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Applied Buddhism Conference, UofT, October
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October 14-16, 2016, University of Toronto The Conference on Applied Buddhism: Past and Present will focus on the exploration of two current streams of Applied Buddhism, one in Buddhist countries that have responded to changes, challenges, and needs that have arisen in their homelands and abroad, and the other in traditionally non-Buddhist countries that have... Read more »
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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies 11 here now
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Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies 11, 2016 is Published! The first newly revised edition of the Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies is now available online. In this issue, we are glad to feature: Professor Donald S. Lopez, Jr.’s report on the “Buddhist Studies Today” symposium convened at the University of British Columbia in 2015 ... Read more »
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UBC Buddhist Conference Aug 10-12
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The sixth annual Tung Lin Kok Yuen UBC Buddhist Conference will take place this year between August 10-12. Here is information about the event, schedule, workshops, etc. Buddhism in the Global Eye — Aug 10–12 at the University of British Columbia
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Transformative Global Health initiative
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Valerie Mason-John (Triratna, Vancouver) will be presenting a mindfulness workshop as part of the CAMH Transformative Global Health initiative. Here’s a bit more about the Best of Both Worlds event, which seeks to meld spirituality and evidence-based therapy for treating mental health in Haiti. http://vision-newspaper.ca/best-of-both-worlds-therapy-meets-vodou-in-haiti-blending-spirituality-and-evidence-based-therapy-for-treating-mental-health/ And here’s a promotional video about the initiative:
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Buddhism in Canada Facebook group shuts down
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The Buddhism in Canada Facebook group has ceased operations. The administrator was unable to continue in that role and unable to find a new administrator. Until somebody launches a new incarnation, it looks like Sumeru is going to be your main go-to for Canadian Buddhist news.
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