The Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada is a Canadian charitable organization incorporated in 2001, dedicated to the advancement of Buddhist education across the country. Its primary mission is to raise and accumulate funds to support Buddhist-related educational initiatives, including courses, academic programs, and the establishment of chairs and centers for Buddhist studies within Canadian universities.

Since its inception, the foundation has focused on initiating, advocating, fundraising, and donating to promote Buddhist education in Canada. The organization relies heavily on the contributions of volunteers who provide their talents, time, and energy to support its efforts. Over the years, the foundation has played a significant role in enhancing access to Buddhist educational resources and opportunities in Canadian academic and spiritual communities.

One notable initiative launched by the foundation is the Buddhist spiritual care initiative, which began in June 2014. This program collaborates with various institutions such as the Toronto Centre for Applied Buddhism, Emmanuel College, the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, and local Buddhist communities. The initiative aims to create educational opportunities for Buddhist spiritual care professionals and volunteers, thereby integrating Buddhist perspectives into spiritual care and counseling practices.

In addition to these programs, the foundation actively supports academic scholarship in Buddhist studies through grants and awards. These include conference grants designed to assist PhD students and early career scholars in presenting their research at academic conferences both within Canada and internationally. The foundation also sponsors an annual article award, which recognizes outstanding scholarly articles by graduate students or emerging scholars in Buddhist studies, often prioritizing work with Canadian connections.

Through these activities, the Buddhist Education Foundation of Canada contributes to the growth and visibility of Buddhist scholarship and practice in the Canadian educational landscape. It remains committed to fostering new ideas and approaches within the Buddhist community to further its mission of advancing Buddhist education nationally.

Business Registration Number: 869514810RR0001.

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