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Cambridge fire chief retires to more Buddhist practice

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From the Cambridge Record: http://www.therecord.com/news/local/article/510388–fire-chief-plans-to-become-spiritual-student-in-retirement

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Ellen Page on life and growing up Buddhist in Halifax

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From Back Stage magazine, March 31, 2011: http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/super-trouper-1005104312.story

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Buddhism explains stoic reaction to disaster

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From the Winnipeg Free Press, April 2, 2011: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/faith/buddhism-explains-stoic-reaction-to-disaster-119110664.html

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Ruth Ozeki’s CBC reflection on Japan’s tragedy

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Ruth Ozeki is a well known Japanese-Canadian author and filmmaker who was ordained as a Zen priest in June 2010. She is affiliated with the Mountain Rain Zendo on Fraser Island, BC. She recently contributed a short reflection to end a broadcast of CBC’s “The Current” which focused on the recent tragedies in Japan. You... Read more »

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Toronto Buddhist prayer service for Japanese quake victims

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Public Buddhist Prayer Service for victims of earthquake and tsunami in Japan — the service will be conducted in three Buddhist traditions Donations, in cash or cheques, will be collected for the Canadian Red Cross to support relief efforts in Japan. Time: 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 2, 2011 Place:   Main Activity Hall, Multi-Faith Centre for Spiritual Study... Read more »

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