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SUMMER 1997 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

INTERVIEW WITH KUNGA at Ewam Choden Center

by Pamela Cantrell Q: Rinpoche, would you please tell the readers a little about Ewam Choden? A: This is a Tibetan Buddhist Medita- tion Center. Tibetan monasteries are strictly for Buddhist monks. Ewam Choden is not a monastery, it is a Buddhist learning center. All kinds of people can stay here. It is small and students have always lived here to study. It was started in 1971 and then established as a non-profit educa- tional organization to study and pre- serve Tibetan culture. In 1973, we Upcoming Enthronement were able to purchase this house for the center in Kensington. Q: Do you bestow empowerments of the of and teachings at Ewam Choden? A: Yes, I live here to teach basic Bud- if they were given food to share with Rinpoche dhism. I bestow empowerments and me. If they don't enjoy it that's OK, give teachings. We also hold Sunday but to enjoy it is a signal that it is ben- from 10 to 11 AM. We eficial to the mind. If the teachings Excitement is building at Shechen disciples from all over the world. At emony for the young was per- have a public meditation program bring joy to the student, I as a lama Tennyi Dargeyling Monastery in the time of the enthronement the formed by in De- consisting of various on-going activi- am more happy! as preparations are underway Yangsi will be four and a half years cember, 1995, andthehaircutting cer- ties. If anyone is interested, they can Q: Is it true Rinpoche llial your gen- for the event that will herald the re- old. The enthronement ceremony emony by His Holiness the Dalai contact us for information. eration is the last generation that turn of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche to marks his formal entry into the Mon- Lama in February, 1996. was born in and know the old his monastery. The enthronement astery where he will now live and The monastery in Nepal was built Q: / have heard that tlie la- Tibet? ceremony of Ugyen Tendzin Jigme study under the guidance of Shechen by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in the mas are more reluctant to give out Lhundrup, the Yangsi (reincarnation) Rabjam Rinpoche. early eighties in order to re-establish tlie secret teachings. Is this true? A: I am into my sixties now. People of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, will take Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche (1910- the rich and unique traditions, rituals A: I'm not sure whether that is true my age were born in Tibet and raised place in Baudhanath, Nepal at 1991) was one of the most important and dances of the original Shechen or not; maybe Sakya are more there. Our children have not been Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monas- Tibetan Buddhist masters of this cen- which was destroyed during the Chi- strict about giving teachings. If there born in Tibet. We have a good tery on December 5, 1997. tury. His reincarnation was found by nese occupation of Tibet. In addition are students, they give teachings. It memory of Tibetan culture and Ti- The enthronement ceremony itself his close friend and disciple Trulshik to being one of the best examples of is important that the proper students betan religious customs. We remem- will be performed by Trulshik Rinpoche in 1995, after a series of vi- traditional Tibetan architecture, it are given the proper teachings. If ber the systems. We are elderly Rinpoche in the presence of Penor sions in which the name of the par- hosts one of the largest Tibetan librar- there are some good quality students, people now. Rinpoche, Mindroling Trichen ents and the location of the child were ies in the East. Over 170 monks then maybe they will be given more Q: How does that affect you, Rinpoche and many other lamas and revealed to him. The naming cer- important teachings. Lam Dre teach- Rinpoche? (Continued on page 11) ings, for example, are not readily A: I am worried about carrying on my available to the public, but students responsibility, about carrying on a with good qualities, good knowledge small cultural preservation. We refu- Atisha's text thus became the source of , and devotion gees outside are trying to do the best ATISHA'S of the tradition, or graduated to the lama, their ripens and that we can do individually. This is stages of the path to enlightenment, those students receive more teach- very important, I think. The Dalai LAMP FOR THE PATH an approach to spiritual practice in- ings. Lama is the head of our culture. He is corporated within all schools of Ti- Q: Wliat do you expect from your both a secular and a spiritual teacher. betan Buddhism. students? He is also in his sixties and he is ag- TO ENLIGHTENMENT 's lucid and A: I don't expect too much from the ing too. He is working very hard for engaging commentary draws out students, but that they feel comfort- the sake of all Tibetans. Atisha's Atisha, the eleventh-century In- Atisha's meaning for today's practitio- able with my spiritual gift. I would Q: Is there anything specifically that LAMP FOR THE PATH dian Buddhist scholar and , came ners with warmth and wit, bringing like them to receive the teachings as TO ENLIGHTENMENT to Tibet at the invitation of the king (Continued on page 14) (Continued on page 2) of Western Tibet, Lha Lama Yeshe Wo, and his nephew Jangchub Wo. His coining initiated the period of the "second transmission" of Buddhism Publications PO Box 6483 PENDING PERIODICAL to Tibet, the revival which followed POSTAGE the persecution of Buddhism by the Ithaca, NY 14851 PAID Tibetan king in the ninth AT ITHACA, NY century, formative for the Sakya, AND ADDITIONAL and traditions of Tibetan MAILING OFFICES Buddhism. Atisha's most celebrated text, en- titled Lamp for the Path to Enlight-

Tranship sod Edfc J H Rulb Sr.jtsisi enment, was written for the Tibetan people at the request of Jangchub Wo. It sets forth the entire Buddhist path by Geshe Sonam Rinchen within the framework of three levels translated and edited by Ruth of motivation on the part of the prac- Sonam titioner, represented by the , 217 pp., includes Tibetan text, and Vajrayana paths. #ATLA $12.95 August LAMA KUNCA RINPOCHE Continued from page 1 timate nature of that ego is ego-less; Tibet Makes the Big Time as there is nothingness. So when you try you still want to accomplish in this to grasp at ego, there is nothing to The Tours America lifetime, Rinpoche? grasp. A: Yes, I would like to see my center Q: In your father's book concerning his imprisonment in , In the (AT) Asia Times, June 11,1997 versial figure; a politicized icon who Seven Years in Tibet, starring Brad as an ongoing entity whether I am liv- David DeVoss, Los Angeles Pitt—are Hollywood productions ing here in this world or not. Also, I Presence of My Enemies [see cata- serves as an uncomfortable reminder log], he just stated facts, he made no Amid spinning prayer wheels, bou- specifically edited for global distribu- still have my dream about establish- of Chinese aggression. But here in the judgement, he was just clear and quets of burning incense, fluttering tion. ing a Buddha Temple—a US, the bespectacled 62-year-old precise about his experience. Was it . scarves called katas and a phalanx of "For the first time ever, Tibet is on place where Buddhists of all nation- spiritual leader is seen as a symbol surprising to you that he was able bodyguards lead by actor Richard the verge of entering Western popu- alities can gather and pray. It would of hope. to be this way? Gere, His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the In Los Angeles, celebrities such as lar culture," said Orville Schell, a especially be a place where Tibetan of Tibet, arrived in Gere, Steven Segal, Sharon Stone and China scholar now serving as dean of students can come. In Tibet a tradi- A: Equanimity is a main practice of this week for three Shirley MacLaine will gladly pay thou- the Graduate School of Journalism at tional Maitreya Buddha temple is very Buddhism. Although he was a lay- days of teachings that included a sands of dollars for the honor of sit- UC Berkeley. "Hollywood arguably is famous and has been throughout the man, my dad was also a religious per- seminar on the power of nonviolence, ting in his presence. the most powerful force in the world." centuries. Maitreya Buddha is the fu- son. When the country was in turmoil an elaborate Peace Concert and a se- But the Dalai Lama also is revered While some celebrities in Holly- ture Buddha. As Buddhist we try to and his own situation was terrible, he ries of lectures focusing on how Bud- in more provincial places like Santa wood love the Dalai Lama because it evoke the future Buddha to come ended up in prison for twenty years. dhism could help contain the violence Barbara, where 500 citizens collected is the popular thing to do, the Dalai before everything gets worse. So He knew no one in the world could eating away the ' inner donations ranging from US$10 to Lama has said he loves Hollywood there will be enlightenment sooner help and that he had to help himself. cities. US$50,000 toward a goal of $350,000 stars for who they are—regardless of for the benefit of sentient beings, He had to apply all of his spiritual The Dalai Lama's arrival in San to finance the 14th Dalai Lama En- the fact that they produce violent that's my wish. understanding to the situation. His Francisco is the culmination of a dowed Chair for Tibetan Buddhist movies, write misogynistic songs and It would be of Tibetan architecture spiritual understanding was the only three-week tour of the US that took and Cultural Studies at the local uni- commit most of the seven deadly sins. in a style that people really enjoy see- thing he had that was of use in his him from New York and Denver to versity. "They are showing their concern and ing. It would be the first in the Bay struggle to survive. Luckily he sur- Los Angeles, where his lectures were "I don't know of any other univer- showing their sense of caring for Area and would add to the minority vived twenty years of harsh impris- translated into English, Vietnamese sity-endowed chair funded by local other human brothers and sisters cultural climate here in the Bay Area. onment. Then, after all that spiritual and Mandarin for Southern residents," said Richard Hecht, direc- when they pass through these diffi- Q: Rinpoche, is there anything spe- practice, all he could do is just state 's Buddhist community. tor of the UC Santa Barbara religious culties," he said. "Los Angeles is a big cifically that the readers interested the truth. He did not have to exagger- "I'm very happy to be in the pres- studies department. "People here are city with a huge population and a in Maitreya or those interested in ate the pain, it is something every- ence of my Chinese brothers and sis- modern and secular, but they appre- competitive society. Some sort of Buddhism or Tibetan culture can do body knows. He did not have to tell ters," the Dalai Lama said before an ciate the demanding meditative tra- problem will always be there." to help you succeed with this temple what happened to Tibet because ev- audience of 3,000 packed into a bas- dition and intellectual rigor of Tibetan In fact, Tibet has all the elements project? erybody in the world knows basically of a celluloid blockbuster: An impov- the trauma and loss of civilization. All ketball pavilion at the University of Buddhism." A: I send a welcome to all friends and California (UC) at Los Angeles. "For Never before has Tibet had such a erished land occupied by a powerful he could do was present his experi- aggressor, a patient population fa- students to participate in the project ence. I was also in the same situation. many centuries Tibet and China lived high profile. Last summer, 100,000 of building a Maitreya Buddha harmoniously together. From the people attended a two-day Free Tibet mous for its spirituality; the mysteri- I remember that in the late 1950s we ous Shangri-La under siege. "The Ti- Temple and learning center. They can were really scared about the loss of depth of my heart I believe we must concert in San Francisco. This past help monetarily, physically, anything betans are the baby seals of the hu- family. But if you get too emotional again reach apeaceful understanding." weekend saffron-robed monks that you can contribute. I have been Although his lectures, and the mingled with musicians from Porno man rights movement," said Robert or too angry it will not help because questions he accepted from the audi- for Pyros and the Foo Fighters at a Thurman, a former monk-cum-Co- it's only going to deteriorate your own ence, pertained mostly to Buddhist Tibetan Freedom Concert on lumbia University scholar, whose ac- mind. It is of no use. Our duty is to tell the truth and just experience what philosophy, many members of the au- Randall's Island in New York. tress daughter Uma is serving as an Understand that ego dience shared Tibet's human rights "Music is the bait," said Beastie honorary chairman of Tibet House in happens. We ask for help to do that, concerns. Boy Adam Yauch, who conceded that New York. is not necessarily bad. this is our purpose. "Some Chinese still feel that Tibet his teenage fans were paying US$40 Monks attending the Dalai Lama at You have to maintain Q: You translated 's work in various stops are encouraged by all belongs to China, but that's old, un- to hear rock tunes, not political ap- some kind of positive the books Miraculous Journey and enlightened thinking," said Ting peals. "But once people are here we the popular support, but San Fran- Drinking from the Mountain Stream. Huang, a Los Angeles chemical engi- try to raise their awareness so they'll cisco Lama Lodru Rinpoche said he ego in order to gain As a reincarntion of a student of neer who represents the Paris-based help preserve a culture that's on the would prefer to see change occur in enlightenment. Miiarepa, what do you think that Federation for a Democratic China. verge of being wiped out." China. Milarepa has to teach the Western "Since Tiananmen, we have come to No fewer than four films are now "America is starting to believe in Buddhist student? the Dalai Lama, but Beijing has the realize that human rights are universal. being made about the isolated moun- saving money for many years, but A: Milarepa was a true Buddhist. Chinese and Tibetans are being op- tain kingdom. Two of them—Martin opposite idea," he said. "I only hope Milarepa had a long history of family the Dalai Lama's humanity will be much more is required to see this pressed by the same entity," he said. Scorsese's Kundun, which is based project manifest. problems. He was born in a wealthy In Asia the Dalai Lama is a contro- on the life of the Dalai Lama, and accepted by China's leaders." ■ family. When his father died he got Q: Rinpoche, how can Tibetan Bud- into a lot of trouble with his relatives dhists overcome resistance to and had a very difficult life at an early change? age. Then, he turned around and went A: To change is very important; back to spiritual life. Spiritual life was change from bad to good is a very ex- the most important thing for him and COMPASSIONATE CARE cellent human thing to do. We have through it he was able to help many to learn to live harmoniously and live sentient beings. together. The mind which students All human beings, east or west, have is the raw material from which have family problems, community FOR E LDER TIBETANS one can build beautiful things, like problems, country problems. In the enlightenment. To do this for the ben- world of samsara it is all problems— efit of all sentient beings means that Over three decades have passed since many Tibetans that is the truth of samsara. Milarepa you become a supremely precious, fled their homeland to escape the Chinese invasion. turned from that and found the truth priceless being who can help future of suffering and the truth of the path Today, many of them are in their 70's and 80's. They sentient beings—and that is the goal. which the Buddha showed. The truth suffered the loss of their country and separation from Q: What role does the ego play in our of human suffering is still true today. their families. With no means of support, they face resistance to change? I think the teachings of Milarepa carry impoverished lives. These elder Tibetans need your A: Understand that ego is not neces- a message for the benefit of modern compassionate care. sarily bad. 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2 SNOW LION SUMMER '97 NEWSLETTER SKY BURIAL by Blake Kerr photos by John Ackerly foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama 212 pp. #SKBU $12.95 September

"Sky Burial is the distilled truth— the same bus for days than by any- make tomorrow." I told Patrick formally halted the CIA funding of the alternately tragic, hilarious and rous- thing either of them had experienced that he could also die at this altitude. Tibetan resistance. ing—of two young Americans' expo- or read. I wondered if after four de- Patrick pleaded with the driver to After everyone else had boarded, sure to the joyous spirit of the Tibetan cades of occupation the Chinese were continue to the next village. He be- the driver let the Khampas sit in the people and their courageous struggle still "liberating" Tibet; many of the came furious when the driver left the last row. Altitude sickness, and being to survive under the brutal subjuga- vehicles on the Friendship Highway bus. launched into the roof each time the tion of Chinese communist rule. It is carried soldiers. "Zou! Zou! Zou!"Patrick shouted. bus hit a pothole, had proved too a vivid portrait of a critical moment The first bus in our convoy Other passengers joined in, tourists much for five of the Chinese immi- in Tibet's modem history. An evoca- charged up an unpaved section of alongside Chinese immigrants, chant- grants, who had not gotten back on. tive, endearing, and invaluable road and slid, wheels spinning, into ing, "Zou! Zou! Zow/"which reverber- The Khampas sang and laughed each book."John Avedon, author of In Ex- the mud. As soon as our forward ated inside the bus and drew in time their heads hit the roof. This an- ile from the Land of Snows. motion stopped, queasy passengers people from the other busses. "Zou! noyed some of the other passengers, dashed off the bus to vomit, the typi- Zou! Zou!" until the sun slipped be- but I was in awe of these proud Having just graduated from medi- cal beginning to a communal bath- hind a hill and the temperature people. I also made sure to get off the cal school, Blake Kerr convinces his room break. Men relieved themselves dropped below zero. Two Frenchmen bus every time they did, to make cer- old college friend, John Ackerly to by the side of the road; women sought pulled out sleeping bags inside the tain our packs did not disappear. By travel by plane, train and bus to what shelter could be afforded be- bus. The rest of us paid fifteen yuan Lhasa. They meet an assortment of hind a tuft of grass or hillock. The sec- each and were led into the hotel's colorful characters in Tibet's capital ond bus swung wider than the first dark rooms, where the bunk beds and then hitchhike to Everest, where and plowed ten feet farther into the smelled of mildew. Thunder rattled the bus they "hump loads" for an American furrows from previous tracks. After Outside, near the icy chatter of the expedition assaulting the mountain. windows and the pit of my my water bottle and asked him to of- consulting with the two other drivers, river, John and I talked about Robert Upon returning to Lhasa, Kerr and stomach, thunder that, we fer them to the Chinese man. The man our bus driver then veered even far- Ford, the only Westerner living in Ackerly swiftly become aware of the did not take the aspirin, but he ther from the road—and deeper into eastern Tibet when the Chinese in- learned later, turned out to oppressive character of the Chinese wanted to talk. According to Patrick, the mud. vaded. In 1949, Ford sent coded ra- be the Chinese Army using occupying forces. They witness a se- the government had offered the man Livid passengers cursed at the dio messages from Wenquan to ries of demonstations by Tibetan pro- artillery to liberate the work in Tibet at double the wage he Chinese drivers for getting all three monks in Lhasa. His last transmission testors, which are brutally quashed by could have earned in the mainland. buses stuck at the same time. "The on March 10,1949, simply said: "The monsoon from the clouds. Chinese police and armed forces. He also could apply for government worst drivers in the world," an Ital- Chinese are here." Several months Kerr and Ackerly attempt to aid loans to start a business, and his chil- ian man shouted from the front of the later, Ford was captured by the Chi- the rebels, but are arrested and en- dren would be guaranteed a place in bus. A Frenchman wearing thick nese and accused of being a. British dure a brief, harrowing imprison- school. glasses agreed: "You'd think the Chi- spy. He spent the next five years of reputation, Khampas are also bandits. ment. They successfully alert the in- "We should be hitchhiking," John nese would have learned to drive." his life in jail. Rock cairns with strings of faded ternational media to the tragic events said, staring out the window. "On the contrary," Patrick said, ris- John was a talking guidebook, and prayer flags marked the Tanggula and become activists committed to "We got out of shape riding soft- ing to the drivers' defense. "These he shared with me his enthusiasm for Shankou pass, the highest point in our ending China's oppression after their sleeper," I said, referring to China's men are masters of the sodden road. the Yangtze River, tumbling out of the trip. Two more people threw up. I forced departure from Tibet. trains. More times than not they have saved nearby glaciers to wind 3,430 miles heard Patrick moan as we crossed "This is the best account of the "First class!" Patrick said, with the us from becoming mired in this god- through China, farther than any other China's "official" border into the Ti- 1987 Tibetan uprising against Chinese flair of an Elizabethan actor. "That's forsaken baskerville." When the river in the world except for those betan Autonomous Region. police control in Lhasa and the sub- traveling in a style more befitting Frenchman shouted obscenities at draining into the Nile and the Ama- Each bend in the Lhasa Valley's sequent crackdown on dissent. Blake gentlemen in your professions." our driver, Patrick resorted to ad zon. Tomorrow we would be in the patchwork of barley fields awaiting Kerr captures the beauty, terror, and Patrick said the Chinese army was hominem attack: "You're blind as a Brahmaputra River drainage system, the harvest, each expanse of steel tragedy of Tibet."—Washington Post "brilliant" to have built the road we bloody mole with those glasses. I'd which emptied into the Ganges and scree and magenta slope beneath an Merchant-Ivory Productions have were on with polypropylene, which like to see you do better." flooded the plains from Calcutta to amphitheater of cliffs, each purchased the movie rights for Sky would withstand the area's tempera- "Fuck you and your imperialist Burial. ture extremes. country." Here is an excerpt: "The PLA built the 'Friendship "Why don't we get out and see if Highway' in the mid-1950s to invade we can help?" Patrick said. The clouds stole the light back Tibet," John said. Without anyone's help, the drivers from the mountains as quickly as it "Where did you get that misinfor- quickly hooked a braided steel cable had come. Suddenly the bus hit a mation?" Patrick asked. to the front of the first bus. Patrick bump that launched passengers into "It's in the Tibet guidebook," John directed fifty people to line up on ei- the luggage racks over their heads. said. ther side of the cable. Another fifty Moans and obscenities in several lan- "Do you believe everything you people surrounded the bus. With guages filtered up to our seats in the read in the guidebook?" Patrick chal- Patrick shouting encouragement to front of the bus. A Chinese man wear- lenged. "I've been in China for a year. members of the myriad nations who ing a full-length green army coat The People's Daily has frequent ar- pushed, pulled, and kicked each bus pulled his ashen face inside his win- ticles on a number of socialist re- in turn, none moved. dow. He looked like he might throw forms and development in Tibet." "Bloody hell," Patrick yelled. up again at any moment. John and Patrick argued whether "We're all bloody stuck." Patrick, a loyal British subject on the People's Daily was a propaganda When all efforts to extricate any a three-week holiday from teaching tool of the State. I grew tired of the of the buses from the quagmire failed, English in Yunnan Province, also sound of these two Westerners argu- travelers resumed their verbal assault looked ill. I gave him some aspirin and ing out of ignorance and boredom, fu- on the drivers. Patrick continued his eled as much by being cramped into defense of the Chinese drivers, popu- lace, and government. Two hours later, two young soldiers who came by in an army truck towed each bus back onto the People's Highway. We stopped in the late afternoon at Wenquan, the world's highest town Blake Kerr, left, and John Ackerly, right, The Mirror at 16,830 feet. Some of the passengers with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, . yelled "Zou! Zou! Zou!" ("Go! Go! International Newspaper of the Go!") Wind howling through the val- Community of ley gave a lonely, desolate air to the Bangladesh, and the Mekong River snowcapped mountain that tore at place. 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As if by magic, thunder Good until 10/1/97. ment. into their hair and wrapped around from the low-lying clouds accompa- Send check, money order or international money When a Chinese man emerged their heads enabled John to identify nied our first glimpse of the Potala order drawn on a US bank to: from a run-down cinderblock build- them as Khampas, from eastern Tibet. Palace rising majestically above the ing and handed the driver an envelope By reputation Khampas were a hardy cinderblock buildings. Thunder The Mirror of money, which the driver counted, people who had waged the most de- rattled the bus windows and the pit 18 Schoolhouse Rd. he said that we had to pay fifteen yuan termined armed struggle against the of my stomach, thunder that, we Conway, MA 01341, USA (three dollars) each to stay the night. Chinese in the 1960s. John pointed learned later, turned out to be the Chi- Mastercard and Visa accepted "This is extortion!" Patrick said. "Ho- out that Khampas continued their iso- nese Army using artillery to liberate tels cost five yuan. We have daylight lated attacks on army convoys even the monsoon from the clouds. ■ left. If we stay here, we will never after 1972, when Nixon and Kissinger

SNOW LION 3 IMAGES OF ENLIGHTENMENT IMAGES of Table of Contents List of Illustrations Introduction 1 ENLIGHTENMENT 1 THE FOUNDER AND HIS TEACHINGS 13. Shakyamuni Buddha 21 The Wheel of Life 29 The Lam-chung 37 of Enlightenment 41 in Practice 2 THE PATH 45 49 by Jonathan Landaw & Andy Weber Avalokiteshvara 54 61 305 pp., 32 color plates, 13 line drawings, 6 tables Vajrapani 65 #IMENL $24.95 3 THE FIVE BUDDHA FAMILIES 69 Sambhogakaya Aspects of the Buddhas of the Five Families 72 Amitabha 75 Images of Enlightenment answers was still not free of his parents' Following this advice, Atisha de- 4 ENLIGHTENED ACTIVITY 79 Green the need for a clear and straight- worldly expectations for him, he de- voted himself to the practice of . 83 White Tara forward guide to the inner world of vised a plan to win Atisha his release: Avalokiteshvara and set out to receive 89 Tibetan Buddhist sacred art. Focus- the instructions for developing the Vijaya 92 [Rahulagupta] sent him back to Amitayus ing on many of its most important and compassionate bodhichitta from 96 the palace with eight of his dis- Medicine Buddha representative figures, this richly il- ciples, four male and four female, Dharmamati, the holder of 99 lustrated book introduces the tradi- dressed scantily in the bone or- these extensive teachings. Vaishravana 103 tion of spiritual self-transformation naments of [advanced Vajrayana Dharmamati lived in the far-off 5 THE PATH OF BLISS AND EMPTINESS embodied in these depictions of practitioners). land of Suvarnadvipa, the Golden 112 enlightened energy through clear For three months Atisha Isles, and it took thirteen months of 116 iconographic representations and stayed in the environs of the pal- extremely difficult travel for Atisha Guhyasamaja 120 ace with these strange new com- descriptions. to make his way there. When he fi- and 124 panions, behaving in a completely "Among the few guides we have to nally arrived he did not go immedi- Chakrasamvara 133 unconventional and outrageous the immense richness of Tibetan reli- manner. In the end his parents ately to see this renowned teacher, 139 Buddha Vajradharma gious art, Images of Enlightenment were forced to give up all hope but instead spent two weeks with a 145 Mahakala stands out for the way in which de- for their precious son. Thinking group of Dharmamati's disciples, us- 147 pictions of are him to have gone mad, they gave ing this time to check their master's 6 LIVING TRADITION 153 grounded in concise yet detailed de- full permission for him to leave qualifications before deciding to ac- Rinpoche, 159 scriptions of the meditative practices with his rather unsavory-looking cept him as his guru. When the two Atisha 164 friends and be gone once and in which those images would be used. of them finally met, Dharmamati pre- Sakya 169 for all. Indeed, this is much more than an art sented Atisha with a buddha statue Marpa the Translator and Jetsun Milarepa 175 book; it is a potent introduction to Atisha was now able to devote and predicted that one day he would Je Tsong Khapa 180 be instrumental in taming the minds ."—Dan Cozort, himself to intensive spiritual training. 7 MAITREYA, THE FUTURE BUDDHA 193 Dickinson College He studied the profound of those living in the northern Land of reality under Avadhutipa, a of Snow. Artist's Afterword 201 "...a concise introduction to the lineage holder of the wisdom teach- Atisha stayed in Suvarnadvipa— List of Proper Names 207 fundamental points of tantric Bud- ings, and received further empower- identified by most scholars as Glossary 213 dhism as practiced in the Tibetan tra- modern-day Indonesia—for twelve Notes 225 ditions."—The Mirror years and received the complete Bibliography 249 The following excerpt is from transmission of the teachings and in- Index 259 Chapter 6, "A Living Tradition", which sights Dharmamati had gained from tells the story of the life of Atisha. his own spiritual masters. Then, when he was forty-five years old, he re- Just as Padmasambhava is beloved as turned to India and thereafter resided in Tibet into a state free from View them as an echo.... the master primarily responsible for primarily at Vikramashila, one of the distortion. Always stabilize [awareness of your and, establishing Buddhism in Tibet, major North Indian monastic centers. Of the many disciples Atisha gath- Atisha (982-1054) is revered as the It was there that emissaries of the Ti- Whenever laziness or lassitude ered during his seventeen years in Ti- arise, one who revitalized it after the bitter betan king Jangchub Wo found him bet, it was the layman Dromtonpa Enumerate these faults to yourself persecution by King Lang-darma. and invited him to return with them who received and transmitted all of to Tibet and reestablish the pure And feel remorse from your Born the second son of a royal fam- the master's major lineages. When heart... buddhadharma there. Upon consulta- ily in Bengal, Atisha showed such Atisha passed away at the age of When giving advice to others, signs of intelligence and good char- tion with Tara, Atisha agreed to go. seventy-two as predicted by Tara Have compassion and thoughts for acter that he was chosen as heir to He was fifty-three years old when nearly twenty years earlier, their benefit. his father's throne. When he was he set out from Vikramashila and it Dromtonpa founded Radreng Monas- Do not disparage spiritual eleven years old and, in accordance took two years to complete the ardu- tery, where these precious lineages doctrines with the prevailing custom, about to ous journey to Ngari, the capital city. were preserved and perpetuated. And be intent on whichever you admire.... be married, the deity Tara appeared There the king made a request whose Radreng thereby became the source Examine your speech when amidst to him vividly in a dream and warned ments into Vajrayana practice. At sincerity and simplicity pleased of the tradition whose later many people. him against committing himself to the the age of twenty-nine he took the Atisha very much: masters, the Kadampa , fol- Examine your mind when living worldly life. Atisha managed to avoid robes of a monk on the advice of We do not want [teachings] that lowed the outwardly modest but in- alone. ■ the intended marriage and, giving the Rahulagupta and received the ordina- are so vast and profound we shall wardly advanced style of practice fa- excuse that he wished to go hunting, tion name Dipamkara Shrijnana, never be able to adopt them. vored by Atisha himself. persuaded his parents to let him leave Lamp of Primordial Wisdom. What we need is something that The Kadampa Geshes placed spe- the palace grounds. His actual pur- Although he continued to receive will tame our minds and enable cial emphasis on the mind transfor- us to deal with everyday impul- pose, however, was to find a spiritual many profound teachings and deep mation teachings (Tib. lo-jong) that sive behavior.... Please teach us mentor. realizations, Atisha remained dissat- the measures you yourself take. Atisha had received during his stay He met a succession of teachers, isfied. Then his master Rahula- in the Golden Isles and had prized so including Vidyakokila the Elder and gupta told him: In response to this request Atisha highly. The following precepts have began giving a set of discourses that Avadhutipa, and eventually received It does not matter how many been selected from Atisha's lo-jong initiation into the highest clear visions of tantric deities you later formed the basis of his most in- teachings because their direct, practice of Hevajra from the master receive, you must train to develop fluential text, Lamp of the Path to En- down-to-earth manner typifies the Rahulagupta. When this great love, compassion and the totally lightenment. In this short work and practical approach of the Kadam saw that his young and eager disciple dedicated heart of bodhichitta. his later autocommentary to it, Atisha spiritual lineage: organized the entire range of teach- Abandon sleepiness, dullness and ings he had received into a pathway laziness for the progressive training of a And always exert enthusiastic Dr. Barry Clark The SNOW LION, Pending Periodical disciple's mind. He was able to dem- effort. 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The Tibetan Altar

Onow Lion has received many calls The Objects and What They fectly acceptable. The stupa should seeching them to teach others, and with the wish that all beings be re- over the years from individuals want- Represent be placed to the right of the Buddha dedicating the merits. Flowers, lieved of thirst. It is important to think ing to purchase items for their altars. A proper Buddhist altar holds sym- image, or below the Buddha if the al- candles or butterlamps, and incense that the deities accept the offerings, To help answer some of the most fre- bols of enlightened body, speech and tar consists of several levels. are also commonly offered. It is cus- enjoy them, and are pleased. Think quently asked questions about the mind, traditionally represented by The objects on the altar also rep- tomary to offer a part of every meal that by making these offerings all be- proper arrangement and significance displaying a statue or photo of Bud- resent the Three Jewels of . If on the altar before eating and a por- ings are purified of their negative of Tibetan Buddhist altars, Snow dha Shakyamuni, a scripture, and a there is only a statue of Buddha tion of tea before drinking. The things qualities and their thirst for knowl- Lion's Gail Birnbaum recently met stupa. At the very least, the altar Shakyamuni, think that it represents to be offered should be clean, new edge of the ultimate nature of reality with the Venerable Tenzin Yignyen of should hold an image of Buddha all Three Jewels. If there is also a and pleasing. Food should be of only is satisfied. who has offered Shakyamuni, the founder and source scripture and a stupa, think that the the best part, fresh, and clean—never The purpose of making offerings the following guidelines for setting up of the teachings in our time. stupa represents the Buddha Jewel, old, leftover, or spoiled food. is to accumulate and in particu- an altar and making proper offerings. Regarding the placement of the im- the scripture represents the Dharma It is best to offer things that you lar to develop and increase the mind ages, it is important that Shakyamuni Jewel, and the image of the Buddha already have or can obtain without of generosity and to reduce stinginess Why Have an Altar Buddha be the central figure. Other represents the Jewel. and miserliness. By making offerings A proper altar holds images or repre- images are not requisite, but if you It is important to keep in mind that you also create the causes for the fu- sentations of the Buddha's enlight- have them place them around the cen- the objects on the altar serve as a One is making offerings ture results of becoming wealthy and ened body, speech and mind which becoming naturally and spontane- tral figure in this order: root lamas, means for directing one's mind to the as if one is accepting serve as reminders of the goal of Bud- (highest yoga tantra deities, Buddha and the Buddhas' enlight- ously generous. dhist practice—to develop these yoga tantra deities, performance ened qualities, which one aspires to a dignitary or a great qualities in oneself so as to be able to tantra deities, then action tantra dei- emulate for others' benefit. In main- being into one's home, Placing Offerings on the fully benefit all sentient beings. The taining an altar one is trying to culti- Altar ties), , and finally protector and it is important to be reason for setting up an altar is not deities. The order of the arrangement vate the qualities of the Buddha—his If you have the space, place the offer- for fame, for showing off wealth, or is never by the quality of the material enlightened body, his enlightened gracious and respectful. ings a little lower than the objects of to increase pride, but rather it is to or the artistry. Often it is better to speech and his enlightened mind. By refuge on your altar. reduce one's mental afflictions and have only a few images, as too many remembering these qualities and as- When you awaken in the morning, to seek the ability to help all sentient can be distracting. piring to develop them, one reduces difficulty. Don't think that you have it is customary to wash at least your beings. The scripture representing the' the negative qualities of attachment, to deceive others in order to get of- face before approaching the altar to speech of the Buddha does not need hatred and ignorance, and increases fering materials—they should not offer prostrations and then offer- Where to Place the Altar to be written in Tibetan or , positive qualities like faith, respect, come from stealing, cheating or hurt- ings—this is a sign of respect for the The best place for an altar is in a sepa- but can be in any language. It can be devotion, and rejoicing. ing others in any way. Rather, they objects represented there. One is rate shrine room, but if you live in a the if you wish to repre- should be honestly obtained. In fact, making offerings as if one is accept- small place and cannot set aside a sent all the teachings of the Buddha, Making Offerings it is better not to offer things that ing a dignitary or a great being into separate room for worship, any room or it can be a special scripture related There is no limitation to what can be were obtained in even a slightly nega- one's home, and it is important to be can be used. The size of the altar is to your practice. If the altar consists offered, and there are many levels of tive way. gracious and respectful. not important, but it should be in a of three or more levels, the scripture . In general, one can offer any As you make offerings, think that To offer water on your altar, you clean and respectful place, higher should be placed highest on the al- pleasing object, particularly objects what you are offering is in nature your should have a minimum of seven than the level of your head as you sit tar, above the Buddha statue. If the pleasing to the five senses—form, own good qualities and your practice, bowls. Start with fresh water every facing it. If it is in your bedroom, the altar is on one level, the order should sound, smell, taste, and touch. In the although it appears in the form of ex- day. The bowls should be clean. Pour altar should be placed near the head be, from left to right: scripture, Bud- Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is cus- ternal offering objects. These exter- a little water into each bowl before of your bed, never at the foot, and it dha, stupa. tomary to offer seven bowls of water nal offerings should not be imagined placing it on the altar. Place the bowls should be higher than the bed. The The mind of the Buddha is tradi- which represent the seven limbs of as limited to the actual objects on the in a straight line, close together but altar should be either on a separate tionally represented by a stupa of en- prayer—prostrating, offering, confes- altar, but should be seen as vast in not touching. The distance between shelf or on a table set aside for this lightenment, but you need not go out sion, rejoicing in the good qualities number, as extensive as space. Offer the bowls is traditionally measured by purpose that does not double as a cof- and buy a costly silver or gold one. A of oneself and others, requesting the food with the wish that all beings be the width of a grain of wheat. The fee table or night stand. buddhas to remain in this world, be- relieved of hunger, and offer water photograph or a clay model is per- (Continued on page 14)

Khensur Rinpoche and "The Heart of Dharma Tour Namgyal Expanding Its Boundaries

Namgyal Monastery is happy to an- astery had set up an overlapping Namgyal Monastery is the personal Institute has decided that now is the nounce the planning of a United rotating system for all of the monks monastery of His Holiness the Dalai time to expand its base so that addi- States tour for its senior teacher this assigned to Ithaca. Generally there Lama. In 1992, the monastery estab- tional educational and practice pro- coming winter to help raise funds for are four to six teacher/monks in lished its North American Seat in grams can be developed. a retreat center. A limited number of Ithaca at any given time and all are Ithaca, NY. Namgyal Monastery hav- As mentioned, all of the teachers locations will be scheduled. If you or on one to five year assignments from ing just secured its building thanks to and monks at Namgyal's North Ameri- your center would like to organize a the parent monastery. the help of many friends is now mov- can Seat are assigned to Ithaca for a visit by Rinpoche as part of this ing into a new series of goals to fulfill one to five year period. This is done Namgyal Monastery program in your The Tour the mandate of the parent monastery. intentionally in order to provide stu- area, please contact: Gerri Jones, Di- Rinpoche and a translator will visit We are now trying to raise funds for dents with a wide variety of qualified rector of Special Programs, Namgyal each location on the "Heart of a guest house and retreat center near teachers. The purpose is also to have Monastery Institute of Buddhist Stud- Dharma Tour" for three to five days the Institute so that friends of a institution which has a number of ies, P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851, during which time he will give teach- Namgyal will be able to visit for a teachers teaching simultaneously FAX/phone: 607-272-5654. ings on "The Three Principle Aspects weekend or a week to meet with and which is not based upon one par- Khensur Rinpoche is the current of the Path" or "The Thirty-Seven monks or for personal or organized ticular personality but rather embod- senior teacher at Namgyal Monastery Practices of " (depend- retreats and programs. ies the vitality of an active vital Institute of . f / ing upon amount of time scheduled). Namgyal in Ithaca currently has monastic institution. This is what dis- Rinpoche studied for twenty years at Ven. Khensur Rinpoche Rinpoche will also be bestowing the six Tibetan teachers, several senior tinguishes it generally from dharma Drepung Loseling where he received Chenrezig Initiation. Western student/teachers and associ- centers as such. the Geshe Lharampa degree, the high- The cost for the program will in- ate Western faculty. It is administered Students and Friends of Namgyal's est accomplishment in this Tibetan to the position of Abbot of Namgyal clude transportation, room and by a Board of Directors, Program Di- North American Seat in Ithaca are Buddhist tradition. After being Monastery. Upon retirement as Ab- board, an honorarium for the monas- rectors and Administrative Associ- also provided with opportunities to awarded this degree, Rinpoche was bot, Rinpoche was requested by His tery, and a small donation for ates. The Monastery/Institute has be- visit the parent monastery in asked by His Holiness the Dalai Lama Holiness the Dalai Lama to teach at Rinpoche. Transportation will be split come well-known for its "Get- Dharamsala, India. Periodic orga- to teach at Namgyal Monastery in Namgyal Monastery Institute of Bud- between the various venues. Acquainted with Namgyal Retreats" nized trips are conducted to Dharamsala, India. After teaching for dhist Studies in Ithaca, New York for and its regular educational program Dharamsala by the staff of Namgyal some time, Rinpoche was appointed a three year period. The parent mon- of study and practice. The Monastery/ Institute in Ithaca. ■

SNOW LION 5 : The Architecture 1997 North American Tour 1998 of Enlightenment

This exhibition will open at the Asia of mediums—painted on cloth, worlds of the enlightened state. JOYFUL WISDOM TOUR Society Galleries on September 22, sculpted or constructed from wood The exhibition begins with the 1997, and will run until January 4, or stone, or made of sand particles foundations of mandala imagery in TIBETAN MUSIC & DANCE 1998. It is co-organized by Tibet or thread. The mandala generally con- actual buildings such as the stupa, fol- House, NY and the Asia Society. This sists of a sacred circle within which lowed by the cosmological basis in BY THE LAMAS OF in-depth exhibit focuses exclusively key deities reside in specific configu- Buddhism, illustrations of the great on , and will include 50 di- rations in a multi-level square palace. variety of mandalas, and lastly, Chi- GANDEN JANGTSE MONASTERY verse pieces from Tibet, Nepal, China, Best known as it appears today in Ti- nese, Indonesian and Japanese pieces Japan, and Indonesia. betan and Nepali painting, the_ geo- based on actual religious sites. The Sanskrit word "mandala" is a metric diagram of the mandala opens This exhibition has been jointly sacred circle created or visualized by in the four cardinal directions, and is curated by and On their second U.S. tour the Ganden Jangtse a meditation practitioner and is most surrounded by other circles which of- Denise Patry Leidy. For further infor- monks present a full range of the classical, commonly associated with both ten contain additional figures. In Ti- mation about the exhibition contact Hindu and Buddhist traditions. An betan Buddhism, mandalas are used The Asia Society Gallery at 212-517- monastic Tibetan arts. In countless ways the actual mandala can be two or three in ritual practice as archetypal blue- ASIA. ■ wisdom of Tibet has benefited the people of the world. dimensional and made from a variety prints of the multi-dimensional PLEASE CONSIDER ORGANIZING AN EVENT.

PURPOSE To provide support for Ganden Jangtse Monastery in South India. Founded in Tibet in the fif- China Moves Battle for Tibet teenth century as the seat of the Gelugpa school (order of His Holiness the Dalai Lama), nothing of the origi- onto the International Scene nal monastery remained after the Chinese invasion of BEIJING, June 18 (AFP) insisted on naming the examine the reactionary propaganda 1959. Rebuilt in South India, it accommodates a con- China has tightened its grip on the — Tibetan Buddhism's second high- pamphlets and other things," it added. stant influx of refugees from Tibet. In spite of the dif- Tibetan people with a 10-point order est figure — and drew the interna- The Dalai Lama fled Tibet in 1959 ficulties of providing the basics of food and medical to root out traitors and fight the in- tional spotlight onto Tibet and high- after an abortive uprising against fluence of the Dalai Lama on the in- lighted continued repression there. Chinese rule, and has become the fo- care Ganden Jangtse continues to be a great center of ternational scene, reports reaching "The world's reactionary forces cus of a number of international wisdom and learning. Beijing Wednesday said. give more and more support to the movements urging a free Tibet. "We will wage a long-term tit-for- Tibet struggle. More than 40 countries However, he has never himself tat struggle against splittist activities have accepted the visit of the Dalai advocated freedom for Tibet, calling and we must have full preparation for Lama and the heads of state of more instead for greater autonomy from the struggle ahead," the June 9 edi- than 20 countries have met with the Chinese rule. tion of the Tibet Daily said. Dalai Lama," the newspaper said. "We must work well to isolate the "We must carry out an interna- It also accused the Dalai Lama of Dalai clique and unite all forces tional struggle and gain more friends using support from the international against him and pay attention to pres- in the world in order to isolate the community to send infiltrators into sure points in society," the newspa- Dalai clique on the international the region to stir up trouble in schools per said. scene," it added. and monasteries. "The Dalai clique has directly in- The Dalai Lama, Tibet's spiritual "We must strengthen our adminis- terfered in the work of administra- leader-in-exile, has been the focus of tration of temples and monks and we tion, judicial organs and education attacks from China's central govern- must strengthen education on anti- departments in Tibet by using ment since he drew its wrath in 1995 infiltration and clear our ranks (of temples and living Buddhas who have by unilaterally naming the reincarna- traitors)," the newspaper said. high influence among the people," it tion of the Panchen Lama. "We must strengthen our work in added. ■ Although an atheist state, China schools and education and check and

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6 SNOW LION SUMMER '97 NEWSLETTER Legal Breakthrough Family Affair at A family connection always adds a special significance to any book on Tibet launch—particularly if the link goes Tibet Book Launch back over 600 years. The issue of Tibet and China has been it has been considered by the United The 41st patriarch of the Sakya lin- kept from international resolve be- Nations as a "dispute" since 1950, and eage of Tibetan Buddhism, His Holi- cause it is claimed to be an."internal officially filed as a dispute since 1959. ness , launched a book affair of China." As an "internal affair" As a dispute, any "party to the dis- written in 1368 by one of his uncles under the obligations of the United pute," in this case Tibet and China, twenty generations ago, Sakyapa Nations Charter, other United Na- "are both obligated not to vote or veto Sonam Gyaltsen. At the launch at the tions Members are in a "hands off po- on any issue concerning the dispute." Australian National University, sition. All foreign policy acknowledg- This is obliged by the UN Charter, Canberra, on April 8, The Clear Mir- ing Tibet as part of China has been Chapter V, The Security Council, ror: A Traditional Account of Tibet's based on the assumption that Tibet Article 27, paragraph 3 in decisions Golden Age (Snow Lion, 1996) was is an "internal affair of China." The under Chapter IV (Settlement of described by the translators, limited avenue of trying to address Disputes), under paragraph 3 of Ar- McComas Taylor and Lama Choedak ticle 52 (Regional Arrangements): "A Yuthok, as "a cross between the Old party to a dispute shall abstain from Testament and the Knights of the The issue of Tibet and voting." Round Table." It is regarded as one We all know that since the PRC China is not an "internal of the most important Tibetan histo- took the United Nations Chair for ries and contains a rich blend of myth, affair of China," because China they have voted against all is- history and ballad. (Available now; Lama Choedak Yuthok, His Holiness Sakya Trizin and McComas Taylor it has been considered sues concerning Tibet. They have see catalog.) ■ done so in direct violation of their ob- (Photo by Darren Boyd) by the United Nations as ligations under the UN Charter, and a "dispute" since 1950, the UN community have allowed this and officially filed as a to proceed. This is because of igno- rance of the legal categorization of dispute since 1959. the Tibetan issue. We can venture that even the PRC is unaware of these le- SAVING TIBETAN EYES galities, as much as all the other UN atrocities has been through the Hu- Members. A Project Sponsored by The Tibet Fund, man Rights Forum and has had lim- The Tibet-China dispute remains ited or virtually no effect. in postponement. It is yet to be re- The Tibet Development Fund, and How can this seemingly impos- solved. It remains an international re- sible situation be changed? The root sponsibility to unearth the evidence. The Himalayan Cataract Project of the problem rests in the interna- Tibet Support Groups can receive tional categorization "internal affair." the report on this matter and more After three years of intensive re- information as to what can be done. Purpose 2. The Seva Foundation's Tibetan ideas of development, but there has search conducted at the International Contact: Janice Mantell, Exec. Direc- The purpose of this joint project is to Sight Program (TSP) been no coordination among the dif- Court of Justice Library at The Hague, tor, International Committee of provide a means to cure preventable 3. Tibet Vision Project ferent groups, though all have worked The United Nations Peace Palace Ar- Lawyers for Tibet, 2288 Fulton blindness in the Tibetan Autonomous 4. Christoffel Blinden Mission from through the Tibet Development Fund chives in Geneva, and The United Street, #312, Berkeley, CA 94704, Region and among the Tibetan popu- Germany and Foundation Eye Care in Lhasa. Nations Archives in New York, an- tel. 510-486-0588, fax 510-548-3785, lation in the neighboring Chinese Himalaya from Netherlands swers have been found. email: [email protected], Http:// provinces. 5. Foundation Eye Care (FECH, Objective The issue of Tibet and China is not www.tibeticlt.org/ ■ Holland) 1. Develop an overall plan for an an "internal affair of China," because Problem 6. Swiss Red Cross (SRC) eye care program in Tibet by coordi- The World Health Organization blind- 7. Twenty-Four-Hour Television nating the efforts of all groups in a ness survey found that cataracts ac- Japan has taken an active interest in united focus. count for nearly 70% of the blind in the Tibet eye program and has sent a 2. Establish an eye center in Lhasa Nepal. The percentage of cataract- manager on a fact-finding mission. blind increases with age, such that by All the groups have had similar (Continued on page 12) age 60, one in 10 people in the moun- KUN-ZANG tainous region of Nepal are blind from LA-MAY treatable cataracts. Estimates for Ti- bet suggest that the problem is even ZHAL- worse. The 1987 China eye survey of blindness included two counties in Cittamanitara Retreat Translated & edited by Lhasa prefecture. The findings were Sonant T. Kazi published in the Archives of Ophthal- Cittamanitara Retreat at the Dharma Centre of Canada, mology in 1989. The survey found 3 hours away from Toronto, from 15 to 26 of October 1997, 1.2% to 1.8% of the total population with Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche, spiritual director of The Oral Instruction of Kun-zang La-ma on the to be blind from curable cataracts. Preliminary Practices of Dzog-ch'en Long-ch'en From this data it is estimated that at Gaden Choling, in Toronto. Nying-tig by Jig-me Gyal-way Nyu-gu, as least 30,000 people are blind from bi- The Cittamanitara practice belongs to the Anuttara Yoga lateral cataracts with 1,500 to 2,000 Tantra. It is the highest Tara practice and is unique in the transcribed by Dza Pal-trul Rin-po-ch'e new cataract-blind per year in Tibet. Gelugpa Tradition. Moreover, with only 4.6% of the popu- The Venerable Zasep Tulku Rinpoche has taught in the West "It is a universal truth that it is extremely enjoyable to lation currently over 60 years old, the live in this phenomenal world. Nobody wants to part with number will increase greatly in the for 21 years. His compassion, clarity and exuberance have made worldly pleasure. It is also a universal truth that everything coming years. him an immensely popular teacher with his students. that conditionally exists, sooner or later, must face ultimate The second leading cause of blind- Please come and join us. 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SNOW LION 7 What China Fears

by Maura Moynihan teau. In September 1994 the Chinese ture, have been looted and razed. The of Chenrezig, Tibet's pa- role in mediating ethnic and political Wednesday, April 30,1997 Communist Party's Third Work Fa* 1966-67 Cultural Revolution was es- tron saint. In his 1962 memoir, the disputes in China, given the chance. The Washington Post rum on Tibet issued the following pecially cruel in Tibet. All forms of Dalai Lama wrote: "I am a mortal be- In a 1996 speech, the Dalai Lama decree: "Although sometimes Dalai religion and folk culture, from danc- ing... but [the Tibetans] believed the said: "I am of course concerned that China, the decade's emergent super- speaks softly and says nice things to ing to incense burning, were banned; Dalai Lama represented Tibet and the a country [China] which is home to power, rules one-fifth of the human deceive the masses... even up to to- long hair, worn by both men and Tibetan way of life, something dearer almost a quarter of the world's popu- race, is a manufacturing giant and has day he has never changed his view- women, was labeled "the dirty black to them than anything else. They were lation and which is on the brink of the world's largest standing army point of trying to gain Tibet's indepen- tails of serfdom." convinced that if my body perished epic change, should undergo that equipped with nuclear warheads. Yet dence. We must always have a clear And just last year, the Politburo at the hands of the Chinese, the life change peacefully...chaos and insta- China becomes hysterical at the mere view of the Dalai and reveal his launched a "Strike Hard" campaign in of Tibet would also come to an end." bility could lead to large-scale blood- mention of the Dalai Lama, a Tibetan double-faced true color..as the say- Tibet, wherein the methods and Despite its relentless campaign to shed and tremendous suffering for monk who lives in a small hill station ing goes, to kill a serpent we must first rhetoric of the Cultural Revolution discredit the Dalai Lama, China has millions of people." in Northern India. cut off its head." have reemerged. On April 5,1996, the failed to subdue and sinocize Tibet. If the Chinese wish to hold to their Beijing has for years perpetuated The Dalai Lama is trying to save People's Daily newspaper announced China's insistence that Tibet has al- ascendancy on the world stage with a perverse obsession with the Dalai Tibet from extinction. In a 1996 ad- an official ban on all photographs of ways been part of China has been re- fair play rather than intimidation and Lama. In 1959, after Chinese troops dress to the Danish Parliament, the the Dalai Lama, declaring any kind of jected by many investigative bodies, bellicosity, they should sit down with crushed a revolt in Lhasa that forced Dalai Lama said, "The reality today is image of the exiled leader to be "re- including the International Commis- the Dalai Lama and work toward a the Dalai Lama into exile, Chinese that Tibet is an occupied country un- actionary literature." sion of Jurists and the U.S. Congress. peaceful resolution of the Tibet ques- propaganda labeled him "a counter- der colonial rule.... Tibet, an ancient Nonetheless, China has failed to Perhaps the issue of Tibet is even tion. If China's ancient neighbor, Ti- revolutionary bandit" and "an inces- country with a unique civilization, is extirpate the Tibetan people's devo- more sensitive than Taiwan, because bet, remains in the grip of a vicious tuous murderer." This kind of agit- dying." The Dalai Lama, an acclaimed tion to the Dalai Lama. In Tibet his it involves ethnicity and the legiti- police state, why should its other prop is still very much in use; in 1996 author and teacher and a devout Bud- image still is worshiped in secret. The macy of Chinese rule over non- neighbors trust the Chinese? Indeed, Xinhua, China's official news service, dhist who has followed a life of mo- past decade has seen a second exo- Chinese people. A few days after Deng's why should anyone? referred to the Dalai Lama as "the nastic discipline since early child- dus of Tibetan refugees to join their death, a bomb exploded in Xinjiang, (Tlie writer, a consultant to Refu- chieftain of the Tibetan rebellious hood, was awarded the 1989 Nobel leader in India. For the Tibetan a restive western Chinese province gees International, has worked for bandits, an executioner . . . with Peace Prize in the wake of the people, the Dalai Lama is the embodi- with 20 million Uigher Muslims. The many years with Tibetan refugees in honey on his lips and murder in his Tiananmen Square massacre, the only ment of Tibetan nationalism — a re- Dalai Lama could play a significant India and Nepal.) u heart" who used "30 human heads individual engaged with the Chinese and 80 portions of human blood and Communist empire to have received flesh each year as sacrificial offerings this most prestigious honor. He re- when he held a religious service in peatedly has offered to meet with India to curse the People's Liberation Beijing's leaders without precondi- war." tions. He recently visited Taiwan, DOOR TO INCONCEIVABLE WISDOM AND COMPASSION This Stalinoid dementia is ludi- where he was warmly received by crous, but it has obfuscated the Dalai President Lee Teng-hui and cheered Lama's message of nonviolence and by hundreds of thousands of citizens. has been variously translated as "the state reconciliation. The Dalai Lama emphasized that the of pure and total presence," "the primordial ground of being," Most policy makers do not realize success of the visit made clear that and "the mind or heart of awakening." As both the foundation that the Dalai Lama is not seeking ter- he is not, and has never been, and ultimate fruit of the path, the informed practice of bodhicitta ritorial sovereignty for his captive "anti-Chinese." Beijing's response merges and empowers the activities of or ordinary body, speech nation; nor is he asking to be rein- was to say that the Dalai Lama and stated as the head of the theocratic Taiwan "harbor evil intentions." and mind with the supreme qualities evinced by all the Bud- government that ruled Tibet prior to The Dalai Lama's international dhas. Both beginners and advanced students of inner transfor- the Chinese invasion. In an address stature infuriates the Politburo. mation will treasure this book for its straightforward explana- to the European Parliament in 1988 Through his actions and writings in tions and profound insights into the heart of sentient beings, in Strasbourg, France, the Dalai Lama recent years, the atrocities the Tibet- Buddhist practice, and Universal Enlightenment. offered the Chinese control of Tibet's ans have suffered after China's military and diplomatic affairs if they "Peaceful Liberation of Tibet" have fi- would allow the Tibetan people a nally gained international attention. measure of self-governance and Under Chinese rule 1.2 million Tibet- THK VENERABLE PALDEN SHERAB RINPOCHE non-interference in religion and cul- ans have died through armed conflict, TRANSLATED BY ture. Beijing attacked the European labor camps and famine. 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SNOW LION 9 Historic Lhasa Palace Demolition

London, June 18 (TIN)-A palace built to UNESCO that they were in favor tion is essential in the Old City be- allowing us carte blanche to carry out over five years ago and have been by the Sixth Dalai Lama in the seven- of the nominating the Old City, add- cause "90% of its buildings" are be- restoration projects on any historic replaced by teashops and market teenth century and regarded as one ing that "the preservation of Tibetan lieved to be in "danger of falling houses over the next five years—but stalls. In recent times the rooms in the of the most important historic build- cultural heritage has been one of the down", according to a Xinhua report we don't have sufficient backing to three-story building had been rented ings remaining in Lhasa is being de- highest priorities of China," accord- in April 1995. do anything," said Professor out to 30 or 40 families in each house. molished this week, according to un- ing to a UNESCO report. "The main aims of the housing re- Stoddard, saying that the Tibet Heri- Conservationists had hoped that official reports from the Tibetan The , the former resi- forms are to speed up the construc- tage Fund Project had been able to developers in Lhasa would spare the capital. dence of the Dalai Lama situated just tion of accommodation, solve citi- raise only $52,000 so far, enough only building because of its historic asso- The decision to knock down the outside the Old City, was proposed by ' housing problems and improve to save two small houses about one ciations with China—the building Tromsikhang Palace, which had been China as a "World Heritage Site" and existing accommodation facilities," eighth the size of the Tromsikhang was also known as the Manchu awarded protected status by the Chi- formally accepted by UNESCO three said the 12th document of the eco- Palace. Yamen, or Qing Court, because part nese government, goes against repre- years ago. nomic working group of the Tibet "The Tromsikhang could have of it was used by the Qing dynasty sentations made to China by The World Heritage Committee, an Autonomous Region, the document been saved last summer if we had emperors' representatives, known as UNESCO as well as leading conser- inter-governmental organization which authorized the property boom come back with funds. Everyone in Ambans, two of whom were killed by vation experts. linked to UNESCO which supervises in January 1994. A special committee the West says the project is wonder- Tibetans on the premises in 1750. Six The Tromsikhang Palace was one the Potala and other world heritage "to supervise renovation work" in the ful, but it is almost always hot air and stone tablets bearing instructions by of four buildings in the heart of the sites, last year noted the damage be- Old City area was set up by the city our funds are now nearly exhausted," a mid-18th century Qing dynasty em- Old City officially designated as due ing caused by rebuilding in Lhasa. government in the same year. The she added. The project is currently peror are still preserved inside the for "strict preservation as a cultural "The pressures of urban development term "renovation" is used in official working with the authorities on de- building's walls. relic" by the municipal development and growth in tourist-related activi- Chinese statements to include demo- signing a sewage system, which is "The Tromsikhang was one of the plan for the area, the "Detailed Plan ties are resulting in many construc- lition and reconstruction. urgently required for the Old City, but four remaining great secular build- for the Lhasa Barkor," printed inter- tion activities in the historic sector of A survey by a Western researcher has been given no funds to restore ings left in Lhasa when I was last nally in 1994. Lhasa," it reported in December 1996, in 1993 found that 67 buildings on the any more houses. there in 1992," said Namsa Chenmo, The demolition is part of a five- saying that these were having "a nega- site of newly demolished historic a famous Tibetan tailor now in India year wave of modernization in Lhasa tive impact on historic structures and structures in Lhasa were no better Bhutanese Embassy, Chinese who lived in the building. which by the end of last year had led their authenticity." than the old buildings in sanitation, Court "There are a few old houses still to the demolition of 350 of the 600 The Committee may have been water supply or electrical service, and The Tromsikhang Palace is on the there in Lhasa," said Gongan historic buildings which stood in the referring to the constructions replac- were worse in terms of climate suit- Barkor, Lhasa's oldest street, near the Lhawutara, one of the senior officials Old City when the Chinese arrived ing the old buildings, most of which ability, insulation and earthquake pro- seventh-century temple and in the old regime whose office was in four decades ago. Twenty-eight his- are concrete built blocks with a mock tection. near the site of Surkhang house, the Tromsikhang but who is now liv- toric buildings in the area are re- Tibetan-style facade. The facade of the Tromsikhang is which was replaced by a large shop- ing in exile. "After a few years these ported to have been demolished since The continuing demolitions in the expected to be retained, and the re- ping arcade in 1993. also will not be there," he added, January, 15 of them in the last month. city flout the requests of the Commit- mainder replaced by a four-story It lies on the south side of a square when told about the demolition. The city of Lhasa, which is at least tee, which in December last year block which is said to have no plans which has housed the main market "They destroy all the houses with his- 1300 years old, covered less than 3 sq again called on China "to extend the for plumbing, meaning that at least in the city since the 18th century and tory," he said. km when the Chinese arrived in 1950, World Heritage protected area to forty families may have to depend on which is named after the palace, "When they pull down buildings and now covers 54 sq km. The origi- cover the historic center of the a single tap in the courtyard for their whose name means "the building like the Tromsikhang Palace, my par- nal "Old City" area today represents Barkor". drinking water supply, according to which looks over the Market". The ents' generation cry in their hearts," about two per cent of the total area It may already be too late for an unofficial report. north side of the square now houses said a 23-year old Tibetan now in ex- of Lhasa, with the rest of the city con- UNESCO to help, according to one If the new building does have four a giant supermarket of the same ile who once lived in the Barkor. "But structed mainly of modern concrete Western expert this week. "Now there storeys it will breach Lhasa's conser- name, housing 1400 shops or stalls, many of the youngsters are happy buildings. are already too few historic buildings vation regulations, which do not pro- constructed on the site of several because the Chinese tell them it is The 60 x 40 metre Tromsikhang left in the Old City for UNESCO to hibit demolitions as long as the new other historic buildings. progress, and that they are going to flanks the northern side of the Barkor, declare it a World Heritage Site," he facades are in keeping with tradi- Residents of the Tromsikhang, make a new Hong Kong out of Lhasa," the pilgrimage route which circles the said, speaking on condition of ano- tional appearance and do not rise known as Chongsaikang in Chinese, he added. Jokhang Temple in the heart of Lhasa, nymity. higher than the three-story Jokhang say it was built by the Seventh Dalai The authorities in Tibet spent 61 and was thus within a "grade one" million yuan ($7.3 million) "renovat- Temple. Lama in the 1740s as a gift to the re- conservation area. However, this Demolition Forbidden "There are specific conservation gent Miwang Phola, whose duties in- ing" residential buildings in Lhasa status was accorded by the regional Without Permission requirements within the scope of a cluded supervising the market, but from 1979 to 1993, and 12 million yuan ($1.4 million) from 1994 to 1996. government and so could be over- Blame for the continuing wave of grade one conservation area, apply- historical texts say that it was con- Reconstruction in Lhasa is being car- turned without consultation with demolitions was levelled today at ing to the Jokhang and neighboring structed in the late 17th century by ried out by the Lhasa Real Estate Beijing. The Potala Palace and the Lobsang Dondrup, the mayor of land," states the 1994 plan for the de- the Sixth Dalai Lama and used as a Development Corporation, whose Jokhang Temple are the only struc- Lhasa from 1992 until last year, and velopment of the Barkor. "These are residence by the Mongol ruler goal is "to renovate old housing in the tures in Lhasa accorded national level now Party Secretary of the City. the complete preservation of the Lhazang Khan, who ruled Tibet from old urban area" according to a Xinhua protection. In a concession to international unique collective appearance of the 1704 to 1717. report last November, which said The destruction of the former concerns the Lhasa government is- traditional street area, with buildings There were four main houses each some 2,500 families in Lhasa had stables and the servants' quarters at sued an order last September forbid- preserving the traditional Tibetan with their own courtyard within the moved into new houses since 1994. the back of the palace had already ding any demolition of historic build- style; conservation and restoration in Tromsikhang complex, one of which "A total of 17,000 sq meters of floor begun last Friday, and demolition of ings without permission from the respect of building height, size, style was used as the Bhutanese Embassy, space in old dwellings was renovated the main structure is due to take place Municipal Government. and decoration, in basic accord with and another as a police station. The over the three years," said Party Sec- this week, reported sources in Lhasa "It was when Lobsang came to the original form," it continues. The two sections in the northern half of retary Lobsang Dondrup, cited under today. power that it began in earnest. It is Tromsikhang is in "the cream area, the building, which contained the of- his governmental title of vice-chair- The Tromsikhang was the most he who would have given the order concentrating the special features of fices of the Tibetan cabinet and of man of the region. ■ magnificent building left on the to knock it down, so they can build- the Old City's traditional street area," leading officials, were demolished Barkor and the most prestigious, a ing something twice as tall and make says the plan. superb building with a huge facade," some money," said the source who Critics of the demolition policy said Professor Heather Stoddard, has close connections with the city disputed claims that the historic head of the Tibetan Department at authorities but who asked not to be buildings demolished in the current wave were in a dangerous condition. University of Paris III. "We urgently named. need backing to try to set up an inter- "The Tromsikhang was in a terrible A major boom in land values in the • The ShatcysmurU Dzogchen Heart Llneagre* national fund to save what is left of Barkor was set off in 1995 when radi- state because of the way it was being the Old City," said Professor cal market reforms were introduced used, especially the east wing," said WEEKEND Stoddard, who is co-founder of the to allow the sale of buildings, mak- one Westerner who surveyed it unof- Tibet Heritage Fund Project, working ing ground floor shops and construc- ficially in 1992. "But it was structur- •OZOOCI-fflBIS[« ally sound and could have been reno- with a Norwegian project to save tion of shopping arcades hugely prof- buildings in Tibet. itable. vated," he added. RETF^EAT There was also criticism for West- Professor Jens Braarvig, head of The authorities in Tibet say that OCTOBER 17-19 the Network for Tibet-Norway Uni- they face a chronic shortage of ac- erners' failure to fund renovation versity Co-operation, which works commodation and add that demoli- projects in Lhasa "The Lhasa Govern- Uncontrived, fresh, and precise. with Governmental and UN backing ment has given us a signed agreement Lama Tamara Wolfson and INgakpa Randolph Derby facilitate a direct to document and preserve historic relntroduction to the nature of mind. buildings in Lhasa, expressed con- The lamas will be available throughout cern at the news of the demolition the retreat gruldinBr awareness practice and discussions. and said he would be taking it up im- VISIONS IN THE mediately with colleagues in Lhasa. A source from UNESCO said that REALM OF LIGHT the organization would be writing to the Chinese authorities immediately. "It is terrible that the historical cen- ters of so many Chinese cities are by JcAMttc Krfetd being destroyed," added the official, noting that the damage to" Kunming Exquisitely detailed windows in southern China has been even offering the combined blessings of more serious. Buddhic images and the In December 1994 the Chinese government announced that it was cleansing radiations of colored light considering nominating the Old City of Lhasa, which includes the For full color portfolio, send $io To register, call or write: Tromsikhang Palace, as a world heri- (credit cards accepted) to: Marta Center For Dzogchen Studies 847 Whalley Avenue tage site, a status which would have Jones, PO Box 22693, Santa Fe, New Haven CT 06515 protected the remaining historic NM 87502 or call 1-800-488-3402. buildings from destruction. Late last (203) 387-9992 hup:/ / www.rt66.com/~adarninc year the Chinese authorities indicated Chenrezig and Consort, 18" x 28", 1995

10 SNOW LION SUMMER'97 NEWSLETTER Tibetan Surgeons Complete First Tibetan-Run Eye Camp His Eminence The TIBET VISION PROJECT was throughout the Tibet Autonomous founded two years ago, as an inde- Region. pendent educational program to Having achieved its first three Teaches in Toronto transfer ophthalmic training skills to goals in eighteen months the intro- the 9-person Eye Department of the duction of contemporary eye skills, largest hospital in Tibet, the First the facilitation of surgical proficiency, People's Hospital in Lhasa. We are not and the encouragement of initiative affiliated with any other eye program, for free eye camps the TIBET VISION and rely on volunteered time and in- PROJECT now wants to complete its dividual donations. remaining goals of sustainability and With our first visit in September, of outreach. Key to these achieve- 1995, we found the Eye Department Tibetan-led eye camp, held for 6 days ments will be the funding for surgi- program technically arrested at a in Rhimbong, Shigatse Prefecture. cal supplies and teaching micro- 1960's level, performing two outdated The two Tibetan surgeons, one nurse scopes: camp after camp, we hope to surgeries per week. With the donation and one technician screened 318 pa- extend our service program and train- of microscopes for clinical and sur- tients, and identified a 50% rate of bi- ing of local eye doctors, by and for gical purposes and the introduction lateral blindness from advanced cata- Tibetans, into the countryside where of modern cataract and intraocular ract. Over the following three days the people live—like candles lighting lens implantation training, the Eye this all-Tibetan staff performed 108 (!) one another into the corners of dark- Department now can perform 25 flawless surgeries, complete with ness. cases/week of cataract lens implan- lens implantation. This marked both All donations are invaluable and Genyen Jamyangling will host His Eminence from August 25 to tation in a free-standing outpatient a beginning and a culmination—for appreciated. As we are affiliated with September 1, 1997. surgical setting. the American doctors and donors, a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation, The main teachings will be a Cho Empowerment and teaching, - Our semi-annual one-month visits Tibetan surgeons, Nepali instructors donations are tax-free to the extent Vajrayogini Empowerment, and a initiation. Contact: 61 by university ophthalmic educators and Chinese administrators—all of allowed by law. Please write: Dowswell Drive, Scarborough, Ontario M1B 1H5 Canada 416412- from the Bay Area also include gen- whom have worked so hard together Marc F. Lieberman, MD 6302. eral ophthalmology lectures and con- these past two years.... A follow-up Medical Director ferences for all ophthalmologists in camp for the untreated patients is TIBET VISION PROJECT Lhasa, screening surveys and clinics scheduled for the Fall, 1997, again by 10 Arbor Street at Lhasa's leprosarium and at major an all-Tibetan team. Such camps will San Francisco, CA94131 monasteries (Drepung, Johkang, Sera be held on a semi-annual basis FAX 415-334-2740 ■ and Ganden), and subsidized cataract and glaucoma surgeries for the needy. URNING HEEL Four two-month scholarships have T W been provided for advanced surgical ©Ti!SS!i*LWL!£EL and nursing training at the Tilganga Eye Centre in , Nepal. The PROJECT'S visit this May, 1997, marked an historic occasion: Tibet Fest '97 the first ever Tibetan-initiated and n sM ™" "~:jxr~,^zzrJr A two-day festival of Tibetan cul- modern Tibetan songs and dances UPCOMING ENTHRONEMENT ture will be held in the Seattle Center will be performed at various intervals Turning Wheel brings you the best of contemporary Continued from page 1 in Seattle, Washington August 9 and during the day by popular Tibetan engaged Buddhist efforts to walk with wisdom and 10, 1997. musical groups, and at an evening compassion in difficult times. reside at the monastery and receive Called "Tibet Fest '97, the event performance on Saturday, August 9. a broad education through several will feature booths exhibiting and There is no admission to Tibet Fest Join us as we explore the worlds of peace, social justice, and courses of study. A new Shedra (mo- selling unique Tibetan and Himalayan '97, which is estimated to be attended environmental work from a variety of Buddhist perspectives. nastic college) is under construction by 30,000 people. The festival is products, including garments, jew- $35/year—4 issues (supports the work of the BPF) and the young tulku will eventually elry, carpets, paintings, literature and hosted by the Tibetan Association of study there. food. There will be video shows and Washington. BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP Visitors are welcome to come and lectures on Tibet and an exhibit of art For general information, call T.N. participate in the events taking place and literary works done by local Ti- Shakabpa at 425-643-6703.1 P.O. Box 4650, Berkeley, CA 94704 from December 3rd to 8th which in- betan children. Classical, folk, and Tel: (510) 525-8596 • Fax: (510) 525-7973 clude: Long Life Ceremony, Enthrone- E-mail: [email protected] ment Ceremony, Sacred and Folk Now on the web: http://www.bpf.com/bpf Dances, and Photo Exhibition. A package tour including airfare, transportation, accommodations and reservations for the events is also available. Reservations and accommoda- tions in Nepal can be arranged through: [email protected] or Vivian Kurz, 109 Mowbray Drive, Kew Gardens, New York 11415, J7 AUTUMN PROGRAMS fax: 718-846-3751, tel. 718-846-8981. And through our website: www. fusebox.com/shechen ■ BCHOKYI NYIMA RINPOCHE KHENPO PETSE RINPOCHE Indisputable Truth August 29 - September 1 st October 24 - 26 Oakland, California New York, New York Vajrayana & ChoklingTersar Foundation Registration: (212)595-3573 Registration: (415)392-2065 Foundation 'M RIGPA ANNUAL College of Buddhist Studies |H KHAMTUL RINPOCHE M THANKSGIVING Lama Tharchin Rinpoche Hi Ground, Path and Fruition RETREAT Fall 1997 Shedra Program September 5-7 KHENPO PETSE RINPOCHE San Francisco Bay Area "Fundamental Buddhist Concepts SOGYAL RINPOCHE Registration: (415)392-2065 'Meditation Instruction August 29 - 31 CHRISTINE LONGAKER Khenpo Petse "Manjushri Teaching Seattle, Washington November 28 - December 7 Rinpoche Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa 'Tibetan Language, Art, Astrology, Rigpa Seattle: (206) 483-0903 of Tibet Music, and more Sept 12-14 Clear Lake, California (415)392-2065 A great scholar 8 Week Residential Program San Diego, California of the Nyingma Sept. 23-Nov. 23 Rigpa San Diego: (619) 755-3941 Day and weekend schedules CHRISTINE LONGAKER tradition also available. Author of Facing Death and Finding Hope Autumn Speaking Tour Lama Tharchin Rinpoche. a Nyingma Dzogchen Master, is the 10th lineage November 1 - 25 holder of the RepkongYogis. Other faculty includes: Orgyen Thinley (415) 392-2057 Rinpoche, Tulku Thubten Rinpoche and Lama Gyaltsen Rinpoche

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SNOW LION 11 International Conference on Buddhist Women

The 5th International Conference on founded to promote the well-being of Buddhist Women, sponsored by Buddhist women around the world. Sakyadhita, will be held in Phnom Penh, The next conference will include medi- Cambodia, from December 29, 1997 to tation and workshops on such subjects January 4, 1998. The theme of the con- as women in Buddhist organizations, di- CEASELESS ECHOES ference is ": Unity verse approaches to social action, and and Diversity." After the conference, Buddhist ways of nurturing children. OF there will be a tour to the historical site For more information and travel ar- of Angkor from January 5 -7. rangements, e-mail Norma Pratt at THE GREAT SILENCE The first international gathering of or fax Lekshe Buddhist women took place in Tsomo at 808-944-7070. The mailing ad- Prajnaparamita Bodhgaya, India in 1987. Following that dress is Sakyadhita, P. 0. Box 8585, gathering, Sakyadhita, the International Emeryville, CA 94622 USA ■ A line-by-line commentary on The Heart Sutra Association of Buddhist Women, was by Venerable Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche and translated by Venerable Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche

tThe Rose Garden Khenpo Palden's commentary unfolds the meaning of the sutra for Jll a quarterly magazine students at all levels of understanding. This beautiful book also con- tains five color plates of rare copies of the Heart Sutra, and the com- IP , , , , lift plete text of the sutra in Tibetan and English, with Tibetan pronun- was born with the intent to be an individual and ciation. A separate section discusses the six paramitas, each introduced with a poem by Treng Go Terchen Sherab Ozer and calligraphed in community vehicle for expression, inspiration, Tibetan by Khenpo Tsewang. 102 pages, softcover. information and networking wiiA the knowledge "The Prajnaparamita is... a flawless path. Through steady reliance on its thai supporting and encouraging eacA otAer perfect view, it is possible to dispel all suffering and produce all kinds of is a way to draw abundance to ourse/ues, benefit and happiness for both self and others."

our families and our communities. —from the Introduction to Ceaseless Echoes by Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche "| LITERARY AND OTHER ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS WELCOME! DISTRIBUTION IN 7 STATES Available now from Snow Lion $15 YEARLY SUBSCRIPTIONS -$12.00 Published by Sky Dancer Press, Boca Raton, Florida PO Box 729 ♦ DIAMOND SPRINGS CA 95619 916/621-4288

SAVING TIBETAN EYES Continued from page 7 that will serve as a training facility for all of Tibet including Tibetan ar- 1998 Rigpe Dorje Winter Program at Pullahari in Nepal eas incorporated into Chinese prov- inces. Held at the Monastery and Retreat Center of H.E. Rinpoche

Propose Plan to Cure Blindness in Tibet "Arisen through the great bodhisattva's presence, Pullahari is secluded and pleasant. 1. Requirements include land and A place where an ocean of yidams, dakinis and protectors gather like clouds." a building that will be arranged by TDK This center will include both examination facilities and an outpa- THE VENERABLE KHENPO TSULTRIM GYAMSTO RINPOCHE from January 5 to February 28 tient surgery area. The facilities will be modeled after the Tilganga Eye • Teachings on: The Treasury of Knowledge by Jamgon Kongtrul the Great, Lodro Thaye Center in Nepal. It would provide a The Stages of the Training in Higher Wisdom: high-quality, well-maintained surgical Gaining Certainty about the Key to Comprehension (of the Dharma), the Interpretable and the Definitive (in terms) of the facility, as well as well-maintained diagnostics. 3 Turnings of the Wheel, the View, and the Four Kinds of Turning Away (from attachment) 2. Establish microsurgical capa- • Tibetan Languages and Study of Scriptures bilities throughout Tibet. Doctors, technicians and nurses will initially Beginner: and Grammar: Key Points of 's Jewel Ornament of Liberation be brought to Nepal for a two-month Intermediate: Maitreya's Distinguishing Middle from Extremes and Distinguishing Phenomena and Pure Being. intensive training period. They will Advanced: The Treasury of Knowledge (Chapter 7) and Khenpo Rinpoche's The Classification of Mind. return to their home facility and pre- screen a large number of patients • Retreat March 1 to March 31 on: who are blind from treatable cata- Shamatha (Calm-Abiding) Meditation and Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness racts. Visiting doctors will then con- (Open to Buddhists with refuge vows. Vows will be granted to those without at the beginning of program.) duct a teaching eye camp and leave an operating microscope, 2 sets of instruments and basic lenses and Teachings are no charge. Offerings to Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche and translators suggested. medical requirements for the local $10 non-refundable registration fee and a $20 deposit fee are due when confirming. doctors to continue the work in their Tibetan Language and Scriptures Course: US$50 per month (Minimum enrollment one month.) own area (estimated cost $12,000 per site). Accommodation and Meals per person per week: Single room US$50 (with bath: US$76.); Twin-sharing: US$43 (with bath: 3. Once the center in Lhasa is es- US$50.) The facilities for lay retreat at Pullahari are open throughout the year. Basic necessities and meals are catered for. The tablished, training will take place in rates for accommodation and meals are same as indicated here. Lhasa. The Lhasa Center will also coordinate eye camps and continuing Visa for Nepal obtainable on arrival at airport 30 days US$25 and US$1 per day for a total 5 months in one year. education for all Tibetan doctors, and technicians involved in eye care. For registration and information contact Chokey Gyaltsen or Lim Pao Yen The sponsors are hoping to raise Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang, P.O. Box 6956, Kathmandu, Nepal. (Ph/Fx: 977-1 / 471112) $200,000 to build the center and fund the needed programs. For more infor- mation contact: Tibet Fund, 241 E. 32nd Street, NY, NY 10016, 212-213- 5011. ■

12 SNOW LION SUMMER '97 NEWSLETTER Tibetan Children Sponsored through ETC

by Kelly Carragee Tibetan identity is important to other sponsors who have chosen to Educate the Children (ETC) is a non- sponsor a Tibetan child. Roy Horton, profit organization dedicated to edu- of Virginia, sponsors Tenzin Norbu, a cating women and children in Nepal, student at Srongsten, one of four Bud- including literacy for young women dhist primary schools in Nepal. Roy, and teacher training for public school who is a Buddhist, felt moved by the teachers. Its Kathmandu-based pro- tragedy of Tibetans' exile, and the grams include the sponsorship and double injustice of their treatment as education of 85 impoverished or or- refugees in Nepal, from which they phaned children. Among these stu- are often deported. dents are 19 children attending TV Sponsor Sita Powell, a college stu- betan schools, five of whom are spon- dent, said she and her father Jim sored by readers of the Snow Lion chose to sponsor Ngawang Youdon, newsletter. These children have been at Namgyal High School, because of with ETC for years, and their spon- Jim's involvement with the Tibetan ETC-sponsored upper-level students who attend Namgyal High School, Nepal's only sors are very involved and concerned. Refugee Project. Jim is active in the high school under the auspices of the Tibetan government-in-exile, from left to right: Tashi Paldon has been sponsored Madison, WI area raising money and Tenzin Choedon, Ngawang Youdon, and Tashi Dolma, with Sajani Amatya, ETC's by Elaine Pilbrow of Arizona for 7 consciousness for the plight of Ti- children's coordinator. years, during which time Elaine has betan refugees. Sita corresponds with maintained a close and nurturing re- Ngawang regularly, but would like to lationship with her. Tashi, who has hear more about Ngawang's life, who knows what opportunities these schools benefits the entire commu- through ETC's community sponsor- long been at the top of her class in whereas Ngawang writes about her kids might have; it gives them a nity. However, ETC is committed to ship program. The Tamangs, of pursuit of her goal of becoming a doc- grades and performance. Sita says, chance at a better life," she says. supporting its children who are al- Tibeto-Burman origin and the largest tor, is now 20 and has the distinction "We don't care as much how she's Tenzin, also a student at Namgyal, ready in private schools until their "minority" ethnic group in Nepal, of being the first female student from performing vs. simply that she has the recently sat for the SLC exam, and education is complete. Choedon have long suffered from low status Namgyal High School to be sent to opportunity to learn." This perfection- expressed her anxiety to her sponsor. Lama, an eighth grade boarding stu- and lack of economic and educational India to pursue a medical career. ism seems characteristic of the refu- Pat says that it has not been easy for dent at a Tibetan middle school, opportunity. For $200 a year, commu- Namgyal, the only Nepalese high gee children, who seem anxious to Tenzin, who comes from a small vil- comes from a very poor background. nity sponsors provide school fees and school under the supervision of the justify the opportunity they have been lage and has struggled with the lan- Her mother, a widow, earns about supplies for a child in a rural village, Tibetan government-in-exile, pre- given. Ngawang, for example, attends guage barrier. Tenzin has always had $140 a year weaving carpets - barely and also capital improvements to the pares students to pass the Nepalese school while the rest of her family a positive attitude, however, which enough to support five children, two school, improved teacher training School Leaving Certificate (SLC) must work in a tapestry factory. Pat feels comes from her religious of whom are mentally disabled. and new educational materials. ETC exam, the results of which determine Increased educational and career practice. She hopes to become a Choedon has a partial scholarship, works in partnership with the villag- their future career opportunities. Stu- opportunities are the primary benefit teacher. Perhaps then she will be able but needs an additional $350 per year ers, who provide materials and labor dents from Namgyal who pass with of sponsorship for Tibetan children - to share with other children the gift for her school fees. Those interested for improving their children's schools. first-division results are provided opportunities which are closed to of education which she has received in sponsoring Choedon should con- Those interested in sponsoring with scholarships to study at those without passing SLC results. from ETC. tact ETC. children through ETC's community Dharamsala under the auspices of His Pat Borri contacted ETC after read- Over the past few years, ETC has ETC has several hundred sponsors program should contact the ETC of- Holiness the Dalai.Lama Thus, this ing an article in the Snow Lion news- been phasing out its private sponsor- around the world who help educate fice in Ithaca: P.O. Box 414, Ithaca, is a tremendous achievement for any letter in 1992. She and her sister Ruth ship program due to the prohibitive Nepalese and Tibetan children in NY 14851-0414; telephone (607) 272- Tibetan student, and doubly so for have sponsored Tenzin Choedon cost of private schools, and because Nepal. Many of these sponsors sup- 1176. Newsletters and brochures are Tashi. since then. "Without sponsorship, supporting children in community port children of the Tamang caste available upon request. ■

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SNOW LION 13 THE TIBETAN ALTAR pure or not, or whether they become Continued from page 5 a cause for good in the next Students for a Free Tibet life, a cause to achieve liberation, or bowls should be filled up to the space a cause to achieve enlightenment to of a grain's width from the top—nei- benefit all beings depends on one's A CALL TO ACTION! ther too little nor too much. Pour motivation and dedication. Dedica- water like the shape of a wheat tion is crucial. It will not exhaust or grain—in a thin stream at first, then limit one's store of merit but will gradually more, then tapering off at multiply and increase it. It is excel- By Becky Schwartz paign to revoke China's Most Favored regions. The seven regions, as well as the end. Try not to breathe on the of- lent to dedicate the merit of making Nation status, and international boy- the e-mail addresses of the regional ferings. offerings to the elimination of suffer- Students for a Free Tibet (SFT) is the cotts of Holiday Inn and Bass Ale. directors, are also available via the If you have a butter lamp, you can ing and its causes from all beings, to nation's largest, and fastest-growing In addition to its economic ac- web-site. place it on your altar between the their achievement of lasting happi- grassroots organization dedicated to tions, SFT also sponsors lectures, dis- SFT wants every student with an interest in the Tibetan cause to be third and fourth water bowls. Lamps ness, and to world peace. freeing Tibet. cussion groups, concerts, demonstra- or candles symbolize wisdom, elimi- able to act—national campaigns need "Through direct grassroots mobi- tions and civil disobedience. We have nating the darkness of ignorance. In Removing the Offerings lization, SFT seeks to assist and give instigated urgent action campaigns support in every state. While there are Tibetan monasteries hundreds of At the end of the day, before or at sun- voice to Tibetans in their continuing calling for the release of FAilbright chapters at most politically active uni- lamps are lit as offerings. There is re- set, empty the bowls one by one, dry struggle to overcome oppression," scholar Ngawang Choephel and versities, SFT would like to see out- ally no limit to the quantity of either them with a clean cloth and stack declares the SFT mission statement. Gendhun Choeki Nyima, the Panchen lets everywhere.Chapters range in water bowls or lamps. them upside down or put them away. "Students for a Free Tibet recognizes Lama. Political activism has led to a membership from a handful of stu- Never leave empty bowls right side the Tibetan Government in Exile and recognized presence on Capitol dents to groups with over 80 activists. Blessing the Offerings Starting a chapter is simple. "77ie up on the altar. The water is not sim- its current leader, His Holiness the Hill—when a Senator or Representa- After pouring the water, lighting World Isn't Listening," an organizer's ply thrown away but offered to the Dalai Lama, as the lawful government tive receives hundred of letters de- candles and offering incense, bless guide to starting a chapter, can be plants in your house or in the garden. in Tibet. Students for a Free Tibet is manding answers and activity, she the offerings by dipping a piece of requested from the national office in Food and flowers should also be put dedicated to eliminating the suffering can hardly ignore her constituents! kusha grass (or a tree twig) into the NY, free of charge, at (212) 481-3569, in a clean place outside where birds and oppression of all people through Many members have fostered per- water, reciting three times Ah or [email protected] .org. Students are and animals can eat them. Bowls of direct non-violent and compassionate sonal relationships with their repre- Hum (the seed syllables of the encouraged to contact their regional fruit can be left on the altar for a few action." sentatives, who are often eager to Buddha's body, speech and mind), directors with any questions or sug- days and can then be eaten when they On March 10, 1997, Tibetan Inde- gain the support of the college-age and then sprinkling the offerings with gestions, or to call the National Di- come down—there is no need to put pendence Day, SFT kicked off a mas- sector. water. Visualize that the offerings are rector at the office in New York. them outside. ■ sive campaign to boycott Holiday Inn. SFT has proven that students are blessed. Because "Holiday Inn's direct partner- doing more than merely "rocking the The name of the organization may Most of the items you may need for ship with the Chinese government vote"; they are influencing their poli- be a bit misleading — although most Dedication your altar are available from Snow perpetuates the oppression of the Ti- ticians with fervent demands and is- of our members are students, we Whether external offerings become Lion. betan people," students made their sues. Senate Resolution 19, regarding want anyone who is sympathetic to anger known with protests in over 20 the freedom of Choephel, which calls our cause to join the fight. We wel- come parents, businesspeople, poli- major cities. SFT wants Holiday Inn for the US to act against the Chinese merit and insight, and the best way Enormous merit can be created in . to issue a statement condemning the government's oppression of Tibet, ticians, artists, performers, writers— everyone who is interested in Tibet. to do this is by working for others. even a single day if we have these Chinese government's violations of was recently passed, and has since This is done most effectively with the forms of super-knowledge, merit human rights, withdraw from all busi- moved on to the House. Without the All of the student contacts pertain to non-student members as well. ■ help of extra-sensory perception, that would otherwise take aeons to ness practices in Tibet, and close its numerous phone calls and letters sent which depends upon the develop- develop. hotel in Lhasa. With the large num- in droves from chapters and indi- ment of a calmly abiding mind. The Those who want swiftly to ber of students on Spring Break, vidual members, this bill probably text now explains the reasons for de- traveling sports teams and vacation- would not have received such rapid complete veloping such higher perception and The collections for full enlighten- ing teenagers, SFT claims that the treatment. ATISHA'S LAMP FOR THE how to do so. ment pressure of a student-led boycott SFT urges all interested students PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT Will accomplish higher perception has made the company's leaders to subscribe to its list-serve, accom- Continued from page 1 Just as a bird with undeveloped Wings cannot fly in the sky, Through effort, not through uncomfortable. plished by e-mailing "major- Those without the power of higher laziness. [37] Since August, 1994, when parent [email protected]" with the subject the light of this age-old wisdom into perception If we are sincere in our wish to organizations I.C.T. (International heading "subscribe free-tibet." The the modern world. Here is an excerpt: Cannot work for the good of living gain enlightenment swiftly for the Campaign for Tibet) and U.S.T.C. list-serve sends out all Tibet-related beings. [35] sake of all beings, which is what we (U.S. Tibet Committee) announced news, as well as key issues seeking All Buddhas say the cause for the promise to do when we take the the birth of S.F.T., an ever-growing suggestions and approval of mem- completion Just as hens can't fly because their Of the collections, whose nature is wings are not sufficiently developed , we must develop number of dedicated students have bers. SFT has a board of 15 regional Merit and exalted wisdom, for flight, our work for others is ham- these different types of higher percep- devoted themselves to the Tibetan directors, who serve as coordinators Is the development of higher pered without the different forms of tion as the surest way of completing freedom movement. With over 280 among the various chapters and vote perception. [34] higher perception. the great stores of merit and insight. chapters at colleges and high schools on national decisions. However, SFT In the state of enlightenment our The merit gained in a single day We will only gain them if we know across North America, in Europe, is a non-hierarchical group—all stu- how and set about creating the nec- , Asia and , dents have a voice in determining its wisdom truth body is the fulfillment By one who possess higher perception essary causes and conditions. If we SFT's members are as diverse as they next course of action. Calling the new of our own highest aims, while our form bodies are for the well-being of Cannot be gained even in a are lazy about doing this our wish to are enthusiastic. toll-free number, 1-888-SFTIBET, will hundred lifetimes develop them is futile. SFT is composed of several com- give students the names and phone others. In order to attain enlighten- ment we must complete the stores of By one without such higher mittees, each one focusing on a key numbers of contact people from their perception. [36] (Continued on page 15) aspect of the fight for Tibet's freedom. The Interfaith committee unites stu- dents of vastly different religious backgrounds in a demonstration of compassion. Events such as the "Seder for Tibet," a nation-wide ac- : V ■ : ■:' ':.'■■:]::■■:■ ■■ ■':■'■ : ' :::!":■"■ "":■-■ : ..' ' -' tion to point out the similarities be- r":-::i:!&&i!l^fc ■■ tween Buddhism and Judaism and to J8B compare of the story of Passover and the plight of the Tibetans, are de- IS1*- signed to increase understanding across religious lines. Another com- ^Rt $f: ■■-■■'Mi-- mittee, aptly named "Building 13 Day Intensive Phowa Course '-■-y^(^m% ■:■■■■ :ix 3P/J» Bridges," creates coalitions between , social and political organizations to with the Ven. K. C. strengthen and support SFT's action JJB 8HK ■ ■■■ campaigns. SFT's efficacy derives from its efforts to connect political organizations and businesses, cam- fc3odhgaya, India pus groups and community associa- tions, in order to exercise universal January 12 - 24,199© responsibility in assisting the people of Tibet in their struggle for freedom. Formed in 1996, the "Economic © DON FARBER Action" committee is one of the most Join renowned Phowa master Ven. K. C. Ayang active. The SFT web-page VEN. K.C. AYANG RINPOCHE'S Rinpoche for his fourth annual Phowa course In (www.Tibet.org/SFT) states, "This 1997 TEACHING SCHEDULE Bodhgaya, India. Rinpoche will give instruction committee is dedicated to educating regarding both the Nyingma and DHkung Kagyu August 9 to 14 August 29 to September 6 member chapters, student organiza- Phowa practices. 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Maitreya's Ornament and partial forms of higher percep- Tara Gompa, the monastic resi- Ground-breaking will take place Tibetan tradition and as Bhikshunis for the Maliayana describes tion. If we happen to have a dream or dence of Dharma Institute (founded later this summer. So far, enough in other lineages. Yeshe-la is currently the nine stages of increasing mental intuition that comes true, we imme- by Ven. Bhikshuni Tenzin Yeshe) has money has been raised to build quar- contacting her fellow Bhikshunis to stability and clarity which lead to this diately suspect that we may possess been located near Charlottesville, VA ters for five monastics, and Ven. see whether they might spend at least state. His Differentiation of the clairvoyant powers. Bodhisattvas since 1992. 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His Holiness Padma Norbu Rinpoche is the head of the Nyingmapa Lineage and the eleventh throne-holder of in Tibet, with its branches, including Palyul , near Mysore in the South of India. His wisdom and compassion are reflected in his vast activities around the world. 1997 Visit to North America Please contact local centers for confirmation of dates, times and venues.

Amitabha Foundation Rochester, NY Shambhala Meditation Center of Chicago Chicago, IL Phone: (716)442-5853 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: (773)743-8147 Email: [email protected] • 7/25 -7/27 Kalachakra Empowerment and Teachings 8/29 Public Talk - "Peaceful Mind / Peaceful World." 7/28 Ratna Lingpa Empowerment 8/30 Longchen Nyingthik Empowerments (Lama, Yidam & Khandro) 7/29 Blessing of Native American Land 8/30 Community talk & Children's Blessing; Vajrakilaya Empowerment "Phurpai Netik" Orgyan Osal Cho Dzong Madoc, Ontario CANADA 9/1 Empowerment of Ling Gesar as the embodiment of the Three Roots Phone: 416 465-2288 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.interlog.com/-palyul Bodhisattva Institute / Changchub Ling Tucson, AZ 8/1 - 8/3 Guhya GarbhaTantra Empowerment and Teachings, Madoc Phone: (520) 325-2272 E:mail: [email protected] 8/4 Nam Cho Amitabha Empowerment and Pho'wa Teachings, Toronto 9/2 Teachings on the 7 line prayer of Guru Rinpoche 9/3 Empowerment of Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche Shambhala Center Burlington, VT Phone: (802)658-6795 E-mail: [email protected] Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Boulder CO 8/6 Public Talk - "Peaceful Mind / Peaceful World" Phone: (303) 543-8308 9/6 - 9/7 Empowerment Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Boston, MA Phone: (617) 863-0654 Shambhala Center of Boulder Boulder CO 8/8 Practicing Bodhicitta & Loving Kindness in Daily Life, Phone: (303)444-0190 E-mail: [email protected] 8/9 White Tara Empowerment, Namcho Preliminary Practice Transmission, 9/8 - 9/14 Public Talk - "Peaceful Mind / Peaceful World" ; Teachings on Refuge and Bodhicitta Longchen Nyingthik Three Roots Empowerments - Lama, Yidam & Khandro; 8/10 Vajrasattva Empowerment & Teachings; Mandala Teachings; Vajrakilaya Empowerment - "Phurpai Netik". Please call for additional events. Guru Rinpoche Empowerment & Guru Yoga Teachings 8/11 Namcho Vajrapani Empowerment & Teachings; Wisdom Palyul Changchub Dargyeling & Lotus Clearlight Buddhist Community, Los Angeles Guidance from His Holiness Phone: (213) 654-8662 / (909) 861-5413 E-mail: [email protected] 9/16 - 9/22 Teachings on the Practice of Guhyagarbha Tantra Sadhana; Palyul Changchub Dargyeling Teachings on the Union of Dzogchen and Mahamudra; Phone: (212) 598-5856 E-mail: [email protected] Please call for additional events. 8/13 Amitabha Empowerment, Phowa Transmission & Teaching 8/14 Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara/Dzambhala Empowerments & Teaching San Jose Tibetan Temple San Jose, CA 8/15 Manjushri Empowerment and Teachings on Developing Intellect & Wisdom Phone: (408) 280-6827 E-mail: [email protected] 8/16 Refuge, Bodhicitta and Vajrayana Vows & Teachings; Lama Dance; Lojong 9/23 Compassion as a Way of Life Mind Training ; Tendrel Nyesel Empowerment ; How to Adopt Buddhism as 9/24 Preliminary Practice Transmissions: Nam Cho, Dudjom Tersar, Karma a Path and How to Practice It, with Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. Lingpa, & Longchen Nyingthik; Tendrel Nyesel Empowerment (Terton Sogyal); Teaching: "How to Achieve Perfect Practice" Shambhala Center of Philadelphia Philadelphia PA Phone: (215)568-6070 E-mail: [email protected] Palyul Changchub Dargyeling S.F. Bay Area 8/19 Public Talk - "Peaceful Mind / Peaceful World" Phone: (415)388-4923 E-mail: [email protected] 8/20 "Gentle & Fearless Lineage" Empowerment 9/25 Nam Cho Vajrasattva Empowerment and Teaching 9/26 Introductory talk on Buddhism, the Path of Compassion Kunzang Palyul Choling Poolesville, MD 9/27 Longchen Nyingthik Three Roots Empowerments - Lama, Yidam & Khandro Phone: (301)428-8116 E-mail: [email protected] http://kpc.tara.org/Tara/HOME Pacific Region Yeshe Nyingpo / Orgyen Dorje Den San Francisco 8/22 Introduction to Buddhism, the Path of Compassion & Long Phone: (415)495-0995 E-mail: [email protected] Life Empowerment, (Washington, DC) 9/28 His Holiness will lead the Vajrakilaya Reversal Ceremony, for the health and 8/23 Consecration and Blessing of the Migyur Dorje Stupa long life of Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche and all those in attendance. 8/24 Transmissions of Namcho Preliminary Practices, Mipham Rinpoche's Shower of Blessings, and prayers; Ratna Lingpa Vajrakilaya Empower- Shambhala Center of Seattle Seattle WA ment and Teachings. Ordination of monks and nuns, time to be determined. Wednesday, 10/1 to Monday 10/6 Phone: (206) 522-4762 E-mail: [email protected] Palyul Changchub Choling Pensacola, FL 10/3 Public Talk - "Peaceful Mind / Peaceful World." Phone:(904)934-8160 E-mail: [email protected] , 10/4 Public Meditation with instruction by His Holiness Padma Norbu Rinpoche; 8/28 Guru Rinpoche Empowerment; Ieachings on Guru Yoga & Seven Line Prayer Empowerment of Ling Gesar as the Embodiment of the Three Roots 10/5 Vajrakilaya empowerment - "Phurpai Netik"

For information about His Holiness' activities worldwide, please contact: Palyul Changchub Dargyeling, PO Box 1514, Mill Valley CA 94941 (415)388-4923 E-mail: [email protected] The director of Palyul Changchub Dargyeling centers in America is Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche. E-mail: [email protected] We would be grateful for any contributions toward covering the costs of His Holiness' visit. Palyul Changchub Dargyeling is a 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt organization.

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Dr. Blake Kerr captures the beauty, ter- Karma Chagme was a major lineage- Leifer has lectured widely, written ror, and tragedy of Tibet."—Washing- holder of the Karma Kagyii tradition two books and more than fifty articles ton Post of Tibetan Buddhism, and his writings on a wide variety of psychiatric is- have also become central to the Payiil sues, and is very cognizant of the Nyingma order, making him an ideal interplay between Buddhism and figure to integrate two of the great MANDALA psychotherapy. The Sacred Circle of Vajrabhairava

featuring monks of Namgyal jjggftfjjIB Back in Print! Monastery, written & produced by Dan Cozort & Lonna IMAGES OF gious art, Images of Enlightenment Malrnslieimer. 55 min. #MASACI ENLIGHTENMENT: stands out for the way in which de- $29.95 Tibetan Art in Practice pictions of Buddhist deities are grounded in concise yet detailed de- This is a fascinating look at the by Jonathan Landaw &.Andy scriptions of the meditative practices creation and profound inner meaning Weber. 305 pp., 32 color plates., 13 in which those images would be used. of the world's richest religious sym- line drawings, 6 tables, #IMENL Indeed, this is much more than an bol, the Buddhist mandala, an intri- $24.95 art book; it is a potent introduc- cate and vividly colored pattern that Images of Enlightenment answers tion to Tibetan Buddhism."—Dan represents an enlightened universe. the need for a clear and straight for- Cozort, Dickinson College This ground-breaking video was shot during the construction of the colored ward guide to the inner world of Ti- "...a concise introduction to the of the Buddha betan Buddhist sacred art. Focusing fundamental points of tantric Bud- Vajrabhairava (the Diamond Terri- on many of its most important and dhism as practiced in the Tibetan tra- fier) by Tibetan monks of Namgyal representative figures, this richly il- ditions."—Tlie Mirror lustrated book introduces the tradi- Monastery, the Dalai Lama's personal tion of spiritual self-transformation "A clear and straightforward guide monastery. It intimately shows the embodied in these depictions of en- to the inner world of this sacred artistry of the Namgyal monks as they lightened energy through clear icono- art."—NAPRA Trade Journal build the mandala grain by grain, graphic representations and descrip- "Clearly written and well-orga- stage by stage. It explains the detailed tions. nized, with interesting material pre- symbolism of the mandala, and pre- sents a captivating introduction to "Among the few guides we have to sented in a persona] manner."—The Buddhism and tantra. the immense richness of Tibetan reli- Tibet Journal

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Large numbers of people also attend TWO VIEWS OF MIND: map the most elemental brain pro- as interested observers and gain in- and Brain cesses of perception, but in the end, spiration for their spiritual growth. Science it must come to grips with the big is- Taking the Kalachakra Initiation sue: What is the mind? Here, the Bud- is an expansion of oral teachings that by Christopher deCharms. 220 dhist methodology of introspection Alex Berzin has given during several pp. #TWVIMI $14.95 September may be of critical value. One the other Kalachakra initiations to help both For Buddhism, mind is awareness. hand, the scientific demonstration of participants and observers make their For science, mind is a mechanism in direct causal relationships between experience more meaningful. It ex- action: the functioning of a mindless brain states and mental activity must plains on a practical level and in ev- machine, which can be understood by be accounted for by the Buddhist

eryday language the theory of tantra, ;*•'.; j AbliMharma analyzing its functioning process and theoretical model. :," J and parts. Is there anything that these two the vows, commitments and their ...... -: *j Brat!) ,.; Two Views of Mind opens the door implications, the factors to consider —*» ■£.] Science ' apparently contradictory methods to a new era of fertile dialogue be- in deciding if one is ready to attend can teach each other? tween two great wisdom traditions by as an active participant, how to visu- In this ground-breaking work, its innovative approach to the way alize, and the most important Christopher deCharms lays out the Buddhism, and Western science thoughts and feelings for participants Buddhist theory of perception side- should be thinking about each other. and observers at each step of the by-side with the most recent discov- Christopher deCharms is a cogni- empowerment. It presents the varia- eries of Western neuroscience on the tive neuroscientist at the Keck Cen- tions in the Kalachakra initiation pro- brain activity of human perception. ter for Integrative Neuroscience at cedures of the four lineages of Ti- He discovers insights from each sys- the University of California, San Fran- TAKING THE KALACHAKRA betan Buddhism, and discusses the tem that may suggest remarkable so- cisco. His work focuses on how per- INITIATION relation between the Kalachakra lutions to perennial problems that the ceptions, thoughts, and subjective other has not been able to resolve. by Alexander Berzin. 150 pp., teachings and karma, astrology, Ti- guages and Sanskrit and Indian Stud- experiences can arise from the bio- Directed to non-specialists, the logical machinations of the brain. #TAKAIN $12.95 October betan medicine, the fabled land of ies. A member of the Translation Bu- Shambhala, and world peace. This reau of the Library of Tibetan Works approach is not to seek vague simi- This question centers on what it is to Kalachakra is a system of highest book is helpful for those who have and Archives since 1972, he is the larities but to focus on the differences be aware, both at the level of experi- tantra practice for overcoming the already attended the initiation to author of numerous books and ar- between the two traditions in meth- ence and at the level of the underly- limitations imposed by historical, as- make more sense of their experience, ticles. He frequently travels to the odology, assumptions, and purpose. ing neural processes. He has also in- trological and biological cycles, so as and for those interested in tantra in USA, Central and Eastern Europe, In treating each with the respect it vestigated the understanding of mind to become a Buddha for the benefit general to understand Kalachakra Central Asia, Africa and the Middle deserves, he uncovers fields of com- arising from the traditions of Tibetan of all. Since 1970, many great Tibetan and the psychological implications of East, lecturing on Buddhism and Ti- mon interest where their respective medicine and Tibetan psychology by masters, especially His Holiness the the initiation process. betan culture and helping to establish insights may be complementary and working and studying with a number Dalai Lama, have been conferring the Alexander Berzin received a Ph.D. programs of co-operation between not contradictory. of Tibetan physicians and lamas. initiation in India, and the from Harvard University in 1972 from the Tibetan community and academic This leads to the big questions: On West, empowering prepared practi- the Departments of Far Eastern Lan- and religious institutions. the one hand science has begun to tioners to engage in its meditations.

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AM A AD TB£ VOICE TKSI RJJSEHBERS AWAKENING THE BUDDHA WITHIN Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World xM/RCESor COXtXOVHRSTK INIHAAMD TIBET by Lama ■ 414 pp. #AWBUWI $26.00 cloth An accessible interpretation of basic change voui Buddhist teachings and an unassuming Buddhdmd MIND introduction to Dzogchen. Lama Surya Das begins with the claim that "We are Embodied all Buddhas." He outlines the path to "awakening the Buddha within" by pre- feim J. Midmmkf senting the teachings embodied in the RMT ia fui mix and its Three En- lightenment Trainings (ethics, wisdom, and meditation). Peppered with anec- AMA ADHE: THE VOICE dotes and stories from the author's own THAT REMEMBERS (The BUDDHAHOOD EMBODIED: experience, this book can serve as a CHANGE YOUR MIND: A manual for applying some basic Buddhist Heroic Story of a Woman's Sources of Controversy in li IUI!>!> Practical Guide to Buddhist principles to everyday life, not to men- India and Tibet Fight to Free Tibet) Meditation tion an enjoyable and informative read. by John J. Makransky. 544 pp. by Adhe Tapontsang and Joy by Paramananda (John Wilson). [Also by Lama Surya Das: Natural #BUEM $24.95 Blakeslee. Til pp. 6 b&w photos, 184 pp. #CHMI $16.95 Great Perfection and Introduction to #AMAD $19.95 November This book addresses those issues Dzogchen, a teaching on cassette tape. around which Indians and Tibetans This user-friendly introduction to This is the story of Ama Adhe who basic Buddhist meditation provides read very different perspectives on was imprisoned for 27 years in Chi- the essentials for developing a realis- buddhahood into Maitreya's Abhisa- nese labor camps for participating in tic daily practice. Two Buddhist medi- the resistance to China's occupation mayalamkara (Ornament for Clear Realizations). The author shows how tation practices are presented— of Tibet during the 1950's. As the first mindfulness of breathing and loving- full-length testimony of a Tibetan these perspectives provide alterna- A Middle Way for the Marketplace tive ways to resolve a logical tension kindness, which gradually nurtures in woman's prison camp experience, activity should be a means to a good at the heart of Mahayana thought, us an unshakable confidence and a by Prayudh A. Payutto. 102 pp. Ama Adhe is "the voice that remem- and noble life. Production, consump- revealed in the doctrine that buddha- warm concern for the welfare of oth- #BUEC $10.50 bers" for those who can no longer tion and other economic activities are hood paradoxically transcends and ers. Colorfully illustrated with stories P.A. Payutto, one of Thailand's speak. Her personal story speaks not to be treated as ends in them- and tips from the author's experience foremost Buddhist scholars, chal- powerfully of modern Tibet's tragic engages the world simultaneously. selves but as means to the ultimate as a meditator and teacher, it also of- lenges the misconception that Bud- saga of occupation, genocide, and development of individual and social fers refreshing inspiration to sea- dhism is only for renunciants by out- cultural destruction. well-being. soned meditators. lining an ethically Buddhist approach to economics. For Payutto, economic "...confronts the ethics of mak- BONES, STONES, AND THE BUDDHIST RELIGION: ing money in a way that is practi- BUDDHIST MONKS: BONES, STONES, AND A Historical Introduction cal without being preachy." —Far Eastern Economic Review Collected Papers on the BUDDHIST MONKS (fourth edition) Archaeology, Epigraphy, and Ct&tt&i Papm on the ArckKohfry, Epigraphy, ml Tern <4 by Robinson and Johnson. 342 Texts of Monastic Buddhism pp. #BUREL $25.95 in India Perhaps the most comprehensive by Gregory Schopen. 298 pp. introduction to Buddhism available, #BOST $31.95 this work traces Buddhism from its "...the studies contained in origins to its spread throughout Asia this volume represent the basis and the world. Combining historical for a new historiography of Bud- narrative with textual analysis in a dhism..."—Donald S. Lopez, Jr. clear and engaging style, the authors present a full and balanced portrait This is a collection of Gregory of the Buddhist religion in terms of Schopen's highly influential publica- ritual, devotionalism, institutions, tions, many of which challenge popu- doctrine, and meditation practice. Of lar stereotypes of Indian monastics. special interest are the discussions of Professor Schopen problematizes fiKBOORY SCHOPEN women's contributions to the Bud- many assumptions about the lay-mo- dhist tradition and the portraits of nastic distinction by demonstrating current religious life, both lay and that monks and nuns generally par- deceased relatives, serving as spon- monastic, drawn from all the major ticipated in a wide range of "popular" sors and donors rather than recipi- living Buddhist cultures of Asia. This activities, such as the accumulation ents of gifts, and perhaps even coin- is a very popular textbook for intro- and , taking care of ing counterfeit currency. ductory Buddhism courses.

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THE KINGDOMS OF GU GE by Atisha in the eleventh century. The PU HRANG (According to book is arranged in two parts: the mNga' ris rgyal rabs by Gu ge manuscript and its context, and Vitali's study of its contribution to un- mkhan chen Ngag dbang derstanding the history of Gu ge Pu CULTIVATING grags pa) hrang. We feel that this book will by Roberto Vitali. 642 pp. Tibetan make a great contribution to the <* FEMALE text included, #KIGUGE $35.00 study of Tibetan history, and should %J This study of the kingdoms of Gu appeal to the historian and serious SEXUAL ge Pu hrang in western Tibet is based enthusiast alike. ° ENERGY on a rare manuscript written by one of Tsong kha pa's direct disciples, Ngag dbang grags pa. The manuscript contains some general historical in- formation (e.g., a history of the Yar lung kings) but its strength lies in its detailing the history of a large region The Kingdoms in western Tibet of which little is -'tj-of Gu."ge Pu,hrang known — the region of Tibet visited ■ According io piJ

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The book is in two parts: the first includes a detailed discussion of is- sues of authenticity, canonicity, vision Two highly recommended and revelation. Analyzing his histori- books on Tibetan art! cal findings partly in the light of Geoffrey Samuel's "clerical" and "shamanic" distinction for classifying the textual/contextual influences that TIBETAN ART have shaped Tibetan Buddhism, Prof. Toward a Definition Mayer outlines traditional debates of Style over what constitutes a canonical by Jane Casey Singer text, along with presenting new evi- dence on the processes of Buddhist and Philip Denwood ongoing scriptural revelation with 320 pp. 9 x 12", 341 regard to Buddhist intertextuality with non-Buddhist traditions. Finding illustrations, 257 in color, jjl both Indie and Tibetan Buddhist in- 2 maps, #TIAR $100 cloth fluences in the text, he points out apparent problems with ready-made A SCRIPTURE OF THE categories of canonicity and suggests This book provides the LIVING WISDOM: ANCIENT TANTRA that the Phur-pa bcu-gnyis chal- most comprehensive cover- Revisioning the Philosophic COLLECTION: The lenges such black-and-white-classifi- age of Tibetan art yet pub- Quest Phur-pa bcu-gnyis cation schemes. The second part is lished. Illustrated with by Anthony Damiani. 269 pp. the first comprehensive attempt at works of an unprecedented by Robert Mayer. 468 pp. #LIWIS $15.95 textual criticism of a rNying-ma'i range and quality, all the major types of Tibetan art are presented: #SCANTA $30.00 painting, sculpture, textiles, architecture and cave drawings. The Living Wisdom is an edited tran- rgud-'bum scripture, including sum- Based partly on fieldwork done essays are based on papers of the much- celebrated international script of a series of classes given by maries of the translated chapters, and over a six-month period at Dilgo symposium on Tibetan art organized by the School of Oriental and Anthony Damiani from November of an essay on the problems faced by Khyentse's monastery in Nepal, and African Studies in association with the Victoria and Albeit Museum. 1982 until shortly before his passing translators and text-editors of the partly on extensive research at Ox- rNing-ma-pa tantras. We are impressed! in October of 1984. In these classes ford and Leiden, this book is an ex- "An outstanding piece of work. Anthony offered generous commen- cellent and in-depth study of a signifi- I have no hesitation whatsoever to tary and his own developments on cant tantric text of the rNying-ma-pa give it my highest possible recom- notes in the "What is Philosophy?" school of Tibetan Buddhism that will mendation."—Prof. Leonard van der section of Paul Brunton's Notebooks. appeal to the scholar and serious en- Kuijp, Harvard University Anthony Damiani develops Paul thusiast alike. A HISTORY Brunton's idea of the philosopher as sage, one who not only knows and OF TIBETAN experiences insight into the ultimate PAINTING "truth of things," but also expresses this insight in compassionate action by David Jackson amid the buzzing confusion of the color plates, 190 b&w, 2 everyday world. maps, #HTTIPA $140

N atural Libe ration Piklrtuiiixnbiwa'i 'teaching* on ike Si.x Bmdas This richly illustrated work explores the sacred painting traditions of Tibet from the mid-15th through 20th centuries on the basis Jh 4i U$r/ of both the surviving master- pieces and the extensive Kill written sources that survive .. t "--•, in Tibetan language. The study identifies the great founders of the l B ».-"* 'TStiSK*-' $V' f K main schools of Tibetan painting and locates references to their surviving works of sacred art. It also includes a survey of the main K~%f. -A "'■ ' ^ u ! Tibetan sources and studies, both traditional and modem, a detailed w. -v;' summary of previous Western research on this subject, and a sur- vey of the Tibetan sources and studies (traditional and modern). TEACHINGS ON LOVE SUBLIME PATH TO This is an indispensable guide and reference from the author of Ti- by Thick Nhat Hanh. 152 pp. KECHARA PARADISE: betan Painting. #TELO $18.00 Vajrayogini's Eleven Yogas NATURAL LIBERATION: Thich Nhat Hanh draws from of Generation Stage Practice Padmasambhava's Teachings many sources to present the Buddha's commentary by Sermey Kliensur on the Six teachings on love in ways that are Lobsang Tharchin. 351 pp. TIBET JOURNEY TO resonant for contemporary readers. #SUPAKE $15.00 THE FORBIDDEN CITY comm. by Gyatrul Rinpoche, He elaborates on the Four Retracing the Steps of trans, by B. Alan Wallace. 272 pp. Immeasurables—love, compassion, Oral instructions on the Highest #NAIi 16.95 December joy, and equanimity—as concrete ex- Yoga Tantra practice of Vajrayogini. Alexandra David-Neel These teachings are based on Kyabje Padmasambhava explains how to pressions of true love. Weaving to- by Tiziana and Gianni Pabongka Rinpoche's extensive turn ordinary circumstances into op- gether traditional anecdotes, and per- Baldizzone. 160 pp. 148 photos, Vajrayogini sadhana entitled the portunities for enlightenment. He sonal experiences, Thich Nhat Hanh 133 in color, 10 x 14", #TIJOFO describes six life processes or bardos offers step-by-step practices that fos- Short Path to Great Bliss. Each sec- $40.00 and teaches how to transform them. ter the growth of understanding and tion contains romanized Tibetan with an English translation and word-by- The photos in this book are excel- The teaching is accompanied by intimacy in any relationship, even word explanations of the entire Ti- lent! Photographers Tiziana and meditation instructions. with those who have done us harm. betan text. Detailed instructions are ' Gianni Baldizzone traveled to places "True love always brings joy to given for all the meditations and vi- in Tibet visited by Alexandra David- ourselves and to the one we love. If REFLECTIONS OF THE sualizations in the eleven yogas of Neel seventy-plus years before to our love does not bring joy to both of MOUNTAIN: Essays on the Vajrayogini's generation stage prac- "give color" to the places that have us, it is not true love."—Thich Nhat tice. These teachings were first estab- inspired her work. With more than History and Social Meaning Hanh lished by Naropa and handed down 145 illustrations, their book is a cel- of the Mountain Cult in Tibet ebration of color, showing in great and the Himalaya through an unbroken lineage of real- ized masters, most recently Kyabje detail the panoramic landscapes, the edited by Anne-Marie Blondeau Pabongka Rinpoche and his disciple faces and expressions of individual & Ernst Steinkellner. 262 pp., 8.5 Kyabje Trijang Rinpoche. This book people, and the brilliant dress styles by 12", b&w photos, maps, is not intended for the general reader of the people of and Amdo. #REMO $58.00 and should only be purchased by The articles collected here were practitioners who have received the presented at a round-table meeting initiation of this lineage. TIBETAN ART OF held in Paris in 1994 at the Institute PARENTING: From Before The d'Extreme-Orient du College de Conception Through Early France, and are the first results of a Tibetan Art Childhood collaboration on this theme between of by Anne Hubbell Maiden and Austrian and French anthropologists Edie Farwett. 224 pp. #TTARPA and Tibetologists. This volume incor- Parenting $16.95 November porates systematic and historic stud- ies as well as new field data from dif- An invaluable guide for parents, ferent Tibetan and Tibeto-Burmese those interested in holistic health populations in a discussion on the care, and those interested in the theme of sacred mountains and their myths, legends, and child-rearing cults. The mountain cults prove to be practices of the Tibetan people. Con- a phenomenon of extraordinary con- tains an interesting compilation of tinuity, rooted in prehistory, which real child care practices. The authors nevertheless have preserved their draw on Tibetan texts and interviews identity throughout the various pro- with women, midwives, traditional cesses of Buddhification. doctors and Buddhist scholars.

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Who Is »j S«tf» WHO IS MY SELF?: A Guide Tibetan Histories to Buddhist Meditation i HmuRKAi. WLWI by Ayya . 192 pp. Tl RFTAN #WHMYSE $14.95 Ayya Khema, author of Being No- body, Going Nowhere, uses one of the earliest Buddhist sutras to guide us along the path of a popular Buddhist meditation practice for un- r derstanding the nature of "self." Her thoughtful contemplation of the Buddha's radical understanding of "self and her practical advice for ASTRPLOGT achieving insight offer both beginning AYYA KH EM A and advanced practitioners a warm phHtfjpe cornu and down-to-earth exposition of this important meditation practice. TIBETAN ASTROLOGY TIBETAN HISTORIES: by Philippe Cornu. 368 pp. #TIAS THE YOGINS OF : A Bibliography of Tibetan- $30.00 A Pilgrimage Among the Language Historical Works This comprehensive introduction Hermits of the Buddhist by Dan Martin. 295 pp. #TIHI includes discussions of the historical Himalayas $45.00 cloth roots of Tibetan astrology; the two by John Crook & James Low. Back in Print! This bibliography, over ten years in main branches of astrology as derived 420pp. 75 b&w photos. #YOLA the making and numbering over seven TIBETAN FOLK TALES from Chinese and Indian sources; a $25.00 September hundred items, attempts to provide detailed description of the twelve- by Fredrick & Audrey Hyde- for the first time a comprehensive list- When John Crook of Bristol Uni- and sixty-year cycles, and the animals Chambers. 186 pp. #TIFOTA versity began research in the ing in chronological sequence of Ti- and elements associated with them; $14.50 betan language works belonging to Zangskar valley of Ladakh in 1977, his «IM!R W W»?] numerological calculations for auspi- prime intention was to investigate the Authentic Tibetan folklore reflects the typical historical genres that have cious days and years; references to evolved between the 11th century and social anthropology of the area TIBETAN the enduring wisdom, engaging hu- the Yi Jing (I Ching); directions on the present. Included are not only the through studies of village life. In 1986 FOLK TALES mor, and unique culture of the people determining the auspicious times for dates and details of composition or Crook returned to Ladakh with of Tibet. Includes some famous particular activities; and instructions publication, authorship and title, but Tibetologist James Low to inquire Jataka tales and time-honored leg- on how to cast and interpret a Tibetan also references to the burgeoning sec- into the social organization, history, ends of Tibet and the epic of King horoscope. Also included are numer- ondary literature in other languages. meditational practices and philoso- Gesar of Ling, the warrior who be- ous diagrams and charts that are in- A conscious effort has been made to phy of the yogins who still lived and came a national hero. dispensable to the practice of Tibetan accommodate the needs of librarians, practiced in the remote parts of the "These stories sparkle with saga- astrology, such as tables for convert- historians of neighboring cultures, area This book is a record of the au- cious humor as they tell of fortunes ing Western dates to dates on the and interested lay persons. An exten- thors' adventurous journeys to meet won and lost, magical animals, and Tibetan calendar. sive index of proper names, titles and these remarkable practitioners—an often a miraculous ending."--Li&ran/ subjects in English alphabetical order informative and enjoyable read. Journal maximizes the value of the bibliogra- phy as a tool for easy reference.

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DADON CD #DACD $16.95 Dadon is a famous female singer from Tibet whose records sold mil- Oifelit lions in Asia. She sings in Tibetan, WHEN- drawing from the rich traditions of Meditation] her ancestors. "In Tibet, I used my THINGS music as a subversive language to in- FALL spire hope and pride in my fellow Ti- ;:; CORRESPONDeNCR tCOURSE betans. In 1992, I left Tibet deter- APART mined to meet our exiled leader, His Iktirt Advue for Difficult Times Holiness the Dalai Lama. I left Tibet so that I could contribute to his ef- forts to win international support for Sbirto Mikn human rights in Tibet." Dadon is cher- ished by Tibetans for her soaring voice, engaging melodies, and bold INSIGHT MEDITATION: PEMA CHODRON. nationalist lyrics. We hope you will An In-depth Correspondence Course like this CD as much as we do. by & Joseph Goldstein. 12 cassettes in vinyl case, 88 pp. illustrated WHEN THINGS FALL APART Heart workbook, correspondence packet included, Advice for Difficult Times #INME $198.00 - by Pema Chodron. 3 hours, 2 cassettes QUIET MIND: The Musical Journey of a Tibetan Nomad Based on the curriculum developed at the Insight #WHTHTA $18.95 Meditation Society's retreat center in Barre, Mas- This is an abridgement of her popular book by Nawang Khechog. Cassette sachusetts, this correspondence course is presented by the same name. Included on the tape are ways #QUMI $9.95, CD #QUMICD Dy IMS founders Sharon Salzberg and Joseph to use painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, $15.98 Goldstein. Working directly with IMS qualified medi- compassion and courage; ways to communicate Born of Tibetan nomads, Nawang tation instructors, students learn how to establish that lead to openness and true intimacy with oth- Khechog discovered a deep affinity and sustain a daily meditation practice. Insight ers; practices for reversing negative habitual pat- with the bamboo flute in early child-

Meditation presents twelve sequential lessons (18 ■ terns; methods for working with chaotic situa- hood. Quiet Mind reflects the far- lours) of teachings, practices, and meditations; a tions; and ways to cultivate compassionate, en- reaching travels of this remarkable workbook of interactive exercises, resources, and ergetic social action. Pema Chodron has a way musician and his gift for drawing lis- articles; and one-on-one guidance and ongoing sup- of transforming Buddhist teachings into a lan- teners into the interior journey. His port from an IMS staff instructor. guage that speaks directly and persuasively to gentle flute explorations are music as the cultural experiences of Westerners. meditation.

THE PRECIOUS GARLAND: VOICE OF TIBET A commentary by His Holiness the Dalai Lama by . by H.H. the Dalai Lama; translated by Thubten Jinpa. CD #VOTICD $12.95 12 cassettes in vinyl case, prayer booklet included, #PRGATA i This is a collection of aspirational $79.95 1(1 songs and mantras chanted and ! sung by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche. This is a recording of the Dalai Lama's commentary on 1 This recording includes three ver- Nagarjuna's Precious Garland, An Epistle to a King given in Los i sions of the Vajra Guru mantra, Angeles in June of this year (1997). This is a high-quality recording the Vajrasattva mantra, an that focuses mainly on the first chapter but includes overviews of Avalokiteshvara prayer, the Prayer to the other'four and elaborations on important sections. The tape the 21 Taras, the Seven-Limb Prayer, set also includes a small booklet with translations of a popular ^B 1 folk songs, and more. It is well re- praise to Nagarjuna, Tlie Light of Madhyamika, In Praise of the corded, and Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche Glorious Protector Nagarjuna, and a twenty-verse prayer from " 1 has an exceptionally clear and strong chapter five of the Precious Garland. voice.

28 SNOW LION SUMMER'97 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT iris Holiness SECULAR MEDITATION THE DALAI LAMA HUMAN RIGHTS AND by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 50 MORAL PRACTICE OCOCJ minute video, #SEMEV $19.98 by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 35 This video is from a talk given by minute video #HURIV $24.95 Medita "on the Dalai Lama addressing the ben- This video recording of a talk given efits of mental peace. He stresses that a distinction must be made between by the Dalai Lama at the University of California at Berkeley addresses religious subjects, such as faith, and what he calls "basic human good some of the most pressing social is- sues of our time with great insight and qualities," such as compassion, love, forgiveness, harmony and brother- sensitivity. His Holiness urges the and sister-hood. likewise, meditation audience to consider intelligently those dilemmas which lie at the core should be approached not as a reli- gious object but, rather, as a training of our society—questions of immedi- ate concern to the future of human- of the mind to achieve a state of men- tal comfort. By way of example, the ity. He speaks" on birth control, the Dalai Lama explains the positive con- arms trade, the global economy, and clusions of a meditation on compas- the recent Gulf War, and outlines sion, making clear the relevance of m ••&*Jack Kornfield, Joseph PRACTICES OF THE BODHISATTVA Practices of the Bodhisattva is a Goldstein, Sharon Salzberg, Stephen by H.H. the Dalai Lama; translated by Thubten Jin-pa popular short text written by the Bachelor, Surya Das, Robert Thurman and Jeffrey Hopkins. 8 cassettes, #COTHSA $79.95 Sakya scholar Togme Zangpo in the and others, to discuss Buddhism in the fourteenth century. His succinct and (See video description at right.) West. Candid throughout, the discus- simple verses summarize the quintes- sion touches on many sensitive issues. sence of the Mahayana path, and in- We recommend this video for all West- clude sections on the six perfections ern dharma students. and the ways to cultivate bodhicitta.

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On Sale! On Sale! Items for your altar 25% off 25% off OFFERING BOWLS PENDANTS SILVER EARRINGS STUPAS! Offering bowls are present on ev- These two stupas were designed ery Tibetan altar and often contain by Andy Weber, a long-time Tibetan water, rice, or other items. Buddhist and artist. They are plated in gold and silver respectively and measure 2 +" high. They are jewels. I

BUTTER LAMP #BULA$16 Large Tara Pendant White metal, well-made tigh. #LATASI $30, now $22.50 Phurba Earrings Silver, 1 3/4" high #PUEA $24, now $18 The phurbas are 1 +" long. Copper Offering Bowls (setof7)#COOFBO$38 Engraved Silvery Offering Bowls #SIOFBO$33setof7 GOLD STUPA #GOST $45 Silvery offering bowls that mea- SILVER STUPA#SIST $40 sure 3 1/4" dia.—lovely engraved pattern.

BUTTER LAMPS 4 1/4" high with auspicious sym- bols in silver-like metal. Copper Butter Lamp, #COBULA $19 Silver-like Butter Lamp, #SIBULA$19 Curved Knife Curved Knife Earrings #CRKNPE $20, now $15 #CUKNEA $24, now $18 Silver, 1.5" long The knives are 1 1/4" long. Plain Silvery Offering Bowls #PLSIOF$33setof7 Plain silvery offering bowls that measure 2 1/4" dia.—Elegant and per- fect for smaller altars. STUPA #STBR $55 This Tibetan Buddhist stupa is 7 +" high and has a brass gilt covering. It is the stupa most often seen at cen- ters. It is reasonably good looking for Closeout Sale! $55 and is suitable for consecration. 40% off! INCENSE HOLDERS Snow Lion Earrings These are traditional Tibetan in- #SNLIEA$12, now $9 cense holders in copper with white metal and brass ornamentation. Purba Pendant Silver snow lions with semi- precious stone. Small, 10" long, #INHOS $40| now $24 #PUPE $14, now $10.50 Large, 15 1/2", #INHOL $50, now $30 Silverpurba 1.5" long-looks great!

SPECIAL ALTAR PACKAGE Normally $400 Package price $350

Contains all of the items needed for an altar. BRONZE STUPA 8 +" #BRST $360 BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI This enlightenment stupa is made #2018" $295 #PRWHPE $30, now $22.50 with the same care and quality mate- This statue is a high quality piece and is highly Lovely pendant with gold and sil- rials as our statues. It is a heavy TIBETAN MEDICINE bronze with gold plating, inlaid stones recommended. It is gilt bronze with gold-painted ver plating. Has Om Mani Padme face and is 8 inches high. Hum mantra on it and it spins! BRACELETS and an opening for a small photo of were $10, now $6 your lama to be displayed. The healing tri-metal formula for ■ STUPA arm and hand pain. These traditional #STBR$55 Tibetan bracelets are crafted from interwoven copper, brass, and iron. This Tibetan Buddhist stupa is 7 +" high and has a They are attractive, adjustable and brass gilt covering. It is the stupa most often seen at functional. centers. It is reasonably good looking for $55 and is Woven 3-metal band #WOTHME $6 suitable for consecration. 3-metal design with beaded edge #BEEDBR $6 SILVERY OFFERING BOWLS #SIOFBO$33setof7 SHERPA'S ROPE, a finely Silvery offering bowls that measure 3 1/4" dia.— crafted three-metal medicine lovely etched pattern. bracelet by Sergio hub. #SHROBR $25 RINGS BUTTER LAMP This finely crafted silver, copper #OMRI $17 and brass Tibetan medicine bracelet #BULA $16 Women and men's styles; was hand-crafted by Sergio Lub, a White metal, well-made, 3 +" high. adjustable. Westerner who learned from the Ti- betans how to make these bands and has refined the technique to a high degree. They are gorgeous!

30 SNOW LION SUMMER'97 CATALOG SUPPLEMENT Children's Books Three great books for kids (and adults too)! Back in Print

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THE THREE SILVER COINS: CALMING THE MIND: A Story from Tibet Tibetan Buddhist Teachings THE RABBIT & THE TIGERDILE by Veronica Leo & Tashi Daknewa. 32 on the Cultivation of Medita- WHERE IS TIBET? by W.W. Rowe, illus. by Chris pp., fully illustrated, 8 x 10" #THSICO by Gina Halpern. 48 pp., 43 color illus.; 9 tive Quiescence Banigan. Ages 4-10,32 pp., 8 x 10", $12.95 x 12", For ages 3-10, #WHTI? $12.95 by Gen Lamrimpa, translated by #RATI $8.95 "This children's story has all the ele- "Where is Tibet?" is really a way of asking B. Alan Wallace, edited by Hart This past-life story of the Buddha ex- ments of the best folktales: magic, a kind- Sprager. 148 pp. #CAMI $12.95, A hearted and likable hero, and good triumph- "Where is happiness?" Gina Halpern's enchant- plains why we can see the image of a rab- ing book takes children on a double Namgyal Institute Textbook. bit on the face of the moon. When the god ing over bad...readers also become aware of many subtle aspects of Tibetan life, journey..to a real country and into their own "It is Gen Lamrimpa's familiarity Sakra tested four animals, only the rabbit making this a delightful vehicle for hearts. with meditation on a deep experien- showed true compassion and selfless gen- Brilliantly illustrated with Tibetan images erosity. In this exciting adaptation of the multicultural awareness."—NAPRA tial level that makes his teachings so ReVIEW and colors, this sensitively rendered, cross-cul- valuable and this a book to be rec- tale, Sakra assumes a frightening form— tural book follows the search of a refugee Ti- ommended."—Ani Jutima, Tibetan half tiger, half crocodile. During their jungle Once there was a poor boy named Jinpa betan boy and girl for their native Himalayan Review adventures, the selfish failings of the fox, who lived in the high mountains of Tibet. land. The children could be two of the real ex- monkey, and weasel are humorously re- For his hard work he received one day three "...a step-by-step instruction iled children now living in India and Nepal, but vealed. gleaming silver coins. "With these you can manual on how to calm a busy mind, their search goes far beyond the geographical Beautiful full-color illustrations bring become rich!" his mother told him. "Invest cultivate devotion, and bring aware- and personal. In Gina Halpern's hands their the story magically to life. It is delightful to them wisely, and they will increase a hun- ness into each moment of living."— quest becomes the universal search of all who read aloud: the animals can be identified dredfold." So into the world Jinpa went, John Tigue, Dept. of Philosophy, Re- seek a place of peace. by characteristic sounds. carrying his three silver coins, to seek his ligion, Humanities, Daemen College Where is Tibet? celebrates a delightful "An endearing tale of trust and fortune..." This is one of our very best books To stabilize the mind in spirit. Its answer to its own question, "Look generosity."—NAPRA ReVi&w for young readers. Ages 4 and up. one-pointed concentration is the ba- into your heart," sends a message of hope and empowerment to all children. There is no book sis of all forms of meditation. Gen like it today. Lamrimpa is a meditation master who lives in a meditation hut in Dharamsala and who has been called to teach by the Dalai Lama. He leads the meditator step-by-step through IN THE PRESENCE OF MY the stages of meditation and past the Books for ENEMIES: Memoirs of many obstacles that arise along the Bodhisattva Training Tibetan Nobleman Tsipon way. He discusses the qualities of Shuguba mind that represent each of nine lev- A GUIDE TO THE by Sumner Carnahan with Lama els of attainment and the six mental BODHISATTVA WAY OF Kunga Rinpoche, intro. by R. powers. LIFE Thurman. 236 pp., 46 photos "Calming the Mind provides very by Santideva, translated from the #INPREN $14.95 practical and experientially grounded Sanskrit and Tibetan by Vesna teachings, Gen Lamrimpa excels in After his release from Chinese very straightforward explana- Wallace arid B. Alan Wallace. 146 prison in 1980, Tsipon Shuguba was tions."—Joe B. Wilson, The Tibet pp,#GUBOSL$12..95 instructed by the Dalai Lama to tell Journal In the whole of Tibetan Buddhism his story. Shuguba, the last surviving there is no single treatise more deeply high official from the Dalai Lama's Previously titled Shamatha government, reveals information that Meditation revered or widely practiced than A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life. was concealed for over three de- Santideva explains the methods to cades. His recollections offer intimate become a Bodhisattva—the practices views of a unique traditional society of generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, that is now all but extinct. Shuguba meditative concentration and recounts the Chinese invasion and wisdom. Tibetan military resistance against overwhelming odds; the bombings, executions, and massacres; the BODHICITTA: Cultivating THE CLEAR MIRROR: deaths of his wife and daughter, and the Compassionate Mind of A Traditional Account of his own nineteen-year imprisonment. Enlightenment Tibet's Golden Age Ven. Lobsang Gyatso, trans, by by Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen, Slierab Gyatso. 146 pp., translated by McComas Taylor #BOCUCO, $12.95 and Lama Choedak Yuthok. 315 Bodhicitta plays a central role in Irllff pp., 16 line drawings, 2 maps, : Available this fall! all teachings of Tibetan Buddhism. ■■■I Bodhicitta, the compassionate mind #CLMI $16.95 TIBETAN THANGKA which aspires to attain full enlighten- A rich blend of history, legend, PAINTING: METHOD & ment in order to benefit others, is the poetry, adventure and romance, Tlie MATERIALS very quintessence of the Mahayana Clear Mirror is a treasure-trove of traditional Tibetan narrative and folk by David & Janice Jackson with path. Ven. Lobsang Gyatso tells how to develop the mind of enlightenment wisdom. It presents in full the often- art and appendix by Robert Beer. cited but elusive accounts of the ori- 216 pp., 73 photos, 500 line and examines a wide range of ob- stacles to its development. gins of the Tibetan people, the com- drawings, large format, #TITHPA ing of the Dharma to Tibet, and the $29.95 appearance of Avalokiteshvara as the "An indispensable reference THE 37 PRACTICES OF patron deity of Tibet. manual for anyone who is inter- BODHISATTVAS Compiled in 1368 from earlier his- tories and a rich oral tradition, the ested in Tibetan art."—Parabola Geshe Sonam Rinchen, trans. & text treats the era during which Bud- Tibetan Thangka Painting is a de- ed. by Ruth Sonam. 12 pp., ■ dhism came to Tibet, Lhasa became tailed step-by-step description of the THSEPR, $12.95 techniques and principles of this sa- the capital, and the Jokhang and The Thirty-seven Practices of cred art. The many line drawings of Ramoche temples were founded. ECSTATIC SPONTANEITY: 's Three Cycles of Doha Bodhisattvas summarizes the quin- symbols and motifs aid artists and The compiler, the renowned Sakya by Herbert Guenther. 241 pp. #ECSPP was $25, available now for tessence of the Mahayana path to scholar Sonam Gyaltsen, narrates the serve as a unique sourcebook for de- $18! perfection. Geshe Sonam Rinchen's traditional accounts in an engaging signers. This handbook includes valu- oral teachings explains these prac- After an account of Saraha's life and a discussion of the trilogy of songs able guidelines for using modern and highly readable style. Written to tices for the modem reader and show inform and entertain, the book has a that make up his writings, Guenther explains wholeness, body and com- techniques and materials. Robert how we can transform our actions, plexity—concepts essential to understanding the three songs. The Indian Beer has also added many line draw- preeminent position in Tibetan soci- feelings and ways of thinking to be- ety and is popularly read today. source material has been supplemented with references to the Dzogchen ings of the primary deities to show come Bodhisattvas ourselves. Nyingthig teaching. Includes an annotated translation of Saraha's Three the geometrical proportions. Cycles of Doha.

•Z? ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 31 We have some fine statues recently arrived from India by a top craftsman. Here is a list of quality . In addition, we are expecting two dozen Call/fax/e-mail/write for photos. You always have 100% right of approval thangkas by one of the finest Tibetan artists to arrive by the end of April. upon receipt of statues & thangkas!

BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI Size Codes: Special Codes: #3 $325M with two . 3"#SSB-01 $45 M (image 14x20, overall B = special brocade, also #T-10 $440M 3"#SSB-02 $45 25x36) approx. #T-15 $395M longer by 6"-12" 8"#201A $295 #35 $495M B L (image 17x22, overall 30x46) XB = extra special brocade, 12"#202A $395 #36 $495MB approx. also longer by 6"-12" 12"#202B $395 #59 $495M XL (image 24x36, overall K = has bottom rod with metal 8" #2010 $295 34x60) approx. knobs 8"#201C $295 CHAKRASAMVARA #91 $395M CHENREZIG 8" #203 $295 DUDJOM LINEAGE VAJRADHARA #66 $350M #T-9 $395M GREEN TARA #79 $350 M #93 $495M 13" #12 $425 8" #205 $295 GESAR OF LING VAJRAKILAYA 8" #207 $295 #T-2 $495M #S1 $495M #T-23 $495M dark background ...... BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI GREEN TARA #T-24 $495M :: 8" #58 $325 16th Karmapa 3"#SSB-01 $45 :::k:.-^W::fJi ^::.- #T-4 $495M • #T-27 $495M dark background #T-11 $395M MACHIG LABDRON #S-28 $495M dark background Jtm jf^% mLmm, ^ii #T-18 $495M 8" #1701-8 $250 #30 $495M five additional figures VAJRASATTVA 8" #1702-8 $250 #76 $495MB #T-17 $440M with consort Hi 8" #1703-8 $275 painted hair and #T-26 $495M with consort mw £**smMmw' '• R jewels GUHYASAMAJA #114 $850XL B consecrated VAJRAYOGINI MEDICINE BUDDHA #T-14 $495M A£$4t' (#301,302 in the style of the Dalai KALACHAKRA #T-22 $495M Lama's personal collection, see #T-19 $440M #501 $395M "Mystical Arts of Tibet") 8" #301-8 $295 KARMAPA WHITE TARA ■ ■■ ■-":%■. H 8" #303-8 $295 #53 $325M 16th Karmapa #T-7 $495M •:■■; 3"#SMB01-3 $45 #10 $495MB MANJUSRI 3"#SMB02-3 $45 #T-12 $395M #117 $545M 3"#SMB03-3 $45 #T13 $395M BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI #T-6 $495M #44 $495MB #T-10 $440M MILAREPA MEDICINE BUDDHA 4" $125 #T-16 $440M #T-25 $395M MD7HAM #54 $545M consecrated, special (one of the great Nyingma teachers, brocade 1848-1912, in the lineage of MACHIG LABDRON #70 $600XLK with 46 additional Longchen Rapjampa) figures 8" #1701-8 $250 8" #72 $295 bronze #118 $700XL with gold detailing #502 $435M PADMASAMBHAVA #503 $395M 9" #105 $325 PADMASAMBHAVA STUPA OF ENLIGHTENMENT (GURU RINPOCHE) 9" #100 $360 #T-20 $495M VAJRADHARA #46 $495M XB, K standing, special 8" #215 $295 brocade 8"#216 $325 #55 $360M standing 12" #217 $395 PALDEN LHAMO VAJRAPANI (Protector deity of Tibet) 7" #209 $295 #27 $325M WHITE TARA TSONGKAPA #T-12 $395M VAJRASATTVA #48 $495M 8"#211 $295 #T-5 $440M

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