Sumeru News
Tzu Chi donates $100,000 to Toronto hospital
Buddhism in Canada Charity Health Toronto
The Toronto chapter of the Tzu Chi Buddhist charitable foundation, recently donated $100,000 to Bridgepoint Health in the Riverdale neighbourhood of Toronto. The funds will be used to purchase technically advanced therapeutic mattresses for the hospital’s patients. An article about the donation can be found on the Inside Toronto webite. Information about Bridgepoint Health can... Read more »
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Lingyen Mountain Buddhist Temple expansion hits roadblock in Richmond, BC
Buddhism in Canada Temple Stories Temples Vancouver
Plans to expand Lingyen Mountain Buddhist Temple in Richmond, BC, hit a roadblock this week when city officials requested the architect to withdraw the temple’s proposal. The city is re-evaluating zoning regulations for the area where the temple is located on Number 5 Road and asked the temple to wait until their study is completed... Read more »
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The Lost World of Tibet
Buddhism around the World Film History
The British Film Institute (BFI) has recently released a DVD version of The Lost World of Tibet: The Director’s Cut – based on colour home movies taken there by James Guthrie in 1945. The entire DVD, which runs 90 minutes and has an additional 90 minutes of extras, is available from the BFI Filmstore. Excerpts... Read more »
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Sumeru Directory now in The Canadian Encyclopedia
Buddhism in Canada Education History Publishing in a digital world
The Canadian Encyclopedia’s online article about Buddhism, which includes a short section on Buddhism in Canada (albeit many years out of date, but a good start), also has a short section of links to other Canadian Buddhist resources. We are pleased to announce that www.canadianbuddhism.info, the Sumeru Directory of Canadian Buddhist temples, centres and organizations,... Read more »
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Bodhi Day 2010
Buddhism around the World Celebrations Events
Bodhi Day, celebrating the day on which Shakyamuni Buddha attained Enlightenment, is traditionally celebrated on the 8th day of the 12th lunar month. In the west, we celebrate on December 8. Wishing you a joyous and meaningful day.
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