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What do Canadian Buddhists think about Alberta’s tar sands development?
Alberta Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Environmental Issues
Here’s an interesting article from the Rossland Telegraph about opposition to the Alberta tar sands development. Several prominent Buddhist leaders are clearly against the plan (as cited in the article). Where do Canada’s Buddhists stand? For the record, I’d much rather see our efforts going into reducing our energy gluttony, conservation and renewable energy options.... Read more »
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Numata Lectures
Buddhism around the World Education Events Hamilton Toronto
The University of Toronto/McMaster University Numata Buddhist Studies Program presents “Conventional Truth and Symbolic Terms in Saraha’s Adamantine Songs” Dr. Lara Braitstein, McGill University Lecture: Thursday, January 26, 4-6 pm, University Hall 122, McMaster University “Rdo ring pa’s Rnam thar and the Limits of Reading History from Autobiography” University of Toronto Reading Group Session Friday,... Read more »
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Corporate Craving and Buddhist Compassion
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UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Jan W. Walls. “Corporate Craving and Buddhist Compassion: Is There a Middle Ground for Buddhism in Business?” Date: Thursday, 02 February 2012 Time: 5:00 – 7:00 PM Place: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, 1855 West Mall Lectures are free and open to the public. Seating will be... Read more »
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Canadian Buddhism Survey update
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We’ve received 60 surveys so far and much encouragement. Thank you to all participants! If your centre is one of the 440+ who have not yet submitted your completed survey, please visit our page with complete information about the initiative and downloadable survey packages: http://www.sumeru-books.com/2011/11/canadian-buddhism-survey/
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Thrangu Monastery, Richmond, BC
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Here’s a beautiful photo-essay on this Buddhist temple by Nathan Bauman, from his excellent blog, Western Odysseus: http://nathanbauman.com/odysseus/?p=1238
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