Storytelling in Ancient India [ Lecture and Storytelling]
Stories transport us to another time and place.  On Wednesday, March 5, journey with Surya Academy as we explore a rich tapestry of story stemming from Ancient Indian.  From jungles to villages, castles to huts, audiences of all ages will enjoy the tales of the evening.
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Vaastu Shastra – The Indian Feng Shui [ Lecture ] with Vaastu Consultant Suresh Jaura Long before the development of Feng Shui in China, there was Vaastu!  Vaastu Shastra deals with various aspects of designing and building living environments that are in harmony with physical and metaphysical forces.  It gives us useful and practical tips on how to create a healthy and harmonious living and work environment. Location: Fairview Library, 35 Fairview Mall Drive (Don Mills/Sheppard), Room A (4th Floor), Toronto, Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Buddhism – Tales and Teachings [ Lecture ]
with Surya Academy Director, Anil N. Persaud

Shaped by the prince Siddhartha Gautama, the teachings of compassion and liberation which we today call Buddhism have a richness that make this philosophy especially intriguing for our times.   
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Great Minds of Hindu India - [ Intensive ]
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What is a Human Being?  What is a Hindu?...through the Bhagavad-Gita [ Workshop ]
A workshop with members of the DM Youth group on the nature of identity through a marvellously profound and symbolic text of wisdom.

Part II: What is a Human Being?  What is a Hindu?...through the Bhagavad-Gita [ Workshop ]
Continuing from the first workshop held in March with members of the DM Youth group we will further explore the nature of identity through a marvellously profound and symbolic text of wisdom.  Note, attendance at the first workshop is not required in order to participate in this workshop.

Wisdom of India: Ghandi and the Buddha - [ Lecture ]
A recap of the first two lectures in the Wall of Peace Lecture Series, the Gandhi & The Buddha lecture reflects on two of the most appealing figures to come out of India…a couple thousand years apart.

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Wisdom of India II: Mahavir & Guru Nanak - [ Lecture ]
The third and fourth profiles in the Wall of Peace Lecture Series features the life and teachings of Mahavir and Guru Nanak. Not as famous as the Buddha or Gandhi, these historic figures nevertheless have an appealing power that transcends their time and place in history.  As these men have moved from the realm of history to that of legend in India, we will rediscover the historic aspects of their lives and the timeless aspects of their teachings.

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