Making Canada a More Mindful and Kind Nation
With the Urban Buddhist Monk
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION – A HEALTHY MIND PROMOTES A HEALTHY NATION
To bring awareness of good values in people
To promote physical and mental fitness and mental health
To promote a way of life based on tolerance, concord and kindness
To promote good will and harmony in action, speech and thought
To make Canada the happiest, healthiest, kindest and the most peaceful nation through mindful meditation
To lead by example, as a Mindful Nation, and collaborate with other nations to shape a more Mindful World
Canada 150 Medal and Sesquicentennial Community Award
The Urban Buddhist Monk, Bhante Saranapala, has been honoured with the “Canada 150 Medal and Sesquicentennial Community Award” from the Government of Canada. On behalf of the Government, Hon. Peter Fonseca, Member of Parliament for Mississauga East Cooksville, bestowed the medal and award to Bhante Saranapala in recognition of his effort in "Making Canada a More Mindful and Kinder Nation" and in recognition of his accomplishments in our community by promoting a diverse and inclusive Canada ??. Bhante Saranapala is one of the 25 recipients of this medal and award in the Mississauga East Cooksville region. A big thank-you to Hon. Peter Fonseca MP and Government of Canada for this recognition with the Canada 150 medal and Sesquicentennial Community Award
Who's Speaking?
Dr. Mitchell AbramsCanadian Radiologist / Founder The Dr. Bird Foundation
Ven.Bhante SaranapalaGlobal Teacher of Mindfulness Meditation & Founder of Making Canada a More Mindful and Kinder nation
Peter FonsecaMember of Parliament for Mississauga East-Cooksville
Dr. Pankaj Seth, NDNaturopath and Meditation teacher
Dr. Norman FarbLeading Researcher Neuroscience of Mindfulness
Angela GevaudanTEMA Ambassador, Atlantic Canada
Event Schedule
08 Oct, 2017
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration | ..... | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | |
| 2 | Welcome Ceremony (keynote speech / VIP speech) | ..... | 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | |
| 3 | Making Canada a mindful Nation - Why? And How? | Ven.Bhante Saranapala | 12.30 PM - 01.15 PM | |
| 4 | Neuroscience and Wellness | Dr. Norman Farb | 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM | |
| 5 | Mindful Breath for Mental Health | Dr. Pankaj Seth, ND | 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM | |
| 6 | Mindfulness Break - Coffee / Mandalas & Music | ..... | 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM | |
| 7 | Power of Awareness and Self Care | Angela Gevaudan | 03:15 PM - 04:00 PM | |
| 8 | Power of the Arts and Mindfulness: Stitching the Social Fabric Together | Dr. Mitchell Abrams | 04:00 PM - 04:45 PM | |
| 9 | Group Meditation Session | ..... | 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM | |
| 10 | Closing Ceremony | ..... | 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM |
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