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All the teachings will be given at the Forum in Madison Square Garden and will be held from ap- proximately 1-6 PM. Tradition— Venerable Lopon Tenzin Namdhak The Venerable Lopon Tenzin INITIATION Namdhak is the principal master of the Bon monastery at Dolanji, India. He was born in Kham, FOR WORLD PEACE , in 1926 and entered the monastery in 1933. Lopon Tenzin Namdhak is a Dzog Chen master OCTOBER 1991 who transmits the most ancient Dzog Chen teachings of Shang- The Tibet Center has the great Path of Compassion Shung. He has been actively honor of sponsoring a rare and Teachings are given prior to tan- responsible for the Bonpo refugees historic program that will take trie initiations such as the of Tibet, establishing for them a place during October 1991 as pan Kalachakra to develop the prereq- prospering settlement in India at of the celebration of the Year of uisite qualities of or the Dolanji, where, thanks to his ef- Tibet. wish to become enlightened for the forts, a new site was found for His Holiness the Dalai sake of others, and the under- Tibet's ancient Manri Monastery. will confer a Kalachakra Initiation standing of the true nature of Tradition—Venerable at the Forum in Madison Square reality. Trulshik Garden in New York City on Oc- His Holiness's teachings will be The Venerable Trulshik Rin- tober 21-23. His Holiness will give preceded by five days of teachings poche is one of the most learned preparatory teachings on the Path on Nature of Mind given by pre- and accomplished of the of Compassion from October eminent from each of the Nyingma school of Tibetan Bud- 16-19. The Namgyal monks will five Tibetan religious traditions. dhism. He is a principal ftudent perform ceremonial dances as part That schedule is as follows: ofH.H. Rinpoche of the preparation for the initiation and is the abbot of Thubten Chol- October 11: "Nature Of Mind,'' on October 20. ing Monastery in the mountains of Venerable Lopon Tenzin Although the Kalachakra Tan- eastern Nepal. Born in 1930 in Namdhak, Bon tradition tra is meant for practitioners of the eastern Tibet, Rinpoche was the highest faculty, it also has a spe- October 12: "Dzog Chen," subject of a 1986 British documen- cial connection with all the people Venerable , tary film entitled Lord of the of this planet. For that reason, the Nyingma tradition Dance, Destroyer of Illusion. initiation is traditionally given October 13: "," Tradition—Venerable Ten- openly, giving ordinary people the Venerable Tenga Rinpoche, ga Rinpoche Machig Lapdron. opportunity to establish a karmic Kagyu tradition Born in 1932 in eastern Tibet, link with Kalachakra. His Holi- October 14: "Inseparability of the Venerable Tenga Rinpoche is Some Thoughts About Chod ness has explained that the initia- Samsara and Nirvana," Kyabje a of the tion is a powerful force for the Trizin Rinpoche, Sakya school. Tenga Rinpoche is from by Tsultrim Allione realization of world peace. tradition Benchen Monastery in Tibet and Of those who wish to receive the October 15: "Union of Bliss and received monastic vows from the The Chod practice was first trails into nectar which is fed to ev- initiation for practice, the best dis- previous Situ Rinpoche. He was taught by Machig Lapdron, a re- ery conceivable kind of being, ciples have the actual experience Emptiness," Venerable Rinpoche, tradition fully trained in Buddhist philoso- nowned Tibetan yogini of the 11th satisfying every kind of desire of bodhicitta and emptiness; the phy and practice, with particular century. In this practice, after var- these beings might have. Demons, medium-level disciples have at In each tradition the Nature of emphasis on the monastic arts, re- ious preliminaries, the practition- obstacle makers and karmic deb- least a slight experience of bod- Mind represents the highest and ligious music and dance, and the er performs the offering of the tors receive special attention. Af- hicitta in meditation and a correct most sublime teachings. The La- construction of . Rin- body—this is the essence of the ter all beings have taken their fill understanding of reality from mas will teach from their own poche left Tibet in 1959, and was Chod practice. gCod literally and have been satisfied, the prac- study and reasoning; and the unique perspective and lineage. the Dorje Lopon (Master of Rites) means "to cut," referring to cut- titioner reminds himself or herself lowest-level disciples should have This series offers a rare opportu- at in Sikkim ting attachment to the body and that the offerer, the offering proc- a least an intense appreciation for nity to study Tibet's most ad- for many years. In 1976 Rinpoche self clinging. First the practition- ess, and those who have been and interest in developing bod- vanced teachings presented by moved to Kathmandu. Rinpoche er visualizes the consciousness offered to are all ' 'empty,'' and he hicitta and understanding the true some of its most renowned lamas. teaches extensively in Asia and the leaving the body, through the top or she seeks to remain in the state" nature of reality. Kyabje Rinpoche West. of the head and transforming itself of that understanding, the Dzog Those who wish to receive the and the Venerable Lopon Tenzin Sakya Tradition—Kyabje Sakya into a wrathful . This wrath- Chen View. The ritual ends with initiation as a blessing, to establish Namdhak will teach in English. ful dakini then takes her crescent- further teachings of the true na- a karmic realtionship with All the other lamas will have trans- Trizin Rinpoche Kyabje Sakya Trizin Rinpoche shaped hooked knife and cuts off ture of mind and some closing Kalachakra, may attend. The in- lators. We are happy to announce the top of the head of the body of prayers for the eventual enlighten- itiation can be conferred on this that Sogyal Rinpoche will translate was born in Tibet in 1945 and be- came the head of the Sakyapa or- the practitioner. This skull cup is ment of all beings. basis to those who sincerely ap- for the Venerable Trulshik der at the age of seven. From his then placed on a tripod of three Machig Lapdron popularized preciate the opportunity. Rinpoche. earliest years, Kyabje Rinpoche skulls, over a flame. The rest of and applied Mahayana Buddhism, received intensive training in all the body is chopped up and placed particularly the Prajna Paramita aspects of Buddhist knowledge, into the skull, which vastly ex- Sutra, as well as aspects of ancient including logic, epistemology, phi- pands. Then the whole cadaver is losophy and meditative technique. transformed from blood and en- Continued on page 5. Among his main gurus was the re- nowned nonsectarian master Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro. Catalog Contents: Kyabje Rinpoche has received a vast Items 16 array of teachings from Sakyapa and New Books 14 Nyingmapa lamas, and he is a mas- Ordering Information 20 ter of Dzog Chen teachings. He resides with his wife and two Special Items 17 sons in Rajpur, India where he Tapes & Videos 16 provides spiritual and secular gui- dance to more than 5,000 Tibetan Year of Tibet Calendar 12 THE YEAR OF TIBET refugees from the district of Sakya. This newspaper is a supplement to our complete Spring Continued on page 3. 1991 Catalog, which is still available.

SNOW LION SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 91 NEWS LOPON TENZIN NAMDAK by Tuula Saarikoski Lopon Tenzin Namdak is the 1966 he found land in Dolanji, principal Master of the Bon mon- near Simla, and gathered all the astery at Dolanji, India. He is a remaining monks together there to Master who transmits the establish the new monastery. He most ancient Dzogchen teachings of was fortunate in obtaining the eco- Shang-Shung. He has also been ac- nomic assistance of the Save the tively responsible for the Bonpo Children Fund to start this Bon- refugees of Tibet, organizing for po settlement. After this he went them a prospering settlement at back to Europe, where he worked Dolanji. Thanks to his efforts, a for six months in Munich, Germa- new location for Tibet's old Menri ny with Western Tibetologists. He Monastery has been established. might have remained in the West, Tenzin Namdak was born to a but the monastery and the settle- Bon family at Chungpo Karu, near ment needed him badly, so he Chamdo in Eastern Tibet, in 1927. returned to India. At the age of five he left his par- Ten years later the students of ents' house to study with his un- the Dolanji monastery were ready cle, who lived in the same village. for higher education, so the time Like his uncle all his main had come for establishing a Bon- masters were of the old lineage of po Dialectic School. Lopon Nam- the Yungdrung Bon, or the dak received a donation for Swastika Bon. Bon, Tibet's origi- starting this school from His Holi- nal religion, has two main teach- ness the . Since that ings: old and new. New Bon was time the Dialetic School has been influenced by Buddhism; but the maintained by the settiement, with original old Bon also influenced occasional outside sponsorship. Buddhism when the Buddhist Lopon says he has had a hard time teachings first came to Tibet. The keeping his early decision to al- old Bon, or Yundrung Bon, still ways give food to his disciples. exists in an unbroken lineage from "Whenever someone offered the times of Shang-Shung. him some special food, he always With his first main master, Gon- shared it with us," says Ten- ruponlob, Tenzin Namdak spent zin Wangyal, who was one of the six years on a small island study- Lopan's first students and one of ing grammar, astrology, poetry the first to qualify at Dolan- and Sanskrit. The master and his ji after completing the eight years young student were the only in- of study required. He was also the habitants of the island. Pan of the first Bonpo master to come to the intense process of his education in- West to teach. volved the boy having to find his New students now come to own nourishment with the result Dolanji mostly from the Bohpo that he was hungry most of the monasteries of northwestern Ne- time. "When I become a master pal. A few manage to come from and have disciples, I shall give Tibet, too, and the number of stu- them food," he then decided. dents presently stands at seventy. "I left my own country and The settlement also has a prima- came to Menri Monastery when I ry school for the boys and girls of was fifteen," Lopon Namdak the village. ter Jamgon Mipham from the sa- recalls. Menri Monastery in Tsang Lopon Namdak has recently : TIBETAN cred Tantras expounded by the near was the most impor- founded a Bonpo Education Buddha, obtains its authority from tant Bonpo monastery in all Tibet. Centre in Kathmandu. It is entire- the spiritual power and wisdom of The name of the monastery, Men- ly sponsored by Tibetans living in DIVINATION SYSTEM Manjushri—the who ri, means medicine mountain. Nepal and receives no official help. by H.H. Sakya Trizin embodies the transcendental It was after finishing his early The Education Center now has all knowledge of all the Buddhas. It studies on the island that he ar- the necessary buildings ready, but The ever-increasing wealth of effect of all conditions as well as is Manjushri's speech as rived at Menri Monastery. He then otherwise very little means of sup- books concerned with Tibetan cul- insight into their ultimate reality, epitomized in his holy mantra, made a pilgrimage to Mount port. Lopon himself divides his ture and religion has both in- the use of Mo could prove benefi- OM AH RA PA TSA NA DHIH, Kailash, from where he once again time between Dolanji and the new fluenced and broadened the cial if combined with unwavering and the sanctity of his all-pervasive returned to Menri. There Tenzin school in Kathmandu. oudook of the West. A few of these faith in and one-pointed concen- wisdom that empower one to ob- Namdak continued his education In 1989 Lopon Tenzin Namdak publications have dealt with our tration upon the Buddhas. Mo is tain an accurate answer that under the guidance of the Menri spent five months traveling in the life and culture in a balanced way, thus one of the ways in which un- reflects the interplay of conditions Lopon Sangye Tenzin, his prin- Western world giving teachings on discussing them in their proper enlightened beings may rely upon concerning the situation and its cipal master and his predecessor as Dzogchen in England, in the USA context. However, the majority of the Buddhas to help overcome outcome. In the Manjushri Nama the main master of the monastery. and at Merigar, Italy. books have looked at one aspect of predicaments in their everyday Samgiti (Chanting the Names of When he had finished his formal "You western people are so easy Tibet, in isolation from the whole. lives. Manjushri), the Buddha himself studies of philosophy, logic, Vinaya, to teach, you always say 'yes' to This may leave the reader with a There are two primary functions extolled the great qualities of Man- cosmology and the Prajnaparamita, everything," said Lopon Namdak, disjointed view of Tibet. of the Mo. First of all, it is a sys- jushri and stated that the mantra he also completed studies of the bursting into the joyful laughter The work presented here—MO: tem that allows us to help ourselves of Manjushri, OM AH RA PA Tantric and Dzogchen systems. He that is so typical of him. "Many TIBETAN DIVINATION SYS- to see a situation or event clearly. TSA NA DHIH, is an expression finished the studies for the geshe de- things have changed in Europe [in TEM—should be seen against the Secondly, if we use it for others of the wisdom experienced by all gree and at the age of thirty was ap- the past twenty-five years], includ- entire backdrop of Tibetan culture. with the proper motivation of per- enlightened beings. Therefore, by proved by all the teachers of the ing people's attitude toward relig- The Mo should not be seen as a forming a selfless act of giving— relying upon the compassionate monastery to be the new Lopon, or ion," he said. "When I was in spurious religious practice, uncon- as has been extensively done by blessings of Manjushri and the principal teacher of Menri. England during the sixties, no- nected with the profound teachings many of the great teachers of power of his mantra, you should Lopon Namdak escaped from body was interested in the of the Buddha which underlie the Tibet—it is a system that enhances have no doubt that the wisdom of Tibet in the notorious year of teaching." life of the Tibetan people. our practice of the Bodhisattva's all enlightened beings is manifest- 1959, together with forty monks Lopon Tenzin Namdak will In Buddhism, especially in the path. There is also a secondary ing itself in the throw of the dice. of Menri Monastery. Only half of teach in New York City at Madi- Mahayana tradition, it has been function of the Mo. The central, The two translators of MO: the monks survived the difficult son Square Garden on October 11, taught that the highest good is to most profound teaching of the TIBETAN DIVINATION SYS- and dangerous journey over the 1991, on the "Nature of Mind." benefit other living beings. This Buddha is Pratitya Samutpada, TEM, Lobsang Dagpa and Jay mountains to Nepal. In Kafhman- This teaching will be one in a se- is exemplified by the bodhisattva, which may be translated as inter- Goldberg, have explored the du, Lopon Namdak met David ries to be given prior to the a being who strives to gain the dependent origination or codepen- Dharma at many levels and their Snellgrove, a Tibetologist from Kalachakra Initiation by preemi- stage of pure and perfect enlight- dent arising. This teaching understanding of the scriptures is London University who at that nent lamas representing each of enment for the sake of all sentient simultaneously explains the es- clearly seen in the fine work they time was studying Bon traditions the five Tibetan traditions. For beings. Numerous scriptures tell sence of the interplay of causes and have produced here. This transla- and culture. Together with two more information, contact Tibet us that a bodhisattva should not conditions on the ultimate level of tion, together with the beautiful other Bonpo lamas they went to Center, 359 Broadway, New York, hesitate to use any method that reality. ALthough diligent efforts paintings created for the text, London to assist Snellgrove as his NY 10013. Tel. 212-353-9391.■ would bring relative and ultimate are needed in concentration and presents to the English speaking main informants on Bon culture. happiness to others. The bod- insight to attain a realization of in- world another addition to the ac- The other Bonpo lamas were CLASSIFIED hisattva has been enjoined to as- terdependent origination, a system curate and growing body of litera- Geshe Sangye Tenzin, who is now The Venerable Gungru Tulku sist others by giving them spiritual such as Mo reveals a glimpse of the ture concerning our land of Tibet. the Abbot of the Bonpo monastery Rimpoche of Gomang College, teachings, material objects such as interdependence and causal play of MO: TIBETAN DIVINA- in Dolanji, and Geshe Samten , founder of medicine and food, fearlessness, the world in which we live and TION SYSTEM is available now Karmay, who now lives in Paris. the Atisha Foundation in 1991, is loving kindness and advice on how may hopefully induce one to inves- from Snow Lion for $29.95. The At the end of 1963, after three now offering teachings dedicated to deal with the travails of world- tigate it on a deeper level. box contains a book, card deck, years in England, Lopon Namdak to the International Year of Tibet. ly existence. Many methodologies of Mo have die, and Manjushri meditation im- went to India in order to find land For a schedule write Atisha Foun- Since the Buddhas are endowed been utilized in Tibet. The system age and quick method card (see for a monastery and a settlement dation, 1826 Charter, Kalamazoo, with knowledge of the cause and here, compiled by the great mas- catalog section). ■ of Tibetan Bonpo refugees. In MI 49002, or call 616-383-4168.

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Kalachakra, com. from p. l Gelug Tradition We are deeply saddened to learn that the Venerable Tara Tulku Rin- poche passed away in Dharamsa- la, India on June 27, 1991 at 9:00 pm. A brief biography of Tara Rinpoche follows. The Venerable Tara Rinpoche was born in Tibet in 1925. He was recognized as a tulku and began his studies at Drepung Monastery near at the age of six. After completing his geshe lharampa de- gree in 1955, he continued his studies and training at Gyuto Tan- trie College. Rinpoche helped reestablish the Gyuto Tantric Monastery in India where he served as abbot for three terms. Subsequently, His Holiness the Dalai Lama appointed him ab- bot of Mahayana Monastery in . On December 4, 1990, His Holiness appointed Tara Rinpoche Sharpa Choje, or the Second Minister of the Gelugpa tradition. The passing of Tara Tulku Rin- poche represents a great loss for the Tibetan Buddhist community, both in Asia and the West. He pro- foundly touched the lives of many and will be sorely missed. October 15: "Union of Bliss and Emptiness," teacher to be an- nounced, Gelug tradition Oct 16-19: "Path of Compassion Teachings" 1:30—5:00 PM On four afternoons preceding SOKTSE RINPOCHE TO the initiation, His Holiness the <<, Dalai Lama will give teachings OVERCOMING DIFFERENCES": VISIT THE WEST based on 's Bod- The Venerable Lama Soktse Rin- deal of rain, making the harvests hicharyavatara, The Guide to the A HISTORIC PUBLIC ADDRESS poche will be visiting California extremely plentiful. Fewer people Bodhisattva 's Way of Life (availa- ble from Snow Lion). This text is during September and October to became sick. Even attacks by wild BY THE DALAI LAMA give Dzogchen teachings and em- dogs were less frequent. studied by all schools of Tibetan powerments from the Dudjom Ter There are many stories about Buddhism. On March 26th an audience of by His Holiness is preceded by the Sar lineage and the lineage of Soktse Rinpoche's yogic powers. October 20: Viewing the Ritual 12,000 assembled at Cornell Univer- haunting music of Tibetan flutist His Eminence Drukpa Yongdzin In his previous lifetime Rinpoche Dancing 2:00-4:00 PM sity to hear His Holiness the 14th Nawang Kechog and eloquent in- Rinpoche. Soktse Rinpoche is a yogi accompanied the Oct 21-23: Kalachakra Initiation Dalai Lama inaugurate the Interna- troductory remarks by Anna Sou- who has spent most of his life on on a journey to China. While 1:30-5:00 PM tional Year of Tibet in America with za, director of Tibet House, and retreat. "When Rinpoche makes a crossing a desert, their party could October 24: Viewing the Sand an extraordinarily moving and pro- Frank Rhodes, president of Cornell prayer, there is always a sign," says not find water. There was not a /Long Life Ceremony found public talk entitled "Over- University. The talk is followed by the Venerable Lama Chhoje Rin- cloud in the sky. When the Dalai 9:00-11:00 AM coming Differences." Peppering his questions from the audience. Lama asked who there had the "Overcoming Differences" will let poche. "His compassion has the full For additional information on address with his wonderful, spon- power of the activity which can power to help, Soktse Rinpoche registration and housing contact: taneous wit, the Nobel Peace Prize you experience this historic event. manifest from a powerful Dzogchen sat down to meditate. Immediate- The Tibet Center, 359 Broad- Laureate reminded the audience of master." ly dark clouds gathered and rain way, New York, New York 10013, the feet that we are social animals and that "like it or not we must all An heir to the Nyingma lineages poured down. There was so much tel. 212-353-9391 ■ of His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche rain that it flooded the riverbeds, live together side by side." With and Punda Khen Rinpoche, making streams flow. Other Public Events with compelling clarity he made the con- Soktse Rinpoche is also the prin- Soktse Rinpoche will be visiting nection between world peace and cipal holder of the Drukpa Yongd- the West this fall for the first time H.H. the Dalai Lama inner peace. zin lineage. As well as upholding at the request of his lineage-heir, October 10, 7PM: Interfaith event Speaking in the cavernous Barton both the Nyingma and Kagyu tra- Chhoje Rinpoche. Although Visions of Perfect Worlds. Musi- Field House, which had been trans- ditions, Rinpoche is especially Chhoje Rinpoche's seat is also in cal presentations by representa- formed for the occasion with beau- known as a master of Dzogchen. the Changtang region of Ladakh tives from six spiritual tiful flowers, elegant staging and According to Chhoje Rinpoche, at Chumur Monastery, Rinpoche traditions sharing visions of lighting, the Dalai Lama's message "Soktse Rinpoche's special qual- has lived for the last four years in perfection. The Dalai Lama was unmistakable. At every level, ity is that he is an extremely great Marin County, California, where will talk about the perfect realm from international to individual, meditation master, so he is very he has founded Padma Shedrup of Shambala at the Cathedral of whether the future will be bright or open and very simple." Ling, a center for study and prac- St. John the Divine, 1047 Am- bleak depends on the motivation Produced by Trueheart Produc- Soktse Rinpoche also holds tice in the Nyingma tradition. sterdam Ave. at 112th Street, and actions of each of us. "Peace tions. Producer/editor Karen True- several Medicine Buddha lineages Soktse Rinpoche will be giving NY, NY 10025. Call St. John's means genuine tranquility," the heart. Associate producer/editor and is renowned for his healing several empowerments as well as box office after September 1st Dalai Lama explained. On an in- Sidney Piburn. Directed by David powers. His blessing medicines are meditation teachings in Marin for tickets: 212-662-2133. dividual level each of us can work Rose. Trueheart Productions is also extremely prized. County during September and Oc- October 13, 7PM: H.H. the Dalai to overcome our differences using producing the forthcoming Born in 1928 near the town of tober. He will also teach in Ash- Lama will give a public address, compassion and a recognition of the documentary "The Dalai Lama in Soktse in Central Tibet, Soktse land, Oregon and Nevada City, Global Responsibility Through "oneness of humanity." America," which is to be aired on Rinpoche escaped from Tibet af- California. For further informa- Compassion at the Forum at Snow Lion is pleased to offer PBS in late 1991 or 1992. The VHS ter the Chinese invasion, traveling tion, contact Padma Shedrup Madison Square Garden. Free "Overcoming Differences" on video is available from Snow Lion first to Bhutan and then to India Ling, P.O. Box 117, Fairfax, CA admission, no registration re- videocassette. The 50-minute talk for $29.95. ■ to see His Holiness Dudjom Rin- 94930; tel. 415-485-1356. ■ quired. ■ poche. After staying for some time near Kalimpong, Soktse Rinpoche settled in the Changtang region of Ladakh. Rinpoche now lives in the small mountain village of Hanley, where he is the abbot of Tashi Choling cloister. Rinpoche offers Visit the teachings and guidance for the JACQUES MARCHA1S CENTER OF nuns of Tashi Choling, as well as for many local lay practitioners. 338 Lighthouse Avenue Due to his tremendous realiza- Staten Island, New York 10?06 tion, Soktse Rinpoche's presence in Changtang has brought great (718)987-3500 peace and harmony to the area. A museum of Himalayan art within a Tibetan setting When Rinpoche came to Chang- Hours: Wednesday through Sunday 1 PM - 5 PM tang, there were many signs. Lo- cal people noticed that this arid April through November region was blessed with a great Call or write for a calendar of events. Photos by BUI Warren SNOW LION SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 91 NEWS PHOWA TEACHINGS The Venerable K.C. Ayang ten manifest clear and tangible signs Tulku Rinpoche will return to the of accomplishment very quickly. It United States and Canada this Au- is possible to achieve the signs of the gust for his first visit since 1987, Phowa through solitary practice, but to give Phowa retreats, related long experience indicates that a la- teachings and empowerments. ma's assistance greatly speeds the The Phowa practice, or "Trans- desired result, providing a strong ference of Consciousness at the foundation for the student's later Time of Death," is a simple, practice. In Tibet and Nepal thou- powerful means of ejecting the sands attend yearly Phowa festivals, consciousness from the crown receive the transmission and begin aperture into Dewachen, the their practice. Buddha-field of Amitabha, Though no large Phowa festivals bypassing the bardos and avoiding occur in the west, Ayang Rin- in the six realms of cyclic poche, a renowned Phowa Master TREASURE existence. Sufficiently realized and Lama of the Drikung Kagyu practitioners can facilitate this tradition, will be leading three transfer of consciousness for others Phowa retreats in the summer and VASES as well as themselves. Once in fall of this year. A Khampa, he was by Lama Kunga Rinpoche Dewachen one does not return to born into a nomadic family in east- the samsaric realms and can ern Tibet following the appearance WEALTH TREASURE VASES quickly attain enlightenment. of numerous auspicious signs. He The tradition of the Wealth Treas- In the , Phowa is was recognized to be a reincarnate ure Vase is a very ancient one. The known as a quick, direct path to Drikung Kagyu Lama (Ayang Vases were very well known in Tibet enlightenment. It is traditionally Drubchen Tenpai) by a delegation for many centuries, and many fam- thought in Tibet that even the of high lamas representing the ma- ilies had them. The Wealth Treas- greatest of sinners has a chance for jor schools. ure Vase brings blessings to its In Honor of the Year of Tibet enlightenment through the prac- Following his early education at possessor. The powers of the Wealth tice of Phowa. Tibetan lay people Drikung Thil Changchub Ling, the Treasure Vase are mainly concen- The Venerable considered it extremely important main monastery of Drikung, he trated in the building where it is for a lama to perform Phowa for continued his studies at Nyingma placed and serve to increase the K.C. Ayang Tulku Rinpoche the dying and recently deceased. Thang Ra, the Drikung philosophi- spiritual and material wealth of the To give Phowa Courses in Similarly, for those in the West cal college. He received teachings in residents. who lack the luxury of lengthy Phowa from His Holiness the It was traditionally thought that United States and Canada solitary meditative practice, Pho- Drikung Kyabgon and went on pil- the the Vase provided material wa is particularly relevant. grimage in Tibet to many of the wealth and spiritual wealth; if one Marpa the Translator said "If Phowa is the Tibetan Buddhist TEACHINGS: "THE SPHERE OF holy places of Guru Rinpoche. Af- increased, the other did too, simul- method which allows us to transfer THE INNERMOST ESSENCE OF you study Phowa, then at the time ter his departure from Tibet, he taneously. It is an axiom of Tibe- our own or others' consciousness VAJRASATTVA" • Monday - Tues- when death is approaching you took teachings from His Holiness tan Buddhism that it is good to at the time of death to Dewachen, day, Aug. 26-27 • 7:30 pm; Mon- will have no despair. If beforehand the 16th at Rumtek and fulfill your desires as long as you do the Pure Land of Amitabha, the day, Sept. 2 • 3-6 & 8-10 pm; Sept. you have become accustomed to from Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche in not harm anyone else. Obtaining Western Buddha of Infinite Light. 3-4 • 7:30 pm. Special teachings the path of Phowa, then at the Bhutan. He is a lineage-holder of what you want brings a great deal Through a combination of breath, from Rigdzin Tsewang Norbu, a time of death you will be full of both the Nyingma and Drikung of self knowledge. The Wealth mantra, and visualization tech- Kagyu/Nyingma Joint lineage cheerful confidence..." Although Phowa, and has done extensive re- Treasure Vase evokes the inexhaust- niques, the consciousness is re- teaching revealing outer, inner, it is the most accessible of the Six treat on the practice. ible wealth within us all. The vase leased from the crown aperture, cir- and secret aspects of Vajrasaltva Yogas of , it is unwise, as Ayang Rinpoche will be offering is empowered by the practice of cumventing the Bardos and avoid- practice. with many other Vajrayana prac- 10-day Phowa retreats in Los An- White Mahakala. This practice is ing rebirth in the six realms of cy- Prices: $200 all events, $170 if tices, to undertake the Phowa geles, Rochester New York, and To- from the Shang-ba Kagyu lineage clic existence. Marpa, the great paid by July 15; Phowa Retreat without initiation, oral transmis- ronto Canada. Those wishing to at- and originated with the Indian ma- translator, said, "There are teach- $150, $120 by July 15; Vajrasatt- sion and instruction from a Pho- tend the retreats should contact the hasiddha Rahula Gupta. The Vase ings for one to become enligh- va teachings $60. wa lineage holder. Due to the appropriate center as early as pos- has an outer, inner and secret tened, but I have a teaching Events at Ananda Hall. 920 So. accumulated energy of the lineage sible since Rinpoche would prefer manifestation. It should be placed (Phowa) that offers enlightenment New Hampshire Avenue, Los An- and the blessings of the teaching that certain practices be undertaken on a shrine or other special place. without meditation." In the course geles, 1 hour or less from LAX de- itself, a qualified lama is able to prior to the beginning of the retreat. of a Phowa retreat with an accom- pending on traffic. Some low-cost directly transfer the blessing of See ad in this issue for details on EARTH TREASURE VASE plished master, it is usual for the accommodations for travelers and this practice to disciples, who of- retreats. ■ The Vase of the Life Essence of practitioner to manifest physical work scholarships are available. the Earth is meant to bless and em- signs of attainment. 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CHOD, continued from page 1. Bon practices. The drum used in the Chod practice is similar to the drum used by Siberian shamans. It HIS HOLINESS THE has two sides and two pellets hang- ing down on either side which strike on opposite sides as the drum is turned, symbolizing the union of opposites. The purpose of the prac- tice is to overcome attachment, with the added benefits of being able to SAKYA TRIZIN heal the sick, stop epidemics, and become impervious to contagious disease. For example, the practition- ers of Chod were called in to han- LAM DRE TEACHING CYCLE dle infectious epidemics, since they did not become infected by the disease. The Chod practice directly ad- October 27 - November 17 dresses demons, obstacle makers and karmic debtors. When we hear Washington, D.C. about demons there's a tendency to think, "this is a primitive belief which has nothing to do with me." Venerable Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen and the However, as is often the case when members of Sakya Phuntsok Ling are Tibetan methods are truly under- delighted to announce that His Holiness the stood, they reveal themselves to be Sakya Trizin has consented to bestow the a very sophisticated way of working with energy. Lam Dre teaching cycle and initiations in More and more scientific and suburban Washington, D.C, in autumn medical research is proving the con- 1991. In commemoration of the International crete effects of negative thought pat- Year of Tibet, the teaching will be arranged terns on our health. We all have our to facilitate the attendance of Dharma stu- personal demons who undermine our positive efforts and wreak hav- dents throughout the country. oc in our lives. We have demons that fear success or failure, we have demons telling us we aren't good The Lam Dre teaching is the highest and enough, demons fearing death and most special teaching of the Sakya Order. It sickness, we have the demons of our incorporates the Hevajra Cause and Path in- addictions and obsessions, we have itiations, condenses the complete teaching of the demons arising from our karmic the sutra and tantra, and provides detailed patterns and early childhood which plague us day and night, not to instruction on the stage of path and result. It mention the demons of disease. We is given only rarely by the highest lamas of have, for example, the demon of at- the Sakya Order. His Holiness has bestowed tachment who wreaks havoc in rela- the Lam Dre on six previous occasions in tionships. We have the demon of other countries, but this will be the first time perfectionism who drives us to ex- he will bestow the teaching in the United haustion and is still not happy. We have the demon of heroin, cocaine, States. alcohol, or tobacco who is always on our backs. We have the demon who always is starving, driving us to His Holiness the Sakya Trizin is the head of obesity. The varieties are infinite. the Sakya Order. Widely revered as a great In the Chod the main demons master, he is reputed to be an emanation of mentioned are the demon of attach- both Manjushri and Virupa, the founder of ment to the body, the demon of the Lam Dre teaching. The clarity and incisiveness of His Holiness' teaching is remarkable. As an extra blessing death, and the demons of the poi- sons of passion, aggression and ig- for Western students, he will bestow the Lam Dre teaching directly in English. norance, the three main manifestations of dualism. Practical- Serious Dharma students of all lineages are welcome. For a registration packet and information on dates, ly everything we do can be reduced accommodations, costs, transportation, and other details, please call or write: to these three basic ploys of the ego. This is what happens: The ego is the central police headquarters which decodes experience into these three categories and then we take the action in response to whether Sakya Phuntsok Ling, 608 Ray Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 589-3115 central headquarters decides an ob- ject fixation is threatening, enhanc- ing or uninteresting. Thus karma is created. It must be clearly under- stood that this does not mean that sense experience is demonic; rath- Chod, like Ayu Khadro, who trav- eat and grow stronger. Then the de- gy. We can have hundreds of de- grasping can take many forms— er, the attachment to the experience eled for years practicing Chod in mon suggests that your husband or mons possessing us at one time, but possessiveness, jealousy, paranoia, which blocks the state of awareness lonely places and cemeteries. wife is, perhaps at this very mo- it all gets back to the basic fixation control. It does not lead to happi- is the demon. When we freeze ex- Demons feed on negative thoughts, ment, with someone else in bed on dualism. So, here the basic prob- ness, as we would like to believe. perience out of fear, this blocks the drain our life force, and come most having a great time! lem is the attachment to the loved In the Chod we take the demons natural state. Freedom from dual- frequendy when we are unaware. A The demon will start making one. Where there is attachment, outside of our body, give them a ism doesn't mean everything turns sloppy negative emotional state or these suggestions without you even there is inevitably suffering. What clear form and feed them whatever into a big mush of oneness. It simple distraction leaves us wide open noticing it, then suddenly you start we have idealized in the West as means that we give up the manipu- for an external demon to attach it- feeling very insecure, and before you romantic love is attachment. This Continued on page 6. lation of drawing certain experiences self. They begin by planting sugges- know it you can't think about any- towards us and ignoring that which tions in our minds. thing else. Then the Abandonment will neither enhance us nor threat- For example, the Demon of Demon tells you things are going to The Ven. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche en us. Chod is a powerful practice Abandonment starts suggesting that follow their iamiliar pattern and you DZOGCHEN RETREAT because it makes these responses the person you love is going to leave will be abandoned. This is a famil- Dzogchen is the Primordial State of Mind, the conscious and leads to a state be- you, and once that thought takes iar experience, you've felt it all be- ultimate self-realization of all the Buddhasof past, yond dualism. Many of the great hold through attachment, the de- fore. Your fear feeds and strengthens present and future. Dzogchen can bring about a Dzog Chen practitioners practiced the demon. Sometimes the demon mon gains a foothold and begins to liberated lifestyle based upon the natural wisdom, takes over to such an extent that the true essence of being, rather than an imprisoned murders are committed. Usually lifestyle based on the fabrications of mind. however, we simply become ob- July 29 - August 7. 1991, Deerwood Resort, Creat Harrington. MA. YOLLA BOLL V sessed with jealousy and do crazy instituteX things because of it. Or less dramat- Other Summer/Fall Teachings in the Following Locations: ically the possession of a demon be- 6/29. Saratoga. NY; 7/14, Rye, NY; 9/1-14. Northern CA; for Transpersonal Anthropology gins very subdy and creates an 9/27, Northampton, MA; 10/1-6, Rochester/Buffalo, NY; offering dharma oriented expeditions undercurrent of discomfort or 10/19-11/16, Albany, NY; 11/23-24, Boston; 11/30, Burlington, VT and trekking adventures to sickness. The Ven. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche is a highly accomplished Lama in the From the point of view of Chod sacred mountains and monasteries. Kagyu-Nyingma lineages of . He emphasizes practical all samsaric existence is plagued by neans for integrating the teachings into daily life, and teaches in fluent Knglish demons, and only when we are in For more information call or write: For more information, to register or to be on mailing list, contact: state of rigpa are we free from them. Rangrig Yeshe Cntr.,Wo»dlake Rd. #30-8, Albany, NY 12203. (518) 452-3012. 2015 Garnet Avenue, Suite 104/5793 The more obsessed we get the more For information about CA teachings: (415) 528-2206. San Diego, CA 92109 • (619) 224-3962 the demon is slurping up the ener-

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CHOD, continued from page 5 makes Chod something which is in order to have life; through resis- all attachment has been satisfied, thought she should go to the hospi- really applicable to my life, not just tance you give it your life force. and everyone has everything they tal, but before going we decided to they want, and so our life force is a fascinating foreign ritual. When you consciously feed the de- want. do the Chod for her. no longer drained. We are making On the absolute level the benefit mons in the Chod practice you are Freedom from conflict feels great A group of us who knew the them conscious and dealing with of the Chod is the cutting of the taking care of a part of yourself you and also unfamiliar. When I teach Chod gathered around her and we them with awareness. When we are very foundation of the self-clinging hate by giving it love and compas- Chod and have people visualize closed our eyes and did the practice. in a negative state psychologically ego mind pattern which is under- sion. You let go of the battle. feeding their demons whatever they I saw great streams of demons leav- everything gets muddled up. This mined through the relaxation of du- When we are afraid of a disease want, invariably the demon disap- ing her and feeding from the skull is non-rigpa. Whenever we are in a alism practiced in the Chod. we draw it to us, we create a link, pears once the demon is fed. Then cup. They were white and smoke- state of marigpa then negative ener- Since in the practice our body has we visualize it coming to us. We there is a moment of exhilaration like with sticky fingers. At the end gies can attach themselves to us been cut up and has become a sub- feed the demon of disease through followed by a frightened feeling. of the practice when we opened our which match our energies. It is like stance which fulfills any desires, the fear. Elizabeth Knbler-Ross, who Who am I without my struggle? In eyes she was sitting up smiling and fitting a key into a lock. There must demons can eat and eat until they works with the dying, says she can the Chod practice after the offering crying with gratefulness. She was a be a receptive situation for a disease are satisfied. They are fed through often tell what a person will die of, is complete and everyone is satisfied, little stiff still, but she had no trou- to embed itself. This can sometimes visualization. By taking our obses- because it's their greatest fear. If I'm we recite a poem about the nature ble walking, and she fully recovered be the fear of the disease itself. So sions and attachments outside of terrified of cancer I begin to visual- of things as they really are. So that in a few days. This is made possi- when our condition is weak or ourselves and seeing their form, ize myself with cancer. the empty feeling is replaced by the ble through the blessings of the stressed or out of balance, we get they become conscious. It is the un- If the demon is fed through the View. The mind is described as be- Guru Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche sick easily, and we become like a consciousness that is so destructive. Chod practice, it need not attach it- ing like a mirror, like a clear and and the Lineage from Machig Lap- magnet for the demons of sickness Once we can give something a name self to our bodies. The monster is cloudless sky, beyond definition and dron, precious mother, who gave or negative spirits. and form its power over us is much going to eat one way or another. If explanation, beyond karma and these teachings almost a thousand For this reason it is important to less, and if we can take it one step we feed it anger and frustration, it defilements. years ago. The profundity and wis- do practice when we are under further, giving up the struggle and will continue to bother us. If we So the temptation to fill in the dom of the methods is beautiful, stress and seek to balance our ener- feeding these thought forms what feed it love and compassion it will space created by the absence of the and the results are concrete. ■ gy through meditation as soon as they want, they truly lose their pow- evolve. By loving the demon, it demon is exchanged for an ex- possible, because once the negativ- er. This is the relative value of the melts. The tension is the duality, perience of pure, free awareness, the ity gets a foothold h is harder to deal Chod practice. and pushing the demons away mind as a mirror. Toward the end with. Sometimes a small flash or The demon is our creation. Its makes more suffering, while of the practice it says that demons quick uprising of a negative emo- entire existence depends on the pretending they don't exist makes continue to arise, but self-clinging tion can cause big problems. amount of energy we feed it. It has a greater battle. An underground does not follow and in this way, In the Chod, one gives one's de- no existence outside what we give battle can be more insidious than a through love and compassion, the mons a form and feeds them, so it. Whenever we disconnect from direct battle. If we can free ourselves demons evolve. Even though we that they do not take over. In the our awareness, the demons begin to of the demons we have fed, we can feed the demons consciously, that case of the Abandonment Demon, come around. When you are in an help others possessed by those de- doesn't mean they won't come KARMATRIYANA I could see my Abandonment De- alert state, you dance on the de- mons. We can heal the diseases that back. Just because we refuse a cig- DHARMACHAKRA mon as a little vampire girl with mons, they're no longer a problem, we have ourselves experienced. arette once doesn't mean that de- The seat of the Gvalwa Karmapa sharp teeth who is hungry for secu- the battle is over. Therefore the Yo- Before we feed the demons we mon is gone. Eventually, however, rity and interferes in my relation- gini is fearless and dances on the also feed all the Buddhas, Bod- through love and compassion, the Summer 1991 Schedule ships. The Tobacco Demon might heads of the demons. That's why hisattvas, Dakas, , and demons evolve and are liberated. be seen as thin yellow man with an at the beginning of the Chod you Dharma Protectors, and afterwards The shadow is brought to light JUNE evil face who is lonely and fright- invite the Lamas, Yidams, Dakas, we feed those with whom we have through acceptance. This is real 1-2 PROGRESSION ON ened under his seductive veneer. Dakinis and Protectors to witness karmic debts, those who are mak- love, accepting the shadow and let- THE PATH When I see the feeling of the grasp- you dancing on the bodies of dual- ing obstacles and all the beings of ting it evolve into something else. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche 2 ANNIVERSARY PICNIC ing, I see a form. This helps to ism and attachment to samsara and the six realms. So in a way, the en- The more we deny the shadow the $50. Includes teaching and barbecue picnic make things clear. For me this nirvana. 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the illegal occupation of one must obviously be repelled by the threat of an immediate occu- country by another; any act of aggression... per- pation of Lhasa and the total (11) The United States actively petuated by a large State obliteration of Tibet in the off- supported the United Nations against a small and weak one ing if the Tibetans failed to sign. in both condemning China ..." and that "Tibet has been —The Dalai Lama repudiated the and calling for Tibet's right to reduced to political and eco- Agreement in 1959. self-determination in General nomic impotence," and that • International law protects the in- Assembly Resolutions 1358 ' 'We are therefore called upon dependence of a state from at- (1959), 1723 (1961), and 2079 in this bitter hour to concern tempts to destroy it. (1965); ourselves with the suffering of —Tibet need not prove it's con- (12) On December 16, 1961, at those who have lost their tinued independence the United Nations, United country. .."; —China is obligated to prove its States Ambassador Plimpton (14) China's illegal occupation of rights over Tibet, showing at what said "The Chinese Com- Tibet continues to this day; and precise moment and by what le- munists have invaded Tibet in (15) The United States should not gal means it acquired them. ■," « ''. 8. 8. 6 ■ - force. They have forcibly over- condone aggression by accept- thrown the legally constituted ing China's claim to sovereign- CHINA'S Government of Tibet headed ty over Tibet. SOVEREIGNTY CLAIMS by the Dalai Lama" and that Tibet was a sovereign state for "the United States believes POLICY over two thousand years with that our objectives must in- It is the sense of Congress that only two brief periods in its clude the restoration of human Tibet, including those areas incor- lengthy history in which it came rights of the Tibetan people porated into the Chinese provinces under the influence of foreign and their natural right of self- of Sichuan, Yunnan, Gansu, and powers, a record not rivaled by determination"; Qinghai, is an occupied country many of today's independent (13) On December 17, 1965, at under the established principles of countries. the United Nations, United international law whose true • During Tibet's imperial age (5th States Ambassador Goldberg representatives are the Dalai Lama to 10th centuries), Tibet was one stated in debating the question and the Tibetan Government in of the most powerful nations in of Tibet that "The people of exile as recognized by the Tibetan Asia. Its domain extended over America, born in freedom, people. ■ present day Tibet, Western Chi- na, Upper Burma, Nepal, Bhu- tan, and Turkestan. • China's own historical records TIBET'S LEGAL STATUS show that during this period Tibet was a strong state with AND CHINA'S whom China was forced to deal on a footing of equality. SOVEREIGNTY CLAIMS China's claims to sovereignty over Tibet stem solely from short Prepared by the Offices of the periods in the 13th and the 18th centuries when neighboring em- U.S. SENATE Honorable Benjamin A. Gilman and pires exerted some influence over the Honarable Charles Rose the country, although neither of RECOGNIZES TIBET'S these powers were Chinese. CURRENT LEGAL STATUS Government. • In the 13th century, the Mongols, Tibet today is an independent —The British refused to accept led by Kublai Khan, established INDEPENDENT STATUS country under illegal occupation China's suzerainty claims or any an empire that included subjuga- by China. other rights over Tibet unless tion of the Chinese people, but On June 12, 1991, the Senate (5) In 1949-50, China launched an Tibet was fully independent on China signed the 1914 Simla created only a special, priest- passed an amended Resolution 41 armed invasion of Tibet in the eve of the Chinese invasion Convention with Britain and patron relationship between the which states that Tibet is an in- contravention of international in 1949/1950. Tibet, which China never did. Mongols and the Tibetans. dependent country that is illegal- law; • Tibet possessed all the attributes —The Nepalese executed a treaty —Tibet was never a part of the ly occupied. This Resolution has (6) At the time of the Chinese oc- of statehood as defined under in- with Tibet in 1856. Mongol Empire's domain. been adopted by the Senate For- cupation, Tibet possessed all ternational law, i.e., a defined —Nepal's recognition of Tibet was —The Khans never demanded or eign Relations Committee and will the attributes of statehood un- territory, population, indepen- reaffirmed in 1949 in documents received tribute from the Tibe- soon go to the House for a vote. der international law including dent government, and ability to presented to the United Nations tans, as they did from China. a defined territory and popu- conduct international relations, in support of Nepal's application —The Khan viewed Tibet as the SENATE CONCURRENT lation, an independent govern- at the time of the Chinese occu- for membership. sovereign domain of the Church, RESOLUTION 41 ment, and the ability to pation. International Commis- Delegates to the United Na- its head as the Khan's spiritual To express the sense of the Con- conduct domestic affairs and sion of Jurists, 1960. tions have explicitly recognized advisor, the only equal he admit- gress that Tibet, including those independent international re- • The Head of State, the Dalai Tibet's independent status be- ted in all of Asia. areas incorporated into the Chi- lations, as found in 1960 by Lama, emphasized Tibet's inde- fore China's invasion. —The Tibetans broke off any rela- nese provinces of Sichuan, Yun- the International Commission pendence externally in formal • "Tibet was for two thousand tionship with the Mongols be- nan, Gansu, and Qinghai that have of Jurists; communications with foreign years free and fully in control of fore the Chinese rejected Mongol historically been a part of Tibet, (7) The United States State rulers, by issuing a proclamation its own affairs and a thousand rule and established their own is an occupied country under es- Department in December reaffirming Tibet's independ- times more free than many Chinese dynasty, the Ming tablished principles of internation- 1950 condemned China's ag- ence, and by strengthening the members of the U.N."— (1368-1644). al law whose true representatives gression in Tibet and affirmed country's defenses. Ambassdor Aiken, Representa- —The Ming Dynasty had few ties are the Dalai Lama and the Tibe- the Tibetan people's "interent -Tibet further maintained a post- tive of Ireland to the United Na- with the Tibetans and had no tan Government in exile as recog- right... to have the determin- al system, issued passports, and tions, 1961. authority over Tibet. nized by the Tibetan people. ing voice in its political had its own currency. • "It is clear that on the eve of the • In the 17th century, the Man- destiny"; • Independent status does not de- invasion in 1950, Tibet was not chus overthrew the Chinese lead- FINDINGS (8) In 1959, the United States pend upon recognition my for- under the rule of any foreign ers of the Ming Dynasty and The Congress finds that: State Department again con- eign governments; recognition country."—Representative of the established the Qing Dynasty (1) Tibet has maintained through- demned China's aggression in can neither create nor extinguish Philippines to the UN, 1950. (1644-1911). out its history a distinctive na- Tibet and the dissolution of a state. • "The majority of states "refute —The only formal relationship be- tional, cultural, and religious "the legitimate Tibetan —Recognition only provides evi- the contention that Tibet is part tween the Manchus and the identity separate from that of Government" and stated that dence that foreign governments of China."—Representative of Tibetans was again one of priest China; "the United States has never are willing to treat a state as in- Thailand to the United Nations, to patron, with the Dalai Lama (2) Chinese archival documents recognized the pretensions to dependent. 1950. acting as the Manchus' spiritu- and traditional dynastic histo- sovereignty over Tibet put for- —Throughout Tibet's history, China's illegal occupation of al guide. ries, including those pertain- ward by the Chinese Com- several countries, including Tibet can never be legitimized. —At the height of Manchu pow- ing to periods of Manchu and munist regime"; Mongolia, Bhutan, Nepal, Brit- • Under established principles of er, which lasted only a few de- Mongol rule, never refer to (9) In 1959, members of the Tibe- ish India and Czarist Russia international law, territory can- cades, the Manchus exerted Tibet being made "an integral tan Government including the recognized Tibet as an indepen- not be acquired by the illegal use some influence over Tibet's for- part" of China; head of state, the Fourteenth dent nation or dealt with Tibet of force. eign affairs. (3) Several countries, including Dalai Lama, sought political independently of any Chinese —China's aggression against, and —Four times during the period Mongolia, Bhutan, Sikkim, asylum in India following a na- government. invasion of, Tibet's territorial in- 1720 to 1792, the Manchu em- Nepal, India, Japan, Great tional uprising against the Chi- —Britain's 1904 expedition to tegrity was condemned by virtu- perors sent troops to Lhasa to Britain, Czarist Russia and the nese occupying forces, and est- Tibet was precipitated by its fail- ally all states of the free world, protect the Dalai Lama from for- United States recognized Tibet ablished a government in exile ure to obtain trading rights with including the United States. eign invasion or internal unrest. as an independent nation or which continues to operate to- Tibet, its concerns over Russia's —United Nations Resolution —The situation is parallel to that dealt with Tibet independent- day and is recognized by the influence in the country, and its numbers: 1353, 1723, 2079, exerted by a superpower over a ly of any Chinese government; Tibetan people as the only le- recognition that even though the 1959-1961. neighboring satellite country or (4) The United States respected gitimate Government of Tibet; Chinese claimed suzerainty over —The "17-Point Agreement for protectorate, and did not entail Tibet's neutrality in the Sec- (10) It is the policy of the United Tibet, they had no real power the Peaceful Liberation of the legal extinction of the state. ond World War, and the emis- States to oppose aggression . there. Tibet," signed in 1951, purport- —The Manchu emperors did not saries sent in 1942 by and other illegal uses of force —The British attempted to cor- ing to legitimize China's occupa- incorporate Tibet into their dy- President Roosevelt on a diplo- by one country against the respond with the Tibetan tion of Tibet, is void under nasty, much less into China. matic mission to the Tibetan sovereignty of another as a Government in 1900 and 1901 international law. —Manchu influence was short- Government traveled on docu- manner of acquiring territory, and ultimately negotiated the —The Agreement was executed lived, rendered entirely ineffec- ments issued directly by the and to condemn violations of Lhasa Convention of 1904 under duress, with 40,000 Chi- Tibetan Foreign Ministry; international law, including directly with the Tibetan nese troops already in Tibet and Continued on page 10.

SNOW LION SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 91 NEWS A PERSONAL TOYCOTT" UPDATE Opinion by Natasha Bushnell Suter Feeling frustrated, following the you really hurting with a boycott, Dalai Lama's visit to Ithaca last it was good to find out that eight March, that besides writing letters major Chinese Democracy and there seemed to be so little I could Human Rights Advocacy groups do about the horrendous situation are supporting this, saying that it in Tibet, I decided to look into the is only the government itself that boycott that has been called on prospers from the trade, while the toys made in China. Having just people continue to suffer. They say put my three-year-old in nursery this cannot go on, even though it school two mornings a week, I had may be hard for some in the tran- a little extra time, but first I had sition. It happens that toys are one to know: Who's supporting it? of China's largest exports. Their Why toys? Will this hurt anyone? sale in the U.S. brought $1.6 bil- Will it be effective? Could I, a per- lion to the Chinese government in son who has never organized any- the first half of 1991 alone. I was thing "political," do such a thing told that presently 50% of the toys in my community? sold in the U.S. are made in Chi- As the Snow Lion Newsletter na. (But there are plenty of alter- (Spring '91) suggested, I called the native sources, so that our retail U.S.Tibet Committee first, which stores needn't suffer either.) lead to my calling the International As of this writing, the extension Campaign for Tibet, Frontlash of China's Most Favored Nation (the AFL-CIO youth organization) status is still up in the air, but the and The Tibetan Rights Campaign wonderful thing about the toycott in Seattle, where the "toycott," as is that no matter what the outcome it's called, has been most active. of the vote, the toycott goes beyond Everyone I talked to was enor- the government, beyond any vetos, mously helpful, supportive and to send a direct message from the encouraging. They all sent me lots people of the U.S. to the govern- of materials, which, once I read, thought about and discussed again with my contacts, had me very well convinced that this was in- BOYCOTT deed a clear and right action that I could wholeheartedly get behind. There were a lot of issues that I had not known about before: 1) Not only are there thousands of slave labor gulags in China and Tibet, holding mostly "political" prisoners, but "China's trade offi- cials are crafting a secret policy to use labor from its prisons to manufacture exports specifically for the U.S. It's common for a [po- litical] detainee undergoing "re- habilitation" to be told he must ment of China: we support the continue to work in the prison for freedom of the Tibetan and Chi- the rest of his life." (Business Week, nese peoples. April 22, 1991) 2) Toys and toy As for a personal "progress" re- parts are among the items port, I have approached three manufactured at these prison sites. independently-owned toy stores in 3) Child labor is involved: officials Ithaca, and after talking and shar- found 10-year-old girls working 15 ing my materials with them, I got hours a day for $10 a month at toy two positive responses and one factories in Shenzhen. negative. Through the process it Since one often wonders who are became clear that the momentum really has to come from a grass- AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S ™«™» ™™° have described the plight of the roots level. So my next step is to Thubten Tsering, a 64-year-old Tibetans under Chinese rule and form a local coalition of represen- Tibetan Buddhist monk, is serv- to have expressed support for the tatives from church groups, local CAMPAIGN FOR FREEDOM ing a six-year sentence at Drapchi Dalai Lama. labor organizations, Chinese The prison sentences—the lon- Prison in Lhasa for having ex- Thubten Tsering was a treasurer Democracy groups (at Cornell NGAWANG PHULCHUNG gest to be handed down to pro- pressed to his friends his hope for of Je College at at University) and other interested in- Ngawang Phulchung, a Buddhist independence demonstrators since an independent Tibet. the time of his arrest. He has spent dividuals so that we can come to the monk from Drepung Monastery on the current wave of protests A March 9, 1988, Lhasa Radio long periods in prison in the past media as a united body and work the outskirts of Lhasa, Tibet, is began—came soon after the award broadcast alleged that on the as well, the first beginning in 1959 from there. The most exciting thing serving a 19-year prison sentence for of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize to morning of July 24, 1987, Thub- at the time of the Tibetan upris- has been the response I've seen organizing a "counter-revolutionary the Dalai Lama. The award was ten Tsering and another prominent ing against the Chinese; he was from individuals (mosdy other clique," spreading "counter- accompanied by Chinese denunci- Tibetan monk, Yulo Dawa Tser- released in 1961. In 1965 he was mothers) to whom I've explained revolutionary propaganda" and ations of his and the government- ing, "spread reactionary views, again arrested while attempting to the situation. They've been im- "engaging in espionage." in-exile's role in encouraging pro- such as Tibetan independence, to escape to India and was impri- mediately supportive and said that soned until 1970. From 1970 to On November 30, 1989, the independence protests in Lhasa. foreign reactionary elements who from now on they'll definitely check came to Tibet as tourists." Accord- 1987 Thubten Tsering was report- Lhasa municipal Intermediate for the "Made in China" label be- W \NT£R , ing to information received by edly in a "work group" engaged People's Court held a "mass ral- A fore they buy anything. ly" to sentence ten Drepung Amnesty International, Yulo in supervised labor, probably as a Dawa Tsering was invited that day from of parole. And so I think it can spread, can monks arrested on January 15, be effective and finally provides a 1989, for their activities in support to a meal which Thubten Tsering Amnesty International considers of Tibetan independence. had arranged for his brother, Ngawang Phulchung and Thubten way for individuals nationally and Ngawang Phulchung was official- Geshe Sherab Gyatso, who resides Tsering to be prisoners of con- internationally, who may not have ly described as the leader of a at the Tushita Dharma Center in science detained solely on account been at all aware of the situation "reactionary organization" which Italy and was visiting Lhasa with of the non-violent expression of in Tibet, to learn about it, to do had printed and distributed an Italian friend. During their their political beliefs. Amnesty is something for Tibet and China leaflets to further the goal of Tibe- conversation, recorded on video by calling for their immediate and un- and to make a statement. The boy- tan independence and "splitting the visitors, Thubten Tsering and conditional release. cott of the government of South the motherland." These leaflets r/NG FOP- Yulo Dawa Tsering described the You can help by sending courte- Africa made a difference in bring- included a Tibetan translation of current situation in Tibet and ous letters expressing your concern ing about reforms and this can too. the United Nations Universal Monks from the Drepung mon- voiced their hopes for the Dalai at the imprisonment of Ngawang I commend those who conceived Declaration of Human Rights and astery have been at the forefront Lama's return to an independent Phulchung and Thubten Tsering, this effort, and encourage all who a manifesto advocating a constitu- of demonstrations in Lhasa. Tibet. urging that they be released on the have the heart for it, the interest tional democracy for Tibet after Ngawang Phulchung was one of Apart from their remarks grounds that they are prisoners of and even just a little time, to be- Chinese withdrawal. Ngawang 21 who led a peaceful march on during the meal, it has been sug- conscience. Write to: Prime Min- come involved wherever you are, Phulchung was also one of three government offices in September gested that the charge of "collabo- ister LI Peng, LI Peng Zongli, if only just by spreading the word. ration" with foreigners may also Guowuyuan, Beijingshi, People's monks who the Chinese Govern- 1987, an event which marked the For information on how to initi- stem from a letter allegedly co- Republic of China. Ambassador ment says "collected intelligence beginning of the current wave of ate a toycott in your area, please written by Thubten Tsering and ZHU Qizhen, Embassy of the and passed it to the enemy (the In- pro-independence protests in- contact the US Tibet Committee stigated by monks and nuns. He Yulo Dawa Tsering and sent to People's Republic of China, 2300 dia based Tibetan government-in- at 241 E. 32nd St., NY, NY exile), seriously undermining na- was subsequently detained with- Tibetan exiles in India via an in- Connecticut Ave. NW, Washing- 10016, 212-213-5010. ■ tional security." out charge for four months. termediary. The letter is said to ton, DC 20008. ■

SNOW LION SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 91 NEWS MEDITATION LETTER FROM INACTION TIBETAN REFUGEE An Institute for the LEWISBURG Practice of Engaged PROJECT Buddhism Because neither the U.N. nor project has been providing funds BUDDHIST GROUP any national government recog- which are used to improve nutrition August 16-21 nizes Tibet as an independent na- fo: children, to furnish food supplies On August 23, 1990, the Ven. not define in words—it is the Holy Oakland, California tion, Tibetan refugees in India and for a home for the infirm and elder- Lama Tenzin and his translator, Ge- Dharma before you. sponsored by the Buddhist Peace Nepal are denied refugee status ly, and to help the neediest families orgiana Cook, came into the feder- We pray that more prison Bud- Fellowship and the help which the U.N. and cover educational costs. al penitentiary at Lewisburg, dhist groups will make connection With Robert Aitken, Joanna many individual nations give to The funds which they have Pennsylvania, to provide a day-long with these teachers, and that the other refugees. The Indian and raised to date have come primari- Macy, Pracha Hutanuwatr, teaching to the Buddhist Group of Lamas will see fit to visit prisons Nepalese governments have ly from individuals members of Deena Metzger, Christopher sixteen members. The group is more often, where there is sincere provided some assistance but this the BPF, but the needs are far Titmuss, and others. comprised of both easterners and interest and room for develop- has been very limited and is greater than the funds they have How can we practice wisdom westerners, and Lama Tenzin was ment. This illustrates to us, at decreasing, and the very small been able to raise. They ask that warmly received. least, that the legitimate dharma and compassion in our social, amounts of land which have been financial contributions be made. Lama Tenzin was born in Tibet is touching all aspects of our west- economic and ecological allotted to the Tibetans for their Possibilities of contributions in- during 1937, and received exten- ern society, and is fulfilling a vi- relationships? How can we settlements are generally of poor clude sponsorship of a child ($60 sive training at Tashi Lhunpo sion by His Eminence Kalu care for our world and act on quality. Thus it is up to private in- or $180 per year), but gifts of any Monastery in western Tibet. After Rinpoche: that the Holy Dharma its behalf without losing our dividuals and groups who have an size are welcome. The initial goal the occupation of Tibet by China will take deep and firm roots in the balance? interest in Tibet and Tibetans to for the four settlements is $20,000. in 1959, Lama Tenzin became a whole world. For information and registration, provide what assistance they can. To date the project has raised a lit- refugee in India. In 1981, His Our group, for the most part, is please contact the Buddhist Peace Many of the refugees, particular- tle over $10,000. Suggestions for Eminence the Very Venerable comprised of long-term prisoners. Fellowship (address below). ly children and the elderly, are liv- other ways to assist include bring- Kalu Rinpoche sent Lama Tenzin The group commenced just over ing at a bare subsistence level and ing the project to the attention of to the Karma Rimay O Sal Ling five years ago, initially instituted at nutritional risk. others. Center at Paia, Hawaii, to teach a by a prisoner, an ex-monk from BUDDHIST PEACE Early in 1990, the Buddhist The co-directors personally cov- group of dharma students there. Thailand with the help of a Chi- Peace Fellowship mounted an ef- er all administrative and fund- Lama Tenzin spoke to the nese Master from New York City. FELLOWSHIP fort to improve the situation of the raising costs associated with the Lewisburg Buddhists about a va- The group today is a mixture of Tibetan refugees. With the ap- Project; thus donors can be as- The Buddhist Peace riety of interlocking subjects, such Tibetan and Chinese Buddha- proval and cooperation of H.H. sured that every dollar contribut- Fellowship publishes a as the Four Noble Truths, the dharma. The day-long teaching by the Dalai Lama's Committee on ed will go to one of the Three Jewels, the vicious state of the Venerable Lama Tenzin was quarterly journal of articles by Social Welfare, the co-directors of settlements. Tax-deductible con- samsara, karma and results, mind healthy Buddha-Medicine for us and about spiritual the project, Margo and Gordon tributions (checks payable to Bud- training and meditation, pointers practitioners here in this particu- peaceworkers, including Tyndall, have been in contact with dhist Peace Fellowship) may be on our search for the self, and the lar setting of samsara. Buddhists of all traditions. four settlements: Tashi Palkhiel in sent to: Buddhist Peace Fellow- merits of virtuous actions of body, Finally, our group must briefly Recent issues feature: Nepal, Cholsum and Kham ship, Margo and Gordon Tyndall, speech and mind. explain our good fortune in mak- Susan Griffin, Tai Situ Kathok in northwestern India, and 88 Clarewood Lane, Oakland CA, Since this visit Lama Tenzin is ing a connection with the Venera- Rinpoche, Joanna Macy, and Tezu in northeastern India. The 94618. ■ granting our group ongoing input ble Lama Tenzin. A few years ago, Gary Snyder; and articles on in our study and application of the Snow Lion ran an article about the human rights, environmental teachings of The Jewel Ornament plight of several nuns who follow action, abortion and BUDDHIST RELIGIOUS ART AND RITUAL ITEMS the deceased Holy Ani Jetsun of Liberation, a Lam Rim text by Buddhism, and Buddhist Master Saint Gampopa. Drolma ("A Life of Discipline, A Tibetan ■ Chinese ■ Japanese responses to the war. It may be impossible to describe Rainbow Death") at the Tibetan Bronze Statues, Bells, Drums, Malas the impact on one's life that results Refugee camp of Lobersing, In- large selection of hand painted Thankas from meeting a spiritual teacher dia. We found the story of Ani Jet- BUDDHIST PEACE such as Lama Tenzin; but, each of sun moving and powerful, so we FELLOWSHIP Wholesale prices to retail buyers collected donations and a regular our group here certainly had—and - P.O. Box 4650 Charles O'Hara are still having—a tremendous joy small gift was commenced through \ Berkeley, CA 207 Washington Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847 from meeting and receiving essen- the Karma Rimay O Sal Ling 94704 tial teachings from this Tibetan Center. Our group interacted with 415-525-8596 A Service Not A Business Lama. And while we are cognizant the center for many months and of the fact that our purification eventually came to the attention of work is going to be a long one, the Lama Tenzin. As the exchange profound effect that Lama Tenzin grew we were able to request teach- instilled in us with his gentle com- ings in person by Lama Tenzin. passion, great kindness, and pro- He stopped by to see us on his way ThE VENERADIE found wisdom—that relates to Italy to teach some of his stu- directly to our life as it is for in- dents there. carcerated beings—was immense. Our group considers the won- SoiiTSE RiNpOCHE Our group understands, even if derful Lobersing Nuns and com- limited in nature, that Lama Ten- munity as our bridge to meeting zin urges us toward an essence of Lama Tenzin in a special way. The Venerable Soktse Rinpoche ia a mind 'unfolding, as we gradually Our group offers this prayer to reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist Lama who work to dispel our own particular all: carries the complete lineage of both the neuroses. We are to diligently In all our lifetimes may we never Nyingma and Drukpa Kagyu traditions. study, be mindful daily in all cir- be separated from our teachers; may Born in Central Tibet, Soktse Rinpoche is a cumstances, and to practice we use to the full the high teachings highly realized master of Dzog Chen who meditative stabilization via imparted to us in the western world; has spent most of his life in retreat. shamatha that we had earlier been may we reach the other shore, and fortunate to have received from attain the high qualities of the path Soktse Rinpoche will be giving a series of blessings, teachings and empowerments in senior instructors of the Philadel- that the Tibetans and other teachers phia Dharmadhatu. the San Francisco Bay Area and in have long preserved in their holy Ashland, Oregon, including: Likewise, we appreciate the teachings and cultures; and may we dharma study materials provided benefit all beings as a whole family to us from many sources, because and may this prayer be speedily THE EICHT MANIFESTATIONS OF from this material we have gradu- realized. Empowerment • 9/1, Fairfax, CA ally found that mindfulness and Lewisburg Buddhist Group meditation is not a single act, a THE VIEW OF MEDITATION January 28,1991 once or twice a day affair, but an 9/2, Fairfax, CA ongoing way of life. People interested in contacting the INTRODUCING THE VIEW OF MAHAMUDRA AND DZOC CHEN Of course, while we feel that the Lewisburg Buddhist Group may do 9/12, Fairfax, CA written and video dharma is of so by writing: Karma Rimay O Sal much help to western practition- Ling, Prema Dasara, PO Box 1029, ORCYEN MENLA: THE MEDICINE BUDDHA MANIFESTATION OF PADMASAMBHAVA ers, to experience a Lama in per- Paia, Maui, Hawaii 96779, Empowerment • 9/14, Fairfax, CA; 9/29, Ashland, OR son is a living dharma that we can 808-579-8076. , ■ AMITAYUS: THE BUDDHA OF LONG LIFE Empowerment • 9/15, Fairfax, CA; 9/28, Ashland OR KALACHAKRA MANDALA THANKAS TAKINC THE BODHISATTVA VOW 9/16, Fairfax, CA Many sizes, all hand-painted with beautiful brocade FULL MOON FISH LIBERATION CEREMONY borders. Limited supply in stock. 9/23 & 10/23, San Rafael, CA

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SNOW LION SUMMER SUPPLEMENT 91 10 NEWS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SILENCED VOICES The International Campaign for ried out, such as prolonged sus- FOR REFUGEE COMMUNITY Tibet (ICT) is launching a major pension by arms, legs, or thumbs. drive on behalf of 10 Tibetan po- In addition to these tortures, de- PROGRESSES litical prisoners. ICT is mobilizing tainees are denied sufficient food its members, other organizations and water, and their cells lack light $1 Million Loan Fund Ready to Lend; and governments to appeal for the and sanitation. These horrors are release of these prisoners, for their not conjectural; they are going on Handicraft Company Set for Imports humane treatment, and for more in Lhasa today. information about their health and by Richard Weingarten whereabouts. The US Senate unanimously Silenced > passed a resolution on Thursday, Voices

The Tibetan Economic De- encouraging new business enter- that might be of assistance and you April 18 which mentioned each of ID TibBttna Who Dand To Spick velopment Project began in 1987. prises in the refugee community. would like to help, please contact these prisoners by name and con- The purposes of the Project were The Fund has a seven year life and any of the people listed below: demned the government of the to analyze the resources available interest earned on the Fund's cap- Revolving Loan Fund: People's Republic of China for to the Tibetan refugee communi- ital will be mostly reinvested in Lama Wangchuk Gyaltsen their imprisonment. The resolu- ties in India and Nepal, and to other businesses and development Deputy Secretary tion (S.Res. 107) introduced by help these communities develop a projects in the Community. Planning Council Chairmen Pell with Helms, Mitch- long-term plan to improve then- In addition, the Planning Coun- Ganchen Kyishong ell, Dole, Moynihan and Cranston, standard of living while in exile. cil played a key role in the estab- Dharmasala 1769215 also said that Tibet demonstrated In addition, the Project sought to lishment of the Tibetan Handi- Kangra District, HP INDIA "the conditions of statehood as teach skills and methods that craft Development Board. This generally accepted under interna- would be of use upon the return new body was organized at the end Planning Council: tional law." of the community to Tibet, when- of 1989 to help create an export Chairman Lobsang Dhargyal Silenced Voices, prepared by the Planning Council ever that might be. market for newly designed Tibe- ICT, provides the most in-depth Ganchen Kyishong The Project began at the request tan handicraft products. In 1990, group of portraits to date on ten of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Dzi, Inc. was organized in the Dharamsala 176215 current Tibetan political and his government, the Central United States as a private enter- Kangra District, HP INDIA prisoners. Their sentences range Tibetan Administration (CTA), in prise to import and market hand- Handicraft Project: from 18 months to 19 years. Of ICT selected these 10 prisoners Dharamsala, India. It was initiat- icraft products produced under Mac McCoy these 10 prisoners, none has en- of conscience as representative of ed because of disturbing trends the auspices of the Development President gaged in violence against person or the many different types of Tibe- that were emergingln the Tibetan Board. Dzi expects to begin im- Dzi, Inc. property. None received a fair tri- tans who remain in prison for their Settlements after nearly 30 years porting a new line of Tibetan han- 625 Willow St NW al. Some of them have exception- political, religious, or cultural of exile. The most troublesome of dicrafts in the Fall of 1991 and to Washington, DC 20012 al leadership qualities, and some views. ICT staff will be carefully these trends was the persistent show this line in a variety of trade (202) 332-4555 are ordinary people. Some are monitoring their cases and flight of young Tibetans to Indi- shows around the US and by di- Economic Development Project well-known and some are obscure. documenting whether Chinese an and Nepalese cities after receiv- rect mail. (General): Some have been incarcerated a authorities are responding. ing their education. Because the The Planning Council has also Richard Weingarten short period of time and some Single copies of Silenced Voices Settlements are largely based on assisted the community in design- Richard Weingarten & have been languishing in prison are $1.00 plus .50 for postage and handicraft production and agricul- ing and carrying out various Company, Inc. for many years. Some did no more handling. Bulk orders of 10 copies ture, they provide limited oppor- agricultural demonstration 1447 Peachtree St NE Suite 715 than talk to foreigners about Tibe- or more cost $.50 per copy plus tunities for employment. As a projects, feasibility studies looking Atlanta, GA 30309 tan independence and others ran postage. Order from ICT, 1511 K result, it has become increasingly into the prospects for various small (404) 607 8500 ■ makeshift, underground printing St. NW #739, Washington, DC. difficult to keep better educated scale industries, and activities presses. 20005, 202-628-4123. ■ young people living and working relating to the overall administra- Richard Weingarten is an investment Nobody knows the exact num- on the Settlement lands. Further, tion of the CTA (like the creation banker. He is currently the President ber of political prisoners being as the refugee population has con- of a Central Publishing Center that of Richard Weingarten & Company, held now in Tibet. We do know tinued to grow due to a high birth all the Offices and Departments Inc., a private firm providing finan- that between 1959 and 1980, the rate and an ongoing influx of new can use). It has also helped vari- cial advisory and investment bank- Chinese imprisoned Tibetans by Legal Status, com. from p. 7 people fleeing from Tibet, scarce ous CTA staff members to receive ing services to selected clients. He is the tens of thousands in camps land resources have been strained much needed training in such a Director and Secretary of the Tibet from which many—if not most— tive by the time of the British ex- beyond their productive capacity. areas as cooperative management, Fund in New York City and a Trus- never returned. Since 1987, we es- pedition of 1904, and ceasing en- Within this context, the Eco- credit schemes, organization de- tee of American Jewish World Serv- timate that over 10,000 Tibetans tirely with the overthrow of Qing nomic Development Project began velopment and agricultural plan- ice, a Jewish economic development have been detained at least over- Dynasty and establishment of with visits to about 25 Settlement ning and analysis. These trainings organization working in the Third night and thousands have re- the Chinese Republic in 1911. communities in India and Nepal. have been held in many countries World. mained in prisons or detention —Whatever ties existed between The Tibet Fund in New York City and under many sponsorships. centers for at least several months. the Tibetans and the Manchus provided the initial financial sup- Trainings have been held in Israel, Six of the 10 prisoners are now were extinguished with the dis- port, along with the CTA. Based Bangladesh, India, and the US, in Lhasa's Drapchi prison. Before solution of the Manchu Dynasty. on these visits and a lengthy report while sponsors have included their transfer to Drapchi, China's claim that Tibet be- making a variety of recommenda- American Jewish World Service, prisoners are generally held for in- came a part of China as a result tions for the 10-15 year period, the Katalysis Foundation, OEF Inter- terrogation at Sangyip or Chokpori of its relationship to the Mongol CTA embarked on a new course national, and the Tibet Fund. detention centers, where brutal or Manchu Dynasties is tanta- and began a comprehensive pro- But the most important task of torture is commonplace. Most mount to saying that France is a gram of economic and communi- the Planning Council still lies reports describe beatings and part of England because both ty development planning. ahead. This task is to create an shocks by electric cattle prod. The countries were once part of the The first step that the CTA took "Integrated Economic and Com- electric cattle prod has been used Roman Empire, or that Burma is was to organize a Planning Coun- munity Development Plan" for to sexually violate women and a part of India because they were cil to focus on community-wide the refugee community. This Plan Buddhist nuns. A variety of oth- both once under the influence of planning. This Cotfiicil was will be the community's first ef- er tortures are also frequently car- the British. ■ formed in May of 1988 and was es- fort toward serious economic plan- sentially composed of representa- ning at a "national" level. It is tives of the various Offices and expected to include plans for each Departments (such as Health, of the community's most impor- A Water System Education, Home Affairs, and tant sectors (such as Health, Hu- Economic Affairs) of the CTA. Its man Resources, Education, For Sera Je Monastery primary mission was to establish Agriculture, and Small Scale In- a framework for planning within dustry) as well as for each of the the Settlements and within the nearly 50 Settlements. The Plan- For many centuries Sera Je was one of the greatest monasteries CTA. It also quickly identified ning Council intends to complete and universities in Tibet. After 1959, Tibetan refugees commenced its several large projects that needed this Plan within the next 12 to be undertaken quickly and a months, although it is a difficult reconstruction in Bylakuppe, India. Now, under the direction of the Sera broad range of trainings that and complex undertaking. Je Health Care Committee, plans are being implemented for a water would be required for the refugee The Economic Development community to be able to plan ef- Project is far from completed. In tower, well, and piping system capable of delivering clean water to all fectively in the economic arena. fact, it is a project that will never 1200 monks at the monastery. The Venerable Geshe Sopa, formerly a Since the Planning Council be- be complete; it will continuously monk-scholar at Sera Je, and his friends and students at Deer Park near gan its work three years ago, it has evolve and change. But looking made substantial progress. Its back at the last four years, much Madison, Wisconsin have undertaken the task of raising the $13,500 still most important accomplishment progress has already been made. needed to complete these plans. has been to establish a Revolving With the persistent effort and Loan Fund in the community. dedication of so many people with This Fund will make its first loan the CTA, it seems clear that more Anyone wishing to contribute to this extremely vital health project at the end of May. It has commit- progress will be made in the years . ments for initial capital of $1 mil- to come. may send his or her tax deductible donation to: lion and will be seeking additional Much help and expertise will be The Sera Je Fund - Deer Park funds. It will focus its lending in required from many people to 4548 Schneider Drive two areas: strengthening the Co- make the Economic Development operative Societies in the Settle- Project successful. If you believe Oregon, WI 53575 ments, and supporting and that you have skills or resources

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A previous issue of Snow Lion tween Tibetans and Native Ameri- New York City lecture last month Friends of TWA is now work- ran a front page article about Tibe- cans and can bring this wisdom of and spontaneously and graciously Friends of TWA is a non- ing with volunteers to send ship- tan Buddhism in the Soviet Union experience to share with Soviet fielded intricate questions on So- sectarian group of individuals ments of medicines and medical and Mongolia. That article gener- Mongolians as they work toward viet Buddhist art about which I committed to supporting the goals supplies for the Gedun Choeling ated a large response not only from reconciliation with the Russian had not the slightest inkling. of the Tibetan Women's Associa- Nunnery. North America but around the majority. In a temple founded by Geshe tion in improving the conditions When 94 Tibetan nuns arrived world. Khyongla Rato Rinpoche of Wangyal, a Kalmyk Mongolian, I of Tibetan refugees in India and in Dharamsala, India, they found Snow Lion readers have offered New York City's Tibet Center, is learned from community leaders preserving and promoting Tibetan the freedom they had been denied culture. to help with funding for the resto- researching the historical relation- there that the tradition of a sacred in their troubled Tibetan home- ration of the Kalachakra Temple ship between the Great Thirteenth unfurling ceremony of The TWA was founded in 1959 land. Having fled the Chinese pri- in Leningrad, for sponsoring Dalai Lama and Czar Nicholas II the Maitreya, started in Kalmykia in commemoration of the Tibetan sons and risking the perils of a teachers to go to the USSR, for ex- for his next book, and plans to vis- by the great Buryat Lama Dorjief, women who gave their lives to de- Himalaya crossing, they arrived in change of Tibetologists and stu- it Leningrad and help out the still continues every August—in fend the from Chi- Dharamsala only to find the refu- dents, for shipping religious and Buddhist community there. ! nese military invasion. With 36 gee assistance programs of their academic books, and for network- Also, Buddhist authors John For more information on how branches worldwide, TWA aims to government already overbur- further the cause of Tibetan wom- ing with Kalmyk and Buriat Mon- Snelling and Alexander Berzin are you can participate in networking dened. There was a shortage of golian social and environmental both currently working on books with the Soviet sangha, send a self en and calls for the Chinese to food, blankets and medical sup- leave Tibet. TWA focuses on cul- activists. related to Soviet Buddhism. addressed stamped envelope to: plies in the now overcrowded nun- Others have signed onto a InterNet/Soviet-Tibet, Molly tural preservation by supporting nery. Many of the nuns arrived in friendship tour to visit Buddhist TUVANS REBUILD McGinn and Gary Wintz, 1341 the elderly, children's education poor health from their arduous communities in the USSR and THEIR TEMPLES Ocean Avenue, Suite 232, Santa and religious studies for women. journey and some contracted Other objectives include uplifting Mongolia, including Tannu Tuva. Mr. Ralph Leighton of the Monica, CA 90401. ■ tuberculosis. A particularly large number of "Friends of Tuva" organization the poorer and weaker sections of For more information contact: readers have asked to be connect- based in Pasadena, California in- Molly McGinn and Gary Wintz Tibetan society, and joining hands Friends of Tibetan Women's As- ed to Soviet sangha pen pals. forms us that a Tuvan member of travel around the world lecturing in with women of the world in sociation, 1667 Las Canoas Road, promoting human rights, peace The authors of the article, Mol- the Russian Parliament, Mr. K.A. universities, for organizations and Santa Barbara, CA 93105, and justice so that the world will ly McGinn and Gary Wintz, trav- Bicheldei is pushing hard for the Buddhist groups on Tibet and on 805-962-1190, 687-3694 or be a better place. eled to these Tibetan Buddhist re-building of Tuva's gompas. the "Russo-Mongol-Tibeto Connec- 965-0228. ■ regions last September. They were Leighton, a close associate of re- tion." Contact them about arrang- hosted by the Soviet Academy of nowned physicist Richard Feyn- ing a talk in your area. Sciences to deliver video and slide man, visited Tuva in'1988, and presentations on Tibet as a way to says that the people of Tuva are SUBMISSIONS FOR help re-link these communities to devoted to their customs. their cultural and spiritual home- Known affectionately as "Tuva's BUDDHIST THE SNOW LION land of Tibet. They also briefed Yeltsin,'' Bicheldei believes that a PEACE the Soviets on the current situation cultivation of their traditional cul- FELLOWSHIP regarding Tibetan refugees, and on ture will contribute to a spiritual NEWSPAPER the ascension of His Holiness the rebirth of national identity for this Buddhists of many traditions join BPF to explore nonviolent personal and Dalai Lama onto the world stage Turkish people. Tannu Tuva, lo- group responses to political, social The editors of the Snow Lion for interesting and timely stories or as a global spokesperson for peace cated in Siberia just north of the and ecological suffering in the world. newsletter and catalog would like announcements of special events and the environment. western edge of Mongolia, was an to convey their interest in receiv- that are likely to be appreciated by Now McGinn and Wintz are independent country until swal- ing articles from you on Tibetan our national and international au- working to keep these connections lowed up by the USSR. Destruc- cultural, religious and political sto- dience. 18-20,000 papers are print- rolling: lecturing at may universi- tion of all of Tuva's Gelugpa ries and events. We obtain the in- ed four times a year, so your story ties in this Year of Tibet and net- temples followed in the Stalinist formation we publish from our will impact a large number of working with others involved in purges of the 30's. 7%c 1989 Nobel Peace readers and other Tibetan support people. ■ similar projects. We will lead a friendship tour 'o Prize Announcement groups, and we are always looking an Nobel Gary Wintz filed this latest Tuva in the summer of 1992. dec i Jed to award the l9S9*JobdPe update: Pri« ICJ tht i4th Dalai l.i SOVIETS SHARE WITH 'fenzta Gyabo, the rejjgtow EXCHANGES THE WEST .tiui political leader of the %m Color Double-Dorje l-Shirts The enthusiastic response to These exchanges are not one- ph.«i-£c the f.vl li^ii &.v Dalai lava io his Mrugg (w/ Tibetan OM in GOLD) helping our Soviet friends has sided. Curators across the entire ■hi ;i!xr;:;o;> :>i" I'ibi't been overwhelming and most Soviet Union are presently or- 100% Cotton Black or White MorL heartening. We've already been ganizing the largest collection of able to send Mr. Mark Sullivan of Buddhist art ever assembled there 1*5 includes shipping Chicago who volunteered his time to be sent on an exhibition to the to consult as a professional West. From the Tibetan collec- ALSO; Tibetan Seed Syllable Banners, management trainer for the Ex- tions in the Kazan Cathedral and Buddhist Rainbow-Bodied Buddha Wall Hangings perimental Creative Center in both the Great Hermitage Gallery of Peace Beautifully Silk-Screened & Moscow and Leningrad. He was Leningrad to the richest pieces Fellowship Professionally Tie-Dyed hosted by Ms. Elena Hamagano- from the Ulan Ude Museum in PO Box 4650 va, a Buryat Buddhist from Ulan Buryatia, this amazing exhibition Berkeley, CA 94704 For More Information Send $1.00 to Ude, Siberia. Mark recently entitled "Shambala—One Thou- 415-525-8596 returned to the US excited by the sand Years of Buddhist Art" will Turtle Hill Sangha possibilities of future projects with arrive in Switzerland in August 334E Summertown, TN 38483 his new Soviet friends. "Training 1992. in management is one of their The collection will include from greatest needs," Mark said. Ulan Ude the entire set of teach- ing of Tibetan TIBETAN MEDICAL medicine—the only set extant out- RESEARCH side of Tibet, thus marking the THE TIBETAN COMPUTER COMPANY Quite a number of other profes- first showing in the West of this has Tibetan software for IBM compatibles: sionals have volunteered to go help most precious medical atlas. out in the Soviet Union when the time and situation allows. For ex- THE NEW JERSEY NEW ARRIVALS ample, two US medical doctors, CONNECTION The one youVe all been waiting for is ready: TIBETAN PROFESSIONAL. 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YEAR OF TIBET CALENDAR OF EVENTS (AS OF JUNE 7, 1991) The 'Year of Tibet" Calendar of Events will be published in forthcoming issues of the Snow Lion Newsletter and Catalog. Please contact us with past or future program details, as we will want to include all events in the calendars.

JULY 1991 "The Sphere of the Innermost Essence of Where the World Meets the Sky, Photo ex- Tibet Today, Photo exhibition by Erhard Vajrasatrva." Ananda Hall, Los Angeles, hibition by Ellen Kaplowitz, University Hursh, Litde Rock, AK (July 1-21) Contact: CA. (August 26-28) Contact: Bob Elswick Museum of Archeology and Anthropology, Anna Cox (501) 374-3605 (213) 394-2702 Philadelphia, PA (Sept. 25-Dec.31) Contact: My Tibet, Photography exhibition by Galen Teachings Given by Ven. Gungbar Rin- Pam Kosty (215) 898-4045 Rowell, with captions by his Holiness the poche, the Tibetan Cultural Center, Lecture on Tibetan Art, Prof. John Hun- Dalai Lama. Buffalo Museum of Science. Bloomington, IN (August 23-October 7) tington of the Ohio State University, St. Buffalo, NY. (July 1-Sept. 2) Contact: Laura Jennings (317) 925-8069 Louis Museum of Art, St. Louis, MI (Sep- Film Series on Tibet with Panel Discussion: Exhibit, by Namgyal Monks. tember 28) Contact: Kay Porter (314) Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, CA (July Buffalo Museum of Science. (August) 721-0067 3,6,10,13,17,20, and 31) Contact: Lilia Vill- Women in Tibetan Buddhism, Lecture by nueva (415) 751-2500 SEPTEMBER 1991 Ani Jamyang Chozam, a nun of the Sakya Celebrations of his Holiness the Dalai La- Tibet Today, Photo exhibit by Erhard Tradition, Jacques Marchais Tibetan Muse- ma's' Birthday. (JULY 6) Contact: CTC Hursch, Bellarmine College, Louisville, Ken- um, Staten Island, NY (September 29) Con- Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, Saskatoon, Van- tucky. (September-October 1991) Contact tact: Dorothy Reilly (718) 987-3478 couver, Victoria. Chenrezig Sand Mandala Person: Lee Bash (502) 452-8497 Life in Tibet, One year children's exhibit on Created by monks from the Namgyal Mon- Tibetan Locks and Keys, Wall reliefs and Tibet, Monadnock Children's Museum, with astery, Little Rock, AK (July 7-21) Contact: three-dimensional works by Robert an opening festival Keene, NH (September) Anna Cox (501) 374-3605 Rauschenberg, Nicholas Roerich Museum, Contact: Christy Gronder (406) 542-2110 Chaksam-Pa, The Tibetan Dance and Op- New York, NY (September 1-22) Contact: A Tibetan Cultural Exhibit, Tibetan artiiacts era Company Rsrformance, International Per- Daniel Entin (212) 864-7752 at the Marion-County Public Library, Indi- forming Arts Festival, Old State House, Tibet Today. Photo exhibition by Erhard anapolis, IN (September) Contact: Laura Hartford, CT (July 18) Contact: Linda Paga- Hursh, The Gallery for Fine Photography, Jennings (317) 925-8069 Tibetan Cultural ni (203) 724-5586. New Orleans, LA (September 1-21) Contact: Artifacts Exhibit Bridgeport Library, Tibet: Shambala Revisited, A slide presen- Jeff Hirsch (504) 926-4262 Bridgeport, CT (September) Contact: Dicki tation with the Ven. Lobsang Ngodup. New "The Sphere of the Innermost Essence of Gyamcho (203) 846-7271 York Open Center, NYC, NY (July 19 ) the Vajrasatrva" Special teachings from Tibet-Realm, The Sacred Photographs by Meditation in Action: A Buddhist Perspec- Rigdzin Tsewang Norbu, Ananda Hall, Los Dr. Edwin Bernbaum, Nicholas Roerich tive. Lecture, workshop with the Ven. Lob- Angeles, CA. (September 2) Contact: Bob El- Museum, New York, NY (September sang Ngodup. New York Open Center. NYC, swick (213) 394-2702 29-October 20) Contact: Daniel Entin (212) NY (July 21) Phowa Course and Empowerment Teach- 864-7752 Concert for Tibet, organized by the YOT ings, Rochester, NY. (September 6-26) Con- "Tibet Awareness Week", Tibet art and ar- DC Committee at the Sylvan Theatre, the tact: Ani Tsering Chodon (716) 454-3844. tifacts, special exhibits,and programs. Buffalo Mall, Washington, DC. July Conact: Betty Tibet Forgotten Land on the Roof of the Museum of Science (September 30-October Rodgers (203) 364-8940 World. A study of the history, culture,and 6) religion of Tibet with Jack Finegan. Present- Tibetan Exhibit of artifacts and photographs AUGUST 1991 ed by Pacific School of Religion. Berkeley, and a Gala opening with Congressional lead- Chaksam-Pa, The Tibetan Dance and Op- CA. (September 5-December 12) (800) ers and Tibetan supporters at the Rotunda era Company Performance, Asian Art Muse- 999-0528 of the Canon House Office Building, um, San Francisco, CA (August 1) Contact: Visions from the Silk Road Exhibition of Washington D.C. (September) Contact: Bet- Lilia Villanueva (415) 751-4500 ink drawings by Philip Sugden and photog- ty Rogers (203) 364-8940 The Value of Friends, A Jataka Tale, spon- raphy by Carole Elchert, Bowling Green State sored and presented by the Whole Art Com- University, Bowling Green, OH (September OCTOBER 1991 pany's Theater, Blue Door, Kalamazoo, MI 6-29) Contact: Philip Sugden (419) 422-0498 Films and Exhibit on Tibet, Boston Public (August 2, 3 and 4) Contact: Steven Nose The Kalachakra Initiation Explained, Lec- Library, Boston, MA (October 1-31) Contact: (313) 973-7252 ture by Lama Pema Wangdak, Director of Marie France Heliere (617) 730-4871 Series of Films on Tibet, Asian Art Muse- Sakya Center, Jacques Marchais Tibetan Gyuto Monks Performance, Civic Audito- um, San Francisco, CA (August 3, 7, 10, 14, Museum, Staten Island, NY (September 8) rium, Santa Cruz, CA (October 4) Contact: and 17) Contact: Lilia Villanueva (415) Contact: Dorothy Reilly (718) 987-3478 Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 751-4500 From the Top of the World: A Window to Losel Dolls Exhibit, An exhibition of dolls Lecture: Jeff Greenwald reading from an Ancient Culture, Art and photo exhibi- made by monks from Drepung Losel Mon- "Shopping for Buddhas", Asian Art Muse- tion. La Mama Gallery, NYC, NY. (Septem- astery. American Museum of Natural Histo- um, San Francisco, CA (August 8) contact: ber 8-October 4) Contact: Mike McCormick ry. New York, NY. (Oct.5) Lilia Villanueva (415) 751-2500 (212) 777-2851 Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Per- Traditional Tibetan Art Meditation and Celebration of Tibetan Culture: Including formance, New Brunswick, NJ (October 5) Tanka painting. Lecture and Workshop with exhibits of Tibetan performing and visual Gyuto Monks Performance, Luther Bur- Pema Wangy»l. New York Open Center, New arts, videos and films on Tibetan history and bank Center, Santa Rosa, CA (October 5) York, (August 9-11) culture, sponsored by Chagdud Gonpa Foun- Contact: Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 Demonstration of Tibetan Carpet Weaving, dation and Trinity County Arts. Weaverville, Timeless Tibet, Slide-Lecture by Peter Writing, Printing. (August 12-17) Contact: CA (September 14-15) Contact: Ngawang Gold, Jaques Marchais Tibetan Museum, CTC Vancouver. Lhautara (714) 594-3620 Staten Island, NY (October 6) Contact: Chaksam-Pa, The Tibetan Dance and Op- Tibet Week Lectures and Exhibits, In Dorothy Reilly (718) 987-3478 era Company Performing Sukyi Nima, Tibet, Photo exhibit by Kevin Bubriski, Gyuto Monks Performance, Zellerbach Au- presented in association with City Celebra- Clark University, Worcester, MA (September ditorium, Berkeley, CA (October 9) Contact: tion. Performed in the music concourse, 15-22) Contact: Kevin Bubriski (802) Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA. (Au- 442-4516 Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts, New gust 15,16,17) Demonic and Divine: Tantric Buddhist Art, York City, NY (October 8-13) Contact: Dean Teaching: Amitayus Limitless-Life Em- six month exhibition, St Louis Museum of Schultz (212) 582-2200 Lhamo Tibetan Folk powerment, Ananda Hall, Los Angeles, CA. Art, St. Louis, MO (September 8-February Opera, from Dharmsala, India. (August 15) Contact: Bob Elswick (213) 1992) Contact: Kay Porter (314) 721-0067 Vajrakilaya Empoerement, by Sakya Trizin, 394-2702 Sand Mandala by Monks from Namgyal October 8-10, Jetsun Sakya Center, PO Box Lecture and Workshop: The Beauty of Life Monastery, St. Louis Museum of Art, (Sep- 1603, Cathedral Station, NY, NY 10025 A Buddhist View of Self-Development. The tember 16-30) Contact: Kay Porter (314) Traditional Tibetan stories of love and Ven. Khenpos Palden Sherah Rinpoche, 721-0067 heroism with a distinctiy Buddhist twist. An- Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. New York Open Presentation on Yaks, An American Yak ita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium, Dickinson Center (August 16) breeder will discuss his work, other Tibetan College, Carlisle, PA. (October 10) Contact: Discovering Inner Peace Through Medita- activities will also take place, including Tibe- Dan Cozort (717) 245-1385 tion. Lecture and workshop with the tan Folk Dancers from Calgary, Osel Shen From the Top of the World: A Window to Ven.Khenpos Palden Sherab Rinpoche and Phen Ling, Missoula, MT (September 21) an Ancient Culture An and photo exhibition. Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. New York Open Contact: Carleen Gonder (406) 542-2110 La Mama Gallery, New York, NY (October Center, (August 17) Tibetan Carpet Weaving Workshop, Brook- 10-27) Contact: Mike McCormick (212) Phowa Retreat, Ananda Hall, Los Angeles, field Craft Center, Brookfield, CT (Septem- 777-2851 CA. (August 26-28) Contact: Bob Elswick ber 21-22) Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) (213) 394-2702 846-7271

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Kalachakra for World Peace, New York, NY Video Presentation by Philip Sugden and Gyuto Monks Performance, Fifth Ave. The- (October 11-24) Contact: Jean Paone (212) Carole Elchert at the Open Center, New atre, Seattle, WA (November 9) Contact: 353-9391 York, NY (October 25) Contact: Nina Ha- Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 • Visions of Perfect Worlds Cathedral of St, gen (212) 219-2527 Gyuto Monks Performance, Hult Center, John the Divine (October 11) Gyuto Monks Performance, Irvine Theatre, Eugene, OR (November 10) Contact: Dan- • Teachings on Nature of Mind, Felt Fo- Philadelphia, PA (October 25) Contact: Dan- ny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 rum, New York (October 11-15) ny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 Sand Mandala by Monks from Namgyal • Ven. Lopon Tenzin Namdhak, Bon Tra- Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Monastery Little Theatre, Kutztown Univer- dition (October 11) Washington University's Edison Theater Se- sity, PA (November 10-24) Contact: Anna • Ven. Trulshig Rinpoche on "Dzog Chen", ries, St. Louis, MO (October 25-26) Contact: Kuo (215) 683-4544 Nyingma Tradition (October 12) Dean Schultz (212) 582-2200 Sand Mandala by Monks from Namgyal • Ven. Tenga Rinpoche on "Mahamudra", Gyuto Monks Performance, Kutztown, PA Monastery Trout Gallery, Dickenson College Kagyu Tradition (October 13) (October 26) Contact: Dannv Rifkin (415) Carlisle, PA (November 10-24) Contact: • Ven. Sakya Trizin Rinpoche on "In- 457-9402 Anna Kuo (215) 683-4544 separability of Samsara and Nirvana", Once Upon A Time.... A storytelling pro- Gyuto Monks Performance, Royce Hall, Los Sakya Tradition (October 14) gram featuring Tibetan and other Asian folk- Angeles, CA (November 14) Contact: Dan- • Ven. Tara Rinpoche on " Union of Bliss tales, Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum, ny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 and Emptiness", Gelug Tradition (Oc- Staten Island, NY (October 27) Contact: Gyuto Monks Performance, University of tober 15) Dorothy Reilly (718) 987-3478 California, Santa Barbara, CA (November 16) • Inner Peace, World Peace Public lecture Longing for Darkness (October 27) New Contact: Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Felt Fo- York Open Center Sounds of Peace by flutist Nawang rum (October 15) "Visions from the Silk Road": Multi-media Khechog, Bradford College, MA. November • The Path of Compassion Teachings by His works by the artists of the Cultural Arts Ex- 16. Contact Person: Peter Waldran (508) Holiness the Dalai Lama, Felt Forum, pedition to the Himalayas and Tibet: Carole 372-7161 New York (October 16-19) Elchert, John Westmore, Philip Sugden, Gyuto Monks Performance, TBA, San Die- Roger Sugden at the Nicholas Roerich Muse- • Ritual Dances Performed by monks from go, CA (November 17) Contact: Danny Rif- um, New York, NY (October 27-November , Felt Forum (Oc- kin (415) 457-9402 17) Contact: Daniel Entin (212) 864-7752 tober 20) Longing for Darkness, Lectures by China Tantric Art: "Imagination and Enlighten- • Kalachakra Initiation His Holiness the Galland (November 20) memt" Paintings, sculptures, and ritual ob- Dalai Lama, Felt Forum (October 21-23) Gyuto Monks Performance, Marin Center, jects on exhibit. Dickinson Trout Gallery, • Viewing of the Mandala Felt Forum (Oc- San Rafael, CA (November 22) Contact: Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. (October Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 tober 24) 27-December 19) Contact: Dan Cozort (717) The Tibetan Flute in the Himalayas by flut- Gyuto Monks Performance, Berkelee School 245-1385 of Music, Boston, MA (October 12) Contact: ist Nawang Khechog, Rubendall Recital Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts St. Hall, Dickinson College, PA. (November 24) Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 Paul, MN (October 29) Contact: Dean Contact Person: Dan Cozort Gyuto Monks Performance, Smith College, Schultz (212) 582-2200 The Sacred Mountain Of Tibet—On Pil- Northampton, MA (October 13) Contact: Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Moor- grimage To Kailas, Photo exhibition by Rus- Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 head, MN (October 20) Contact: Dean sell Johnson and Barbara Iertelli, Nicholas Festival of Tibet Exhibits, Performances and Schultz (212) 582-2200 Roerich Museum, New York, NY (Novem- lectures being planned in the Buffalo area and Longing for Darkness, Lectures by China ber 24-December 15) Contact: Daniel Entin local school districts, Buffalo, NY (October Galland (October 29) Boston Interface (212) 864-7752 14-20) Contact: Martin McGee (716) "Imagination and Enlightenment in Tibe- Snow Leopard, an opera by William Harp- 834-3991 tan Buddhism", Lecture on Tibetan tantric er and Roger Nieboer, performed by Min- Wisdom and Compassion: Sacred Art of iconography and tantric religious concepts. nesota Opera New Music-Theater Ensemble. Tibet Opening, IBM Gallery of Arts and Dickinson College, Carlisle,PA. (October 30) Minnesota, MN (November) Contact: Thup- Sciences, New York, NY (October Contact: Dan Cozort (717) 245-1385 ten Dadak (612) 222-0543 15-December 28) Contact: Robert Murdoch Lam Dre Teaching Cycle Initiations, His "The Future of Tibet", discussion with (212) 745-5214 Holiness Sakya Trizin, complete teaching of Rinchen Dharlo, personal representative of Sand Mandala by Monks from Namgyal the sutra and tantra, Silver Spring, MD the Dalai Lama in New York, and others will Monastery, IBM Gallery of Arts and (October-November) Contact: B.J. Adams review the damage of forty years of Chinese Sciences, New York, NY (October (301) 269-1600 rule of Tibet and discuss changes in China's 15-November 7) Robert Murdoch (212) "Sun and Moon", photo exhibit by Marcia policy toward Tibet and U.S. policy toward 745-5214 Keegan of New Mexico. A photo collage that China. Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. "Without Tibet", photo exhibit by John explores the similarities between the Tibe- (November) Contact: Dan Cozort (717) Smart, Peace Museum, Chicago, IL. (Oc- tans and Hopi Indians. Dickinson College, 245-1385 tober 15-December 31) Contact Person: Ann Carlisle, PA. (October-November) Contact: Tibetan Flute, Nawang Kechog, will per- Connors (312) 281-3159 Dan Cozort (717) 245-1385 form his own compositions and improvisa- Gyuto Monks Performance, Tilles Center, tions on the flute. Rubendall Recital Hall, Long Island University, Long Island, NY NOVEMBER 1991 Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. (November) (October 17) Contact: Danny Rifkin (415) Gyuto Monks Performance, Lisner Audito- Contact: Dan Cozort (717) 245-1385 457-9402 rium, Washington, DC. (November 1) Con- Tibet on Film, A series of excellent Gyuto Tantric Monks Choir, performance, tact: Danny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 documentary films: "Lama king", on the Dickinson College, Philadelphia, PA. Con- Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts Tibe- Dalai Lama; "Lost Mystery", pre-1959 tact: Dan Cozort (717) 245-1385 tan Losell Dolls Slide-Lecture by Kim Yeshe, Tibet; "Tantra of Gyuto", Tibetan religious Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts, Nash- Jacques Marchais Tibetan Museum, Staten education; "Lion Roar", another high Lama, ville, TN (October 24) Contact: Dean Schultz Island, NY (November 3) Contact: Dorothy the Karmapa; "Sound of Wisdom", Gyuto (212) 582-2200 Reilly (718) 987-3478 monks performance in New York; and Gyuto Monks Performance, Town Hall, 1991 Year Of Tibet, Exhibit of Photos and "White Lotus", Tibetan landscapes, faces, New York, NY (October 24) Contact: Dan- Art Objects, University Museum, Indiana and culture. Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA. ny Rifkin (415) 457-9402 University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA (November) Contact: Dan Cozort (717) (November 8-30) Contact: Anna Kuo (215) 245-1385 683-4544

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The vol- NEW! capacities. Also, since a significant scholars, down to the modern —Lobsang Lhalungpa. ume begins with an introduction THE BEAUTIFUL ORNA- part of the Tibetan commentary period. Three major types of "The Great Kagyu Masters: The by H.H. Sakya Trizin, one of the MENT OF THE THREE VI- tradition employs the debate style scholastic literature have devel- Golden Lineage Treasury is a com- most highly esteemed Tibetan SIONS, by Ngorchen Konchog as the principal means of convey- oped in this regard: presentations pilation of many important writ- lamas who is proficient in this sys- Lkundrub, foreword by H.H. Sakya ing philosophical concepts, in or- of the tenet system as a whole; syl- ings elucidating the origin of the tem. 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Drawn from Raghu Rai makes this book the TWENTY JATAKA TALES, re- museums and private collections gestions that can be put to work most powerful record of the spirit tory and rationally coherent. immediately in life situations to told by Noor Inayat Khan, illus. by around the world, almost half of and struggles of the Tibetan H. Willebeek Le Man. 154pp., 21 NEW! the pieces have never before ap- keep alive to the perfection of ev- people. ery moment and to be truly awake. illus. #ITTJT $9.95 THE WHEEL AND THE DIA- peared in publication, nearly all NEW! Drawn from famous legends con- MOND: The Life of Dhardo are reproduced here for the first NEW! THE TRAINING OF THE cerning the former lives of the Tulku, by Dharmachari Suvajra. time in color. THE PRACTICE OF ZEN BUDDHIST MONK, by Buddha, these twenty stories tell 159pp. #SBWD $12 The text offers unprecedented KALACHAKRA, by Glenn H. D.T. 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The basis of Tibetan tant issues such as the relationship #DSTPJGPW $8 of world peace and inner peace. medicine, astrology and other traditional sciences, Kalachakra teachings are given Practicing the Dharma after a re- Peppering his address with his by the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan teachers to large audiences in the spirit treat with the same alive attention wonderful spontaneous wit, the of the universal brother- and sisterhood of humanity. and nurturing wisdom as during Nobel Peace Laureate reminded The Practice of Kalachakra presents an excellent overview of tantric path to the retreat. the audience of the fact that we are enlightenment and details the yogic practices of the Kalachakra Tantra. THE VISION, (1) #DSTPJGV $8 social animals and must learn live Exploring the energy that vision together in order to achieve hap- KALACHAKRA SAND MAN- HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA, by has to move us toward creating piness and as well as survive. DALA POSTER, 24 x 35" changes in our life. Highly recommended. Daniel Cozort 192pp. #SYKP $15 #SLBKHYT $10.95 Large, full-color photo reproduc- Ajahn Sumedho NEW VIDEO! For anyone interested in practicing tion of the sand mandala con- BREATHING SPIRIT INTO THE FUTURE OF TIBET, The Kalachakra, this book is a great structed in the American Museum FORM (1) #DSTPASBS $10.50 Tibet Fund. 20 min. #POFT $15 general presentation of tantra and of Natural History, New York Appreciating the life force that donation. in addition has a special section City. your spirit breathes into the This is the most concise presenta- comparing the completion stages KALACHAKRA SAND MAN- practice. tion of the Tibet issue on video. of the Guhyasamaja and As an educational tool, it would Kalachakra systems. DALA POSTCARD, #SYKC PRACTICE OF INNER $.75 LISTENING (1) #DSTPASPI $8 enhance any presentation on the KALACHAKRA: RITE OF Same image as poster only in post- Learning to listen to the inner problems in Tibet. Highly recom- INITIATION, by Dalai Lama card size. sound of silence as a way to quiet mended. and Hopkins. 511 pp. #WIBKKRI GARUDA POSTCARDS $.75 and center the mind. NEW VIDEO! $22.95 ea. THE RETURN TO THE THE AGONY OF TIBET, by For the first time, a tantric initia- Traditional thangka images. SOURCE (1) #DSTPASRS Galen Rowell. 60 min. #AVAT tion ritual is presented in detail in GAC3 Kalachakra Deity $10.50 $29.95 English. KALACHAKRA EMBLEM Taking refuge in Buddha's way of America's pre-eminent na- NOTECARDS $12 for 10 cards knowing the truth of reality ture/adventure photographer and KALACHAKRA TANTRA, KALACHAKRA DEITY plus envelopes. #HCNC2 These through a reflective, observing author shares his moving portraits Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. 180 pp. POSTER 11 x 17 1/2" are full-color cards of the mind. of a country torn by politics and #LTKT $12.00 #TBPOKD $2.00 Kalachakra mantra. environmental devastation. 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CHEN DESIGN TEESHIRTS Topics include: the initiations, Because we think you'll enjoy it, $14, #ABSHIRTK & NEW VIDEO! vows and pledges, cultivating the we are selling it at a reduced price. #ABSHIRTD QUANTUM HEALING, featur- generation and completion stages, At the bottom of the poster are the ing Dr. Deepak Chopra. #HFQH mantras associated with the deity, These are 4-color on white 100% energy centers, winds, drops, tak- $49.95 written in Tibetan. cotton high-grade shirts in M, L, ing the three bodies as the path, XL. Choose either the Kalachakra Dr. Chopra is a practicing endocri- and day and night yogas. symbol or Dzogchen design. zn nologist and former chief of staff at the New England Memorial MHLARSPA Hospital in Mass. He was trained HEr^' ^WRl in India, his birthplace, and incor- porates the latest findings of mod- iWiMlff NEW MUSIC TAPE! ern medicine with the Ayurveda. 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For our complete list check both issues of the Snow Lion.

NEW! CRYSTAL BUDDHAS, by Henry Mettier. #HMCB $60 These are exceptionally fine en- gravings of a Medicine Buddha on a single terminated quartz crystal. The crystal is high-quality optical quartz and measures 2 to 3". It is a perfect instrument for medita- tion, healing or blessing. These Medicine Buddha crystals have received very positive feedback from our customers. NEW! NEW! CRYSTAL PENDANTS, by PRAYER FLAGS-Support Henry Mettier. $250 Tibetan Nuns, $12 for set of five Very detailed, finely crafted quartz #PDPF pendants of Tara and a 4-arm NEW! This is a set of traditional prayer Chenrezig. They measure 1" long flags in the five colors with wind- x 3/4" wide x 1/2" thick. They SHIPMENT OF EXQUISITE HAND-WOVEN horse and other animals and man- have a gold band and loop for a tras printed on them. They are chain. They are cut so that the 100% WOOL TIBETAN CARPETS pre-strung for easy hanging and long axis of the crystal comes out look great. The Tibetan nuns of Encouraged by the response that we have signs that are more mass-marketable but lack Lobsering, India have made these of the front of the Buddha. received to our Tibetan carpets, we have now the refined look of these new carpets. You may #HMCPT Tara and will receive payment for them commissioned the manufacture of beautiful be interested to know that a number of these as they sell. The purchase of one #HMCPC 4-arm Chenrezig high-quality traditional style carpets. The de- are hard-to-find Tibetan Tiger Rugs. set of flags will feed a nun for a signs selected were from photos of carpets in The new carpets vary in pile density and the month. museum publications we've been admiring but price varies according to this and according to were unable to find. Tibetan weavers were lo- the size (most are approximately 3 x 6'). Please MEDICINE cated who could produce them. We don't think contact us for photos of available carpets. Prices NEW you have seen carpets like these before since will begin at $450. BUDDHA weavers have, for some time, been selling de- A beautiful full-color, fine art print of the Healing Buddha by art- ist Robert Beer. Printed on high qualit\ art paper. FREE TIBET! II \ I'6. full cola: $-5.1)1) "FREE TIBET'' Bumper Stickers #SLTBS $1.50 Help keep Tibet in the public awareness by displaying this "Free .*>iS%$2? ..* Tibet" sticker on your bumper or anv prominent place. One size fits "FREE TIBET" Buttons 2 1/2" all! Diameter. #SLFTB-W (white), #SLFTB-G (blue-green) $1 NEW ART PRINTS! TIBETAN FLAG, 36 x 54" # White on Blue Green or vice versa. These are gold on black and red POTF1 $20 TIBETAN FLAG PIN, #SLFP on gold thangka images by the This flag is well-designed and is $1 great artist Robert Beer. The Red on Gold, 9 x 11" $4 ea. printed on polyester. Wear the Tibetan flag to show your colors are very striking and the im- Abhayakaragupta #RBA support for Tibet. ages well-drawn. Khedrub Je #RBKJ NEW T-SHIRTS! Gold on Black, 12 x 15" $6 ea. Milarepa #RBM #RBY MEDITATION CUSHIONS Exquisite 100% cotton, 4-color Guhyasamaja #RBG Carolina Morning Designs shirts in M, L, XL. Red on Gold, 12 x 15" $6 ea. Vajrapani #RBV produces high-quality cushions at Double Dorje on black shirt # Nagarjuna #RBN Gold on Black, 18 x 23" $12 ea. competetive prices and ensures TGDD $14 Padmasambhava #RBP Kalachakra #RBK customer satisfaction. These hand- Potala on maroon shirt #TGP $14 crafted cushions are available in six Year of Tibet on white shirt # colors: burgundy, royal blue, for- TGYT $14 est green, plum, navy blue and Tibet Flag on white shirt #TGTF black. Specify the color of your $14 choice. We plan to fill orders Tibet Svmbol on black shirt * promptly, but it may take up to 4-5 TGTS $14 weeks for delivery. 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ORDER DIRECT FROM or MASTERCARD (send your SHIPPING CHARGES: and garbage. Just as it is unneces- DR. LOBSANG RABGAY name as it appears on the card, num- Airmail Sea Mail sary to cliscriminate against garbage INTRODUCTION TO BUDD- MERIDIAN TRUST: ber and expiration date. since the elements of compost give HIST PSYCHOTHERPY, 4 hrs., their complete line of VHS Merid- All payments by credit card 1 tape $11 $ 8 rise to the elements of flowers so too 2 tapes 23 11 $110 (3 tapes) ian Trust Films in NTSC (N. must be quoted in pounds Ster- it is unnecessary to discriminate TIBETAN MEDICINE: AN American) video format. In addi- ling. To arrive at the cost in £s 3 26 16 against anger or hatred since the 4 28 17 INTRODUCTORY LECTURE, tion to the excellent talks captured Sterling, divide the dollar price (of energy of delusions can be trans- 2 hr., $70 (1 tape) on these films, many of these valu- both program price and postage) 5 32 28 formed into love and understanding. able teachings contain some of the by 1.7. (Please note that the price 6 32 28 VEN. DR. 7 34 30 VEN. KALU RINPOCHE TENZIN CHOEDAK last records of great lamas. For on your statement will be again BARDO, 45 min., $50 (1 tape) 8 37 33 CANCER AND AIDS: The View shipping, handling and insurance, converted to to $s). An interview with the late Ven. please refer to the chart and indi- 9 37 33 of Tibetan Medicine, 2 hrs., $64 10 40 36 Kalu Rinpoche and teachings on the cate whether you want air or sea The figures in the next column are experiences of the consciousness in (2 tapes) shipping. The videos will be sent based on the total number of tape NEW ON NTSC the period after death. THE PRINCIPLES OF TIBE- from London so please allow 4 cassettes in your order and include TAN MEDICINE, 5 hrs., $124 (2 AN INTRODUCTORY EXPLA- THE NATURE OF MIND, 2 hrs. tapes) weeks for delivery by air and postage, packaging and handling 30 min., $80 (2 tapes) longer by sea. The orders will be and either registration or insur- NATION OF THE EMPOWER- NEW! filled as quickly as possible. You ance depending on the quantity of MENT INTO THE KALA- VEN. SUMEDHO KEN JONES CHAKRA TANTRA, Rikon, can send checks or charge it on VISA tapes in the package. THE BUDDHIST IDEA OF A CARING AS A SPIRITUAL Switzerland, July 1985. Dr Alex- PERFECT SOCIETY, 1 hr., $50 ander Berzin, 7 hrs, $152 PRACTICE, 1 1/4 hr. $55 (1 tape) (1 tape) This excellent talk explores the THE FULL EMPOWERMENT THE FAMILY, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) different levels of motivation HIS HOLINESS INTO KALACHAKRA TAN- involved when caring for the sick TRA, Rikon, Switzerland, July, PRACTICE IN LAY LIFE, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) and dying. He explores awareness, 1985. Translated by Prof. Jeffrey acceptance and generosity of spirit THE DALAI LAMA Hopkins, 8 hrs, $166 TOWARDS THE FUTURE, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) as vital elements of caring as a This material is available to initiates spiritual practice. only and orders must be accompanied HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI by authorization from a Tibetan LAMA: An Interview by Jona- Lama. CULTURAL/ than Landaw, 30 min., $30 (1 H.H. SAKYA TRIZIN tape) THE NATURE OF MIND, 1 hr. DOCUMENTARY In a remarkably frank interview, 30 min., $62 (1 tape) His Holiness speaks about his role THE TEACHING OF BUD- FOR CHILDREN! monks and local villagers perform and responsibility as a Dalai Lama DHA IN EVERYDAY LIFE, 1 hr. BUDDHISM IN FOCUS: The the rituals. and gives advice on how to con- 30 min., $62 (1 tape) Life and Teachings of the Buddha, AVALOKITESHVARA: The duct oneself in the world. THE TRIPLE VISION, 6 hrs., Part 1, 30 min., $64 (1 tape) Dalai Lama in Europe 1982, 40 AN OVERVIEW OF TIBETAN $138 (3 tapes) Specifically produced to introduce min., $50 (1 tape) BUDDHISM WITH A COM- children between 10 and 15 years to BIRTH OF A BUDDHA, 18 MENTARY ON BODHICHAR- VEN. TSENZHAB the life and teachings of the Bud- min., $44 (1 tape) YAVATARA, 11 hrs., $180 (6 tapes) SERKONG RINPOCHE dha. A dramatised explanation of THE DALAI LAMA OF TB3ET: This is an excellent overview of A KIND HEART, 1 hr., $50 (1 the Four Noble Truths and the 25 Years in Exile, 52 min., $50 (1 Tibetan Buddhism with the main tape) Noble Eight-fold Path. tape) emphasis on the four tantras, Discusses the four thoughts that BUDDHISM IN FOCUS: The DAILY LIFE IN A TffiETAN H.H. THE DALAI LAMA Dzogchen, and the chapters on turn the mind to dharma, renunci- Buddhist Way of Life, Part 2, 30 MONASTERY, 30 min., $50 (1 lape) patience and meditation from the ation, and the development of dedi- min., $64 (1 tape) This film is an intimate portrayal of cated being—bodhicitta. Drawing upon life and practice in A BUDDHIST MONK: The Bodhicharyavatara. His Holiness the everyday life in a Bonpo mon- Buddhist communities in Britain Dalai Lama of Tibet, 11 Days in went into great detail on many tan- LAMAZOPA astery in the Himalayan foothills in and India, this program covers pil- England, 40 min., $36 (1 tape) trie topics. There was a question NEW! Northern India. It offers a unique and answer session each day. grimage and worship at Bodhgaya, look at the customs and rituals of In April, 1988, His Holiness gave THE PURPOSE OF MEDITA- India, a traditional Buddhist cele- teachings in London, addressed Teaching given in London, April TION, 2 hrs., $70 (1 tape) Bon, the pre-Buddhist religion of 1988. bration, Zen Buddhist stories, var- Tibet—a lesser known aspect of the global conference on Human With great humor, Lama Zopa ious forms of meditation practice, Survival in Oxford and met exten- NEW! shows how neither friends, money, Tibetan culture. the monastic training in the Tibe- DEBATE IN THE TIBETAN sively with the media. A BUDD- THE PATH OF NON- nor reputation are the key to hap- tan Buddhist communities in India piness and satisfaction. He explains TRADITION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) HIST MONK is a personal profile VIOLENCE, 1 hr. 30 min., $62 and interviews with respected Bud- the importance of compassion, and HHDL VISITS EUROPE, 1986, of His Holiness and presents him (1 tape) Talk given in Stockholm, dhist teachers from both the Ther- gives a very clear explanation of 40 min., $50 (1 tape) in his various roles as teacher, Sweden in the fall of 1988. avadin and Mahayana traditions. exiled leader and international emptiness. SACRED MUSIC, SACRED KALACHAKRA 1974, 1 hr., $50 UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILI- spokesman for peace. VEN. KYABJE DANCE, 1 1/4 hrs., $36 (1 tape) (1 tape) TY IN A NUCLEAR AGE, 30 A MAN OF PEACE, 30 min., ZONG RINPOCHE The monks from Drepung Losel- REMEMBER TIBET, 1 hr., $50 min., $30 (1 tape) ing Monastic College on tour in the (1 tape) $36 (1 tape) His Holiness delivered an impas- THE BASIS OF THE SPIRITU- In December 1989, His Holiness AL PATH, 2 hrs. 30 min., $80 (1 UK performing a variety of ritual THREE GREAT MONASTER- sioned speech in April, 1988 on dances. IES, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) the Dalai Lama visited Norway to the necessity of developing univer- tape) receive the Nobel Peace Prize in SOUNDS OF TIBET, 2 hrs., $36 After 30 years of hard work and sal responsibility—"the universal THE PRINCIPLES OF THE reconstruction the three 'pillars' of Oslo. While there, he also visited religion"—in order for humanity SPIRITUAL PATH, 4 hrs., $110 (1 tape) The Tibetan Inst. of Performing the Gelug study and worship are Trondheim and Bergen, and the to survive in the nuclear age. (2 tapes) Artie region of Samiland. The Arts from Dharamsala, India on functioning as important centers for PROFESSOR tour in the UK performing tradi- the refugees. We follow them dur- Meridian Trust video crew Other Films by His Holiness the travelled with him and were grant- NAMKHAI NORBU tional Tibetan dances. ing the New Year festivities, The Dalai Lama: Great Prayer Festival, and during ed frequent access to His Holiness. DHARMA: The Meaning of Exis- SOTO ZEN CONTRIBUTION OF THE tence, 2 hr. 45 min., $85 (2 tapes) the daily routine. The resulting documentary is SERENE REFLECTION MEDI- unique in that it captures the qual- INDIVIDUAL TO WORLD DZOGCHEN IN DAILY THE TIBETAN QUESTION, 12 PEACE, 1 hr 15 min., $55 (1 tape) TATION, 31 min., $30 (1 tape) min., $20 (1 tape) ities that so distinguish His Holi- BEHAVIOR, 1 hr. 30 min., $62 (1 How does one learn to sit still with ness: his warmth and wisdom, his DZOGCHEN, 4 hrs., $110 (2 tape) This program was produced for tel- an alert and bright attitude of evision and was broadcast the day compassion and humor. tapes) THE DZOGCHEN RITE, 1 hr., mind—allowing thoughts and feel- $50 (1 tape) His Holiness received the Nobel COMPASSION & NON- THE ESSENCE OF BUD- ings to arise and pass away natural- Peace Prize. It examines the pres- SEM-DZIN: 21 Ways of Focuss- VIOLENCE, 38 min., $40 (1 DHIST PHILOSOPHY, 65 ly? This introduction to zazen sirring ent situation in Tibet and presents ing the Mind, 2 hr., $70 (1 tape) tape) mins., $52 (1 tape) shows how to start this practice for His Holiness' views on non-violence THE THREE TESTAMENTS yourself. A number of suitable sit- During his visit to Norway to THE ESSENCE OF as the only means of resolving the receive the Nobel Peace Prize, His OF GARAB DORJE, 1 hr. 15 ting postures are demonstrated. Tibetan situation. It carries excerpts MAHAYANA BUDDHISM, 1 min., $55 (1 tape) What happens when you sit and Holiness gave a number of talks. hr., $50 (1 tape) from an exclusive interview with His This talk, given in Trondheim on VEN. LAMA how you can carry over the medita- Holiness soon after the announce- Dec. 14, 1989, best encapsulates THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAN- tion into everyday life are explained. ment of his winning the 1989 Nobel SITION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) SOTO ZEN BUDDHISM, 42 the spirit of the tour. His Holiness NEW! Peace Prize; scenes of Tibetans In THE GIFT OF PEACE: A Mes- min., $34 (1 tape) Lhasa celebrating the news of His speaks of the value of non-violence DEATH & TRANSFERENCE sage for All Faiths, 1 hr., $50 (1 This film shows how the serene Holiness' award; scenes of the Chi- as a path to world harmony and of OF CONSCIOUSNESS, 1 3/4 how developing sltruism makes for tape) reflection meditation (zazen) of the nese police brutally suppressing hrs., $65 (1 tap) Soto School is practiced. Soto Zen peaceful demonstrators in Lhasa in a happier person. He also makes HHDL VISITS CHRISTIAN An excellent introduction to the an appeal for support for Tibet. emphasizes the practice of medita- march 1988; scenes of deforestation AND BUDDHIST COMMU- subject of death for the general tion, the keeping of the Buddhist and the export of timber from Tibet THE FUTURE OF RELIG- NITIES, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) viewer as well as for students of precepts and the awakening of the to China and excerpts from inter- ION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBIL- Buddhism. heart of compassion and expressing views with Chinese students speak- In a very direct and uncomplicat- ITY TOWARDS WORLD EXTRACTING THE it through selfless activity. ing out in favor of Tibetan ed way, His Holiness teaches that PEACE, 90 min., $62 (1 tape) ESSENCE, 2 hr. 45 min., $85 (2 MORNING SERVICE AT A independence. This program will be negative mental attitudes give rise tapes) SOTO ZEN MONASTERY, 22 of particular interest to Tibet sup- to suffering and that the antidote PEACE: A Goal of All Religions, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF min., $20 (1 tape) port groups internationally. is provided by a variety of spiritu- THE PATH, 1 hr. 45 min., $65 (1 Filmed at Throssel Hole Priory in TWO TIBETAN NUNNERIES, PEACE THROUGH HUMAN al techniques. His Holiness con- tape) England, this program captures the 30 min., $40 (1 tape) UNDERSTANDING, 1 hr., $50 cludes that the future of the TANTRA: The Experience of early morning ceremony. TIBET: The Cultural Evolution, 1 (1 tape) various religions lies in the prac- Transformation, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) hr., $50 tice of their adherents. Other Films Available: PEACE OF MIND: Peace in VEN. THICH NHAT HANH A TIBETAN NEW YEAR, VISIONS OF HOPE: The Near Action, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) GREEN TARA INITIATION, 2 ROSES AND GARBAGE: 43 min., $50 (1 tape) Death Experience, 40 min., $50 (1 hrs. 45 min., $60 (1 tape) THE 37 PRACTICES OF A MEDITATION AND PEACE, This program documents the Tibe- tape) His Holiness performed the com- BODHISATTVA, Kalachakra, 2 hrs., $54 (1 tape) tan New Year celebrations carried Explores the individual experiences mon initiation of the Green Tara Rikon, July 1985, 5 hrs., $124 (4 This program documents a teach- out by the monks of the only Bon- of six people who had been clini- which grants the four empower- tapes) ing given in London in 1987 by po community outside Tibet. The cally certified as dead. ments in the form of a blessing. WORLD PEACE, 1 hr., $50 (1 Thich Nhat Hanh in which he foothills of the Himalayas in north- THE WHEEL OF TIME: This was preceded by a lucid tape) explains the dependent nature or ern India provide the bacdrop for Kalachakra Initiation, Switz. 1985, explanation of the initiation. "interbeing" of phenomena the preparations and enactment of 45 min., $38 (see section on through the relationship of roses the annual ceremony whilst the Kalachakra) (1 tape)

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VEN. KHENPO KONCHOG LHAMO FOLK OPERA GYALTSEN RETURNS TO OF TIBET THE USA Lhamo Folk Opera of Tibet will Ven. Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen perform as part of Handier Audito- is a well-established scholar of rium 1991-92 "Music of Asia" se- Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and ries at the University of Iowa, YEAR OF TIBET has excellent experience in medi- October 31, 1991, at 8:00 pm. Con- TIBETAN MEDICAL & tation practice. He was born in tact: Juanita Strait, 319-628-4475. ASTRO. INSTITUTE Tsari, Tibet in 1946 and received Tickets: 319-335-1160; in Iowa There is an update on the price Vajrakilaya Cham Performances his Acarya Degree from the Insti- 1-800-HANCHER. of the greeting cards with enve- Monks from the will present ritual tute for Higher Tibetan Studies in lopes mentioned in the last news- Sarnath, Varanasi. Khenpo next GADEN RELIEF letter. For a package of 10 hand- dances in North America studied under several masters and (October 7th through December 4th 1991) Gaden Relief Projects is the for- painted cards, the price is $11. completed a three-year retreat. eign aid brance of the Gaden Chol- Please contact the Institute at Khara Since then he was appointed the ing Mahayana Buddhist Danda road," Dharamsala 176215, Please call local area for more information abbot of the Drikung Kagyu Line- Distt. Kangra, H.P. India. Please ***** age. He has traveled and taught ex- Meditation Centre. They are help- ing Tibetan refugees in many- send a check; do not send cash. Al- tensively and has established a low 8-10 weeks for delivery. New York, NY October 7-12,16-24 number of centers around the different projects including: Naljorma—the Nuns' Project, Tei:(212)866-4339 world. In addition, Khenpo has Tuberculosis Project, and Tibetan HOLLYHOCK FARM (212)459-4112 written and translated a number of Woodstock, NY October 13-14 texts and books including Prayer Sponsorship Program. For more Hollyhock Farm, on Cortes Is- Flags, The Garland of Mahamudra information contact: Gaden Relief land, British Columbia, announces Tel:(914)679-2560 Practices, In Search of the Stainless Projects, 637 Christie St., Toron- the following upcoming Buddhist Fdiifield.CN October 15 to, Ontario, M6G 3E6 Canada. Ambrosia, and The Great Kagyu courses and retreats: September Tel:(2-12)8664339 Masters—all published by Snow 9-14, Lama Tashi Namgyal presents Tibetan Buddhism. Cost: Canadi- (212)4594112 Lion. Amherst, NY October 24 - 25 Last year Khenpo Rinpoche an $395. Sept. 30-Oct.5, Kristin went back to India to retreat and Penn and James Baraz lead Insight Tel;(506)689-6000 teach in Dehradun for over a year. Meditation Retreat. Cost: $200. Cambridge, MA October 25 - 27 He is returning to America to Oct.l4-Nov.3, Alan Clements offers Tel:(617)482-2614 teach at his centers in Los Angeles, Vipassana Retreat. Cost: $895. To register, or for more information, Washington DC October 27 - San Francisco, Clearwater, Boston November 4 and others. For more information contact Hollyhock Farm, Box 127, contact the Tibetan Meditation Manson's Landing, Cortes Island, Tel:(301)589-3115 Center, Washington, D.C., B.C., Canada V0P 1K0. Tel. Miami, FL November 4 - 7 202-244-6691. 604-935-6465. Tel:(305)945-7315 TARA PROJECT TIBET HOUSE, SOFIA Minneapolis/St. Paul November 7-10 ATISHA FOUNDATION Tel;(612)738-2738 The Tara Project seeks to pre- The Association Bulgaria-Tibet A new center has formed in serve Tibetan culture by helping announces plans to form Tibet Vancouver, BC November 12-19 Kalamazoo, Michigan for the to educate Tibetans to improve House, Sofia, to promote research Tel: (604)271-2651 study of Mahayana Buddhism. It their future and by providing on the relationships between the an- Victoria, BC November 19 - 20 was founded by the Venerable healthcare and nutrition for the cient traditions of Tibet and the aca- Gungru Tulku Rinpoche, Lobsang Tel: (604)3854828 elderly. They invite you to join by demic sciences. A fundraising Yeshi Jampel Gyatso, of the Seattle, WA November 20-25 sponsoring a young Tibetan child exhibition of oil paintings and Gomang College of Drepung or by helping an elderly refugee woodcarvings on Tibetan themes Olympia, WA November 23 Monastery and is one of the few live their later years in improved will be held in New York City dur- Tel: (206)352-2426 centers in the West affiliated with health. The amount needed per ing the Kalachakra Initiation in Oc- San Francisco, CA November 25 - 30 this College. For more information person is $15 per month. Every dol- tober. Funds and other fundraising contact: Atisha Foundation, 1826 Tel: (415)527-7363 lar directly benefits a refugee. For possibilities are sought. Contact Ivan Charter, Kalamazoo, MI Los Angeles, CA November 30 - more information contact: The Tara Andreev, President, Association 49002-4908, 616-383-4168. Project, 51 Prince Street, New Bulgaria-Tibet, 5 Shandor Petioffi December 4 York, NY 10012, 212-966-2404. Str., 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria. Te:(213)388-5992 JACQUES MARCHAIS CENTER OF TIBETAN ART This great museum on Staten Is- land has a terrific schedule of "Year of Tibet" events. To receive their brochure contact them at: 718-987-3500, 338 Lighthouse Ave. Staten Island, NY 10306. His Holiness the Sakya Trizin Head of the Sakya Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism :*>v.?y SUPPORT THE M M: LENINGRAD BUDDHISTS Vajrakilaya Empowerment * *** During the time of the 13th Dalai Lama, Nawang Dorjeeff, his f <« tutor and advisor to the Czar, (October 8th, 9th and 10th, 1991) received permission to build a New York City Tibetan temple in St. Petersburg. His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya Order of Tibetan After the 1917 revolution, Bud- dhism became popular in Russia Buddhism and direct descendent of the royal Khon lineage will kindly and 40 or 50 additional monaster- bestow the major empowerment of Vajrakilaya, complete with ritual dances ies were founded. However, Stalin on October 8th, 9th and 10th, in New York City, at 4:00PM each day. demolished them and put monks in concentration camps. The This is the first time that the complete empowerment of Vajrakilaya of the Khon lineage will be bestowed outside Leningrad temple was given to the of Tibet or India. Initially introduced by Guru Padmasambhava in Tibet in the 9th Century, the Vajrakilaya Tantra was government research institute. transmitted to Khon Nagendra Rashita, who was one of the pioneering masters in both the lineage of the Kilaya In February, 1991 the first Bud- Tantra and the monastic trainings in Tibet. This Tantra was further extolled and taught by , dhist Coalition was legally accept- ed under Soviet law. The new Kunga Gyaltsen Pal Zangpo in the 12th Century when the original Kiiaya Tantra was rediscovered in Shang Seg Buddhist sangha is centered Shing Monastery. around the Leningrad temple and One of the highest tantric teachings in the Buddhist Tradition, Vajrakilaya is the manifestation of the H.H. the Dalai Lama is the head compassionate activities of all the Buddhas in wrathful form. The Vajrakilaya Tantra explains the essential means to of the organization. The goal of overcome directly the obstacles to peace, happiness, and spiritual progression. Containing the complete esoteric this organization is to provide path to , this Tantra is especially effective in times of spiritual degeneration. Buddhists of all traditions Buddhist teachings and to help their society by creating or- are invited to attend. To register, please make checks payable to "Vajrakilaya Empowerment". Monks and nuns phanages, hospitals, child-care, are requested to register free of charge. Refunds are made until September 6th. educational centers and religious colleges for the study of Bud- dhism. Since the only money they Please mail check of $140.00 per person and registration form to Jetsun Sakya, PO BOX 1603, NY NY 10025 can obtain is from personal sources, they are appealing to sym- Name: pathetic people to help them. You Address: Phone(day) (evening) may send a tax free contribution to: Wisdom's Goldenrod, Center for Philosophic Studies, PO Box 40, Hector, NY 14841.

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