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Buddhist Chaplaincy Masters Program at U of T?

Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Studies Chaplaincy Education Toronto

I  recently received an invitation from Bhante Saranapala to attend the second round-table discussion about the feasibility of starting a Masters degree in Pastoral Studies focusing on Buddhism at the University of Toronto’s Emmanuel College divinity school. The invitation was sent to approximately 115 Buddhist leaders in Toronto and a few from other parts of... Read more »

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Change Your Mind Day Calgary, August 9, 2014

Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Calgary Events Meditation

Change Your Mind Day Calgary, sponsored by the International Buddhist Foundation Canada, will take place August 9th at the Bridgeland Community Centre, 10 am – 2 pm. It’s free. Details at www.ibfcanada.ca or call Lynn at 403-235-0765.

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Jodo Shinshu scholarship for BC post-sec students – deadline approaching

British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Education

BCJSBTF Post Secondary Scholarship 2014 : Apply soon! The British Columbia Jodo Shinshu Buddhist Temples Federation is now accepting applications from post-secondary students. Applicants must be residents of BC who are enrolled full-time at a post-secondary institution for the coming fall semester. Download the application here for complete details and instructions. Deadline: 22 August 2014; For all questions, contact... Read more »

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Canadian Buddhist funerary art

Art Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Shrine Project Death Toronto

Here are some examples of modern Canadian Buddhist funerary art, from the Chinese sections of the cemetery near where I work. I would be very interested in posting photos of other such monuments in cities across the country… The first two pictures are of a section marker for the Canadian Chinese Buddhist Ming Yuet Temple.... Read more »

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Tibetan Canadian steppe children

Buddhism around the World Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Politics Tibet Toronto

The journal Foreign Policy recently ran an excellent article about issues facing Tibetan children of interracial marriages. Some of the people and stories covered in the article are from Canada, where we have a sizeable Tibetan Canadian community, and a significant number of Tibetan Canadian steppe children. The pull-quote from the article reads: After more... Read more »

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