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+1me
PlusOneMe (+1 me) helps you acknowledge people’s strengths. It’s gold stars for grownups. When you want to acknowledge somebody for a strength they have, you can +1 them for that attribute. To me, that seems like a great Bodhisattva approach: together we make a better world. Here’s the link… http://plusoneme.com/
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Three Buddhist TV shows by David Cherniack on ONE network
Buddhism around the World Film Media
Can you find enlightenment in the modern Western World? Dharma Rising airs on The Brand New ONE starting October 17 By the 1960’s Buddhism had arrived in the West to stay. Challenges of modernity were always its nemesis, but now that Buddhism is attracting unprecedented numbers, how is it adapting to modern materialism? This three part documentary... Read more »
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Buddhism & Psychology Student Union @ U of T
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Education Groups Psychology Toronto
This is a very recently-formed organization. Here is their mission statement: The Buddhism and Psychology Student Union (BPSU) is a child of the ongoing dialogue between Buddhism and the mind sciences. Our main aim is to offer a forum for University of Toronto students to openly investigate and uncover whatever implications this dialogue may bring.... Read more »
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“Ordination of Women in Theravada Tradition” lecture, Vancouver: 9.30.11
Buddhism in Canada Education Events Vancouver Women
The Centre for Southeast Asian Research at the Institute of Asian Research presents a seminar by Dr. Jim Placzek: “Ordination of Women in Theravada Buddhism” Date: Friday, 30 Sep 2011; 4.30 – 6.00 PM Place: Room 120, C.K. Choi Building, UBC Point Grey Campus, 1855 West Mall This seminar is free. In this seminar Dr. Placzek will... Read more »
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“What makes you not a Buddhist” retreat, BC: 11.4-6.11
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Events Practice! Retreats Vajrayana
Join us for a weekend meditation retreat on the forested shores of Daisy Lake at Sea to Sky Retreat Centre. This event is designed to provide guidance and support to develop familiarity with our mind’s processes. There will be group instruction, group discussions, and guided instruction of sitting and walking meditation. The retreat will be... Read more »
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