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of the founding of the Drikung H.H. DRIKUNG KYABGON was observed. His Holiness is the 37th in the line of teachers from the great CHETSANG saint Jigten Sumgon who is in the direct line of transmission of the TO VISIT USA great saints , , Maf-

His Holiness will be spending several months touring the Ameri- cas, giving teachings—especially on the Fivefold Path of Ma- hamudra, which is one of the main 'practices of the Lineage. He wrote in his introduction to the Garland Of Prac- tices (Snow Lion, 1986) "Lord drew together all of the teachings of the Buddha into one fivefold system. Gampopa's line- age holder and main disciple, Pak- dru Dorje Gyalpo later named this teaching "The Pro- found Fivefold Path of Ma- hamudra. The Fivefold Path of Ma- hamudra is a complete path of . The practitioner be- gins meditating on the common preliminaries, also known as the four ways of turning the mind. These are the precious human mm. birth, , karma and its results, and the suffering of all A TEARDROP samsara. Then the practitioner engages the extraordinary prelimi- naries: , purifi- IN CHENREZIG'S EYE cation, , and . Then begins the actual five- Five-Day Intensive Teaching in Tucson, fold path with the practice of bod- hicitta. Next is the meditation on AZ by H.H. The Dalai the Chakrasamvara, the Article by Victoria Huckenpahler four kayas of guru yoga and the ac- tual mahamudra itself. Background tion, His Holiness suggested that To make this practice more years became an invaluable ex- pa, , Gampopa, and Against a vast panorama of blue since anger is a part of our mind widely available to people who do perience for learning about the Phagmo Drupa. The Drikung sky punctuated by mountains not we can engage in a dialogue with not have the time for the tra'dition- Tibetan spiritual and temporal Kagyu lineage incorporates the unlike those of his native , it. al three year retreat, he has writ- condition in a changed society. teachings of all three levels of Bud- H.H. the presented He also counseled the develop- ten a special practice text which he In 1975, he escaped to India. A dhism but is especially known for an intensive teaching on the Pa- ment of tolerance, ranging all the will be using for his teachings. In large number of his followers those of the , mahamudra, tience chapter of 's way from the ability to endure mi- Search of the Stainless Ambrosia gathered at Dharamsala to celebrate and the Six of Naropa. Guide to the 's Way of nor physical inconvenience, such contains these teachings in addi- his miraculous escape. He also visit- His Holiness will be making an- Life. Dr. Howard C. Cutler, a as poor weather, up to the high- tion to the practice of the four ed the US that year and founded the other international tour this year. Phoenix psychiatrist, level tolerance of the Bodhisattva. ways of turning the mind, and var- first Drikung Kagyu center—now He will be in the Americas from Claude d'Estree, the Buddhist If we learn to ignore small suffer- ious . In ad- located in Frederick, MD. April to October. He will be giv- chaplain at the Univ. of Arizona, ings, we become sturdier in the dition, Flags, the Life and He resumed his formal religious ing teachings on the fivefold path and Ken Bacher formed Arizona face of larger troubles. Because Spiritual Teachings of Jigten Sum- training in order to rekindle the of mahamudra and empowerments Teachings, Inc. to sponsor His suffering is a feet of life, it is a use- gon has a brief but very clear ex- embers of the Drikung Kagyu for the practice of phowa, chod Holiness' visit. ful reminder of the fundamental- planation of the path along with lineage in more than 100 and Milarepa in many different lo- Words alone cannot do justice to ly unsatisfactory nature of teachings on Mahamudra. The monasteries outside of Tibet such cations. Contact: Tibetan Medita- the impact of this commentary on existence, which helps us develop Great Kagyu Masters gives the life as Lama Yuru Monastery and tion Center, 9301 Gambrill Park patience by one who has himself a taste for renouncing samsara. stories of the great masters of the Phiyang Monastery in . Rd., Frederick, MD 21702, passed its harshest tests. Endurance of suffering must, mahamudra lineage and contain In 1979, the 800th anniversary 301-473-5750. ■ however, be understood within the many profound teachings. These Teachings context of the Buddha's Third texts have all been translated by His Holiness began his com- Noble Truth: the end of suffering. Konchog Gyaltsen and RED FLAG OVER TIBET mentary on Shantideva's text with One endures to reach a state be- are available from Snow Lion. an analysis of the anatomy of yond suffering, otherwise the em- H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche was PBS, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 9PM EST anger—how it arises from a sense phasis on stamina would be merely born in 1947 in to the well- FRONTLINE correspondent ble have been in a state of almost of injury, giving the illusion of act- morbid. known Tsarong family. In 1950, he Orvill Schell traveled to Tibet to ex- non-stop tectonic collision. And the ing as a protector in one's revenge. His Holiness cautioned that the was recognized as the incarnation amine the fete of Tibet under Chi- international consequences of this But because the harmful action cultivation of steadfastness did not of the Drikung Kyabgon, head of nese occupation. Mr. Schell is the stand-off are now reverberating here has been completed, revenge can- imply that all situations should be the Drikung Kagyu order. He author of eight books on China. He in the US due to President Clinton's not alter the situation. Indeed, it accepted. Some circumstances re- received his religious vows from chronicles Tibet's culture and his- drawing Tibet into the debate over only complicates matters by caus- quire counter-measures, but even H.H. the Dalai Lama at the age tory, examines the Chinese of China's most fevored nation trade ing the loss of physical health and here one's principal concern is the of five in the Drikung Monastery. Tibet, and looks at why the survival status." mental peace, by destroying the well-being of one's opponent rath- In 1959, His Holiness was of the and culture Schell's journey to Tibet com- virtue one has accumulated over er than personal gain. If, by not forced to leave the monastery and has become an international issue. bines both an in-depth report on aeons, and by acting as a stum- remarking on someone's ill deed live in Lhasa with one of his form- "Ever since Mao Tse-tungs's army these political tensions and a rich bling block to the . one tacitly helps that person er tutors. From 1960 to 1969, he liberated Tibet in 1950, Tibet has travelogue which evokes the gran- Proposing antidotes to anger develop a negative habit, such pas- was a student in the Chinese become a combat zone. Two of the deur of Tibet's landscape, the en- which can be implemented in real- sivity would constitute an infrac- schools and later worked in com- most dissimilar cultures, political chantment of its people and the life situations or in the imagina- Continued on page 4 munes in Central Tibet. These systems and ethnic people imagina- fascination of Buddhism. ■

SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS THE DALAI LAMA VISITS THE USA Tibetan Fonts for the IN APRIL Macintosh From April 14 to 29, 1994, His by Pierre Robillard Holiness the Dalai Lama will vis- it the . The tour will Package contains manual, disks, begin in Hawaii, then move to keyboard stickers. #PITF S59.95 California, Michigan, Kentucky and New York. • System 7 compatible postscript Type 1 and TrueType fonts Hawaii • works with Apple StyleWriterand April 15: Symposium Local I den- Personal LaserWriter LS printers lily in the Global Community: Creating • includes System 7 custom key- Global Peace in the 21st Century at board layouts the East-West Center, Honolulu. 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It is a must for anyone seriously interested in read- teaching in the West, he presents the evil influences, such as ghosts, Sambhota Phone-Fax: Seven Point Mind Training which is gods, and so on, are not at all en- ing and writing Tibetan language." Professor Melvyn C. Goldstein, the very core of the entire practice of tities outside us. It is from within 3929 Orchard Ct. (303)442-5410 . Here is an excerpt: that the trouble comes. It is due Director, Center for Research on Boulder, CO to our fixation on "I" that we Tibet, Case Western Reserve Uni- If we have instructions on how think: "I am so unhappy, I can't- versity. 80304 to carry obstacles onto the path, get anything to eat, I have no then no matter how many difficul- clothes, lost of people are against as good as making offerings to the ties and conflicting situations me and I don't have any friends." Buddhas. We may think that it is New Altar and Teaching Seat at Namgyal come upon us, they will simply It is thoughts like these that keep better to give to a temple, or place After 18 months of makeshift ar- tion, the offering of a Seat clarify our practice and have no us so busy—and all so uselessly! offerings before an image of the rangements, 's is in essence requesting the Lama power to hinder us on the path. If, This is the reason why we are not Buddha. In fact, because the new altar is nearing completion for to stay in the world and transmit the however, we do not have such in- on the path to liberation and Buddhas are completely free from installation in early 1994. The altar wisdom of the Buddha for the benefit structions, then difficulties will be . Throughout the en- self cherishing, the more we can was designed by Ven. Pema Losang of all beings. experienced as hindrances. tire succession of our lives, from help beings, the happier they are. Chogyen. The majority of the wood used for In these degenerate times, as far beginningless time until the pres- When the hordes of demons tried Built of solid oak, the altar will the seat will be northeastern cher- as the outer universe is concerned, ent, we have been taking birth in to obstruct the Buddha as he was cover most of the front wall of the ry. The panels of the front, sides, the rains and snows do not come one or another of the six realms. on the point of attaining enlight- meditation hall. The center of the and seat back will be of satinwood. when they should, harvests are How long we have been labouring enment, sending their armies and altar holds a large in front Cherry ages to a beautiful deep red- poor, the cattle are unhealthy and in the three worlds of samsara, hurling their weapons, he meditat- of which will be a large statue of the russet color and satinwood to a warm people and animals are riddled slaves to our ego-clinging! This is ed on kindness towards them, Buddha, as well as three statues golden yellow. The decorative carv- with disease. Because people why we cannot escape. When a man turning their weapons into flowers, representing long life and auspi- ings will be a combination of a light spend their time in evil activities, has borrowed a lot of money, he will and their curses and war cries into ciousness. A small is also part brown wood, satinwood and a bright because they are jealous and cons- never have a moment's peace until praises and mantras. Other beings of the arrangement. Three more red or reddish-orange wood. tantly wish misfortune on one an- he has repaid his debt. So it is with are in fact the best occasions for larger statues for the altar are also The monastery is requesting do- other, many countries are at all the work that our ego-clinging the accumulation of . expected from India. nations to cover Henry's cost of variance and in desperate circum- has given us to do; it has left nega- On either side of the statues will materials (his time is donated). For stances. We are in the era when tive imprints on the alaya similar be shelves for the cloth covered donations of $25 or more the name even the teachings of religion are to promissory notes. When our In short, all suffering comes and along with their of the donor will be inscribed on a perverted so that famine, disease karma fructifies and "payment" from the enemy of our own ego- commentaries. Namgyal Monast- brass plaque to be mounted on or and war are rife. But, when a for- is demanded, we have no chance clinging; all benefit derives from ery's textbooks will be stored here. near the Dharma Seat. Checks can est is on fire, a gale will only make for happiness and enjoyment. All other beings, who are therefore Creation of the altar got under- be made out to Namgyal Monastery it bigger, it certainly will not blow this is because, as it says in the like friends and relatives. We way last spring when Marcus and sent to the Monastery in Itha- it out. Likewise, for a Bodhisatt- teachings, we do not recognize should try to help them as much Shaffer, an Ithaca cabinet-maker, ca. Write "Dharma Seat" at the va who has received instruction, all ego-clinging as our real enemy. as possible. As Langri Tangpa volunteered his time. In the end, he bottom of your check. such catastrophic situations may It is also because we do not Dorje Gyaltsen said, "Of all the expects to have spent about 200 One might make a donation on be profitably taken onto the path. recognise the great kindness of be- profound teachings I have read, hours constructing the altar. the behalf of another person, such ings. It was said by Buddha this only have I understood: that as a friend or loved one. Please limit Shakyamuni that to work for be- all harm and sorrow are my own Teaching Seat for one name per $25 donation. And be All suffering comes through not ings with kindness and compas- doing and all benefit and qualities His Holiness the Dalai Lama sure to enclose that name as you recognising ego-clinging as our sion, and to make offerings to the are thanks to others. Therefore all Mr. Henry Robertson, a master would like it printed, first and last enemy. When we are hit by a stick Buddhas are of equal value for the my gain I give to others; all loss woodworker in Eureka, California, name. Any donations beyond the or a stone, it hurts; when someone attainment of enlightenment. I take upon myself." He perceived has volunteered his time and know- cost of materials and shipping of the calls us a thief or a liar, we become Therefore to be generous to others, this as the sole meaning of all the how to build a beautiful traditional seat to Ithaca will go to the Monas- angry. Why is this? It is because to free them from suffering and set texts that he had studied, meditat- teaching seat for His Holiness to use tery for other improvements to the we feel great esteem and attach- them on the path of liberation is ing upon it throughout his life. ■ at Namgyal. In the Buddhist tradi- meditation and teaching hall. ■

SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS FROM NAMGYAL MONASTERY INSTITUTE OF BUDDHIST STUDIES The North American Seat of the Personal Monastery of H.H. the Dalai Lama

SUMMER '94 RETREATS Namgyal Monastery is considering meditation practice retreat for de- expanding the 1994 summer retreat veloping a clear, focused and calmly schedule in response to the over- abiding mind. Instruction will be whelming enthusiasm shown by minimal and of a practical nature retreatants in 1992 and 1993. and will be interspersed between If you are interested in attending meditation sessions. any of the retreats described below, Weekend Shamatha Meditation please send us a postcard citing the Intensives. Friday evening to Sun- 83SSS8SSS5S8S8SSS53SSSS8SS38 retreat(s) that interest you and the day evening. These would be short GIFT OF LAND LAUNCHES NAMGYAL dates in June, July or August that intensive versions of the week-long B MAKING SPECIAL work best for you. We will finalize Shamatha retreat described above. RETREAT CENTER DEVELOPMENT EFFORT B PRAYER REQUESTS 8 the schedule based on all responses. Please indicate the probable Note that all retreats are held at weekends you would consider at- A spectacular tract of land has private rooms for guests wishing Tibetans traditionally ask »a beautiful Arnot Forest, the secluded tending to help us determine the been donated to Namgyal Monas- to spend time in personal study monks to say special pray- gjg wooded conference center main- feasibility. tery Institute of Buddhist Studies with the monks or in retreat. ers for the ill and deceased, §g tained by Cornell University just Medicine Buddha Meditation as the site of a future Tibetan style The downtown Ithaca site would B to commemorate marriages «3 south of Ithaca. The center has a Retreat. One week retreat Friday temple, guest house and retreat continue to house scholar monks B and the birth of a child, and «§ B large central lodge and 14 cabins, evening to Friday mid-day. This center. This gift marks the begin- and serve as the site for Namgyal to consecrate statues for al- *g and we offer three wholesome meditation concentrates on the ning of a possible second phase of Institute classes. Additional tars. For the latter, the base £| vegetarian meals each day. strengthening of physical, mental development that would allow monks would reside at the retreat is removed and filled with || 3rd Annual "Get Acquainted and spiritual harmony and well- Namgyal Monastery's spiritual site to host visitors and conduct powdered incense and small M with Namgyal" Retreat. An In- being. An initiation/empowerment and artistic legacy to reach a much special programs and retreats. m rolls of written . ga troduction to Tibetan Buddhism will be given on the first day of the wider audience. Major donors are This facility would also allow more If you would like to make jg by the Monks of Namgyal Monas- retreat. now being sought in response to Namgyal monks to live in the U. S. such a request please write g§ tery. One week retreat Friday eve- Meditation Retreat. this gift. If sufficient financial sup- and be available for travels to cre- to us. For statues, please tell S-3 Friday mid-day. Due to its popular- One week retreat Friday evening to port is found, Namgyal will accept ate sand , conduct ritu- us which figure it is and the «3 ity, this is the third year the "Get Friday mid-day. This is an inten- the land and initiate development. als and provide instruction. size. The monks will be *|j Acquainted Retreat" will be offered. sive practice retreat of a highest yoga The new guest house and retreat happy to offer appropriate S It is characterized by individual at- , open only to those site is partially a response to fre- Living Culture prayers. Donations for these «| B tention from the monks and a who have taken a Yamantaka initi- quent inquiries from persons in- Namgyal Monastery is noted for B services help the monastery, M unique introduction to Buddhism ation. Please indicate who granted terested in visiting the monastery its mastery of exquisite sand man- 8$ as practiced by the Dalai Lama's the initiation to you and where. Prac- for personal contact with the dalas and other sacred arts. These own personal monastery. Students ticing together with others at an in- monks or for individual retreat in arts are a traditional way of trans- THE STUDY AND learn about shamatha meditation, tensive retreat like this is a great way a structured setting with access to mitting spiritual knowledge. A PRACTICE PROGRAM OF mahayana teachings, deity yoga, to strengthen your commitment and authentic Tibetan Buddhist in- major goal of the Institute is to mandala theory, debate, Tibetan lan- deepen your understanding of this struction. preserve the very best of these seri- THE INSTITUTE guage, and engage in hands on art practice Founded in 1992, Namgyal ously endangered sacred arts, in- Namgyal Monastery Institute of workshops on drawing Tibetan im- Meditation Retreat. Monastery Institute is staffed by cluding the traditional monastic Buddhist Studies was founded in ages and mandalas. All of the monks One week retreat Friday evening to Tibetan Buddhist monks and instructional culture. The pro- 1992 as a leaching institute and North are informal and accessible through- Friday mid-day. This is also a Western scholars and provides the posed new guest house and assem- American Seat of the personal mon- out the retreat. After the last medi- highest yoga tantra practice. To prac- opportunity for systematic study bly hall will enable many more astery of His Holiness the Dalai tation and dinner each day, evenings tice Kalachakra with Namgyal people to come in contact with in English of Tibetan Buddhism, Lama. Namgyal Institute was con- consist of volleyball, badminton, dis- monks is a very auspicious—and Namgyal's profound spiritual and as well as comprehensive instruc- ceived to bring to the West the study cussion groups, slide lectures, and rare—opportunity for those who artistic legacy. tion in the Tibetan language. Over program designed by H.H. the Dalai videos on . have received this initiation. Appli- // you would like to become a 80 students have studied at the In- Lama for Namgyal Monastery. Open This is Namgyal's main summer cants are again asked to indicate stitute since formal programs be- founding benefactor to help make this to qualified men and women, this event. The retreat is staffed by all when and where they have taken gan in fall 1992, and more than vision a reality, please write to the unique 4-year program enables seri- of the Namgyal monks. Other the Kalachakra initiation in order "Founding Benefactor Program", double this number have attend- ous students to follow a consistent, retreats may be staffed by only two to be able to attend. Friends of Namgyal, Namgyal ed summer retreats. progressive and authentic program or three monks. Address your card to: Summer Monastery, P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, Located about twenty minutes of study in Tibetan Buddhism. Shamatha Meditation Retreat: Retreats, Namgyal Monastery Institute NY 14851. With your kelp, we be- from Namgyal Institute's down- To round-out this rich and care- One week retreat Friday evening to of Buddhist Studies, P.O. Box 127, lieve this goal can be met within two town Ithaca location, the rural site fully designed curriculum, Namgyal Friday mid-day. This is an intensive! Ithaca, NY 14851. ■ occupies the highest hilltop in the years. Institute also offers courses and work- area with spectacular views of the shops in the arts and culture of Tibet, surrounding Finger Lakes wood- NAMGYAL MONASTERY'S such as thangka painting, music, and lands. The gift of this land is in- mandala construction. The Institute's NAMGYAL MONKS IN AMERICA tended to spur matching financial FIRST adjunct faculty gives special lectures contributions from benefactors Namgyal monks (beside those at Travis McCauley is a new faculty PUBLICATION and weekend programs from time the Monastery in Ithaca) are also now member and translator at Namgyal who share our interest in helping to time. The Monastery provides per- Compassion and the Individual, living, studying or teaching in: Los Institute. Travis spent 3 years at to preserve the best of Tibet's sa- sonal guidance in practice to those a booklet by H.H. the Dalai Angeles (2), Blcomington, IN (1), the Buddhist School of Dialectics cred culture. wishing it as well as non-program Philadelphia (1>, New York City (3), in Dharamsala, India. Lama, is now available in Chinese, classes and summer retreats. Students A Traditional Temple published by Namgyal Monastery New Jersey (1) and Wisconsin (1). may pursue this program on either Institute of Buddhist Studies. A All monks in North America have Initial sketches for the new as- a full or part-time basis. sembly hall, guest house and re- "Friend of Namgyal" got the idea been invited to Ithaca for the Tibetan NAMGYAL MONASTERY For application forms or further New Year (), Feb. 1113th. As treat center reflect traditional of publishing the book in Chinese information regarding programs WISH LIST many as 15 monks may be present. Tibetan temple architecture with after hearing that His Holiness contact: Admissions Office, Nam- —Ven. (Pema) Losang Chogyen, —External CD ROM drives, one lodging quarters for guests and would visit Taiwan. She discussed gyal Institute of Buddhist Studies, the project with the Monastery Director of Namgyal Institute, each for a Macintosh and an retreatants. The 3-story temple P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851 would include a ground floor with and the Office of Tibet, arranged earned his M. A. in religion and IBM PC, are needed to read new a large shrine room for teachings, for the translation and provided continues his PhD. studies at Tibetan texts that were recently initiations and rituals, a 2nd floor the funds for publication. The Fall 1994 Semester Applications Columbia University. made available on CD ROM. to house resident monks, and a booklet is available in both simple The fall 1994 semester runs 9/5 —Ven. Tenzin "Champa" Lhun- —Modems and communications small third floor apartment for and literary Chinese and can be to 12/16. Prospective students may po completed a 3-month course software for the Mac and IBM. H.H. the Dalai Lama. obtained free of charge from Nam- write to the Admissions Office of in Business Computing. —Minivan in good condition, for The open courtyard would be gyal Monastery and the Office of Namgyal for application materials. —Ven. Tsering Namgyal passed transporting monks, shopping, surrounded by a dozen or more Tibet. his written driving test. etc. ■

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A Teardrop situations where we feel anger. If objective awareness that others as easily justify substance abuse. we are injured, we must reflect more grateful to them. The state- Continued from page 1 have as valid a wish as oneself to Further, praise is a distraction to ments made by Shantideva are not that it is our own karma which has gain happiness and be free of practice because it undermines tion of the Bodhisattva vow. One exaggerations." attracted our misfortune. Further, suffering. Describing attachment dissatisfaction with cyclic exis- is therefore sometimes bound, out Noting the parallel between it is our attachment to the body to sounds, tactile sensation, etc., tence. "Then, when you read of compassion, to take a strong Buddhist compassion and Chris- that has led us to acquire a mate- he called sexual attachment the about the faults of samsara, you stand. But why feel compassion to- tian practice, His Holiness noted rial form whose nature is to feel strongest of all because "in it at- begin to think, 'maybe this was ward an aggressor? His Holiness that if one mentally substituted pain. And once we accept the in- tachment to all five senses is com- just written by some impoverished explained that it is because such God for the Buddhas, one could evitability of pain within samsara, pleted." He then contrasted meditator living in a far-out place a person is in the causal state of ac- carry the practices, because to live how greatly we suffer depends on relationships based on immediate having nothing to do with the cumulating non-virtue, whereas how we respond to situations. His in a way that pleases God is reflect- gratification in which individuals world!' " If one has the material ed in the way one deals with fel- oneself as victim has already ex- Holiness laughingly remarked that relate not as persons but as ob- comfort one needs for practice, low beings. But to generate perienced the ripening of negative whereas we are often hypersensi- jects, with those in which there is karma. thee must also be an internal res- compassion it is necessary to ap- tive about minor issues, we ignore underlying appreciation such that training factor so that one doesn't His Holiness remarked that a preciate the pervasiveness of major points having long-term the individuals accord each other become self-indulgent. "If you are disciplined mind is a religious suffering. Normally, only when we consequences. He recalled the respect. "There is some role of aware of this, it is possible to see mind, and far more indicative of see someone in pain do we feel Tibetan saying, "treat insults like compassion here because there is enemies who are obstacles to a spiritual life than outer displays spontaneous sympathy; successful wind behind your ear"—i.e., pre- a sense of responsibility." wealth as protectors who keep us such as robes or shrines. He then people rouse our envy. If we reflect tend you haven't heard a slight and Turning to the doctrine of karma from the obstruction of being elaborated on Shantideva's state- on the impurities of the body, we in this way you protect yourself. and its role in bringing about neg- spoiled." ment that people inflict harm see that even successful people are He reiterated the truth of depen- ativity, he corrected the misinter- His Holiness concluded by without the consciousness of real within the bondage of suffering. dent arising, and how collections pretation causing some people to referring to the historic signing of choice. Rather, they are moved by "So one should try to develop a of conditions, rather than clearcut blame karma alone for their woes. a peace agreement between the Is- negative emotions dependent on a sense of urgency like an AIDS pa- personal volition, usually lie be- If we understand karma properly raelis and Palestinians, noting that collection of conditions. These hind injury. Citing the example of tient. Once you have that illness we know it means action, so that he had personally written the lead- you know your days are num- conditions, in turn, have no choice the Gulf War, he said: "many peo- far from becoming passive we take ers involved. One sensed in the bered. Think: as long as I am un- or intention to produce a result. ple blame Saddam Hussein. That initiative. Karma is not static, but minds of the audience the un- der the power of ignorance, sooner Thus, nothing has independent is not fair. I feel some kind of sym- a process, which indicates that the spoken thought of His Holiness' or later something negative will status or control over itself. If we pathy for him. He is a dictator and individual plays a large role in de- own unresolved plight. turn up, so I must work now." examine the situation carefully we there are bad things, but without termining his or her course. see that in many cases people harm His Holiness recalled Shantide- As he left the hall that day, His that powerful equipment his army His Holiness urged caution in va's statement that all virtues and themselves out of ignorance or Holiness saluted the Buddha fig- couldn't function. All that equip- choosing a spiritual guide. Refer- favorable circumstances in our life carelessness. If this is so, how ure in the thangka above his chair ment wasn't produced by itself! ring to certain "crazy wisdom" are the results of merit acquired more easily can they visit the same with one hand as if to say "hi." Many nations were involved." of the past, he noted that al- through our kindness to other be- on others? Thus we should re- The familiar gesture conveyed an Noting the human tendency to though such beings often ings. Moreover, health, posses- spond with compassion, not anger. enchanting sense of intimacy, as of blame situations on external fac- manifested strange behavior, they sions and friendship are inevitably A question arose as to whether one being having long had vast ex- tors, exonerating oneself, he relat- had skills denoting a high level of dependent on others' effort and afflictive emotions were caused by perience of the other. ed this to the Tibetan situation. spiritual realization. "But some cooperation. Even those who harm habit. The Dalai Lama respond- The format for each session in- "If we look at things the holistic modern-day teachers have the us enable us to acquire merit, so ed that afflictions result from a clude time for questions: way we cannot pinpoint one per- same excesses, yet lack the coun- that in terms of contributing to our continuum of conditioning which, Q: What is the Buddhist position son. Much contribution was made terbalancing factors!" Once hav- welfare sentient beings play an within Buddhism, must be under- on abortion? by ourselves and the previous ing chosen a guru, we should even greater role than the stood in the frmework of reincar- A: We believe human life in gener- generation. It's not fair to blame reject his actions if they go against Buddhas. nation. In a single family each al is precious, even though a lot of everything on China." Dharma. "Students should make At this point His Holiness was member is born with natural ten- people are troublemakers! Nor- Later, the discussion shifted sure they don't spoil the guru! If for several long moments com- dencies which are later enhanced mally, to control precious life is not from the elimination of anger to unhealthy things happen you are pletely overcome by emotion. by conditioning. These tendencies advisable, but today there is too the active practice of altruism, at liberty to reject." When at last His Holiness re- can only be attributed to the be- much precious life! So logically we whose basis is compassion. How- His Holiness then remarked that sumed speaking, he said: "though ginninglessness of consciousness. have to think about birth control. ever, compassion is not to be con- we tend to resent praise and other sentient beings are fully equipped Here he likened the practice of Now abortion is killing. It should fused with attachment, which can benefits received by our enemies. with faults and delusory states of Dharma to a surge suppressor be- be avoided, but there are always readily turn to hatred. Whereas at- Yet praise is little more than emp- mind, yet even with these limita- cause it helps stabilize our moods. exceptions—for example if a child tachment relates to subjective rela- ty sounds, and if we try to justify tions their contribution to our The discussion progressed to will be deformed and great suffer- tionships with friends and family, our craving for it on the basis of well-being shouldn't be underes- ing will result on the mother's or personal responsibility involved in genuine compassion is based on an immediate gratification, we could timated. So we should be all the Continued on page 5 Teaching Tour of His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche, The Drikung Kyabgon. Locations, approximate dates and contact

Los Angeles, California Boston, MA April 2-April 18 Northampton, MA Drikung Kagyu Center August 6 - August 15 (805) 257-2943 (617)332-1835

Mexico City, Mexico Bristol, VT April 20 - April 26 August 17 - August 23 Casa Tibet Mexico Sunray Meditation Society 52-5-514-4290 (802)453-4610

Santiago, Chile Chicago, IL April 28-May 11 August 25 - August 28 Centra De Meditacion Tibetana (312)525-1088 fax: (526) 2790193 Madison, WI Clearwater, FL August 30 - September 5 May 13 - May 23 Drikung Kagyu Drikung Kagyu Center Dharma Study Group (813)593-2292 (608)829-2781

Frederick, MD Ypsilanti, MI May 25 - June 13 September 7 - September 12 Tibetan Meditation Center Jewel Heart Center See below (313)434-4411 His Holiness is one of two lineage holders of the Great Drikung Kagyu sect of Tibetan Buddhism. In order to further the growth of Dharma practice in the Vancouver, BC , CA West, he will give a series of teachings and empowerments throughout the July 1 - July 10 September 14 - September 27 Americas. The main focus of this trip is to give teachings on the Fivefold Path (604) 597-6963 Ratna Shri of Mahamudra, the central teachings of the Drikung Kagyu. His Holiness will (415) 469-7445 give the Phowa transmission, Chod empowerment and many other teachings Portland, OR for people at all levels of practice. This tour is being coordinated by the July 16 - July 20 Tucson, AZ Tibetan Meditation Center, near Frederick, Maryland, the main center for the Combined Vajrayana Centers September 29 - October 5 Drikung Kagyu in the Americas. (503) 224-3307 Arizona Teachings, Inc. (602)624-4517 Toronto, ON July 22 - July 27 Pahala, HI (416)412-6302 October7-October 14 For information about the teachings, please contact Nechung Dorje Rochester, NY Dray ang Ling the locations listed above or write: July 29 - August 4 (808) 928-8539 Tibetan Meditation Center, 9301 Gambrill Park Road, Drikung Kagyu Enlightenment Institute Frederick, MD 21702 (301) 473-5750 (716)454-3844

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child's side. The Buddhist way of looking at things is to take situa- tions on a case-by-case basis. Q: What is the role of solitude in THE VENERABLE enlightenment? A: Some of the monasteries are busy—I think too much. These K.C. AYANG days people think that if there are no ritual preformances like beat- ing drums, the monastery is not complete. That is wrong. (Here he RINPOCHE assumed a wrathful expression.) Monasteries must be filled with meditation. Without that it's just like any other institution. Q: Is there a way to train our minds so we are not overwhelmed by suffering in the world? A: In my own case, there is a big difference when I compare my men- tal attitude today with twenty or thirty years ago. I learned Bud- dhism since five years old, but at that time I had no interest in it even though I was its highest incarnation! Around sixteen years I began some serious feeling. Then in my twen- ties, in spite of many difficulties when I was visiting China, I made effort from within. Around age 34, as a result of serious effort my un- THE PASSING OF derstanding about shunya became real. But still was very KHENRAB GAJAM difficult. I admired that kind of mind as something marvelous, but (1928-1993) in terms of practice I was still far. My mind was in very bad shape! by Kristine Paknys, Joan Scott But mainly as a result of Shantide- Phowa and Meditation Master va's book and 's Rat- and Miriam Zehavi namala [see Buddhism of Tibet in the Drikung Kagyu section on Precious Garland] I got On Monday October 4, 1993, teachings at Geshe-la's tiny apart- some kind of conviction. So probably in the early hours of the ment on Cremazie Street in Lon- and Lineages look.. .more than 40 years! Some- gueuil and at the Temple on morning, our precious Spiritual times when I meet people who Vercheres Street. There was a feel- Master, Geshe Khenrab Topgyal claim to have high realizations with- ing of returning to the beginning, Gajam, began his journey into the in a short period of time, it makes Clear Light. One of Geshe-la's dis- to the memories of wonder and en- me laugh, though I try to hide it! ciples came to make breakfast at thusiasm with which we discov- Phowa: Transference of Mental development takes time. the Temple Bouddhiste Tibetain ered the most miraculous and that day, and discovered him ly- precious jewel of Dharma through The Arizona teachings left a deep Consciousness at Death ing peacefully on his right side. He Geshe-la's astounding patience, imprint on the hearts and minds of had not been ill, and his death in energy and kindness. those fortunate enough to attend. Fter- his sixty-sixth year aroused reac- The morning after the crema- haps the episode which best sums tions of shock and disbelief. tion, we all assembled at the Tem- up the Dalai Lama's power to cap- Outer, Inner, and Fortunately several monks from ple to await the return of the ashes. ture the devotion of his folowers oc- Gaden Jangtse Monastery, who After carrying them back into the curred one afternoon. Exiting the Secret Amitabha had just left Montreal to resume shrine room in procession, we per- conference room, he was assailed by their North American tour, quick- formed a Lama Chopa offering the usual crowd, from which stepped ly returned upon learning the ceremony. To house the greater a young Chinese woman, clearly dis- and other teachings news. Although they had been on portion of these, we plan to con- trught. Grabbing His Holiness' hand, the road all day, they began the struct a reliquary stupa which will she relayed how she had recently left funeral rituals immediately after be consecrated by the Gaden Tibet where for five years she had the abbot had examined Geshe-la's Jangtse monks when they return been a guide for a Chinese tour body. That night they recited the to Montreal in the spring or early group. "I have seen your picture in January - April 1993 Yamantaka self-initiation. summer of 1994. A small portion Lhasa, and always I knew I would On Tuesday, the monks perform- of the ashes will be sent to Gaden see you," she said. "I took visitors ed the rituals for Guhyasamaja. In in south India, where they will be to the Botala and I knew you couldn't the evening many students and received by the Ven. Tsetan Nor- be there." At this point she broke Seattle Jan 24 friends of Geshe-la filed past the bu, one of Geshe-la's most senior down completely. Embracing the Ellen McCown (206) 286-9060 door of his room where he contin- disciples. woman and pressing her head to his ued to he in state, and made offer- All of us who loved and cared for heart, His Holiness said, "Like that we can solve any problem." ■ Castle Rock Jan 25-Feb 2 ings of prostrations and white katas. Geshe Khenrab would like to ex- Ellen McCown (206) 286-9060 On Wednesday, Geshe-la's body press our deepest gratitude to the was wrapped seated in meditation Ven. Khen Rinpoche, Geshe posture in golden cloth and silk of Losang Thinley, and the monks of Los Angeles Feb 10-27 five colors. He was clothed in tan- Gaden Jangtse Monastery, whose John Lewis (805) 257-2943 trie costume, with topknot, bro- knowledge and expertise were so cade shawls and apron, and kindly and selflessly shared with HIMALAYA Boston Mar 1-23 five-petalled Bodhisattva crown. us so that all the necessary funer- EVEREST* ANNAPURNA«MANASLU« Completely surrounded by flow- al procedures were carried out in Steve Zimmerman (617) 924-8085 MUSTANG'TlBET ers, seated upon a wooden throne a timely and proper fashion. LADAKH'LAHUL'SPITI (constructed with great caring, We would also like to thank the New York March 25-Apr 7 skill and speed the previous Ven. Geshe Losang Chophel for Call for information on our John Giorno (212) 966-7574 night), Geshe-la's body was car- very kindly remaining in Montreal quality treks and overland ried into the Temple's shrine and teaching, so that activities at journeys to renowned and room, which was filled beyond ca- the Temple have been able to con- Rochester April 8-21 little-known regions of the Charles Peterson (716) 454-3844 pacity with students and friends, tinue uninterrupted. Himalaya. Small group Finally, our gratitude extends to both Buddhist and non-Buddhist. sizes. Custom trips. Having respectfully bid farewell, all those many people who have Denver April 22-24 we escorted Geshe-la's body from expressed their condolences on John Welch (303) 232-4298 the Temple, led in procession by Geshe-la's sudden passing, and to students holding symbols of the those who continue to support the Buddha's body, speech and activities of the Temple Boudd- Tucson April 27-May 1 mind—a statue of the Buddha, a histe Tibetain. May the Dharma Richard Edelman (602) 623-6277 scriptural text, and a small stupa— always continue to grow and flour- and accompanied by the music of ish. By practicing diligently, may cymbals and gyalings, as well as by we give lasting meaning to Geshe- fragrant clouds of incense. la's efforts to work for the endless SNOW LION Slowly the funeral procession welfare of all beings. EXPEDITIONS wound its way to Montreal's south From the depths of our hearts shore. For many of us this journey we pray for Geshe Khenrab's 1-800-525-TREK evoked memories of receiving quick return. ■

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say anything more, they brought During the following ten days my ary 1990. While they were there it THE STORY OF a dog to attack me. Fortunately I urine was red with blood. Some was not possible for us to pursue was wearing thick robes that day, time later, two female doctors our religious activities. All pray- so the dog could only injure my came to see me. I showed them my ers composed by His Holiness the ANI KELSANG PELMO ankles and shoulders. body and told them of the pain I Dalai Lama were banned. "They then took me to another was suffering. Instead of giving me "Then on February 11, 1990 From the Human Rights Desk, "On May 15, 1988 nine of our room where an officer kicked me medical care the doctor slapped the Chinese expelled 43 nuns, in- Central Tibetan Administration, nuns and two monks from Ganri several times. He also hit me in the me across the face and walked off. cluding myself, from Shungseb. Dharamsala, Dec. 22, 1993 Thokar held a secret meeting and face with a flat shiny object. What- I had no food on that or the previ- We were handed over to the dis- Since spontaneous resistance to decided to stage a protest march ever that object was, it caused un- ous day. trict authorities with this order: Chinese rule erupted in Tibet in calling for Tibetan independence bearable pain. He kept on hitting, "On the third day I was again henceforth we should not under- September 1987, sparked off by and the release of Tibetan politi- me with this thing until he him- taken for interrogation and was take any religious activities; we China-controlled media criticizing cal prisoners. We vowed that we self was exhausted. My face be- beaten, once more. should stay home and work in the the Five Point Peace Plan for Tibet would keep our activities peaceful, came swollen. They searched me ' 'After two months in captivity fields; all nunneries were banned outlined by His Holiness the Dalai as advised by His Holiness the once again and then handed me I was released along with the oth- from admitting us. Lama on September 21 in Dalai Lama. We pledged that if over to a woman officer. er Shungseb nuns. Although the "On reaching my home in Lho- Washington, DC, 178 peaceful any of us were arrested and inter- "The woman took me to anoth- Chinese ordered us to go straight ka, south of Lhasa, I found my independence demonstrations rogated, no one would divulge the er room where she made me take to our nunnery, I went to the mother ailing. She had been made have taken place in Lhasa up to identity of the others, even on pain off all my clothes. I was ordered hospital for treatment. After a to stand naked on ice for three August 1993. Of these at least one- of death. We also took an oath to to lie prone and beaten with trun- month in the hospital, the Chinese days for shouting slogans criticiz- third were led by nuns. sacrifice everything, including our cheons from head to heels. Then forced me to leave for my nunnery. ing the lack of religious freedom Ani Kalsang Pelmo (age 27) of lives, for the cause of our nation I was made to stand up and jabbed "When I reached there I discov- in.Tibet. My sister, Gyaltsen Shungseb Nunnery, located 45 km and religion, then, one by one, we with a stick into my private parts. ered that the Chinese had begun Choenyi, had served a nine-month southeast of Lhasa, was a monas- secretly left our nunnery. They did this in full view of some daily "re-education" sessions to term in Gutsa prison for taking tic activist leader until her arrest "On May 17, 1988, we met in male prisoners who were watching indoctrinate our nuns about the part in the March, 1988 demon- in May 1988. She was tortured, front of the temple and from two windows. virtue of the communist system stration. I decided that I must es- sexually abused and finally, in began the demonstration at about "Then a Chinese officer took and to try to convince us that Tibet cape and tell the world what the 1990, expelled from Shungseb by 10 AM. We made three circuits of out an electric cattle prod and is an inalienable part of China. Chinese are doing to our people. the Chinese authorities along with the Jokhang, shouting slogans. We jabbed it into my private parts. I The nuns were ordered not to fol- I left home by lying to my parents 43 fellow nuns. were about to complete the third felt overwhelmingly embarrassed, low the "few splittists" headed by that I was going to Shungseb to Today she lives, studies and round when Chinese armed police ashamed and humiliated. The pain the Dalai Lama. The abbess and collect my remaining belongings. practices with 48 former Shungseb arrived in trucks and arrested us. was so great that I nearly lost con- administrators of the nunnery "I went straight to Lhasa, col- nuns at the new Shungseb Nun- They were heavily armed. sciousness. Finally, they dragged were warned that they would be lected some money and made for nery in Dharamsala. Her ex- "The police forced us onto me into another cell, still naked. held responsible for any future in western Tibet. periences are common many other trucks and ordered us to stand "At around midnight I was demonstrations by our nuns. This From there, I escaped to nuns now in prison in Tibet or liv- with our hands raised in the air. called for reinterrogation. There went on for two months. with five nuns and eight monks. ing in exile in India. She tells her But while the trucks journeyed to- were three Chinese and two Tibe- "In October 1989, nine Chinese We wore lay clothes and reached own story. wards the prison we kept shouting tan officers. I continued to stand came to our nunnery and stayed Dharamsala on August 21, "I became a nun in 1985 and slogans. This really infuriated the by my earlier statements. They be- there to "re-educate" us till Janu- 1990." ■ began my religious training by Chinese Public Security Bureau came angry and made me lie down working on the renovation of police, who began beating us with an stomped on my body. Then Shungseb Nunnery. Later I was truncheons, rifle butts, etc. Some they brought a chair and made me admitted to this nunnery on the were kicking us. A monk bled pro- squat, balanced on my toes with condition that I provided my own fusely; he was seriously hurt by my chin resting on the chair. Ev- TIBETAN LANGUAGE "-G^ food and clothing. We had around the assault. ery time I fell they beat me. This CORRESPONDENCE COURSE 200 nuns. "We were taken to Lhasa's Gut- went on for quite a while. After "In January and March 1988 sa prison. Chinese guards regis- that, five prison guards came and Home study program of colloquial and five of us nuns launched wall- tered our names, plus the names kicked me around with all their a^ scriptural Tibetan emphasizing spoken poster campaigns to protest against of our nunneries and monasteries. might. They twisted my arms be- Dharma. Text, tapes and ongoing help. the continued persecution of our Then they took our photos and be- hind me. I lost consciousness. people by the Chinese. The Chi- gan interrogating us individually. "The next morning I found my- 1630 30th St.,Box 356 nese made every effort to ferret out "I was asked the names of the self alone in a cell. There was Boulder, CO 80301 the authors of these posters, but ringleaders. I replied that we were blood on my face and my whole (303) 499-3141 they did not succeed. all ringleaders. When I refused to body was in excruciating agony. sE

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SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS SECRET DOCUMENTS OUTLINE CHINESE PUBLIC RELATIONS PLAN TO "DIVIDE AND DESTROY" TIBETAN SUPPORTERS Leaked Classified Documents Could Affect Renewal of China's Most Favored Nation Trade Status WASHINGTON, DC-Classified The Chinese propaganda campaign complete view of China's high-level documents leaked from Beijing de- already has included well-planned policy planning on Tibet to emerge tail the Chinese government's aggres- trips by foreign journalists to Tibet; publicly since the communists oc- sive, multi-pronged propaganda Chinese government-financed over- cupied Tibet in 1949. The papers offensive to sanitize its occupation seas trips by Tibetan singing and paint a portrait of a Chinese leader- and oppression of Tibet and "eradi- dancing groups; and even the use ship that feels besieged and be- cate. . .divide and destroy" the in- of the Chinese Army's political leaguered by "international enemy ternational supporters of the Dalai department to produce "Karioke forces" such as ICT, Amnesty In- YONG LING SCHOOL Lama, Tibet's exiled leader. tapes of popular Tibetan songs sung ternational and the International "During the whole period of the by famous Tibetan singers," accord- Human Rights Law Group, as well by Heather Harrick and Emily Smith 1990s, it will not be possible to eradi- ing to the documents. as the "Dalai Clique," all of whom cate" the Dalai Lama's supporters, On December 18, using a are seen to be conspiring to weak- Just below Mcleod Ganj in children. Yong Ling has a school "yet it may be possible.. .to divide reproduction of the , en China by using the issue of Tibet Dharamsala, India, lies the Yong policy that no child be turned and destroy them," observes one of where practicing Buddhism remains as a weapon. Ling Creche and Kindergarten. down, and that the tuition remain the four secret Chinese government forbidden, China also will open a The documents identify the Unit- The Yong Ling student is easily low so that parents can afford it. documents obtained by the $100 million theme park, "Splen- ed States and France as the two na- identified—gray pants, red sweat- As a result, the small school is Washington-based International Cam- did China," less than two miles from tions most hostile to China on er, extra-large backpack and overcrowded and underfunded. paign for Tibet (ICT). The docu- Disney World in Florida. While not Tibet, characterizing the US and definitely under three feet tall. Ideally, Dawa and Jampa would ments were prepared for a March, mentioned, "Splendid China" ap- French position as "especially ugly." Although by the 1980s Tibetan like the school to be able to proyide 1993 meeting of government officials pears to be exactly the kind of cul- Cited specifically for their pro-Tibet schools for children over five had for all the Tibetan families with young to review an external propaganda tural propaganda initiative envisioned views are US Senator Clairborne been established in most of the set- children in Dharamsala. Being a pri- strategy regarding Tibet, which China by these documents. Pell (D, Rhode Island), Chairman dements in India, no "head start" vate organization as well as only a invaded in 1949 and has occupied The unnamed authors of the Chi- of the Senate Foreign Relations programs or kindergarten had kindergarten, Yong Ling does not re- ever since. nese propaganda plans, which cov- Committee, and Danielle Mitter- been implemented. After a great ceive as much aid as the government- "These documents reveal how er 27 pages, contend that China and, wife of French President Fran- deal of organization and negotia- run upper-level schools. The worried the Chinese government is should "launch a tit-for-tat struggle cois Mitterand, who attended a tion, Dawa Tsering and his wife school's only income is the low an- about the negative publicity their sup- in public opinion against the Dalai "Tribunal on the Question of Jampa Choedron, with the help of nual tuition (less that $20 US per pression of Tibet is having on their Clique and the international forces" Tibet" in Strasbourg in November other families, opened the Yong child), rental fees, and occasional image and how determined they are that want Tibet to be free and in- 1992. The documents also decry a Ling Creche and Kindergarten in donations. Dawa and Jampa live to callously and cynically manipu- dependent again. Not only should March 1992 resolution passed by 1984. Once just a small school, at the school with their five chil- late the foreign press and public opin- China continue to send Tibetan sing- the US Senate that called Tibet "an Yong Ling now educates over 150 dren and pay the remainder of the ion," said Lodi Gyari, president of ing and dancing troupes abroad but occupied country" and "the Dalai's children from the ages of 6 months bills themselves. ICT. also "organize experts and scholars exiled government.. .the legitimate to 6 years. During the winter General donations can be made The documents, along with an to write articles and books and use government of Tibet." months the school functions as a to the Yong Ling School through analysis and introduction were historical facts to declare righteous- Plans for China's external boarding school for approximate- the Tibet Fund in New York. released today by ICT in a report ly to the world that Tibet is an un- propaganda strategy on Tibet in- ly 40 children whose parents travel Checks must be made payable to titled "China's Public Relations separable part of Chinese territory," clude directly broadcasting to different locations in India to "Tibet Fund" and are tax deduct- Strategy on Tibet." the documents say. government-produced TV programs sell Tibetan handicrafts. ible. Please indicate on the check ICT says the secret documents "We should use people from on Tibet to the US and Europe; in- One of the most effective ways "General Donation—Yong Ling may affect the Clinton Administra- abroad to carry out the propagan- viting sympathetic reporters to vis- in which the Tibetan refugees have School". Please send to: Tibet tion's decision on whether China has da on Tibet for us, which is more it Tibet; and publicizing important preserved their culture and com- Fund Attn: Yong Ling School, met the conditions regarding Tibet powerful than [if] we do it," the Chi- Tibetan religious events internation- munity in exile has been a com- 241 E. 32nd Street, New York, that were part of President Clinton's nese propaganda experts write. ally while suppressing them there. mitment to the education of their NY 10016. ■ Executive Order last May condition- ICT noted that the Clinton Ad- "The documents may provide ing future renewal of China's Most ministration has placed considera- the most important insider's Favored Nation (MFN) trading sta- ble emphasis on negotiations between glimpse into the workings of Com- tus. One of the conditions calls for Beijing and the Dalai Lama in munist Party authorities who are steps by the Chinese to protect Tibet's monitoring China's compliance with clearly shaken over the threat STERLING BUDbHA distinctive cultural and religious his MFN order. However, the docu- posed by Tibet to the image of heritage. ments reveal that China considers China as she tries to gain legitima- SILVLR PENDANTS The documents show that China negotiations with the Dalai Lama to cy with the outside world," ICT instead plans to employ Tibetan cul- be an exercise to resolve the prob- says in the introduction to its re- HAND-f\f\DE_ STERLING- REPRODUCTIONS ture to "conduct propaganda on the lem of his "repatriation" rather than port on the secret Chinese question of Tibet." The comprehen- to address the issue of Tibet's fu- propaganda plans. OF HWCXI, B>Ubt.HlSTi-TAMrR\C ARTIFACTS sive Chinese campaign includes ture as outlined in a Five-Point Peace The International Campaign for SAKYAMUN^TSOMfrKAPA..SlVA proposals to play upon the "deep feel- Plan proposed by the Dalai Lama, Tibet (ICT) is a Washington-based \ RADMASAA\,WBEKA,KUAN VIW, ing for their homeland" harbored who was awarded the Nobel Peace Tibet monitoring and advocacy G-A NLSHA,SLfcE.plN& BUDDHA,PURBAS by Tibetans living abroad by per- Prize in 1989. group. Established in 1987, ICT TIBE-TAN COIN P£NDftMTS,Bi/ODr(Al?lHW suading them that Chinese rule in The classified Chinese documents is a non-profit organization ANt> OTHER. OBJECTS IM ifrOlP-c SILVER Tibet has led to "economic and so- scoff at the Dalai Lama as the "so- promoting human rights and '■ BUDD es.HA cial development." called 'Nobel Peace Prize winner' " democratic freedoms for Tibetans. \%\0. •a U.fcr.C. 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SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS Tibet-China Relations: Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama NMOPAsummer 20TH ANNIVERSARY / SUMMER 1994 It is once again necessary for me seriously discuss any of those mulated by Mr. Deng Xiaoping. to state clearly what my position proposals or to constructively re- I have never called for negotiations is with respect to the future of spond to them. Indeed, the Chi- on the independence of Tibet. Tibetan Language Seminar Tibet. The problem of Tibet is not nese government has refused to There has been no constructive re- the question of the Dalai Lama's discuss any question of substance, sponse by China to these letters. June 20-July 2 return and status. It is the prob- insisting that the only issues to be I am deeply concerned about lem of the rights and freedom of resolved are those pertaining to my Chinese government's intentions Lama Karma Rinchen & Sarah Harding the six million Tibetans in Tibet. personal return to Tibet, about with regard to Tibet: Official Chi- I am convinced that this question which it has made a number of nese statements are aimed at con- can only be solved through negoti- public statements. fusing the real issue and delaying ations. My position over the years As I have stated again and again, any substantial discussion of the has been consistent. However, Chi- my return is not the issue. The is- problem. While repeating the po- During two weeks of study and translation nese government statements create sue is the survival and welfare of sition that China is prepared to total immersion in the skills with Sarah confusion by suggesting that the the six million Tibetan people and negotiate, the Chinese government Chinese government is always the preservation of our culture and continues to seek a "final solu- Tibetan language, this Harding; open to negotiations but that Tibe- civilization. tion" to the question of Tibet: the seminar will provide an communication and tans are not. I have made it clear that negoti- flooding of Tibet with Chinese set- invaluable comprehension skills One such statement, made by a ations must center around ways to tlers so as to entirely overpower opportunity to with BenpaTobgyal, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman end China's population transfer and assimilate the Tibetan people. study intensively and reading and on 25 August 1993, repeats the po- policy which threatens the survival This concern is heightened by the the rich oral and liturgical chanting sition first conveyed to my emissary of the Tibetan people; the respect revelation last week of a secret written traditions of with Lama Rinchen. by Mr. Deng Xiaoping in 1979, for fundamental human rights and meeting held on 12 May 1993 in Tibet within a supportive A minimal knowledge of namely, that "except for the inde- freedoms of Tibetans; the demili- Sichuan, in which a dual strategy practice the Tibetan alphabet and pendence of Tibet, all other ques- tarization and de-nuclearization of was agreed upon by the Chinese environ- basic grammatical tions can be negotiated." The Tibet; the restoration of control to authorities in order to suppress the statement also declares that "the door the Tibetan people of all matters Tibetan resistance: ment. elements is a to negotiation remains wide open." affecting their own affairs; and the —to transfer even larger numbers Program in-" prerequisite. For the past 14 years since that protection of the natural environ- of Chinese into Tibet in order to eludes: scriptural Available for position was first put forth, I have ment. I have always emphasized make it demographically "im- 5 credit hours. not only declared my willingness that any negotiations must com- possible for the Tibetans to rise to enter into negotiations but also prise the whole of Tibet, not just up"; and made a series of proposals which the area which China calls the —to manipulate important Tibetan "Engaged : Christian and Buddhist Voices" clearly lie within the framework "Tibet Autonomous Region." religious persons, to infiltrate re- Interreligious Dialogue in Baca Grande, CO, July 30-August 3 for negotiations proposed by Mr. I am releasing today the text of ligious institutions and to create Richard Baker, Roshi, ; Fr. Theophane, Trappist; Fr. Dave Deng Xiaoping. The ideas put for- my most recent letter and accom- divisions in the Tibetan Denny, Carmelite; Dr. Reginald Ray and Dr. Judith Simmer-Brown, ward during discussions which my panying note to Mr. Deng Xiaop- movement. 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SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 11 NEWS Padma bSam-yas Ling CALENDAR RETREAT CENTER IN February 10, 1994. 1993 Great Miracle Prayer Festival The Ben- UPSTATE NEW YORK efit to be held at Carnegie Hall, featuring Spalding Gray, Richie Since 1984, at the behest of Havens, Lou Reed, Paul Simon, The ' plans for the land H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Khen- include designs for a temple, a stu- Laurie Anderson, , chen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and pa and the bSam-yas mandala and Philip Glass and Nawang his brother Khenpo Tsewang Don- Khechog. Monks from the meditation gardens. Also being gyal Rinpoche have been working Drepung Loseling Monastery will considered is an extensive library and teaching in the United States. also perform an invocation and where the Khenpos can work with In 1988, they founded the Pad- students, collaborating scholars, blessing ceremony. For informa- masambhava Buddhist Center in and translators in making more tion, contact: Tibet House, 241 E. New York and currently pursue an teachings available to the western 32nd St., New York, NY 10016. active teaching schedule instruct- world. Preliminary building has THE GREAT MIRACLE March 8, 1994. Worldwide ing students at over a dozen already begun. All forms of help Meditation and Prayer for Tibet centers on four continents. are appreciated to bring the de- RAY ER FESTIVAL His Holiness the Dalai Lama has Through the blessings of Guru signs into reality. Volunteers will P selected a date—March 8, , the mandala of have an opportunity to learn Tibe- 1994—and a time—from 9:00am the Khen has been tan architecture. Any contribu- to 9:15am EST (19:30 hours to opened and made available. A tions in the form of technical skills 19:45 Indian Standard Time) for long, patient search by students or financial assistance are more A TIBET HOUSE BENEFIT a 15-minute period of global medi- and friends has led to the purchase than welcome. tation and prayer for peace and of over 250 acres of woods and Contributions toward the Padma freedom in Tibet. We hope that fields in the Catskill Mountains bSam-yas Ling project may be ad- spiritual practitioners of all tradi- near Delhi, New York. The cen- dressed to Padmasambhava Bud- featuring tions from around the world will ter has been consecrated "Padma dhist Center, PO Box 1533, Old participate. bSam-yas Ling" in honor of Chelsea Station, New York, NY bSam-yas (pronounced "sam- 10011. May 16-June 9. Venerable Ayya yay"), the first Buddhist monas- Ceaseless Echoes of the Great Si- ALLEN GINSBERG Retreats Loka is tery in the land of snows. The es- lence, a new book by Khechen Pal- pleased to announce the 1994 USA tablishment of a rural center is the den Sherab Rinpoche translated visit of well-known international fruit of the Khenpos' ongoing ef- by Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rin- meditation teacher, Bhikkhuni forts to make authentic lineage poche is currently available PHILIP GLASS Ayya Khema. This year Venerable teachings available to western stu- through Snow Lion ($15.00). Ayya Khema will offer a twenty- dents and simultaneously preserve Featuring five color plates and five-day retreat comprised of two a wisdom tradition that goes back heavy cover stock, this beautiful SPALDING GRAY parts. In the first part (May 16-22) over a thousand years. book presents a clear and concise she will give detailed instructions This past summer a group of exegesis on the in both (Calm) and seventy students representing most Sutra. Also included, perhaps for Vipassana (Insight) meditation of the practice centers gathered at the first time in the West, is the RICHIE HAVENS methods. She will also teach the Padma bSam-yas Ling with the Tibetan text of the meditative absorptions as Khenpo Rinpoches on Pad- with English transliteration suita- described in the original Can- masambhava's birthday. Prayer ble for chanting. Ceaseless Echoes on. This seven-day intensive is flags were raised and Khenchen is published by Sky Dancer Press. NAWANG KHECHOG open to beginners as well as ex- Palden gave lineage teach- Further titles by the Khenpo Rin- perienced meditators. In Part II ings originally revealed by Tsa-sum poches are to be released by Sky (May 23-June 9) Ayya Khema will Lingpa. Dancer in the near future. ■ explain one of the Buddha's Dis- PAUL SIMON courses (Suttas) and show how its guidelines and profound insights apply to our daily lives. Part I (7 Invocation by days), $245. Part II (18 days), $685. For further information: NINE MONKS FROM Toni Stevens, PO Box 1087, Fel- ton, CA 95018. Tel. 408-335-3733. DREPUNG LOSELING July 22-August 17. The Path to MONASTERY Enlightenment, Retreat with Ven. at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center, Castle Rock WA An American and a Thursday, February 10, 1994 graduate of UCLA (1971), Ven. Thubten Chodron was ordained as a nun in the Tibetan Buddhist tra- CEASELESS ECHOES 7:30 PM dition in 1977. She is the author of several books, including Tam- OF CARNEGIE HALL ing the , Open Heart, Clear Mind and the recently pub- THE GREAT SILENCE 154 West 57th Street, New York City lished What Color is Your Mind? Ven. Chodron is especially skillful Prajnaparamita at presenting Buddhism in ways P.R. by the Zeisler Group that are easily understood and A line-by-line commentary on The Heart Sutra practiced by Westerners. During this twenty-six day retreat, Ven. by Tickets are $20, $25, $37.50, $50, $75 Chodron will present teachings on Venerable Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche the Lam Rim, or the Gradual Path and translated by Available now through CARNEGIECHARGE to Enlightenment, as practiced in at (212) 247-7800 the Tibetan tradition. The retreat Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche will be primarily held in silence. and Carnegie Hall box office Both sections will include teach- Khenpo Palden's commentary unfolds the meaning of the at 57th St. and 7th Avenue ings and meditation, with more sutra for students at all levels of understanding. This emphasis being placed on medita- beautiful book also contains five color plates of rare copies tion in the second section. During of the Heart Sutra, and the complete text of the sutra in

: ■ ■ the later half, Ven. Chodron will Tibetan and English, with Tibetan pronunciation. A also lead meditations on Chenre- separate section discusses the six paramitas, each zig, the embodiment of the Budd- introduced with a poem by Treng Go Terchen Sherab Ozer ha's enlightened compassion. Cost and calligraphed in Tibetan by Khenpo Tsewang. 102 is $280 for the first section pages, softcover. (7/22-7/30; deposit $150), or $780 for the entire 26 days (7/22-8/17; "The Prajnaparamita is ... a flawless path. Through steady deposit $200), plus a voluntary reliance on its perfect view, it is possible to dispel all suffering contribution to the teacher. To reg- and produce all kinds of benefit and happiness for both self and ister send the deposit to Northwest Dharma Association, 311 W others." —from the Introduction to Ceaseless Echoes McGraw, Seattle, WA 98119. A by Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche letter of confirmation, additional information, and directions will be mailed to you. For further infor- Available now from Snow Lion $15 mation, call 206-286-9060. ■ Published by Sky Dancer Press, Boca Raton, Florida

SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 12 NEWS DHARMA COMMUNICATIONS Theme Park / Cont.fmmp.io ure partnership between China Travel 1994 DOLMALING k MEDIA SUPPORT FOR SPIRITUAL PRACTICE Service, one of the largest PRC- owned Hong Kong companies, and Tibetan Nund in Exile the American Eastern Internation- DAILY POCKET CALENDAR 1993 CATALOG al Company. • Audio Tapes To advertize the park, the • Video Tapes promoters have chosen to feature the • Books Potala Palace: "Headlining the out- • Periodicals standing reproductions at Splendid • Home Practice Supplies China is.. .the imposing Pbtala Pal- • Gifts ace, the former home of the Dali [sic] Lama... [which]... Florida style, towers over the landscape at Splen- did China." The Potala Palace was looted and shut down for decades and today exists as little more than a museum under the grip of the Communist Party. An elegant daybook commemorating Professor Jeffrey Hopkins, Director the courageous lives of Tibetan nuns. M?"izm of the Center for South Asian Studies at the University of Virginia and a Tibetan women tell their stories, accompanied by glowing guide who frequently takes tours to full-color photographs. Every week provides a thoughtful the Potala Palace, says that religion Buddhist quotation, along with ample space for notes and remains completely suppressed at the schedule keeping. Potala Palace. According to Profes- Proceeds will help build Dolma Ling, a nunnery under P.O. BOX 156 SI MT,-JK-'•;; ;.NY 12457 (914)688-7993 sor Hopkins, the monks are not even allowed to wear robes and inform- construction in India, providing health, livelihood, and ers "roam through the Palace report- education to Tibetan nuns in exile. ing to the police what foreigners and $12.00 U.S.A., plus shipping and handling. Tibetans are doing and saying." $2.00 for the first calendar, $1.00 for each additional. 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Each Many of the other "minority" and Native Americans in this country, "Splendid China" expects three issue contains articles, reviews, poems, and graphics speaking to religious sites depicted in the theme there would be an enormous outcry million guests in a year, including Buddhist peace and ecology work in all traditions. park are also under strict regulation from politicians, the public and Na- many charter tours and school Recent & upcoming issues feature: and control of Party authorities and tive American groups—as there groups. ■ Thich Nhat Hanh, Joanna Macy, Robert Aitken, and Thubten Chodron; reports on engaged Buddhism in all parts of the world, including Burma, Central America, and Tiber, and articles on money, race in Buddhist America, prison practice, misconduct in Buddhist JACK KORNFIELD IN 1994 communities, and gays & lesbians in Buddhist practice. Turning Wheel also has features on Buddhist approaches to ecology & education. 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SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 13 NEWS SNOW LION- WE'VE MOVED! Over the holidays, Snow Lion employees were very busy packing and moving our three locations and integrating them in one lovely, large space at 605 West State Street in Ithaca. Our phone numbers and PO Box remain the same but please note the change in our physical address. Since our staff and inventory are all in one place, we can be much more efficient as you will hopefully experience the next time you have questions or orders for us. ■ EDUCATE THE CHILDREN Educate The Children of government organisations Ithaca, NY, is a non-profit or- (UNICEF; Save the Children, ganisation which grew out of Norway). These projects in- the Director's person commit- volve and benefit the whole vil- ment to make a difference in lage, with donations of the lives of destitute street chil- materials and labor from the dren in Kathmandu, Nepal. men, provision of literacy class- From the first step of plac- es for the women and educa- ing three orphaned street chil- tion for their children. dren into a boarding school at They have been innovative her own expense, it has grown in offering a highly-acclaimed into a vigorous, expanding or- camp, free health clinics and ganisation. a "Convention for Street Chil- In its first three years, ETC dren." This was a great suc- has placed over 100 im- cess, involving not only poverished children into both concerned professionals, but day and boarding schools, the street children themselves, thanks to individual and allowing them a voice in their shared sponsorship pledges own lives. from around the world. Ad- They have an office and staff vised by UNICEF and Save in Kathmandu and our pro- the Children they are limiting grams benefit both Nepalese the number of children sup- and Tibetan children. In the ported by individual sponsor- US, they fund their operating ships and are diversifying their expenses by importing qual- work. ity Nepalese clothing, jewel- They have established ry and giftwares. village-based projects in Chit- Your tax-deductible dona- wan and Rasuwa, funded var- tions and sponsorship pledges iously by national groups (such will encourage and aid their as their "Friends from work. Contact: Educate The Greece" group), individuals Children, PO Box 414, Itha- and international non- ca, NY 14851. ■ Various views of Snow Lion's new location.

VAJRAYANA FOUNDATION SACRED ARTS RETREAT APRIL 4-MAY 2 with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche

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This is a rare opportunity to apprentice with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche and guest masters of Tibetan ritual art and dance. We welcome everyone with an interest in cultivating skill in the following arts to apply: tibetan music, dance, statue and mask paint- ing, mold-making, sculpturing. For apprentice infor- mation, please contact the Vajrayana Foundation.

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SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 14 NEWS SOUTH INDIA The Path to TIBETAN REFUGEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Enlightenment A 26 day retreat on the path to enlightenment led by One of the most crucial respon- $120 and additional one dollar per Ven. Thubten Chodron. sibilities of Tibetans in India is to month (optional) to help defray educate the children who are the the administrative expenses of the future seeds of Tibet. To ensure program. The US representative July 22 - August 17. 1994 the education of the next genera- forwards the funds to the Council Cloud Mountain Retreat Center tion, a sponsorship program has for Tibetan Education to make the been established for Tibetan refu- international money transfer effi- gees in S. India in 1990. This pro- cient. The entire sponsorship dues To register or for information, call (206)286-9060 or gram is under the administration of $10 per month is used for write to: of the Council for Tibetan Educa- educational expenses. Northwest Dharma Association tion, Dharamsala. Contact: Ngawang Jorden, PO 311 West McGraw Street Sponsorship for a Tibetan child Box 381144, Cambridge, MA "NATURE OF to attend boarding school is ap- 02238 (617-492-8977). Make Seattle, Washington 98119, USA proximately $10 per month. Spon- checks to: South India TRA $280 for first 8 day course only, REALITY" sors send an annual sponsorship of Program. ■ $780 for entire 26 day course and retreat. CONFERENCE SET FOR OCTOBER 1994 WILL FEATURE Connect with the Cosmos TEACHERS FROM FOUR BUDDHIST TRADITIONS Arizona Teachings, Inc. a Tucson- based, non-profit organization has announced plans for a five-day con- ference on the "Nature of Reality," featuring eight teachers representing the , Mahayana, Zen and Vajrayana Buddhist traditions. The conference will be held from Oct. 1 through 5, 1994 at a resort in Phoenix. Principle teachers Tara Ganesha Vajra include: Meteorite $55 Meteorite $85 Meteorite $55 *Robert Aitken Roshi, founder of S. Silver $35 S. Silver $65 S. Silver $35 the Diamond Sangha based in Ha- waii, will represent the Zen Bud- dhist tradition. Solid Meteorite: *H.H. Drikung Chetsang Rin- poche, head of the Drikung Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism, will The Power and the Lineage of Sky Metal represent the Vajrayana Buddhist We offer the designs shown above plus many others, cast in Solid Meteorite or Sterling Silver. Gold tradition. is available on request. Write for FREE catalog of sacred jewelry & artifacts. Dealer inquiries invited. *Ven. Dr. Gunaratana, founder of Items pictured above are shown about 30% larger than life size. the Society which operates a forest meditation center in West Virginia, will represent the Therava- da tradition. Lotus Born *Ven. Sangharakshita, founder of the Western Buddhist Order, which P.O. Box 252, Marshfield, VT, 05658; Ph: 800-554-4579 operates retreat facilities and study centers in Great Britain, Canada and the U.S., will discuss the Mahayana tradition. Each evening, question-and- answer and commentary sessions THE NATURE OF REALITY: Buddhism as Transformation will be offered by prominent Ameri- can practitioners in each tradition. Scheduled evening speakers include An institute of eight teachers representing major Buddhist traditions, focusing on the transfor- , Ven. Thubten mative potential of the Buddhist view of Reality, and its impact on our day-to-day lives. Chodron, and Lopon Claude d'Estree. "The goal of this conference is to Featuring; provide participants with practical assistance in transforming their day- Ven. Dr. Robert Ven. H.H. Drikung to-day lives, rather than simply a Gunaratana theoretical discourse. This confer- Aitken Urgyen Kyabgon Chetsang ence will be patterned after our suc- Mahathera Roshi Sangharakshita Rinpoche cessful presentation of H.H. the director, founder, founder, head of, Dalai Lama's teachings on patience Bhavana Society in the fall of 1993 here in Arizona," Diamond Sangha Western Buddhist Drikung Kagyu Lineage said Dr. Howard C. Cutler, chair- Retreat Center A Zen Order Tibetan Buddhism man of the board of directors of Ar- izona Teachings, Inc. The choice of a self-contained re- Evening Talks by: sort environment is based on the creation of a "campus," or "Bud- Sharon Yvonne Ven. Thubten Lopon Claude dhist institute" that offers par- Salzberg Rand Chodron d'Estree ticipants ample opportunity for personal and group practice, as well as interaction with teachers and oth- er participants. Dates: October 2-6,1994 Send registration to: Arizona Teachings, Inc. Fees for the conference total $300 4725 E. Sunrise Drive, #137 (a $100 registration fee, and a tax- Location: Sheraton El Conquistador Resort deductible donation of $200). For Tucson, Arizona Tucson, AZ USA 85718 registration materials, contact Arizona (602) 624-4517 Teachings at 4725 E. Sunrise Drive, Cost: $100 non-refundable registration #137, Tucson, AZ 85718, 602-624- $200 tax-deductible donation 4517, fax# 602-624-0408. ■

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unpleasant and unfulfilled desires; IS ENLIGHTENMENT and (2) the incorruptible peace that is the cessation of suffering, and CHINA FREES GENDEN RINCHEN which results from the eradication (THE TOUR GUIDE) AND POSSIBLE? of the ignorance and craving that per- petuate that suffering. The universe, LOBSANG YENTEN (FORMER MONK) and rGyal tshab rje in short, holds open the possibili- Thank you for your efforts to have these political prisoners released. on Knowledge, , No-Self ties of samsara and . This cosmology, in turn, entails ing in our fives, whoever or wher- rebirth, karma, nirvana, etc. are rela- certain philosophical assumptions, ever we may be. Thus, not only is tively true (and, of course, relative- and Liberation which are, above all, assumptions it possible (probable, even) that re- ly false), and to expect more of them about the nature and function of the birth, karma, nirvana, etc., are not is to misunderstand the nature of by Roger Jackson mind: (1) the reality of past and fu- realities in the literal sense in which truth-statements, which always are ture fives, which are contingent on they are described in Buddhist scrip- limited by and to the "world" in 576 pp. $29.95 paper the mind's independence of partic- tures, but this probability is unim- which they are made. $45 cloth IS ular bodies; (2) the existence of a portant: their value—indeed the value Readers familiar with Western phi- ENLIGHTENMENT Is Enlightenment Possible? is an universal moral law, karma, that of any truth-claim—is purely heuristic losophy will have recognized in each POSSIBLE? exploration of the most sustained and works with the same predictability and utilitarian. of the preceding interpretations one sophisticated argument for the truth of in the psychological realm as causality 3. The facts and processes of the classic theories of truth, namely the Buddhist world-view—that of does in the physical realm; (3) the described by the truth as correspondence, pragmat- Dharmakirti. He sets forth a ration- fundamental perfectibility of mind, are true not independently and ic utility or coherence. Buddhists, al demonstration that past and future such that when its adventitious defile- universally, but only within the con- of course, had no exact equivalents lives are real, mind is separable from ments have been removed one at- text of a particular conceptual to these terms, nor for the majority the body, mind's nature is such that tains an undecaying liberated state scheme, world-view or language- of terms and issues that have con- enlightenment is possible, and the that is beyond suffering, and makes game. In other words, such facts and cerned Western philosophers of re- achievement of enlightenment requires the greatest of worldly joys seem in- processes as rebirth, karma, nirvana, ligion. Nevertheless, I think that it the attainment of the uniquely Bud- fernal by comparison; (4) the pos- etc., may in fact be "true," but only is possible—with all appropriate cau- dhist realization of no-self These ar- sibility of control of the causal factors relative to the particular thought- tion and sensitivity to cultural guments deeply influenced the Buddhist related to the universal moral law world out of which they emerge, that context—to argue in general that tradition of Tibet and have a cogen- such that the liberated state can be of Indian Buddhism. If statements Buddhists, like religious people every- cy that makes them of interest not just attained. Assumption (1) bears most that describe rebirth, karma, nirvana, where, have had to concern them- to Buddhists, but to anyone concerned strongly on the truth of suffering, etc., cohere comfortably within a selves with questions of truth, and with problems of truth. Is Enlight- assumption (2) on the truth of origi- Buddhist conceptual scheme accord- therefore to develop explicit and im- enment Possible? includes a lengthy nation, assumption (3) on the truth ing to Buddhist standards of ration- plicit criteria for determining how introduction that situates Dharmakirtis ularly among Indians and peoples of cessation and assumption (4) on ality, then the statements can be truth is to be found. Thus, to ap- work within the larger framework of influenced primarily by India, such the truth of path. Common sense accepted as true, though they may ply Western theories to Buddhist Buddhist thought, against the back- as the Sinhalese, Burmese, Thais and would dictate that if these four as- not be true within another thought- truth-claims is by no means utterly ground of Indian and Western attempts Tibetans. sumptions are true, the four noble world that is based on a different set arbitrary, for as we shall see short- to deal with the problem of truth and When, therefore, Tibetan truths are true, and that if any or of presuppositions—e.g., that of a ly, each is a possible option from a truth-claims. It also includes an ex- expound the four noble truths and all of them are false, then the four Yoruba, Christian or secular hu- Buddhist point of view as well. Be- tensively annotated translation of Dhar- describe the enlightenment that is noble truths—and thus the Budd- manist. The reason that they can be fore we examine Buddhist attitudes makirtis arguments and a commentary the culmination of the Buddhist path, ha's teaching—are at best partially accepted as true is that we never can toward truth, and decide just what upon them by the Tibetan thinker Gyal- they are not being fanciful, they are true and at worst simply false. discover an independent or neutral Buddhists mean by the claim that shabje. Dharmakirtis thought is not being metaphorical, and they cer- Here, however, there is a still more world outside the conceptual schemes the four noble truths are true, we cliallenging and important, and Is En- tainly are not joking; they are describ- fundamental question that must be that merely give us versions of the may do well to explore at least gener- lightenment Possible? makes it ac- ing a set of facts that follow from asked, namely: In precisely what world. If reality thus is viewed as a ally the modern Western discussion cessible and comprehensible as few their paradigmatic assumptions about sense are the four noble truths, along collection of partially overlapping, of the problem of truth, and then works before it have. Here is an excerpt: how the cosmos functions. Now, just with their cosmological and non-ultimate conceptual schemes, see how that discussion bears on the as most Westerners do not question philosophical presuppositions, then truth never can be more than more particular problem of the nature Enlightenment (Sk. bodhi, T. the secular-scientific paradigm from "true"? The answer is not as self- adequacy to a particular conceptu- of religious truth-claims—of which byang chub), and such cognates as which they operate, so most tradi- evident as common sense might dic- al scheme. Thus, statements about Buddhist claims are a sub-set. ■ nirvana (T. my a ngan las 'das pa), tional Buddhists have been content tate, for the word "true" is in fact vimoksa (T. mam thar) and vimuk- to accept the cosmology presented ambiguous—a fact recognized not a (T. rnam 'grot), all connote for tradi- by their culture, satisfied that it bore only in the Western, but also in the tional Buddhists the attainment of the weight of tradition, was social- Buddhist philosophical tradition. Tibetan for Windows a state that radically and finally tran- ly and personally useful, and was not Thus, we find that there are, in fact, scends the unsatisfactoriness that per- grossly contradicted by experiences at least three possible ways of inter- vades existence in the cycle of rebirths they might have. On the other hand, preting the statement, "The four no- known as samsara. 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M n by The Institute of Noetic Sciences, mahamudra transmitted by the in a comprehensive and cogent William Poole, ed. 225 pp., 150 Third Gyalwa Karmapa for the overview. John Power's Introduc- color & b/w photos, 8 1/2 x 11", "'"'- C Man ijhtation realization of the mind's fun- tion to Tibetan Buddhism does this. #HEHE $24.95 damental nature. Karmapa and It could not have been written "/« Uimgitta Situ Rinpoche are the supreme Ask about health and healing in a earlier, because only now is the siddhas, enlightened beings who culture, and you touch the deepest complete picture coming to expound on mahamudra for the core of its beliefs. From the begin- view."—Prof. Huston Smith, ning of recorded time, mankind's iU benefit of others. The text is fa- author preoccupation with healing the mous throughout Tibet and is This is the first comprehensive body, achieving happiness, and practiced in all the dharma line- introduction to Tibetan Bud- ages. 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tice of this tradition. The first part practice at the age of thirty-four. Ancient Wis dom of the book, a meditation manual The story of this transformative written by the Fourth Pan-chen experience, and the author's strug- Lama (1781-1852), covers much of gle to find balance amid a variety Nyingma Teachings on the daily practice of Tibetan of powerful physiological and psy- , Meditation, monks and yogis. It details how to chic side effects, forms the core of and Trans forma Don prepare for and how to conduct a this autobiography. The author's ■ H meditation session that contains defiled descriptions of his dra- within it the important essentials matic inner experiences and sym- P of the entire scope of the Buddhist ptoms such as mood swings, eat- *:* path. ing disorders, and agonizing ■ sensations of heat—and of how, i with the help of his wife, he finally stabilized at a higher level of 1 1JI§ consciousness—make this one of the most valuable classics of by Venerable Gyatrul Rinpoche spiritual awakening available. Translations by B. Alan Wallace and Sangye Khandro

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"Clear, concise, interweaving Tibetan Arts of Love also includes their practical application in our MO: The Tibetan practical discussion with things of a robust introduction by Professor spiritual development. The second Divination System a more ethereal nature, this is an Jeffrey Hopkins, author or transla- part explains the many types of essential and wonderfully inexpen- A Strange tor of twenty books on Tibetan Bud- mind and mental factors from the sive purchase."—Booklist, Ameri- dhism. The introduction begins with standpoint of virtue (lead to joy) can Library Association Liberation an account of Gendun Chopel's fes- and non-virtue (lead to suffering). Who is the Dalai Lama and why cinating life story. Hopkins then brings was he awarded the Nobel Peace together material scattered throughout Prize? Beginning with the Nobel the text to reveal its major underly- Lecture which presents his policy ing themes. He also describes in detail of kindness, this book offers a the psychology of Highest %ga Tantra comprehensive view of his per- in which a mind of orgasmic bliss sonal life, his wide-ranging in- is used for realizing the final nature terests, and his thoughts on issues of reality. The introduction and trans- of global concern. These ad- lation combine to make this a highly dresses, interviews and biographi- accessible, engaging, and provoca- cal essays reveal a highly pragmatic tive exploration of the erotic arts. tem. This is a unique item, never man, dedicated to the establish- "The work is extremely relevant before made available to ment of non-violent solutions to for the modern Western reader. Hop- Westerners. human problems in the personal, kins' sensitivity to women's issues ' 'This translation together with environmental and political is both praiseworthy and insightful."— the beautiful paintings created for arenas. A captivating picture process of occupation and repres- Jose Cabezon the west, presents to the English- emerges of the Dalai Lama whose sion that culminated in the crush- speaking world another addition to goodwill, understanding and prac- ing of the 1959 Tibetan popular the accurate and growing body of ticality have brought him respect uprising against Chinese rule. literature concerning our land of from world leaders and the ac- In A Strange Liberation, David TRAINING TIE MINT Tibet."—H.H. claim of millions around the Patt presents the inspiring and un- IN THE GREAT W\Y world. Foreword by Senator forgettable accounts of two Tibe- Claiborne Pell, Chairman of the tans who tell what it was like to be UNIVERSAL COMPASSION: Senate Foreign Relations Commit- Tibetans in Chinese hands during A Commentary to Bodhisattva tee. BOOK OF THE MONTH thirty years of Chinese occupation. Chekhawa's Training the Mind in CLUB SELECTION Ama Adhe, now a well-known Seven Points, by Geshe Kelsang the spokeswoman for the Tibetan Gyatso. 176 pp. #UNCO $16.95 cause, was born in Eastrn Tibet to Universal Compassion is an excel- • a family of nomadic farmers. A lent introduction to the mind- training and transformation teach- teenager when the Chinese ar- ings of present-day Mahayana rived, she witnessed the first over- tures of the communists in Tibe- Buddhism. Geshe Kelsang sets out tan communities, and candidly the actual methods for developing the mind of universal compassion recalls the events that followed in and explains in detail how all life this moving account of her life. situations can be used to transform Tenpa Soepa was a government our habitual self-centered behavior official who was intimately in- into authentic loving kindness and volved in organizing the flight of concern for others. It also reveals the Dalai Lama from Lhasa in TRAINING THE MIND IN ancient techniques that were used 1959. In the dramatic story of his THE GREAT WAY, by the First in India and Tibet to overcome escape, eventual capture and years Dalai Lama, trans. & ed. by Glenn seemingly incurable mental and of imprisonment, he presents a H. Mullin. 170 pp. #TRMIGR physical diseases. OPENING THE HEART OF vivid picture of the final fall of $12.95 Available Noun Tibet. COMPASSION: Transform The attitude of self-cherishing and WHAT COLOR IS YOUR Suffering Through Buddhist Psy- the habit of ego-grasping are con- MIND?, by Thubten Chodron. 192 chology and Practice, by Martin sidered by Buddhist teachers as pp. #WHCOMI $12.95 Lowenthal & Lar Short. 194 pp. Tl HETAN the two greatest enemies to happi- This is a Buddhist approach to the SKY BURIAL: An Eyewitness #OPHECO $12.95 ness and peace of mind. By prac- concerns of daily life and a vari- Account of China's Brutal Crack- Combining traditional descrip- ticing the methods for de- ety of contemporary issues. Writ- down in Tibet, by Blake Kerr, tions of the six bardos or realms veloping great compassion and the ten in clear and engaging language M.D. 206 pp. #SKBU $21.95

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■ #SAOMBR $35. Auspicious Wish Flag set This features the OM MANI #AUWIFL $20 PADME HUM in Tibetan letters This is the prayer wish of H.H. and has small coral or turquoise Dudjom Rinpoche. Each of the stones and filigree silver work. five flags is 15" wide x 16" high.

Sandalwood Malas $14 Red or natural color sandalwood OTHER DHARMA ITEMS malas with guru bead and tassles. AVAILABLE ON REQUEST They smell wonderful! '-'Ji^m,* Call or write to us for information. Red Sandalwood #RESAMA Pewter Counters #PECO $22 Regular Sandalwood #RGSAMA These look like silver, have red tas- Gold Counters #GOCO $22 sels, and the bell has a clapper. Gold plated bell & dorje. BUTTER LAMP $16 White metal, well-made, 3 1/2' high.

ilk % 1 PRECIOUS STONE GAUS White Metal Counters #STGA $52 #WHMECO $14 These are some of the most beau- tiful we have seen. The surface is Silver Counters #LASICO $50 covered with either lapis or tur- Silver Counters #SICO $60 Two large counters on thick red quoise and there is an oval red cor- Delicately formed. cord with red and yellow tassels. al in the middle. DAMARUS (wood), #DA $30

SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 23 SPECIAL ITEMS STATUES #RU THANGKAS BRACELETS High quality statues of the Bud- These thangkas are excellent in We have two new beautiful silver dha and various deities are availa- qualtiy and are all properly bracelets: ble on request. We have numerous mounted and brocaded for hang- rupas and our stock is always ing. Please call us for information changing. Materials range from as to availability. Contact us for brass to copper with gold painted photos of the following in stock: faces. Contact us for photos of Amitabha $295 #SIOMBR $46. This is a silver these images: 4-arm Chenrezig $325 bracelet with dorjes and snow lions Chenrezig 8" $295 Dorje Legpa $325 on the ends and gold colored OM Chenrezig 12" $495 Ekajati $320 MANI PADME HUM letters. TIBETAN INCENSE 8" $370 $325 5/8" wide. Karmapa 8" $375 Green Tara $320 Traditional Tibetan incense pre- 10" $395 Guru Dragpo $295 pared from medicinal herbs- Medicine Buddha 5.5" $195 Guhyasamaja $360 musk, saffron, nagi, and Milarepa 3 1/2" $225 Kinkara Skeleton Couple $350 sandalwood—is available in three Milarepa 3 1/2" $200 Lion-Faced $290 grades. Each box contains approx- Mipham 7.5" $360 Lion-Faced Dakini w/deities $360 imately 50 eleven-inch sticks: Padmasambhava 14" $495 6-arm Mahakala (3 headed) $325 TIBETAN BACKPACK #BAC #SIDOBR $46. This bracelet is all Highest Grade #BL $8 Rahula 12" $595 6-arm Mahakala $325 $35 silver and has a row of seven dorjes Medium Grade #RE $6 Shakyamuni Buddha 4" $85 6-arm White Mahakala $325 This sturdy, attractive cotton with snow lions on the ends. 5/8" Common Grade #YE $5 4-arm Mahakala $325 wide. Tsongkhapa 6" $395 backpack is well-designed and "Aromat" Tibetan Traditional 2-arm Mahakala $400 Vajradhara 5" $200 washable. The main compartment Incense #ARTIIN $6 Machig Labdron $350 Vajrapani 12" $495 measures 16" high, 14" deep and The formula for this incense Vajrasattva 6" $158 Manjushri $325 12" wide and has a double zipper. Marpa $295 comes from the Rinchen Terzoe. Vajrasattva 6" $165 Another smaller compartment The ingredients come from the Medicine Buddha $320 White Tara 12" $495 measures 6" deep and it has oth- Himalayas and are packaged in a Padmasambhava $320 Yamaraja 6" $120 er pockets inside including an 8" 7" tube. Padmasambhava (w/deities) $320 one with zipper. Loop at top Pure Sandalwood 8" bundle Padmasambhava makes it easy to hang. Cloth de- #SAIN $5 $400 sign is Tibetan and pack is made Red Tara $325 by Tibetans in Dharamsala. Extra-Grade Tibetan Incense $325 16" bundle (45 sticks) #EXGRTI 16th Karmapa $350 $10 Ushnishasitatapatra $325 Vajradhara $400 Vajrakilaya $350 BANNERS #DABA Vajrayogini $325 $20 Vajrayogini $325 Beautiful brocade banners in 5 Vajrayogini w/4 $320 traditional colors. Wheel of Life $350 White Tara $350 Yamantaka (w/consort) $360 "srr-

BELL & DORJE #BEDO $60 The supreme symbols of the Vaj- rayana path are the bell and dorje (diamond scepter) used by tantric practitioners. They are held in the left and right hand respectively and convey the mystical union of wisdom and compassion. The dorje has five prongs, four at each end curved around the central prong, symbolizing the five Bud- Extra-Grade Tibetan Incense dha families. Lotus petals decorate 10" bundle #EXGRS $10 the central caps. The handle of the This is a high-grade incense which bell is similar to the dorje. The bell we have also sold in 16" bundles is composed of an alloy of several TIBETAN MONEY POUCHES that contained fewer sticks. metals and is decorated with Tibe- Tibetan Incense 16" bundle, tan syllables, lotus petals and These pouches will easily hold #CHTIIN $5.00 dorjes. The bell produces a clear, money and credit cards. They can THERAPEUTIC INCENSE! be folded like a wallet or left flat. brilliant tone that symbolizes the TARA HEALING INCENSE open dimension of reality. #DOZIPO Double Zipper Pouch Mi B #CHSIPO Checkbook Sized #TAIN $5 BELLS & DORJES, Supreme Pouch Tara healing incense has been used Grade #DABEDO $200 for centuries for relief from stress, Fine detail two metal bell and depression and tension. It is pre- dorje sets. There are a few still pared according to the Tibetan MTWM available at this price. medical system and is composed of 33 different pure & rare natu- \ ral herbs. It is non-toxic and non- addictive. There are 19 six inch \ sticks per box. AGAR 31 HERBAL INCENSE, TIBETAN FREEDOM BANDS made by Dr. Dolkar. In Tibet where there is no freedom Contains all the thirty-one herbal of expression, where the singing of & mineral ingredients essential for the national anthem is prohibited reducing stress created by the I and the national flag is banned, different "winds." #BLAG $7.95 II the means of communicating re- NIRVANA BRAND #NIBRIN 5" S200 sistance and solidarity must go un- $6 derground. The Rangzen band, For relief of stress and tension. A now worn by thousands in Tibet totally natural, safe, non-toxic and and in the Tibetan community in non-habit forming aroma- exile has become a symbol of the therapeutic incense. Prepared by Tibetan struggle. Show your sup- T.J. Tsarong and Himalayan BELL & DORJE COVERS port for Tibetan freedom by wear- Herbal Co. of Gangtok, Sikkim. #BEDOCO $20 ing a freedom (rangzen) band. These are elaborately brocaded covers that are perfect for the stan- TIBETAN WOOL SCARF dard size bell and dorje. ! #WOSC $20 ! Made of fine wool. White with bands of traditional Tibetan de- signs. Approx. 5' long and 10" wide.

STUPA 9" #ST $98 This 9" stupa is a replica of an en- inghamukha (single) $290 j lightenment stupa, a traditional monument representing the mind of the Buddha. A stupa is one of KATAS the items that appears on a Bud- A standard offering scarf. dhist altar along with a statue of White IPLOFSC $8 the Buddha and a dharma book. Banana color #KATA3 $8 It is white with gold top and con- Long (8') white silk scarves with CURVED KNffE #CUKN $40 tains many mantras for peace. This auspicious symbols embroidered stupa is very well made and This is the ritual knife referred to into them #BROFSC $25 in many tantric practices. beautiful. SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 24 SPECIAL ITEMS PENDANTS Silver Pendants I^SWISSSWKtMfl^fi^S Fine silver pendants from Nepal. The small ones are 1 1/4" high wBBk and are $12. The large pendants measure 1 3/4" high and are $30. sm. $12 Manjushri #SMMASI Tara #SMTASI MmUaKk Chenrezig #SMCHSI lg. $30 Padmasambhava #LAPASI Virocana #SIVIPE $16 Buddha #LABUSI Chenrezig #SMCHSI Other Silver Pendants: Bell & Dorje #SIBEDO $30 Bell & Dorje #SIBEDO $30 MANDALA PLATES #MAPLA Buddha #SIBUPE $15 $$CALL Dorje #SIDOPE $18 We have available mandala plates Double Dorje #SIDODO $30 for mandala offerings. The sizes Garuda #SIGAPE $10 and type of metal varies Kalachakra Pendant #KAPE $20 considerably—copper, white met- Virocana #SIVIPE $16 al, silver plated, pure silver—so call us for prices and style.

MALACHITE PENDANTS Buddha #SIBUPE #MAPE $24 Buddha #LABUSI Lovely silver pendant with blazing Double Dorje rfSIDODO $30 green oval malachite. /

SINGING BOWLS #SIBO$250 10 to 11" in diameter, these sing- . ing bowls produce a marvelous sound when struck or rubbed on the rim with the striker. Ideal for meditation practice.

Padmasambhava #LAPASI Garuda #SIGAPE $10 KaEd£toP7ndai^i^E$20 PURBA PENDANT #PUPE $14 Silver purba 1.5" long—looks great! OFFERING BOWLS (set of 7) Copper #COOFBO $38 White Metal #WHMEOF $32 OFFERING BOWLS #SIOFBO $33 set of 7 Dorje #SIDOPE $18 Ornately designed silver-plated offering bowls that measure 3" dia. ANNOUNCEMENT

Books by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Snow Lion now stocks the This beautifully produced range of essential sadhanas (prayer booklets), translated into Eng- lish under the guidance of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso, Tharpa's highly acclaimed complete range of books, includes: collection of books Chenrezig Sadhana provides a unique and Dakini Yoga (Vajrayogini 6-session) comprehensive presenta- The Great Mother (The Heart Sutra) tion of the essential sadhanas, cards and Medicine Guru Sadhana teachings of Mahayana The Quick Path of Buddhism. The books Offering to the Spiritual Guide (Lama Chopa) emphasize the practical posters produced by Liberation from Sorrow (The Twenty-one Taras) application of Buddhist The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus principles to our modern Prayers for Meditation way of life, and contain Meditation & Recitation of Vajrasattva practical advice on how we can transform our lives and solve all our daily problems by applying Buddha's advice to everyday situations. Cards & Posters Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a fully accomplished medita- Cards, Posters, & Fine Art Prints depicting the tion master from Tibet and most popular Buddhas and images of Tibetan a foremost Teacher of Buddhism. Specially commissioned from the Buddhism. Resident in world's foremost Western and Tibetan artists for England since 1977, and Tharpa Publications, the original paintings are renowned for his excep- superbly reproduced. Images include: tionally clear presentation Tharpa Buddha Shakyamuni Green Tara of Buddhism for the Manjushri Chenrezig modern world, he has Medicine Buddha Vajrayogini established numerous Publications Stupa Wheel of Life Buddhist Centers through- Medicine Buddha Lotus Flower out the world.

SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 25 COMPLETE TITLE LISTI Commentary on Guru Yoga 7.95 H.H. the 17th Karmapa 9.95 Crazy Wisdom 13.00 Hidden Journey 10.00 Creative Vision 15.00 Hidden Teachings of Tibet 18.95 Crystal and the Way of Light 12.95 Hidden Treasures and Secret Lives 14.95 Cult of Tara: Magic and Ritual 18.00 Himalayan Passage 16.95 Cultivating a Daily Meditation 7.95 History of Modern Tibet 25.00 Cutting Through Appearances 15.95 Homage to Khyab Je 24.95 Cutting Through Ego Clinging 17.95 Hour of Death 10.95 Cycle of Day and Night 10.95 House of the Turquoise Roof 14.95 Dakini Teachings 18.00 How to Meditate 10.95 Dalai Lama at Harvard 14.95 Hungry Tigress 15.00 Dancing Colors 18.95 Illuminations 14.00 Daughter of Fire 19.95 Images of Enlightenment 24.95 Death, Intermediate State and Rebirth . .7.95 Imagination and Enlightenment 5.00 THE MUSIC OF Debate in Tibetan Buddhism (paper) .. .38.95 Independence to Exile 6.95 NAWANG KHECHOG Debate in Tibetan Buddhism (cloth) .. .45.00 India 24.95 Born in Tibet, Nawang was a Deity Yoga 14.95 India's Western Himalaya 19.95 Tibetan monk for 11 years. A mu- Delhi-Jaipur-Agra 19.95 India Travel Survival Kit 19.95 sician since childhood, he now Dependant Arising and Emptiness 49.95 Initiations and Initiates in Tibet 5.95 lives in the USA. He music is pro- motes world peace. Three tapes of Determination 12.00 In Praise of Tara 26.95 his music are available: Dharma that Illuminates All 14.95 In Search of Stainless Ambrosia 12.95 RHYTHM OF PEACE: Bamboo Dharma Paths 14.95 In Search of the Dharma 14.95 Flute, Didgeridoo, and Har- and Sutra of Hui Neng.. 14.00 Insight Meditation (cloth) 18.00 monic Chanting. Cassette #RHPE Diet: English-Tibetan Diet, of In the Kingdom of the Dalai Lama 13.95 $10. The meditative sounds of Nawang Khechog. Modern Tibetan 60.00 In the Mirror of Memory 19.95 SOUNDS OF INNER PEACE: Diet: Tibetan-English Diet, of In This Very Life 16.00 Bamboo Flute, Didgeridoo, Ok- Buddhist Term 40.00 Introduction to Buddhism 9.95 harina, Incan Pan Pipes and Sil- Diet: Tibetan-English Diet. (Das) 20.00 Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism 16.95 ver Fhite. Cassette #SOINPE $10. Dictionary of World Religions 26.00 Dedicated to the preservation of Is Enlightenment Possible? 29.95 Tibetan culture. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 8.00 Is Enlightenment Possible? (cloth) 45.00 SOUNDS OF PEACE: Bamboo Direct and Unmistaken Method 4.95 Japanese Cult of Tranquility 9.95 Flute & Didgeridoo. Cassette Door to Satisfaction 12.50 Jewel Ornament of Liberation 20.00 #SOPE $10. His spontaneous mu- Dose of Emptiness 29.95 Jewelled Staircase 10.95 sic captures the feeling and peace of the mountains of Tibet. Dream Yoga & Practice of Journey in Ladakh 10.95 Natural Light 12.95 Joyful Path of Good Fortune 22.95 Dzogchen and Padmasambhava 10.00 Complete Tide List Kalachakra Tantra 12.00 Dzogchen: Self Perfected State 7.95 Kalachakra: Rite of Initiation 22.95 Bold Items are published by Snow Lion. Dzogchen: Innermost Essence 8.95 Keys to Great Enlightenment 12.95 Echoes of Voidness 8.95 Khyentse Ozer 16.00 Altar of the Earth 14.95 Empowerment 14.00 Kindness, Clarity, and Insight 12.95 Amy and Gully in Rainbowland 5.95 Emptiness Yoga (cloth) 35.00 Kindly Bent to Ease Us I 14.95 Ancient Futures 12.00 Kindly Bent to Ease Us II 12.95 Ancient Secrets of the Fountain of Youth .5.95 Enlightened Courage 12.95 Kindly Bent to Ease Us III 12.95 Ancient Wisdom 14.95 Entering the Stream 15.00 Knowing Woman 9.95 Answers 9.95 Essence of Refined Gold 12.95 Knowing, Naming and Negation Art of Tibet 60.00 Essential Nectar 14.00 (paper) 19.95 Ascent 20.00 Ethics of Tibet 19.95 Knowing, Naming and Negation Asian Journal of Thomas Merton 12.95 Explore Tibet 9.95 (cloth) 35.00 Awakened One 9.00 The Faith to Doubt 10.00 Knowledge and Liberation (paper) 18.95 Bardo Guidebook 14.95 Fine Arts of Relaxation, Concentration .. 14.95 Knowledge and Liberation (cloth) 27.50 Bardo Teachings 8.95 First Buddhist Women 15.00 Kopan Cookbook 9.95 Beautiful Ornament of Flight & Adaptation 12.00 Kundalini 12.95 the Three Visions 12.95 Flight of the Garuda 14.00 Lamp of Liberation 15.00 Becoming Brave 18.95 Fluent Tibetan 250.00 Lamp of Mahamudra 9.95 Belonging to the Universe 10.00 Foundations of Tibetan Mysticism 12.95 Land of Snows (children) 6.95 Blessing Power of the Buddhas 15.95 Four Essential 7.95 Liberation in Our Hands 12.50 Blooming of a Lotus (cloth) 12.00 Four-Themed Precious Garland 7.95 Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand .. .37.50 Bodhgaya Interviews 8.95 Freedom From Fear 12.00 Life and Teaching of Tsongkhapa 11.95 Bodhisattva Vow 13.95 Freedom in Exile 10.95 Life in Relation to Death 6.50 Body of Light 12.95 Full Catastrophe Living 12.00 Life of Milarepa 13.00 Book of Buddhas 10.95 Garland of Mahamudra Practices 9.95 Lighting the Lamp 12.00 Bringing Down the Light 29.95 Garland of Wish-Fulfilling Trees 15.95 Like an Echo 5.95 Buddha Mind (cloth) 28.95 Gates to Buddhist Practice 14.95 Living with Kundalini 16.00 Buddha Nature—King 16.95 Generous Wisdom 8.95 Longing for Darkness 12.00 Buddha Nature—Thrangu Rin 13.95 Gende Bridges 15.00 Looking Into Mind 14.95 Buddha's Question .9.95 Golden Letters 14.95 Lord of the Dance 16.95 Buddha Within 19.95 Great Kagyu Masters 12.95 Lost Lhasa: Heinrich Harrer's Tibet... .39.95 Buddhism & Ecology 9.95 Great Path of Awakening 12.00 Lotus-Born 16.00 Buddhism of Tibet 12.95 Great Stupa of Gyantse 120.00 Love's Fire 8.95 Buddhism, Sexuality & Gender 19.95 Great Swan 16.00 Lust for Enlightenment 9.95 of the Tibetan Plateau ... 100.00 Great Treasury of Merit 25.95 Magic and Mystery in Tibet 7.95 Buddhist Handbook 14.95 Guide to the Bodhissatva's Way of Life .. 12.95 Magic Dance 12.00 Ceaseless Echoes of the Great Silence ... 15.00 Guide to Dakini Land 29.95 Magic Life of Milarepa 16.00 Centering Prayer 5.95 Guide to 7.00 Magnificent Trickster 9.95 Central Philosophy of Tibet 18.95 Guru Puja 4.95 Mahamudra 9.95 Ceremonies of the Lhasa Year 34.00 Handbook of Traditional Tibetan Drugs . .5.00 Mahamudra: Quint, of Chakras 19.95 Harmony of Emptiness and Mind and Meditation 30.00 Chariot for Traveling the Dependent-Arising 10.95 Mahayana Buddhism 18.95 Path to Freedom 18.75 Healing Image: Great Black One 14.95 Manifestation of the Tathagata 12.50 Chenrezig, Lord of Love 9.95 Healing Sounds 14.95 Manual of Key Buddhist Terms 10.95 Choose Love 12.00 Health Through Balance 14.95 Manual of Ritual Fire Offering 14.95 Choosing Reality 15.95 Heart Drops of Dharmakaya 15.95 Masters of Enchantment 19.95 Cho Yang Year of Tibet 27.95 Heart of the Buddha 14.00 Masters of Mahamudra 18.95 Christ and the Bodhisattva 19.95 Heart of Healing 24.95 Meaningful to Behold 25.95 Civilized Shamans 66.00 Heart of Wisdom 17.95 Meaning of Life 12.50 Classical Tibetan Language 18.95 Heart Sutra Explained 19.95 Meditating with Children 10.95 Clear Light of Bliss 19.95 Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones .15.00 Meditation 22.95 Cloudless Sky 10.00 Hero of the Land of Snow 6.95 Meditation: Advice to Beginners 14.95 SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 26 COMPLETE TITLE LIST/DHARMAI Meditation Handbook 9.95 Road to Heaven 14.00 Tibetan Book of Living and Dying 24.00 Meditation in Action 6.00 Sacred Mountain of Tibet 24.95 Tibetan Buddhism 14.95 Meditation on Emptiness (cloth) 34.95 Sacred Mountains of the World 25.00 Tibetan Buddhism From Meditation on Vajrabhairava 9.95 Sakyadhita: Daughters of the Buddha .. 14.95 the Ground Up 14.00 Meditations on Lower Tantras 7.95 Sanctuaries: Tibetan Buddhist Altar 8.00 Meeting the Buddhas 24.95 A Guide to Lodgings in NE 13.00 Tibetan Buddhist Medicine Mind and its Functions 22.00 Sanctuaries: A Guide to Lodgings and Psychiatry 12.95 Mind in Tibetan Buddhism 10.95 in SW and West Coast 15.00 Tibetan Buddhist Nuns 39.95 Mind Only School and Buddhist Logic .. 15.00 Secret Visions/Dalai Lama V 190.00 Tibetan Collection Magazine (V3) 20.00 Mind Science 12.50 Self and Liberation 19.95 Tibetan 14.95 Mind Training Like the Rays of the Sun .8.95 Self-Liberation Through Seeing 14.95 Tibetan Empire in 16.95 Mindfulness in Plain English 10.00 Settlements of Hope 10.00 Tibetan Medical Paintings 195.00 Miracle of Mindfulness 9.00 Seven Years in Tibet 9.95 Tibetan Phrasebook 6.95 Miraculous Journey 14.95 Shamatha Meditation 10.95 Tibetan Pilgrimage 14.95 Mirror of Mindfulness 14.00 Shambala 10.95 Tibetan Tradition of MO: Tibetan Divination System 29.95 Shambhala Dictionary of Mental Development 10.95 Mongolia 13.95 Buddhism & Zen 19.00 Tintin in Tibet 7.95 Mother of the Buddhas 16.00 Shoshoni Cookbook 12.95 Tofu Cookbook 14.95 My Journey to Lhasa 14.00 Singing Bowls 10.95 To Lhasa and Beyond 14.95 My Land and My People 8.95 Six Vajra Verses 10.00 To the Lion Throne 8.95 My Life and Lives 14.95 Six Yogas of Naropa 9.95 Touching Peace 9.50 My Tibet 40.00 Sky Burial 21.95 Training the Mind 9.00 Nepal 19.95 Sky Dancer 12.95 Training the Mind in a Great Way 12.95 Nepali for Trekkers 16,95 Small Golden Key 11.00 Transcendent Wisdom 9.95 New Farm Vegetarian Cookbook 7.95 Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane 17.00 Transcending Madness 15.00 Ngondro 9.95 Some Essential Advice 4.50 Transforming Problems 10.00 Nomads of Western Tibet 20.00 Song of Karmapa 12.95 Transformation and Healing 10.00 Now and Zen Epicure 17.95 Sovereign of All-Creating Mind 19.95 Translating Buddhism From Tibetan .. .50.00 Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism .240.00 Spirit of Native America 18.95 Trekking in Nepal, Tibet, and Bhutan .. 14.95 Ocean of Eloquence 12.95 Spirit and Nature: Trekking in Tibet 16.95 Ocean of Nectar 33.95 Environment/Religious Issue 16.00 TRIGG in Tibet 6.95 Ocean of Wisdom 10.00 Spiritual Parenting 12.95 Open Heart, Clear Mind 12.95 Standing in Your Own Way 15.95 Two Truths (paper) 19.95 Opening the Eye of New Awareness 12.95 Status of Tibet 24.95 Two Truths (cloth) 39.95 ~Or Opening the Heart of Compassion 12.95 Strange Liberation 12.95 Understanding the Mind 21.95 Orderly Chaos 13.00 Studies in Tibetan Medicine 7.95 Union of Bliss and Emptiness 12.95 Origin of the Tara Tantra 6.95 Study of Svantantrika (paper) 19.95 Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen 15.95 Otherworld Journeys 8.95 Study of Svantantrika (cloth) 35.00 Universal Compassion 16.95 Sublime Path Victorious Ones 6.95 Vision and Transformation 11.95 Passage From Solitude 9.95 Sufi Path of Knowledge 24.50 Walking Through Walls 19.95 Passions of Innocence 12.95 Sufi Path of Love 14.95 Weavers of Wisdom 10.00 Path of the Bodhisattva Warrior 14.95 Suppression of a People 5.00 What Color Is Your Mind? 12.95 Path to Bliss 14.95 Symbolic Quest 12.95 What the Buddha Taught 9.95 Peace is Every Step 8.50 Taming the Monkey Mind 12.95 Wheel of Sharp Weapons 6.95 People of Tibet 16.00 Tantra in Tibet 14.95 Wheel of Time 12.95 Piercing the Autumn Sky 9.95 Tantric Distinction 10.00 Wheel of Time Sand Mandala 40.00 Plotinus: The Enneads 65.00 Tantric Practice in Nyingma 14.95 When the Iron Eagle Flies 9.95 Policy of Kindness 10.95 Tantric Yogas of Sister 12.95 Where is Tibet? 12.95 Portrait of Lost Tibet 15.95 Tara's Coloring Book 7.95 Whirling Dervishes 16.95 Practice of Co-Emergent Mahamudra 5.00 Teachings of a Buddhist Monk 10.95 White Lotus 19.95 Practice of Kalachakra 14.95 Teachings of the Supreme Siddhas 15.95 White Sail 15.00 Practice of Tranquillity and Insight 12.00 Temple, Household, Horseback 27.50 Who Dies? 9.95 Wisdom and Compassion (cloth) 65.00 Prajnaparmita: Six Perfections 15.00 Thundering Silence 7.00 Prayer Flags 6.95 Tibet 14.95 Wisdom and Compassion (paper) 40.00 Wisdom Energy 10.00 Preliminary Practice of the Tibet 7.95 15.00 New Treasure of Dudjom 20.00 Tibet: Reflections from Wheel of Life .. .49.95 Women of Wisdom 8.95 Present Moment, Wonderful Moment 7.00 Tibet—Student Workbook 6.50 Wonders of the Natural Mind 14.95 Prince Siddhartha 15.95 Tibet—Teacher's Guide 6.50 Principal Teachings of Buddhism 4.95 Working with Emotions, Change of Expression 17.95 Psycho-Cosmic Symbolism of Tibet: A Travel Survival Kit 13.95 World as Lover, World as Self 15.00 the Buddhist Stupa 10.95 Tibet: A Political History 15.00 World of Buddhism 29.95 Quantum Healing 10.00 Tibet: Land of Mystery 60.00 Tibet: The Facts 10.50 Worlds in Harmony 12.50 Writings of Kalu Rinpoche 8.95 Relative World, Ultimate Mind 12.00 Tibetan Arts of Love 14.95 Yoga of Power 16.95 Religion of Tibet 15.00 Tibetan Book of the Dead (Trungpa R.) . .9.95 Yogic Deeds of Bodhisattvas 24.95 Religions of Tibet 15.00 Tibetan Book of the Dead Yogic Deeds of Bodhisattvas (cloth) 40.00 Repeating the Words of the Buddha 12.95 (R. Thurman) 12.95

SADHANAS FROM Offering to the Spiritual Guide COMPLETE DHARMA ITEMS Untangling our Emotions 9.95 THARPA PUBLICATIONS #OFSPGU $5 LIST Tapes by other Teachers: The Bodhisattva's Confession of Great Compassionate Mother The extensive guru yoga practice AUDIO TAPES Approaching the Tantras (3 of Je Tsongkhapa's tradition tapes) 21.00 Moral Downfalls #BOCO $5 #GRCOMO $4 Dalai Lama: The purification practice of the The sadhana of Tara. (Lama Chopa. Awakening to Wisdom 9.95 Compassion: The Heart of 1993 Buddhism & Mahayana Sutra of the Three Su- The Great Mother #GRMO $6 Prayers for Meditation #PRME Enlightenment $10.00 perior heaps. $2 Psychotherapy (6 tapes) 35.00 A method to overcome hinder- The Dalai Lama on Wisdom Cultural Heritage of Tibet 12.00 Chenrezig Sadhana #CHSA $5 ances and obstacles by reciting the A Pure Life #PULI $2 and Compassion 14.95 The Mahayana precepts. Death & Dying (4 tapes) 28.00 Dakini Yoga: Vajrayogini Six- Heart Sutra. Harvard Seminars (12 tapes) Dharma Wisdom 9.95 session Guru Yoga #DAYO $7 Hundreds of Deities of the Joy- The Quick Path #QUPA $6 84.00 Dzogchen (3 tapes) 30.00 Essence of Good Fortune ful Land #HUDE $6 Condensed practice of Heruka The Nobel Peace Prize Inseparability of Samsara & #ESGOFO $6 The guru yoga of Je Tsongkhapa. Five Deities according to Master Address 7.00 Nirvana (3 tapes) 30.00 Prayers for the six preparatory Liberation from Sorrow #LISO Ghantapa's tradition. Vajrasattva 7.00 Life as a Karmic Reflection practices for meditation on the $3 Quick Path to Great Bliss : 10.00 stages of the path to enlight- Praises and requests to the #QUPAGR $9 Living Up to Death 10.00 Life of Tibetan and Christian enment. Twenty-one Taras. Vajrayogini self-generation Right View: Living Your Nuns 10.00 Essence of Vajrayana #ESVA $8 Medicine Guru Sadhana sadhana. Dying 9.95 Mahamudra (3 tapes) 30.00 The condensed meaning of vaj- #MEGUSA $6 The Yoga of Buddha Amitayus Spiritual Care for Living & Nature of Mind (3 tapes) 30.00 Dying 55.00 rayana mahamudra and prayers of Meditation & Recitation of Soli- #YOBUAM $7 Pacifying Ever-Increasing Taming the Mind 9.95 request to the lineage guus. tary Vajrasattva #MERE $2 A special method for increasing Desire 10.00 lifespan, wisdom and merit. Turning Suffering Into Perception, Our Experience Enlightenment 9.95 10.00 SNOW LION WINTER SUPPLEMENT 94 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG, 27

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