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Understanding the Difficulties That Arise on the Path

As founder of the Forum of An Interview with Living and Dying and the well-known author of The ANDREW Power and the Pain, Dr. An- drew Holecek teaches semi- nars throughout the country HOLECEK on spiritual hardship and the Tibetan views of life, death, and beyond. teaching applies particularly to people who are no longer win- Jeff Cox: What moved you to write dow shopping and have some about the pain that happens on the mileage under them in terms of How to Heal Using Sound spiritual path ? practice. by TENZIN WANGYAL Andrew Holecek: There are JC: People need to see the connec- many books that extol the benefits tions between what comes up in their of practice. They discuss the sunny lives and the effort they are putting of space, and in space there are side of . Obviously we into the practice. The very fact of first place—we did not want to This invaluable teaching on awareness and energy. When need to hear this—otherwise, why having some challenges is actually a deal with them. healing physical and psy- these three aspects—open space, would we get involved in some- sign of progress. Meditation gives us a second chological problems using clear awareness, and spontane- thing that guarantees hardships? AH: This is the exactly the case. chance to relate to unwanted ex- sound—used since ancient ous energy—are not in harmony, But during my twenty years as We could summarize the entire perience in a healthy way that is times in —is adapted physical illness may form. It can a meditation instructor I started path into one word—relaxing. based on equanimity and accep- from The Tibetan of Body, be important to rely on conven- hearing a consistent litany of Relaxing into the nature of your tance. It is a second chance to pu- Speech and Mind, by best-sell- tional healing methods to treat difficulties—I've talked with own mind. However, when we rify . In order to wake up, ing author Tenzin Wangyal the form of an illness, for exam- many meditators. For this reason start to relax, the repressed ele- you have to face the shadow side Rinpoche. ple, having surgery to remove I wanted to write something that ments of the body/mind come that you have stuffed into your diseased tissue. But you can also would encourage people by tell- up—it is like a Pandora's box. We body/mind. focus on healing the space, aware- ing the that they are not alone in discover that there is a reason we When you get on the path, you A chapter of the Mother ness, and energy through the use their difficulties on the path. This repressed these elements in the need to realize that you are ask- describes various syllables of sound. Combined with the ing for it! When we get it and are you can sound to remove mental breath and prana, sound not only unhappy about it, it is because obscurations, cut through energy can help alleviate the symptoms we didn't read the fine print in blocks, and even heal pain and of illness, it can also address the the path contract. physical illness. source of illness. Nothing is guar- These "regressive" experienc- How can sound heal a physi- anteed, but a strong possibility for es, such as your life falling apart, cal ailment? Every part of your healing through sound exists. (Continued on page 7) physical body has a foundation (Continued on page 5) PAID PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PERMIT NO. 746 ITHACA, NY14851 PATIENCE on the Path by JETSUNMA

and enough pleasure so that we Patience may not be the flash- don't totally despair. We have to iest of all of the virtues, but appreciate that and not always it's one that allows us to get look for everything to be just through each day with some lovely. And so when things do go Usually we live our whole lives measure of grace. In this ex- wrong, when we do meet people trying to avoid pain and attract cerpt from Into the Heart of Life, who are difficult, instead of fall- pleasure; we are afraid that we Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo offers ing into despair or trying to run will experience more pain than a fresh look at the importance away or drug ourselves into not pleasure. This creates a very in- of being patient, in the deep- acknowledging it, we make use secure and fearful mind, because est sense of the word. of that situation. We make use of we know that we cannot have one it through our intelligence. without the other. But we can face Patience isn't something pas- everything within a spacious yet In there sive—it is very active and very grounded mind. When we deal are many levels of beings. But intelligent. It is important, in all skillfully with both the pleasure the human realm is considered circumstances, to have this kind and the pain, where is the fear? ideal because we supposedly of openness, so that when things There is no hope and fear in that have intelligence and we also go well we can be happy, but kind of mind. Whatever comes, have choice. We have the bal- when things don't go so well we we can deal with it; whoever ance between pain and pleasure: can still be okay. We can deal with comes, we can deal with them. BUY DIRECT FROM SNOW LION enough pain to keep us awake it. We learn through patience to I want to express this clearly be as stable as a mountain. 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So it is really important to not necessarily need to ditch the seemingly inappropriate ways, what advice do you give students who are one who is patient and doesn't develop the quality of standing whole thing and say, "Let's try interpreting this? Is it even acceptable to leave a teacher once you have hit back is much stronger than back and observing the situation again somewhere else," nor just made a commitment to him? the person who hits. Movies un- by seeing and hearing ourselves. carry on because we are too tired TetsunmaTenzin Palmo: Personally, I think that we should nev- fortunately tend to model a very But to see and hear ourselves ac- and worn down to think of how er completely surrender our own integrity. I think that it's a big macho culture where, if someone curately we have to take into ac- to get out of it. mistake to think that once you have taken on the teacher that's it, annoys us, we just bash him, or count the tone of our voice. We We all have the possibility for and whatever he does you have to see it with pure perception. Of kick him in the face, or blow him may think later, "Oh, but I only change. It does not matter how course, you know, one can point to and and Marpa up, and that's the solution. But said this and this and this." Yet long something has been going and , but nonetheless I think that's quite dangerous. of course that is not the solution perhaps it wasn't what we said on—our ways of acting and speak- The point is that the students are the children and the teacher is to anything, as we know very ing—we can change. When some- the parent. A good parent helps the child to mature properly, to not well. If something upsets us and thing is not right, when something endlessly be a child. And if a parent is abusive, then just because they annoys us, maybe we should re- are the parent doesn't mean that the child should be left in their care. ally look into our own mind. In If a teacher really acts inappropriately or requests inappropriate be- the movie Star Wars, there is one We all have the possibil- havior on the part of the student, then the student has the right, also scene where Luke Skywalker gets ity for change. It does as a human being, to say, "No, I'm very sorry, I don't accept that," angry as he faces the Dark Em- not matter how long or, "Well, okay, explain why you're doing this," And if the teacher peror. He begins to verbally abuse something has been him, saying that he would always will not explain, or their explanation doesn't ring true, then I think I going on—our ways of it's perfectly appropriate to say be against him and his evil ways with all due respect, "Well, I'm and so on. And the Dark Emper- I acting and speaking — sorry, I am going to find some- or says, "Yes, go for it. Get angry. J we can change. one else." Because quite frank- Hate me. Work to destroy me be- ly, many teachers, even though cause as long as you are angry to- is negative, when something is they might be very charismatic ward me, as long as you hate me, out of balance, then this is our op- and even have some genuine you are on our side." but rather how we said it that portunity to really try to bring it experience and realization, Now when we are cultivating brought difficulty. We need to be back into balance again. After all, might also have a big shadow the practice of taking the Dharma aware of our tone of voice, the if there is estrangement between which they're not facing and into our everyday life, where bet- way we act, our body language. two people, originally there must which their culture doesn't ter to exercise this practice of pa- And we need to pay attention have been some care involved. So encourage them to face. And tience than with our family, our to the way we relate to children, then, what went wrong? This is in dealing with that shadow, colleagues, and people we deal and how we may affect the way our area of practice. This is where we have to use our common with every day? On the whole children relate to themselves—it we can really learn what is going sense. If the relationship cre- it's easier to be patient and un- is all interconnected. This is our on within us. We do not need to Sometimes, even if the ates a lot of inner distress and derstanding with strangers, but field of practice. This is where we put the blame all on the other, nor is sitting in front of trauma, then this is spiritually our real challenge comes from have to transform. do we need to put the blame all you, you can feel there's not in the least bit helpful. So the people who are close to us. It's no good having love and on ourselves. We just need to see a thousand miles be- without creating a lot of pub- Some of you, I am sure, get on kindness for the rest of the world the situation clearly. Then we can tween you; likewise, you licity or difficulty, one can just beautifully with your families. if we cannot deal with those who decide whether or not something can be a thousand miles simply say, "Thank you very You never have any arguments, are closest to us. We have to start can be done. much for all your teachings," everything is complete bliss and where we are. For some reason, Every situation we meet in . away and feel that the and leave. joy, and it is as if you were in the we have some karmic relation- life is an area for our practice. It guru is right there, sitting I don't think the Tibetans realm of celestials. That is won- ships—we are interconnected, is where we have to work. It is in your heart. themselves have really re- we are responsible for each not glamorous. It is not roman-

solved this point. We see the Relating to the Guru illustration by other. Sometimes, there are part- tic. It is not esoteric and exotic. teacher as the Buddha, first of all so that we don't get attached to the Gary Waters ners who are mismatched and it But it is where we can learn in personality and the appearance of the teacher. We're not going for Gary Waters has exhibited paintings would obviously be better if they this lifetime. We are all where we to their personality; we're going for refuge to their buddha extensively in and is represented in parted. I don't mean that couples are right now because of causes public and private collections. In 1991 Gary nature, which they have realized and we have not, and to their abil- left the U.K. and moved to southwest France have to stay together forever and which we ourselves have created. ity to transmit that realization. So therefore one sees them in an ide- where he continues painting and doing ever, just because it is a way of And so what are we going to do? alized form. But at the same time, we have to realize that we are do- illustration work. For more information see: practicing patience. But nonethe- It is up to us. ing that for the sake of devotion and they are also human beings. If http://garywaters.fr and illustrations at less, while one is in any kind of http://garywaters.e-monsite.com —adapted from Into the Heart occasionally they act inappropriately—for example, they lose their relationship, even if one is going of Life by Tenzin Palmo ■ temper over something about which there is no reason to lose your temper and they really are angry—then one can say, "Well, they are also human beings and it doesn't matter; they have given so much through teaching and they have so many good qualities," and INTO THE HEART OF LIFE leave that aside. But if they consistently are acting in questionable by Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo ways—like being very greedy, or wanting sexual relationships with 192 pp., paper. #INHELI $18.95, OUR PRICE $13.26 their students, or accumulating a lot of money and then giving it to The real test of our Buddhist practice happens not on the cushion or their family or building themselves great palaces and starving their in the protected space of retreat but moment-to-moment in daily life, monks, et cetera—then I think it is perfectly valid to question their particularly when we find ourselves in uncomfortable situations. How do conduct. Even in the ordinary world people don't act like this. we respond? In this book, one of the most respected Western figures of Q: The teacher/student relationship is fundamental in Tibetan . contemporary Buddhism, Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo, offers insights gleaned In reality, in the West, only a few can be so lucky to have a traditional from more than forty years of engagement with Buddhist practice. Her per- guru/student relationship. So, often it happens to a practitioner that after spective is vast, with a well-grounded understanding of how the timeless some years there is less enthusiasm and interest. What can you advise to Buddhist teachings apply to the demands and challenges of modern life. those in such a situation ? Down-to-earth, approachable, and deeply informative, this collection of talks and dialogues covers a wide range of topics, always returning to JTP: The important thing is to realize that even in a traditional guru / practical reflections on how we can enhance the quality of our lives and student relationship, it's not really so necessary to always be around develop more sanity, fulfillment, wisdom, and compassion. Into the Heart the guru. Once one has made a connection, even if one doesn't see of Life is addressed to a general audience and presents practical advice the guru very often and the guru is very far away, still one can keep that can be applied whether or not one is a Buddhist. the inner heart connection. For example, in the Tibetan tradition, there are very beautiful for calling on the guru from afar. "Into the Heart of Life radiates Jetsunma's enthusiasm for life and makes the Buddha's teachings readily And especially if these are set to a melody and one can sing them available so that we can integrate them seamlessly into our being, thus transforming ourselves from the from the heart—they create that connection with the guru, because inside out. Readers will feel that Jetsunma is sitting right there with them, talking over a cup of tea." it's a mind-to-mind connection. Sometimes, even if the lama is sit- -, author of Buddhism for Beginners and Working with Anger ting in front of you, you can feel there's a thousand miles between you; likewise, you can be a thousand miles away and feel that the guru is right there, sitting in your heart. At the same time, one has to realize that the ultimate guru is one's own buddha nature: it's the nature of the mind, and one has to cultivate being able to be cen- The Eight of "I have been reading the tered within one's own innate awareness and not depend so much Sadhana Practice Snow Lion Journal for on an external relationship. Because when one is in the nature of years, and passing it on to Empowerments, Teachings, Meditation the mind, then one is indeed one with the guru. This is why when my students and friends. It November 3-13, 2011 we do guru we absorb the guru into ourselves—to realize that is one of the best friends of his/her mind and our own mind have become one. This is very Gochen Sang-Ngag Tibet and Buddhism, and important to realize. The ultimate guru is our own innate wisdom, after, twenty years remains and if we can access and cultivate that, then the enthusiasm for the Rinpoche the pre-eminent catalogue Dharma just bubbles up endlessly. It doesn't depend on external Chagdud Gonpa Rigdzin Ling of books in this field that we shots of inspiration from an actual person. Junction City, have today." —adapted from Into the Heart of Life by JetsunmaTenzin Palmo ■ www.chagdud.org —LAMA

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MEDITATION: Dealing with Three Types of Laziness

Go for the stability, then the clarity by GEN LAMRIMPA, translated and edited by B. ALAN WALLACE Q: How can one develop greater clarity without yielding to scattering, tensing up the mind, and giving rise to stress? A: As one is cultivating stability, one should be especially on We're endlessly creative in guard for the arising of laxity. For the development of clarity the finding various avenues for mind needs to be elated, aroused. This can be done by means of our laziness. Gen - reflecting on uplifting subjects, the fully endowed human life, the pa—here translated by B. benefits of shamatha, and the like. As you set forth in the medita- Alan Wallace—gives practi- tion, you must alternate the emphases in the practice: being on cal, expert advice on apply- guard for the arising of laxity and watching carefully the state of ing specific antidotes to coun- your clarity; and being on guard against excitement or scattering teract our laziness, whatever and checking on the strength of your stability. its guises. This adaptation is So, at first you are emphasizing one, then the other, and no one from How To Practice Shama- but you can determine what the suitable level of awareness is. tha Meditation: The Cultiva- When you are developing the strength of clarity, there is a ten- tion of Meditative Quiescence. dency for excitement to arise. If you feel it arising, taper off a bit on the clarity side. Likewise, when you are going for stability, you Laziness is a mental factor iden- ancy brings an immediate end to How does one cultivate tified as a lack of delight in the laziness. For those who have at- pliancy? wholesome, the virtuous. This is tained shamatha, it is a tremen- "When I increase my its aspect. Its function is to distract dous boon for cultivating the Enthusiasm enthusiasm, going for one from wholesome activity. succeeding stages on the path to This is a mental factor which de- clarity, my mind gets There are three types of laziness: awakening. lights in virtue. That is its aspect. It is the means by which we culti- excited; whereas when a) The laziness that is attracted to This does not mean that you should forget about it now be- vate pliancy. my mind gets more bad actions, in this particular case the things that turn one away cause it comes to its full bloom The function of enthusiasm is stable I tend more from the practice of shamatha. It only after you attain shamatha. that it brings about various in- towards laxity.... manifests itself as indulgence in There are many stages to the prac- sights along the path to awaken- What am I to do?" other kinds of activity. tice. Pliancy comes in brief flashes ing. Enthusiasm is also defined as a state of happiness, something b) The laziness of sloth is fre- in the beginning. As the practice that delights in virtue. The perse- quently identified with procras- matures, the flashes become - vering cultivation of enthusiasm tination. Under its influence one ments; the moments become sec- yields as its result the attainment thinks, "It really would be good onds; the seconds become min- are prone to laxity arising. When you see that happening, then of pliancy, which is, in its turn, to meditate, but not quite yet. I utes; and on it goes. Practicing you want to uplift the mind. What you want is to balance right in the direct antidote to laziness. think I'll take a nap." Those who shamatha is like sharpening the the middle. The middle is something that can only be sought out How does one cultivate suffer from this form of laziness by means of your own experience. enthusiasm? Essentially, we find ourselves in the predicament of Chandrag- are attached to lying around. I Laziness is a mental omin (Candragomin), who wrote a verse that can be paraphrased: c) The last type of laziness is self- I factor identified as a lack Aspiration "When I increase my enthusiasm, going for clarity, my mind gets denigrating laziness. You will ; of delight in the whole- In this context aspiration refers know you are suffering from it to a wholesome wish for attain- excited; whereas when my mind gets more stable I tend more to- I some, the virtuous. wards laxity. I find it very hard to find that middle ground. What when you put yourself down by ment and realization, not just any thinking, "I couldn't do it even if kind of base desire. It is through am I to do?" blade of an axe. It is not accom- I tried. Why bother?" In this con- this wholesome aspiration that What you do is gradually seek out that middle path by means plished with a single stroke. text, the nature of laziness is not enthusiasm is cultivated. of your own experience. The more you practice, the more expe- You sharpen the axe so you can being attracted to or interested in How does one cultivate rience you acquire, and the more clarity you gain as to how to cut down a tree. If you don't cut it the cultivation of concentration, aspiration? develop your practice. down, you've wasted your time. but being interested in and at- One thing to remember as you enter the first stages of practice In similar fashion, you practice Faith tracted to other activities. It acts is that at the outset there tends to be a strong urge to get better shamatha in order to cultivate the as a serious obstacle to entering The cause of faith in shamatha is clarity fast. Don't go for it. Be satisifed with a rather poor quality subsequent stages of the path. into the practice of concentration. a mind that clearly recalls the vir- of clarity and really go for stability. The appropriate process is to If you attain shamatha and fail For practice in progress, it acts as tues and benefits of mental qui- start by trying to establish stability in a very gradual and gentle to take that next step, you have an obstacle to the continuation of escence. That mind is marked by way. Upon that basis, clarity can then be developed. In the early expended your time and energy that practice by interrupting its the aspect of faith. stages of your practice it may be that clarity is surprisingly good. for nothing. There are three types of faith: Because the mind is so prone to attachment and excitement you continuity. a) Faith of belief may feel the irresistible urge to go 'for even more clarity. It's a trap. If you follow that route, the clarity will become an obstacle. Four Antidotes to Laziness b) Lucid faith Therefore, first of all, emphasize stability. Pliancy* * Pliancy: (1) Physical pliancy is a sensation c) Faith of an active aspiration one feels in the body; a very pleasurable The faith referred to here in- —adapted from How To Practice Shamatha Meditation This is the first and most direct tactile sensation associated with the antidote to laziness; however, it movement of subtle energies, or prana, cludes all three. The faith of belief comes into full play only when within the body. (2) Mental pliancy is an is fundamental to the other two. the practice reaches advanced actual mental event which renders the body It entails the conviction that there "Now I've found your site I'm finding it difficult to log out stages. The joy that is born in pli- and mind "fit for action " and serviceable. (Continued on page 20) and get on with everyday life! Love it!!"—a customer

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If you try these prac- power of clear, pure sound will Rather than always searching part of the body affects another tices yourself and incorporate always be available whenever you for happiness outside ourselves, them into your life, the healing need it. ■ we are shown how to look from a wider perspective and see the I Not only can sound constantly present opportunity • help you to overcome for reflection and connection physical illnesses, but with the joyful formless truth that is our authentic nature, and that can lead Humming Is a Natural Cure to the joy and peace inherent in us all. • by clearing blockages Tenzin Wangyal draws on a vast system of knowledge to show the many in the , it also for Sinusitis ways that body, speech, and mind can be utilized as doorways to hap- • helps you cultivate piness, contentment, better health, and ultimately liberation. 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UNDERSTANDING THE ments are brought into the light based. This is why so many au- tracting away from what we don't patterns are basically synony- DIFFICULTIES THAT ARISE of consciousness, this is part of thentic traditions are called "war- know. Without some preparation, mous with ego. Ego is the un- ON THE PATH the liberating process. Trungpa rior traditions." a practitioner is likely to run from skillful habit of looking at reality Continued from page 1 Rinpoche and others recognized Actually, fear is the indicator this experience of panic or fear in terms of self and other. Ego is that the psychological schools in of where we should go in order when it comes to the surface. the archetype of habit—habits can be good news. You are start- the West are profound contribu- to grow. It is a marker of igno- When we look within we of- give us a sense of solace, stability ing to get someplace when you tors to the process of waking up. rance; we are afraid of what we ten find demons—we need to see and security through familiar- come .up against barriers of fear John Wellwood coined the don't know. Going into the places what they are made of, that they ity. We have to take these uncon- and anxiety. What we have been term "spiritual bypassing." He that scare you (as Pema Chodron are illusory. Otherwise we are set- scious habits based in confusion doing our entire lives in these addressed the mistake of try- writes) is one of the best ways to ting up a lifelong adversarial re- and transform them into habits situations is running away from ing to circumvent psychological become increasingly aware. You lationship with illusions—we are them. problems. The point is that spiri- use fear as an invitation for genu- freezing things that fundamen- JC: When we're on the path to real- tuality cannot solve our issues by ine spiritual growth. tally aren't there. We just need I The root of the word izing truth and reality, our own lives an escape; we can't just I also write about this in terms encouragement and support for * fear is "fare," a toll. have to get truthful and real too. hopscotch over them. of the five [the compo- this process of facing what was * Facing fear is the toll we AH: We all have our spoken and In the inner yoga systems, nents of the person]. When you formerly unwanted. I have to pay to become when we say "no" to experience look-deeply at the first unspoken comfort plans. We JC: Addiction is another way we I fearless. might not be able to articulate or reject experience—which is the (form), you see how it creates the can frame our tendency to move into them, but we have visions of same as rejecting reality—we stuff sense of separateness (ego). We habitual patterns that give a sense what it means to live a success- that experience into our bodies. talk about waking up, but I see it of comfort and thus avoid the real of wisdom. That is one way to ful life. These are often visions We create "knots" from "nots." as waking down into who we are. issues. Addictions do not move us talk about the entire path. As we that have been implanted in us Engaging in meditation unties This means to cut through the lay- toward happiness, they only numb practice compassion, equanimity, by successful marketing agen- these knots and all the refuse is ers of identity that are fear-based. the pain. And we can be addicted wisdom and kindness we are cut- cies. When your ego crashes to released into one's awareness. When we drop into this fear, we not only to our "bad" habits, as it ting new, healthy grooves. the ground, at some point it is no Meditation is not a sedative, it are approaching the fundamental were, but also to the things we do to JC: The fundamental habits of per- longer useful to try to patch it up is a laxative! It may sound glib, basis of samsara. be "good" or to "win." They can be ceiving duality—or of looking at the again to function at the same lev- but much of the spiritual life is We spend our entire lives run- traps as well. field of experience in terms of desir- el. In chaos theory, systems tem- learning to say "yes" to expe- ning from this emotion. We need able, undesirable and neutral— arise rience. This means to relate to to get to know it, make friends AH: There is no tyranny as great porarily break down before they as the tyranny of success, as I out of a fundamental misperception reorganize at a higher level. If we what arises with equanimity. If with it. The root of the word fear of who we really are. There has to you can do that, you don't cre- is "fare," a toll. Facing fear is the discuss in my new book. Being don't understand this process on conventionally successful is what be a shift of identity; we have to see the spiritual path, we are going to ate karma—nothing gets stuffed toll we have to pay to become ourselves not as the contracted being to fester underneath and rise fearless. Buddhists refer to as entry into run when the shadow side comes the god realm. Unless you keep but as the vast, open space ofbuddha up; this is samsara, running away symptomatically. One of the gifts JC: Are you saying that we have to nature. Then we begin to explore that of Freud and other psychologists your wits about you, success in- from reality. go down into the skandas of form, flates the ego. Also, success in space and the development of sane JC: In Jungian psychology, the shad- feeling, perception, impulse, and meditation—in the sense of the approaches to life—compassion, fear- consciousness and realize what they lessness and the rest of it—properly ow—the repressed, darker aspects of Meditation is not a classic experiences of bliss, clar- actually are so that we can become arise from this broader view. the psyche —is one of the first things sedative, it is a laxative! ity and non-thought described that one has to confront if one is go- free of the grasping for self in them ? in Buddhism—can then be set up AH: On the path we really are ing to break down the ego fortress of It may sound glib, but AH: Understanding the skand- as a standard for future medita- trying to discover who we really strongly held beliefs. Striving to be a much of the spiritual life has is the basis of understanding tions. And thus we replace our are. The first half of the path, so good practitioner activates the shad- : is learning to say "yes" how the ego develops. Buddhism lead chains with golden chains. to speak, is about the process of ow side in oneself. J to experience. doesn't have a developmental You have to let these great experi- disidentification. We slowly dis- For example, let's say there is psychology per se—how the ego ences go! What is important is the cover who we are not. When we someone in one's Buddhist class is to point out that much of what arises. If we understand how the complete openness, acceptance sit in meditation, we are slowly that seems particularly aggravating. we do is driven by forces that we ego forms from the five skandha and equanimity that brought starting to disidentify with our It's important to recognize that this are unaware of. point of view, we can see how those experiences about in the emotions, our thoughts, and our person's behaviors represent some The primordial emotion of we constantly patch together this first place. body. We realize there is some- of one's own hidden, unintegrated samsara is fear. What is whis- illusory thing called "self" mo- We live in the realm of desire, thing deeper; even ordinarily we 'tendencies. pered into the subconscious mind ment by moment. Form skandha which is another way of saying refer to "my body, my emotions, AH: I am a huge fan of Carl Jung. all of the time is to avoid fear at is a way of freezing space by we live in the realm of addiction. my thoughts." These are posses- self-contracting—this is a way of It doesn't matter whether we call all costs. Until we address that Every time we repeat an experi- sions and not me. the path spirituality or psychol- fear, everything we do is fear- talking about what ego is. This ence, we are creating grooves in Then at some point we see ogy—however unconscious ele- contraction is based on fear, con- our mindscape. These habitual who in fact we really are: form- less awareness that is saturated with qualities of goodness and love. After seeing this you never see the world in the same way A Torch Lighting the Way to Jamgon Mipham again. Freedom • Complete Instruction His Life and Teachings Then the second half of the on the Preliminary Practices Douglas S. Duckworth path is becoming familiar with this seeing: "This is who I am, I Dudjom Rinpoche, Jigdrel Yeshe Dorje "At last, a comprehensive study of Mipam, the Nyingma Lion, really am a Buddha." 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10 SNOW LION: THE BUDDHIST MAGAZINE FALL'11 Inaugural Speech of Kalon Tripa Dr.

dynamic Tibetan election demon- In 1950, when the Chinese To Snow Lion Readers: In the strated to the world our commit- Army first came to Tibet, they last issue of the SNOW LION ment to genuine democracy and promised "Socialist Paradise" for we featured the address by the universal principle of human Tibetans. Some Tibetans helped H.H. the Dalai Lama at the freedom. Our democratic election build roads to Tibet from time of his retirement from reveals that Tibetan unity is built and were paid in Silver coins for public office. The following upon and sustained by universal their labor. During that time, the is the excerpted inaugural democratic principles that tran- Chinese soldiers were very polite speech by the new Kalon Tri- scend region, sect, gender, and and treated our ancestors kindly. Dr. Lobsang Sangay taking oath as the new Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) from Chief pa, the political leader of the generations. However, once the roads were Justice Commissioner Mr. Ngawang Phelgyal as His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Tibetan Government in Exile. The results of this election built, tanks encircled strategic ur- outgoing Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche look on. The ceremony was held at should send a clear message to ban areas, lorries headed straight Tsug-la Khang in , north India, the exile seat of Tibet on August 8,2011. the hardliners in the Chinese gov- to the mineral-rich mountains (Phayul photojNorbu Wangyal) ernment that Tibetan leadership and pristine forests: and Chi- Dharamsala, India, 8th August is far from fizzling out —we are nese workers arrived to exploit 2011 a democracy that will only grow and mine billions of dollars of construction of a new Railway bum. They spoke out against stronger in years ahead. And we gold, copper, and uranium. Over- Line brings each day more heavy Chinese oppression and mistreat- My fellow Tibetans: are here to stay. night, it seemed, something had equipment to exploit mineral ment and the universal slogan Blessed spiritually by His Ho- Let me be very clear: our strug- changed. The polite Chinese sol- resources and more Chinese mi- was: we want His Holiness the liness the Dalai Lama and autho- gle is not against the Chinese grants to demographically domi- Dalai Lama to return to Tibet. rized politically to continue the people, nor is it against China as nate Tibet and dilute our rich Let me be clear: the Tibetan Ad- extended historical legitimacy of a country. Our struggle is against * ...in the months ahead culture and identity. Today's em- ministration does not encourage the great institution of His Holi- hard-line policies of the Chinese I we will establish a Tibet pirical facts are startling: around protest in part because we cannot ness the Dalai Lama, I am here regime in Tibet. Our struggle is Policy Institute that will seventy percent of the private forget the harsh response Chinese not as a result of my personal against those who would deny serve as an intellectual sector is owned or run by Chi- authorities hand down in the face achievement but as a result of the freedom, justice, dignity, and the * platform to envision, de- nese, and more than fifty percent of free and peaceful expression. hard work and sacrifices made by very identity of . of public sector jobs of the local However, it is our sacred duty velop, and execute poli- elder generations in Tibet and in Chinese authorities and our Chi- Communist Party cadre are also to support and to be the voice exile. Today, I pledge to carry on nese friends alike must realize * cies that will strengthen held by the Chinese. Meanwhile, for our voiceless and courageous and build upon this great legacy that grievances of Tibetan people : Tibet. nearly forty percent of our Tibet- compatriots. of our elders. I pledge to you, my are many and genuine. an brothers and sisters who have After sixty years of misrule, fellow Tibetans, to strengthen Today, my fellow Tibetans, I diers changed and became over- worked hard and earned univer- Tibet is no Socialist Paradise that and sustain our movement until reaffirm in the oath and aspira- bearing, aggressive, and violent. sity and high school degrees are Chinese officials promised. There freedom is restored in Tibet, and tion forged by our forefathers—a They used their guns. Battles unemployed. These statistics are is no "Socialism" in Tibet, but His Holiness the Dalai Lama re- treaty signed more then a millen- erupted. Death and destruction made worse, as we all know, by rather Colonialism. Tibet is not turns to our homeland. nium ago by Tibet and China that ensued. Chinese officials who treat Tibet the "Paradise" that it could be: I promise to work to fulfill the pledged a great epoch when "Ti- The great epoch of happiness as their personal inheritance, and today, it is a tragedy because of vision of His Holiness the 14th betans shall be happy in the land was put into peril. And since that act as feudal lords. the Chinese occupation. Chinese Dalai Lama to create a truly secu- of Tibet and Chinese in the land time, I fear, Tibetans have become But three years ago, in 2008, government ought to know it. lar democratic society. This year's of China". second class citizens in their own Tibetan men and women, young Recently, many Chinese leaders homeland. and old, nomads and farmers, have visited to observe six- The ongoing political re- monks and nuns, all rose up ty years of "peaceful liberation". pression, cultural assimilation, against the Chinese rule in Ti- The reality is that the anniversary economic marginalization and bet— from Dromo to Dhartsedo, was observed under undeclared environmental destruction in oc- Ngari to Ngaba, from Lhasa to martial law with troops holding LEARN TIBETAN cupied Tibet is unacceptable. The Lithang, from Kongpo to Kum- (Continued on page 16) Experience the joy of reading your texts and prayers in Tibetan

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This transcends politics. shooters positioned on rooftops, It touches upon the wellbeing tourists banned from visiting Ti- and welfare of Asia. bet entirely. Bejing's rule in Tibet For the next five years, with is clearly unjust and untenable. unity, innovation and self-reli- Despite the tragedy in Tibet, we ance as our guiding principles, ' REfllYQUR CLOCK TO want the world to know, especial- the Tibetan Administration will ly Chinese friends, that we remain strengthen the freedom move- BUDDHA STANDARD TIME firmly committed to non-violence. ment, and sustain it for another We do not view China as a na- fifty years, if need be. I urge Ti- tion and Chinese as a people with betans inside and outside to malice but with respect. 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All rienced various types of increased of Western meditators devoted themselves of these can be attained in depen- to the practice of meditative quiescence awareness and serenity. ■ Gen Lamrimpa dence upon shamatha.Thus, that (shamatha). This book is a record of the oral kind of conviction is the most teachings he gave to this group at the outset fundamental type of faith. Lucid of the retreat. The teachings are brought to faith and the faith of aspiration life by Gen Lamrimpa's warmth, humor, and evolve from this basic capital. extensive personal experience as a con- The truth of these statements— templative recluse. 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Together, these ther the or the terma tradition and must texts not only discuss the "hidden have received the reading transmission. meaning" of the Prajnaparamita "This Secret Essence Tantra is the most ad- Sutras —the paths and bhumis of vanced and extensively studied tantra within sravakas, pratyekabuddhas, and the Nyingma lineage. The accompanying com- —but also serve as mentary by Longchen Rabjam, Thorough Dis- contemplative manuals for the pelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions, explicit topic of these surras— illuminates the speech of the enlightened ones emptiness—and how it is to be un- throughout time and space. In the state of en- derstood on the progressive lev- lightenment, there are no restrictions based on directions. All those who really approach this Hi «, els of realization of bodhisattvas. ■ great treatise with faith and the attitude to study, contemplate, and meditate upon TlSKTAN BCAS Thus, these texts describe what happens in the mind of a bodhisat- the inner meaning are given the opportunity to fully dispel the darkness of their K.iKi I,!ii ..' it. tva who meditates on emptiness, ignorance."—VENERABLE GYATRUL RINPOCHE making it a living experience from "Many commentaries and upadesha instructions based on this tantra of the Glori- the beginner's stage up through ous Secret Essence Definitive Nature Just As It Is have been compiled by the learned . and accomplished masters from India and Tibet. This word-by-word commentary known as Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions was writ- "The commentary by the Fifth which is translated here (in two vol- ten by one of the greatest vidyadhara masters to enter this world; hence, this is umes) is concise, pithy, and easy to understand. That it has been augmented with an extremely profound and important treatise that clarifies the absolute wisdom commentaries by the Seventh and Eighth makes this a valuable vol- intent of the tantras. The omniscient Mipham Rinpoche has said, 'Even if the mean- ume indeed, one that will benefit many people. I am grateful that this book has ing is not perfectly understood: to just hear the words of this tantra or see the sacred been published."—THRANGU RlNPOCHE, author of Medicine Buddha Teachings scripture, the benefits are supreme as these are indications of the power of exceptional "Maitreya's Ornament of Clear Realization, along with its commentaries, opens accumulations of previous and positive karma.'"—KHENPO NAMDROL, Pharp- a window into the vast landscape of the Prajnaparamita Sutras, territory that ing, Nepal has been largely left unexplored by Western scholars and practitioners. These The twenty-two chapters of this tantra illuminate the difficult key points of Secret surras explicitly teach the nature of emptiness, but their hidden meaning-which Mantra Vajrayana by revealing the fundamental nature of phenomena to be primor- is revealed in these texts-explains how the clear realization of emptiness progres- dially awakened as great, inseparable purity and evenness. Although these subjects sively arises in the minds of practitioners as they cultivate increasingly subtler primarily emphasize wisdom that transcends the mind, this wisdom is revealed as stages of insight into the true nature of phenomena. Karl Brunnholzl's breathtak- not other than the mind itself. ing scholarship, lucid translations, and deep insight into the meaning of these This Secret Essence Tantra is the most advanced and extensively studied tantra texts brings this vast body of teachings to life. Gone Beyond is bound to be an within the Nyingma lineage; and its twenty-two chapters elucidate how to correctly invaluable reference work for scholars and practitioners for years to come."— view the ground, traverse the path, and ultimately reach the result-fully enlightened ANDY KARR, author of Contemplating Reality buddhahood. The first part of this book includes the Tibetan and English translation KARL BRUNNH&LZL was trained as a physician and presently works as a Ti- for the root tantra itself betan translator and Buddhist teacher. He studied , Buddhology, and The second part of this volume is a translation of the extensive commentary on The at Hamburg University and Tibetan language and Buddhist philoso- called Thorough Dispelling of Darkness throughout the Ten Directions phy and practice the Marpa Institute for Translators in Kathmandu. Currently he written by the omniscient Longchenpa, who was an actual emanation of Samantab- works as a translator and interpreter for the hadra. His word-for-word commentary gives uncommon explanations regarding all Tsadra Foundation, Nalandabodhi, and the stages of Vajrayana practice, including comprehensive Nitartha Institute. In 2009 he was appointed teachings from the Dzogchen point of view on how to as the first Western khenpo (abbot in the practice and accomplish the path to enlightenment. Kagyu and Nyingma lineages) by Dzogchen The author includes complete explanations of the Ponlop Rinpoche. He is the author and trans- peaceful and wrathful , as well as practical lator of 77a! Center of the Sunlit Sky (2004), the instructions needed to attain the four states of vidy- first in-depth study of the Kagyu interpreta- adharahood. tion of in a Western language; LONGCHEN RABJAM (1308-1363) was bom to a noble Straight from the Heart (2007), an anthology family of Tibet under many signs of auspiciousness. of Buddhist pith instructions; 's In He showed great skill in all aspects of scholarship from Praise of (2007) with commen- an early age and excelled throughout his life in the tary by the Third Karmapa; and Luminous practice and accomplishment of dharma. Recognized Heart (2009), the Third Karmapa on buddha as an emanation of , Longchenpa's sharp nature, consciousness, and wisdom. acumen and prolific writings have made him one of Tibet's most renowned and precious teachers.

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WHERE IS TIBET? 2nd Edition THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDQE by Gina Halpern Book Six, Parts One and Two: 48 pp., 42 color illus., Indo-Tibetan Classical Learning and Buddhist Phenomenology paper. #WHTI2 $14.95, OUR PRICE $10.46 by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye Available October Trans, by Gyurme Dorje 992 pp., cloth #TRKN12 $49.95, OUR PRICE $34.96 Due March 2012 Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books is a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embody- ing the entire range of Buddhist teachings as they were preserved in Tibet. The first two parts of Book m£K>T*BETAN CLASSIC*] LI & Bl.-DDHiST PHENOMENOLOGY Six concern Indo-Tibetan Classical Learning and Buddhist Phenomenology. The former analyzes tra- ditional subjects such as Sanskrit grammar, logic, and medicine. The principal non-Buddhist philosophical systems in vogue are then summarized and contrast- "Where is Tibet?" is really a way of asking "Where is happiness?" as ed with the hierarchical meditative concentrations Gina Halpern's enchanting book takes children on a double journey... and formless absorptions through which the "sum- to a real country and into their own hearts. Brilliantly illustrated, this mit of cyclic existence" can genuinely be attained. sensitively rendered story follows the search of a refugee Tibetan boy Part Two examines the phenomenological structures and girl for their native Himalayan land, but their search goes far be- of -the shared inheritance of all Buddhist yond the geographical—their quest becomes the universal search of traditions. all who seek a place of peace. "Thoughtful—no other word more singularly suggests the au- GYURME DORJE holds a PhD in Tibetan Literature thor's effort in this lovely children's book."—THE ASIAN REPORTER and an MA in Sanskrit. For all ages, 4-8. From 1991 to 1996 he held GlNA ROSE HALPERN is an accomplished painter and sculptor research fellowships at whose works have been exhibited throughout the U.S. An advocate London University, where for children, in 1995 she toured Russian children's hospitals and the he worked on the Ency- Gesundheight Institute as a clown with Patch Adams, M.D. clopaedic Tibetan-English JAMGON KONGTRUL LODRO TAYE Dictionary. He has writ- "Where is Tibet? celebrates a delightful spirit. Its answer to its own (1813-1900), a pivotal figure in eastern ten, edited, translated and question, "Look into your heart," sends a message of hope and Tibet's nonsectarian movement, was contributed to numerous empowerment to all children. There is no book like it today." one of the most outstanding writers books on . —GENE POOL, author of The Captain of Battery Park and Dean and teachers of his time. He is based in London. of Students at the Buckingham Browne and Nichols School

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ST ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313orwww.snowlionpub.com SNOW LION 27 BRILLIANT ILLUMINATION ne BUDDHA OF THE LAMP OF THE FIVE THE DALAI LAMA'S LITTLE THE AWAKENED ONE: BOOK OF COMPASSION: and His STAGES: Practical Instruction A Life of the Buddha The Essential Teachings by Sherab Chodzin Kohn. 176 pp., in the King of Tantras, The TEACHINGS Glorious Esoteric Community by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, paper. #AWON $19.95 translated by Geshe , by Tsong Khapa Losang Drakpa, The story of the founder of preface by Kesang Y. Takla. 224 pp., introduction and translation by Buddhism is one of the world's hardbound. #DALIBO $12.95 Robert AT. Thurman, edited by great archetypal tales of spiritual The Dalai Lama asserts that awakening. He was born Sid- Thomas T. Yarnall, letter of support by H.H. the Dalai Lama, a Treasury while suffering is a given, it does dhartha Gautama in the sixth not have to be overwhelming. THE BUDDHA AND HIS TEACHINQS century BCE, the son of a prince of the Buddhist Sciences series book. 744 pp., cloth. #BRLALA $62.00 We "have the right to overcome edited by Samuel Bercholz and Sherab Chodzin Kohn who ruled a small kingdom in suffering." The way out is rooted The Brilliant Illumination of the 352 pp, paper, 53 b&w illustrations. #BUANHI $18.95 what is now Nepal. Siddhartha in the path of compassion. Lamp of the Five Stages {Rim Inga led a sheltered existence until In seven concise chapters, His This book offers a simple and inspiring answer to the question rab tu gsal ba'i sgron me) is Tsong the age of twenty-nine, when he Holiness explores how the way "What is the Buddha's teaching?" primarily in the words of the Bud- Khapa's most important com- left his life of ease and set out to of compassion relates to a vari- dha and other masters. This anthology draws on traditional Indian, mentary on the perfection stage find a solution to the problem of ety of issues. Included here are Chinese, Japanese, and Tibetan sources and contemporary Bud- practices of the Esoteric Commu- suffering. For years he wandered his thoughts on contentment, joy, dhist masters. Among the contributors, both classical and modern, nity {Guhyasamaja), the Tantra he as a homeless ascetic, practicing living well, facing death, dealing are: Chah, Pema Chodron, The Second Dalai Lama, Dogen, considered fundamental for the severe austerities that brought with anger, giving and receiv- S.N. Goenka, , Hakuyu , Milarepa, practice of the "Father Tantra" him to the brink of death but no ing, and the necessity of inter- Padmasambhava, Reginald Ray, Shunryu Suzuki, Nyanaponika nearer to his goal. He then aban- class of Unexcelled Yoga Tantras. faith cooperation. In addition Thera, Thich Nhat Hanh, Chogyam Trungpa, and Burton Watson. doned asceticism for a "middle It is an important work for both to these short essays on specific scholars and practitioners. "Among many good introductions to Buddhism, this one way." Sitting down under a tree, topics, the Dalai Lama candidly The annotated translation is stands out for seeing to it that its principles and practices are he vowed to remain there un- responds to questions from stu- supplemented with extensive presented—through either translations or original commen- til he realized the truth. After a dents from around the world. He glossaries and other support ma- taries—by masters who have dedicated their lives to teaching night of deep meditation, his En- offers profound insights into the lightenment came at dawn, and terials. This work is the corner- Westerners. The result is a book which, while faithful to the current ecological crisis, the polit- Buddhist tradition, speaks unusually effectively to an English- he was thereafter known as the stone of the Jey Yabsey Sungbum ical problems in Tibet, the nature Collection, part of the Treasury speaking audience." Buddha, the "Awakened One." of suffering, and much more. "Kohn's masterful blend of of the Buddhist Sciences series. —HUSTON SMITH, author of The World's Religions the life and teachings of the Bud- dha renders this book a valuable guide for those who would fol- low the path of the Awakened Folk Tidlef from tke uowtfutic Tibetan people oj tke ki^k plateau One."—PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "A splendid combination Throughout the centuries, the nomadic Tibetan people of the high plateau have devised clever folk sto- of biography and instruction. ries, both to entertain, and to explain things they saw in the world around them. Since Tibetans relied greatly 6IEWE1 RABBIT Highly recommended."—LI- on hunting and herding, and co-existed with predators, some of their folk tales involve animals dying, forest & F0N TIf BRARY JOURNAL justice, and animals outsmarting each other. Yet most of the stories have a message, advice, or a teaching. The character and behavior of forest animals like deer, mice, rabbits and bear will likely surprise you!

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CLEVER RABBIT AND PON-TIGER by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, edited by Dr. Lauren Alderfer and Kalsang Khedup, illustrated by Ugyen. 20 pp., paper, 7" x 9", 17 b&w illus- trations, Tibetan text included. #CLRAPO $6.95 THE BEST BUDDHIST CLEVER RABBIT'S WISDOM'S PILL: A Tibetan Here is a very popular Tibet- WRITING 2011 ADVENTURES Folk Tale an folk tale that tells about how edited by Melvin McLeod, editors by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, edited by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya. 24 pp., Ribong Rabbit subdues a strong of the Shambhala Sun. 304 pages, by Lauren Alderfer and Kalsang paper, 7" x 9", 21 color illustra- bully like Pon-Tiger through his paper. #BEBU11 $17.95 Khedup, illustrated by Ugyen. 28 tions, has Tibetan text as well. wit. It also tells us how Ribong A thought-provoking mix of WISH pp., paper, 7" x 9", 24 b & w il- #WIPITI $6.95 became shoto, cleft lip. A popular Here is an old Tibetan folk tale Tibetan fable, this book is bilin- the most notable and insight- HHi; lustrations, Tibetan text includ- ed. #CLRAAD $6.95 which has not been published. gual in Tibetan and English. ful Buddhism-inspired writing . ■ :' ■ ■■ :: -'■/'';.:■■:■:■:.:. In this story, Ribong the rabbit published in the last year. The These two popular Tibetan The tale tells us about a time manages to kill a tiger by trick- Best Buddhist Writing 2011 in- folk tales tell the exploits of Ri- when all the animals, including ery, and sends others on a path of cludes writings by: Joanna Macy, bong, a clever rabbit who out- men, lived together, and how a mayhem, but the tale ends with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, wits other animals. The tales also wisdom's pill granted by God a cautionary note not to deceive Dzogchen Ponlop, Elizabeth shows how his lip became cleft changed everything. It tell us others. It is a Tibetan way of im- Mattis-Namgyel, Thich Nhat (shoto). The tales have the moral about how humans became as parting to children through folk Hanh, , Pico Iyer, ending that no matter how small we are; why rabbit has a cleft tales that it is not a matter of size and many more. and weak you may be, with your lip; why it is said that Demong, and strength; you need brains MELVIN MCLEOD is the editor- wit you can overcome your ene- a Tibetan bear has a short intes- to conquer your enemies. Even in-chief of the Shambhala Sun and mies. But too much mischief will tine etc. The book is bilingual, brute force has to bend before the Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's not be appreciated. This book is Tibetan and English with color wise and intelligent. Quarterly. bilingual in Tibetan and English. illustrations.

28 SNOW LION: THE BUDDHIST MAGAZINE & CATALOG FALL '11 (See www.SnowLionPub.com for our complete catalog of products & descriptions'.) COMPASSION NOW! by The Seventeenth Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje The Sayings of the Bm 96 pp., paper, 2 b& w images. #CONOSE $9.95

Too often compassionate feel- m ing is left inactive. Compassion § Now! is a work not only focused jj on how love and compassion are ^? the root of all Buddhist practices, H but is a call to put these compas- sionate feelings into action in the g world. From a teaching given in In- 8 dia in 2010, His Holiness the f Seventeenth Karmapa sets forth g that compassion for oneself is ■ the starting point from which j| THE DHAMMAPADA: JAMGON MIPAM: His Life ILLUSION OF LIFE AND we can expand to other beings M The Sayings of the Buddha and Teachings DEATH with whom we have a close con- jj nection, and then further to an I rendered by Thomas Byrom, by Douglas Duckworth, Jamgori by Kyabje Dzogchen Pema Kalsang immeasurable compassion for foreword by Ram Dass. 142 pp., Mipam. 256 pp., paper. #JAMIHI Rinpoche, translated by Christian ■ all beings through the mahaya- 8 paper, pocket-sized. #DHSABU $22.95 A. Stewart. 316 pp., paper. $6.95 #ILLIDE $25.00 na practice of "mind training," Due December 2011 which he discusses with clarity The Dhammapada is one of the Illusion of Life and Death pres- and insight. An overview of the vajrayana method of meditation on most popular and accessible Jamgon Mipam is one of the ents us with the complete path to Chenrezik, the bodhisattva of compassion, also is included, where His books in all of Buddhist literature. most extraordinary figures in enlightenment. It examines the Holiness guides our attention to the central role of the practice: culti- In it are the words of the Buddha, the . Monk, mys- transitory nature of life and the vating compassion. teaching that all suffering stems tic, and brilliant philosopher, he need to make careful preparation from desire and that the way to shaped the trajectory of Tibetan for our future. Kyabje Dzogchen His HOLINESS THE GYALWANG KARMAPA is a scholar, meditation mas- attain freedom is to purify the Buddhism's Nyingma school, Pema Kalsang Rinpoche engages ter, painter, poet, songwriter, and playwright who embodies a wide range heart and follow the way of truth. part One of this introduction in thought-provoking discus- of the activities that Karmapas have engaged in over the centuries. Thomas Byrom's verse render- gives a general context for under- sion of the uncertainties faced ing of the Dhammapada uniquely standing this remarkable indi- by everyone, and using insight- captures the Buddha's original vidual who, though he spent the ful observation, encourages us teachings with simplicity and greater part of his life in solitary to reflect more deeply on what is lyricism. Unabridged, with his- retreat, became one of the great- truly important in life. torical note. est scholars of his age. Part Two Written to intrigue and inspire THOMAS BYROM, Ph.D., was gives an overview of Mipam's beginners, as well as nourish more educated at Oxford and Harvard interpretation of Buddhism, ex- experienced practitioners, Illusion universities and taught literature amining his major themes, and is essential reading for anyone at St. Catherine's College and Ex- devoting particular attention to interested in awakening to a hap- eter College. his articulation of the Buddhist pier, more enlightened world. conception of emptiness. Part Three presents a representative sampling of Mipam's writings. "I believe the book will be of interest, not only to students of Tibetan Buddhism, but to any- one with a sincere interest in discovering the depths of Bud- dhist insight."—CHOKYI NYIMA RlNPOCHE

THE KALACAKRA TANTRA: The Chapter on Sadhana To- ESSENTIAL MIND TRAINING gether with the Vimalaprabha translated by Thupten Jinpa. Commentary THE DHAMMAPADA translated from Sanskrit, Tibetan, 208 pp. #ESMITT $16.95 Teachings of the Buddha and Mongolian, introduced and Available November 2011 annotated by Vesna A. Wallace; translated with annotations by Mind training," or lojong in Series Editor-in-Chief, Robert A.F. forward by Jack Kornfield Tibetan, is a method for practic- Thurman; a Treasury of the Bud- Set includes: 186 pp. paperbound book; 2 CDs, ing the golden rule, of learning to KAGUYA HIME (A Japanese dhist Sciences series book. 400 pp., cloth. #KACHSA $49.00 approx. 2 hrs; gift slipbox. #DHTEBU $19.95 love your neighbor as yourself. Folk Tale) This is the first complete Eng- The Dhammapada is the most widely studied Buddhist scrip- Tibetans revere the mind-train- trans, by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, lish translation of the fourth ture, enjoyed for centuries by Buddhists and non-Buddhists ing tradition for its practical and with Seji Sataka, Ho Tetsuya, Unita chapter of the esoteric Buddhist alike. This classic text of teaching verses conveys the philosophi- down-to-earth advice, especially Sachianand, Tendar, and illustrated Kalacakra Tantra text and its cal and practical foundations of the Buddhist tradition. The text the teachings on turning adver- by Sonam Dhondup. 16 pp., 7" x eleventh-century commentary, presents two distinct goals: the first is attaining happiness in this sity into opportunity. The key 9", 16 color & 1 b&w illustra- the Stainless Light {Vimalaprabha), life (or in future lives); the second is the achievement of spiritual to happiness, says mind train- tions. #KAHI $6.95 ing, is not a life free of problems including the Chapter on the Cos- liberation, lasting freedom, absolute peace. Kaguya Hime (A Japanese Folk but rather a heart free of resent- mos, the Chapter on the Individual In , Dhamma means truth, law, discipline. Pada means path, Tale) is one of the oldest folk tales ment and clinging, and Essential and the Chapter on Sadhana. The step, foot. Thus, this popular text describes how to walk the path still alive and being enjoyed by Mind Training is full of guidance fourth chapter illuminates the of truth. It is the first translation of this text to be published in Japanese children, who are very for cultivating new habits of the intricate connection between the English that is both truly accurate and enjoyable to read. This familiar with the story. It is said heart. Translated by the Dalai La- practice of the Kalacakra sadhana is an unabridged book-and-CD edition, read by renowned Bud- that this story originally came ma's own translator, this volume and the Kalacakra Tantra's world- dhist teacher Jack Kornfield. from Tibet. The story has a spiri- contains eighteen individual view, describing Buddhist Tantric tual message that reminds us of "At last a translation of the Dhammapada that combines aca- works from the earliest collec- generation stage practices and the of everything demic precision in the translation of Pali terms, literary sensitiv- tion of mind-training literature, the diverse sadhanas. It also de- in this world. The book is bilin- ity to phrasing and meter, and a heartfelt commitment to Bud- including such renowned clas- scribes more advanced Buddhist gual in Tibetan and English, with dhist practice. Gil Fronsdal's version of this classic text will set sics as Eight Verses on Training the Tantric completion stage practic- rich color illustrations. a new standard for scholars and practitioners alike." Mind and the Seven-Point Mind es designed to lead directly to the • —STEPHEN BATCHELOR, author of Buddhism without Beliefs "This story reminds us of Training. The techniques offered attainment of buddhahood. and Living with the Devil the impermanence of every- The translation is supplement- here, by enhancing our capacity "A fine new translation of an ancient classic. Fronsdal's bal- thing and fortifies the concept ed with annotations and refer- for compassion, love, and perse- ance of fidelity to the text and sensitivity to its spirit is perfect. A of emptiness—for our world is ences to Tibetan commentar- verance, can give us the freedom book to be treasured."—CARL BlELEFELDT, Stanford University to embrace the world. an illusion and dream-like."— ies and other esoteric Buddhist TSEWANG GYALPO ARYA works.

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LIFE OF THE BUDDHA .'RNING TO THE PALACE, THEY PASSED BY A SAGE WALKING CAM'LY. by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya,- illustrated by Ngawang Dorjee

32 pp., gloss paper, full-color illustrations throughout. 7" x 9.5". #LIBUCO $8.95 Here is a rare gem of a book, as wonderful for children to read as for adults! It tells the story of Buddha's life in full-color cartoons, and describes many of his challenges and his works. Most of these stories have not been widely t*% % told in the West, so this little book was a delight to find. 1 Buddha and his teachings can be considered one of the [ greatest contributions of Indian civilization to human- kind. Born as a prince to the powerful Shakya king, Sid- dhartha had everything in the world he could want. He was given a happy, luxurious life, away from suffering and misery, but he found enlightenment instead by wan- dering in search of the truth. Except for some Indian names, reading level is about age 8 and up. With a little sounding out, the names will ..L.L. become familiar.

MINDFUL MONKEY, HAPPY PANDA by Lauren Alderfer, illustrated by Kerry Lee MacLean. 32 pp., fully illustrated, coated hardbound cover, 10" x 8". #MIMOHA $15.95 This wonderful picture book A LIFE OF THE BUDDHA LAMA CHOPA JORCHO for both children and adults in- by Sherab Chodzin Kohn. 176 pp., composed by Losang Chokyi troduces the powerful practice paper. #LIOFTH $14.95 Gyaltsen and Jamphal Lhundrub, of mindfulness in a fun and ac- with introduction by Lama Zopa The story of the Buddha and cessible way. The delightful char- his awakening is more than an Rinpoche. 296 pp., 4 illustrations, acters of Monkey and his serene account of the birth of a religious laminate cover, coated wire friend Happy Panda guide read- tradition: it is also one of the great bound. #LACHJO $27.00 ers to a calmer and more atten- archetypal tales of the spiritual Lama Chopa is a complete tive mind, with a whimsical yet quest, colorful in its many details universal and warm presenta- practice, containing all the im- and thrilling in its depiction of portant points of sutra and tan- tion that will delight all readers. the world transformed by an en- It offers one of the clearest, most tra. In this edition, the practice of lightened human being. Sherab Lama Chopa is combined with easily understood explanations Chodzin Kohn's retelling of the of mindfulness, presented in a NATURAL APPEARANCES, the precious practice of Jorcho. Buddha's life is both readable Lama Zopa Rinpoche has added friendly way, with instructions and historically informed, and that will help readers start right NATURAL LIBERATION traditional practices done by the presents the Buddha's teachings great lineage masters, giving away. A Nyingma Meditative Guide on the Six Bardos of along with the events of his past As our story begins, Monkey us the opportunity for the most lives to final . Library Living and Dying powerful accumulation of merit is not so mindful—his Monkey Journal called it "a splendid Mind is constantly jumping from by Master Jam Shek-wing and purification, realizations, combination of biography and and Guru blessings. one thing to another—but he en- translated by Samten Migdron instruction." This new edition of counters an intriguing and play- "Practicing this Guru Puja, the book previously entitled The foreword by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche which is an integration of the ful friend in Happy Panda. Panda Awakened One has been updated helps Monkey to recognize the 180 pp., paper. #NAAPNA $24.95 three deities, makes it much to include a short history of Bud- simple joy of doing what you're Natural Appearances, Natural Liberation not only contains very easier to achieve enlighten- dhism as well as a selection of re- doing while you're doing it. practical advice, but also has many teachings of the Nyingma ment in a brief life...and makes sources for further reading. each day extremely rich and tantric tradition embedded in it. The original text is not intended "Kohn's masterful blend of as a study of spiritualism or psychology. Neither is it intended worthwhile."—LAMA ZOPA the life and teachings of the RINPOCHE to be viewed as handbook for taking care of the deceased, nor Buddha renders this book a as a treatise on emptiness. The intention is to condense the very Includes numerous extras, valuable guide for those who deep and profound tantric teachings of the six bardos into prac- such as vows, tsog offering, tea would follow the path of the tices approachable by all sentient beings so that many can swift- offering, altar and offer- Awakened One."—PUBLISHERS ly attain various states of liberation. This book offers a scholarly ings, explanation of ritual ar- WEEKLY but accessible explanation of the ancient wisdom embedded in ticles, assembly tree, etc. Most "A splendid combination this ancient Buddhist classic. prayers are provided in Tibetan, of biography and instruction. with phonetic pronunciation, Highly recommended." and English. —LIBRARY JOURNAL

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So it is important to do things sincerely, and with WANGCHUK DORJE'S OCEAN %M?*W Gyalpo Arya. 20 pp., paper, 7" x OF CERTAINTY devotion. 9", 19 illustrations, also has the commentary by Traleg Kyabgon. Buddha's Relic" tells the story of a boy whose mother asked Tibetan text. #MOKIZA$6.95 176 pp., coated paper. him to go to for a relic of the Buddha. Instead he This lively and interesting Ti- #OCCECO $18.95 substituted a tooth, but did not tell her. The moth- betan folk tale is a story about a 's er meditated and prayed in front of the relic, and grew more community of mice living peace- commentary to the sixteenth happy and at peace. The tooth glowed. Confused, he visited a fully and in unity under their century work Pith Instructions of Lama, who explained that her faith and devotion were bring- ing about the transformation. The strong power of her sincere wise leader, Zari-Ngoyung. The Coemergent Wisdom, Entitled the Iff; intention was most beneficial. story shows how sharing and Profound Essence of the Ocean of building harmony with others Certainty by the Ninth Karmapa can decrease fear, disease, famine provides meditators with an and wars. The book is bilingual, overview of the path leading to in Tibetan and English, and helps the realization of mahamudra, THE POWER OF AN OPEN QUESTION: The Buddha's Path develop reading and comprehen- the self-liberated and all-encom- to Freedom sion skills. A glossary of Tibetan passing nature of reality. by Elizabeth Mattis-Namgyel, foreword by Dzigar Kongtrul words is included. Beginning with ngondro prac- 128 pp., paper. #POOFOP $16.95 In this story, Zari-Ngoyung tice, Traleg Rinpoche guides How do we find a resting place in a world that is complex and and his mice come under the students through the conditions always changing? 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It wakes you up from ~ \'..o .%■:■.' the sleepy acceptance of your day-to-day reality and shows you the power of your enlightened nature. It's the vibrant, insightful energy that compels you to seek the truth. Dzogchen Ponlop guides you through the inner revolution that comes from unleashing your rebel buddha. He explains how, by training your mind and understanding your true nature, you can the ROYAi ROAD free yourself from needless suffering. "We all want to find some to EN1 1GHTENMEN1 meaningful truth about who we are," he says, "but we can only find ■ vv MICHAEL KATZ it guided by our own wisdom-by our own rebel buddha within." ■ m SSPT THE is one of the foremost scholars TIBETAN DREAM YOGA: The and educators of his generation in the Nyingma and Kagyu schools &z;ogch«m ponlop Royal Road to Enlightenment of Tibetan Buddhism. by Michael Katz. 152 pp., paper. #TIBEDR $14.95 Tibetan Dream Yoga: The Royal Road to Enlightenmentbuilds on the SONQS OF SHABKAR foundation of the original Dream The Path of a Tibetan Inspired by Nature Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light book by Chogyal Namkhai by Shabkar Tshogdruk Rangdrol Norbu, clarifying the distinction ranslations and photographs by Victoria Sujata between common dreams, and a Songs of Shabkar special class of dreams—"dreams 366 pp., gloss paper with more than 50 color photos. of clarity "—with extraordinary In both Tibetan and English. #SOSHPA $35.00 Tfn> 'Path of « Tibetan Yogi Inspired foi/ 'hfalure examples. It clearly explains the These deeply personal by Nying- importance of using the time mapa yogi Shabkar Tshogdruk Rangdrol, composed in spent asleep and dreaming for a simple yet richly poetic style, charm by their beauty transpersonal purposes, most and directness, often expressing the delights of nature. importantly during the passage Drawn from the vast and mostly untranslated collection through the Bardos of Death and The Festival of Melodious Songs, they have been orga- Dying. This book also summariz- nized thematically to reflect Shabkar's quest for spiri- es essential advice of many great mm^-m tual awareness. Experts in Tibetology, lovers of poetry, contemporary masters of Dream and spiritual seekers from any tradition will be uplifted yoga, offering specific exercises by Shabkar's rigorous honesty on the path toward self- to develop awareness within the understanding. Superbly translated. dream and sleep states. It will SHABKAR TSHOGDRUK RANGDROL (1781-1851) was a appeal to all readers who are in- great yogin and practitioner of both Nyingma and Sar- terested in their dream life, par- ma teachings in the rimey tradition, and a master poet ticularly those wishing to utilize and skilled writer. lucid dream and work for personal transformation.

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Transcribed from talks she the twelfth Kenting Tai Situpa author Alan Wallace uses the wis- hardbound. #TOLIWA $39.95 Available November dom of the Dzogchen—the high- gave in Singapore, the teachings on a number of important top- Due November 2011 est of all the Tibetan meditation The "stages of the teachings," are delivered in plain language, ics. Situpa's easy and direct writ- traditions—to open up this prac- The foundations of Vajrayana are a graded series of topics, from seasoned with plenty of audi- ing style shines forth with clarity the practices required at the start ence participation. Each subject and good humor. The book cov- tice into a space of freedom from practice are laid out with elo- hope and fear by introducing of the bodhisattva's career to the is discussed with humor, liveli- ers a wide variety of topics, such quence and precision here by one us to one of the most cherished final perfect awakening of bud- ness and compassion. She has as how to receive transmissions of the greatest Tibetan Buddhist works of the Nyingma school dhahood. The first text, The Blue the great gift of showing how the or make offerings; how to take masters of our age. His Holiness of Tibetan Buddhism, Dudjom Dudjom Rinpoche's commen- Compendium, presents the in- Dharma can be integrated into empowerments as well as advice structions of the teacher our everyday lives. on how to conduct the empower- Lingpa's Vajra Essence. tary on the preliminary practices "...a much needed, very wel- (ngondro) is informed by his pro- Potowa as recorded by his stu- ments themselves; explanations dent Dolpa. This text is followed come book on shamatha medi- found realization and wide-rang- of how to conduct one's behavior by Gampopa's revered Ornament with yogis, or between parents tation, a topic pivotal to the ing scholarship, and illuminated TSONGKHAPA'S PRAISE FOR Buddhist path from beginning with an array of quotations from of Precious Liberation, which re- DEPENDENT RELATIVITY and children; explanation of the mains the most authoritative text to end....Dr. Wallace is uniquely the , Sutra, and Tantra by Lobsang Gyatso and Geshe illusory body and other features; on the path to enlightenment qualified to bridge this timeless traditions, as well as invaluable Graham Woodhouse historical background on the lives within the Kagyu school. The fi- of , Chakrasamvara and traditional wisdom and its con- instructions on the correct view, 160 pp. #TSPRDE $16.95 temporary Western context. I am conduct, and activity of a practi- nal text is Clarifying the Sage's In- other teachers; and so much more. tent, a masterworkby the preemi- Available October 2011 confident that these teachings tioner. He taught the importance It is an essential text for Shangpa nent sage of the Sakya tradition, will be of immense benefit."— of preliminary practices, and Tsongkhapa, the author of and Kagyu practitioners. Sakva Pandita (1182-1251). JETSUN KHANDRO RlNPOCHE his compassionate exposition of The Great Treatise on the Stages of them makes this book particu- the Path to Enlightenment and the larly precious. teacher of the First Dalai Lama, is renowned as one of the greatest TOWARD # * ® ® # ® ' v n t « scholar-saints that Tibet has ever produced. He composed his po- \ TRUE TOWARD A TRUE KINSHIP OF FAITHS: How the World's etic Praise for Dependent Relativity ■ the very morning that he aban- Religions Can Come Together KINSHIP OF doned confusion and attained the by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, edited by Thupten Jinpa and Jas Eisner final view, the clear realization of FAITHS 208 pp., paper. #TOTRUE $15.00 emptiness that is the essence of "May the effort of this book be of benefit to the emergence of a gen- wisdom. English monk Graham Ho«' OiVi : uine understanding between the world's great religions, and may it ran Woodhouse, a long-time student foster in us deep reverence toward each other."—HIS HOLINESS THE of Buddhism who lives near the DALAI LAMA Dalai Lama's residence in north- In Toward a True Kinship of Faiths, the Dalai Lama explores where ern India, translates Tsongkha- differences between religions can be genuinely appreciated without pa's celebrated text and conveys serving as a source of conflict. 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edited by , afterword by *■ ffi « <$? : and assistant, Carolyn Rose Gim- 162 pp., clothbound. #PRMICU $23.00 ian, share practices they received DEVOTION from Trungpa Rinpoche for cou- For the first time for general readers, the Dalai Lama presents rageously meeting ourselves in by Tsering Cho. 64 min. CD. #DECDTS $14.95 a comprehensive overview of the most important teaching of the present moment, including: Buddhism. Perhaps the main difference between Buddhism and This delightful and center- other religions is its understanding of our core identity. The ex- • The Windhorse Practice: a ing CD introduces listeners to a three-step meditation on awak- istence of the soul or self, which is central in different ways in number of classic Tibetan chants. , Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is actually denied in ening confidence Some of the chants included in • Spiritual Warrior training for Buddhism. Belief in a "self" is actually seen as the main source this CD originated as early as the of our difficulties in life. A true understanding of this teaching meeting life with courage and 1st century, B.C., and have been compassion will not lead one to a worldview with a sense that life has no preserved in their original form. meaning, it creates authentic happiness for an individual and the Chants have a natural calming • Meditation instruction for greatest source of compassion for others. effect, often instilling comfort calming the mind and devel- From talks given in , this new book is suitable and joy in those who listen. oping concentration for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Tsering Cho's voice has been "The teachings of the Buddha are of vast benefit to us. Like featured on a number of diverse effective medicine, they address our own personal issues in a recordings, such as in musician and composer Jah Wobble's album, specific way. And of course they share striking resonances with "Mu," a Buddha Bar compilation CD; the album "Waterbone," pro- teachers and teachings of other spiritual paths." duced by Jimmy Waldo and D. Kendell Jones; the television travel —from the afterword by RICHARD GERE series, "Globe Trekker;" the film, "Pirates of the Caribbean;" the Bol- lywood film, "Garwale Baharwale;" and many other media.

SACRED TIBETAN CHANTS FROM IMEE OOI

SONGS OF TARA: Devotional Music to the Goddess of Liberation featuring H.H. the Dalai Lama, H.E. Jamyang Sakya, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, Premal and the Gyuto Monks, Nawang Khechog, THE WISDOM OF MANJUSRI and Wah!. 1 hr., 9 min. CD. #SOTACD $17.98 BODHISATTVA—CD Tara is known in Tibet as "She produced, composed and sung by THE MANTRA OF GURU Who Liberates"—a compassion- Imee Ooi. #WIMACD $16.00 RINPOCHE, PADMASAMBHA- ate bodhisattva who delivers us By chanting 's teach- from fear and protects us from ing, we hope to pursue the en- VA—CD produced and arranged by Imee harm. Now Tibetan spiritual lightened path, become liberated leaders and devotional artists from constraints, and attain omni- Ooi, vocals by Imee Ooi and Chai Yu. #MAGUCD $16.00 come together in celebration science in life. Studying Manjushri of this beloved "Mother of all Bodhisattva's teachings cultivates Padmasambhava, meaning "lotus-born," is believed to be an Buddhas"—featuring tracks our unseen potential and enhanc- from His Holiness the Dalai es our awareness and helps devel- emanation of the Buddha Am- itabha. He brought Buddhism Lama, Her Eminence Jamyang op our ability to resolve problems, Sakya, Dechen Shak-Dagsay, make wise decisions, and be more to Tibet in the eighth century. Being the lineage master of Va- Nawang Khechog, Deva Pre- content when facing complex- mal, and many more. Songs of ity. His influence increases under- jrayana, he is highly respected as the Guru Rinpoche. Listeners are Tara is a meditative collection standing and reason, improves of mantras, chants, and praises our communication skills, and as- invited to share joy and blessings from this sacred music. to help us connect to the energy sists us in clear our mind on our of this swift and heroic goddess. 1. The Mantra of Guru Rinpoche path to enlightenment. Includes modern and traditional —in meditation. Composed by 1. The Five Words Mantra of devotions to Green Tara, who Manjushri Bodhisattva (San- Chai Yu, arranged and sung by leaps to our aid when we are in skrit) 17.50" Imee Ooi. need, and White Tara, who offers 2. Mantra of the Manjushri Bo- 2. The Mantra of Guru Rinpoche longevity so we may have more dhisattva (Sanskrit) 17.13" —in praise. Vocals by Imee Ooi time to serve others in this world, and Chai Yu. 3. Journey to Wisdom (instru- and the complete Tibetan Hom- o mental) 11.57" age to the Twenty-One Taras. S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 or www.snowlionpub.com SNOW LION 33 FOLDOUT QUIDES TO BASIC BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF BUDDHISM: SHAMATHA MEDITATON THE BUDDHIST WHEEL OF EXISTENCE: for Easy Understanding and Remembering by Jakob Leschly and Stefan Mager. 8-page coated foldout The Psychology of Confusion and the Path of by Stefan Mager. 8-page coated foldout guide. #ESELBU guide. #SHMEFO $18.00 Liberation—Guide and Overview $18.00 This helpful study guide offers a "map" of the by Jakob Leschly and Stefan Mager. 8-page coated fold- Here is an important study guide to help you understand Shamatha Path that guides you through all the levels, out guide. #BUWHEX $18.00 key Buddhist principles in an organized, straightforward from dullness to attainment. In an organized and help- This invaluable guide provides easy charts for un- way. The fold-out chart covers essential Buddhist topics, ful way, this fold-out chart describes the experience of derstanding the sacred images of the Wheel of Exis- explained in narrative, charts and illustrations, and finally the path, the faults, and also the remedies to guide us. tence, or Karmic Wheel. It provides a lovely full-page keywords for easy memorization, covering the material Using narrative, charts and a fine descriptive illustra- image of the Wheel, a 'navigation chart' and an over- in 12 sections: The Historical Perspective, The Life of the tion, we understand the pitfalls, and also the goal, of the view of its symbology, discussions of the sections, the Buddha, The , The , Shamatha path. The center panel folds out to display a six realms of existence, the twelve links of dependent Good Conduct, Mental Development, Wisdom, Karma, Re- lovely, colorful 23" long illustration of the stages of the origination, the eightfold path, the four noble truths, birth, Dependent Origination, The Three Universal Charac- Shamatha Path (with explanation notes), suitable for reincarnation, and a glossary of key Buddhist terms. In teristics, and The Five Aggregates. hanging on a wall. short, it's packed with information covering key points Compact, easy-to read and understand, this guide mea- This compact, easy-to read and understand guide of the path. This full-color fold-out is an essential study sures 11" x 7.5" (30" x 11" when expanded). Includes links measures 11" x 7.5" (30" x 11" when expanded). guide. to further reading material. This compact, easy-to read and understand guide measures 11" x 7.5" (30" x 11" when expanded).

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INCENSE OR RELIC HOLDER Decorated with Turquoise and HAND-HELD Coral in Silver, Coral, Turquoise and Malachite Measures approx. 81/2" x 1 1/8". #INHOTU $120.00 #PRWHHL $390.00 This beautiful and functional Most extraordinary hand held prayer we've seen. Each incense or relic holder has a cen- TWO TIER HANGING PRAYER WHEEL in Turquoise and facet was made with tremendous care and attention to detail, tral copper chamber, brass outer Lapis Lazuli or Coral with materials that are traditional, but handled in different and rings and Eight Auspicious Sym- #PRWH6 $70.00 unique ways. And to top it off, as a prayer wheel, it works won- bols, silver chain, and Tibetan This attractive prayer wheel is made with brass, turquoise derfully well, spinning effortlessly for many revolutions with Lhantsa script of Bronze com- and lapis or coral stones mounted on a handmade carved rus- minimum effort. bined with semi-precious stones tic wooden Tibetan Folk Art frame, with two rows of prayers Made of silver, ornately etched, beaded, and scrolled. Finely of turquoise and coral. A truly in traditional and ancient Tibetan Lhantsa script. Turns visibly cut stones of coral, green malachite and lapis, set in patterns of unique piece for home, altar, or on the outside, while prayer scrolls silently rotate on the inside. rounded , rays, or points, are seldom seen, and with tur- for travels. Turn this lovely wheel and radiate numerous blessings into the quoise or coral of rare and unusual hue. Eight stupas surround Bars of turquoise in four sec- Universe! the cap, with the Great Mantra in Tibetan Lhantsa script. The cen- tions provide the background, Turquoise and lapis or turquoise and coral provide the back- ter row mantra is "," the mantra of com- with coral around the mantra ground for the brass lettering embossed on the drum, sending passion. Great care and mindfulness clearly went into the cre- lettering and cap. The top, with a out prayers as they rotate. The drum has small copper tabs, at- ation of this wheel. Turn it and radiate numerous blessings into cabochon of pale blue turquoise tached to the copper base, for rotation. Comes with an attached the Universe! or coral, pulls off for the copper wall hanging bracket. Frame measures about 6" w. x 5.5" h. x 3.5" Measures almost 16" long and about 4.5" across, with the 7.5" inner chamber. The piece is pol- d. Drum: 3.5" h x 2.5" w. Mount on a wall or place on table top. handle made of dark wood. As with all prayer wheels, securely ished smooth, suitable for storing For display in a home, hallway, or shrine room. Protect from support them from both the top and bottom when moving or long and slender artifacts such as weather, moisture, and large temperature fluctuations, to ensure unpacking. wood, bone, or larger scrolls, as long life. well as incense. o

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*t -g- * $ % ■ mantra symbols of polished brass, in these upright table-top prayer v ft -■:■■ ->f H {■ ■■:■: *■■ ::-:■ * ffi 3. :¥■ ft* * :£: « ft 0 8 ■ i* £ **■ wheels. These unique pieces have four rows of mantras on an inlaid background of mostly turquoise stones, with two rings of deep green jade. Suitable for table display in home, hallway, or shrine room. Gemstone construction is designed for indoor use only, and it TARA MANTRA PLAQUE IN GOLD should be protected from weather, moisture, and large temperature CERAMIC fluctuations, if possible, to ensure long life. Support prayer wheels #TAMAMP $14.00 from both the top and bottom when moving or unpacking. Here is an attractive mantra plaque Prayer wheels measure about 8.5" high and 4" across at the base, with Tara's mantra displayed in the shape with brass hand-paddles below the drum, attached to a lotus-etched of a golden mandala This lovely piece is brass base-plate. Free-floating drum is mounted on a spindle set on the sculpted in ceramic and painted gold, base. Turn it and radiate numerous blessings into the Universe! and the letters of Tara's mantra are in raised relief, painted green on the letters. Measures nearly 6" across. Use it on your altar, or mount it on a wall. It is easy to display with a standard plate holder, or it can be placed on an altar or framed. Not recommended for outdoor use or where exposed to moisture or high traffic.

MILAREPA ALTAR PLAQUE IN GOLD CERAMIC #MIGOAL$16.0 This unique piece depicts Milarepa meditating in his cave, nestled among mountains and trees. Cast in ceramic, it is a finely detailed, high-relief piece with a golden finish, measuring ap- proximately 5" across, and 5.75" high. Because it measures more than 1" deep on its flat base, this Milarepa sculpture is also able to stand freely on a level flat surface. Place it on your altar, use it at an interior entranceway, or mount it on a wall. May also be framed in a box frame. Not recommended for outdoor use or where exposed to moisture or SOLAR POWERED PRAYER WHEEL high traffic. #MASOWH $50.00 From dawn to dusk, and even sometimes in a well-lighted room, this wonderful prayer wheel rotates sending out prayers ■ -3; :i- £. & ■' ■:;- -if ■%: :¥■ : into the universe. The free-floating prayer wheel is adorned with colored stones and mounted in an ornate gau shaped frame, and contains prayer mantras. When the light shines on the prayer wheel and charges the solar panel, the prayer wheel rotates, M-Ar^i-:-:- - "' " m. sometimes slowly and sometimes at a faster rate. It's beautiful— ■ GREEN TARA ALTAR PLAQUE IN GREEN and ecological! & GOLD CERAMIC The mantra solar prayer wheel is made from cast metal with #GRTAAL $16.00 a bright golden finish. It fits on most window sills where it will Here is a lovely plaque with Tara, seated on receive direct light. (It may take a few hours to fully charge.) a moon disc, beautifully displayed in relief, Measures 3.5" x 4.5" x 2.5" deep and the solar panel in the base is with a gold underlayment and green outer fin- ish. The image of Tara is tastefully presented almost 2" wide. Comes in an attractive satin-lined gift box with ~ ; .'. -WM>:'-:- latch and corded handles. through an artistic technique of delicate bur- nishing or rubbing, which reveals her subtle image emerging from the gold undertones be- neath. Cast ceramic piece measures 5" x 7" x 1/2" deep. Suitable for adorning interior door- itlliij: -, ;■: ;:. ■ ' ■ ■ ways, wall mounting, altar display or framing...... ■ ': ■ ■ ■ : ■;■:'::':"■:': i.'■: Not recommended for outdoor use or where exposed to moisture or high traffic.

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MOON EARRINGS IN SILVER AND LAPIS LAZULI MEDICINE BUDDHA TARA MEDALLION #EAMOLA $28.00 MEDALLION #PETACI $18.00 These circular crescent moon- #PEHEBU $18.00 shaped earrings are designed Lovely, detailed rendering of This fine pendant captures the Green Tara, etched in a silvery with embedded polished lapis Medicine Buddha, with a bowl of finished medallion. Green Tara stone, and a small lapis pendant healing nectar and outstretched is the Bodhisattva of the mi- suspended in the center. The ear- hand, offering blessings to all raculous activity of all the Bud- rings have a corded edge, and who seek him. Ornately detailed dhas of past, present and future, dangle from silver loops. Circu- medallion is etched in a silvery and most highly venerated in lar pendant measures 3/4". La- finish. Medicine Buddha embod- Tibetan Buddhism. She helps pis lazuli is identified as the color ies the healing aspect, and think- of Medicine Buddha. to overcome difficult situations TEARDROP OM PENDANT ing of him or saying his mantra and protect against dangers and is said to help healing. Smooth fears. Measures 1.75" across, in Silver and Turquoise circular wafer pendant measures with polished cotton cord. Measures approx. 1" x .75". #PEOMTT $48.00 1.75" across, and comes with a polished cotton cord. Edged with crown silverwork and a decorative jump ring, the smooth silver OM is inlaid into a polished turquoise background, in a tear-drop shaped silver mounting. Each pendant is unique, and made by skilled Himalayan artisans. Fabric cord with ball and loop closure is included. Unfortunately, we only have a lim- ited supply of this lovely new pendant.

MOON EARRINGS IN SILVER, TURQUOISE AND CORAL #EAMOTU $28.00 These trim circular crescent moon-shaped earrings are de- signed with embedded turquoise, EARRINGS in Silver, with a small coral pendant sus- Turquoise, and Coral MANTRA TREASURE pended in the center. They have Measures approx. 1/2" x 7/8". CAPSULE wrapped silver wire silver loops, KALACHAKRA PROTECTION #EATUCE $32.00 Approx. 1" x .25". #PESICA and measure 5/8" across. GAU $16.00 These lovely and traditionally GLOBE EARRINGS in Silver, Measures approx. 3/4" x 1" x This silver cylindrical capsule designed earrings remind one of Turquoise, and Coral 3/"8" #KAPRGA $14.00 a stupa, a holy site, with circles comes with a mantra prayer This special little gau pendant Approx. 1/2" long. #EABATC scroll rolled up inside, but the of turquoise enclosed in silver, $30.00 in silver finish contains the seed and a seed cabochon of coral in capsule may also be used to store These festive silver, turquoise syllable of the Kalachakra Heru- the center. A cluster of three seed very small treasure relics, such and coral earrings have a unique ka. It contains the blessed seeds cabochons of coral hang below, as a hair, thread, seed, or other design we haven't seen before. from the Oracle, pro- also mounted in silver. With sil- precious object. Inscribed with a Suspended on ear loops, they tector of the Dalai Lama, for help ver ear loops, mountain-mined dorje, or vajra, and the OM syl- dangle gracefully just below the with facing obstacles and losses. coral. lable, and ornamented on the This gau-style pendant has the ear, adding a colorful note to any ends; includes a sturdy double- Kalachakra symbol on the front, occasion. Made with mountain- looped ring for cord or chain. and the mantra on the back. mined coral. End cap slides out to open the in- The Kalachakra empower- ner chamber; just delicately and ment pacifies conflicts, develops carefully rock the end back and peace and reduces suffering and forth until the sleeve slips open. increases love and compassion. The capsule can also be perma- It is the essence of the energy nently sealed. TEARDROP EARRINGS IN which transcends the relative SILVER AND LAPIS LAZULI concepts of time and space. Ka- #EATELA $28.00 lachakra is a vehicle for world These lovely teardrop-shaped peace. The seeds were blessed earrings are designed with em- by the Nechung Medium of the bedded polished lapis stone, with State Oracle of Tibet. Comes with a small lapis pendant suspended a black cord. in the center. The earrings have a corded edge, and dangle deli- »«»«*#*> V ■> 9 ■ t ■ cately from silver loops. Pendant measures 3/4" x 1/2". Lapis la- zuli is identified as the color of Medicine Buddha. TURQUOISE PRAYER WHEEL SILVER PRAYER WHEEL MANDALA EARRINGS in ■:■:■ • • EARRINGS PENDANT Silver, Coral, Turquoise, and Measures approx. 1.25" long. Measures approx. 11/8". Lapis #EATUHA $30.00 #PRHAPE $15.00 Approx. 7/8" round. #EAMAEY SILVER MALA These delicate sterling silver This delicate sterling silver $54.00 and turquoise earrings have prayer wheel pendant has raised The great mantra, OM MANI COUNTERS raised bronze Om Mani Padme silver Om Mani Padme Hum PADME HUNG, surrounds Bud- Hum mantra lettering on the mantra lettering on the wheel. with Bell and Dorje dha's eye in the center of these wheel, making this a beauti- A beautiful way to carry a real fine polished sterling silver ear- ful way to carry a prayer wheel prayer wheel with you. The #MCBEDO $28.00 rings. The center of the mandala with you. Mounted on silver ear weighted garnet bead helps the This set includes two silvery displays a Buddha-eye in silver, loops, these prayer wheel ear- drum rotate, and a silver loop mala counters fastened with silky embedded in lapis lazuli. Sur- rings really work, and are hand- makes it easy to add a cord or tassels in multi-colored thread, rounding this circle are a six-pet- made by skilled Himalayan arti- chain for wearing, hanging in with a bell and dorje. aled mandala, set in turquoise, sans, so each set is unique. A fair your car, etc. Send prayers out and edged in coral. With silver trade item. to benefit all!

36 SNOW LION: THE BUDDHIST MAGAZINE & CATALOG FALL '11 (See www.SnowLionPub.com for our complete catalog of products & descriptions!)