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Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism

Books Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Publishing in a digital world

Charles Prebish, author of “An American Buddhist Life,” published by Sumeru, and of many other books on Buddhism, has a new e-book out –  “Looking West: A Primer for American Buddhism” – a short, basic introduction to one of the fastest growing new religions in America. It provides all the historical, doctrinal, and community information... Read more »

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Edmonton Journal promotes Korean temple stay retreats

Buddhism around the World Edmonton Media Retreats

Here’s the story, from the Edmonton Journal Travel Section: Slow down with Korean temple stay

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Mazeway Resynthesis, Mary Cobham, Shambhala and Little Tibet

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Music Psychology Toronto

Parkdale singer Mary Cobham’s second CD is titled “Mazeway Resynthesis” and is thematically connected to both her Shambhala practice and her many Tibetan neighbours. Here’s the story: http://www.insidetoronto.com/what’s%20on/article/1271323–songs-helped-artist-articulate-the-abstract

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A scandal we missed in 2011

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Charity Toronto

Back in 2011, Peter Mander was running a Ponzi scheme in Toronto in which SGI Canada was caught up, unbeknownst to them at the time. It turns out Mander was an ardent supporter of this Canadian Nichiren organization and gave them more than $320 thousand in donations over the period of a few years. When... Read more »

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Happy New Year

Buddhism in Canada Interfaith Peace work

With best wishes from Sumeru… Sentiments we share with the card’s creators at the Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance.

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