Sumeru News
2nd Global Conference on World’s Religions – Montréal, Sept 7, 2011
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Events Interfaith Montreal Visiting Teachers
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will open the Second Global Conference on World’s Religions After 9/11, at the Palais des Congrès in Montréal, sharing the stage with many notables from Buddhist and non-Buddhist spiritual traditions. This is a one-day event. The theme is world peace through religion. Ticket prices range from $100 – $300. Further... Read more »
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Ven. Mathieu Ricard on Global Warming
Buddhism around the World Environmental Issues
Earlier this year, Sumeru published Rimey Lama Chopa, translated by Glenn Mullin, with a foreward by Ven. Mathieu Ricard. Fifty percent of profits from sales of the book go to support Karuna-Shechen humanitarian projects in the Himalayas. Ven. Ricard’s recent opinion piece in The New York Times explains why it’s so important… http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/24/opinion/global/24iht-june24-ihtmag-ricard-30.html?_r=1
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Thich Nhat Hanh on interspirituality
Buddhism in Canada Interfaith Visiting Teachers
This article from the Saturday Vancouver Sun, a bit of a warm-up for Thich Nhat Hanh’s sold-out talk and retreat in Vancouver coming in the summer, proposes North Americans should embrace their spiritual roots while intensifying their commitment to interfaith dialogue. Here’s the link: http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Embrace+Jesus+famous+Buddhist+tells+West/5005500/story.html
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2011 North American Kagyu Monlam webcasts
British Columbia Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Events Teachers Vajrayana
The 2011 North American Kagyu Monlam began in Richmond, BC, several days ago. Webcasts of this auspicious event can be seen at: http://www.kk-video.com/wp/ The main Kagyu Monlam site can be seen at: http://kagyumonlamnorthamerica.org/
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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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