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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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Toronto Buddhist Day Camps 2012 – update
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Here are new flyers for the Buddhist Day Camps being sponsored in Toronto this year by the Buddhist Education Network, Fu Sien Tong Temple, Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada and the Green Think Tank:
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International Buddhist Film Festival, Sri Lanka, Vesak (May 5-7), 2012
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Festival website: http://www.buddhistfilmfestival.com/ Canadian winners in the 2011 Festival ONE BREATH – Dale Hildebrand, Toronto ON http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMyrSdlNCLU THE WEIGHTLESS TRAVELLER – Eva Colmers, Edmonton AB http://noproblemproductions.ca/films/weightless.html (Trailer) Canadian winners in the 2010 Festival BLIND RIVER – Adrian Laurie TENDING TOWARD SILENCE – Arlin McFarlane, Dawson YK http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi220135961/ (Trailer) IN SEARCH OF NIRVANA – John Preston,... Read more »
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