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Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Wesak in the news

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Advance article in the Mississauga News… Buddhists to mark Buddha’s birthday at Celebration Square

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Mindfulness

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I’m looking forward to attending an orientation session next week with Mindfulness Without Borders (mindfulnesswithoutborders.org) and reporting on their activities, based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, in Canadian schools. I’ve also been finding out more about Mindfulness Toronto (www.mindfulnesstoronto.net), a network of professionals involved in the field. Hoping to do a more comprehensive write-up... Read more »

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Wesak in Ottawa

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Via Buddhist Door… Mayor Jim Watson Proclaims Vesak Day in Ottawa, May 14, 2014 On May the 4th, 2014, the International Buddhist flag was hoisted at Ottawa’s City Hall in honour of Vesak Day, which marks the birth, enlightenment and passing away of the Buddha. Mayor Jim Watson delivered an official proclamation marking Vesak Day... Read more »

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Queens Park Wesak cancelled. Mississauga still on!

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Via the Buddhist Council of Canada…

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New book coming from Sumeru Books in spring 2015: Helping Hands

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We are pleased to announce our latest project: a collection of writings by Canadian Buddhist women. The anthology will be curated and edited by Tanya McGinnity (Buddhist blogger at www.fullcontactenlightenment.com). All profits will go to Buddhist Compassion Tzu Chi Foundation for activities enhancing the lives of women. Working title: HELPING HANDS Synopsis: Canadian Buddhist teachers... Read more »

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