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Canadian Buddhist funerary art
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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
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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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Sumeru Books rights now with 2 Seas Agency
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We are pleased to announce that foreign language translation rights for Sumeru Books are now being handled by 2 Seas Agency. This is a great development for us because 2 Seas has an excellent list in eastern spirituality and will bring our dharma works to the wider world. Stay tuned for big developments through the... Read more »
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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation helps out in flooded western Canada
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Here’s a great story from the Vancouver Courier about the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation… “From a nondescript office in Marpole, the Vancouver chapter of Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation has, since 1992, run diverse programs that see teams of uniformed volunteers cooking food at the Salvation Army in the Downtown Eastside, visiting... Read more »
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Maitreya Relics Tour in Saskatoon Aug 1-3, Toronto & London in Sept
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Via Saskatoon News Talk 650 CKOM… An exhibition stopping in Saskatoon is bringing people back in time and across the globe. The Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour will showcase ancient and sacred relics of Buddha Shakyamuni and other historical Buddhists from India, Tibet, Korea and China. Between 60 and 70 pieces from around the globe will... Read more »
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