Report on Dr. Paul Fleischman’s lecture on Vipassana Meditation
Dr. Paul R. Fleischman gave a talk on “Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path” to around two hundred people at the First Nations Longhouse’s Great Hall on September 29, 2011. He provided an detailed overview of its historical development, philosophical underpinnings, and practical requirements of this meditational practice–stressing its modern systematization and adaptation to modern lives. Dr. […]
Photos from Paul R. Fleischman’s Lecture on Vipassana Meditation
September 29, 2011 – “Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path” by Dr. Paul R. Fleischman in the First Nations Longhouse Original post for the event HERE The report can be found HERE
Reminder: Upcoming Lecture by Paul Fleischman on Vipassana Meditation
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Dr. Paul R. Fleischman, the Vipassana Teacher responsible for Outreach in the West: “Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path” Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Place: First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall, UBC Point Grey Campus Lectures are free and open […]
Public Lecture: Paul Fleischman on Vipassana Meditation
UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program presents a lecture by Dr. Paul R. Fleischman, the Vipassana Teacher responsible for Outreach in the West: “Vipassana Meditation: A Practice and a Path” Date: Thursday, 29 September 2011 Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM Place: First Nations Longhouse, 1985 West Mall, UBC Point Grey Campus Lectures are free and open […]
Report: Tim Ward’s Lecture, A “Behind the Robes” Account of Life in a Thai Monastery
On February 8, 2011, at the UBC Asian Centre Auditorium, Tim Ward addressed an audience of 30 people about his experiences as a novice in the Thai Forest tradition as part of a speaking tour to celebrate the 20th anniversary edition of his book, What the Buddha Never Taught. He signed copies of his book and […]
Report: Donald Stadtner’s Lecture on Sacred Sites of Burma
On May 29, 2011, Dr. Donald Stadtner spoke to around 40 museum-goers on a beautiful Sunday afternoon at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology. Based on his recent book, he discussed both established and new: “Sacred Sites of Burma” Stadtner discussed the characteristics of successful sacred sites and reasons why they consistently draw large numbers of […]
Report: Ven. Sik Yin Kit’s Lecture on Teaching Vipassana in Canadian Prisons
Around 90 people attended the Venerable Sik Yin Kit’s lecture on Prison Dhamma at I.K. Barber Centre, UBC campus, early Friday evening, March 18, 2011: “Dhamma in Prison: The True Transformation?” The Venerable Sik reflected on her experiences as a meditation teacher in Fraser Valley prisons. She shared many stories and her views on […]
Workshop Report: Buddhists working in Prison, Corrections, and Rehabilitation: Volunteers, Chaplains and Teachers
On March 18th, 2011, UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program hosted an informal workshop on the work of Buddhist practitioners and professionals connected to the Canadian correctional system. The workshop was a chance for participants to share their experiences, ask questions, and discuss important issues. The demand for Buddhist professionals in corrections, both as chaplains […]
Photos from Donald Stadtner’s lecture on Sacred Sites of Burma
Dr. Donald Stadtner presented a lecture at UBC’s Museum of Anthropology: A cooperative effort of the UBC Museum of Anthropology (MOA), Canadian Society for Asian Arts, Rosalie Stronck Family Foundation, and UBC’s Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program funded by The Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation. May 29, 2011 – “Sacred Sites of Burma” Original […]
Photos from the Venerable Sik Yin Kit’s Lecture on Prison Dhamma
March 18, 2011 – “Dhamma in Prison – The True Transformation?” at IK Barber Learning Centre. Original post for the event HERE