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Dhamma Aboard Evolution, new e-book from Nalanda Publishing

Books Buddhism around the World Publishing in a digital world Science

PRESS RELEASE Oct. 13, 2014 / Nalanda Publishing Canada Dhamma Aboard Evolution: the Breakthrough Research on the Aggañña Sutta by the well-known US Fulbright & Canadian Scholar Prof.  Suwanda H J Sugunasiri The Aggaña Sutta has been characterized by Western scholars as ‘satire’ and ‘parody’. But this research shows how the Buddha is outlining the... Read more »

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Buddhism & Australia: Call for papers

Buddhism Buddhism around the World Conferences Events

Deadline approaching: submission of papers for International Conference Buddhism & Australia 2015 The IC Buddhism & Australia is pleased to invite abstracts for panel sessions and individual papers for the 4th International Conference Buddhism & Australia. This conference investigates the history, current and future directions of Buddhism in Australasian region and will be held on 26-28 February, 2015... Read more »

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Silent Illumination Chan Retreat, Vancouver, Nov 15-22

Buddhism in Canada Meditation Retreats Vancouver Zen

Nov 15-22: Silent Illumination Chan Retreat hosted by Dharma Drum Vancouver “Silently and serenely, forgetting all words, clearly and vividly, it appears before you.” The above verse comes from “The Inscription on Silent Illumination,” a poem composed by Master Hongzhi Zhengjue of the 12th century Caodong (Soto) lineage of the Chan school. This verse is a... Read more »

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A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism – update

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Events Mahayana Teachers Theravada Toronto Vajrayana

A Dialogue on the Three Major Traditions of Buddhism Lithuanian Hall, 1573 Bloor Street West, Toronto Saturday, November 8, 2014 – 2 pm to 7 pm, followed by a gala dinner Hosted by Karma Sonam Dargye Ling $50. You can register online: http://www.ksdl.org/blog/registration/ Representatives of different branches of Theravada, Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism to speak on the... Read more »

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Walking Meditation workshops, Pembroke, ON

Buddhism in Canada Events Meditation Ontario Walking Workshop

OCTOBER WORKSHOP – WALKTOBER Join us for an afternoon of walking mindfulness practices, as we celebrate Walk-tober. Saturday, October 18 1.00-4.00pm $35.00 (incl. lunch) WORKSHOP SCHEDULE PART I – 1.00-2.30 Indoor Contemplative Walking Two Labyrinths – The Greek and the Manda-Lab (created by Ray) PART II – 2.30-4.00 Nordic Pole Mini-Lesson (poles provided) Trail Walk... Read more »

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