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VOLUME 5, NUMBER 1 SNOW LION PUBLICATIONS PO BOX 6483, ITHACA, NY 14851, (607)-273-8506 TIBETANS AND NAVAJO INDIANS IN SPIRITUAL DIALOGUE by Peter Gold

A special spiritual encounter ideal beings—their deities—abide. took place at the Museum of In- The most vivid tools of this trans- dian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, formation into holiness/whole- , on December 12, ness/healing are the "sand 1989. paintings" or sand . Navajo chanter ("medicine- Mr. Francisco's sand painting man") Lesley Francisco joined described an episode in the Bless- Topgyal and ing Way's "mythic" teachings monks from Shartse College of concerning four Holy People (tute- Ganden in an experien- lary deities) responsible for think- tial dialogue structured around the ing, planning and creating this, creation, consecration and use of the Navajos' fifth world-reality. sand mandalas in their respective Since he worked alone, Mr. Fran- healing traditions. cisco chose the more simple sand For several days prior to this eve- rendition which takes linear rath- er than circular form. But their ning, Mr. Francisco had been con- Photo: Don Farber structing a sand painting derived meanings are identical. His dry from the Blessing Way of painting depicted Holy People of the Navajo religion. Blessing Way the four directions sitting in the Statement of His Holiness the Dalai teachings and practices serve to es- creation hogan-dwelling. tablish and maintain health, They include Talking God, the wealth and good fortune in Nava- leader divinity of the pantheon. on the Occasion of the 31st Anniversary of the jo life. Their intent and techniques He embodies the east, the dawn correspond quite closely with the and the processes of thought. He Tibetan National Uprising Day Tibetan practices of Dolma () compares closely with the leading and the Tsewang, or Life Em- tantric Buddha, Dorje Sempa sorbed. In Inner Mongolia, only Thirty one years ago today, the Therefore, I urge the Chinese (Vajrasattva). His complement, 2.6 million Mongols remain sur- powerment. rose up against the leadership not to resist the trend Calling God (like Amitabha- rounded by 18 million newly ar- Working over a period of sever- Chinese occupation of . In of change but to consider the Opame) is of the Western quarter rived Chinese. More than fifty al days, the Shartse monks creat- commemorating this momentous problems of the Tibetan and Chi- of the Navajo . Between percent of Eastern Turkistan are ed a large sand painting next to event in the history of our coun- nese peoples with imagination and that of Mr. Francisco. Their sand them stand the Blessing Way di- now Chinese while in Tibet, the try, I extend my greetings to ev- broad-mindedness. I believe that vinities of the South and North six million Tibetans are outnum- mandala derives from the Healing ery Tibetan. Today, we remember repression will never crush the de- respectively: Holy Boy and Holy bered by 7.5 million Chinese im- Buddha tantric lineage whose pur- those brave Tibetans who gave up termination of any people to live Girl. They are shown surrounded migrants. pose is the maintenance of the life their lives for the freedom of in freedom and dignity. The Chi- force of the patient/practitioner. by a rainbow goddess who creates Naturally, the non-Chinese peo- Tibet. We also express our deep nese leadership must look at the an aura of protection—separating ple are restive. Unless 's For both Navajos and Tibetans the admiration for our people's cour- problems of China itself and the their sacred reality from the pro- leadership can take steps to as- "patient" suffers not from a clas- age and determination in the Tibetan issue with new eyes and fane, much as does the rainbow- suage their feelings, there is every sifiable "disease" so much as from struggle for freedom even under fresh . Before it is too late, like Mountain of Fire ring in ev- likelihood that serious problems being out of harmony with those the most brutal martial law regu- they must listen to the voice of rea- primal forces of the cosmos which ery Tibetan mandala. son, nonviolence, and moderation will arise in the future. It is imper- The Shartse monks created an lations. ative, I believe, for China to learn simultaneously operate within his Today, as we contemplate the fu- which is spoken by the Tibetan or her own body/. Both cul- elaborate, circular a lesson from the Soviet Union and ture of our Tibet, we cannot help people and by China's own (as would the Navajo, pending in particular to follow the example tures, in fact, associate bodily ac- but think about the historic events students. tions, expressivity (speech) and availability of enough sand- set by President Gorbachev who is of the past year. In China the Despite the claims of Chinese painters). Their sand mandala was seeking to solve similar problems mind with the primal elements of popular movement for democracy propoganda millions of non- oriented to the four directions, ele- through dialogue and com- earth, air, fire and water, and place was crushed in last June's unre- Chinese people living in areas ments and colors, according to the promise. The government of Chi- major emphasis on mind as the strained violence. But I do not be- presently under the People's tantric scheme of enlightened wis- na needs to realize that the fundamental source of illness and lieve that the demonstrations were Republic of China suffer all kinds doms and actions. The Navajo, problems it faces in the non- its cure. in vain. Rather, the spirit of free- of discrimination. The Chinese likewise, have a well-developed Chinese areas under its rule are not Accordingly, Navajos and Tibe- dom has been rekindled among themselves admit that even after system of wisdoms and actions as- merely economic. At root they are tans have created very similar ritu- the Chinese people and China can- forty years of communist rule sociated with the cardinal points, political and, as such, can only be als for leading the "patient's" not escape the impact of this spir- these areas are backward and poor. primal elements, colors, and tute- solved by political change. flawed body/mind into an ideal it of freedom which is sweeping However, the most disturbing ef- Continued on page 4 To bring about a peaceful and state such as that in which their through many parts of the world. fect of Chinese policy towards peo- reasonable solution to the question Extraordinary changes are oc- ple in these areas is the of Tibet, I proposed the Five-Point curring in Eastern Europe: events demographic transformation Peace Plan and the Strasbourg which have set the pace for social which has been imposed upon Proposal. Even after the imposi- and political change throughout them. In virtually every area new tion of martial law in Tibet we the world. Similarly, Namibia has Chinese immigrants have become the majority community. Man- proposed to hold preliminary gained its independence from Continued on page 15 South Africa and the South Afri- churia has been completely ab- can government has taken the first steps towards the dismantling of Catalog Contents: Cookbooks 33 apartheid. It is encouraging to note Items 20 Health & Fitness 33 that these changes are the result of Snow Lion Tibet Cards 24 History & Politics 29 Cards, Prints, Posters 25 Language 28 a genuine people's movement, and Women's Studies 28 basically due to the irrepressible Computer Software 43 Video Dharma 42 28 human desire for freedom and jus- Audio Tapes 26 Native America 41 tice. 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"As I always say, every one of tance of compassion for society, us has a responsibility. So we must humor and spontaneity which are and for the younger generation a familiar part of His Holiness' each take that responsibility and who represent the future of hu- try to contribute our own in- character. In a brief stopover at manity. Vajrapani Institute, one of the dividual share. Let us try to have On world peace he reiterated his a better world, a happier world, crown shouted out, familiar call: "True world peace style, "We love you!" His Holi- happier human beings. What I can only be achieved through ness stopped in his tracks, and usually call 'my '—the per- mental peace. Mental peace grinned at them. "Thank you very manent cessation of all emotional springs from the genuine realiza- much," he said, and then with a negative thoughts—that's my pri- tion that all human beings are vate business, my private nirvana. glint of mischievous playfulness in brothers and sisters. Even though his eye, blew them a big kiss. Af- Now what we really need is nir- there are some different ideologies, ter his public talk in Santa Cruz vana for society; a happier human political and economic systems, His Holiness was on the point of community and a society fully these are only secondary; the most climbing into his car when he committed to lovingkindness. important point is that we are all spotted a group of local people, That is what we want. And that is the same human beings, living on who had been catching the live ra- what we can build. And for that one small planet. For our very sur- dio broadcast of his talk, sitting on everyone has a responsibility. As vival, we need other continents the grass outside the auditorium. for my own nirvana, I can pursue and other people; we depend on One of them called out "Free that by myself; that's my the co-operation of other human business!" Tibet!", at which he immediately beings. It is quite clear that only headed off towards them, throw- This is how His Holiness the by first developing inner peace is ing security personnel, police and Dalai Lama concluded his teach- there a real hope or chance of photographers into disarray. He ings in San Jose, California on Oc- keeping a lasting world peace." greeted them all, shaking there tober 9, 1989, where, for the first Tracing the principle of cooper- hands and beaming at them. time in the , he had ation from the level of particles to There were hardly any who did given teachings on Dzogchen and cells, to technology and in the not have tears in their eyes. Padmasambhava conferred the unique Empower- community, he emphasized the Originally scheduled to be held ment of Padmasambhava and his role of an active compassion in so- in Santa Cruz, the Dzogchen Eight Manifestations, one of the else has championed the cause of piercing wisdom and humor, His ciety. At the same time, he iden- teachings and the empowerment of Pure Vision revelations of the universal brotherhood and sister- Holiness taught on Dzogchen, ex- tified the greatest obstacle to Padmasambhava had to be relocat- "Great Fifth" Dalai Lama. The hood, of reconciliation and for- plaining at first the general ap- compassion as , and spoke on ed when two thousand people had great privilege and blessing of giveness as you have done. At long how to tackle it. He stressed the already registered within the first proach to the Buddhadharma, and sponsoring these teachings in the last the world has truly recognized the teachings of , Ma- importance of patience and toler- few weeks. The only available ven- U.S. came as a result of a long- what so many have known for so ance, and how a sincere attitude of ue large enough was the newly hayana, and Secret . He standing invitation by Sogyal Rin- long." began by underlining how in a altruism can bring true friendship, constructed Student Union Recre- poche and Fellowship. At His Holiness replied: "I con- and break down barriers. "So I ation and Events Center at San traditional setting, teachings such their request, His Holiness had sider this prize to be some kind of as Dzogchen were taught accord- call this feeling a 'genuine realiza- Jose State University, in the heart given Dzogchen teachings in Lon- recognition of my sincere motiva- ing to the experience of the stu- tion of the oneness of the whole of hu- of California's "Silicon Valley." don in 1984 and the same em- tion. So essentially the credit goes dent, with a set period of time manity'. We are all members of one The environment was totally trans- powerment in Paris in 1982. not to that monk Tenzin , specified for each stage of the prac- human family. I think that this un- formed as, guided by Sogyal Rin- Just two days before his arrival but rather to the sincere motiva- tice. He emphasized how consider- derstanding is very important, es- poche's remarkable flair for in Santa Cruz, the news broke that tion of altruism. Every human be- able time should be spent on pecially now that the world is aesthetics and attention to detail, His Holiness had been awarded ing has the same potential for experiencing them in , becoming smaller and smaller. In two rows of exquisite the Nobel Peace Prize. For the compassion; the only question is stressing how real change in a ancient times, even in a small vil- were hung above the stage, includ- teachings sponsored by Rigpa, whether we truly take any care of practitioner can only take place as lage, people were able to exist ing the complete set of visionary that potential and develop it and which were dedicated to World more or less independently. There a result of constant effort and de- thangkas commissioned by implement it in our daily lives. So termination, and that, as Budd- Peace, it could not have been more was not so much need for others' Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, auspicious. On October 7, he gave I hope that more and more peo- hists, such change should be seen co-operation. These days, the eco- as well as the Eight Manifestations his first public address since the ple will realize the value of com- in terms of a long-term evolution, nomic structure has completely of Padmasambhava. The center- passion and follow the path of Nobel announcement in the San- changed, so that modern econo- over aeons and billions of lives. piece, directly above His Holiness' altruism. As for myself, since I be- His Holiness pointed out the ta Cruz Civic Auditorium, where mies, relying on industry, are to- throne, was a huge of two thousand local people flocked came a Buddhist monk that has uniqueness of Dzogchen as a ve- tally different. We are heavily Guru Rinpoche in the form of been my real destiny—for usually to see him. Such had been the de- dependent on one another, and hicle which takes wisdom as the Sampa Lhundrupma, "Fulfill- I think of myself as just one sim- path, in contrast to other vehicles mand for tickets that the box of- also as a result of mass communi- ment of All Aspirations." To His fice had distributed them all ple Buddhist monk, no more and which take the mind as the path. cation, those barriers of the past Holiness' right was the beautiful no less." within forty minutes of opening, are greatly reduced. Today, be- At several points he observed how palace of the 'mandala house' con- Over the next two days, His helpful it could be to have a more some people having queued from cause of the complex interdepen- structed by Rigpa staff and Ven. 5:30 a.m. His Holiness was in- Holiness gave the Dzogchen teach- comprehensive understanding of dence of different factors, every Tenzin Dakpa, His Holiness' ritu- ings, concluding on October 9 troduced by the County's leading crisis on this planet is essentially the Buddhadharma, and of the al master from the Namgyal - with the Empowerment of Pad- different approaches within Tibe- politician and noted conversation- related with another, like a chain astery. Tibetan carpets covered the masambhava and his Eight tan Buddhism. alist Gary Patton, the Chairperson reaction. Consequently it is worth- stage, and Rigpa banners hung of the Santa Cruz County Board Manifestations. This was the "It is of the utmost importance while taking every crisis as a global right and left along the sides of the "Tukdrup Yang Nying" em- of Supervisors, who called His one. Here barriers such as 'this na- that, when one engages in the hall, which was packed to its 5,500 powerment from the Fifth Dalai practice, first of all one should Holiness "one of the great en- tion' or 'that nation', 'this continent' seat capacity. It was a breathtak- vironmental leaders of the world." Lama's "Gyachen Nyer Nga" have a good grounding in the or 'that continent' are just obstacles. ing setting. revelation, which is a cycle classi- His Holiness immediately in- different vehicles of the Buddhad- Therefore today, for the future of As welcomed fied as belonging to the Ancient troduced his theme: the impor- harma. If this is well established, the human race, it is more impor- His Holiness, congratulating him Tradition of , and to the tance of love and compassion at it serves as a very valuable prelimi- tant than ever before that we de- on the Nobel Prize in a tribute to category "Zabmo Daknang," every level of human existence. nary, to enable one to better real- velop a genuine sense of his courage, vision, wisdom and "Profound Pure Visions." From all Comparing human beings to bees, ize the true meaning of Dzogchen brotherhood and sisterhood." determination, the audience im- over the United States and other for which he admitted a particu- teachings themselves. From universal responsibility mediately rose as one in a stand- countries as well, followers of all lar curiosity on account of his "According to the approach of His Holiness turned to the work ing ovation. "This is a triumph," Buddhist traditions, both Tibetan predilection for honey, he conclud- Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, being done to seek a better under- Rinpoche said, "for the Tibetan and others, had been drawn to- ed how much poorer were the hu- handed down by standing between different people and all their hopes, a sig- gether by the opportunity of mans, in their lack of social Rinpoche, the entire spectrum of religions, and thanked those who nal that the world acknowledges receiving these teachings from an responsibility and in their attitude and practice took an interest in the plight of the the justice of their struggle and authority such as His Holiness. towards their fellow human be- can be explained through the fa- Tibetan people. During the time supports their aspirations for free- Many observed that this was the ings. His Holiness lamented the mous quotation of Buddha: 'Mind allotted to questions, he spoke at dom, borne through so much largest gathering they had ever loneliness and suffering to be is devoid of mind, for the nature of greater length about the conditions suffering. It is a message of victo- seen in the West of and prac- found in modern urban society. mind is Clear Light.' The first ele- in Tibet, the position of Tibet and ry for all those throughout the titioners of the Buddhadharma. He had come to Santa Cruz ment of this quotation, 'the mind,' how individuals in the West could world who cherish peace and hu- Both H.E. Dzogchen Rinpoche straight from a series of dialogues encompasses the entire meaning of help. He explained his reaction on man values, and a signal of hope and Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche had with scientists in Newport Beach, the Hinayana teachings, that is the receiving the Nobel Prize, and to encourage all those other peo- been in Santa Cruz during the whose consensus of opinion had teaching based upon the Four No- spoke very clearly and movingly ple who are struggling for their preparations for His Holiness' vis- confirmed that the key cause of the ble Truths. The second part of this on the sources of his optimism for rights and their happiness. It is a it, and Khen Rinpoche gave a mental illness so prevalent in the line, 'is devoid of mind,' encom- the future. By this point in the au- tribute to your unwavering stand number of teachings, one of them world today was a lack of sympa- passes the meaning of all the Wis- ditorium you could have heard a on non-violence, and to your mes- on the evening of October 8, thy and affection. His Holiness il- dom , the second turning of pin drop; His Holiness' conviction sage of compassion and love, where he addressed the gathering lustrated his point by recounting the Wheel of Dharma. And the and inner strength held the au- which has moved so many millions along with Sogyal Rinpoche. Many two touching anecdotes, of how he meaning of the last part of the dience in an atmosphere of vibrant around the globe. And it is the lamas, , and ordained san- had helped a mentally disturbed quotation, 'the nature of mind is intensity as they hung upon his ev- long-awaited confirmation of your gha filled the stage during the person, and on the training of kill- clear light,' embraces the entire ery word. place as the most important teachings, headed by His Emi- er whales at Sea World. He went subject matter of the third turn- During his visit, there were spokesman for world peace in this nence Dagchen Rinpoche. on to speak more about the impor- many moments of that endearing troubled world of ours. For no one With his customary authority, Continued on page 3 SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS & THE DZOGCHEN awareness along with quiet digni- as a person except in you." It was He became a realized master of such as being able to foretell the "It is of the greatest simplicity. ty and humility. In 1985 and in from then on that he became Dzogpachenpo and took a special unseen and leave imprints of his It is what is. Dzogchen, which is 1988, at the invitation of Sogyal known as Dzogchen Pema Rigd- interest in the Buddhist scriptures, hands and feet in solid rock. He beyond conceptions and tran- Rinpoche and Rigpa Buddhist zin, Dzogchen Rinpoche. copying the whole one hundred received teachings from a number scends both grasping and letting of masters, including Jamyang Meditation Centers, he made his go, is the essence of transcenden- In the latter part of his life, he and eight volumes of the Kagyur (the "Word of the Buddha") by Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, and was first visits to the West. tal insight. This is the unchanging was summoned by the Dalai According to the directions of Lama, who told him that he be- hand. It was when the king of granted the title of "Qutuktu" by state of non-meditation in which the Government of Tibet, the H.H. the Dalai Lama, the Dzog- there is awareness but no lieved he was, without any doubt, found him alone copying the Kagyur that he was moved to highest spiritual honor. He devot- chen Monastery is being rebuilt in clinging." the of Tsongkhapa, Kollegal, Mysore, South , who had vowed to serve the establish a printing press at Derge ed all his resources and energy to Jikme Lingpa, to produce the Kagyur and Ten- furthering the Buddhadharma, were it will become a major cen- Nyingma School in a future life. ter for the Nyingmapa teachings. 'The Lion's Roar' With that he instructed him to go gyur. The Second Dzogchen Rin- encouraging the study of specific poche himself founded the teachings, continuous ceremonies His Holiness considers this of very The teaching and realization of and found a Nyingma monastery great importance, granting the site at Dzachukha in . Dzog- printing press at Dzogchen, which and cycles of practice in the study Dzogchen has been passed down and centers. Among a for the monastery close to his own from the primordial Buddha chen Rinpoche set out for Kham later became one of the most well- known in Tibet. At the behest of number of important images he residence. Already monks have en- to the present day with his two greatest students, and rolled and the monastery serves as through an unbroken lineage of when they came to the site of the the King of Derge, he published the writings of a focus for the large Tibetan com- masters. From its first human future monastery, it was just an munity, catering to its spiritual teacher, Garab Dorje, these in- empty valley with a few nomads. (1308-63), such as the "," the "Trilogy of Find- and educational needs. clude Manjushrimitra, Shrinsin- To this day, the stone on which Dzogchen monastery will be- gha, Jnanasutra, and then in Dzogchen Rinpoche first rested ing Comfort and Ease," and his great commentary on Guhyagarb- come a major focal point for the Tibet: Padmasambhava, still bears the imprint of his body. Nyingmapa teachings, and will re- , Vairocana, Yeshe As he sat, undecided as to where ha . Dzogchen was now almost like establish the great living tradition Tsogyal, Longchen Rabjam, Jikme to build the monastery, he put out of Dzogchen, where both study a small protector's , where- a city in size, and famous for the Lingpa and Jamyang Khyentse and practice are equally empha- Wangpo. Among the great Tibe- upon a crow flew down, took the and retreat centers that produced and attracted countless sized. The most important phase tan masters of Dzogchen is the in- offering in its beak and threw it. of the development of the monas- carnate line of Dzogchen The spot where it landed marked renowned scholars and masters of meditation. Among them was the tery is to establish a study college Rinpoches, whose extraordinary, the site of the Dzogchen mon- (Shedra) modeled on the famous sometimes humorous, life-stories astery. great , who rose to fame as a scholar and Dzogchen 'Shri Singh Shedra' of the origi- bear full witness to that totally free The fame of Dzogchen Rin- nal Dzogchen monastery. Provi- and profound understanding that poche attracted students from all master, poet and author, and played a leading part in the 19th- sion of teachers and facilities for caused them to be regarded as liv- over Tibet, and with the help of study are of crucial importance for the King of Derge, the monastery century renaissance of Buddhist ing embodiments of Dzogchen. the young monks who have joined was completed over the years culture and spiritual life in Tibet. The first Dzogchen Rinpoche, constructed at Dzogchen was a the monastery. Four salaried Pema Rigdzin, was born in Kham 1684-5. Dzogchen Pema Rigdzin His free spirit led him away from a monastic lifestyle, and he pre- three-dimensional "Copper teachers provide a well-rounded Riwoche in Eastern Tibet in 1625. passed away at 73, in 1697. The education and instruct the monks monastery he founded, called ferred to stay in retreat, travel or Coloured Mountain" (Pad- He overcame great difficulties in in the traditional branches of Dzogchen Rudam Orgyen Samten live amongst beggars. Scholars masambhava's paradise) made of order to study with about thirty learning. At present all the monks Choling, was destined to become from all four schools of Tibetan various precious gems. masters. He was ordained by the receive lessons in the one room of the largest Nyingmapa monastery Buddhism and Bon came to study During his time, the lamas and 5th Dalai Lama, thereby creating monks at Dzogchen monastery the kitchen/dining hall, which the close link between the Dalai in Kham. It was situated in the with him. Mipham studied at Dzogchen numbered over a thousand, and it having only just been constructed, Lamas and the Dzogchen Rin- Tudam Kyitram Valley, in Kham lacks any fittings or installations. Derge on the border with Lingt- Shedra too, especially under Patrul had over two hundred and fifteen poches which was to endure over branch . Dzogchen As long as the hall is used for class- the centuries to follow. Pema Rigd- sang, the birthplace of the great Rinpoche. Famous for his original monastery had perhaps the best es, it cannot be used for its origi- zin spent much of his life in Tibetan warrior-king Gesar. The commentaries on important Bud- scriptural college and retreat cen- nal purpose. retreats, which included one site is counted as one of the dhist scriptures, which were used ter in the Nyingma and Dzogchen The total construction of the seven-year retreat "on one seat" twenty-five great pilgrimage sites as textbooks in colleges all over tradition. It was also famous for its Shedra, including building materi- and from one to three years in of the Kham region, and the main Tibet, he also wrote on many sub- sacred dances, to which people als, is just over 100,000 rupees (ap- many other places, and he became one associated with the "noble jects. His printed works alone would flock from far and wide. proximately $58,600). renowned all over Tibet. Once qualities" of the Buddhas. Near- came to over thirty-two volumes. In 1959 Dzogchen monastery Water Tank Dzogchen monas- when he was giving him an em- by lie three sacred lakes, and the Jigdral Changchub Dorje, the was razed to the ground by an oc- tery is located in a particularly dry powerment, his master Bakha cave where Padmasambhava first Sixth Dzogchen Rinpoche, was cupying Chinese force, and Dzog- area of southern India, where scar- , realizing the depth of his compounded myrobalan medicine. born in Tsari in 1935. Under the chen Rinpoche, along with the city of water is a major problem. attainment, said: "I have heard of It was in Mongolia that the Sec- tutorship of Gonri, he majority of the lamas and monks, At the moment an old pipe sup- Dzogpachenpo as a teaching, but ond Dzogchen Rinpoche Gyurme was already a master in whom was killed. Barely half a dozen of plies a very limited amount of wa- I have never seen Dzogpachenpo Tekchok Tenzin was born in 1699. many saintly qualities were seen, the monks from Dzogchen ter from the nearby hills, but it is managed to escape into exile. not even sufficient for washing. Building construction requires a Jigme Tenpe Nyima, the Third es of Tantra, Old and New Trans- The Seventh Dzogchen Rin- great deal of water and currently Continued from page 2 Dodrupchen Rinpoche, who was lation School, I sympathize with poche, Jikme Losel Wangpo, was this can only be arranged with not ony a very great scholar but this opinion. I find this particular born in Sikkim in 1964. He was enormous difficulty. New toilets also a great meditator and adept. insight very beneficial and helpful refers specifically not to the Sutras and bathrooms have been com- He had a vast knowledge of both myself in understanding the uni- which are taken as the philosophi- pleted but owing to the water and Tantra, and of both the ty of all the different traditions of cal authority of the Cittamatra shortage these facilities cannot be New Translation School of Tantra . It also enables teachings, that is the Yogacara used. The monastery badly needs and the Old Translation School, me to develop a genuine respect to- School, but rather to sutras like an adequate water supply which and his understanding of Mad- wards all the diverse approaches the Tathagatagarbha Sutra which can be provided through the in- hyamika philosophy and Sautantri- within the Buddhist tradition of is the root sutra of treatises like stallation of a water tank. The cost ka epistemology and logic were Tibet." 's Uttaratantra 'Sublime of the water tank is 15,000 rupees Continuum of Consciousness,' in very profound. One can find in his Before leaving Santa Cruz on writings very explicit references to October 10, His Holiness met the or $900. which the meaning of the primor- Sponsorship Individual spon- this point: how the ultimate mean- Rigpa who had arranged dial Clear Light is expounded. sorship for the fifty resident ing of what is spoken of in the his visit. Once again he spoke of "Although the ultimate mean- monks is required to ensure their New Translation Schools as the an active compassion and an en- ing of the 'Fundamental Innate continued training. For $20 a Fundamental Innate Mind of gaged Buddhism, emphasizing Mind of Clear Light' is expound- month a monk can be fully sup- Clear Light and in Dzogchen ter- how it was the responsibility of fol- ed in Highest Yoga Tantra in ported in his training and educa- minology as Rigpa are one and the lowers of the Buddhadharma to be general, the actual practice of ex- tion. For full details on the same thing. Also one can find ex- of service to others. "Through sin- periencing this primordial nature sponsorship program and other of the mind in a very experiential plicit mention of this fact in the cere practice, we as individual recognized by the 4th Dodrup- projects contact Rigpa Fellowship, and intuitive manner is to be writings of Khenpo Ngakchung practitioners can create, I think, a chen Rinpoche and enthroned in P.O. Box 7866, Berkeley, CA found only in Dzogchen practice. where he specifically mentions it positive atmosphere, which will 1972. Among the other great La- 94707. Tel.408-688-2535. ■ "The fact that both what is when distinguishing between the contribute to society.... Then it mas from whom he has received called the 'Fundamental Innate Ground and the Appearances from is important to find a variety of teachings are H.H. Dudjom Rin- Mind of Clear Light' in the New the Ground, referring to the ways to be of service to society as poche and Dilgo Khyentse Rin- Translation School and Highest Ground as Rigpa. a whole—since that is our respon- poche, and his education has been Yoga Tantra, and what is spoken "So although I cannot claim to sibility." ■ very closely and personally super- of as the pristine awareness of Rig- have authentic, advanced realiza- vised by His Holiness the Dalai pa in the Dzogchen teachings ul- tion of Rigpa or the Fundamental Lama, who feels very strongly that timately come down to the same Innate Mind of Clear Light, yet The special book "Dzogchen ; Pad- link between himself and Dzog- meaning is to be found in the writ- when I read and compare the masambhava," written by Sogyal chen Rinpoche created during the ings of Longchem Rabjampa and different writings of various Rinpoche to commemorate His Holi- time of the Fifth Dalai Lama. The in 's commentary to masters from different traditions, ness' teachings in the U.S. in Oc- present Dzogchen Rinpoche has his own "Yonten Dzo," the 'Treas- and particularly when this point is tober 1989, is still available from long been regarded in India as be- ury of Knowledge.' One can also analyzed in relation to the writings Rigpa. ing a great teacher of the future, RIGPA find this in the writings of the of the different schools of Bud- Audio and video cassettes of His showing remarkable qualities- Fifth Dalai Lama, and particularly dhist philosophy, including both Holiness' teachings will be availa- profound intelligence and inner in the later writings of Dondrup the Sutra system and all four class- ble at a later date. SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG

NEWS NATIVE AMERICAN/TIBETAN MASKING PRACTICES By Nanci A. Hoetzlein

As investigation into the histor- higher principles. When the in- shown a keen interest in Native ical and ethnological connections dividual incorporates the qualities American life. The Haudeno- between Tibetan and Native of a particular deity or spirit into saunee have placed upon the Dalai American peoples continues, cer- the functioning of the psyche, at Lama their honored title, Man of tain components of cultural life are least for the duration of the dance, the Pure Mind, a highly appropri- revealed as strikingly similar. One the ego has been transcended. ate title from the Tibetan Buddhist such factor is use of masks in ritual Masks are sacred objects. Specif- standpoint. practices. ic traditions regarding their han- For a culture's spiritual tradi- While each Tibetan Buddhist dling, wearing and reverence are tions to survive, ritual objects must sect (and indeed each monastery) essential. be used as living expressions of in- has its own traditions, and while On December 19, 1989, Oren digenous beliefs. No matter how each Native American clan (and R. Lyons, Onondaga Nation scientifically or artistically often a particular group within a Faithkeeper, presented to the New preserved, impersonally displayed clan) has its unique practices, York State Supreme Court an af- artifacts remain static curiosities, masking and related dance tradi- fidavit requesting that sacred poor testimony to the vitality of a tions are universally sacred expres- medicine masks and other sacred culture which struggles to survive. sions of spiritual concepts. The materials be returned to the Paragraph 14 of the affidavit sub- process is an integrative one, in Haudenosaunee (also known as mitted by Oren Lyons reads, which both the practitioner and the Iroquois) from the Heye Foun- "The stated purpose of the 'Na- the spectator seek to cultivate a dation collection. The Haudeno- tional Museum of the American state of consciousness which tran- saunee are associated with a Indian Act,' is 'to establish a scends ordinary awareness. particularly strong tradition of memorial to the American Indi- Courtesy The Tibetan Buddhist's prima- medicine practices based on the an 'We contend that it would ry masked figures are termed dei- use of False Faces. As a represen- be a hollow memorial indeed to ties; the Native American's are tative of the Mohawk, Oneida, begin this great effort by denying possession of religious and nation- known as spirits. Both are em- Onondaga, Cayuga, Tuscarora, Nanci A. Hoetzlein is an arts jour- the religious materials and needs al cultural patrimony of one nation bodiments of specific forces and Seneca Nations, the chief has nalist and dancer who specializes in of the contemporary American In- by another...," applies equally to representative of transformative in- met several times with His Holi- dians of today." the sacred dances of indigenous cul- ternal states and corresponding the Tibetan situation. Sacred tures. She has been selected by the ness the Dalai Lama, who has While the outlook and practices masks, like so many other ritual Society of Dance History Scholars to common to the Tibetan Buddhist objects, belong to the people who deliver her research paper, Sacred and Native American cultures are created them, to those who are Dances of Tibet's Gelugpa Sect, to be joyously celebrated as indi- trained in their proper use. at the Fifth International Dance cations of a unique spiritual affini- For further information as to Conference, to be held at the Hong ty, it is mournful commentary to how you may assist with the return Kong Academy for the Performing note the current political plight of of the Haudenosaunee sacred Arts, July 18-28, 1990. She will these two enduring civilizations. medicine masks and related ob- then travel to Dharamsala, India, to The statement presented by Oren jects, contact: Sam Crow-Walker continue her studies in Tibetan Lyons, "It brings forth as a pri- Argetsinger, Carpenter Road Box dance. She can be contacted at mary issue the moral principles in- 140, Burdett, NY 14818. ■ 607-546-8475. volved in the acquisition and ^

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Photo: Tom Kennedy CHO^ANG Continued from page 1 the Healing Buddha was con- lary deities such as these four Holy secrated then ritually destroyed by ^s People. the lama and monks. Portions of Tibet; the Land of Snows, has cap- graphic essays. Sand mandalas serve Tibetans the mixed, colored sands were dis- lured the interest of the Western world lor The Council draws on itse\lensi\e and Navajos as psychophysical os- tributed to all in attendance, their much of this century. Before 1:959. scores of resources to produce a beautifully designed. motic membranes. They are sa- residual sacred powers serving as hooks were written by travellers who man- 120 page magazine, with numerous line cred areas wherein the body/minds a source of healing and blessing. aged to penetrate her isolation, describing for drawings and colour and black and white of patients/practitioners transform The audience was headed up, in the first-time her religion and way of life. photographs. into fully empowered (divine) this instance, by the Navajo Since 1959s when Tibetans were The latest issue of Cho-Yang (Num- selves, by association with their chanter, his wife and their niece. forced to flee their homeland and replant the ber 3) is now available directly from the Coun- fragile roots of their endangered cultural heri- deities. The Navajo name for sand In this way, over two hundred cil, and costs CSS 1 1.95. including airmail post- tage in exile, interest and knowledge have painting, Ikaah—meaning "where people from vastly differing back- age anywhere in the world. grown extraordinarily. they (the Holy People) come and grounds were momentarily taken Now, thousands of non-Tibetans Phis issue features go"—effectively expresses this out of their ordinary reality and study and practise Tibetan Buddhism purpose. transported to the realm of the ide- through the hundreds of Tibetan Buddhist As moderator of the evening, I al and into the best versions of . Dependent Arising by His Holiness centres around the world, and thousands the Dalai Lama began with a detailed introduction themselves. And from later com- more show keen interest in Tibet's culture An Interview with Situ Rinpoche for the several hundred people in ments by the audience, it became and the fortunes of her people, in and out of Ma-chig Lab-dron attendance, concerning Navajo clear that this evening was remem- Tibet. The Stages of the Rite ol a Tanlric and Tibetan use of sand manda- bered less as a lecture- In response to the increasing need Initiation las. Mr. Francisco then led off the demonstration and more as a reli- for information about Tibetan religion and Thanka Painting ritual proceedings by consecrating gious experience. culture, the Council for Religious and Cultural Send your personal cheque or bank his sand painting with sacred song The transformative practices of Affairs of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in draft in LfSS. or equivalent international cur- and corn pollen. Then, before these two ancient cultures have Dharamsala. Indra. publishes an annual jour- rency, to the Council made payable to the ritually destroying the work he in- preserved for the rest of humani- nal Cho-Yang. Council for Religious and Cultural Affairs of vited all in attendance to do as the ty a precious legacy that is both The only publication of its kind, Cho- H.H. the Dalai Lama. Navajo do and come forward to timely and crucial in this age of Yang. now in its third year, features stories, We will send your copies of Cho- place their hands on the sacred confusion and change. translations, articles about all five Tibetan Yang. by airmail, as soon as we receive your sand figures. May the Tibetans and Navajo He instructed the au- spiritual traditions (the four Buddhist schools order and cheque. Delivery, from the time of Indians of the world continue to and Bon), teachings by and interviews with dience/participants to place sand posting, normally takes no longer than two point the way! ■ the great masters, including His Holiness weeks. from the various parts of the dei- himself, explanations of religious rituals, re- ties' bodies onto corresponding Peter Gold is author of the books ports of developments in some of the two Council for Religious and Cultural Affairs of parts of their own bodies, in or- Tibetan Pilgrimage, Altar of the hundred newly established monasteries in His Holiness the Dalai Lama. der to transfer their healing pow- Earth and Tibetan Reflections. He India and , where now more than ten Gangchen Kyishong. ers. This is the consummate act of is currently writing Circle of the thousand monks and nuns study and practise, Dharamsala - 176 215 transformation in the Navajo Spirit, a book on the universals of articles on Tibet's theatre and art and photo- Distt.Kangra.H.P INDIA Tel: (01892)2685 spiritual healing process. The first spiritual philosophy and practices to take up the Navajo sacred sand shared by Tibetans and Navajo In- The Voice of Tibetan Religion and Culture were Geshe Topgyal Rinpoche and dians, to be published by Snow Lion, his monks. with photos by Tom Kennedy, cura- Likewise, the sand mandala tor of the Children's Museum of In- depicting the palace/universe of dianapolis. a ... .. SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG NEWS dhist tradition. The decision of These warnings as well as my AMA YANTRA YOGA Rinpoche to own experience have made me teach a system of Trulkor was not conservative. I see my role as creat- LOBSANG By Michael Katz taken lightly or suddenly. He ing a foundation for further study spent many years in the West with- with a master, as well as promot- DIES out teaching them at all; eventu- ing the benefits of increased ener- Lady Dr. Lobsang Dolma My first exposure to the subject might be lost, some teachers such ally he introduced Yantra Yoga gy, flexibility, and clarity which Khangkar passed away on the eve- of Yantra Yoga came through the as Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche have exercises to a few students and may be gained without risking ning of December 15 after a master teachers Dudjom Rin- introduced them to the public. gauged their effect. Finally, in the one's health and welfare. Having made some general prolonged illness at her residence- poche, who left his body in 1987, I received these instructions per- interest of preserving the tradition, comments on the subject of Yan- cum-clinic in Mcleod Ganj. She and Lama Gompo Tseden, who at sonally from Namkhai Norbu he held seminars to communicate tra Yoga I would also like to make the age of eighty-four currently Rinpoche during winter retreats the instructions in a precise was 55. some additional comments on the Born to a family of doctors in lives and teaches in Tibet. Initial- held in Conway, Massachusetts in manner. "Trulkor Myida Kajor" system. Kyerong district in South Tibet, ly they did not give methods for 1983 and 1984. Later Norbu Rin- Shortly before attending one of The original text which is current- Dr. Dolma was the thirteenth doc- practicing a Yantra Yoga system poche awarded me a teaching cer- Norbu Rinpoche's winter retreats ly being translated from Tibetan tor in an unbroken family line. Dr. but rather told stories about the tificate, and I have accompanied in Conway I had the following by Norbu Rinpoche and his stu- Dolma is survived by her husband masters of Tsa . Tsa Lung, him on portions of several world dream: I was on a vast and beau- and two daughters, both tradition- which translates as channels and tours, teaching yoga. It has been tiful beach. The light and colors dents, outlines one hundred and al Tibetan doctors. Dr. Dolma winds respectively, refers to the a wonderful experience to travel worked as the Chief Physician of skillful methods of yoga which with Norbu Rinpoche, however I the Tibetan Medical & Astrologi- lead to the mastery of energy, can recall teaching on many occa- cal Institute, Dharamsala, until body, and ultimately mind. Later sions with my heart in my throat she set up her own clinic in the late I received instruction on aspects of as he watched and made "sugges- Tsa Lung from several teachers. tions." I am not a great practition- 1970's. Dr. Lobsang Dolma, affection- The most comprehensive instruc- er of Trulkor; I have merely done ately known as "Amala" to Tibe- tions came from Namkhai Norbu my homework. tans, was generous in caring for Rinpoche concerning the system The Tibetans have an expression the sick and will always be remem- of yoga called the Unification of that if there is no wood to burn for bered, said Dawa Tsering, a social the Sun and the Moon (Trulkor fuel you stay warm by burning worker. All officials, monks, nuns Nyida Khajor). dung. I am happy to assist Norbu Rinpoche while I can still do the and the destitute received free con- The word Yantra in Tibetan is sultation and medication from her Trulkor. Its literal meaning is ma- more strenuous asanas and move- clinic. B chine or instrument, and one of its ments. Even now various aches re- implied meanings is movement of mind me that Trulkors are most the body and energy. Physical ideally suited for the young, and Yantra Yoga systems are used for were often introduced to teenager SUMMER balancing, and gaining mastery in Tibet. It is critical that they be over body, energy, and mind. introduced to a new generation TIBETAN 1990 soon as most of the other Yantra The Unification of the Sun and During the summer of 1990 the the Moon Yoga was one of the Yoga teachers like myself are chil- Department of Religious Studies earliest of the many systems of dren of the 60's. at the University of will As mentioned, it is traditional physical yoga which exist today, again offer Introductory Literary largely in secret. The text that for the masters of yoga to prepare and Spoken Tibetan. This inten- poetically records this system of their students by recounting tales eight exercises. These include sive nine-week course—taught by yoga was composed by the eighth- of other Tsa Lung practitioners. I were especially vivid. As I walked preliminary exercises for purifying William Magee assisted by an in- century Mahasiddha Vairocana. remember one such story told by along the sand I passed different the breath, promoting flexibility of digenous Tibetan scholar—serves He in turn was instructed by the Lama Gompo. Two yogis who had animals—a panther and a lion— the joints, natural breathing, and as the first year of the University Indian meditation master Hum- already begun to achieve who while normally fierce were on the correct circulation of energy of Virginia's Tibetan language kara and Padmasambhava. Trulkor or powers by virtue of their inten- this occasion completely lethargic. along internal channels. These ex- training program. It is of special Nyida Khajor is considered to be sive practice were having a contest Beyond the animals there was a ercises as well as ten asanas or interest to those serious students one of the oldest forms of yoga to see who could leap the highest. gazebo-like pavilion on the sand. postures are included in the video- planning a course of graduate preserved within the Tibetan Bud- Lama Gompo, who at the time was I could see through the beautiful tape currendy being distributed by study in Tibetan Buddhism, as dhist religion, having been trans- inside the high wall of a monas- blue silken cloth into the pavilion Snow Lion. This video is the re- well as those in related fields who mitted in an unbroken lineage for tery, recalled seeing them leaping where half-naked yogis were prac- ticing yogic postures. Later when sult of a collaboration of five Yan- work with Tibetans or want to well over one thousand years. higher than the walls themselves. make their own translations of pri- These allegedly true stories with Norbu presented the Yantra Yoga tra Yoga teachers: Oliver Leick, Students familiar with both mary source materials. Hatha Yoga and this Trulkor sys- fantastic outcomes have the effect system I recalled this dream, and Kennard Lipman, Eugenio Ami- felt that it had foreshadowed his co, Tom Garnet, and myself. It The course is structured to in- tem will note many similarities, of conveying the power of the yoga cluded both classical and colloqui- due in part to their common In- practices. When I first heard them instructions. The retreat on which was filmed on location at one of this occurred was itself magical. Norbu Rinpoche's California al Tibetan. The presentation of the dian origins. Some Yantra Yoga they sparked my desire to learn classical language begins with the teachers when asked to differenti- these profound exercises. It was, Snowbound with the Master in retreats in 1987. It primary useful- New , we practiced each ness will be to someone who has U-chen script and the grammati- ate between these Trulkors and however, not so easy. Lama Gom- cal elements of the classical lan- po, a master of a tradition called day in the funky shrine room of already been introduced to the Hatha Yoga have noted the distinc- guage. The class will read tive continuous movements that the Longchen Nyinthik, empha- the old Dzogchen community yoga system, as it would be ex- tremely difficult to learn even the Pur-bu-jok's text, and also learn characterize some sequences of sized that they were secret and house. The weather did its best to preliminary practices without in- the traditional debate technique Yantra Yoga. Held breath and never given casually. He himself recreate a Himalayan landscape of brilliant blues and crystal struction. and begin debating the collected visualizations are also characteris- had only instructed a few heart topics in class. One result of this reflections. In closing I would like to express tic of certain exercises within the students, and then only after they type of training is a rapid develop- had demonstrated their motivation I subsequently practiced the my gratitude to those teachers of Yantra Yoga systems. ment of hearing and speech profi- As previously mentioned the and worthiness by completing yoga movements and breathing ex- the unbroken tradition, with the ercises. Although I have done oc- wish that many individuals will ciency. Finally, the class will Trulkor Nyida Khajor was one of preliminary practices, which in- translate Dzong-ka-ba's Three the earliest forms of yoga practiced cluded one hundred thousand casional short retreats and benefit from this path. ■ practiced yoga intensively, I have Principal Aspects of the Path and within the Tibetan Buddhist tan- physical prostrations, one hundred parts of a commentary on that by thousand recitations for purifica- primarily practiced while holding For information on Yantra Yoga trie religion, but since its introduc- Mok-jok Rin-bo-chay. tion numerous other Trulkors have tion, and other mental and physi- a job. On numerous occasions af- classes, contact Michael Katz, 634 ter completing a long day of work E. 14th St. #6, , NY The anticipated tuition for the been developed. These later sys- cal exercises which together are nine-week session is $714 for Vir- called Nondro. In addition, the I found that a routine of yoga 10009. Tel.212-260-8371. See video tems of Trulkor are associated with ginians and $1,962 for non- texts. Terma are texts aspirant would need to receive an would be completely revitalizing. section for film directed by Michael I have also noticed that the vivid- Katz, Yantra Tibetan Yoga. Virginians. For 1990 Summer Ses- and/or meditation instructions initiation on a particular deity sion application forms and catalog, which were discovered by masters which itself was rarely given. If the ness and clarity of my dreams in- creases when I practice yoga write to: of meditation called Tertons. Ter- student succeeded in obtaining the Director of the Summer Ses- regularly. ma are considered to be instruc- initiation there were subsequent sion, 209 Garrett Hall, Universi- tions for meditation and yoga commitments for reciting , There are many other positive results of doing Yantra Yoga but ty of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA particularly suited to a specific as well as pledges to do various 22903. Tel.804-924-3371. ■ time and dimension. They are other mental and physical train- by the same token there are some believed to have been hidden by ings. This was one traditional aspects of the Yantra system which Mahasiddhas such as Padmasam- route for beginning study of the are seemingly best left for retreat. JOURNAL OF TIBETAN bhava, and then rediscovered by Trulkors. Intensive practice of Yantra Yoga teachers such as Dudjom Rin- There was also another tradi- makes the mind unusually power- B UDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY poche and his previous incarnation tional path towards receiving com- ful and sensitive, and magnifies The Journal of Tibetan Bud- medical and Buddhist psycholog- Dudjom Lingpa, often under prehensive instructions on Tsa both positive and negative dhist Psychology and Healing is is- ical perspective. Also included are remarkable circumstances. The Lung. During the three-year re- emotions. sued by the Center for Tibetan an interview on symbolism from varied Trulkor exercises and Tsa treat, which actually lasts three A friend of mine who is also a Buddhist Wellness and Counsel- both Jungian psychological and Lung practices including "Tum- years, three months and three lama once remarked that Tsa Lung ling, Los Angeles, California. This Tibetan Buddhist perspectives. ," a practice for generating days, the teaching on Trulkor oc- is a "sharp path," meaning that it non-profit organization seeks to The spring issue will focus on the inner heat, are collectively consid- curs during the second year. can be dangerous when abused. share, discuss and promote prac- therapeutic use of love and com- ered to be part of the "Ami" yo- At the request of the teachers Long-term practitioners frequent- tical information on Tibetan Bud- passion. gas which together with Ati Yoga the details of these instructions are ly know someone who, due to dhist healing, psychology and The Journal will be issued three or Dzogchen form the innermost secret even today. I have included over-zealousness, has suffered spirituality in relationship to mod- times a year and the annual sub- aspects of Tibetan Buddhism. these brief descriptions of the "lung," or afflictions resulting ern psychology and present day scription is $15.00 payable to the These yoga systems are generally traditional methods for obtaining from disordering the internal thinking and lifestyle. The first is- Center for Tibetan Wellness and held secret, as was true of the Tsa Lung practices so as to empha- winds. Teachers have warned that sue focuses on depression, its ori- Counselling, 2941 Tilden Avenue, Trulkor Nyida Khajor. Recently, size the respect with which they under extreme circumstances mis- gins and treatment from a Tibetan West Los Angeles, CA 90064. ■ due to concern that this tradition are held within the Tibetan Bud- use can lead to insanity. SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG

^^■i ■^BMBHBMQI NEWS TIBETAN ORACLES: GHADONG MONASTERY, a PAST AND PRESENT

It is said that when the Indian elderly and his sons were serving tantric master Padmasambhava in the Tibetan government-in- came to Tibet in the 8th century, exile. Since much of the Ghadong he glutted the populace with mira- rituals were the same as those of cles and vanquished the recal- , the latter's monks as- citrant spirits, pledging them to sisted for a period of time, but the henceforth protect the new relig- special ceremonies, customs, ritual ion. Popular stories recount how dances and so on could not be spirit after spirit was subdued and maintained. In 1975 the medium a hierarchy among them estab- passed away and one of his sons lished. The five most ferocious became his successor. One year ones became the Five Embodied later the Tibetan government-in- Kings, also known under the col- exile allotted a plot of land at the lective name of Pehar Gyalpo. Two Gangchen Kyishong area in KALACHAKRA of these kings function as the so- Dharamsala for the eventual re- called oracle deities who give ad- establishment of Ghadong Monas- vice through a particular human tery. In 1979 with a more relaxed 1990 medium in trance. These trance border situation, four elderly His HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA mediums are also referred to as the monks familiar with the Ghadong ministers of the kings of superior tradition made their way to India. TORONTO "Compassion: The Heart of Enlightenment" qualities. Through their effort and the work Before the founding of the three of the present medium, the largest monastic seats of learning A Talk in Santa Cruz, California monastic institution has begun to His Eminence in the Geluk tradition (Drepung, be rebuilt. Seven young boys have Rinpoche will bestow the Following Announcement of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize Sera, and Ganden), the monaster- since become new monks at the Kalachakra initiation in Toronto, ies of importance in the area monastery and are being trained. Canada, from August 9th to 13th, were Ghadong, Kyormo Lung and A small, modest temple has been 1990. Co-sponsored by the Karma Zurphu, all following the - erected together with monk's Centres of Toronto and Ni- pa tradition established by the In- RIGPA FELLOWSHIP quarters for eight, plus a kitchen agara, the ceremony will be held dian master Atisha in the 11th and living area for the oracle's P. O. Box 7866 at the University of Toronto's Con- century. Ghadong became a sacred medium and his family. Funds vocation Hall. place because one of Tsong- Berkeley, California 94707 have come from private donations This will be the first time the Khapa's teachers, Lama Umapa, (415) 644-3922 and loans, but since these are very Kalachakra initiation has been giv- had lived there and because Tsong- limited in nature the Ghadong en in by Jamgon Khapa himself had had his famous Monastic Institute is proposing a Kongtrul Rinpoche. His Emi- Audio Tape: Approximately 95 minutes vision of there. Within few projects by means of which it nence is one of the four Regents the precincts of the Ghadong mon- $10 plus shipping of $1.50 for 1-2 tapes & $.50 for hopes to become self-supporting of the Kagyu lineage, and has also each additional tape . 7.25% tax for Ca. residents. astery there is a well that was held and independent. Financial as- been closely linked with the as the seat of the vital force of the sistance in the form of donations Kalachakra in his previous incar- oracle-deity. In time the monastic or loans is needed to resurrect the nations. His Eminence recently complex grew up around it, hous- old traditions. gave the initiation in San Sebasti- ing the oracle as well as the human One proposal for generating an, Spain. medium. funds is to establish a school and His Eminence feels that it is par- The monastery known now as production center for traditional ticularly important to hold the Ghadong previously was referred Tibetan pictorial applique work. ceremony in Canada in association to as Shingjachen or the "one with Tibetan applique is an art that uses with the Centre at the wooden bird," so called after pieces of silk fabric, cut into this time. "The Karma Kagyu the vehicle upon which Pehar shapes and finely stitched, to form Centre of Toronto is the main cen- Gyalpo first descended. At the time pictures of or celes- ter of His Holiness in of the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617-80) tial beings. The stitch work is a Canada," he says. "It would be BLACK Ghadong Monastery together with time-consuming and exquisite good for the Centre and also the Nechung Monastery came under craft that requires strong dedica- whole nation." The Centre is the wings of the Geluk order, and tion. This pictorial applique is directed by Choje Lama Namse T'HROMA the two have since acted as the two traditionally produced by special- Rinpoche, His Holiness' personal main oracles consulted by the ly trained monks. representative in Canada. CHOD Tibetan government and by a So far Ghadong Monastery has The Kalachakra initiation is a number of monastic institutions. been able to secure the help of a very important spiritual and cul- In their daily and seasonal ritu- 79-year-old master who served tural event for Dharma practition- RETREAT als, Ghadong Monastery follows both the Thirteenth and Four- ers and non-practitioners alike. Nyingma as well as Geluk tradi- teenth Dalai Lamas as a tailor. He The Kalachakra initiation pacifies tions. Whereas Nechung's medi- had been imprisoned until 1979 conflicts, develops peace and wel- um is always a celibate monk, the and then came to India. Given his fare, and reduces suffering, both San Francisco Bay Area, May 28-June 17,1990 Ghadong mediumship is inherit- advanced age, it is ^essential to for those who attend and within ed from father to son, and as such transmit his unique knowledge the community in which it is per- These extensive teachings on the cycle of Black T'hroma are a has remained a family affair for quickly to those young monks who formed. Because of this, there is many centuries. The oracle's rare opportunity for those who aspire to the fearless show interest and aptitude for this a tradition of giving this very im- counsel is requested by individu- compassion of the chodpa when confronted by negative forces. work. However, the biggest prob- portant initiation to large public al persons, by the closely connect- lem is the absence of a working The methods of chod are unsurpassed for healing, overcoming ga±erings. All those who come to ed and by place for trainees, a storeroom, this initiation will create a vital harmful influences and for bringing about realization of the many others. The oracle-deity at dining room, and living quarters. spiritual connection with His nature of mind. This cycle of T'hroma is from the treasure Ghadong is believed to have spe- A second project through which Eminence. lineage of Dudjom Lingpa. Rinpoche is famous for the power cial powers over rain and water, the Ghadong Monastic Institute The Kalachakra is actually a sys- and beauty of his chod ceremony. and it is called upon for help in hopes to become self-maintaining tem of seven preliminary and four times of drought and flood to pre- is through publishing story books Mon. 5/28 Full T'hroma Empowerment* higher initiations transmitted by vent damage from hail and to con- based on parts of the and Introduction to Chod Practice the master over a five-day ceremo- trol the weather. depicting the life of the Buddha. ny. The first day is spent on pujas Tues. 5/29 - Fri. 6/1 T'hroma Chod Prior to the Communist invasion At present these teachings are only and a special preparatory initia- Sat. 6/2 - Sun. 6/3 T'hroma P'howa of Tibet in the 1950s the Ghadong accessible to scholars because of tion. The actual Kalachakra em- (Transference of Consciousness) Monastery contained some 70 their highly philosophical lan- powerment takes place over the Mon. 6/4 - Fri. 6/8 T'hroma Chod Sadhana monks. During the Chinese take- guage. The Ghadong team would next three days. The fifth and fi- Sat. 6/9 - Sun. 6/10 Intro, to T'hroma Chod Feasts over all were either killed or forced first simplify the Jataka and Kyer- nal day is a special Mon. 6/11 - Fri. 6/15 T'hroma Chod Feasts into labor camps or civil life. The ab tales and the Do-Zanglon sto- feast offering where participants Sat. 6/16 - Sun. 6/17 T'hroma Chod Healing Ceremony oracle's medium, together with his ries for Tibetan children and next celebrate and dedicate the of family, fled into exile in India. The (Performed by Chagdud Rinpoche) translate the Tibetan versions into their practice. monastery itself and adjacent other languages. * Short empowerments given June 2 & 9 to permit attendance Tickets are issued on a first- buildings were completely de- For more information please at weekly events. come, first-served basis, with early stroyed during the tumultous years contact Tibet Resource Centre, registrants getting seats nearest the Limited enrollment. Pre-registration required by May 7, before and during the Cultural Ms. Ida Th. Salis, Director, P.O. mandala. Tickets are selling faster please. Non-refundable 50% deposit. Revolution. Box 831, Larkspur, CA 94939. than expected, so register early to It was not possible to rebuild Tel. 415-924-9193. Ghadong ensure yourself a space. Contact: For more information, contact: Robert Racine, Ghadong Monastery during the Monastic Insitute, Mr. T. Wang- Kalachakra 1990, Karma Kagyu P.O. Box 90, Oakville, CA 94562, 707/944-1907. early years of the exile when oth- dak Ghadong, Gangchen Centre, 503 Huron Steet, Toron- er temples were slowly being re- Kyishong, Session Road, Dharam- to, Ontario, Canada M5R 2R6. established. The medium was sala, H.P. 176 219 India. ■ Tel. 416-961-5542. ■

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The ancient Buddhist culture of Tibetan countrymen who are not Tibet, with its deep commitment free to speak for themselves. to spiritual values and nonvio- Tenzin Tethong, director of the lence, is in grave danger of becom- Interntional Campaign for Tibet, ing extinct. Because of the says that "the Tibet U.S. Reset- repressive policies of the Chinese tlement Project is an opportunity occupation, it is a matter of urgent for to show their sup- humanitarian concern that special port for the survival of this rich provisions be made outside Tibet and ancient civilization. Though for the survivalof the Tibetan way thousands of Tibetan refugees of life as a viable cultural entity. have settled in India, they remain Toward this end, The Tibetan isolated, impoverished, and far Immigration Act of 1990, H.R. from reaching their potential for 3705, was introduced by Congress- lack of opportunities. In a more man Barney Frank (D-MA). If open and prosperous society, passed, the bill will provide 1000 Tibetans will be able to support Tibetans with immigrant visas for cultural preservation projects in immediate entry into the United India and Nepal, while acquiring States, thereby tripling the Tibe- expertise for adapting Tibetan tra- tan population in America. This ditions to life in the modern project is being sponsored by the world." Walker Center and the Office of How You Can Help BUDDHIST INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN Tibet in cooperation with the Cen- tral Tibetan Administration of His 1. Write to your Congressional Holiness the Dalai Lama. Representative to support THE of Jamyang Choling has been es- TIBETAN IMMIGRATION Jamyang Choling is a non-profit, in standards of religious education Upon the bill's enactment the for men and women, Jamyang tablished in a remote region of Tibet U.S. Resettlement Project ACT OF 1990, HR 3705. Re- non-sectarian project to provide study programs for nuns of the Choling plans to provide training Zanskar, Ladakh, which is provid- proposes to resettle the 1000 Tibe- quest that he or she co-sponsor ing education for forty nuns. Many the bill, along with other pro- Tibetan tradition. It has grown out in spiritual development, monas- tans in various cluster communi- tic discipline, , others are eager to enter the ties around the United States: Tibet legislation. Write to: of an adult literacy program for nuns which was conducted in 1988 and both Buddhist and modern Jamyang Choling study program Tibetans from refugee settlements House of Representatives, from such distant areas as Arun- , DC. 20515. and is developing into a compre- languages. Women of different na- in India and Nepal will be reset- tionalities, both ordained and lay chal Pradesh and Spiti, where re- tled in cluster sites ranging from 2. You or your organization could hensive program of studies in Bud- dhist philosophy and languages, women interested in the monastic ligious education for women is 50-300 people, within an average sponsor a Tibetan in the Unit- also offering training in meditation life, would be given an opportuni- virtually non-existent, but the radius of 25 miles. The objective ed States. Contact us for more and administrative skills. This ty to train for between six months present facilities in Dharamsala are is to build sufficient geographic information. training will equip the nuns to in- and ten years. Such a course of painfully limited. concentration to maintain social 3. In order to continue this work, At present Jamyang Choling is both money and volunteer time itiate similar programs in their training would help them to ful- cohesiveness, Tibetan cultural fill their spiritual commitment as funded only through occasional identity, and easy access to central- are needed. Donations are tax- own localities. The aim of Jamyang Choling is mindful and compassionate in- donations. If you would like to ly located resettlement services. exempt, made payable to help the nuns to continue their "Tibet Project—Walker to nurture the learning capabilities dividuals, and to move forward 1000 Tibetans in the United into meaningful activities for the education and create a more per- Center.'' of Buddhist women and to inspire States would be 1000 ambassadors benefit of society at large. manent facility, please send your for the Tibetan cause. With free- For more information, please confidence in their abilities to de- velop as teachers, counselors, At present the project is based donation to: Jamyang Choling, doms of speech and political ex- contact Edward Bednar, Tibet 5404 Taft Avenue, La Jolla, CA U.S. Resettlement Project, Walk- community workers, role models in Dharamsala, India, and involves pression, in a position of high twenty-four people of various na- 92037. Tel.619-456-1140 ■ visibility and access to world opin- er Center, 144 Hancock St., New- and spiritual guides to others, es- ton, MA 02166. Tel.617-969-3919 pecially women. tionalities as students, teachers ion, could and facilitators. Already a branch speak freely in defense of their or 617-332-1411. ■ In order to help create a balance

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IC1 The Venerable 50 TARA TULKU RiNPOCHE GESHE The Roots of Tibetan Buddhist Practice Toronto, Canada — April 1990 "Guide to Dakiniland " On the occasion of his first visit to KARMATRIYANA , Washington ~ August 1-12,1990 Canada, the Ven. Tara Tulku A most auspicious visit by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso on his first North American Tour Rinpoche will give the Tibetan Buddhist "Guideto Dakiniland presents the instructions on the Guhyasamaja Initiation and an Meditation & Retreat Center practicesofHighestYogaTantra.lheveryessenceof Buddha's teachings. It reveals special methods Dial prevent extensive commentary on this APRIL ordinary appearanceand ordinary conception, ordinary anuttarayoga practice. 14-15 Vows death, intermediate slate and ordinary . It also pres- Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche ents uncommon methods for transformingallourdaily expe- 21-22 Lay Precepts Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche riences intohigher spiritual palhs;suchtransforrnationcan Other teachings include: the Initiations of Mahakala 28-29 Vow prevent alt our daily human problems and wilt lead us swiftly and Lama Tsongkhapa, instruction on the practice of Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche to the attainment of ultimatehappiness,full guru yoga, a series of lectures on the Four Levels of MAY enlightenment."- Geshe Kelsang Gyatso 11-13 Women in the Dharma Tantra, and a public discourse on the Buddhist Road to Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche Peace. 26-27 The Karma Kagyu Lineage Geshe KelsangGyatso,anaccomplishedmeditationmasterandscholar, Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche was educated at Sera Je College, one of the great monastic 27 Anniversary Picnic universities of Tibet. Since 1977 he has been the Director of General For more information please phone the Gaden Choling JUNE Buddhist Studies at inCumbria,England. Geshela 2-3 Meditation Buddhist Meditation Centre in Toronto at Nancy Burks is completinga three-year re treat justprior to beginning this tour. (416) 651-3849 or consult the article on the Ven. Tara 15-17 Life of Marpa Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche Author of Meaningful to Behold, Clear Light of Bliss, Universal Compas- Tulku Rinpoche in this issue of Snow Lion Newsletter. 22-24 & Shrines sion and the forthcoming/oy/u/ Path of Good Fortune andGuideto For Different Tenzin Chonyi & Yeshi Namdak Dakiniland, Geshe Gyatso, in his fluent English, will present the pre- JULY cious Chakrasamvara and teachings only in Seattle dur- 20-22 Dispelling ing his 1 990 North American visit. 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Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche studied, although there is no ob- commentary by Geshe Kelsang is a highly respected meditation ligation to become a teacher. The Gyatso (one term). master and scholar. He is the au- program also provides an ideal ba- 11. Seventy Topics of the Perfec- thor of a number of widely ac- sis for entering extensive medita- tion of Wisdom Sutras (Don- claimed books on Buddhist tion retreats and maintaining a dunchu), based on the root text thought and practice and the strong Buddhist practice. by Jetsun Chokyi Gyaltsan (two founder of several Buddhist Because of the special nature of terms) or extensive Perfection Centers in the United Kingdom the program, which is more than (Parchin) teachings based on and Spain. just intellectual study, participants the commentary by Geshe Kel- He was born in 1931 in Yancho are required to observe the basic sang Gyatso. Tangkar in the western part of Buddhist precepts—avoiding Meditation retreats Tibet. At the age of eight he en- harming others, stealing, sexual tered his local monastery, Jampa misconduct, lying, and taking in- This is an integral part of the Ling ("Land of Buddha toxicants to excess. Participants are Teacher Training Program ena- Maitreya"), in Ngamrim. He was also encouraged to refrain from bling students to gain a deep and ordained as a Buddhist monk and smoking tobacco and from other genuine experience of the subjects spent his early years of training in actions detrimental to maintaining studied. The following retreats this monastery. Later he complet- a meditative way of life, especial- may be done in a group or in- ed his education at the famous ly if they wish to become qualified dividually: Sera-Je monastery in Lhasa. Hav- teachers of Buddhism. 1. Two months retreat on Stages of ing left Tibet after the Chinese in- There are eleven subjects stud- the Path. vasion, he lived in northern India ied, taken from both the sutra and 2. Retreats on the four preliminary in Happy Valley, Mussorie, until tantra teachings of the Buddha. practices to tantra, such as 1977, when he accepted an invita- The subjects are studied in the fol- 100,000 recitation of the tion to become a Resident Teach- lowing order: 100-syllable of Vaj- er and Director of General Studies 1. The , based on the rasattva and 100,000 mandala at Manjushri Institute in England. commentary Heart of Wisdom offerings. He then gave extensive teachings by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (one 3. A close retreat of any medita- at the Institute for nine years. term). tion deity of Highest Yoga These teachings have formed the 2. Training the Mind (), Tantra. basis of his published works which based on the commentary 4. Two months retreat on Tantric in turn have formed the basis of by Geshe Mahamudra. a Teacher Training Program in Kelsang Gyatso (three terms). Students may enter the program Mahayana Buddhism presently 3. Stages of the Path (), at the beginning of any subject. All offered at two large residential based on the commentary Joy- prospective students are inter- centers in England, Manjushri In- ful Path of Good Fortune by viewed before being admitted to stitute and Center. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (three the program. sang Gyatso has consented to visit In 1986 he returned to Tibet to ar- terms). For further details and applica- of his visit, many people both America and Canada in summer range for the reconstruction of his 4. Tantric Mahamudra (Chag- tion forms, please contact: Jim Be- young and old, skilled and un- monastery, Jampa Ling. This chen), based on the commen- lither, Education Department, skilled, promised to help with 1990. The itinerary for this visit is as rebuilding was completed in 1988. tary Clear Light of Bliss by Manjushri Institute, Conishead rebuilding the monastery. After follows: In January 1987 he entered a Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (one Priory, Ulverston LA12 9QQ, the Chinese Government had ap- three-year retreat where he pre- term). , United Kingdom proved the project, the work July 16th-22nd: Teaching in pared more books for publication. 5. Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way (tel.0229-54029) or Alison Ram- began. Deer Park Center, Madison Wis- He is currently resident at Man- of Life (Chonjug), based on say, Education Department, Mad- Through the kindness of the consin. ( on Lam Rim). jushri Institute. the commentary Meaningful to hyamaka Centre, Kilnwick Percy Kilner Foundation of Palm Contact Elvin Jones, 608- Behold by Geshe Kelsang Gyat- Hall, Pocklington, York Y04 2UF, Springs, which made a great 835-5572. Teacher Training Program so (two terms). United Kingdom financial contribution to the pro- July 23rd-29th: Staying with Many Buddhist practitioners 6. Guide to the Middle Way (tel.0759-304832). ject, and the devotion and deter- Hart Melvin in Toronto, have the sincere wish to deepen (Uma), based on the commen- mination of the local people, the Restoration of Jampa Ling 416-488-5554 or 416-785-5415. their knowledge and experience of tary Ocean of Nectar by Geshe monastery was completely rebuilt. Dharma in order to gain authen- Kelsang Gyatso (two or three Jampa Ling monastery educat- It was officially reopened in Sep- July 30th-Aug.l4th: Teaching in tic realizations, and some also wish terms). ed many great scholars and medi- tember 1988, on the day of Budd- Seattle (Lam Rim; Initiation of to help others by giving Dharma 7. The Types of Mind (Lorig) (one tators of the past including ha's First Turning of the Wheel of Heruka; Initiation of Vajrayogini; teachings and advice. This special term). Mind and Mental Fac- Khedrub-je, one of the two prin- Dharma, with a grand religious Short commentary to practice of Vaj- program is offered by Manjushri tors (Sem semjung) (one term), cipal disciples of , ceremony. The monastery now has rayogini; Initiation of Healing Bud- Institute and Madhyamaka Center based on the root text by Pur- and Chogla Namgyal Botong. the precious collection of the Kan- dha and Teachings on Healing to enable Buddhist practitioners to bujok Jampa Gyatso or on the During the Chinese invasion, this gyur and the and many Buddha.) Contact Joel Levey, gain a more complete knowledge commentary by Geshe Kelsang monastery was completely ruined, young boys, often the children of 206-632-3551. and experience of Dharma and Gyatso. all the sacred scriptures were burnt those who were forced to disrobe, 8. Grounds and Paths of Sutra and a three-story statue of Buddha have entered Jampa Ling to begin August 15th-20th: Staying with thus fulfill these wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Miller in Palm The program takes approximate- (Salam), based on the root text Maitreya was destroyed. their monastic training. In 1986, just before entering his Springs, 619-325-5423. ly seven years to complete and, to by Jetsun Chokyi Gyaltsan (one Geshe Kelsang Gyatso retreat, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso ensure its success, students are term). Rinpoche's Visit to America Or write to Mr. Nick Gillespie, 9. Buddhist Tenets (Drubta), returned to his motherland with Director, Madhyamaka Centre, asked to accept certain commit- and Canada ments. At the end of the program based on the root text by Jetsun the intention of rebuilding his first Kilnwick Percy Hall, Pocklington, successful students will be award- Chokyi Gyaltsan (one term). monastery. His return was very Following an invitation from Mr. York Y04 2UF, United Kingdom. ed a certificate and will be quali- 10. Grounds and Paths of Tantra much appreciated by the inhabi- Leland C. Miller, President of the Tel.(9759) 304832 ■ fied to teach the subject they have (Ngagkyi salam), based on the tants of Ngamrim and, as a result Kilner Foundation, Geshe Kel-

University of Virginia 1990 Summer Session

Literary and Spoken TIBETAN June 11 to August 10, 1990

Offered through the Department of Religious Studies (REL 500, 501) for 8 credits Instructors: William Magee and Tibetan Scholar

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An introduction to the Tibetan language in both its literary and colloquial forms. Students learn basic grammar and develop hearing and speaking proficiency through training in a formal debate technique widely used in the Tibetan educational system. There is extensive use of drill and tapes as well as training in translation techniques. This course will cover the equivalent of one year of instruction in Tibetan.

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A YOUNG TIBETAN REFUGEE SPEAKS BUDDHIST PEACE cheese. go hungry after you run out of to learn a bit of English and Hin- FELLOWSHIP Imagine yourself as a youngster di and after a couple of months In a quiet moment you ask your- in Tibet these days. Most wear tsampa. Your clothes wear thin, self whether or not you have made Buddhists of many traditions join BPF your China-made sneakers kiss the you are nearer to your old dream. to explore nonviolent personal and rugs instead of clothes, the You are sent to the monastery of the right decision after all. Nod- nomads among us being well-off earth too often leaving your foot ding to yourself in the affirmative, group responses to political, social your choice along with numerous and ecological suffering in the world. in their sheep-hides. You live in soles bare and sore. Descending you put your heart at ease. Out- the Roof of the World, the jungles youngsters more or less your own the country-side with your par- age. The long, third class train ride wardly, the suffering, the depriva- ents, far from Lhasa and its once are a new a frightening experience. tion goes on. You are not totally You know that you have to go is a lot of fun despite the overfilled, large monastic centers of learning. smelly compartment. The wheels aware that you and your compan- You remember them because your southwards where a good 100,000 ions are deprived in terms of diet, Tibetans have gone before you, take you ever further away from relatives pilgrimaged when you your country into the heart of In- necessary medical treatment and were little and in your young heart and that His Holiness the Dalai hygiene; not by the wishes of any Lama is there in relative safety, dia to Drepung Monastery. Once there remained a yearning for the pride of the Geluk order and evil superior but simply by the these ancient, awe-inspiring places and you desire to catch even a very lack of basic funds. glance of Him and perhaps His one political pillar of Tibet before or what was left of them after the the Chinese takeover, it now is a Over a period of five to six years Chinese dynamited and looted blessing. hundreds of youngsters like you Still walking mostiy at night and mere shadow of its former glory. them. You continue to dream of a At long last you have reached have arrived at the doors of not life within the mighty walls that sleeping during the morning only Drepung Monastery, but hours, exhaustion, hunger and the religious community of your felt more familiar than your par- choice and you are happy beyond many other religious centers as ents' house. However, the foreign fear are your steady companions. well, asking for admittance. The Accustomed to clear, clean, dry your comprehension. It is a con- rulers of your country did not al- genial place found amid the sur- older monks explain that when low you to join the few temple high-altitude air, your lungs start they arrived there twenty years or hurting, your breathing becomes rounding strange novelties, caretakers, though you too had peoples, places, animals and lan- so ago, they had to clear the jun- been screened and found to be heavier in the hot and heavily hu- gle, build simple housing and pre- mid climate. Medics say that this guages spoken. Though used to qualified. hardship, you discover soon that pare the fields for cultivation. BPF publishes a substantial quarterly Years pass and you still feel that is the moment when one catches Struggling for over a decade they magazine, and supports local groups the dreaded tuberculosis as many life in a monastery these days is strong longing in your heart to en- tough and depriving. The food managed somehow to re-establish in developing projects such as: ter the sangha. You see so much of your brothers and sisters have their religious traditions with the • letter writing for human rights done before. isn't quite enough to fill your hun- • working with refugees from meaning in a monastic life; the gry tummy. You work, study, re- help of the local government and elders at your home still talk about You don't know where you are the Tibetans-in-exile agencies who foreign countries cite prayers, memorize • supporting socially conscious it and you think that in a monas- but your ideals keep you moving provided grants for the most essen- and searching. One morning, as philosophical texts as well as help investment and consumption tery you could be a little closer— in the fields, milk the cows, assist tial facilities. They found a balance • retreats and days at least in prayer—to the Blessed vou are in hiding, familiar sounds in the kitchen, sweep and clean. but were totally unprepared finan- A network of individuals and local One. In turn you could one day hit your ear; someone speaks cially for the influx of some 700 Tibetan, with a KHAM pronun- A senior provides a set of well-used chapters, BPF promotes commu- help the less fortunate. robes to wear in class and temple new monks who lack the most ba- nication and cooperation among Being denied access to a reli- ciation, a dialect different from sic needs: food, clothes, housing, groups in the work of nourishing your own. You recognized them as and another one gives you a pair gious community, you decide with of large trousers that you could fill schoolbooks in English, Hindi, all beings and resisting the forces the consent of your whole family traders and you ask for help. They Tibetan, medical expenses, and of exploitation and war. warmly take you in and for the mo- twice and a shirt that has seen We invite your inquiry. to flee your relatives, your home, many moons and torsos before sponsorship. your beautiful mountains, the ment you are safe and saved. Saved Anyone who would like to assist Please contact Margaret Howe at: from the authorities who these you. mighty rivers, the turquoise lakes, You are assigned a sleeping place these monasteries in some way can Buddhist your pet dogs, for India. For days turn every Tibetan refugee obtain more information by con- Peace over to the Chinese border police that was used as a cow stall. The Fellowship hundreds of miles you walk, most- sleeping quarter of your new tacting The Tibet Resource ly at night, to avoid being caught which means certain imprison- Centre, Ida Salis, RO Box 831, PO Box 4650 ment and torture, and very possi- friend is not much different, a Berkeley, CA by the Communist Chinese police bamboo makeshift with a wooden Larkspur, CA 94939. Tel. 94704 or military, over many high moun- bly execution. 415-924-9193. ■ 415-525-8596 A number of agencies transfer platform and an old rug which has tains and perilous glacier crevass- the appearance of a slice of swiss es. You beg for food but often you you to here and there. You attempt

During this period, he was also the translator into English KUN-ZANG LA-MAY ZHAL-LUNG: of I Iis I loliness the Dalai Lama's memoir, My Land and My The Oral Instruction of People (1963); as an art expert attached to Tibet House Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung Museum, New Delhi, he produced art catalogs for the on the Preliminary museum and for the Exhibition in Tokyo; at the Practices of Dzog-ch'en behest of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, he organized the THE DALAI LAMA editing and publishing of the Encyclopedia Tibetica, Long-ch'en Nying-tig, consisting of about 130 volumes, for Tibet House Library, MESSAGE Part One New Delhi. It is my pleasure to notice how the number of those seeking inner Transcribed by Pal-trul In 1969, he began publishing the Nga-gyur Nymg-may Sung- peace is fast increasing. It is a sign that they are realizing the Rin-po-ch'e, rab Series, consisting of over 100 volumes of rare books on urgency of finding a remedy for terminating the endless miseries of Preface by Cha-tral Dzog-chen which were fast disappearing from Tibet. He also samsara Hence, they are impatiently wishing to understand Dzog- Sang-gay Rin-po-ch'e directed and helped produce six documentary films for the French Radio-Television on rare, secret Tantric perfor- chen Dzog-chen is the ultimate goal of Buddhism; but unless one Translated & Edited by mances by top-ranking Tibetan Gurus from the four schools lays a thorough foundation based on the teachings in the Sonam T. Kazi of Tibet. Paramitayana and Vajrayana, one will not be able to transcend The Common Outer and Unique Inner Preliminaries (Part He first visited the United States in 1967, at the invitation one's ignorance in order to understand it. One and Two) of Long-ch'en Nying-tig Dzog-pa Chen-po are of the U.S. Department of State, under the Council on Jig-me Ling-pa, the exponent of Dzog-pa Chen-po Long-chen composed of the most essential practices and should not be leaders and Specialists of the Experiment in International viewed as preliminaries in the general sense. Living. During that time, he attended the Orientalists' Nying-thig provides the required preliminary for the practice of Part One contains chapters on the following topics: Conference in Ann Arbor as one of the twenty-two invitees Dzog-chen in a short liturgical prayer called The Excellent Path to 1. The Difficulty of Obtaining a Well-endowed Human Body from India. Omniscience. One of his eminent disciples, Jig-me Gyal-way Nyu- That Has Leisure 2. The Impermancnce of Life 3. The In 1968, when the late Father Thomas Merton visited qu gave an oral instruction on it, which his disciple, Dza Pal-trul Misery of Samsara 4. The Cause and Effect of Karma India. Mr. Kazi was instrumental in introducing Dzog-chen to Rinpoche transcribed and gave the title, Kun-zang La-may Zhal- 5. The Benefit of Attaining Freedom from Worldly Miseries him as recorded in Merton's Asian Journal. and 6. Following a Spiritual Teacher. His second visit to the U.S. was in 1969, at the invitation of lung. If thoroughly understood from the core of our heart, these , head of the Society for Comparative Philosophy, Sonam T. Kazi has translated this into simple English and chapters provide the precious wisdom which enables us to San Francisco, under the sponsorship of Douglas A. requested me to give my views on his work. I am glad to say that dissolve our ignorant attachment to phenomenal existence, Campbell. He held joint conferences on meditation with and the wisdom to look for the eternal liberation that is Alan Watts and others at Esalcn, San Diego, Los Angeles, he has done an excellent, faithful translation of the Dzog-chen innate in us. San Francisco, and New York. He and his family, which preliminary which will be of immense value these days. He is Part Two, the Unique Inner Preliminary, contains the included his daughter, Jctsiin Rinpoche, the heart familiar with the subject as he himself has been following the preparatory practices that lay the foundation for the most reincarnation of the late Most Reverend Shugseb Jetsiin Dzog-chen doctrine since an early age, under the guidance of many expeditious Vajrayana means that lead ultimately to the Lochen Rinpoche of Tibet, stayed for a week at the San well-known Gurus. I congratulate Sonam T. Kazi, who I know as understanding of Dzog-chen. This being the highest state of Francisco Zen Center as guests of the late Suzuki-roshi. the Mind, we have to be extremely careful in building the It was during this visit to the U.S. that he organized the my Official Interpreter for over thirteen years, for being able to foundation for our sure success. Without this, our attempt to Ixwgchcn Nyingthig Buddhist Society, the first Dzog-chen produce this book. I recommend it as an authentic preliminary work attain Dzog-chen is like jumping hopefully in the air to catch meditation center in New York, sponsored by a group of which will benefit all those who are interested in Dzog-chen. the moon. The translation of Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung: Dharma seekers headed by Paul M. Postal. Part Two will be available in early 1990. In 1972, a second center was opened in , ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR sponsored by Barry and Marilyn Peril. In the winter of that year, Mr. Kazi was able to invite His Holiness Dudjom September 30,1989 Mr. Kazi is a Buddhist from Sikkim. On finishing his Rinpoche to New York for the first time to bless the students - "The work under review is one of the greatest contributions to . studies in India in 1947, the Government of Sikkim appointed of these two centers. Mr. Kazi continues to teach a group of For tackling such a job the translator Sonam T Kazi is untquely qualified. . Deeply him Guide cum Interpreter to His Holiness the XVI students in New York, with the appreciable initial help of rooted m the indigenous tradition of rNying-ma thought and keenly aware o the Karmapa during his first pilgrimage to India in 1948. He Allan and Roberta Ehrlich and others. subtleties of the Tibetan language, Mr. Kazi has succeeded ,n bringing a profound joined the Indian Mission Lhasa in 1949 and with II. E. When His Holiness the Dalai I^ma delivered Dzog-chen teaching to life again." Herbert V. Guenther, Professor Ementus of Far Eastern Richardson, the then Officer-in-Charge, travelled to many teachings for the first time in this country, on October 8 and important historical places and assisted him in his translation Studies, University of Saskatchewan 9, 1989 in San Jose, His Holiness specially asked Mr. Kazi to of the ancient historical edicts of Tibet. During his seven- attend in order to translate talks on Dzog-chen. - "This text provides a brief and exceptionally useful synthesis of all the main year stay in Tibet (1949-56), Mr. Kazi had the unique Mr. Kazi has translated several books on Dzog-chen, now themes of preliminary Buddhist practice ... It >s a valuable addition to the growing occasion to meet and receive instructions from many highly being published as the Nga-gyur Nying-may Sung-rab English corpus of important Tibetan texts that are now available in English. Huston Smith, realized Dzog-chen Gurus. Translation Series. Kun-zang La-may Zhal-lung. Part One Professor, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley He returned to Sikkim in early 1956 and joined the and Two, Volumes IV and V in the series, are the first to - "This is certainly a beautiful book, the product of a loving attention to every detail Cultural Department of the Indian Political Office. In the appear. of its production. In presenting these Buddhist Dharma discourses the translator same year, during the official visit of His Holiness the Dalai chooses fine words of English idiom." Alex Wayman, Professor of , I.ama to India, when India was celebrating the 2,500th ORDER INFORMATION Anniversary of Lord Buddha, Mr. Kazi acted as Chief Diamond-Lotus Publishing, P.O. Box 43242, - "Sonam T Kazi's translation is clear and accurate throughout. It is evident that he Interpreter. When the Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959, Upper Montclair. NJ 07043. (201) 509-1868. has taken great care to transmit this precious text to the contemporary English- Mr. Kazi joined the Indian officials who met him at the 256 pp, 8 full-color plates, $30.00, cloth. Add $3.50 shipping/handling for first book and $2.00 for each speaking reader in a form that is completely reliable . . . His work can be recom- border. From then until 1972, he held the post of Official JEnKhou. hesitation to all who are interested in the spirit of 1 *e.an Buddhism Interpreter, Govt. of India, attached to the Dalai Lama. additional. NJ residents please add 6% sales tax. and its practice:" Matthew T. Kapstein, Professor of Religion, Columbia University

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BUDDHIST STUDIES Dudjom International Foundation This year Lama Zopa Rin- aduar in northern India. In 1967, poche's,stay in marked the he entered University at official opening of the Kurukulla Varanasi where for nine years he Center for Tibetan Buddhist continued his studies in Buddhist H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche was Studies (formerly known as philosophy, Sanskrit and Hindi. one of the most accomplished FPMT/Boston). The Venerable Geshe Jampa received his degree Tibetan teachers of modern times. Geshe Lobsang Jampa is Kurukul- of Geshe (Doctorate of Buddhist He was a great scholar, poet and la's resident teacher and his trans- Philosophy) with highest Lharam- family man, now famous for his lator is the Venerable Thubten pa honors. After a long meditation profound teachings in the science Nyingje. Lama Zopa appointed retreat, he moved to Nepal where of meditation and mental/physical as Director of the he taught Nepalis, Tibetans and healing. Dudjom Rinpoche has Center and its Teaching Program. Westerners. Prior to his arrival originated, identified and Geshe Lobsang Jampa was or- here in Boston, Geshe-la was resi- documented techniques to har- dained at the age of ten and stud- dent teacher at Center in monize the mind-body in over 40 ied for thirteen years in the . volumes of text. Tibetan monastic system before For Program information con- H.E. Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche fleeing to India in 1959 with thou- tact: Kurukulla Center, PO Box is the son and successor of Dud- sands of his fellow Tibetans. He 67262, Chestnut Hill, MA 02167. jom Rinpoche. With over a decade then studied for six years at Bux- Tel.617-421-9668. ■ of direct training from his father, he is now one of the foremost con- temporary teachers in Tibetan medicine. Shenphen Rinpoche is MARPA INSTITUTE well versed in the modern appli- cation of this classical and unique On November 16th, during his Rinpoche's commentary and tradition. stay in Bodhgaya, His Holiness the 's Shunyatasap- Dudjom International Founda- Dalai Lama granted an interview tatikarikamama with the self- tion's aim is to provide a systemat- to the Ven. Khempo Tsultrim commentary. Beginning students ic approach to benefit Gyantse Rinpoche and his sixty start with texts written by Khen- communities: students, who had come from all po Tsultrim Rinpoche, which in- VEN TARA TULKU • A health program to establish over the world to study Tibetan clude conversational and Dharma community medical facilities language and Buddhist phi- Tibetan, basic grammar and log- that utilize Tibetan and West- losophy. ic, plus fundamental categories of RINPOCHE GIVES ern medicine for basic treat- In responding to their questions, Buddhist teaching, such as the ment and preventive care. His Holiness explained with great thirty-seven factors of enlighten- GUHYASAMAJA • Preserving Tibetan Culture by clarity and subtleness the ap- ment. Courses for intermediate providing material support for proaches of the rantong and shen- students include another text of schools in the monastic and tong schools, showing that their Khenpo Rinpoche's which IN TORONTO secular community and by viewpoints are not contradictory, epitomizes Jamgon Kongtrul providing an exchange pro- and that they both reveal a pro- Lodro Thaye's Compendium of The Venerable Tara Tulku Rin- a teaching tour of the United States gram for health professionals found understanding of the true Knowledge and the 7th Karmapa, poche will be teaching on "The in both Western and Eastern nature of all phenomena. in 1983-84 (during which he was Chodrak Gyantse's Ocean of Roots of Tibetan Buddhist Prac- the Henry R. Luce Professor of medicine/knowledge. This year, Khenpo Tsultrim Reasoning. • Local community outreach tice" at the Gaden Choling Centre Comparative Religious Ethics at Rinpoche is giving classes for ad- For more information contact: in Toronto, Canada from April 13 that offers workshops, perfor- vanced students on the Madhyan- Amherst College), Rinpoche Marpa Institute, P.O. Box 4017, to May 3, 1990. The highlight of returned to India. Having retired mances, and lectures on Tibe- tavibkanga with Mipham tan culture. Kathmandu, Nepal. B his teachings is the two-day Gu- from his post at Gyuto, he was ap- hyasamaja Initiation, given now pointed abbot of the Mahayana Contact: Dudjom International Foundation, P.O. Box 40155, Ber- AUTHENTIC ZEN TRAINING for the first time in Canada. This Monastery in Bodhgaya by His keley, CA 94704-0155. Tel.(415) will be followed by four evenings Holiness the Dalai Lama. Re- 849-9928 ■ at ZEN MOUNTAIN MONASTERY of commentary on the practice of nowned for both his spiritual To Study ilie Self. . . Guhyasamaja. Rinpoche will also teaching and community leader- be giving Mahakala and Lama Vigorous residential training under the spiritual direction of Zen ship, Tara Rinpoche is especially Tsongkhapa initiations, and will loved in both east and west for his leather John Daido Loori, Scnsei. Comprehensive daily schedule of teach on "The Buddhist Road to knowledge, eloquence, and inspir- (Zen meditation), chaining, work practice, art & body DRUKPAKARGYW Peace," "The Four Levels of Tan- ing presence. This is his first visit practice, study. Personal guidance from Sensei Loori through private tra," and "The Practice of Guru to Canada. interviews, formal & informal uilks on Zen , daily contact. Yoga." The Gaden Choling Mahayana DESTITUTE HOME Residents join in special retreats with coniemporary masters of arts, Born in Tibet in 1925, the Ven. Buddhist Meditation Centre, lo- martial arts, Buddhism and social action. Monthly week-long Tara Tulku Rinpoche was en- cated in downtown Toronto, is un- The Drukpa Kargyud Associa- meditation intensives (scsshin). Residential training at ZMM throned as a high incarnation at der the direction of the Ven. Zasep tion is an organization started by provides one of the richest and most potentially transformative Drepung Monastery near Lhasa at Tulku Rinpoche, who founded it members of one of the schools of experiences of Zen practice available today. the age of six. He completed the in 1980. Events in 1990 also in- Tibetan Buddhist thought called Find the still point in your life! Geshe Lharampa degree with clude visits by Ven. Lati Rin- Drukpa Kargyud, which is pan of highest honors in 1955, then poche, who will give the Heruka the Kargyudpa school. Write for free residency .mid retreat brochure- proceeded to Gyuto Tantric Col- and Vajrayogini initiations and Recently they have started a ZIvX MOUNTAIN MONASTERY lege for advanced practice of con- commentaries (August 7-21); and Buddhist missionary destitute Iiox 197SL, Ml. Tremiwr, XV 12457 (<>14) 688-2228 templation and training in the His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who home at the monastic community ritual arts (making him one of the is expected to visit Toronto in late in Darjeeling, India. They have CITTAMANI TARA RETREAT last monks to receive a complete September (exact dates not yet de- begun with 80 children. They are training on his native soil). Escap- termined). all orphans and distressed chil- WITH ing from the Chinese invasion of For further information contact: dren, whose parents were unable Tibet in 1959, Tara Rinpoche Gaden Choling, 637 Christie to adequately care for them and reestablished the Gyuto monastery Street, Toronto, Ontario M6G 3E6 they are all suffering from mal- AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 2 in India, serving an unprecedent- Canada. Tel.416-651-3849. ■ nutrition. In order to re-duplicate GADEN TENZIN LING ed three terms as its abbot. After family life, children of varying ages RETREAT CENTER are placed in the same home and ITHACA, NEW YORK daily chores and other household activities are shared by all. The children receive education in the GTL is honored to be MILAREPA— local schools, and are also given hosting the visit of some religious instruction by la- Lati Rinpoche in NEW DIRECTOR mas. The home is receiving minor August of 1990. financial help from the Govern- ment of India, but it is not enough Lama Zopa Rinpoche has ap- This is not only a retreat. The goal to maintain or augment as the Lati Rinpoche will offer the initiation pointed Martha Tack as the new is to work and live collectively as numbers of destitute children in- of Cittamani Tara on August 2 3rd, then director of the Milarepa Center of practitioners in this mountain re- crease. lead a ten-day retreat that will be Barnet, Vermont. Peter Baker is treat center of the Foundation for They request your help in the sealed with a fire puja on September retiring after many years of hard the Preservation of the Mahayana task of running this Buddhist des- 2nd. work at the center. Beginning in Tradition. Everyone is welcome: titute home, established for the May, and continuing throughout skilled and un-skilled workers, for first time in this area. We would For information, write GTL, P.O. Box the summer months, Milarepa short and long-term visits, at all appreciate financial help, advice, 6761, Ithaca, New York 14851. offers opportunities to participate levels of practice. or help in any form to aid these Telephone (607) 273-8508 (days); (607) in a variety of work projects, in- For more information, please children. 539-6164 (eves). cluding construction, re- contact: Martha Tack, 13 Ware St. Contact: Secretary, Drukpa construction, de-construction, #5, Cambridge, MA 02138. Kargyud Association, Forest View gardening, sewing, painting, etc., Tel.617-661-1721. Early registration is advisable, as space is limited. ■ Villa, West Point, Darjeeling, as well as daily group practice. W.B., India. ■ SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 13 NEWS CONGRESSIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FOUNDATION

The Congressional Human Rights Foundation is an action- based human rights organization which receives no funds from the U.S. government. It relies on tax- deductible contributions to inter- vene in crises—and to initiate ef- fective policy in response to human rights abuses around the world. In 1989, the Foundation's hu- man rights actions have involved partnerships with more than 100 human rights organizations and INTERNATIONAL initiatives in 30 countries. The Foundation organizes seminars, BROTHERHOOD briefings and fact-finding missions which involve Members of Con- gress and parliamentarians MISSION representing every shade of polit- ical opinion. This year the Foundation has Their efforts are suffering be- The International Brotherhood taken many bold initiatives in- Mission is a Buddhist Mission cause they lack funds. The cluding: Government contribution is so working to provide for the poor. • Assistance to Chinese small that they cannot run any- The mission was started in 1981 at democracy groups after thing normally throughout the Dibrugarh, Assam, India. They Tienanmen Square. year. So unless generous persons are receiving destitute children from • Institution building in Poland the judicial custody & medical hos- come forward, I fear our sincere and assistance to ethnic efforts for this cause will go in pitals to develop them into respon- minorities in Yugoslavia. vain. sible members of the society. Had • Response to South African Contact: Ven. Achariya Bhikku these children been left to grow in disinformation on apartheid. Karuna Shastry, International the surroundings, it is likely that • Linkage between environmen- Brotherhood Mission, (Social Wel- they would have grown up to im- tal policy and the human fare Organization), Naliapol, bibe the wrong human values and rights of indigenous people in Dibrugarh 786001, Assam, India. prove a burden to the society. Borneo and Brazil. • It also presented His Holiness NALJORMA— the Dalai Lama of Tibet with its First Annual Raoul Wallen- THE NUN'S PROJECT berg Congressional Human Rights Award RIGPE DORJE In 1990 the Congressional Hu- Virtually all Tibetan nuns in In- a better life for these women man Rights Foundation will mobi- dia are either refugees or the through a sponsorship program lize Congressional support for new daughters of refugees. Conditions which pairs each nun with a West- INSTITUTE AND initiatives: in the monasteries, nunneries and ern supporter. For $10 to $20 a • Economic and political adjust- refugees settlements of India are month (according to what you can PULLAHARI RETREAT ments in Eastern Europe. at best primitive. The average fa- afford) a Tibetan nun can: • Democracy and demilitariza- mily income is quite small, and • fill out her diet with better, tion in Central America. most ordained Buddhists have few more healthful foods; CENTER • United Nations resolution on sources of support, so nuns gener- • afford health care when ill; Tibetan human rights. ally face serious economic hard- • purchase textbooks and other • Human rights connections ship and can afford little for food, educational materials which The establishment of Rigpe great Pandit . Pullahari with Japanese legislators and clothing or other possessions. are ordinarily too expensive; Dorje Institute and Pullahari Re- means "the flower that radiates leaders. Health is also a serious problem: • work towards becoming eco- treat Center are the inspiration of light." Naropa's residence was also The Foundation was established tuberculosis and malnutrition (due nomically self-sufficient. H.E. Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, where the Tibetan master transla- in 1985 by Congressman Tom to the poverty of the diet) are Sponsored nuns are generally one of the four Principal Lineage tor Marpa received the complete Lantos (D-CA) and John Porter endemic. eager to learn about their sponsors Holders of the Karma Kagyu tra- transmission of the Buddhadhar- (R-IL) in order to work closely Women practitioners also live and are glad of the chance to cor- respond (English is one of the sub- dition of Tibetan Buddhism. Rin- ma which he later disseminated in with a broad range of Members of the additional burden of being fe- poche's strong wish to provide Tibet. Congress and international policy male in a culture which, like our jects taught in the nunneries). Most sponsors find this aspect of educational opportunities for the The new Pullahari Retreat Cen- makers. The Foundation's unique own, devalues them for it. Al- the program to be a gratifying op- study and practice of Tibetan ter provides an opportunity for affiliations enable it to interact ef- though Tibetan Buddhism does portunity to learn about a joyous- Buddhism and the preservation of concentrated meditation in a tradi- fectively with human rights lead- affirm that women and men are ly extraordinary way of life. the Tibetan traditions are the main tional three-year retreat program. ers in the Congress and from equally capable of reaching en- NALJORMA is a program of focus of both of these projects. All basic necessities are provided, around the world. lightenment, the secular culture Gaden Relief Projects, a charitable First, Rigpe Dorje Institute, an and a skilled teacher is continu- The Congressional Human undermines this view (the word for organization, and is happy to issue international Tibetan Buddhist ously present to guide students. Rights Foundation does more than "woman" in Tibetan literally tax-deductible receipts for any do- meditation and educational center, Construction of Pullahari Re- publish reports and recommend translates as "lower birth"). nations you make to the project. will be located near Deer Park in treat Center was begun in the policy—it implements practical Therefore it is an unfortunate Contact: Julia McCoy, Sarnath, India. The Institute will spring of 1988 with individual methods for collaboration em- commonplace that nuns receive NALJORMA-The Nun's Pro- be available to both lay and or- rooms for sixteen retreatants, as phasizing humanitarian solutions poorer education, funding and fa- cilities than the monks. Yet they ject, c/o Gaden Relief Projects, 637 dained students from all parts of well as a shrine hall, kitchen, and to achieve basic human needs. Christie Street, Toronto, Ontario, the world, who will have an oppor- quarters for teachers. Separate hill- With your help the Congression- too are sincere and dedicated prac- Canada M6G 3E6. tunity to study and practice with side cabins will enable additional al Human Rights Foundation can titioners. NALJORMA (the Tibetan word Tel.416-676-6507 (office) or eminent masters of all Tibetan individuals to go on retreats vary- more meaningfully work to secure for yogini—a woman cultivating 416-762-4829 (home). ■ Buddhist traditions. The curricu- ing in the length of time, from peace and freedom based on lum will include daily meditation short retreats of a few months to universal human rights. Without enlightenment) is working towards practice and courses in Buddhist 12 year retreats. Additionally, your financial support, today's op- philosophy, history, language, log- there are plans to build eight great portunities to consolidate human ic, medicine, and meditation. In representing the major rights gains may be lost. MANJUSHREE CENTER addition, the Institute will form aspects of the Buddha's life. Pul- Contact: Congressional Human special seminars to bring together lahari Retreat Center will be a Rights Foundation, 901 31st translators from all parts of the place of beauty and inspiration for Street, N.W, Washington, DC. OF TIBETAN CULTURE world to work on specific texts and those who seek a contemplative 20007-3838. Tel.202-333-1407 ■ to refine and standardize transla- retreat. This association is concerned religion, etc. by inviting leading tions of Dharma terms. As a re- Rigpe Dorje Foundation has in- with the preservation and promo- Tibetan scholars. sult, Dharma teachings, related itiated a special fund to accommo- tion of Tibetan heritage, language, c) To collect texts on Tibet and texts and commentaries will be date the completion of these two culture, habits and traditions and create a library so that those available in many languages. projects. Contributions made is non-political and not-for-profit. who wish to widen their knowl- Second, Pullahari Retreat Cen- through the Foundation are tax- Its objectives are: edge of Tibet can do so. ter is now under construction in deductible. a) To conduct regular classes for For more information, contact: Nepal. The site overlooks the For more information, contact those who want to learn or im- Secretary, Manjushree Centre of Kathmandu Valley and its famous Jacqueline Nalli, Rigpe Dorje prove their knowledge of the Tibetan Culture, 8 Burdawan Boudanath . The Retreat Foundation, 328 North Sycamore Tibetan language. Road, Darjeeling 734101, W.B., Center was given the name Pulla- Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036. b) To organize talks and seminars India. ■ hari, after the residence of the Tel.213-934-5002. ■ on Tibetan language, tradition,

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It is always leave a sealed letter about Lawyers in Washington, D.C. at area law firms and law schools, pels recognition of the Tibetans' within this context that the tradi- the place and person of their next are applying their skills to the the Committee plans to utilize the right to self-determination, recog- tion of recognizing the reincarna- incarnation. Another historical ex- Tibetan's nonviolent struggle for skills and expertise of the legal nition essential to the cessation of tions of high lamas came into ample is the direct indication by an independent homeland and an community to redress human the human rights violations now being in Tibet. the Sixth Dalai Lama, in one of end to human rights abuses. rights violations in Tibet. The taking place. Van Walt maintains When a high lama shows signs his casual verses, about his rebirth "Now that the world community Committee's eventual strategy will that the self-determination right of passing away, his disciples re- in Lithang. is finally recognizing the Dalai La- address a variety of subject areas, recognized under international law quest him to reincarnate and con- The tradition of formally recog- ma's message of peace, it is time including international trade, the and implemented by the United tinue his noble work of teaching nizing reincarnate lamas in Tibet to denounce China's brutal repres- United Nations, immigration, and Nations in such countries as the Doctrine and liberating ig- began with the recognition of Kar- sion of the Tibetan people and environmental issues. For exam- Namibia applies to any distinct norant beings. If the lama sees ma Pakshi (1206-1283), the second their illegal occupation of Tibet," ple, Dawn Gifford, who works for people that can demonstrate a benefit in his being reborn in the Karmapa, as the reincarnation of said Mark Rovner. Rovner, a the D.C. law firm of Swidler & unique cultural and religious iden- same area, he accepts the request Karmapa Dusum Khyenpa faculty member of the University , is working to make im- tity and history of self- and reincarnates accordingly. Sub- (1110-1193), a close disciple of of , D.C. cam- provements in human rights poli- government. sequently, a child is sought and (1079-1153). Subse- pus, is one of over sixty Washing- cies a precondition to China's "Despite the reluctance of the the candidate who passes the se- quently, the tradition spread wide- ton lawyers and law students who proposed membership in the U.S. government," said John Ac- ries of traditional tests is formally ly throughout Tibet in all the have joined the newly formed In- General Agreements on Tariffs and kerly, alluding to President Bush's recognized as the tulku, or rein- major Buddhist schools. In , ternational Committee of Lawyers Trade (GATT). John Ackerly, a recent veto of legislation extend- carnation of the deceased lama. the youngest and largest school of for Tibet. lawyer with the International ing the visas of Chinese students In most cases, the process of Tibetan Buddhism, the tradition Founded by Michael van Walt, Campaign for Tibet who has trav- in the United States, "the interest recognizing a tulku is begun by began with the second Dalai an attorney formerly of Washing- elled in Tibet and witnessed the in the International Committee of consulting a high lama and/or ora- Lama, Gedun Gyatso (1476-1542), ton, D.C. law firm Wilmer, Cutler shooting of Tibetan demonstra- Lawyers for Tibet demonstrates a cle for indications as to where to who was recognized as the & Pickering and legal counsel to tors, will be filing petitions con- commitment in the legal commu- look. If they see that the tulku has reincarnation of Gedun Drub the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan cerning instances of torture before nity to addressing fundamental is- already reincarnated, they may in- (1391-1474), a close disciple of the government-in-exile, the Interna- United Nations Educations, Sci- sues related to the occupation of dicate the place, age of the child, founder of the Gelug school, the tional Committee of Lawyers for entific and Cultural Organization Tibet." and sometimes his home or fami- great Tsongkhapa (1357-1419). Tibet is committed to pressing the (UNESCO) and the United Na- The International Committee of ly. The blossoming of trees, earth The prevailing tradition of Tibetan's legal claims to self- tions Human Rights Commission. Lawyers for Tibet welcomes the tremors and so forth, and omens recognizing the reincarnations of determination before human Van Walt, author of Status of participation of lawyers and non- or significant dreams experienced ordinary learned and experienced rights bodies of the United Na- Tibet: History, Rights, and lawyers alike. For more informa- by the parents must be confirmed. lamas, such as certain abbots, is a tions, the International Court of Prospects in International Law, tion, call John Ackerly at Only those candidates who survive later development. The number of Justice and the U.S. Congress. (available from Snow Lion) con- 202-628-4123 or Mark Rovner at this preliminary assessment con- reincarnate lamas in Tibet in 1959 Meeting several times a month tends that international law com- 202-585-7927. ■ tinue to the more detailed and in- was estimated to be in the tensive tests. As the ultimate aim thousands. is to recognize the correct reincar- The recent official Chinese an- MY EXPERIENCE IN A nation, great care is taken through- nouncement of their intention to out to ensure that the real recognize the next reincarnate is among the remain- "in accordance with the Chinese CHINESE PRISON ing candidates. This is confirmed constitution and within China" In 1959 I was arrested for my that it was extremely difficult to Yeshi submitted a three-point pro- primarily through divinations and shocked and surprised Tibetans participation in the Lhasa upris- complete one's daily quota. A posal to the jail authorities. He directives from reliable lamas and and Buddhists the world over. ing of that year. I was jailed in the slight failure in the quality or mentioned: oracles. Does this mean the Chinese con- Taring prison (named so because quantity of the work would mean a) If reformation meant opposing One might wonder why such stitution now permits the religious it had been a house of the Taring severe punishments. Out of the 17 His Holiness the Dalai Lama, high lamas or oracles do not point theory of reincarnation? Or, do the household) with my hands and my prisoners in our cell, fourteen died there would be no reformation out the correct reincarnation Chinese authorities simply want to legs shackled. There were 17 of us of starvation. The death toll in the from his side; directly, rather than engaging in appoint the next Panchen Lama crammed together in a small room. whole prison complex must have b) If reformation meant opposing this complicated procedure. This according to a new secular rule? Altogether there were around 300 been about the same ratio. Buddhism, there would be no does occasionally happen, but the The outside world should see prisoners at Taring. By 1960, our Prisoners were shot dead or reformation from him, and systematic confirmation of the Chinese attitude as the climax daily diet consisted of a fistful of punished most cruelly for slight c) If reformation meant going hun- through a series of tests has always of a calculated but deluded move bean tsampa or roasted bean flour deviations from any prison rules. In gry, there would be no reforma- been both more reliable and more to secularize a centuries-old reli- in the morning and the same again 1963, a tulku or high incarnation of tion from him either. acceptable to the community of gious tradition, under the pretext in the evening. Four or five a former lama from the Jamchen For this he was made to drive disciples. of a widely advertised policy of prisoners, working on a hand- monastery in the Ripung district the water wheel for 310 rounds at The test usually conducted on greater religious freedom in Tibet. driven millstone, would grind the was shot dead in the prison court- the end of which he fell uncon- the final candidates includes In response to a moving appeal tsampa for all the inmates. Some- yard. He was on his way to the pris- scious to the ground. Usually, this checking whether the child from , times when they did not have time on outhouse without the approval of wheel was driven 10 rounds by a remembers anything related to the the traditional seat of the Panchen to grind the flour we were given the prison authorities. Another in- pair of inmates after which the previous lama, whether the child Lama in Tibet, His Holiness the 9-10 beans for each meal. Gradu- mate, named Sherab from Kham next pair would take over. Tulku can recognize some possessions the Dalai Lama assured the monks of ally, our food deteriorated and later province, was shot in the leg while Jampel Yeshi now lives in India previous lama has regularly used, his complete support, despite we were given only a small amount he was drying dung on the roof top. but ramains in very poor health. whether he can recognize close whatever external obstacles might of watery porridge. He also had not sought permission This report was given to me by disciples and attendants of the arise, in the task of recognizing the With the pain of hunger burn- for his moving from one place to an- the author this spring in Dharm- previous lama, as well as carefully next Panchen Lama. ■ ing in us, we were forced to do other. Every slight movement within sala and for security reasons I feel studying the child's personality. In long hours of work. Each one of the prison compound had to have it is better that his name not be addition to these external tests, us had to spin 200g of woolen yarn permission from the Chinese guards publicly told. It is on file here, more penetrating inner and secret Reprinted from. Me-Long a day. The yarn had to be so fine in authority. In 1968 Tulku Jampel however. I

SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG 15 NEWS Continued from page 1 His Holiness the Dalai Lama on INTERNAL HUMAN RIGHTS IN TIBET IS NOT the 31st Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising AFFAIR? AN INTERNAL AFFAIR OF CHINA meetings in Hong Kong to discuss By Ambassador Jeane J. Kirkpatrick procedure and other matters in an Usually, in awarding the Nobel Last December 10, in Beijing, In- of the Chinese occupation, and more answer, perhaps, is that the Chinese effort to reduce tension and to Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel ternational Human Rights Day was than 100,000 Tibetans fled to India thought no one would care. China's facilitate an early start to the actu- Committee bends over celebrated with speeches, conferences and Nepal. human rights abuses have been go- al negotiations. Unfortunately, backwards—-not to be political. and public marches. The same day, More than 6,000 monasteries have ing on for three decades with little China's leaders to date have not But not this year. In awarding this in Lhasa, Tibet's capital city, un- been razed and their monks outcry from the international com- responded positively to our sincere year's medal to the Dalai Lama, armed monks and nuns gathered in defrocked and jailed. munity. The last time the UN. called efforts. the Nobel Committee jumped non-violent protest of Chinese oppres- Thousands of Tibetan women have for an end to human rights viola- Recently the Chinese have vehe- smack into international politics, sion. The protest ended when Chi- been victims of forced abortion and tions in Tibet was more than 20 years mently rejected and condemned giving the People's Republic of nese police arrived and opened fire. sterilization. ago. my stand on the past status and China a well-deserved slap in the Recent days have seen more vio- Since 1987, some 5,000 Tibetans In its defense China says steps have . They want me to face. lence in Tibet. Again led by monks have been arrested as political pris- been taken to modernize Tibet. It change that stand. However, no So, the story of the Dalai Lama and nuns, Tibetans demanded in- oners. Half are women and children. is true. Roads have been built, but one can alter truth or facts. By is the story of his people. And just dependence from Chinese rule. Again The Chinese attitude toward the these have been used mostly for mov- their narrow outlook the Chinese as sad as the story of what hap- Chinese police fired into crowds of issue of human rights in Tibet has ing the large occupation army. There are missing the main message pened to his people and to the demonstrators. Since March 5, ac- remained constant: It is an internal are more jobs, but these are mostly which I have tried to convey to country of Tibet is the story of cording to the official China News affair and not the concern of the rest for the Chinese living there. There them in my Five-Point Peace Plan, why we allowed it to happen. We Agency, at least 12 people have been of the world. Just two weeks ago, are more power lines, yet these of- the Strasbourg Proposal and the knew that was going on. There killed and more than 100 wounded Chinese officials told President Bush, ten by-pass Tibetan villages. There Nobel Lecture, which concerns were enough reports coming out in clashes between protesters and the firmly but courteously, that this is- are questions as to how much this the future relationship between of Tibet about the genocide. But police. Unofficial accounts say the sue was not a concern of the Unit- modernization benefits Tibetans. Tibet and China. I am prepared to the United States did nothing. Be- toll is much higher. ed States. But human rights are an Of course, we don't know if pres- consider this with an open mind cause helping Tibet would have in- Numerous observers, even a international concern, and violation sure from the world community, me- through the dialogue. terfered with our playing the respected U.S. diplomat, have ex- of those rights should never be al- dia, and governments will help It is important for the Chinese so-called "China Card." pressed surprise over the Chinese ac- lowed to be hidden behind the pre- improve China's human rights policy authorities to recognize the true In American foreign policy, in tions in Tibet. But, the surprise is text of internal affairs. The more that with regard to Tibet. Then again, aspirations of the Tibetan people, other words, Tibet was another that they're surprised. The recent a government tries to repress infor- it might help. Anatoly Shcharansky the majority of whom live inside victim of the Cold War. The Unit- clashes are only the latest of a string mation, the more important it is that was freed from a Soviet gulag only Tibet. Virtually all Tibetans long ed States was so focused on the evil of abuses Tibetans have had to si- others speak up. through the efforts of his wife, Avi- for nothing less than full inde- empire, so determined to cultivate lently endure. Over the last 30 years In this century alone, more peo- tal. For years, she was a tireless one- pendence for our country. If the a relationship with China—in or- the Tibetan plight has been among ple have died at the hands of their woman human rights campaign. She Chinese have any doubts on this der to play China against the So- the most overlooked and under- own governments than in war. They wouldn't let world governments or then they should permit an inter- viet Union—that we were willing reported human rights abuses in the have died in Pol Pot's murderous the media forget her husband, un- nationally supervised referendum to overlook anything else China world. The Chinese have done every- "utopia," Stalin's gulag, Hitler's final til he was released from prison. in Tibet to determine the wishes was doing—even destroying an en- thing they can to keep it that way, solution, the man-made famine in History has shown us that silence of the Tibetan people. tire people and an entire nation. banning journalists and tourists from the Ukraine, and China's cultural only encourages human rights abus- Any relation between Tibet and Shocked by last June's violent the Himalayan region—whenever revolution. Conservative estimates say ers. It is our responsibility, as people China must be based on the prin- repression in Tiananmen Square? anti-Chinese unrest has surfaced. 10 million have died as a result of who enjoy the right of free expres- ciples of equality, trust and mutual We shouldn't have been. The Chi- It is time the veil of secrecy be lift- these massive human rights viola- sion, to speak out against Chinese benefit. It must also be based on nese are experienced mur- ed. We in the West have a moral ob- tions. To look away in the face of abuses in Tibet Maybe then the Chi- the principles which the wise rul- derers .. .they got their practice in ligation to express our profound these atrocities is an act of moral cow- nese, in their effort to modernize, will ers of Tibet and of China laid Tibet. But, now there's no longer disapproval. Silence can only be con- ardice. It is also the surest way to build rights as well as roads. ■ down in a treaty as early as 823 any excuse. The Nobel Peace Prize sidered as complicity. The catalogue ensure their continuation. A.D., engraved in the stone pillar puts the Dalai Lama on the front of human rights abuses and cultur- Some have wondered why, dur- This article adapted from Ambassador in Lhasa. Among other things the page—and should put the issue of al genocide Tibetans have suffered ing a time when China has been Kirkpatrick's speech delivered at the treaty says, "Tibetans will live Tibetan Independence on the is deeply disturbing. Consider this: making progress in its relationship Tibet conference on March 5, 1989 happily in the great land of Tibet, front burner of American Foreign Since 1950, more than one mil- with Hong Kong and Taiwan, it at Columbia University. and the Chinese will live happily Policy. ■ lion people have died as a direct result would be so repressive in Tibet. The Reprinted from News Tibet in the great land of China." It is with sadness that I note Bill Press Commentary, October 9, that, far from looking at the Tibe- 1989, ABC News, 29 November tan issue from a fresh perspective, 1989 the Chinese authorities continue L instead to use their awesome mili- l tary might to crush the numerous AT THE FEET J\{f\%$ M protests of the Tibetans. Last year, ii in response to Tibetan protest OF THE MASTER demonstrations, the Chinese authorities imposed martial law in Lhasa. Martial law imposed in Beijing a few months later was re- cently lifted. In Lhasa, far from Authenthic....a Tibetian nun welcomes a new day....experience a glorious rain in the lifting martial law, the Chinese foothills of the ...Tibetian Monks in meditation that seems to silence the authorities are intent on tighten- rain....you are there. ing the noose around the Tibetan people. Recent reports from Tibet And then...."These are not my words, they are the words of the Master who taught indicate that further repressive measures are being carried out. me....through His help, I have set my feet upon the Path....the words He spoke to me will These days the Chinese authorities help you also...." are conducting house-to-house process. As I have said many NOW YOU MAY ALSO BENEFIT searches for participants of the times, respect for freedom and pro-independence demonstra- democracy is essential for the de- tions. velopment of a modern Tibet and * "...psychic powers....they MUST come....He will tell you how to unfold them safely." Despite such brutality by the for the development of its people. * "If you see a case of cruelty to a child or an animal, it is your duty to interfere." Chinese authorities, the Tibetans In 1963 I promulgated the * "The Six Points Of Conduct...." * "....three great crimes you must avoid..." in Tibet remain determined and democratic Constitution of Tibet undaunted. It is the right and and we have gained valuable ex- Much, much more! responsibility of every Tibetan to perience in the workings of fight for freedom and rights. But democracy. There is still need to our struggle must be based on further democratize, both the As- 90 MINUTE authentic audio cassette... only $12.50, plus $2.00 shipping and handling non-violence. sembly of the Tibetan People's An important event for the Deputies and the Tibetan ad- Mastcr/VISA:_ Expiration Date: Tibetan people has been the award ministration itself. To make our in- of the Nobel Peace Prize. 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The origins of the Tibetan Terri- puppies looked alike, so Dr. Greig Over the years Mrs. Alice Mur- er appear to be shrouded in mys- believed the breed to be phy worked to get the breed estab- tery, yet one can interpret some of "purebred." She consulted a mem- lished. She felt it was her personal the jigsaw pieces. The dogs were ber of the India Kennel Club, and mission to protect the breed and to developed in Tibet; there is no he recommended that she breed ad- see it attain every honor. When the question about that, although the ditional litters to prove her belief. breed was first shown in the Mis- breed probably evolved from the Because the dogs were about the cellaneous Class at a two-day show, northern dogs of pre-history. Over size of familiar English Terriers, he February 22-23, 1964, in Seattle, centuries the Tibetan people adopt- named them Tibetan Terriers, al- Washington, exiled lamas in resi- ed and adapted the breed to their though it was said that the Tibetan dence there at the university came. own way of life. The monks bred people called them "The Little Rso- Lama Kungra Lobrang blessed the the dogs carefully, developing what ple," or, simply, "The Tibetan." two dogs, and his fellow lamas was called "the monastery type," Dr. Greig sought help from vari- painted a Tibetan backdrop for the and the nomads kept a larger, more ous Tibetan friends who travelled dogs. Later, Mrs. Murphy sent one rugged version of the breed. back and forth across the borders. of her puppies, "Kon-Dup Lam- Because the difficult geographic A lama of Tibet was sympathetic to leh" of Kalai to Jigdal Sakyapa Rin- conditions in Tibet often isolated her cause. When she sent him a poche as a gift for his three little sections of the country, there was "sample" from one of the litters for sons. some variance in early type within his opinion, he pronounced the dog While all Tibetan Terrier owners the breed. Some say the dogs had a fine example of the monastery love their own special dogs, some of a purpose in the Tibetan religion, style. Later, he sent her an excep- these breed fanciers have felt but this idea remains conjecture in tional white Tibetan Terrier male challenged to go well beyond canine the West. We do know that the called, "Thoombay." ownership. They have developed a Tibetan Terrier is no ordinary dog, Eventually, Dr. Greig presented strong interest in Tibet itself, its cul- but, then, its homeland is no ordi- several generations of her dogs to ture, music, art. a d philosophies. nary country. the India Kennel Club, and the Quite a few of these dedicated peo- In the early 1920s, an English breed was accepted. The first Tibe- ple have become involved with var- surgeon, Dr. Agnes R.H. Greig was tan Terrier Champion dog in India ious Tibetan refugee causes. The practicing medicine in northern In- —and the world—was Dr. Grieg's Tibetan Terrier Club of America, dia, near the Tibet border. In 1922 home bred, "Mr. Binks," in 1931. Inc., founded by the Murphys in she operated on a Tibetan woman Dr. Greig decided to return per- 1957, has contributed money over who had come down from Tibet, manently to her home in England the last 30 years to Tibetan refugee accompanied by her family as was and brought with her ten weU-bred settlements. the custom. Included in the family Tibetan Terriers to form the nucle- was a pet dog. While the woman us of her own new kennel. Through Description of Breed recovered from her surgery, the lit- her hard work the Kennel Club in The Tibetan Terrier is a shaggy His Holiness the Dalai Lama with his Photo: James McDonald tle dog, "Lily," whelped a Utter of England accepted the breed in 1938. dog, ideally 14 inches to 16 inches Tibetan Terrier Senge in Dharamsala, 1968 four puppies. She had been bred in The First British Champion was the tall, weighing about 22-24 pounds. Tibet, and the family would not white dog given her by the lama. It has a thick double coat as an The personality of the breed is and received a bitch from Mrs. leave her behind. "Thoombay" was born in Tibet on adult; the inner coat like cashmere, remarkable. To own a Tibetan Ter- Murphy with which she began her The grateful family offered the October 9, 1928. When he won the the outer coat fine but never silky rier is to love one. However, because Shaggar line that produced many choice of puppies to Dr. Greig, who championship, he was ten years old. nor woolly. Profuse hair covers the of the sensitive, intuitive nature of champions. In 1985 she wrote the selected a gold and white female, The judge at the time was im- face and eyes, and the tail is well- the breed, it is not an average all- definitive Tibetan Terrier Book, calling her "Bunti." The Tibetan pressed with his perfect balance, plumed, carried happily wagging purpose shaggy dog designed for now in its third printing. The Reifs family approved her choice and said beautiful white coat, and aristocratic over the back. The feet—unique everyone. Tibetan Terriers are at have slowed breeding activity now, they would bring a mate for "Bun- air. among dogs—are large and flat their best a loving, intelligent, crea- but they plan to have puppies from ti" when they returned for the The first Tibetan Terriers in the (snowshoe feet). The body is strong, tive home where the owners can ac- their seventh generation in the woman's check-up. United States were bred in 1957 by very square in proportion. Every- cept the great love these dogs give. whelping box in early summer, 1990. A year later, they arrived, bring- Dr. and Mrs. Henry Murphy of thing about the dog lead to its sur- A sense of humor helps too, as this Contact Jane Reif, 6 Yellow Pine, ing "Rajah," a male born in Tibet. Virginia and met with great interest, vival in harsh land of high altitudes is a breed that enjoys a hearty Middletown, CT 06457. Tel. He was subsequently bred to especially among those who were fa- with extremes of weather such as laugh—on you! ■ 203-347-7302. Tibetan Terrier "Lily" and the first litter was born miliar with Tibet and who had high winds, heavy snow and ice, Book is available from Snow Lion on Christmas, 1924. A second Ut- some knowledge of the breed in its sand storms, rocks, and treacherous The author of this article, Jane Reif, for $16.95 (256 pp., 200 photos). ter followed in July, 1925. All of the homeland. footing. saw her first Tibetan Terrier in 1968

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NEWS Four Thousand Tibetans THE NEW YORK TIMES, SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1990 Demonstrate ON MY MIND in Tibet's A. M. Rosenthal in their shame. The Dalai Lama won We will tell them to stick it in their Capital the Nobel Peace Prize last year. But cm is what he said, more or less. for 31 years this was the complete Why is China exempt from even the The Monk honor roll of countries whose leaders lowest standards of human lights, to Some 4,000 Tibetans demon- received him: Costa Rica, Mexico, the point where it can execute its dis- strated in Lhasa on March 9, 1990, India. sidents, sentence millions to forced the eve of the 31st Anniversary of Now Mr. Havel has added his coun- labor, swallow the whole Tibetan na- the Tibetan National Uprising And the try's name. He knew the invitation to tion, without the world seeming to Day of March 10, 1959, according the Dalai Lama, made in his very mind? to the Bureau of His Holiness the first speech as President, would in- Roberta Cohen, a specialist in Dalai Lama in New Delhi, India. President furiate Beijing. Every attention to the human rights, has written a book Dalai Lama arouses Beijing to im- In anticipation of demonstrations about that tantalizing question. It was mediate denunciation. published a few years ago by the Uni- For five days last month, Tenzin in March, the Chinese authorities the very thought of Chinese anger versity of Law School — Gyatso, a Buddhist monk who is had increased the military pres- freezes the Western nations into 'The Human Rights Exception." the Dalai Lama of Tibet, was the ence in Lhasa. Tanks patrolled the statues of servility. In the United American historic lies with China, guest of Vaclav Havel, a playwright streets, and soldiers armed with States the President even went back the memory of the foul governments who is the President of Czechoslova- automatic machine guns were sta- on his word to bar high-level contacts that preceded the Communist revolu- kia. with the regime that ordered the tioned on rooftops, especially in That visit got virtually no air time tion, decades of eager acceptance of spring massacres. the area of the Jokhang, Lhasa's or print. Leaders of nations love to Chinese Marxism and Maoism, career But Mr. Havel was able to control holiest temple, and the site of visit one another. What's the news? interests of China specialists, dreams his terror. When the denunciation many demonstrations in the past. A pity the visit was ignored. It was of fast fortune, Chinese secretiveness from Beijing came, he replied po- A newspaper hot only important but tells a great -- those are some of the reasons. litely but without tremble or apology. deal about Tibet, Mr. Havel, China But they all add up to the belief that quoted a foreign source saying, The Chinese did not break rela- and the United States. somehow Orientals generally do not "The way the Chinese authorities tions. If they ever do, I imagine his On March 17, 31 years will have cherish life or liber ty as much as we deployed military in Lhasa, it Government will withstand the shock. passed since the Dalai Lama, then 24 do, a concise definition of racism. looks as if they are preparing for Mr. Havel is in danger of being years old, fled Lhasa by night to es- American Presidents think about a war." guru-ized in this count!y. He will cape the Chinese and save the Ti- the Dalai Lama as a problem — an ir- probably survive that, too. He and his ritation to China. Mr. Havel thinks The Chinese authorities stopped betan national identity. top aides have already set their own all traffic to and from Lhasa on Nine years earlier, in 1950, the Chi- about him as a fighter for human de- style, which should work against March 10, 1990. Earlier they had nese Communists began their occupa- cency. That is the difference, and it is American canonization as well as declared the so-called Tibet Au- tion of Tibet. Before the Dalai Lama likely to remain until the next Amer- Chinese bullying. ican President tonomous Region as off limits to was driven into refuge, and since, the In New York at a small party, the But oh, what a joy simply to dream all foreign travelers until March Chinese Communists tore his country Czechoslovak Foreign Minister, Jiri that one day a President of the United apart — annexed a huge part of it, en- 15, 1990. Dienstbier, was asked what would States will put his arm around that forced military rule over the rest, The Chinese declared martial happen if the new style of Eastern good man, the Dalai Lama, smile murdered at least a million Tibetans, law in Tibet in early March 1989, European leaders came under pres- pleasantly into the camera and say, imprisoned millions of others. following demonstrations in Lha- sure to conform, from the outside. He "Well, the Chinese Communists can 1 he world then did its best to forget sa, and have strictly enforced it answeted with a long shrug and a just stick it in their ears." [ I I ibet, in fear of Communist China or short sentence. since. Because foreign journalists in dreamy but still unfulfilled lust for have been prohibited from enter- a billion Chinese consumers. ing Tibet, no other details of the One way it tried to foiget was for March 9th demonstration are national leaders to refuse even to see available at this writing. the Dalai Lama, coldly pretending There are also reports of demon- him out of existence. Not one Amer- strations that took place in mid- ican President has had the courtesy February in Karze and Ngapa, or the courage to receive the leader of "The human world faces many serious crises and, towns in eastern Tibet. According the Tibetans, the symbol of godliness for them and many other Buddhists according to our common point of view, its only to sources, the demonstration in around the world. hope is in the sphere of awareness and Karze was a major one with par- The tiny band of Tibetan representa- ticipation by monks, civilians, tives in Washington is not even wel- mobilization of all the good within each of us and nomads and villagers. The num- come at the State Department. They in the sphere of our respect for what transcends us ber of casualties and arrests are not can lunch with somebody in the depart- as individuals, whether we call it God, the order available. ment from time to time. But that must Since Sept. 27, 1987, there have he outside the State Department, of the cosmos, the inevitability of the consequences been 55 demonstrations despite where emissaries of tyrannies are wel- of actions, or anything else. This is valid not only the brutal military crackdown. comed, honored and stuffed every day. for everyone in general, but even more so for those Thousands of Tibetans have been American Presidents are not alone detained; some 1,000 Tibetans people who have taken political responisbility. If have been killed since Sept. 27, people live with peace and kindness within their 1987. ■ own hearts, and respect truth and fairness, with a Will the sense of universal responsibility, there is hope that United they can live in peace and with kindness and justice with one another. In this way, they can REPORT States become free of oppression, as well as spiritual and FROM join the material poverty. It is our joint, sincere aspiration that this might come true." honor roll? —A Joint Appeal of H.H. the Dalai Lama THE U.N. and President Vaclav Havel

Six countries—The United States, Canada, Sweden, the Nether- lands, Costa Rica, and France- have denounced China for the violations of human rights in China as well as in Tibet. Austra- "Here in Czechoslovakia, as in most of the other Eastern European countries, lia has strongly condemned China freedom and democracy have been regained by people joining together, in a non- for the violations of human rights in China, but has not mentioned violent fashion, with concern for achieving the basic human values, not just for Tibet. the political gain of some particular party or faction. As a movement of basic Responding to criticisms to human spirit, this has been a truly great achievement. But it is only the first several Western countries that Chi- na had suppressed the pro- stage. Now is the time to face the equal challenge of the second phase, which is democracy movement and violat- to establish a healthy democratic system of practice to sustain and support that ed human rights, Chinese freedom. For this second step, the same mass spirit of selfless determination and representative Chen Shiqiu said that "their purpose was none oth- love of truth must be maintained so as not to become lax within that newly er than finding excuses for their gained freedom simply to further personal or factional gain." gross interference in the internal —Statement of H.H. the Dalai Lama at the conclusion affairs of China." ■ of his visit to Czechoslovakia, Feb.5, 1990

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A Long Look Homeward An Interview with die Dalai Lama o; Tibet

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This Mullin. 29 pages, #SLBKLLH $2 of Kindness, by H.H. the Dalai #SLBKBI $8.95 mor is also very much in evi- book forms the most accessible in- In this interview, His Holiness Lama, compiled & edited by Sidney "In these spontaneous interviews dence."—Parabola troduction to Tibetan Buddhism openly expresses his views on Pibum. 152pp., #SLBKPK $4.95 he reveals his inimitable wit and DEITY YOGA in Action and available. many timely political issues, on Who is the Dalai Lama and why gently exemplifies the true nature Performance , H.H. the "... presented in a practical and himself as a spiritual and secular was he awarded the Nobel Peace of a Bodhisattva."— East West Dalai Lama, Tsong-ka-pa and understandable form.. .delight- leader, on the Thirteenth Dalai Prize? Beginning with the Nobel Journal Jeffrey Hopkins (also Trans. & fully illustrated, well-printed and Lama, and on the likelihood of Lecture which presents his policy These sparkling interviews with Ed.). 274pp. #SLBKDY $14.95 highly recommendable as a prac- himself traveling to Tibet. of kindness, this book offers a His Holiness the Dalai Lama are Deity Yoga describes the profound tical guide to Tibetan TANTRA IN TIBET, H.H. the comprehensive view of his per- sure to interest Buddhists and non- process of meditation in Action Buddhism"—Soami Sariputra, Dalai Lama, Tsong-ka-pa and sonal life, his wide-ranging in- Buddhists alike. His Holiness and Performance Tantras. It is a The Theosophist Jeffrey Hopkins (also Trans. & terests, and his thoughts on issues covers a spectrum of religious and invaluable book for anyone who is Glenn H. Mullin is a former Ed.). 252pp. #SLBKTT $12.95 of global concern. These ad- secular concerns in a most candid practicing or interested in Bud- member of the LTWA's Research ' 'This is a most valuable book for dresses, interviews and biographi- and stimulating manner. Psychol- dhist tantra. It is comprised of and Translation Bureau and has the serious seeker."—The Tibet cal essays reveal a highly pragmatic ogy, tantra, politics, emptiness, three parts: published numerous books and Journal man, dedicated to the establish- Christianity, reincarnation, liber- Tantra in Tibet consists of three Heart of Mantra by the Dalai monographs. He currently resides ment of non-violent solutions to ation, meditation, mantra, gurus, parts published under the auspices Lama is a lucid exposition of the in Canada. human problems in the personal, protector deities, and particle meditative rites of deity yoga—the of the Dalai Lama: environmental and political physics are some of the topics distinctly tantric process in which KINDNESS, CLARITY, AND Essence of Tantra by H.H. the arenas. A captivating picture discussed—much of this informa- yogis visualize themselves in the INSIGHT by H.H the Fourteenth Dalai Lama reveals the highly emerges of the Dalai Lama whose tion is unavailable elsewhere. form of a Buddha's divine body as Dalai Lama Trans. & Ed. by practical and compassionate use of goodwill, understanding and prac- These interviews were held at the a manifestation of compassionate Jeffrey Hopkins, Co-Ed. by this science of spiritual develop- ticality have brought him respect close of annual teachings and in- wisdom. Elizabeth Napper 239pp. ment. Contents include: tantra for from world leaders and the ac- itiations in Bodhgaya, India, the The Great Exposition of Secret #SLBKKCI $10.95 practice, refuge, the three paths, claim of millions around the place most sacred to Buddhists. Mantra—parts 2 & 3, by Tsong-ka- This best-selling book contains a greatness of mantra, clear light world. Foreword by Senator BUDDHISM OF TIBET, by His pa, details the practices of Action collection of talks given by the and initiation. Claiborne Pell, Chairman of the Holiness the Dalai Lama Trans. & and Performance Tantras. Special Dalai Lama to Western audiences The Great Exposition of Secret Senate Foreign Relations Com- Ed. by Jeffrey Hopkins. 219pp. deity yoga techniques for the de- during his tours of North Mantra—Part 1 by Tsong-ka-pa, is mittee. #SLBKBT $12.95 velopment of the heart, mind and America. His Holiness covers a one of the principle classic texts on physical form of a Buddha are tantra. It presents the main fea- NEW! THE DALAI LAMA AT HAR- wide variety of spiritual and hu- presented in a coherent series of man concerns in a practical and di- tures common to all the Buddhist VARD: Lectures on the Buddhist tantra systems as well as the differ- THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE yogic exercises. The (hand rect manner with his characteris- AND THE DALAI LAMA, Path to Peace, H.H. the Dalai ences between sutra and tantra. Lama, trans. &ed. by Jeffrey Hop- gestures) that accompany the tic warmth, wit and perception. Compiled and edited by Sidney Contents include: paths to Budd- kins. 255pp. #SLBKDLHP meditations are clearly illustrated. Not limited to Buddhist or reli- Pibum. 72pp., #SLBKNPP$4.50 hahood, vajra vehicle, deity yoga, $12.95 paper, #SLBKDLHC Supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins gious believers, his message speaks This year's Nobel Peace Prize has and method in the four tantras. $22.95 cloth outlines in detail the structure of to all humanity of the importance been awarded to H.H. the Dalai Supplement by Jeffrey Hopkins ".. The best teachings from the Action Tantra practices as well as to the very fabric of society of Lama, first and foremost for his discusses the meaning of empti- East are the ones given by the the need for the development of kindness, love, and compassion. It practice of non-violence and his special yogic powers. ness, transformation, and the pur- Dalai Lama"—Joseph Campbell is a message of hope, both in terms human approach to world peace. Formerly titled: Yoga of Tibet. pose of the four tantras. in An Open Life of the potential for individual and Included here are the two major In 1981, His Holiness the Dalai ESSENCE OF REFINED NEW! addresses given by the Dalai Lama social transformation, and in terms Lama gave a series of lectures at GOLD, by the Third Dalai Lama of the indomitable human spirit. TO THE LION THRONE, by in Oslo, Norway and statements by Harvard University which fulfilled & Glenn H. Mullin, Commentary Whitney Stewart. 55pp. the Nobel Committee on the "Hopkins has done an excellent magnificently his intention of by H.H. the present Dalai Lama. translating and editing job, mak- #SLBKTLT $10.95 June presentation of the award. This is an exciting and engaging providing an in-depth introduc- 271pp. #SLBKERG $10.95 ing the often-difficult terms and These talks detail the construc- "For its down-to-earth style in- biography of the Dalai Lama for tion to Buddhist theory and prac- doctrines very accessible... gives tive and forward-looking proposals dicating a rich spiritual path, this children. The day the Dalai Lama tice. The combination of powerful the reader an insight into contem- for solving international conflicts, must rank as one of the finest was born, a rainbow touched his intellect, expository skill, and porary Tibetan Buddhism as human rights issues, and global practical, compassionate applica- Buddhist books in English to house, two crows rested on his roof presented by the gentle, intelligent environmental problems that tion which characterize the Dalai date"— The Middle Way top and kept guard and his father exiled leader of the Tibetan peo- earned the Dalai Lama the recog- Lama himself also highlight these Continuing the living Tibetan jumped from his sick bed and nition of the Nobel Committee. lectures. He covers a spectrum of tradition to the present day the ple. This is an excellent declared himself cured by his son's Comprising a succinct statement issues important to anyone con- present Dalai Lama, provides an book."—Choice birth. This biography follows the of his personal and political phi- cerned about individual and world extensive commentary to the Third "Though [the Dalai Lama] is life of the young, spirited boy who losophy, these addresses also show peace and answers questions that Dalai Lama's "Essence of Refined one of the most erudite scho- became a monk at age three, the great depth, warmth and hu- those interested in Buddhism have Gold" drawn from his own lars ... he has a gift for reducing moved to the in mor of the Dalai Lama as a per- long hoped to see addressed. penetrating experience. His dis- his doctrine to a core of lucid prac- Lhasa and became the spiritual son and statesman. Foreword by "Presents a richer picture of the course comprises the main body of ticality, crystallized in the title of and political leader of his people Tenzin Tethong, Director of the Dalai Lama.. .as a deeply accom- this text and alternates between his 1984 book, Kindness, Clarity by age fifteen. To her careful re- International Campaign for Tibet. plished scholar of Buddhist theory personal reflections, direct and Insight."—Time Magazine search into the early years of the

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It contains tantric in- cated Highest Yoga Tantra. A sum- on an aquamarine background formation pertinent to practi- a tutor of English, French, crea- mary of the structure and meth- tive writing, and children's thea- with the following quotation that tioners of any highest yoga tantra. odology of the six completion stage captures the essence of his teach- Topics include: the initiations, ter. Her experience as a puppeteer yogas, representing the highest and actor has been a base for writ- ing: "Out of my experience, I tell vows and pledges, cultivating the and most powerful teachings of the my friends wherever I go about the generation and completion stages, ing for and working with children Buddha, is translated here by per- in elementary and high school. importance of love and compas- energy centers, winds, drops, tak- mission of His Holiness, the pres- sion. Deep down we must have ing the three bodies as the path, TRANSCENDENT WISDOM: ent Dalai Lama. real affection for each other, a clear and day and night yogas. A Commentary on the Ninth KALACHAKRA: RITE OF IN- realization or recognition of our TIBETAN PILGRIMAGE, by Chapter of 's [Guide ITIATION, by Dalai Lama and shared human status." to the Bodhisattva Way of Life, Peter Gold. 175 pp., color photos, Hopkins. 511pp. #WIBKKRI HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA, by #SLBKTPI $14.95 (see Travel) by H.H. the Dalai Lama; Trans., $22.95 (see Kalachakra) ed. & annotated by B. Alan Wal- Daniel Cozort 192pp. WHEEL OF TIME, by Geshe KALACHAKRA SAND MAN- lace. 146pp., #SLBKTW $9.95 PATH OF THE BOD- #SLBKHYT $10.95 (see Religion Sopa, Jackson & Newman. HISATTVA WARRIOR, by The section) #DPWT $10.95 DALA POSTER, 24 x 35" "A clear exposition..." — #SYKP $15 Vajradhatu Sun Thirteenth Dalai Lama & Glenn H. For anyone interested in practicing Contains five sections: Buddhist Mullin, 387pp. #SLBKPBW Kalachakra, this book is a great background, history of the Large full color photo reproduc- "The Guide to the Bodhisattva tion of the sand mandala con- Way of Life'' is one of the most $14.95 (See Religion Section) general presentation of tantra and Kalachakra tantra, Kalachakra in- in addition has a special section structed in the American Museum highly recommended texts for Ma- SONGS OF SPIRITUAL itiation, generation and comple- comparing the completion stages tion stage practices of this tantra. of Natural History, New York hayana practice. The ninth chap- CHANGE, by the Seventh Dalai City. ter of that book, the chapter on of the Guhyasamaja and A must for persons interested in Lama & Glenn H. Mullin. 205 pp. Kalachakra systems. Transcendent Wisdom, is known #SLBKSW7 $10.95 (See Religion Kalachakra. KALACHAKRA SAND MAN- among Buddhist scholars as a Section) KALACHAKRA: RITE OF IN- DALA POSTCARD, #SYKC ITIATION, by Dalai Lama and $.75 challenging and profound exposi- TANTRIC YOGAS OF SISTER tion of the Madhyamika View of Hopkins. 511pp. #WIBKKRI Same image as poster only in post- , by the Second Dalai $22.95 card size. Buddhist philosophy. It is difficult Lama & Glenn H. Mullin. 240 pp. to understand without a com- For the first time, a tantric initia- GARUDA POSTCARDS $.75 ea. mentary. Traditional thangka images. "In this work we have the Dalai GAC3 Kalachakra Deity Lama at full strength...a pro- KALACHAKRA EMBLEM found work."—Parabola THE DALAI LAMA NOTECARDS $12 for 10 cards In 1979, His Holiness the Dalai H.H. THE FOURTEENTH DALAI LAMA PORTRAITS plus envelopes. #HCNC2 Lama delivered an oral teaching Because of the great demand for these of the Dalai Lama are pre- These are full-color cards of the on this text before an assembly of photos of the Dalai Lama, we of- cious gifts for Tibetans in Tibet or Kalachakra mantra. over a thousand Tibetans and fer full-color portraits suitable for Tibetan communities, Westerners. B. Alan Wallace has gifts or devotional use. Photos like KALACHAKRA EMBLEM translated, edited and added ex- PRINT 8 X 10" full-color #HCPR1 $7 planatory notes to this extraor- dinarily clear and valuable com- mentary. THE UNION OF BLISS AND EMPTINESS, H.H. the Dalai Lama. 191pp. #SLBKUBE $10.95 The origins of the instructions on this Lama Choepa (guru yoga) KALACHAKRA DEITY practice are traced back to the ex- POSTER 11 x 17 1/2" planatory tantra called Vajramala, NEW PHOTO! #TBPOKD $2.00 in which the visualization of the DFDLG The Dalai Lama, Man of This poster is of the great thangka body mandala deities on the gu- Wisdom, 5x7" $9; 8x 10" $12 that also appears on the cover of ru's body is explained according '' Kalachakra Tantra: Rite of Initi- to Guhyasamaja. Since the integral SLCDL1 The Dalai Lama Lead- ation". It comes to us from India practice of Yamantaka, Gu- ing the Great Prayer Festival 4 1/4 and the edges are a little wrinkled. hyasamaja and Heruka has great x 6" $.60 (postcard) Because we think you'll enjoy it, merit and advantages, Lama we are selling it at a reduced price. Choepa explains how to do it on At the bottom of the poster are the the basis of this guru yoga prac- mantras associated with the deity, tice. The actual practice is ex- written in Tibetan. plained on the basis of Gu- GARUDA POSTERS $7 ea. Very MERIDIAN TRUST VIDEOS hyasamaja, the preliminaries such fine quality posters. THE WHEEL OF TIME: as the self-generation are explained GAP02 Kalachakra Deity Kalachakra Initiation, Switz. on the basis of Yamantaka, and GAP03 Kalachakra Mandala 1985, 45 min., $38 performing offerings and so forth IMAGES OF TIBETAN In the summer of 1985, H.H. the is explained according to Heruka. CULTURE Dalai Lama gave a series of in- This guru yoga is widespread These full-color Tibet Cards meas- troductory teachings and the em- within the Gelug system and most ure 4 1/4" x 6" and are only 60 powerment into the highest yoga followers know it by heart. This cents each. They capture some of tantra practice of Kalachakra. In- volume present useful tantric ma- the most moving images of the cluded are, teachings, interviews terial unavailable elsewhere. 1985 Kalachakra in Bodhgaya, and some exclusive footage of the India. rituals involved in the preparation NEW PHOTO! NEW PHOTO! SLSTC9 Long-life Offering of the mandala and the dances of DFDLW The Dalai Lama, Man DFDLB The Dalai Lama, Win- SLSTC10 Dalai Lama at the tantric monks. of Compassion, 5 x 7" $9; 8 x 10" ner of the Nobel Peace Prize, 5 x Kalachakra KALACHAKRA 1974,1 hr., $50 $12 7" $9; 8 x 10" $12 SLSTC14 Tibetan Monk in Prayer (See video section for shipping de- SLSTC20 Tibetan Lamas tails on Meridian films.)

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IMAGES OF TffiETAN CULTURE In these full-color postcard images of Tibe- tan culture all facets of Tibetan life are represented: painters, rug weavers, singers, masked dancers, lamas and monasteries, re- ligious ceremonies, nomads, yogis, the SLSTC5 SLSTC15 Kalachafaa Initiation in , pilgrims, children, statues, landscapes and more! These SLSTC32 Woman with Prayer Wheels beautiful photos are of Tibetans in exile and SLSTC34 Jokhang Temple of Tibet itself. SLSTC35 Jokhang Rooftop Cards measure 4 1/4" x 6" and are only 60 SLSTC36 Jo Rinpoche Statue cents each. SLSTC37 Young Monk on Roof SLSTC1 Statue SLSTC38 Potala Palace SLSTC2 Monastery Interior SLSTC39 Potala Rooftop SLSTC3 SLSTC40 Tashilunpo Monastery SLSTC4 Tibetan Rug Weaver SLSTC41 Rebuilding of Ganden SLSTC5 Mountain Sunset SLSTC42 Monks of Nechung SLSTC6 Monastery Courtyard SLSTC43 Dharmachakra SLSTC7 Landscape Sunset SLSTC44 Mandala Offering SLSTC8 Smiling Lady SLSTC46 Chorten of Gyantse SLSTC9 Long-life Offering SLSTC47 SLSTC66 SLSTC10 Dalai Lama at Kalachakra SLSTC48 Milarepa's Cave SLSTC11 Tibetan Pilgrim ^ SLSTC49 Drepung Monastery £ SLSTC12 Masked Dancer SLSTC50 Monastery BS9M SLSTC13 Tibetan Man & Child SLSTC51 SLSTC14 Tibetan Monk in Prayer SLSTC52 Tibetan Women !k SLSTC16 Potala Palace SLSTC53 Maitreya Statue SLSTC17 Young Tibetan Monk SLSTC54 Woman with Headdress SLSTC18 Potala from Back Side SLSTC55 mmmmJj$ ■it SLSTC19 White Masked Dancer SLSTC56 Woman Chanting ■ ■ ~ ^%-=^ SLSTC20 Tibetan Lamas SLSTC57 Monk in Meditation #t«s 1 s® tisifei ^ SLSTC21 Red-Masked Dancer SLSTC58 Pilgrim Prostrating SLSTC22 Dalai Lama & Dingo Khyentse R. SLSTC59 Horseman SLSTC46 SLSTC23 Tibetan Horseman SLSTC60 Yak SLSTC24 Elderly Man with SLSTC61 Nomadic Tent SLSTC25 Bashful Khampa Girl SLSTC62 Ceremonial Tent SLSTC26 Tibetan Thangka Painter SLSTC63 Monks Debating SLSTC27 Tibetan Mask SLSTC64 Potala Stairs SLSTC28 Swayambhu Dorje SLSTC65 View from Jokhang Roof SLSTC29 Tibetan Ngakpa SLSTC66 Young Monks Studying SLSTC30 Woman with Dog SLSTC68 Chonen Detail SLSTC31 High Lamas at Kalachakra SLSTC69 Golden Buddha

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LIBERATION THROUGH monastery of the Dalai Lama. the Nuns of Sangchen Mingye Ling, drums and bells which altogether SHEDUR: A Ghost Exorcism HEARING: Prayers & Rituals This tape contains a wide variety Tibet (1) Cassette #QGB $10 create a very haunting and mysti- Ritual, Ven. Yeshe Dorje Rin- from "The Tibetan Book of the of chanting styles and is one of the Dechen Gyalmo represents, within cal effect. poche, Master of the Rite. (LP Dead." #JFLTH $12 best we know. the Longchen Nying Thig tradi- TANTRIC HARMONICS, by only) #NSGER Jazz-rock with prayers from the THE GYUTO MONKS: Free- tion of the Nyingmapa Lineage, monks of the Gyume Tantric College. The Shedur, or "Disposing of the "Book of the Dead"—like noth- dom Chants. Cassette #RYGM the deified form of the great fe- Cassette #SPTH $10.00 Agents of Death" ritual, is per- ing you ever heard or are likely to $9.95 male practitioner, . Each monk chants three notes formed here by the Ven. Yeshe hear again. This is strictly weird Under the guidance of Grateful Forty anis live at Sangchen Min- simultaneously, employing the Dorje Rinpoche, weatherman ex- in a facinating way—Tibet meets Dead percussionist Mickey Hart, gye Ling in Eastern Tibet where technique of one-voice chording. traordinaire to H.H. the Dalai Woodstock. the Gyuto Monks recorded their this recording was made. The sound evokes awe and rever- Lama. TIBETAN FOLK MUSIC sacred chants at George Lucas' NEW! ence and transfixes the mind of the TIBETAN BUDDHISM: Ritual Skywalker Ranch Soundstage in Orchestra & Chants. (LP only) HEART DANCE, RIVER SACRED HEALING CHANTS listener as well as the chanter. Side . Featured is FLOW..., #DLHD$10 OF TIBET, by Monks of Gaden 1: Guhyasamaja Tantra: Rite of #NSRO Anthology of Tibetan folk music. the Monks' wondrous vocalizing, Shartse Monastery. #EWSHC $10 Self-Initiation; Side 2: Invocation Side One: Padma Sambhava performing the chants of Yaman- Tsechu Sadhana. This invocation The rarely heard music and dance The Shartze Monks offered special of the Dharma Protector taka and Mahakala, accented by to Padma Sambhava is performed of nomadic mountain folk as well healing chants that were recorded Kalarupa. cymbals, horns, drums and bells. on the 10th day of each Tibetan as the delicate sound of old tradi- during their 1989-90 tour of the EXPLORER SERIES Also included are musical offer- USA. The monks perform signifi- These two cassette tapes and four month. tional instrumental ensembles of Side Two: Mahakala Sadhana. ings by Philip Glass, Mickey Hart cant parts of lenghty, colorful, records are well known for their Lhasa and central Tibet. The external invocation of Ma- and Kitaro that were recorded live elaborate healing ceremonies: rites quality and power. They are $9.95 SONGS FROM OLD TIBET, hakala. on Dec. 3, 1988 at the Cathedral for purification and invocation of ea.: Tibetan Institute of the Perform- of St. John the Divine in NYC. the Medicine Buddha; self- NEW! ing Arts. #WMSFOT $10 generation of the Medicine Bud- TANTRAS OF GYUTO: Ma- THE GYUTO MONKS: Gyuto hakala, Cassette or LP #NSM MEDITATION FOR TIBETAN CHANTS Tantric Choir. Cassette #WHGM dha; purification and blessing of TWENTIETH-CENTURY the environment. (Please specify) CHO-GA: Tantric and Ritual $10.95 Mahakala is the Great Black Lord PILGRIMS, by Eric Karlstrom. 1 This music, which invokes Tibe- Music of Tibet Cassette #DLC-G TIBETAN SACRED TEMPLE of Transcending Awareness. He is hour. #EKMP $12 tan Buddhist deities, produces an $9.95 MUSIC: Eight Lamas from a manifestation in wrathful form "We are all pilgrims. Whether we astoundingly rich and atmospheric A unique anthology of tantric in- Drepung. Cassette #WTSTM $10 of the Buddha of Compassion and know it or not, we all have souls tonal texture. Mickey Hart, drum- strumental music and chants per- A Powerful collection of sacred is a principal protector of the and we're all on a spiritual jour- mer with the Grateful Dead, formed by Tibetan lamas. temple music from the monks of dharma. ney." Eighteen solo piano pieces Recorded in monasteries, this tape produced these rare recordings in Drepung Loseling Monastery in with 20th century themes com- contains powerful mantric rituals digital format. Proceeds from this southern India. In addition to posed in the George Winston style. of this profound culture. recording directly benefit the overtone chanting, they also per- TANTRAS OF GYUTO: The titles draw upon events and Represented here are the Gyuto Monks at their monastery form their beautiful midrange Sangwa Dupa, Cassette or LP imagery which are applicable to monasteries of Gyuto, Gyume, in India. chanting as well as traditional #NSSD (Please specify) Christians, Buddhists, Hopi In- Drepung, Ganden, Sera, and QUEEN OF GREAT BLISS- Tibetan temple instruments such This is the sacred chant of the Gu- dians, Jews, scientists, agnostics Namgyal Dratsang, the private DECHEN GYALMO PUJA, by as tong horns, trumpets, cymbals, hyasamaja Tantra. and others.

SNOW LION SPRING 90 NEWSLETTER AND CATALOG 28 ——w^ LANGUAGE/WOMEN'S STUDIES/ZEN LANGUAGEI IWOMEN'S STUDIES ZEN : FEMININE GROUND MEEllNGSWITH/- ' j fcssays on Women arid Tlbe! Remarkable RETURNING TO SILENCE Ten Prattia in Daily Life ^Spfei i f

Dainin Katagiri

ENGLISH-TIBETAN DIC- Phrasebook is superbly written and ess: Reflections on a Feminine THE SPIRAL PATH: Essays and THE LIFE AND LETTERS OF TIONARY OF MODERN TIBE- a pleasure to use. Ground in Tibet;" Miranda Shaw Interviews on Women's Spiritual- TOFU ROSHI, by Susan Ichi Su TAN, byMelvyn Goldstein. 486 pp., Tibetan Phrasebook begins by in- on "An Ecstatic Song by Laks- ity, by Theresa King O'Brien. Moon. 157pp., illustrations, #UCETD $55 cloth troducing you to both a phonetic minkara"; Barbara Aziz on "Mov- 465pp., 22 photos. #YESP $15.95 #SHLLTR, $7.95 The first scholarly dictionary of its system and a simple yet complete ing Towards a Sociology of Tibet;" Twenty-two writers including Irina This book is not only very funny, kind by the world's leading lex- grammar. In addition to containing and Karma Lekshe Tsomo on Tweedie, Tessa Bielecki, Brooke full of great knee slappers, it is also icographer of modern Tibetan. It is phrases and dialogues, each chap- "Tibetan Nuns and Nunneries". Medicine Eagle, Swami Radha, very instructive and conveys a lot of essential for everyone who wants to ter is preceded by useful informa- NEW! Rabbi Gottlieb, Abbess Hoshino, Zen through tongue-in-cheek write or speak modern Tibetan. tion, vocabulary, and some pointers Mary Giles, and Tenzin Dechin. methods. This book is that un- KNOWING WOMAN: A Femi- With its 16,000 main entries and about Tibetan customs and eti- The Spiral Path discusses women's nameable something you wish you nine Psychology, by Irene 29,000 subentries, ranging from the quette. The appendices include spirituality in all its aspects and ap- were reading, and, like tofu, it's Claremont de Castillejo. 192 pp., technical and scholarly to the idio- these helpful sections: Numbers, plications by those who really live cheap. matic and colloquial, this is the best Dates, Days and Time, Dates of #SHKW $9.95 it. ".. .Original perceptions of the RETURNING TO SILENCE: dictionary available for modern Festivals, Religious and Monastic In this classic work a noted Jungian analyst explores the division of the feminine spiritual quest. Empowers, Zen Practice in Daily Life, by Dai- Tibetan. Vocabulary and a General encourages, enlightens."—Creation Vocabulary. psyche into masculine and feminine. nin Katagiri. 208 pp., #SHRS, ENGLISH-TIBETAN-CHINESE Though the clear and simple The author discusses such topics as TURNING THE WHEEL, $12.95 DICTIONARY, Tashi Tshering. form of romanization ensures that the four female personality types— Sandy Boucher. 401pp. #HRTW Based on the author's talks to his 1233pp., #ETCD $45 cloth you will be understood, the tapes the maternal woman, the compan- $22.95 cloth American students, "Returning to The first listing is in English, so it complement the book so that you ion, the amazon, and the Turning the Wheel presents the com- Silence" contains the basic teachings is very easy to find the Tibetan and can actually hear and practice how medium—as well as issues such as bined insights and experiences of of the Buddha, with special empha- Chinese equivalents. It consists of the words and phrases are spoken abortion and aging. more than 85 women representing sis on the meaning of faith and on about 50,000 lexical items, includ- by a native. Unlike the sometimes the entire spectrum of Buddhist meditation. Throughout these MEETINGS WITH REMARK- pages, Katagiri Roshi energetically ing derivatives and compounds, difficult-to-understand male voices practice. It deals frankly with con- with about 15,000 headwords. The ABLE WOMEN: Buddhist brings to life the message that used in many courses, Yanki's clear Teachers in America, Lenore troversial issues and provides a fas- author, Tashi Tshering, is a lecturer pronunciation has been enthusiasti- "Buddha is your daily life." Friedman. 250pp., illustrated, cinating firsthand perspective on the at the University of Tibet and lives cally praised by students of Tibetan. many ways that women teach and in Lhasa. These books are sent #SHMRW $12.95 practice Buddhism. from Lhasa and are not perfect in FORTHCOMING! Lenore Friedman presents inter- cosmetic appearance. TRANSLATING BUDDHISM views with seventeen women teach- WOMEN & BUDDHISM, Spring FROM TIBETAN: An Introduc- ing Buddhism in America. The Wind-Buddhist Cultural Forum. TIBETAN-ENGLISH DIC- tion to the Tibetan Literary Lan- women included in the book are of 400pp. #SWWB $17 TIONARY OF BUDDHIST guage and the Translation of Bud- various backgrounds, with a wide An interesting collection of articles TERMINOLOGY, Tsepak Rigzin. dhist Texts from Tibetan, by Joe range of personalities and forms of primarily concerning women's is- 479pp. #LTTED $35 cloth Wilson, Jr., textbook & cassettes, teaching. sues in the context of Buddhism. This is the first such dictionary in #SLBKTBT $45, forthcoming 1991 SAKYADHITA: DAUGHTERS The writers relate their personal ex- ■: . English and is based on The Great Based on the system developed by OF THE BUDDHA, ed. periences and informed views on Volume of Precise Understanding Jeffrey Hopkins at the University of Bhikshuni Karma Lekshe Tsomo. many topics ranging from feminist (Mahavyutpatti)—xhe first Sanskrit- Virginia, this book presents in les- 300pp. approx., #SLBKSDB ideas about compassion, Buddhist Tibetan dictionary commissioned son form, with drills and reading by King Tri Ralpachen in the 9th $14.95 views on abortion, women and exercises, a practical introduction to monastic life, a history of women in century, supplemented from the the grammar, syntax and conceptual Sakyadhita: Daughters of the Bud- Buddhism, etc. works of various Tibetan lamas. vocabulary of the Tibetan language dha is the fruit of the first Interna- The work contains 4,000 main en- used in Buddhist works on philos- tional Conference on Buddhist : Im- tries and over 6,000 sub-entries, ophy and meditation. The book, Nuns. At this gathering women ages of the Feminine in the Ma- providing Sanskrit equivalents which is accompanied by cassettes Buddhist renunciates from East and hayana Tradition, by Diana Paul. where possible. in Tibetan for use with the drills West talked candidly about their #UCWB $12.95 lives—their joys, their problems and A TIBETAN-ENGLISH DIC- and exercises, serves as an introduc- The various roles and sexual stereo- their future as Buddhist nuns in the TIONARY, Sarat Chandra Das. tion both to the reading and trans- types played by women within the BACK IN PRINT! lating of Tibetan and to the central modern world. Buddhist tradition are brilliantly #MBTED $19.95 ZEN AND THE PSYCHOLOGY ideas of Buddhist philosophy and This book aims at linking and en- Compiled from a large number of discussed: the temptress, mother, OF TRANSFORMATION: The meditation. We apologize for the couraging women on the spiritual Tibetan and Sanskrit works, this nun, friend, bodhisattvas with and Supreme Doctrine, by Hubert time it has taken to complete this path through the ideas and ex- dictionary contains Tibetan words without sexual transformation, Benoit. 264pp. #IT*** $12.95 book. We believe it will be well perience of Buddhist women prac- with their accepted Sanskrit equiva- Kuan Yin and the female Buddha. This is one of the most powerful ex- worth the wait. titioners from various countries and lents, followed by the English mean- WOMEN OF WISDOM, Tsultrim positions of Zen ever written. It ex- traditions. It investigates how ing. All the technical terms are il- Allione. 224pp. #ARWW $8.95 plains the psychological setting of women can avoid personal exploi- lustrated with extracts from Sanskrit The Tibetan women in this collec- the unenlightened mind and the tation and maximize their potential- and Tibetan works. tion of biographies will serve as life- psychological revolution required to ities for enlightenment, as well as FEMININE GROUND: Essays models and inspiration to others on develop insight. Benoit is a master TIBETAN PHRASEBOOK, on Women and Tibet, Ed. by how to effectively help institute full Andrew Bloomfield and Yanki Tsher- the spiritual path. psychologist and has presented the Janice Willis. 200pp. approx. bhiksuni worldwide and inner working of enlightenment in ing. Includes two-90 min. cassettes, #SLBKFG $10.95 contribute to redressing the gender NEW! Western terms. This book is suita- 4-1/4" x 7" #SLBKTPH $19.95 In this volume six western women imbalance as a major step toward WOMAN'S MYSTERIES: An- ble for the followers of any tradition Whether you are looking for a scholars and practitioners of Tibe- planetary well-being. cient and Modern, by M. Esther Eastern or Western. room, visiting a monastery, or tan Buddhism come together to ex- Out of this historic meeting has Harding. 272pp., #SHWM $9.95 speaking with a lama, the Tibetan plore the issues of "women" and of grown an international organization Here is a classic study of the femi- Phrasebook and accompanying tapes "the feminine" in Tibet. In a group called Sakyadhita: International As- nine principle in myths, dreams, make immediate communication of critical and provacative essays, sociation of Buddhist Women. and religious symbolism. In with Tibetans easy and fun. DAUGHTERS they discuss female role models, the Karma Lekshe Tsomo received a presenting the archetypal founda- Travelers to Tibet, Nepal, and In- nun's life, and gender and role iden- Master's Degree in Asian Studies QPTHE dia as well as persons desiring to tions of feminine psychology, the tity as these have manifested in the from the University of Hawaii in author shows how the ancient reli- speak with Tibetans in the West will context of Tibet. By doing so, these 1971 and studied for five years at BUDDHA find this book invaluable. gious initiations of the moon godess essays help to fill a gap in this im- the Library of Tibetan Works and symbolized the inner development Tibetan Phrasebook by Andrew portant area of study; and the vol- Archives, Dharamsala. She received of the emotions. Understanding the Bloomfield & Yanki Tshering is the ume makes a valuable contribution bhiksuni ordination in 1982, and is psychological meaning of these in- first extensive Tibetan phrasebook. to several disciplines, including currently studying at the Institute itiations, she believes, can help to It is suitable for both travelers and Buddhist studies, comparative of Buddhist Dialectics in beginners in Tibetan language. The heal the troubled relationships of studies and womens' studies. Dharamsala. book is 145 pages—longer than Contents: writes on men and women today. most phrasebooks yet able to fit in "Dakini: Some Comments on its SKY DANCER: The Secret Life a pocket, and the two 90-minute Nature and Meaning" and on and Songs of the Lady Yeshe tapes make it possible to hear how "Tibetan Anis: The Nun's Life in Tsogyel, by Dowman. 350pp. the language should sound. Yanki's Tibet;" Rita Gross on "Yeshe #RKPSD $12.95 clear, female voice is easy to under- Tsogyel: Enlightened Consort, Great The spiritual practices and evolution stand and accelerates the learning Teacher, Female Role Model;" Janet of the famous woman saint Yeshe process. People tell us that Tibetan Gyatso on "Down with the Demon- Tsogyel.

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It Life of Alexandra David-Neel, by is the story of a determined woman Barbara & Michael Foster. 320 pp. who overcame great obstacles in #HRFJ $21.95 cloth order to achieve religious freedom. TiBir-ioBAY This is the first full-length Eng- Jamyang Sakya married into one lish biography of the remarkable of the country's most powerful Alexandra David-Neel, one of the families, the Sakya, spiritual ad- great women of modern times. visers of Kublai Khan and for NEW! years rulers of most of Central Asia. HOUSE OF THE TUR- QUOISE ROOF, by Dorje Yutok, SIDDHARTHA, by Hermann Foreword by , 300 Hesse. 122pp. #NDS $3.95 pp., photos #SLBKHTR $14.95 This best-selling novel is the story July of a soul's long quest in search of A unique account of the fascinat- the meaning of life. As a youth, the young Indian Siddhartha ing life of upper-class Lhasa. A BRIEF ACCOUNT OF 1500 This is the story of the Tibetan refu- This frank and thoughtful au- meets the Buddha but must work YEARS OF TIBETAN HIS- gees who resettled in Nepal. Be- tobiography of a Tibetan noble- out his destiny on his own. "It TORY, Louis Magrath King. 51 pp. cause of the circumstances unique woman describes life in Lhasa should be read slowly and with sa- #POBA $3.00. to Nepal, the refugees there are ADVENTURES OF A TIBE- before the Chinese occupation. vor, preferably during the lonely forced to make choices that less suc- TAN FIGHTING MONK, com- The author possesses an insider's hours of the night."—The Nation NEW! cessful, more isolated refugees have piled by Hugh Richardson. 135pp., view of the highest government THE SUPERHUMAN LIFE HIGH RELIGION: A Cultural yet to encounter. 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Trungpa Rinpoche. 271pp. $12.95 mechanized world are thus a har- from the modern world; ordained The timelessness of this world, #SHSLG $14.95 An eminent anthropologist exa- binger of future challenges to be as a young boy into one of the its slow but unmistakable moder- The legendary adventures of a mines the foundings of the first laced by all Tibetans. great monasteries; maturing in a nization, and the abrupt transition great, fearless warrior-king are re- celibate Buddhist monasteries special realm of this powerful re- brought about by the Chinese in- counted in this Tibetan national among the Sherpas of Nepal in the THE STATUS OF TIBET: His- ligious cosmos—the world of the vasion are vividly presented. epic. With his magic weapons, rid- early twentieth century—a reli- tory, Rights, and Prospects in In- Dob-dob, the 'fighting monks' of Through all her outlook on life is ing on his winged horse, Gesar of gious development that was a ma- ternational Law, by Michael C. van Tibet. He experiences the futility grounded in the buddhist practice Ling triumphs over the evil forces jor departure from "folk" Bud- Walt van Praag. 450pp. cloth, of the monks' final struggle she learned as a close disciple of of the four directions which would dhism. Her work constitutes a #WVST $48.50 against Chinese domination, then well-known lamas and spiritual turn people's minds from the sa- major advance in our knowledge This study reviews the history of the flees into India, the new world of teachers. cred teachings that point the way of Sherpa culture and Buddhism. Tibetan state from its unification in Tibetan exile. THE LIFE & TEACHINGS OF to ultimate self-realization. IN EXILE FROM THE LAND the seventh century to its present ATISHA AND THE BUD- CHOKGYUR LINGPA, Orgyen TIBET IS MY COUNTRY: An OF SNOWS, by Avedon. 386pp. disputed incorporation into the Peo- DHISM OF TIBET, by Doboom Tobegal Rinpoche. 70 pp. #LTCL Autobiography of Thubten Jigme #RHELS $9.95 ple's Republic of China. A defini- Tulku & Glenn H. Mullin. $7.95 Norbu, brother of the Dalai This is the first full account of the tive record of the legal status of #TIABT $4.95 A biography of the great terton of Lama, as told to Heinrich Har- Dalai Lama and Tibet since the Tibet, the book provides a much- needed basis for understanding the NEW! the 19th century as well as descrip- rer, by Norbu. 300pp. Chinese conquest. It is a stunning tions of his revealed treasures, fol- #WIBKTMC $16.95 and well-written record of the de- unresolved Sino-Tibetan conflict and THE BOY LAMA, by Vicki lowing incarnations and family For many years Heinrich Harrer struction of an ancient civilization, its importance among the broader Mackenzie. 183pp. #HRBL $9.95 lineage. One-third of the Rinchen kept a close friendship with Thub- and of the reconstruction abroad issues of Asian politics. This is the remarkable story of Terzog as practiced in the Karma ten Norbu and together they wrote of Tibetan culture. TIBET: A Political History, by Osel Torres, who at the age of two Kagyu and Nyingma lineages was this book of Norbu's own life and A LONG LOOK HOME- Tsepon W. D. Shakabpa. 369pp. was identified by the Dalai Lama revealed by him. the last decades of free Tibet's WARD: An Interview with the #POTPH $15.00 as the reincarnation of Lama THE LIFE OF MARPA THE history. Dalai Lama of Tibet, by Glenn H. Essential reading for anyone in- Yeshe, a prominent Tibetan lama TRANSLATOR, Trans- Mullin. 29 pages, #SLBKLLH $2 terested in Asian affairs. who died in California in March WE TIBETANS, by Rinchen lation Committee. 320pp. Lhamo. 228pp. #POWT $8.95 In this interview, His Holiness TIBET TODAY: Current Condi- 1984. Lama Yeshe contributed #SHLMT $12.95 The author was the first Tibetan openly expresses his views on tions and Prospects, John Avedon. greatly to the spread of Tibetan This lively and engrossing biogra- woman in history to marry a Eu- many timely political issues, on 32pp. #WIBKTT $3.95 . This is a phy paints a vivid picture of an ropean, leave her homeland and himself as a spiritual and secular John Avedon assesses the legacy of riveting account of Osel Torres, a eleventh-century scholar and settle in the West. leader, on the Thirteenth Dalai nearly forty years of Chinese rule in story filled with mystery, mysti- Lama, and on the likelihood of teacher who was one of the most THE WHEEL OF LIFE: The Tibet, and looks at the future cism, humanity and hope. himself traveling to Tibet. renowned masters in Tibetan Bud- Autobiography of a Western Bud- prospects of survival for Tibet as a THE CHARIOT FOR dhist history. dhist, John Blofeld. 305 pp. NEW! nation with its own unique cultural TRAVELLING THE PATH TO THE LIFE OF MILAREPA, by #SHWOL $12.95 THE RENAISSANCE OF identity. FREEDOM: The Life Story of Lobsang R Lhalungpa. 220pp. This spiritual autobiography of a TIBETAN CIVILIZATION, by TIBETAN COLLECTION: Ge- Kalu Rinpoche, by McLeod, 91 #SHLM $13.95 noted scholar of Buddhism and Christoph von Furer-Haimendorf. ography, History, Religion, Ar- photos & illustrations. #KDCTP This biography of Tibet's most re- Taoism ranges from humorous 121pp., 65 illus., #GTRTC $11.95 chitecture and Society, by Valrae $18.75 nowned saint, poet and mystic, anecdotes to profound philosophi- This is an inspiring story of the Reynolds & Amy Heller. #NM-1 This exquisite book contains the traces the path of a great sinner cal observations, from informative power of courage and hope—the $12.50 autobiography and writings of one who becomes a great saint. descriptions to magical tales of story of refugees who arrived des- The Newark Museum's Tibetan of the most outstanding lamas of MASTERS OF ENCHANT- wisdom. John Blofeld titute at the frontiers of India and collection is one of the finest in the this century. MENT, by Keith Dowman, 30 il- (1913—1987) describes his early Nepal, yet a mere forty years later world. This book covers many EMPTY CLOUD: Autobiogra- lustrations bv Robert Beer. life in England, his years in had managed to rebuild the essen- topics and is illustrated with 52 pho- phy of the Chinese #ITME, $19.95 oversize prerevolutionary China, and his tial patterns of tibetan culture in tographs of traditional life (pre-1959) Xu Yun, trans, by Charles Luk. paperback travels through Tibet, India, exile as a legacy for the future. ' 'It drawn from the extensive archives 244pp. #ELEC $14.95 Here presented in a beautifully il- Burma, and Mongolia. With hon- is very welcome.. .especialy since of the Museum. When Master Xu Yun died at the lustrated format are the stories and esty and humility he portrays both it is from the pen of a distin- WARRIORS OF TIBET: The remarkable age of 120, he was practices of the great Siddhas—the the joys and the disappointments guished anthropologist. I warmly Story of Aten and the Khampas' justifiably recognized as the most magicians and saints who founded of the spiritual quest. recommend the work."—Dr. Fight for the Freedom of their eminent Han Chinese Buddhist in the lineages of the Tantric tradi- Robert Thurman. Country, by Jamyang Norbu. the Middle Kingdom. He suc- tion. The lives of the mahasiddhas SETTLEMENTS OF HOPE: 160pp. #WIBKWT $12.95 ceeded in retrieving Chinese Bud- demonstrate that enlightenment is An Account of Tibetan Refugees This is a poignant story of a Tibe- dhism from abysmal decline and to be found in the most unex- in Nepal, by Ann Armbrecht tan Khampa warrior, Aten, and his injected fresh vigor into it. pected of circumstances and Forbes. 184pp., photos, #CSSH $10 people of Nyarong.

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ALTAR OF THE EARTH, by The best and most popular guide also gives birth to the spirit. less civilization of the Tibetan peo- LIMITED SUPPLY, ON SALE FOR Peter Gold. 222 pp., 22 color to India, winner of the Thomas Peter Gold takes us on a won- ple is as perceptive and relevant to- 30% OFF! photos #SLBKAE $14.95 Cook Guidebook of the Year drous pilgrimage to the Tibetan day as it was when he wrote the TREKKING IN NEPAL, by Altar of the Earth takes us on a award. Want to find a houseboat communities of India and Nepal book thirty years ago. It is hoped Tom Nakano. Many color and vivid journey into the majestic en- in Kashmir or a palace in and offers us an intimate view of that this book will contribute to- b&w photos and other illustra- vironment of today's Tibet—its Rajasthan—or your way around their art, spiritual practices, sacred wards a better understanding of tions, #HITIN $24.95, Now people, places and matters of the Dharamsala? The facts are all in places, arts, and way of life. the Tibetan people and their $17.45! spirit. this definitive guide. Through his engaging and creative values."—His Holiness, the Dalai One of the very best guidebooks Lama Engagingly written essays and A JOURNEY IN LADAKH, by style and superb color photos, Pe- to Nepal—and also a lavish photo stunning color photographs cap- ter brings us face-to-face with the "A classic valued for its lucid book of the Himalayas. Andrew Harvey. 236pp. #HMJIL descriptions of Tibetan religious ture the beauty and magnificence $7.95 heart of Tibetan life—its rugged THE WAY OF THE WHITE of Central Tibet's most important practicality and spiritual mys- culture before the Chinese take- An exceptional and very well- over. Every religious studies li- CLOUDS: A Buddhist Pilgrim in sacred and natural places, events teries. Tibet, by Lama Anagarika written book, one whose magic is brary should own a copy."— and ways of life. 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You Centers, Retreats, Practices, Don art, desert cities, subterranean Morreale, ed.. 360pp. 48 photos, dwellers and the Great Mother. have seen this through the eyes of a poet and the heart of a lover.' '.— #JMBA $12.95 TIBET, by Elisabeth Booz. 208 pp. Lama Over 500 centers in N. America #PATIB $9.95 "Peter brings an immediacy of are described in this "must have" Tibet provides essential practical feeling and details of information directory of Buddhist centers. information about Lhasa—the which are both fascinating and Contains all pertinent details down principal city of business and revealing."—Middle Way to diet and the experiences of par- devotion—and places far beyond. ticipants. An introduction by Jack Contains many beautiful color TO LHASA AND BEYOND, by Kornfield is followed by many photographs! 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SPECIAL OFFER FOR YEAR OF NEW! NEW! NEW! TIBET: A Lost Civilization, by TIBET! ARTISTIC FORM AND YOGA IMAGES OF ENLIGHTEN- OPENING THE HEART, 7 x Simon Normanton. 192pp., b&w TIBET, by Pietro F Mele; intro. by IN THE SACRED IMAGES OF MENT, by Jonathan Landaw and 10". #AMOH $7.95. photos throughout, 8 1/4 x 11". Michael C. van Walt van Praag INDIA, by Heinrich Zimmer. Andy Weber. 160pp., 24 full-color This is a wire bound journal for #VPTLC $17.95. 9 1/2x9 1/2," B&W Photos, 320pp., 30 pages of plates. plates, 6 line drawings, recording reflections or taking Simon Normanton has skillfully #SLBKT $7.95 cloth (was $25) #PRAR $12.95 #THBKIE, $15.95, January notes. It has parchment paper with woven together the firsthand ac- "Mr. Mele deserves to be con- This is the clearest introduction to This is a clear introduction to the an attractive border and many counts of the early expeditions gratulated for bringing out this al- the essence of Indian art and yoga inner world of Tibetan Buddhist stimulating quotes on living in the (from Younghusband's to Lhasa bum. I am impressed with his for both the specialist and general sacred art. Some of the most im- heart: "Love is an act of endless in 1904 through Heinrich book and feel confident that it will reader. It unfolds the meaning of portant images are represented forgiveness; a tender look which Harrer's in 1952), adding give a glimpse of Tibet to those mandalas and yantras. "The book here (painted by Andy Weber) and becomes a habit."—Peter Ustinov remarkable early photographs who have not visited our coun- is as vital today as it was the year the text explains how each figure THE RELIGION OF ART, by —few of which have ever before try."—His Holiness the Dalai it was written, still unmatched for plays its part in the tradition of Sangkarakshita. 170pp., #SBRA, been seen—to bring to life the Lama the eloquence of its recognition spiritual self-transformation to $11.50 discovery of Lhasa and the var- Pietro Francesco Mele is and celebration of this inspiration which it belongs. True religion and true art should ious ancient religious ceremo- both aim to expand our conscious- regarded as one of the world's of Indian art."—Joseph Campbell NEW! nies, festivals, and customs of a most outstanding photographers. ness, to give access to states of unique civilization. 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Kath- tunity gave Mele a unique oppor- most beautiful art to be found at $19.95 paper Contains photos of sculpture, in- tunity to partake in Tibetan life. mandu, one of the most exotic and Spectacular photography and vivid cluding metal, wood, ivory, lac- the Buddhist Monasteries in cosmopolitan cities is captured This book presents a series of Tibet. Divided into sections cover- narrative provide a journey quer, stone and clay; thangkas, in- here in all its charming facets: photos that exemplify Tibetan cul- ing architecture, sculpture, paint- through the stunning Himalayan cluding painted, appliqued and lamas and pilgrims, mountains ture. Each page frames a facet of ing, relics and monastic activities. scenery to the majesty of Kailas, embroidered examples; wall paint- and valleys, copper roofs, the Tibetan people and Tibetan The text is written from the Chi- Asia's most sacred mountain. This ings; and iconography, including merchants, natives, the religions sublime, snow-clad pyramid of landscape. nese viewpoint of Tibet. body positions, gestures, and sym- In his introduction, Michael van and temples. rock has been visited by pilgrims bols associated with deities. Janet DOLPO: Hidden Land of the for more than a thousand years. Walt, the Dutch expert in interna- LHASA: Tibet's Forbidden City, Gyatso has written an excellent Himalayas, by Diane Summers & Johnson's magnificent photo- tional law that the Communist by Christine & Frank Brignoli. chapter on "Image as Presence: Eric Valli. 108pp. #APD $39.95 graphs depict an awe-inspiring 107pp., 11x11 1/2", 79 color il- The Place of Art in Tibetan Reli- Chinese fear, updates the reader on Dolpo is one of the last enclaves landscape and reveal the vitality lustrations #SLBKL $29.95 cloth the major events in Tibet that have of traditional Tibetan culture, a and determination of the pilgrims. gious Thinking." The colorful imagery of Central occurred since Mele traveled there. land where valleys lie at elevations Moran describes their path in TIBETAN THANGKA PAINT- Tibet's largest monasteries and Cataclysmic changes have drasti- as high as the tallest peaks of Eu- which every step has its own leg- ING: Methods & Materials, by temples is stunningly preserved in cally altered the face of Tibet, rope and mountains soar beyond end and every feature of the land- David P. & Janice A. Jackson with this coffee-table book of photos. making this book's record histor- the reach of humans. Dolpo is the scape its own divinity. appendix by Robert Beer. 216pp. ically valuable as well as artistically setting of Peter Matthiessen's mys- Documented well is the daily life 8-1/4" x 11-3/4" #SLBKTTP of the Tibetans in and about Lhasa SECRET VISIONS OF THE beautiful. tic quest in The Snow Leopard. 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In the accompanying es- massive Drepung and Sera This beautifully painted tantric for artists and art historians has fascinating details painted by two say, Diane Summers evokes the Monasteries. manuscript recounts the visionary been newly updated with a unique obviously curious, scientifically- lively, occasionally ribald, and yet Christine & Frank Brignoli are experiences of the Great Fifth section, unavailable elsewhere, of minded, observant ex- always spiritual nature of the photojournalists who have lived Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobzang valuable guidelines for thangka plorers ... the pictures here are people. many years in the Middle East and Gyatso (1617-1682). A new discov- painting using modern techniques grand."—The Fessenden Review traveled extensively in Asia and ery, it was hitherto totally con- and materials. The highly THE HIDDEN HIMALAYAS, Europe. They currently reside in cealed from Tibetans and others Tibetan culture, just before its by Tom Kelly & Carroll Dunham. respected thangka painter, Robert extensive destruction during the Saudi Arabia. alike. Recently acquired for the Beer, has also added many line 200pp., color photo book, Fournier Collection, it is only now Chinese occupation, is here poig- #ABHH $45 MOUNTAINS OF THE MID- drawings of the primary deities to nantly evoked in these 131 rare DLE KINGDOM, by Galen that this extraordinary document show the geometrical proportions. This is one of the finest photo comes to light and is available for and handsome photographs. A Rowell. 192pp. color photos, Tibetan Thangka Painting is the books on Himalayan culture we study. Portrait of Lost Tibet gives an un- have ever seen! Not only are the #SIMMK $19.95 first detailed description of the An extraordinary photo- The Fifth Dalai Lama was a techniques and. principles of the forgettable glimpse into this exotic pictures great but the book is well- skillful politician and outstanding exploration of the scenery and sacred art of Tibeta^i.scroll paint- land, as recorded by Brooke Do- designed and interesting to read. statesman. With the publication of peoples of Tibet and Western ing. This book preSjhts, step-by- lan and llya Tolstoy (grandson of Tom Kelly and Carroll Dunham the Gold Manuscript, another as- the writer), as they traveled take you to remote Humla, one of China. Rowell recreates the jour- pect of the life of this great ruler step, the techniques by which a through the country in 1942 on a the most unusual places in the neys of past explorers in the is now unveiled: an inner world of thangka is made, from the prepa- diplomatic mission for the Allies. world. Beautiful, bitter, joyous, mountainous areas of vanished profound mysticism, magical ration of the canvas to the final ap- Their ten-month trek produced and holy, it is an ancient territory Turkestan and Tibet—a photo- powers and often disturbing the- plication of the sacred syllables be- thousands of photographs that bordering Tibet, hidden in the graphic portrait illuminated by ophanic visions. hind each completed figure. represent the best pictorial study Himalayas. Here is an intimate, stunning color photos and exten- The manuscript is thus also a Included is a description of the of Tibetan civilization in existence. moving adventure in one of the sive descriptions of his experiences precise manual of ritual practice pigments, how they are mixed and ".. .the houses, nomads, monks last truly exotic places on earth. in these regions. and ritual paraphernalia as well as how applied. The theories under- lying the painting method are and monasteries, religious ceremo- HIDDEN TIBET: The Land MYSTIC ART OF ANCIENT a unique artistic masterpiece. elaborated, and different chapters nies and mountains of the high and Its People, by Roger Hicks. TIBET, Blanche Olschak & Geshe NEW! introduce the reader to the basic plateau offer a poignant glimpse of 160pp., photos #ELHT $16.95 Thupten Wangyal. 224pp., 142 SHAMAN: The Paintings of Su- principles of composition, color what once was."— The Washington This collection of stunning photo- color plates, 372 b&w, #SHMAT san Seddon Boulet. 128pp., 100 and figural proportions. Times graphs provides a fascinating in- $32.50 full-color illus., 8 1/2x11," #PMS "This may be the finest pictorial sight into the life, culture and re- This profusely-illustrated, classic A wealth of drawings and pho- $19.95 tographs illustrates each step, and representation to date of Tibetan ligion of Tibet—pre- and presentation of Tibetan art reveals Susan Boulet is well-known for her the many line drawings of symbols culture and customs."—Religious post-communist. By combining a new sphere of ancient art and paintings of shamans. Her subtle and motifs will greatly aid artists, Humanism rare pictures from the Dalai conveys its spiritual meaning. The colors and fusion of forms reflect Rosemary Jones Tung, Professor Lama's own collection and other 142 color and 372 b&w illustra- the magical and spiritual powers and serve as a unique sourcebook of Oriental Art History and stu- sources with his own exciting and tions include painted scrolls, of shamans and their ability to heal for designers. dent of Tibetan Buddhism, has dramatic photographs, Roger gilded bronzes, sculptures in wood and to communicate with nature. "Absolutely incredible book, traveled widely in the Far East and Hicks captures the mood and and stone, and Tibetan icons of the These paintings are amazing in highly recommended."—Circle of was a curator of the Jacques Mar- spirit of the Forbidden Kingdom saints and gurus of Tibetan their beauty and the wisdom that Light chais Center of Tibetan Art. and its remarkable people. Buddhism. they convey. - -

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How Buddhist 192pp. #WIBKJP $12.95 ideas about self, identity and per- Death, by Mother Meera. 64pp., ing . . . handsomely arranged with The approaches of Jung and the sonality go beyond or can be in- 26 full-color plates, 9 x 11 1/2," numerous charts and an excellent teachings of Tibetan Buddhism [ 1 terpreted in terms of current psy- #MPBDL $29.95 cloth bibliography." —Prof. Janice have often been compared. Here, chological concepts is presented. What happens after death? An- Willis, Religious Studies Review Radmila Moacanin, a student of Also considered is the research on swered with unique authority by NEW! 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The author THE DEAD: The Great Liber- side of human nature—is by one Career, by Hilda Lee Dail. 297 pp. Tibetan Tradition, by Glenn H. provides exercises and meditations of Jung's most creative pupils. ation Through Hearing in the #SHLP $12.95 Mullin #ARDD $9.95 that teach us the dying process and Neumann advances an approach to Bardo, Trans, by Francesco Here is a new, holistic approach to This authoritative book covers how to benefit from it the most. the problem of evil based on con- Fremantle and Chogyam Trungpa. career development, involving the topics such as meditation tech- Anya is a lecturer, yoga teacher, fronting the shadow and integrat- niques to prepare for death, in- 119pp. #SHTBD $9.95 wisdom of the unconscious- linguist and survivor of a near- ing it into conscious awareness. spirational accounts of the deaths This classic Buddhist scripture is expressed in dreams, symbols, death experience. 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Finding both inadequate, meditations into a cycle for daily by the first Dalai Lama, one of awakens its essential nature, which the author goes on to explore a meditation, and advice on how to Tsong-kha-pa's brightest disciples. is Buddha Mind or middle way between the two and do a simple meditation retreat. Major topics include: itself. shows the relevance for modern ANALYSIS OF GOING AND Kalachakra Tantra: initiation Buddha Mind has two parts. physics of Buddhist contemplative COMING, by , Trans. into and practice of the most The first half of the book is an in- methods of investigating reality. Jeffrey Hopkins. #LTAGC $2.95 sophisticated Highest Yoga Tantra. troduction which summarizes THE CHRIST AND THE Through a masterful analysis of A summary of the structure and Buddhist teachings characterizing BODHISATTVA, Donald S. Lo- going and coming, Chandrakirti methodology of the six completion the common exoteric view through pez, Jr. & S. C. Rockefeller, Edi- shows how the Madhyamika han- stage yogas, representing the to the resultant perspective and tors. 274pp. #SUCB $16.95 dles the problem of existents. highest and most powerful teach- practice of the Dzogpa Chenpo The contemporary significance of ings of the Buddha brought to proficient. Every point is exten- the Christ and the Bodhisattva is AN ANTHOLOGY OF WELL- Tibet, are translated here by per- sively illustrated with quotations explored in essays by theologians SPOKEN ADVICE ON THE mission of His Holiness, the pres- from the scriptures and early and Buddhist scholars. Langdon GRADED PATHS OF THE ent Dalai Lama. writings. Gilkey, Brother David Steindl- MIND, by Geshe Ngawang Dhar- Arya Tara: probably the most The second part is an anthology Rast, and Ann Belford Ulanov ex- gyey. 441pp. #LTWSA $14.95 widely practiced devotion among in thirteen sections. It addresses amine the significance of the THE ART OF HAPPINESS: both Tibetan and Western Budd- topics beginning with the basis of Christ from the Catholic contem- Teachings of Buddhist Psychol- hists. Included with the Twenty- delusion up to the attainment of plative tradition, depth psychol- ogy, by Mirko Fryba. 368pp. illus., one Verses in Praise of Arya Buddhahood. It also includes a ogy, and liberal Protestantism. #SHAH, $15.95 Tara—a basis for numerous Tara detailed biography of Longchen H.H. the Dalai Lama, Robert Based on the earliest works of practices—are the complete texts Rabjam. Thurman, and Luis Gomez inves- tigate the significance of the Bod- Buddhist psychology and philos- for three popular sadhanas of Tulku Thondup Rinpoche was hisattva. ophy (), this book Green and White Tara practice. born in 1939 in Eastern Tibet. At offers advice and 30 practical tech- Lo-jong: the heart of all Ma- age four he was identified as the A COMMENTARY ON GURU niques for nurturing one's innate hayana teachings. A detailed com- rebirth of a great Lama named YOGA & OFFERING OF THE capacity for happiness. True hap- mentary on the seven aspects of Konme Khenpo. At six he began MANDALA, by Geshe Lobsang piness, the author states, cannot be Atisha's method of training the his training at Dodrup Chen Mon- Tharchin. 80pp. #SLBKCGY Choosing Reality manufactured or conjured up but mind to develop the Bodhisattva astery, and after years of study at- $6.95 spirit, through transforming every A CONT&MPIATIYE Vj^w o* arises spontaneously when one is tained the degree of Dorje Lopon Guru yoga is one of the most ac- PHYSICS AND nrt- MIND activity into a spiritually signifi- freed from external conditioning. (Vajracarya). He has taught in In- cessible and profound practices for cant event. «. 4Ui Wa/iitf dian universities and from 1980-83 spiritual development. By his ARYASURA'S ASPIRATION In addition to two texts on emp- words and living example, the AND A MEDITATION ON tiness, and a beautiful biography was a visiting scholar at Harvard. Presently, he is writing on Tibe- teacher serves as the representative COMPASSION, by H.H. the of the Buddha entitled "Crushing of the Buddha's doctrines. The tan Buddhism and translating Dalai Lama, trans. Brian Beresford. the Forces of Evil to Dust," a guru, as a spiritual friend, helps Nyingmapa scriptures under the 148pp. #LTAA $6.95 traditional biography of the First students to discover their own A bodhisattva's aspirational prayer Dalai Lama as well as biographi- auspices of the Buddhayana Foun- Buddha-nature; by their practice in seventy stanzas by Aryasura is cal sketches on all fourteen Dalai dation. of guru yoga meditation the en- supplemented by a rare commen- Lamas are included. BUDDHA NATURE: The Seed lightened qualities of the Buddha tary. It also contains a sadhana on "There is no other book on the of Happiness, Ven. Thrangu Rin- become their own. the inseparability of the spiritual market that offers the same selec- poche. 180pp. #ESBN $13.95 The guru yoga text used here master and Avalokiteshvara, and a tion of information in such a con- Buddha Nature expounds in a sim- consists of 12 short verses which discourse by the Dalai Lama on cise form."—Prof. Roger Jackson ple way the profound points of the guide the practitioner through the the activation of compassion and ".. .a genuine and valuable con- Uttara Tantra which forms a vital stages of guru yoga meditation. (includes Tibetan text). tribution to the growing library of link to Vajrayana practice. Geshe Lobsang Tharchin unfolds works which illumine Tibetan the meaning of the verses in his

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DEBATE IN TIBETAN BUDD- dependent-arising. Emptiness Yoga a most effective practice for this magic, art, medicine and divi- HIST EDUCATION, by Dan will be greatly appreciated by both purpose. nation. DAKINI TEACHINGS: Pad- beginners and advanced students masambhava's Oral Instructions Perdue. 111pp. #LTDTB $5.95 Here, for the first time in Eng- NEW! An introduction to Tibetan debate, for its immediacy, profundity, and lish, are presented the three forms to Lady Tsogyal, by Erik Pema precision. CUTTING THROUGH AP- Kunsang. 200pp., #SHDT $12.95 as well as Buddhist logic and of mandala offering: epistemology. NEW! • outer mandala—the symbolic PEARANCES: Practice and July This is a terma text of the oral RECOMMENDED! world Theory of Tibetan Buddhism, by ENLIGHTENED LIVING: • inner mandala—one's own body Geshe Sopa & Jeffrey Hopkins. teachings given to his chief disci- DEPENDENT-ARISING AND Teachings of Tibetan Buddhist ple, Yeshe Tsogyal which were • secret mandala—the offering of 376pp. #SLBKCTAP $15.95 pa- EMPTINESS, by Elizabeth Nap- Masters, by Tulku Thondup. recorded in a coded language the two minds, that of the altruis- per, #SLBKCTAC $25.95 cloth per. 849pp. #WIBKDAE, $49.95 144pp., #SHEL $12.95 June called "dakini script" and con- tic aspiration to enlightenment and June cloth These writings focus on how to cealed until their revelation centu- the wisdom that perceives emp- Here is an authentic presentation This is one of the best Tibetan live harmoniously in the world ries later. The teachings translated tiness. of the fundamental aspects of the Buddhist interpretations of Mad- through the practice of social and here are short, direct instructions This last offering is reserved for practice and theory of Tibetan hyamika philosophy and empha- spiritual values. They offer advice relating to the three levels of Bud- tantric practitioners. Buddhism, set down in a beauti- sizes the compatibility of empti- on ethical conduct from several ful text especially useful to those dhist practice. ness and conventional phenomena. prominent teachers including COMPASSION IN TIBETAN interested in the study and prac- THE DALAI LAMA AT HAR- An understanding of their integral Paltrul Rinpoche. BUDDHISM, Trans. & Ed. by tice of this tradition. The first part VARD: Lectures on the Buddhist relationship shows how the highest Jeffrey Hopkins Co-ed. by Anne ESSENCE OF BUDDHISM: of the book, a meditation manual Path to Peace, H.H. the Dalai school of Buddhist philosophy, Teachings at Tibet House, Klein. 263pp. #SLBKCTB $10.95 written by the Fourth Pan-chen Lama, trans. &ed. by Jeffrey Hop- Madhyamika, completely denies 212pp. #TIEB $9.95 Practical methods for generating Lama (1781-1852), covers much of kins. 255pp. #SLBKDLHP any concrete, solid status to the Teachings by outstanding Tibetan compassion according to oral and the daily practice of Tibetan $12.95 paper, #SLBKDLHC world around us and yet still main- masters of the four Tibetan Bud- written traditions of Tibetan Bud- monks and yogis. It details how to $22.95 cloth (see Dalai Lama tains a valid presentation of that dhist traditions: Kyabgon Sakya dhism are clearly presented in this prepare for and how to conduct a section). world based on ethical principles. Trizin Rinpoche, Kyabje Yongzin compelling work. meditation session that contains Includes critical review of contem- Ling Rinpoche, Kyabje Dilgo Part One: "Meditations of a within it the important essentials FORTHCOMING! porary Western interpretations of Khyentze Rinpoche, and Venera- Tantric Abbot" by Kensur Lek- of the entire scope of the Buddhist DEBATE IN TIBETAN Madhyamika. ble Lama Kalu Rinpoche. den (1900-71), former abbot of the path. BUDDHISM, by Dan Perdue. Tantric College of Lower Lhasa, The second part presents a solid 1025pp., Bibliography, Notes, In- THE DHARMA that Benefits ESSENCE OF REFINED Tibet. Intimate in style, these introduction to the theory behind dex, #SLBKDTBP #SLBKDTBC All Beings Impartially Like the GOLD, by the Third Dalai Lama meditations take one through the the practice. Written by Gon- $55.00 cloth Winter 1990 Light of the Sun and Moon, by & Glenn H. Mullin, Commentary steps of cultivating altruism and chok-jik-may-wang-bo in the The practice and theory of in- Kalu Rinpoche. 222 pp. #SUD by H.H. the present Dalai Lama. describe in lively detail how to re- eighteenth century, it covers the troductory Buddhist logic and $10.95 271pp. #SLBKERG $10.95 (see flect on personal relationships so entire spectrum of the Indian epistemology, as found in Tibetan A major collection of teachings by Dalai Lama section). the Venerable Kalu Rinpoche. Co- that heartfelt love and compassion schools of tenets as they were Buddhism, is the focus of this THE ETERNAL LEGACY, by are generated. viewed in Tibet. The topics in- clear and thorough exposition. A vered are: Mahamudra, women, , vows, mandala, bardo, the Sangharakshita. #THBKEL Part Two: "Way of Compas- clude the two truths, conscious- cornerstone of Tibetan philosophi- $15.95 sion" is a work by Tibet's great ness, the hindrances to enlighten- cal studies is debate, which is the four of Gampopa, the , etc. A clear and scholarly introduction 14th century yogi/scholar Tsong- ment, the paths to freedom, and investigative technique used to all the major sacred texts of ka-pa entitled "Illumination of the the fruits of practice. throughout Tibetan education to DZOG CHEN AND ZEN, by Buddhism. The author summa- Thought". In a philosophic as well Geshe Lhundup Sopa is a top- teach students Buddhist philoso- Namkhai Norbu. #ZZDCZ $5.00 rizes the essential teachings of each as practical context the importance rank recipient of the highest de- phy by sharpening their analytical Presents the principle of Dzog text and places them in both a doc- of compassion at all levels is sur- gree of traditional Tibetan studies capacities. Also, since a significant Chen teaching, which, like that of trinal and historical context. A veyed, detailing its types, and from Sera Monastic University in part of the Tibetan commentary Zen, is self-perfectedness, the valuable reference book. describing the deeds motivated by Lhasa. He is now professor of tradition employs the debate style already-being-perfect of every in- it. South Asian Studies at the Univer- as the principal means of convey- dividual. THE EXCELLENT PATH OF ".. .the Madhyamikas have, in sity of , near which he ing philosophical concepts, in or- ENLIGHTENMENT, H.H. DZOGCHEN: INNERMOST Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. 120pp. the last two thousand years, founded the Evam Monastery and der to understand the various ESSENCE, by Tulku Thondup. created an impressive body of liter- #ESEPE $9.95 the Deer Park Center for the study philosophical stances in Tibetan #LTDIE $6.95 ature, an example of which has of Indo-Tibetan Buddhism. religious studies it is essential to Teachings on the tantric prelimi- now been translated by Jeffrey Jeffrey Hopkins is professor of master the procedure of debate. EMPTINESS YOGA, by Jeffrey nary practices of the Nyingma Hopkins and Kensur Lekden."— Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Studies at This volume takes as its basis a Hopkins. 504pp. #SLBKEYP School of Buddhism including Prof. David Komito, Journal of the the Univ. of Virginia, where he is translation of The Introductory Path $19.95; cloth #SLBKEYC $35 liturgy, calligraphy and line draw- American Academy of Religion also Director of the Center for of Reasoning in The Presentation of "... Hopkins succeeds in infusing ings by one of the greatest living forbiddingly abstract considera- masters. Based on a text by A COMPENDIUM OF WAYS South Asian Studies. He has Collected Topics Revealing the tions with a breath of practical rel- , the OF KNOWING, A-kya Yong-dzin authored and translated over a Meaning of the Texts on Valid Cog- evance. The generous layout of the former incarnation of His Holi- Yangchen Gawai Lodro. 67 pp. dozen books on Tibetan nition, the Magical Key to the Path book makes it much easier to fol- ness, these teachings cover ngon- #LTCWK $2.95 Buddhism. of Reasoning, composed by Pur- bu-jok Jam-ba-gya-tso, low the argument and sophisti- dro for all Nyingma lineages. CUTTING THROUGH A CONTINUOUS RAIN TO 1825-1901). Using this debate cated technical terminology." SPIRITUAL MATERIALISM, EXPERIENCE OF INSIGHT: BENEFIT BEINGS, by 15th manual as its basis, Dan Purdue's —Spectrum Review Karmapa. 33pp. #KKCR $5.00 by Ven. Chogyam Trungpa. A Simple and Direct Guide to foundational book covers the form Emptiness Yoga is an absorbing Buddhist Meditation, by Gold- This commentary by the 15th #SHCSM $12.95 and substance of elementary de- and highly readable presentation Karmapa on Tang Tong Gyalpo's stein. 169pp. #SHEI $10.95 THE CYCLE OF DAY AND bate and demonstrates the appli- of the highest development in A classic of clear, practical instruc- work on the meditation and man- NIGHT: An Essential Tibetan cation of this form to a variety of Buddhist insight. Professor Jeffrey tra of Supreme Compassion is a tion on meditation and themes Text on the Practice of Contem- secular and religious educational Hopkins—considered by many to that support its proper practice. supporting text recommended for plation, by Namkhai Norbu. contexts. The translation is sup- be the foremost contemporary students wishing to perfect the 128pp. #STCDN $10.95 plied with annotations on proce- Western authority on Tibetan THE FINE ARTS OF CON- practice of Chenrezi. An excellent presentation of the dure and content drawn from the Buddhism—presents an in-depth, CENTRATION, RELAXA- THE CRYSTAL AND THE Dzogchen practice of being in con- oral explanations by Tibetan lively exposition of the methods of TION AND MEDITATION: WAY OF LIGHT: Sutra, Tantra templation 24 hours a day. Con- teachers expert in debate. In ad- realization of the Middle Way Practical Tools and Guidelines and Dzogchen, by Namkhai templation goes beyond meditation dition to comparative studies of Consequence School (Prasangika for Daily Life, by Joel Levey. Norbu, Compiled and Ed. by John by integrating "intrinsic aware- debate in the several Tibetan tra- Madhyamika). 350pp. #WIBKFAC $14.95 Shane. 176pp. #RKCWL $14.95 ness" with the current of life it- ditions, the final section of the His personal and accessible This is a very practical book, writ- This popular book examines the self. Original Tibetan text and full work relates the Tibetan system to presentation is based on a famous ten in workbook style. It is full of various levels of the spiritual path commentary on the methods of the categorical logic of Aristotle, work by Jang-gya which was used clear, easy-to-follow instructions. from the point of view of the practice, suitable for new and ex- explicates the logic through the use as a primary text in Tibet's largest For the last fifteen years Joel highest teaching. perienced practitioners. of Euler diagrams, and describes monasteries. A translation of this Levey, a practicing Buddhist and DAILY RECITATIONS OF the predication theory implied in text is included. stress management consultant, has CULT OF TARA: Magic and taught thousands of people the Ritual in Tibet, by Beyer. 542 pp. PRELIMINARIES, by Library of the Tibetan debate manuals by The many reasonings used to Tibetan Works and Archives. reference to John Stuart Mill's the- analyze persons and phenomena fine art of relaxation, concentra- #UCCT $15.95 tion, and stress reduction. The practices and philosophic ba- #LTDRP $2.50 ory of naming. and to establish their 'true mode of

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From the Jr., 227pp. #SUHSE $10.95 ILLUMINATIONS: An In- Geshe Wangyal's early students tan esoteric principles written by age of eighteen, Rinpoche studied The Heart Sutra Explained offers troduction to the Practices of have in turn become leading Bud- a Western Kargyu monk of over 20 with several eminent teachers in new insights on emptiness and Mahayana Buddhism, by Sakya dhist scholars and practitioners. years. The inner meaning of man- Tibet and then went on a twelve- form, on the mantra "gate gate Pandita. 192pp. #LOI $14.00 During the 28 years that the late tra is explained with special refer- year mountain retreat. Afterwards, paragate parasamgate bodhi This translation of 's Geshe Wangyal taught in the ence to the Dhyani Buddhas. Rinpoche spent many years teach- svaha," and on the synthesis of basic manual for Buddhist practice United States he emphasized the FOUR ESSENTIAL BUDD- ing and directing retreats in Tibet. Madhyamika, Yogacara, and tan- presents a complete guide to the need for a firm basis in the fun- HIST TEXTS, 117pp. #LTFBT In 1962 he established a monastery trie thought that characterized the path. The master scholar of the damentals of Buddhist doctrine. $6.50 in Sonada, India for exiled Tibe- final period of Buddhism in India. Sakya school lays out the reasons During the last several years of Writings of H.H. the Dalai Lama, tans. Since 1971, Rinpoche made It also includes two 19th century for taking up a spiritual approach Geshe-la's life he worked tirelessly Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche, six trips to the West, during which Tibetan commentaries. to life, the method of acting on on this, his final book, which he founded numerous dharma and Ven. Kalu Rinpoche and First HIDDEN TEACHINGS OF that inclination, and the specific reflects his main goal of present- retreat centers. He passed away in Panchen Lama on Mahamudra, TIBET: An Explanation of the practices and stages of spiritual de- ing in a clear and precise way the 1989. Madhyamika, and meditation. Terma Tradition of the Nyingma velopment. essential topics for new Buddhists FOUR-THEMED PRECIOUS THE GREAT GATE, by Chok- School of Buddhism, by Tulku IN PRAISE OF TARA: Songs to of Western countries—the nature GARLAND, by H.H. 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In Search of the Stainless Ambro- and a guide for the practitioner Mahamudra-Great Perfection Ati It is a practical guide for aspirants the stages of Highest Yoga Tantra sia provides the practitioner with Yoga and the Kama and Terma through each successive medita- and followers of the bodhisattva is based on a famous Tibetan text the basic tools needed to overcome lineages are joined together as one tion, showing its purpose and path. From the development of by the yogi/scholar Nga-wang-bel- afflictive attitudes and self- great river of practice. den entitled "Presentation of the demonstrating how each one the bodhimind to the practice of centered feeling. Included also are brings about a new stage of men- THE GARLAND OF MA- Grounds and Paths of the Four the six perfections, the book is in- tantric texts on Bardo, Phowa tal development. In this way Geshe HAMUDRA PRACTICES, spired throughout. 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Pabongka Rin- who tread this path, and the many those wishing a greater under- sis for Madhyamika epistemology poche, a lama famous for his di- Buddhas of the Mahayana, act for standing of the mind."— The Mid- is found. rect, no-nonsense but nonetheless the benefit of suffering sentient dle Way The systematization of Sautran- compassionate approach, gave a beings. This volume provides an Lati Rinbochay, a Tibetan mas- tika assertions has held the interest clear and elaborate explanation of account of the principles of Ma- ter of the highest rank, entered of many generations of Tibetan the path to enlightenment based hayana Buddhism as found in both Ganden Monastery in Lhasa at an scholars, down to the modern on the outline of Je Tzong Khapa. its Indo-Tibetan and East Asian early age and later received his period. Three major types of Throughout, he tells marvellous forms. Geshay degree, after which he at- scholastic literature have devel- stories to bring his teachings alive. MAHAYANA PURIFICATION, tended the Tantric College of Up- oped in this regard: presentations The teaching was originally trans. & ed. by Brian Beresford. per Lhasa. of the tenet system as a whole; syl- edited and published in Tibetan 124pp. #LTMP $6.95 MIRACULOUS JOURNEY, by logistic debate texts on by Trijang Rinpoche, the late jun- A commentary to the main prac- Milarepa, trans, by Lama Kunga problematic topics in the system; ior tutor to the Dalai Lama, and tices of mental purification in Rinpoche & Brian Cutillo. 232 pp. and expository treatment of a sin- t>f Emptiness is used widely by lamas. Tibetan Buddhism. #LOMJ $12.95 gle important issue. A rare collection of previously un- Translations of outstanding texts THE LIFE AND TEACHING MAINTAINING THE BOD- OF NAROPA, by Herbert Guen- HISATTVA VOW AND THE translated narratives and songs by in each of these categories are the famous Tibetan poet-yogi ther. 292pp. #SHLTN $9.95 BODHICITTA PRECEPTS. found here in the English language Milarepa. for the first time, annotated by the Naropa's biography, translated by #KDKMB $5.00 world-renowned Buddhist scholar NEW! translator and supplemented with MASTERS OF MA- interspersed commentary from Herbert V. Guenther, describes HAMUDRA: Songs and Histo- MO: The Tibetan Divination leading modern Tibetan with great psychological insight ries of the Eighty-Four Buddhist System, by Jay Goldberg. 70pp. yogi/scholars. This is a challeng- the spiritual development of this Siddhas, by Keith Dowman. book, 36 color cards, dice, $29.95 ing book that presents the nitty- scholar-saint of the Orient. 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Keith Dowman color cards, a die inscribed with lations in Indo-Tibetan Bud- the six syllables of the Manjushri TSONG KHAPA, by Thurman. translated their rf ffatmat Cofwrraary hr< Sx«* >'■ dhism" series by the Snow Lion mantra, and a book that exten- Editorial Board of Advisors. 258pp. #LTLTT $11.95 and the legends about them and gives a commentary on each of the sively describes the meaning and LOGIC AND DEBATE TRA- KNOWLEDGE & LIBERA- Great Adepts. application of each of the 36 pos- TION, by Anne Klein. 283 pp. DITION OF INDIA, TIBET sible predictive answers. The vol- #SLBKKLP $15.95, AND MONGOLIA, by Geshe MATRIX OF MYSTERY: ume begins with an introduction #SLBKKLC $27.50 cloth Lobsang Tharchin. #MSLDT Scientific and Humanistic by H.H. , one of the From its inception, Buddhist phi- $11.50 Aspects of Dzogs-Chen most highly esteemed Tibetan losophy has been concerned with Thought, by Herbert V. Guenther. lamas who is also proficient in this MAGIC DANCE: The Display 317pp. #SHMM $22.50 cloth. defining and overcoming the limi- of the Self-Nature of the Five system. This is a unique item, tations and errors of ordinary per- Wisdom , by Thinley MEDITATION ON EMPTI- never before made available to ception. This was essential to Norbu. 167pp. #JEMD $12.00 NESS, by Jeffrey Hopkins, Westerners. Buddhism's central purpose of es- Explains how all personal and 1017pp. #WIBKME $35.00 cloth THE MOON BAMBOO, by tablishing a path and method for general phenomena, including all MEDITATIONS ON THE Thich Nhat Hanh. 179 pp., illus. attaining liberation. Conceptual spiritual traditions, depend on the LOWER TANTRAS, by Glenn #PAMB $12. thought, in this view, is capable of outer, inner and secret manifesta- Mullin. #LTMLT $7.95 These stories emerge from the ex- leading to a liberating understand- tions of the five wisdom dakinis. A collection of texts and sadhanas perience of war, exodus, and liv- ing, a transformative religious ex- by previous Dalai Lamas includ- ing in exile, and offer us a glimpse MAHAMUDRA: Eliminating perience. ing the preliminary teachings for into the spirit of the Vietnamese The author discusses the work- the Darkness of Ignorance, by the tantric initiation and texts for the people and the unbearable suffer- ings of both direct and conceptual 9th Karmapa, trans. Alex Berzin. practice of a dozen major deities ing of their recent history, much cognition, drawing on a variety of 194pp. #LTMAH $9.95 such as Avalokiteshvara, Man- of which continues today. Imagi- newly translated Tibetan and In- Covers the preliminary practices jushri, Tara, Maitreya, Sarasvati, nary characters weave through the dian texts. This book is indispen- and the actual Mahamudra medi- Sitatapatra, Vajra Vidarana, Vaj- lives of actual persons and events, sible for anyone desiring a deeper tations of mental quiescence and rasattva. blending fiction and non-fiction, penetrative insight. Beru understanding of the fundamental MIND IN TIBETAN BUDD- magic and fantasy into the pro- issues in Buddhist philosophy. It Khyentse Rinpoche's commentary found realization of the intercon- illumines the text. HISM by Lati Rinbochay, Trans. is also highly relevant to current is- Ed. & Intro, by Elizabeth Napper nectedness of all beings. sues in modern Western phi- MAHAMUDRA: The Quintes- 181pp., Tibetan Text, NAGARJUNA'S SEVENTY losophy. sence of Mind and Meditation, #SLBKMTB $10.95 STANZAS: A Buddhist Psychol- "Anne Klein's book presents by Takpo Tashi Namgyal, Trans, by Buddhist practitioners in the great ogy of Emptiness, by David Ross vividly and intimately many con- Lobsang P. Lhalungpa. 550pp. Tibetan monasteries of Lhasa, Komito, Trans, and Commentary by cepts essential to a deeper under- #SHMAH $25 seeking to purify their minds and Geshe Sonant Rinchen, Tenzin Dor- standing of Buddhist philosophy This text is still the primary source develop the correct understanding jee, and David Ross Komito. 240 pp. and in particular for realizing used by living Tibetan meditation necessary for final enlightenment, #SLBKNSS $14.95 emptiness—the process of naming, masters in instructing their disci- began their formal inquiry into For almost two thousand years positive and negative phenomena, ples in this practice. The levels of mind and consciousness by study- Nagarjuna's teachings have oc- direct perception, and more. I meditation covered are as follows: ing The Presentation of Awareness cupied a central position in Ma- highly recommend this book!"— the differentiation between stages and Knowledge, the text which hayana Buddhism. This volume Prof. Jeffrey Hopkins, author. of tranquillity and insight medita- forms the core of this key work. contains a translation of a fun- LAMP OF MAHAMUDRA, by tion; meditation on two kinds of Lati Rinbochay provides rich damental work of Nagarjuna, along with a new commentary on THE LAMP OP Tsele Natsok Rangdrol. 140 pp. selflessness; preparation for ma- and extensive commentary and it by Geshe ISHLMA, $9.95 .hamudra meditation; the various elucidates the peaetrating instruc- which, while based on traditional MAHAMUDRA This simple and insightful guide methods of mahamudra; how one tional methods? Tibetans use in achieves realization; and the four their quest for higher knowledge. sources, was created expressly for Tsele Natsok Rangdid takes the reader through the stages the contemporary English reader. of Mahamudra practice: from the yogas of mahamudra. In her introduction, Elizabeth

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In addition, David Komito tainhead of the Ngakpa Chogyam presents a Mahamudra • Ven. Lama Kong Thomas Keating, Joseph Gold- summarizes those basic Buddhist School, was widely lauded as a unique view of the color and ele- Ka—Essentials of Mahamudra stein, Tai Situpa, Judith Lief, and doctrines on perception and the bodhisattva and extraordinary ment symbolism of Tibetan Tan- Practice Jack Engler, representing many creation of concepts which have master. Hundreds of thousands of tra. The author explores the na- THE SMALL GOLDEN KEY, varieties of Buddhism and Chris- traditionally served as the back- students gathered to hear his ture and pattern of our emotions by . 111pp. #JESGK tianity, have explored together the drop for Nagarjuna's teachings teachings. These teachings, in and how they relate to the five $12.00 value of prayer and contemplation, about how people consistently their written form, appeal for their elemental energies of Tantra. This book covers many interesting attitudes toward God and empti- misperceive and misunderstand depth and simplicity of ex- ness, and practical topics such as THE RELIGIONS OF TIBET, topics: empowerment, three kayas, the nature of the reality in which pression. silence, virtue, compassion, sin, Giuseppe Tucci. 352pp. #UCRT Sambhogakaya Deities, Mani, they live and the means through Prayer Flags includes a succinct suffering, the self and the ego. $11.95 Ngondro meditation, stages of dis- which they experience it. and clear discussion of the tantric solving, refuge, three yanas, two A STUDY OF SVATANTRIKA, This book will be of interest to path of Mahamudra, as well as "No one is better qualified than Tucci to write a general yet com- truths, emptiness, history of the by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. 450 pp. practitioners and scholars of Bud- texts on transforming conflicting Nyingmapa Lineage. #SLBKSOSP $19.95, dhism as well as psychologists who emotions, sickness and death into prehensive work on such a com- plex subject. His explorations in NEW! #SLBKSOSC $35 cloth seek a deeper understanding of the path of enlightenment; power- "Lopez's book is a very welcome Buddhist psychology and episte- ful vajra songs; biographies of Tibet, extensive personal ex- SOME ESSENTIAL ADVICE periences, direct observations of addition to the more advanced ma- mology. Gampopa, Phagmo Drupa, Jigten ON THE PRACTICE OF terial available on Madhyamaka in David Komito has published Sumgon and the dharma protec- ritual, and unmatched textual MEDITATION, by Sogyal Rin- knowledge are graciously com- general, and the Tibetan treatment numerous articles on Buddhism tor Ach'i Chokyi Drolma. poche. 25pp., #RIGPAM $4.50 and exposition of Madhyamaka in and on the relationship of Bud- Ven. Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen bined in this valuable and highly Four talks by one of the leading readable volume."—Barbara Aziz, particular.—Paul Williams, "The dhism and psychotherapy. He is was born in Tsari, Tibet. After es- dzogchen masters on the practice Middle Way Journal of Asian Studies. currently a Dean and Associate caping the Chinese takeover, he of meditation. This small book is This study presents for the first Professor at JFK University. received his Acharya degree and RETURNING TO SILENCE: full of practical advice and highly time in English a clear and exten- THE OPENING OF THE LO- then studied for years with highly Zen Practice in Daily Life, by recommended. sive picture of the Svatantrika TUS: Developing Clarity and realized masters of the different . 208pp. #SHRS, SONG OF THE PROFOUND Madhyamika system through an Kindness, by Lama Sherab Gyalt- lineages. $12.95 (see Zen section) VIEW, by Geshe Rabten, trans, by analysis of issues and positions sen Amipa. 128pp. #WIBKOL PRAYERS FOR GENERAT- SEEKING THE HEART OF Stephen Batchelor. 90 pp. central to Indian philosophy dur- $12.95 ING GURU DEVOTION, by WISDOM: The Path of Insight #WIBKSPV, $12.95 October ing the final development of Bud- PATH OF THE BOD- Shamar Rinpoche, Ken Trashi Ozer Meditation, Goldstein & Komfield. Twelve short verses and commen- dhist thought in India. Several HISATTVA WARRIOR, by The &Kalu Rinpoche. #KDPGD$3.00 176pp. #SHSHW $10.95 tary by Geshe Rabten describing central issues are considered: the Thirteenth Dalai Lama & Glenn H. THE PRELIMINARY PRAC- Focuses on the deepening of in- the process of his intensive retreat division of Madhyamika into Mullin, 387pp. #SLBKPBW TICES, Geshe Rabten. 70pp. sight meditation practice, the hin- in Dharamsala, India in the late Svatantrika and Prasangika, the $14.95 #LTPP $4.95 drances that the practitioner en- 1960's. Written as a direct result meaning of emptiness, the root counters, skillful means of of his own deep meditation ex- cause of suffering, the division of "A well-written and well- PRIMORDIAL EXPERIENCE: overcoming them, and ways to perience. The SONG has been objects of knowledge into the two illustrated book... gives many An Introduction to Dzog-chen integrate into everyday life the wis- described as one of his most essen- truths, and the types of reasoning valuable insights into the Tibetan Meditation, by Manjusrimitra, culture and religion."— Theosophy dom that arises in meditation. tial literary works. employed to refute the existence of Trans, by Namkhai Norbu & Ken- a self. Included are overviews of The Thirteenth Dalai Lama SONGS OF SPIRITUAL nard Lipman. 140pp. #SHPE SELF-LIBERATION: Through Madhyamika in general and (1876-1933) is known to the Tibe- CHANGE, by the Seventh Dalai $14.95 Seeing Everything With Naked Svatantrika in particular. tans as simply the "Great Thir- Lama & Glenn H. Mullin. 205 pp. This thought-provoking volume Awareness, Trans. & Ed. by John "Lopez explains and translates teenth," for he provided a success- #SLBKSW7 $10.95 discusses the relation of Dzog- M. Reynolds, Foreword by Namk- difficult material with considera- ful political as well as spiritual ".. .a sound and mellifluous trans- chen to other systems of Indian hai Norbu. 240pp. #STSL $14.95 ble lucidity.. .it provides a crucial leadership in difficult and turbu- thought, Buddhist and Hindu, The famous classic known in the lation, as good a rendition of Tibe- lent times, and thus perfectly ex- perspective on an important Bud- through an examination of the key West as The Tibetan Book of the tan poetry as has appeared in Eng- dhist philosophical emplified the Mahayana ideal of concept of bodhicitta or enlight- Great Liberation has been available lish, and Mr. Mullin is to be the bodhisattva warrior. school."—Choice ened mind. only in rough translation by commended for it."—Journal of the "Lopez's excellent introduction Path of the Bodhisattva Warrior Evans-Wentz. Now a celebrated International Association of Bud- brings into English for the first THE PRINCE WHO BECAME and commentary set Jang-gya's Tibetologist reveals clearly what is dhist Studies work within its larger Indian and time many of the most important A CUCKOO: A Tale of Libera- ".. .inspiring.. .of immense im- tion, by Geshe Wangyal. 200pp. said in the original, the essence of Tibetan context and place Lopez' writings of this astounding portance to all the major Tibetan #MEPBC, $10.95 Buddhist Dzogchen teaching. own study within the tradition of leader—precise details are given sects.. ."—Religious Studies For almost a hundred and fifty Reynolds' commentary is based on Western Buddhology. 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Trungpa. 209pp. #SHSH $9.95 This highly valuable collection most charming that has ever come The dynamic life of this Dalai THE SK YOGAS OF NAROPA of tantric songs and poems of THE SUN MY HEART, Thick out of the inexhaustible fund of Lama is presented in an intrigu- & TEACHINGS ON MA- spiritual instruction for taming Nhat Hanh. 139pp. #PASMH Indian legends." ing and comprehensive biography, HAMUDRA, by Garma C.C. and developing the mind was writ- $9.50 researched using 18 primary THE PRINCIPAL TEACH- Chang, 128pp. #SLBKSYN $9.95 ten by one of the greatest of the Uses Buddhist psychology, episte- sources, Tibetan and Western. Mr. INGS OF BUDDHISM, by The Six Yogas of Naropa are early Dalai Lamas. mology, and contemporary physics Mullin has produced the most im- Tsongkapa & Pabongka Rinpoche. among the most highly regarded Included is a biography of the as well as many anecdotes to ac- pressive biography available on the 209pp. #MSPTB $4.95. practices of the highest yoga tan- Seventh Dalai Lama as well as bi- company the reader on this com- life of the Thirteenth. Tsongkapa's renowned fourteen tra class. By engaging in these six ographical sketches of all fourteen passionate journey from mindful- PRAJNAPARAMITA IN TIBE- verse poem on the Buddhist path yogas, after the necessary prepa- Dalai Lamas. ness to insight. TAN BUDDHISM, E. Ober- is the root text for this masterful ration, the yogi's body, speech and "The publications of these A SURVEY OF BUDDHISM: miller. #CPPTB $22.50 cloth commentary by Pabongka Rin- mind are transformed into those of songs, reminiscent in many ways Its Doctrines and Methods Based on the Abhisamayalamkara poche, one of the foremost mod- a Buddha and all the mundane of those of Milarepa, provide a Through the Ages, Ma h a of Maitreya, this book summarizes ern teachers in Tibet. A great in- and supermundane powers of an useful view.. .of Tibetan Bud- Sthavira Sangharakshita. 496pp. the Prajnaparamita-sutras. The troduction to Buddhism. enlightened one are attained. The dhism. They reveal a side of Ge- #THBKSOB $19.95 present book is an English expo- THE PROPITIOUS SPEECH main practices of the six yogas are lug-pa that so far has been little "It would be difficult to find a sin- sition of its leading tenets, based FROM THE BEGINNING, as follows: know in the West, perhaps help- gle book in which the history and on traditional Sanskrit and Tibe- MIDDLE AND END, by Thin- • Mystic Heat Yoga • Illusory ing to put an end to the stereotype development of Buddhist thought tan commentaries. ley Norbu. 46pp. #JEPS $8.00 Body Yoga • • Clear of that order of Tibetan Buddhism has been described as vividly and as one merely concerned with clearly as in this survey... for all PRAYER FLAGS: The Spiritual Translation of Patrul Rinpoche's Light Yoga • Bardo Yoga • Con- scholasticism."—Parabola Life and Songs of Jigten Sum- sublime teaching which explains sciousness Transference Yoga those who wish to know the heart, the essence of Buddhism as an in- gon, by Khenpo Konchog Gyaltsen how to practice with the six sylla- Mahamudra is a direct path to SPEAKING OF SILENCE: 96pp. #SLBKPF $6.95 bles which are the essence of all insight into the luminous nature of Christians and Buddhists on the tegrated whole, there can be no better guide than this book."— "Followers of the Kagyu tradition syllables: OM MA NI PAD ME the mind—a total naturalness of Contemplative Way, ed. 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"Teachings on Ma- Since 1981 Christians and Budd- THE SUTRA ON THE FULL them towards the kind of approach ENERGY: Working with Emo- hamudra" is composed of the fol- hists have been meeting informally AWARENESS OF BREATH- Mahamudra offers will likewise be tions through the Colour and lowing three illuminating texts: at Naropa Institute to share their ING, by Thick Nhat Hanh. 72pp. inspired."—Buddhist Studies Element Symbolism of Tibetan • Tilopa—The Song of Ma- experiences of the spiritual way. #PASAB, $6.00 Review Tantra, by* Ngakpa Chogyam. hamudra • The Third Karmapa, Several dozen spiritual teachers, This is one of the main meditation The great Jigten Sumgon, foun- 185 pp. #ELRLE $9.95 Rangjang Dorje—The Vow of such as David Steindl-Rast, texts of early Buddhism in a new

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It of being a mere text translation. all life, Kapleau's compelling dis- Newland. 700 pp., Bibliography, UTTARATANTRA: The Sub- is like drinking a cool glass of lem- There is much here for repeated cussion examines crucial Buddhist Notes, Index #SLBKTTRP lime Science of the Great Vehi- onade on a hot day and feeling reading, contemplation and ab- texts, thoughtfully considers the $29.95 paper, #SLBKTTRC cle to Salvation of Maitreya, by your body become cool inside. sorption."—Vajradhatu Sun spiritual-ethical dimensions of the $39.95 cloth Winter 1990 Obermiller. 306pp. #CPU $27.50 Khetsun Sangpo Rinbochay, a When you breathe in, the air issue, and speaks cogently to those When Buddha combined the ethi- This is one of the famed Five Tre- lay priest and renowned enters your body and calms all the with a religious or humanitarian cal bedrock of karma and rebirth atises of the coming Buddha, cells of your body. At the same yogi/scholar, was trained in all four respect for all life. with the view of impermanence Maitreya, received from him by time, each "cell" of your breath- lineages of Tibetan Buddhism and TRANSCENDENT WISDOM: and no-self, root contradiction was the founder of the Yogacara ing becomes more peaceful and taught in Japan for ten years. school, Aryasanga, after twelve A Commentary on the Ninth an insipient danger. If, in reality, each "cell" of your mind also be- years of one-pointed meditation. It TANTRIC YOGAS OF SISTER Chapter of Shantideva's Guide to there is no self, then who is the comes more peaceful. The three NIGUMA, by the Second Dalai is an analysis of the Tathagata- are one. This is the key to medita- the Bodhisattva Way of Life, by agent of good and evil? What garbha teaching. Often used in the Lama & Glenn H. Mullin. 240 pp. H.H. the Dalai Lama; Trans., ed. moves from life to life and ex- tion. 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