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🌸 A DAY OF COMMUNITY ENGAGED BUDDHISM 🌸Honouring 2,500 Years of Full Ordination of Buddhist Nuns (Bhikkhunī Ordination)
Celebrating Buddhist Heritage, Wisdom, Equality, and Compassion
You are warmly invited to join us for a special day of Buddhist learning, reflection, and community engagement at the University of Toronto.
This meaningful gathering brings together Buddhist monastics, scholars, community leaders, and members of the public to explore Buddhist philosophy, the historical contributions of Buddhist nuns, and the relevance of Buddhist teachings to contemporary society.
📅 Monday, November 9, 2026
🕑 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 William Doo Auditorium, New College, University of Toronto
45 Willcocks Street, Toronto
🌿 Programme Highlights
🏵️ 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Buddhist Community Booths**
Meet Buddhist organisations, explore community initiatives, and discover opportunities for learning, spiritual practice, and engagement.
📖 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Public Talk and Discussion
“Who Am I? Confucian Ethics and Relationships, the Western Individual, and Buddhist Non-Self”
🎤 Speaker: Venerable Bhikkhunī Aloka
🌏 Presented in Mandarin Chinese with English translation.
🪷 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Meditation, Panel and Discussion
“The Past and Present of Bhikkhunī Ordination”
Explore the 2,500-year history of fully ordained Buddhist nuns, their contributions to Buddhism, and the importance of preserving the Bhikkhunī tradition for future generations.
Panelists: Visita Sirin Leelaratna and Venerable Bhikkhunī Thich nu Tinh Quang
Moderator: Dr. Henry Shiu
🌼 7:10 PM – 8:30 PM | Public Talk and Discussion (English)
“From the Ideal of Individual Autonomy to Buddhist Non-Self”
🎤 Speaker: Venerable Bhikkhunī Aloka
An engaging exploration of identity, freedom, relationships, well-being, and Buddhist wisdom in the age of artificial intelligence.
✨ FREE ADMISSION | ALL ARE WELCOME
☕ Refreshments will be served.
📩 Registration: Please email the names of attendees to [email protected]
🌐 www.appliedbuddhism.ca
Presented by: Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism
Sponsored by: New College, University of Toronto, and Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada
Let us come together to honour the remarkable legacy of Buddhist nuns, celebrate the richness of Buddhist traditions, and strengthen our shared commitment to wisdom, compassion, and inclusive communities.
Everyone is warmly welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.
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William Doo Auditorium, 45 Willcocks St, Toronto, ON M5S 1C7, Canada
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