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Early Buddhist Wisdom: A Summer Course Designed to Inspire and Delight
Vesak: Buddha's Birthday Celebration at the Mississauga Celebration Square
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05.23.2013 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Vesak Dhamma Talk 4 (Sinhala) by Ven. Keembiela Kassapa Maha Thera
05.24.2013 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Vesak Dhamma Talk 5 (Sinhala) by Ven. Kesbewe Wansananda Thera
05.25.2013 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Vesak Dhamma Talk 6 (Sinhala) by Ven. Dorowwe Ganarathana Thera
05.26.2013 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Full Moon Poya Day Program (Sinhala)
05.26.2013 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Vesak Dhamma Talk 7 (Sinhala) by Ven. Kesbewe Wansananda Thera
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An Introduction to Buddhi
What is religion?
Religion, as understood in the West,is defined in the English Oxford dictionary, as the belief in and worship of many gods (polytheism) or one God (monotheism). Buddhism is not such a belief or worship. Therefore some writers point out that Buddhism is not a religion but an atheistic philosophy. They even equate Buddhism with Marxism as a philosophy.
A General Introduction to Meditation
By Bhikkhu Dr. Saranapala
Buddhist Chaplain, University of Toronto
Nowadays people around the globe have become fascinated with meditation. They speak about the "coolness" and instant benefits of the practice of meditation. Since everybody is talking about it based upon some initial experiences, there are many expectations of its benefits. Even medical doctors are prescribing meditation as the best medication, as a remedy to all physical and psychological illnesses. Psychologists and psychotherapists recommend meditation practice to their clients as a remedy for their problems.