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Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism
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Justin Whittaker, over at the always-relevant American Buddhist Perspective recently posted a review of a talk he heard by University of Toronto graduate student Sean M. Smith, entitled: Vegetarianism & Animals in Early Indian Buddhism. You can read his review at the link above. Here too is a video of Sean’s talk (1 hr, 12 min)…
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Ecology, Meditation & Integrated Living retreat, Vancouver, Sept 6-7
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Ecology, Meditation and Integrated Living deepening skills for walking into the unknown –a weekend of contemplative exploration with Tarchin Hearn September 6/7 2014 Vancouver, BC Vital Health Medical & Wellness Clinic (1855 West 4th Avenue) (Venue is fully accessible – storefront level, wheelchair friendly) Hours: 10-4 each day (12-2 for lunch/personal practice) This non-residential meditation... Read more »
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International Dharma Teachers’ Statement on Climate Change
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Endorsement Sought by Dharma Teachers and Sangha Members Worldwide A group of Dharma teachers from Africa, Europe, Asia, Canada, and the U.S. have issued a statement describing core Buddhist insights into the root causes of the climate crisis and ways to minimize its potentially tragic consequences. Over 100 leading Dharma teachers from around the globe... Read more »
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HH Taklung Matul Rinpoche, Vancouver, Sept 4-8
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Via the Lower Mainland Buddhism blog… This September, His Holiness Taklung Matul Rinpoche will be teaching on lojong (“mind training”) here in Vancouver. Registration for the four day event can be made online at www.mangalashrifoundation.org. WHEN: Sep. 4–8, 7–9 pm WHERE: Mangala Shri Dharma Centre 2145 West 15th Avenue, Vancouver Contact: mangalashrifoundation@gmail.com Lojong is a fundamental practice in... Read more »
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U of T Buddhist Chaplaincy Masters & Mindfulness Diploma update
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I had the opportunity today to meet with Jenn Neufeld, the Admissions Counsellor for Emmanuel College at the University of Toronto, to find out more information about the Masters-level Diploma in Buddhist Mindfulness and Mental Health, starting in January 2015, and the possible Masters in Pastoral Studies/Buddhist Chaplaincy degree program. The university is still gauging... Read more »
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