UT: May 1, Learning Event on Buddhist Education for Youth

In case you are interested:

Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada

and Buddhism & Psychology Student Union

present

Learning Event on Buddhist Education for Youth

Education for Compassion and Wisdom,

a holistic approach

Keynote address

By Professor Jack Miller

Professor, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto

Concurrent Workshops

Workshop Topics:

· Approaches to exploring Dharma with youth

· Expectation for Dharma learning in Buddhist communities in Toronto

· How are Dharma teachings relevant to the day-to-day life of children and youth in Toronto

Youth and adolescence/Parents/Teachers/Students/Educators/Community Organizers & Volunteers/Interested Members of the Buddhist communities & Public Welcome

When: Sunday, May 1, 2011, 1:30 p.m.

Where: Main Activity Hall, Multi-Faith Centre (Koffler House), University of Toronto, 569 Spadina Ave. (south of Harbord Street)

The event will commence with Artistic Performances by youth from Buddhist communities, And end with a joint discussion on possible strategies and action plans for youth education in Toronto

Further information will be posted on http://www.buddhistedufoundation.com/news.htm

Contact: Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada 416-910-4858 (Chris Ng)

Buddhism & Psychology Student Union aaron.prosser@utoronto.ca

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