His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Rogers Centre on October 22

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Dear Friends,

I would like to inform you about a very special opportunity to see and hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Rogers Centre this October.


His Holiness will be giving a Public Talk entitled "Human Approaches to World Peace" at the Rogers Centre in Toronto on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. (Gates open at 12:30 p.m.)

Toronto will be the only Canadian leg of his North American tour this year so we are very honoured to have the world-renown Nobel Peace Prize laureate and honorary Canadian citizen in Toronto to speak about the following.

In today’s modern world, science and technology play vital roles in bringing unprecedented material comfort to the lives of human beings. However, the basic human problems of suffering, fear and tension still remain and form part of our daily lives.

In this timely address, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will talk in particular about striking a balance between material progress and humanitarian values and will share his outlook on how each of us as individuals may bring about peace not only on a personal level but also at the community and world-wide level.

Please pass on this news to your friends, family and colleagues and we hope to welcome as many U of T Buddhist Studies students possible at the Rogers Centre.

I wish you all a successful school year!

Tara Shomar
Marketing Director / Volunteer
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Toronto 2010 Visit
Email: lhakpadolma@dalailamatoronto2010.org

Ticket information
Group Sales Prices
For discounts on groups of 10 or more tickets, please contact Rogers Centre Group Sales directly at (416) 341-2255 or groupsales@rogerscentre.com

$17.00 + $5.00 service fee = $22.00
$27.00 + $5.00 service fee = $32.00
$37.00 + $5.00 service fee = $42.00
$47.00 + $5.00 service fee = $52.00 SOLD OUT

General Admission Prices
Ticketmaster.ca or 416-870-8000

$20.00 + $9.25 service fee = $29.25
$30.00 + $9.25 service fee = $39.25
$40.00 + $9.25 service fee = $49.25
$50.00 + $9.25 service fee = $59.25 SOLD OUT

Official Website: http://www.dalailamatoronto2010.org/index.php/page/public-talk

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dalai-Lama-Toronto-2010-Visit/129421373764053

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/DalaiLamaTO2010

Public Talk hosted by Tibetan Canadian Association of Ontario and Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre (not-for-profit charitable organizations).

The Toronto Star is a proud sponsor of the Public Talk.

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U of T: Buddhist Art of Dunhuang - Sept 25

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Buddhist Art of Dunhuang

A slide-lecture presentation
- an unique art gallery on-site in the desert along the silk road designated as a World Heritage Site in 1987 by United Nations

Presented by: Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada. (www.BuddhistEduFoundation.com)

Speaker: Ms Ksanti Ling, Executive Editor, Dunhuang Academy, Gansu, China.

Lecture in English and Chinese

Free Admission

Saturday, September 25, 2010
2:00pm to 4:00pm
William Doo Aiditorium, New College
45 Willcocks Street (at Spadina Ave)

Sponsored by: New College, University of Toronto

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DDMBA Ontario September One Day Chan Meditation Retreat

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DDMBA Ontario September One Day Chan Meditation Retreat

Event: One Day Chan Meditation Retreat 一日禪坐共修
Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010星期天9月12日
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm 上午九點半至下午四點半
Location: DDMBA Ontario, 154 Poyntz Avenue, Toronto M2N 1J4 法鼓山安省分會

This form of practice is very beneficial for everyone; it gives us the chance to practice with a group over a longer period of time. Furthermore, the One Day Retreat is an excellent opportunity for deepening one's practice. Participants for the One Day Retreat should ideally have practiced meditation for a considerable length of time, preferably with some formal meditation training.

Sitting meditation periods are followed by walking meditation, gentle stretching exercises and mindful work periods. The environment of the retreat is designed to promote mindfulness in everything we do.

To receive the full benefits of this form of group practice, we encourage you attend the entire event.

Also, be sure to wear loose, warm and comfortable clothing suited to the long sitting periods. DDM provides cushions, sitting mats, towels and a light vegetarian lunch. While a conducive and relax atmosphere is maintained in the retreat, participants should understand that it is still a serious occasion dedicated for practice. In the interest of respecting your own and others’ practice, please provide advance notice should you be arriving to the retreat late or leaving early without valid reasons.

In the spirit of sharing with the community of Chan practitioners, participants of this retreat are also encouraged to contribute a vegetarian dish or snack for the retreat lunch. If you would like to submit a dish, please send an email to meditation@ddmba-ontario.ca, no later than Thursday September 10.

Kindly RSVP meditation@ddmba-ontario.ca by September 10 should you plan to attend for meal preparation. The event is offered free of charge while any donations to support events like this are greatly appreciated.

With Palms Joined,
DDMBA Ontario
http://www.ddmba-ontario.ca

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U of T: Sept 22, 5 pm: Book Talk with Tim Ward on What the Buddha Never Taught

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On the 20th anniversary of the publication of his book, What the Buddha Never Taught, join Canadian author Tim Ward at the University of Toronto in a lively discussion about being a student in a Buddhist monastery in the jungles of Thailand, and how he finds Buddhist wisdom relevant to life in 21st century Toronto.

Location: 170 St. George St., Room 100

Time: September 22, 5-6 pm

For more on Buddhist Studies at the University of Toronto, see http://buddhiststudies.chass.utoronto.ca/

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Scotiabank Nuit Blanche October 2 2010

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Scotiabank NUIT BLANCHE 2010
Toronto's all-night contemporary art event
October 2, 2010    sunset to sunrise

For one sleepless night experience Toronto transformed by artists.
One night only. All night long.

www.scotiabanknuitblanche.ca

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LET THE COUNTDOWN BEGIN!
Only 33 days to go before YOUR Scotiabank Nuit Blanche all-nighter!
The 5th anniversary line-up of art projects is fantastic and over
the next five weeks you'll receive weekly behind-the-scenes updates
on artists, projects and navigational tools to make it easier to
plan your night.

Also, you can join the event's Facebook group for daily updates at
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of Scotiabank Nuit Blanche.

Whether you're an art enthusiast planning a luxury getaway or
a student looking for a spot to recharge after a long nuit,
you'll find the perfect travel deal for your budget.

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ENTERTAINMENT DEALS
Everyone can take advantage of these great discount offers to
some of Toronto's top attractions and destinations:
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Are you social media savvy? Then we need you!

Calling all energetic, adventurous event-lovers who want to
act as an official voice-on-the-streets for Scotiabank Nuit
Blanche 2010 – texting, tweeting, uploading photos and sharing
your night as it unfolds.
To find out how you can be a NUIT NARRATOR and take advantage of the
great event night perks, check out the event's
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MY NIGHT – ITINERARY PLANNER
Register now for My Night and personalize your own event experience.

-Browse all projects and click to create a list of must-sees
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TORONTO'S FESTIVALS & EVENTS
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variety of events taking place in Toronto:  
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Why I fired my Secretary...

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Last week was my birthday
And I didn't feel very well
Waking up on that morning.


I went downstairs for breakfast
Hoping my wife would be pleasant and say,
'Happy Birthday!',
And possibly have a small present for me.


As it turned out,
She barely said good morning,
Let alone
' Happy Birthday.'


I thought...
Well, that's marriage for you,
But the kids....
They will remember.


My kids came bounding down stairs to breakfast
And didn't say a word..
So when I left for the office,
I felt pretty low
And somewhat despondent.


As I walked into my office,
My secretary Jane said,
'Good Morning Boss,
And by the way
Happy Birthday! '
It felt a little better
That at least someone had remembered.


I worked until one o'clock ,
When Jane knocked on my door
And said, 'You know,
It's such a beautiful day outside,
And it is your Birthday,
What do you say we go out to lunch,
Just you and me.'


I said, 'Thanks, Jane,that's the greatest thing
I've heard all day.
Let's go !'


We went to lunch.
But we didn't go
Where we normally would go.
She chose instead a quiet bistro
With a private table.
We had two martinis each
And I enjoyed the meal tremendously.


On the way back to the office,
Jane said, 'You know,
It's such a beautiful day...
We don't need to go straight back to the office,
Do We ?'


I responded, 'I guess not.
What do you have in mind ?'
She said,
'Let's drop by my apartment,
it's just around the corner.'


After arriving at her apartment,
Jane turned to me and said,
' Boss, if you don't mind,
I'm going to step into the bedroom
For just a moment.
I'll be right back.'


'Ok.' I nervously replied.




She went into the bedroom and,
After a couple of minutes,
She came out
Carrying a huge birthday cake ...
Followed
By my wife,
My kids,
And dozens of my friends
And co-workers,
All singing 'Happy Birthday'.



And I just sat there...




On the couch...






Naked.



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Pretty Cute...

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