Category : Buddhist

471. Buddha’s Birthday, Bonnie Crombie, and Rohingya

Ruth writes: I used to suggest that visiting a Buddhist temple during a festival was the best time for newcomers to learn about Buddhism.

466. Doors Open May 23 and 24 — 2015

Ruth writes: I look forward every year to the Doors Open opportunities coming up again this weekend. It gives me a chance to just

459. Interfaith Dialogues, Tibetan Events, & Buddhist Relics – 2015

Ruth writes: Coming up in May are some events of interest to people who want to learn about other religions.  Please mark your calendar

512. Conduct the TSO on Culture Days – 2014

  Ruth writes: I’ve just been reading the list of Culture Days events in Toronto. This is a weekend with cultural concerts, lessons, tours

Ruth writes: It took four Tibetan monks eight days to make a Chenrezig Sand Mandala for the birthday of the Dalai Lama last week

482. My Typical Weekend in Multicultural Toronto 2014 (with video)

Ruth writes: Someone asked me the other day if I went to all the festivals in Toronto. Yikes! I once counted one year’s worth

479. Multicultural Doors Open May 24 & 25, 2014

  Ruth writes: For people who hesitate to just walk into a building of another religion or cultural group, here’s your once-a-year opportunity. The

462. A Feast for Monks in the Thai Temple – 2014

  I met Yoke at a festival in a Laotian temple last November. She invited me to the Thai temple where she cooks for

442. Free or Inexpensive Christmas-Break Family Activities 2013

  Toronto District School Board’s Christmas Break starts Friday, December 20. The children will be back in school on Monday, January 5, 2014.  Lucky

427. Report on a Laotian Festival in Toronto 2013

 Except for the snow shovel, it was like being back in Laos. I slipped off my shoes outside the red door of the temple