[Blog] 2015 American Academy of Religions Conference Reflection

By Annie Heckman A contributor for the Canadian Journal of Buddhist Studies News Blog asked me to draft a brief reflection about attending the 2015 American Academy of Religion Conference in Atlanta, Georgia from November 21-24. As a first-time attendee, I found that the formal contours of the experience stood out: the format, the hierarchies, …

The University of Toronto/McMaster University Yehan Numata Program Lecture Series, 2015-2016 Schedule

By Larissa Fardelos The University of Toronto/McMaster University Yehan Numata Program in Buddhist Studies hosts an annual lecture series that invites Buddhist Studies scholars from around the globe to Southern Ontario for public lectures and reading groups at both University of Toronto and McMaster University. A uniquely collaborative Buddhist Studies program between the two universities, …

[Event Announcement] Mani Rimdu: Tibetan Buddhist Ritual and Sand Mandala Event

On January 25-29, 2016 a 5 day ritual construction of a Tibetan Buddhist Sand Mandala will take place at University of Toronto in the Multi-faith Centre (Koffler House). The event is free and open to the public from 10AM - 5PM daily, and there will be three special events of interest: Ceremony of the Opening …