Sumeru News

Buddhist volunteer(s) needed for prison visits in Kingston Buddhist volunteer(s) needed to visit a small Buddhist group of about 4 men in Collins Bay correctional institution in Kingston to facilitate/supervise prayers and meditation. No special expertise needed, being a Buddhist is enough! Visits can be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly as able, and would occur either in the morning or afternoon for approximately 1 hour.     Buddhist Chaplain from Toronto visits monthly but the men need a volunteer to be able to congregate at other times, and are keen to spend more time practising together. Being with the men is quite meaningful...

First International Buddhist Bhikkuni Forum May 26-27, 2018 OISE, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor Street West Here is the press release... This is our first international forum bringing together Buddhist practitioners and scholars of Buddhism, with a focus of exploring and encouraging the involvement of women in the practice and teaching of Buddhism.  By discussing the unique experiences of women who practise Buddhism around the world, we hope to find ways to support fellow practitioners on their various paths. For more information, please visit  Website: http://nakkbi.org/ibbf2018/ In 21st century, the ancient wisdom of the East, like a thousand-petalled lotus blooming with...

We just received a press release about Cuban Buddhism with a Canada Connection! This is remarkable news, made all the more auspicious by the inclusion of notice that our dear friend, Professor Suwanda Sugunasiri, known to so many in Canada for his tireless efforts to promote the Dhamma, has taken monastic vows as part of the Cuba initiative. Once again, he is showing us the path of an exemplary life. Here is the text of the press release: PRESS RELEASE (April 08, 2018) Toronto Mahavihara, 3898 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario ROLLING THE DHAMMA WHEEL IN CUBA History was made on...

Sumeru author Richard Bryan McDaniel's latest book, Catholicism and Zen, was recently reviewed in the Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies. The review, by Bradford McCall of the Claremont School of Theology, can be found here: https://thecjbs.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Catholicism-and-Zen_McCall_75-78-1.pdf You'll also notice that the CJBS has moved to a new web address. Glad to see they are thriving!

The Parliament of the World’s Religionsis Honored to Announce the Presence ofHis Holiness the 17th Gyalwang KarmapaSpiritual Head of Karma Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhismat the 7th Parliament of the World’s ReligionsNovember 1 - 7, 2018 • Toronto, Canada Spiritual leader to millions of Tibetan Buddhists, His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa will make his premiere appearance as an honored guest and keynote speaker of the 7th Parliament of the World’s Religions, coming to Toronto, Canada from November 1 - 7, 2018. More information: https://www.parliamentofreligions.org/blog/2018-04-04-1641/his-holiness-17th-gyalwang-karmapa-appear-toronto-2018-parliament-worlds