News & Events

 

 March 6, 2013

 

Talk: The relevance of non-self in pre-modern Asia and the contemporary mindfulness movement by Professor Geoffrey Samuel

Please download flyer here

 

. Announcing 2013 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Contest

1st prize, $1000, 2nd prize $400, 3rd prize $200

Please submit your essays by August 31, 2013.

For further information, please see Announcement.

 

 January 23, 2013

 

Talk: Mindfulness and Social Work &

Essay Contest Award Ceremony

Please download flyer here

 

. 2012 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Contest

Prize winners

1st  prize: David Taylor:

Waking Up Twice: Bridging Buddhism and  Psychoanalysis

2nd prize: Victor Swift:

Perceiving the Link Between Cognitive Science and Buddhism

3rd prize: Catherine Lachowskyj:

An Analysis of Dependent Origination

 

 2012 Newsletter

 

Please download our newsletter here.

 

 September 22, 2012, Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival Gala 

 

Vegetarian Banquet to support the Buddha Dharma Team in the Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon/Walkathon to fundraise for the Buddhism, Psychology & Mental Health Program at the Golden Regency Restaurant at Pacific Mall, 4300 Steeles Ave. E.

Ticket: $100 – a donation receipt of $60 will be issued.

Download flyer here.

 

 October 14, 2012 (Sunday) Scotiabank Waterfront Marathon/5K Walkathon

 

Inspired by our success in 2011, we are entering again the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon/Walkathon in 2012. Your donations will help fund the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at New College, University of Toronto.

 

Support our running team “Buddha Dharma” and/or one of our runners/walkers by making an online pledge and donation at

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/befc.htm

 

Contact our Team Leader Alice Lee amleeyu@sympatico.ca to join our running team “Buddha Dharma” to walk 5K, to run a half marathon, or even a full marathon and have your friends and family support you in this good cause.

 

Download offline pledge form here.

 

Download bilingual flyer here.

 

Let us count on your support to reach our fundraising goal of $50,000!

 

 The 2012 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Prize

 

The 2012 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Competition is now accepting essay submissions. Undergraduate students attending any university are eligible to apply. In 2012, the first prize will be $1000, the second prize will be $400, and the third prize will be $200.  Deadline for submission is July 31, 2012. Please see the details in this flyer.

 

The winners of the 2011 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Competition are:

First Prize: Clara Ho

“Integrating Buddhist Conceptions of Death and Loss into Grief Counseling”

Second Prize: Aaron Prosser

“Western Phenomenology and Theravada Buddhism: A Dialogue”

A tie for Third Prize:

Scott Bassett, “The Role of Self Compassion in Mindfulness Practice”

Patrick Dolecki, “The Face of Mindsight: Mindful Meditation Facilitating Neurogenesis in the Fusiform Face Area”

 

 October 16, 2011 (Sunday) ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon/5K Walkathon

 

Help mark BEFC’s 10th Anniversary by supporting our Foundation in the 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon/Walkathon. Your donations will help fund the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at New College, University of Toronto.

 

Support our running team “Buddha Dharma” and/or one of our runners/walkers by making an online pledge and donation at

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/befc.htm

 

Contact our Team Leader Alice Lee amleeyu@sympatico.ca to join our running team “Buddha Dharma” to walk 5K, to run a half marathon, or even a full marathon and have your friends and family support you in this good cause.

 

Download Offline Pledge Form here.

 

Download bilingual flyer here.

 

Let us count on your support to reach our fundraising goal of $50,000!

 

 October 23, 2011 Luncheon Fundraiser to support the Buddha Dharma Team in the Oct. 16, 2011 ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon/5K Walkathon to support our Foundation

 

Autumn Harvest Luncheon:

On Sunday, October 23, 2011 – 11:30 am reception, 12:00 noon Luncheon

At the Music Room, Hart House, University of Toronto, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto

Tickets:  $80 – donation tax receipt of $50 will be issued to support

fundraising by the Buddha Dharma Team

 

Please contact us at BuddhistEduFoundation@rogers.com or  416-910-4858 to purchase tickets

 

Bilingual Luncheon flyer

English Luncheon flyer

Autumn 2011 Bilingual Newsletter

 

 October 16, 2011 (Sunday) ScotiaBank Waterfront Marathon/5K Walkathon

 

Help mark BEFC’s 10th Anniversary by supporting our Foundation in the 2011 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon/Walkathon. Your donations will help fund the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at New College, University of Toronto.

 

Support our running team “Buddha Dharma” and/or one of our runners/walkers by making an online pledge and donation at

http://www.torontowaterfrontmarathon.com/en/charity/befc.htm

 

Contact our Team Leader Alice Lee amleeyu@sympatico.ca to join our running team “Buddha Dharma” to walk 5K, to run a half marathon, or even a full marathon and have your friends and family support you in this good cause.

 

Download Offline Pledge Form here.

 

Download bilingual flyer here.

 

Let us count on your support to reach our fundraising goal of $50,000!

 

 Friday May 27, 2011 Dunhuang Art:

Expressions of Compassion & Wisdom – a slide lecture presentation

 

Speaker: Ksanti Wong, Executive Editor of Dunhuang Academy, Gansu, China

Location: Kowloon, Hong Kong

See Flyer for details.

 

 Sunday, May 1, 2011 Learning Event on Buddhist Education for Youth

 

At the Main Activity Hall, Multi-Faith Centre (Koffler House), University of Toronto

569 Spadina Ave. (south of Harbord Street) “Event Poster

 

Keynote address

By Professor Jack Miller

Professor, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

The Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto

 

Topic:

Education for Compassion and Wisdom,

a holistic approach

 

Concurrent Workshops

 

Workshop Topics:

·         Approaches to exploring Dharma with youth

·         Expectation for Dharma learning in Buddhist communities in Toronto

·         How are Dharma teachings relevant to the day-to-day life of children and youth in Toronto

 

Youth and adolescence/Parents/Teachers/Students/Educators/Community Organizers & Volunteers/Interested Members of the Buddhist communities & Public Welcome

 

The event will commence with Artistic Performances by youth from Buddhist communities,

And end with a joint discussion on possible strategies and action plans for youth education

in Toronto

 

Please register by e-mailing Chris Ng at BuddhistEduFoundation@rogers.com

Call 416-910-4858 for further details

 

 The 2011 Buddhist Education Foundation Essay Prize

 

In order to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of our Foundation, we have established the Buddhist Education Foundation Essay prize. Students attending any Canadian university are eligible to apply. In 2011, the first prize will be $1000, the second prize will be $400, and the third prize will be $200.  Deadline for submission is May 15, 2011. Please see the details in this document.

 

 Panel Discussion & Musical Performance Event in Hong Kong

   ~~The Music and Words of Buddhist Wisdom~~

 

Thursday, January 13, 2011, 7:00 to 9:00 pm

31 Tai Yip Street, 8th Floor, Kwun Tong Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 

Speakers/Performer:

Dr. CF Lee, Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Lok Sang Ho, Professor, Lingnan University, Hong Kong

(PowerPoint Presentations entitled “Way of Life” and “Gift of Flowers

Dr. Simon Wong, Associate Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Dr. Henry Shui, lecturer, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

 Ven. Yuen Guing, Dharma teacher and singer/promoter of Zen music & poetry

See poster

 

 Newsletter No. 5 (Annual Report) November 2010 – view 8 pages here.

 

 November 6, 2010, Vegetarian Banquet Fundraiser

 

Vegetarian Banquet to celebrate Medicine Buddha Day

at Pearl Harbourfront Restaurant, Suite 200 – 207 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto.

A donation was made to New College, U of T, to support the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program.

 

 Panel Discussion Event in Hong Kong

   ~~Life, Happiness, and Buddhism~~

 

Saturday, December 12, 2009, 3:00 to 5:00 pm

23 Jordon Road, 4th Floor, Kowloon, Hong Kong

 

Speakers:

Dr. CF Lee, Professor, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Dr. Lok Sang Ho, Professor, Lingnan University, Hong Kong Dr. Ho’s Ppt Presentation

Dr. Simon Wong, Associate Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

 Dr. SW Yuen, Associate Professor, Dharmasthiti Cultural College

See poster

 

 Newsletter No. 3 Summer 2008 (pages 1 & 2)

 

 November 1, 2009, Vegetarian Banquet Fundraiser to launch $1.5 million fundraising campaign

 

Vegetarian Banquet to celebrate Bodhisattva of Compassion Day

at Pearl Harbourfront Restaurant, Suite 200 – 207 Queen’s Quay West, Toronto

(Tel: 416-203-1233).

 

Ticket: $150/person. A charitable tax receipt of $100 will be issued for each ticket.

Please purchase tickets at Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple, 300 Bathurst Street, Toronto or at Pearl Harbourfront Restaurant. Please call  416-993-1940 for more information.

 

All proceeds will go to support the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program at the University of Toronto

 

October 4 and 5, 2009, 11 am.

Public Lecture by Ven. Yin Tak of Tung Lin Kok Yuen (Canada) Society

 

 Cantonese lecture on Buddhist Theories and Practice to be held at the William Doo Auditorium, New College, U of T, 45 Willcocks Street, Toronto. Free admission.

 

Our Foundation’s Secretary received an Arbor Award in September 2009

 

 Ms. Chris Ng, Co-founder and Secretary of BEFC, received an Arbor Award from the University of Toronto for her outstanding volunteer service to raise the profile of Buddhist studies at the university.

 

Professor Tony Toneatto received Award for Teaching Excellence in May 2009

 

 Professor Toneatto who teaches Buddhist Psychology – Theories and Applications (a course sponsored by our Foundation) was nominated by undergraduate students for teaching excellence.  He was one of five professors selected to receive the U.T.S.U/APUS Undergraduate Teaching Awards for teaching excellence in 2008/2009.

 

Exciting news in April 2009 – a MILESTONE for Buddhist studies in Canada

 

 Completion of a gift agreement between our Foundation and the University of Toronto

  

A Buddhist Education Foundation Fund (expandable 5-year, pledge of $60,000/year totaling $300,000) at New College is created to fund

(1) up to two and a half regular courses,

(2) two half special topic courses,

(3) speakers’ series and conference

annually in the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program.

 

A Buddhist Education Foundation Endowment Fund (pledge of $1.5 million) at the University of Toronto is created to endow the Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program. This fund will enable the creation of a comprehensive, interdisciplinary academic and research unit for the study of Buddhism at the University of Toronto. We will need the generosity of the Buddhist community to contribute toward this endowment fund as our gift to the future generation!                                                       

 

 Newsletter No. 3 Summer 2008 (pages 1 & 2)

 

                                          News

 

 The Buddhism, Psychology and Mental Health Program and its courses experience very robust growth in student enrolments. In the fall of 2010, there are 120 students  enrolled to graduate with this minor degree. In the school year of 2010 to 2011, there are 355 student registrations in 7 courses with an additional 109 on the waiting lists.



    Events

 VEGETARAIN BANQUET ~ a Buddhist Studies Fund-raiser, Sunday October 19, 2008

Music and Dance Performances * Buddhist Arts and Crafts Sale  

 

  Date and Time: Sunday October 19, 2008, 6:30 pm Reception, 7:00 pm Dinner
  Place: Diamond Banquet Hall, Unit 1, First Markham Place, 3225 Highway 7 East, Markham
  Ticket: $120/person ~ a charitable donation receipt of $80 will be issued

 

Proceeds were donated to University of Toronto

  Tickets may be purchased at:

  Ching Kwok Buddhist Temple  300 Bathurst Street (Mon. to Sun., 9 am to 5 pm)

  Cham Shan Temple  7254 Bayview Ave. (Mon. to Sun., 10 am to 3 pm)

  Diamond Banquet Hall  Unit 1, First Markham Place, 3225 Highway 7 East, Markham

  New College, University of Toronto 416-978-2461 fang.zhang@utoronto.ca

  Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada 416-910-4858     BuddhistEduFoundation@rogers.com

 

Please make cheques payable to “Buddhist Education Foundation for Canada

 

View  poster here.

 

 BUDDHISM and MENTAL HEATH FORUM, Sunday May 25, 2008

Speakers:

 

  Juhn Ahn, Ph.D.,
    Assistant Professor, Department and Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto
  Kate Kitchen, MSW, RSW,
    Advanced Practice Clinician, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
  Tony Toneatto, PhD., CPsych
    Senior Scientist, Clinical Research Department, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and
    Associate Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Public Health Sciences, U of   Toronto

 

William Doo Auditorium, New College, University of Toronto

45 Willcocks Street

 

View  poster here.

Newsletter No. 2 Fall 2006 (page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4)

 

 

 

 

 

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