In case you are interested:
New College of the University of Toronto and the Toronto Mahavihara present
A lecture on "Purification of mind through mindfulness"
By Ven. Uda Iriyagama Dhammajeeva Thero
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Place: William Doo Auditorium, New College, 45 Willcocks Street
Ven. Uda Iriyagama Dhammajiva Thero, a student of Ven. Sayadaw U Pandita of Burma, is the current head of the Nissarana Hermitage, a monastery in the strict forest tradition following strict standards of discipline. For information about Ven. Uda Iriyagama Dhammajiva Thero and Nissarana Vanaya, please visit:http://nissaranavanaya.blogspot.com/2008/03/ven-uda-iriyagama-dhammajiva-swamin.html
For more information about the talk, please call 416-993-1940
Admission Free / All Welcome
For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
U of T - May 14 & 15: Buddhism and Diaspora Public Lectures at UTSC
In case you are interested:
Tung Lin Kok Yuen Perspectives on Buddhist Thought and Culture is pleased to be bringing two special guests to speak at University of Toronto Scarborough this May. Everyone is welcome to attend and admission is free.
On Friday, May 14th, Dr. Victor Hori will be speaking on “Buddhism: The Religion of Dispersion” at 7pm in Room AA 112 (Arts & Administration Building). There will be a free shuttle bus available to pick up attendees from the downtown area and return them back downtown after the lecture. The bus will leave from Hart House Circle at 5:30pm and return when the lecture is finished.
On Saturday, May 15th, Dr. Will Tuladhar-Douglas will be speaking on “Diaspora Buddhists Under a Scottish Nationalist Government” at 5pm in Room AA 112 (Arts & Administration Building). There will be a free shuttle bus available to pick up attendees from the downtown area and return them back downtown after the lecture. The bus will leave from Hart House Circle at 4pm and return when the lecture is finished.
***Space is limited for these lectures. Please RSVP to AEP to confirm your seat(s). ***
Our campus is located at 1265 Military Trail (Military Trail and Ellesmere).
If you have any other questions, please contact our office at 416 208-4769 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 416 208-4769 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email AEP
For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/
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Tung Lin Kok Yuen Perspectives on Buddhist Thought and Culture is pleased to be bringing two special guests to speak at University of Toronto Scarborough this May. Everyone is welcome to attend and admission is free.
On Friday, May 14th, Dr. Victor Hori will be speaking on “Buddhism: The Religion of Dispersion” at 7pm in Room AA 112 (Arts & Administration Building). There will be a free shuttle bus available to pick up attendees from the downtown area and return them back downtown after the lecture. The bus will leave from Hart House Circle at 5:30pm and return when the lecture is finished.
On Saturday, May 15th, Dr. Will Tuladhar-Douglas will be speaking on “Diaspora Buddhists Under a Scottish Nationalist Government” at 5pm in Room AA 112 (Arts & Administration Building). There will be a free shuttle bus available to pick up attendees from the downtown area and return them back downtown after the lecture. The bus will leave from Hart House Circle at 4pm and return when the lecture is finished.
***Space is limited for these lectures. Please RSVP to AEP
Our campus is located at 1265 Military Trail (Military Trail and Ellesmere).
If you have any other questions, please contact our office at 416 208-4769 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 416 208-4769 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email AEP
For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/
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Tuesday, April 27, 2010
U of T: May 3, 7-9: 'Living in the Face of Death: The Tibetan Tradition' with Glenn Mullin
In case you are interested:
Glenn H. Mullin is a Tibetologist, translator of classical Tibetan literature, and Buddhist writer and teacher. He is the author of over 20 acclaimed books on various aspects of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, including the lives of the fourteen Dalai Lamas, tantric meditation systems, pilgrimage in Tibet, Buddhist art and ritual dance. In addition to his work as a translator and author, he has worked as a field specialist on several feature length films and several television documentaries dealing with Tibet, co-produced five albums of Tibetan ritual music, and organized Tibetan and Mongolian artist and monk tours across North America and Europe. Glenn Mullin continues to publish and tour regularly, as well as lead pilgrimage and cultural tours through Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia.
In this free public lecture, on Monday, May 3rd, 2010, from 7-9 pm, at the Jackman Humanities Building, Rm 100 (170 St George Street), Glenn Mullin will speak about topics from his new book 'Living in the Face of Death: The Tibetan Tradition'.
From the book: Whereas Western society views death as the last taboo, the Tibetan tradition incorporates meditation on death into everyday life. Tibetan Buddhists believe that a conscious awareness of one's own impermanence allows a person to live a happy, fulfilled life. Over the centuries the Tibetans have developed a wide-ranging literature on death, including inspirational poetry and prose, prayers, and practical works on caring for the dying. This fascinating book presents nine short Tibetan texts. Important writings by the Second, Seventh, and Thirteenth Dalai Lamas, and by Karma Lingpa, author of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, are included. It covers topics such as meditation techniques to prepare for death, inspirational accounts of the deaths of saints and yogis, and methods for training the mind in the transference of consciousness at the time of death.
This event is sponsored by the Centre for the Study of Religion at the U of T.
For more news on Buddhist Studies at the U of T, please see our new website, at http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/
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Glenn H. Mullin is a Tibetologist, translator of classical Tibetan literature, and Buddhist writer and teacher. He is the author of over 20 acclaimed books on various aspects of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, including the lives of the fourteen Dalai Lamas, tantric meditation systems, pilgrimage in Tibet, Buddhist art and ritual dance. In addition to his work as a translator and author, he has worked as a field specialist on several feature length films and several television documentaries dealing with Tibet, co-produced five albums of Tibetan ritual music, and organized Tibetan and Mongolian artist and monk tours across North America and Europe. Glenn Mullin continues to publish and tour regularly, as well as lead pilgrimage and cultural tours through Tibet, Nepal and Mongolia.
In this free public lecture, on Monday, May 3rd, 2010, from 7-9 pm, at the Jackman Humanities Building, Rm 100 (170 St George Street), Glenn Mullin will speak about topics from his new book 'Living in the Face of Death: The Tibetan Tradition'.
From the book: Whereas Western society views death as the last taboo, the Tibetan tradition incorporates meditation on death into everyday life. Tibetan Buddhists believe that a conscious awareness of one's own impermanence allows a person to live a happy, fulfilled life. Over the centuries the Tibetans have developed a wide-ranging literature on death, including inspirational poetry and prose, prayers, and practical works on caring for the dying. This fascinating book presents nine short Tibetan texts. Important writings by the Second, Seventh, and Thirteenth Dalai Lamas, and by Karma Lingpa, author of The Tibetan Book of the Dead, are included. It covers topics such as meditation techniques to prepare for death, inspirational accounts of the deaths of saints and yogis, and methods for training the mind in the transference of consciousness at the time of death.
This event is sponsored by the Centre for the Study of Religion at the U of T.
For more news on Buddhist Studies at the U of T, please see our new website, at http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/
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Friday, June 26, 2009
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
In case you are interested:
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
Public Lecture "The Origin and Uniqueness of Dharma Drum Lineage of Chan."
When: Thursday, July 9, 7pm – 9pm
Where: 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto (map)
Location: North York Central Library Meeting Room No.1
Lecturer: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assistant Professor at Florida State University.
Dharma Lecture will be given in English and is open to everyone.
For further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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Lecturer: Guo Gu, he is one of Master Sheng Yen's senior lay teachers and translators. He received his doctorate in Buddhist Studies in 2008 from Princeton University. He is now an Assistant Professor at Florida State University.
Dharma Lecture will be given in English and is open to everyone.
For further information:
Website: http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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Friday, May 22, 2009
Lecture: "Time and Space: A Buddhist Perspective "
In case you are interested:
June 19, 7:00 pm
University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, AA 303
Y. KARUNADASA
Lecture: "Time and Space: A Buddhist Perspective "
Most early Indian philosophical systems recognized the objective reality of both time and space. However, in this regard Buddhism took an entirely different position: Time and space are not two absolute realities, but two conceptual constructs with no corresponding objective counterparts. There is no time without reference to events; therefore time is always determined by events. There is no one absolute time, but there are as many times as there are events. Different times means not different parts of one and the same time but times determined by different events. The same fate fell on what we normally regard as absolute space. Space is not bare geometric extension but the void, the void that delimits and separates objects, and thus enabling us to perceive them as distinct things. Accordingly space is said to represent the principle of material delimitation. As in the case of time, there is no one absolute space but many spaces determined by various material phenomena. Space is defined, not as that which provides room for the existence and movement of matter, but as the mere absence of matter. Space is not the opposite of matter but the absence of matter.
A free shuttle bus will leave downtown Toronto from U of T's Hart House (7 Hart House Circle) at 5:30 pm, and will return immediately after the lecture.
This lecture is sponsored by TLKY: see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/
For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/buddhiststudies/
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June 19, 7:00 pm
University of Toronto Scarborough, 1265 Military Trail, AA 303
Y. KARUNADASA
Lecture: "Time and Space: A Buddhist Perspective "
Most early Indian philosophical systems recognized the objective reality of both time and space. However, in this regard Buddhism took an entirely different position: Time and space are not two absolute realities, but two conceptual constructs with no corresponding objective counterparts. There is no time without reference to events; therefore time is always determined by events. There is no one absolute time, but there are as many times as there are events. Different times means not different parts of one and the same time but times determined by different events. The same fate fell on what we normally regard as absolute space. Space is not bare geometric extension but the void, the void that delimits and separates objects, and thus enabling us to perceive them as distinct things. Accordingly space is said to represent the principle of material delimitation. As in the case of time, there is no one absolute space but many spaces determined by various material phenomena. Space is defined, not as that which provides room for the existence and movement of matter, but as the mere absence of matter. Space is not the opposite of matter but the absence of matter.
A free shuttle bus will leave downtown Toronto from U of T's Hart House (7 Hart House Circle) at 5:30 pm, and will return immediately after the lecture.
This lecture is sponsored by TLKY: see http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~humdiv/
For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://www.chass.utoronto.ca/buddhiststudies/
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
The MACHIK Way
In case you are interested:
MACHIK
Please join Dr. Losang Rabgey, co-founder and Executive Director of Machik at an informational gathering at the Parkdale Library Auditorium on Friday, May 22nd 2009.
Machik is a non-profit organization working to develop new opportunities for education, capacity-building and innovation on the Tibetan plateau.
Founded on a core commitment to the ideals of service and engagement, Machik’s mission is to support initiatives that advance innovative and solutions-oriented approaches to the challenges of community revitalization and sustainability.
When: 7pm – 8 pm Friday, May 22nd 2009
Where: Parkdale Library Auditorium
Even under challenging circumstances, meaningful change is possible…
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For more details: please visit
Website: http://www.machik.org
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MACHIK
Please join Dr. Losang Rabgey, co-founder and Executive Director of Machik at an informational gathering at the Parkdale Library Auditorium on Friday, May 22nd 2009.
Machik is a non-profit organization working to develop new opportunities for education, capacity-building and innovation on the Tibetan plateau.
Founded on a core commitment to the ideals of service and engagement, Machik’s mission is to support initiatives that advance innovative and solutions-oriented approaches to the challenges of community revitalization and sustainability.
When: 7pm – 8 pm Friday, May 22nd 2009
Where: Parkdale Library Auditorium
Even under challenging circumstances, meaningful change is possible…
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For more details: please visit
Website: http://www.machik.org
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Friday, May 8, 2009
Lecture on Stress Management by DDM
Lecture - Stress Management - The Chan/Zen Perspective
When: Fri, May 15, 7pm – 9pm
Where: North York Central Library, Auditorium (2nd Floor), 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto (TTC: Young Line, North York Centre Station)
“Science has rapidly extended our understanding of external phenomena, and technological advances have contributed to improved health and physical comfort. Yet even in the most developed countries we do not find a corresponding increase in peace and happiness; if anything, there is greater anxiety and stress. “ – His Holiness Dalai Lama
It’s inevitable that people in today’s changing times will encounter stress in some form or another. Whether it’s the challenging economic situation, downsizing in the workplace, or the pressures to raise healthy children in a fast-paced society, stress arises wherever there is hope or fear.
Many people perceive stress as a negative influence, and will do anything to make it ‘go away’. And yet, have you ever wanted to face stressful situations with confidence, without anxiety, and with a grounded, fully-aware mind and attitude?
Using the teachings of Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism as its foundation, we invite you to explore stress from an Eastern perspective. We hope you can join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about stress and your true self, from our honorable guest speaker Venerable GuoXing, the abbot of Dharma Drum Retreat Centre in New York.
In this talk you will learn,
- The nature of stress
- The causes of stress
- The cessation of stress
- The path to the cessation of stress
Admission is FREE.
About Us: Dharma Drum Mountain (Ontario) Buddhist Association (DDMBA Ontario) is a community learning and living the Buddha's teachings through the Chinese Buddhist lineage of Chan. For more information about our events, be sure to visit our website at http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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When: Fri, May 15, 7pm – 9pm
Where: North York Central Library, Auditorium (2nd Floor), 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto (TTC: Young Line, North York Centre Station)
“Science has rapidly extended our understanding of external phenomena, and technological advances have contributed to improved health and physical comfort. Yet even in the most developed countries we do not find a corresponding increase in peace and happiness; if anything, there is greater anxiety and stress. “ – His Holiness Dalai Lama
It’s inevitable that people in today’s changing times will encounter stress in some form or another. Whether it’s the challenging economic situation, downsizing in the workplace, or the pressures to raise healthy children in a fast-paced society, stress arises wherever there is hope or fear.
Many people perceive stress as a negative influence, and will do anything to make it ‘go away’. And yet, have you ever wanted to face stressful situations with confidence, without anxiety, and with a grounded, fully-aware mind and attitude?
Using the teachings of Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism as its foundation, we invite you to explore stress from an Eastern perspective. We hope you can join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about stress and your true self, from our honorable guest speaker Venerable GuoXing, the abbot of Dharma Drum Retreat Centre in New York.
In this talk you will learn,
- The nature of stress
- The causes of stress
- The cessation of stress
- The path to the cessation of stress
Admission is FREE.
About Us: Dharma Drum Mountain (Ontario) Buddhist Association (DDMBA Ontario) is a community learning and living the Buddha's teachings through the Chinese Buddhist lineage of Chan. For more information about our events, be sure to visit our website at http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca
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