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Ruth Ozeki’s CBC reflection on Japan’s tragedy

British Columbia Buddhism around the World Mahayana Practice! Zen

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

Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Charity Toronto

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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Lethbridge Buddhist memorial service for Japanese quake victims

Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Charity

Sunday, March 27, 2011 Details from the Lethbridge Herald: http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/local-news/buddhist-memorial-service-to-support-japan-quake-survivors-32611.html

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BC’s Denise Johnson on the healing powers of meditation

British Columbia Buddhist Psychology Health

An interesting article on the curative powers of meditation from BC Local News, about Denise Johnson, author of “How to Win the Lottery.” http://www.bclocalnews.com/lifestyles/118661694.html

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Manitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre earthquake relief

Buddhism around the World Buddhist community Events Winnipeg

http://www.mjccc.org/Earthquake.htm Lots of useful links for donations, information, and contacts in Japan. Lots of events planned. Interesting article about their event on Sunday, March 20th, from the Calgary Examiner… http://www.examiner.com/spirituality-in-calgary/winnipeggers-rose-up-for-japan

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