Sumeru News
Thupten Jinpa on Buddhism, Science and Secularism
Buddhism around the World Dalai Lama Education Science Teachers Tibet
Via Tricycle… An excellent interview with Geshe Thupten Jinpa, translator to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and highly accomplished scholar in his own right, dealing with the intersection of Buddhism, scientific education, and the secularization of meditation/mindfulness. Geshe Jinpa lives in Montreal. http://www.tricycle.com/feature/under-one-umbrella
The post Thupten Jinpa on Buddhism, Science and Secularism appeared first on .
Bangladeshi Buddhist community in Regina in the news
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Regina Teacher Stories Teachers Temple Stories Temples
The Regina Leader-Post recently published a very nice profile of Rev. Uttam Barua and the Wat Buddhadhamma Buddhist Temple. Buddhist community is small but vibrant
The post Bangladeshi Buddhist community in Regina in the news appeared first on .
Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Wesak in the news
Buddhism in Canada Events Mississauga Toronto wesak
Advance article in the Mississauga News… Buddhists to mark Buddha’s birthday at Celebration Square
The post Greater Toronto Hamilton Area Wesak in the news appeared first on .
Mindfulness
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist Psychology Education Groups Meditation Mindfulness Secular Buddhism Zen
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 »
The post Mindfulness appeared first on .
Wesak in Ottawa
Buddhism in Canada Events Ottawa wesak
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 »
The post Wesak in Ottawa appeared first on .