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Mui Kwok Temple fundraising for new construction project in Edmonton
Mui Kwok Temple, Edmonton, (affiliated with Tai Bay Buddhist Temple, Toronto) has launched a web-based fundraising campaign on YouTube with the goal of financing construction of a new, larger location. Here is the video (mostly in Chinese):
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Buddhism + Psychology Student Union, U of T – 1st undergrad academic journal
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Upaya is the journal of the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health undergraduate program student union (BPSU) at New College, University of Toronto. Their first issue was released in May 2011. Here is a link to it: UPAYA 1 For further information about the program, click here: http://www.newcollege.utoronto.ca/academics/new-college-academic-programs/buddhism-psychology-and-mental-health/
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Toronto Star gets a dharma-burger in Richmond, BC
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From a recent article in the Toronto Star about the top six tourist attractions in Richmond, BC: 3. Quiet your mind . . . and your belly A) With its superb craftsmanship and exquisitely carved statues, the International Buddhist Temple is as magnificent as it is serene. There is ample space to stroll the tranquil... Read more »
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Lumbini updates
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If you are interested in Buddhism in Nepal, and/or how things are going with the Lumbini Development Project, there is no better source with which to begin your research than Mikel Dunham’s blog: http://www.mikeldunham.blogs.com/ Mikel’s blog covers a wide range of topics pertaining to Buddhist countries, and all of it is current. Well worth bookmarking!
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Aung San Suu Kyi, honourary Canadian
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Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s beleaguered but resurgent democracy advocate, has joined His Holiness the Dalai Lama as one of Canada’s select group of five honorary citizens. The honour was bestowed upon her in person by Minister John Baird during his recent, historic visit to Burma. Full details here: http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/World/20120308/baird-honourary-citizenship-suu-kyi-myanmar-120308/
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