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Meditation for Enduring Happiness

Books Buddhist Psychology Ontario Practice!

This new book is by Michael McCartney, who lives near Picton, Ontario. He has meditated daily for forty years, having trained in Kriya Yoga, Raja Yoga, Vajrayana Buddhism and Christian meditation. Michael is a scientist with masters degrees in health care and environmental studies as well as training in psychology. He approaches meditation as a scientist,... Read more »

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SIT Illustrated – laughing at meditation

Books British Columbia Buddhist Psychology

Here’s a humorous (and totally right on) look at the lighter side of meditation, from a small publishing company in BC called Sunship. It is 128 pages, 8″ x 8″. The price from Sunship is $15.95. When they are not laughing themselves silly, they also tackle real world issues through their sister site, The Global... Read more »

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Quebec painter finds happy success in Cambodia

Art Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada

Stéphane Delaprée is a Canadian artist whose work has become synonymous with modern Cambodian figurative art, and a tremendous boon to Cambodia’s fragile tourist economy. Find out more about him… Here’s a link to his website: http://www.happypainting.net/ Here’s an article about him from the Vancouver Courier: http://www.vancourier.com/entertainment/Painter+wows+Cambodians/4963179/story.html

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Garrison Inst. Buddhist Teachers Meeting – Spot the Canadians

Buddhism in Canada Conferences Events

Here’s a list of who were invited to, and attended, the Garrison Institute Buddhist Teachers Meeting – see if you can spot any Canadians. I only found two, out of almost 480 Canadian Buddhist organizations. http://monkeymindonline.blogspot.com/2011/06/attendees-at-2011-buddhist-teacher.html

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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies, No. 6, now available

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Education Publishing in a digital world

From the publishers… PRESS RELEASE June 17, 2011 It is with pleasure that we present the latest issue (Number 6) of the Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies. In this issue, you will read • a comparative essay on Paccekabuddhas, based in Pali and Chinese sources, by Bhikkhu Anālayo; • a comparative essay on Zen Buddhism... Read more »

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