in the ashes of 42 masters, including Buddha himself. From The Georgia Straight. By Janet Smith, July 11, 2012 Relics are... Read more »
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Dungse Jampal Norbu Namgyel, Montreal, 6.27-28.12
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Events Montreal Vajrayana Visiting Teachers
Mangala Shri Bhuti presents… Basic Buddhism, Montreal JULY 27 & 28, 2012 STUDIO BLISS 3841 blvd Saint Laurent Montreal Quebec H2W 1X9 3 Talks: Friday 6:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm Full program Pre-Registration: $60 online / $80 at the door 25 & under: $45 online / $60 at the door Friday night... Read more »
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Dalit suicides and Dr. Ambedkar
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According to The Globe & Mail, India’s lowest classes continue to be oppressed by caste prejudice, in spite of their obvious educational accomplishments: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/breaking-caste/why-theres-an-alarming-rash-of-suicides-among-dalit-students/article4396677/ Dr. Ambedkar, one of India’s modern democratic founders and a staunch supporter of Dalit rights, was also its modern Buddhist voice. It would appear that India needs him now more than ever.... Read more »
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