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www.canadianbuddhism.info upgrading

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Just a quick note to let you know that the Sumeru directory of Canadian Buddhist organizations (www.canadianbuddhism.info) will be benefitting from a major upgrade in the new year. I’ll be adding many new features including maps, better support for photos, and support for responsive viewer input. Look for changes to begin in late December. I... Read more »

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UToronto seeks Practical Theology professor

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The following new position in Practical Theology at Emmanuel College has also been announced. As you may know, a Master of Pastoral Studies program in Psychotherapy is expected to be launched in the near future. As this program is open to students of all spiritual backgrounds, I would encourage prospective candidates who are Buddhist to... Read more »

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UToronto seeks Buddhist Pastoral Studies Professor

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The new Master of Pastoral Studies: Buddhism program at Emmanuel College was launched in September 2015. They are now hiring to fill the Shi Wu De Professorship position. http://www.emmanuel.utoronto.ca/about/news/A_faculty_search_is_now_open_for_the_Shi_Wu_De_____Professorship_in_Chinese_Buddhist_Studies_and_invites_applications_.htm

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Applied Buddhist Studies workshops, Toronto

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The Applied Buddhist Studies Initiative at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto, is presenting a series of three workshops on the topic of Applying Mindfulness and Buddhism in Providing Care. The Continuing Professional Development Workshops are designed for people whose work involves caring for others. Please see the attached poster for further information, and kindly forward... Read more »

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Reverend Michael Hayashi passes away

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Reverend Michael Hayashi, of the Manitoba Buddhist Temple, has passed away. Here is the letter posted by the Living Dharma Centre, the Jodo Shinshu umbrella organization in Canada: To Temples, board members, members and friends, Reverend Michael Hayashi, our wise, caring and genuine friend, the minister for the Manitoba Buddhist Temple has entered the Pure... Read more »

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