Sumeru News
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.
The post Change Your Mind Day Calgary, August 9, 2014 appeared first on .
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 »
The post Jodo Shinshu scholarship for BC post-sec students – deadline approaching appeared first on .
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 »
The post Canadian Buddhist funerary art appeared first on .
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 »
The post Tibetan Canadian steppe children appeared first on .
Sumeru Books rights now with 2 Seas Agency
Books Buddhism Buddhism around the World Publishing Publishing in a digital world Sumeru Sumeru Books
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 »
The post Sumeru Books rights now with 2 Seas Agency appeared first on .