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Dalai Lama Toronto 2010
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Here is the official website… http://www.dalailamatoronto2010.org/
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Asian Diaspora Conference / UofT
The University of Toronto is hosting a conference on Saturday, March 6, 2010 , 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, at the Munk Centre (St. George Campus), entitled “Asian Diaspora Conference 2010.” Approximately 15 speakers will be present, covering a wide range of topics. List of Co-Sponsors / Strategic Partners Asian Institute Asian Diaspora Group Hart... Read more »
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Pain/No Pain
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Practice! Psychology
A research study by the Université de Montréal recently reported in the January issue of Psychosomatic Medicine that Zen meditation practitioners have 18% better pain resistance than average folk. That’s not how I remember sesshin! http://www.nouvelles.umontreal.ca/udem-news/press-releases/study-finds-zen-meditation-alleviates-pain.html
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REBIRTH & the FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS
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The Sumeru Press is pleased to announce publication of Rebirth as Empirical Basis for The Buddha’s Four Noble Truths, by Prof. Suwanda Sugunasiri, PhD. Rebirth is a chronological analysis of Buddha’s enlightenment meditation and how Buddha’s growing awareness of the rebirth process was congruent with his opening to the Four Noble Truths. The book is... Read more »
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Breaking the Silence
Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Burma Film Movies Peace work Theravada
This new film by Canadian film-makers Pierre Mignault and Hélène Magny explores the face of non-violent resistance in Burma today. They recently received accolades for their work after the film’s first English-language presentation in Thailand recently. More on this story at: http://www.mizzima.com/edop/commentary/3441-the-face-of-burmas-non-violent-resistance.html
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