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SUMMER 1996 NEWSLETTER AND CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

Anyone who has read more than a few books on Tibetan will , : have encountered references to the Six ofNaropa. These six—in- ner heat, illusory body, clear light, The Deer Park Project consciousness transference, forceful projection, and the —rep- resent one of the most popular Ti- for World Peace betan Buddhist presentations of yo- gic technology. These teachings, given by the Indian sage to Early in 1996 during the Tibetan When Lord Buddha announced the Marpa gradually pervaded thousands Buddhist celebration at Sarnath, date of his Mahaparinirvana, many of of and hermitages India, over 100 persons attended an his disciples were distraught and throughout Central Asia regardless informal consecration and dedication asked him, "What shall we do? How of . Tsongkhapa's discussion of ceremony for the newly completed will those who do not see you receive the Six Yogas is regarded as one of Deer Park Project for World Peace. your teachings?" Buddha told them the finest on the subject to come The , Padma Chokhor that his followers should journey to out of . His treatise has served Ling, is situated directly between the and meditate at the holy places where as the fundamental guide to the sys- place of Buddha Shakyamuni's re- his enlightened activities occurred, tem as practiced in the more than union with his five disciples and where including: three thousand Gelukpa monasteries, he first turned the Wheel of • , the birthplace of the Lord nunneries and hermitages across at Deer Park. Over 2,500 years ago, the Buddha; TSONGKHAPA'S Central Asia over the past five-and-a- Lord Buddha may very well have • Bodhgaya, the place of the Lord half centuries. walked through what is now this Buddha's enlightenment; SIX YOGAS OF Glenn H. Mullin is an internation- temple ground. • The Deer Park at Sarnath, where the ally renowned author and Tibet- The Ven. Tsewang Dongyal Lord Buddha first turned the Wheel NAROPA ologist who has lectured and con- will inscribe upon a marble of Dharma; ducted workshops at universities and stone in elegant calligraphic style the trans., ed. and intro. by tarn- f «|■ human development institutes following dedication and ac- • Shravasti, where the Lord Buddha Glenn H. Mullin spent each rainy season in throughout the , knowledgment: Buddhist Center 276 pp., #TSSIYO $18.95 for 25 years and where he performed September "With great devotion we pay hom- miraculous activities; Continued on page A age and offer this deed to the Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma and , Lord Buddha Shakyamuni came • , Vulture's Peak Mountain, to all masters of the wisdom into this world 2,540 years ago. At the where Lord Buddha turned the sec- of the glorious Nyingmapas. May this age of thirty-five, he reached enlight- ond Wheel of Dharma, bringing forth become the source of in- enment. Seven weeks later he turned the Prajnaparamita teachings; THE GOLDEN spiration for study, contemplation and the Wheel of Dharma for the first time • Sankeya, where the Lord Buddha upon the teachings of at the Deer Park in Sarnath, India. descended from Tushita heaven LETTERS COLDEH Buddha Shakyamuni and Thereafter, he taught continuously (after paying respect and gratitude The Tibetan Teachings Padmasambhava." throughout his life in many sacred to his mother); LETTERS places until his Mahaparinirvana. of , First Continued on page 10 Master trans. & ed. by John Reynolds foreword by Rinpoche Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche 389 pp. #GOLE $18.95

Three Statements That Strike the 1996 USA Visit Essential Path is an ancient Dzogchen revelation that introduces the practi- Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche will be Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche is the under Rabjam Rinpoche's auspices, tioner to the nature of his or her own in America to attend the anniversary grandson and spiritual heir of Dilgo over 170 monks—many of whom are mind. One of the most immediately ceremonies for Khyentse Rinpoche in Khyentse Rinpoche, one of the fore- refugees ranging in age from five to accessible commentaries, and one Boulder, Colorado. He will also teach most Tibetan Buddhist masters of this eighty—study and practice there. very widely known among Tibetan in , Sante Fe, Kansas century. Born in 1966, Rabjam During this teaching tour, Rinpoche Dzogchen practitioners, is that of Prologue City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Rinpoche began receiving teachings will be giving the transmissions from , the nineteenth-cen- Homage to my benevolent Root Guru, and San Francisco in September and at the age of three on his revered Rinpoche's own tury Dzogchen master. Both this and he who possesses unequaled compas- October. grandfather's lap and today holds this one by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche are in- sion. Here I shall explain a little of the unbroken lineage. He was raised and In October, Aperture will publish cluded here. One of the main purposes method of practice associated with trained by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Journey to Enlightenment: The Life of these texts is to provide the practi- the essential points represented by the and traveled throughout the world and World of Khyentse Rinpoche, a tioner with a direct cognition of view, the meditation, and the with him. book of 130 color photos by Matthieu Dzogchen, the Primordial State. conduct. Since his grandfather's passing in Ricard (see catalog section for com- The following is an excerpt from a First, since my own Guru in his es- 1991, Rabjam Rinpoche has taken over plete description). section entitled "The Special Teaching sence fully embodies and unifies the responsibilities of transmitting will be accompanying Rinpoche on his of the Wise and Glorious King". Khyentse Rinpoche's teachings. Continued on page 9 Rinpoche is the seventh in the line Continued on page 19 of the Rabjam succession. The second Rabjam Rinpoche founded in , Tibet. Many great Bulk Rate masters trained at Shechen Monastery including Shechen Kongtrul, Shechen U.S. Postage Paid Gyaltsab, Khenpo Gangshar (Trungpa Ithaca, NY 14851 Rinpoche's tutor), and the great sage Permit No. 746 ::,,, Mipham Rinpoche. The monastery was completely destroyed during the and is being re- built with the support of Rabjam Rinpoche. Schechen Rabjam Rinpoche In the early 1980s Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche built Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery a few hundred H.H. the Dalai in yards from the great of Kentucky and Indiana Baudhanath in and established pages 17 & 19 Rabjam Rinpoche as its abbot. Today, Living and Practicing in Daily Life: A Teaching by Lama Lodu Rinpoche

The following teaching was given in you get the true understanding within. Remember, "If I am happy, this hap- response to a two-part question pre- The attitude is very piness which I experience so pleas- sented during Lama Lodu Rinpoche's important; without it, you cannot prac- antly, I wish for all living beings with- visit to Taos, New Mexico, earlier this tice and Bud- out exception. May everyone experi- year. dhism. When your mind is motivated ence this happiness just as I have." In one hundred percent by this pure atti- this way happiness becomes purifica- tude, then your body, speech and mind tion, true practice and accumulated Question: How does one live in the naturally turn toward the positive. . Secondly, "If I suffer physical world and do spiritual practice skill- From the Mahayana and Vajrayana or mental pain, may I take on with my fully when one has no spiritual perspective, even if you are not able suffering the suffering of all sentient teacher, and how does one who al- to sit on your cushion in front of your beings, without exception." So our ready has a path live and work in a altar because of children, because of suffering also becomes useful as pu- world where others don't share it? a job, because you have all kinds of Answer: Those who have no spiritual distractions in the world, you can still guide and are motivated by a strong practice. You must get true advice Expressing loving-kindness aspiration can practice on their own from your teacher and have confi- and compassion can be until a good spiritual guide is found. dence in him or her and also in the done anywhere. There is Those who have the intention to do teachings. Then your activity in the always an opportunity for good things will, sooner or later, meet world will offer the same opportunity applying kindness and a qualified teacher. for enlightenment as that gained on With the motivation to do benefi- your cushion. compassion to others and for using your body, cial things and to follow the spiritual Question: Would you please explain path, body, speech, and mind can be how tliis done? speech and mind in right used to generate right attitude and action. right actions through kindness and Answer: For guidance in such situa- compassion. One should also be - tions, we can turn to one of the great tivated to develop the constant wish Tibetan masters, Machig Labdron, the rification and gives us a deeper sense that all beings experience happiness founder of the Chod practice. She was of the bodhisattva conduct. This ap- and freedom from suffering. As a re- an extremely accomplished yogi and proach is highly useful for those who sult, one's body, speech and mind will teacher. Although most Buddhist have no time to formally practice in a become engaged in expressing com- teachings travelled only from India to world full of responsibilities and dis- passion. This is a basic preliminary Tibet, hers were transmitted from Ti- tractions. spiritual practice that can be learned bet back to India. She has a few great One person may practice for years on one's own without the help of a words of advice on this subject that sitting and counting , and spiritual guide. Lama Lodu Rinpoche for me seem full, rich and simple. She another person may practice living in As Buddhists, we believe that we reminds us that we human beings al- the world with the technique I have shouldn't do anything to others that possible, and then bring that attitude the perfect preliminary spiritual prac- ternate between happiness and suffer- just mentioned. The second person would hurt them. So you should al- of speech, mind and body to all that tice. Sooner or later, through the ing. One moment we are very happy, may reach enlightenment sooner be- ways make an example of yourself. you meet. power of your positive motivation, but the happiness does not last long; cause he or she has dealt with daily When someone speaks to you in a So this is my advice to someone you will meet the right spiritual guide, we grasp at that happiness and sud- life as a spiritual practice, transform- positive way, you experience well-be- who does not have a spiritual guide: and the door will open to the spiritual denly it becomes suffering which is ing all worldly circumstances into ing; therefore, you should speak to It is not necessary for you to sit down path. hard to get rid of. Occasionally there spiritual phenomena. The person stay- others in the same manner so they and do formal meditation and visual- In the second case, you are already is brief happiness again, but this ing at home sitting all day may not be may also have that experience. When ization practice. Expressing loving- in spiritual practice, and you are dis- causes more attachment and clinging, practicing correctly; they may be day- you meet someone who communi- kindness and compassion can be done tracted by worldly concerns. It is im- and thus more suffering. This is the dreaming, distracted and unable to ac- cates, without words, purely moti- anywhere. There is always an oppor- portant that you follow the spiritual experience of all sentient beings, but complish realization. vated loving and compassionate mind- tunity for applying kindness and com- friend, the teacher and not go from it is more acutely felt by humans. We always have opportunities to be energy, you feel clear, more peaceful. passion to others and for using your place to place. Stay with one spiritual So, Machig Labdron taught: Do not mindful. As we fulfill our responsibili- In turn, you should cultivate that same body, speech and mind in right action. guide, someone you really feel is true, worry. If you are suffering, you have ties to our families, our love for them kindness and compassion as much as This attitude is very powerful and is and try not to change teachers until an excellent opportunity to practice. remains strong in spite of problems. If we think of all sentient beings as being equal to family, some day we will be able to serve all in the same way. For instance, at your place of work, because of , a person has POTATO, TOMATO AND a dispute with you. 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2 SUMMER '96 NEWSLETTER and THE TIBETAN MEDICAL AND ASTROLOGICAL INSTITUTE present a one-week special retreat MEDICINE FOR THE MIND AND BODY: MEDICINE BUDDHA AND THE SCIENCE OF TIBETAN MEDICINE

• Khensur Rinpoche and the monks of Namgyal Monastery • Dr. Tenzin Choedrak, personal physician to the • Mrs. Tsering Choezom, Senior Astrologer • and a team of physicians from the Tibetan Medical & Astrological Institute

Thursday, February 6th-Thursday, February 13th, 1997 ; ■" ~-=M^^~;' ^*SZS-~ NAMGYAL MONASTERY INSTITUTE OF Ithaca, New York

This extraordinary one-week pro- Medicine Buddha is called the Heal- tems; ways of keeping a healthy body is situated in the Fin- gram by the monastery of His Holiness ing Master of Lapis Lazuli Radiance. and mind; the use of gemstones, pre- ger Lakes region of the Dalai Lama, His personal physi- According to the Four Medical cious metals, minerals, herbs and New York state, with cian, and a team of physicians and , the basis of Tibetan medi- plants, etc. in the Tibetan system. beautiful parks, water- astrologers from the Tibetan Medical cine, the fundamental cause of every Mrs. Tsering Choezom will give an falls, and walking and Astrological Institute (Men-Tsee- disease is to be found in the three poi- introduction to Tibetan astrology and trails through woods Kang) features: sonous delusions—ignorance, attach- astronomy, and will then outline the and fields. Throughout Ithaca are • Private astrological reading with ment, and hatred. If ignorance and its relationship between astrology and many wonderful restaurants including Senior Astrologer, Mrs. Tsering • The Medicine Buddha empower- associated delusions remain festering medicine, discuss the differences be- a four-star Thai restaurant, the famous Choezom on marriage combination, ment and daily teachings on the inside, sooner or later they will give tween Tibetan and Western astrology, Moosewood restaurant, Indian and chart interpretation (from a western Medicine Buddha practice by rise to disease and the recurring and give introduction to the Tibetan Chinese buffets, Korean, Japanese, chart), and divination of specific pur- Khensur Rinpoche (former ab- miseries of cyclic existence. Thus horoscope and marriage chart. Italian, and American restaurants, poses (according to one's desire, or bot of Namgyal Monastery) and buddhas such as Shakyamuni and the Namgyal Monastery Institute of as well as many specialty coffee & general health, economy, power and the monks of Namgyal Monastery Lapis Healing Master are referred to Buddhist Studies is the North Ameri- dessert cafes. (We are yet to have a fortune reading ($30/45 minutes) • A week-long course on Tibetan as great physicians because they have can Seat of the personal monastery of Tibetan restaurant.) Medicine, Astrology and As- the compassion, wisdom and skillful His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. TRAVEL TO AND FROM ITHACA tronomy conducted by Dr. Tenzin means to diagnose and treat the root Khensur Rinpoche (a.k.a. Airlines: Continental and USAir Choedrak and Dr. Dawa (Deputy delusions underlying all mental and Wangdak) is former Abbot of the par- Buses: Shortline and Greyhound PROGRAM FEE: $260.00 Director of Materia Medica De- physical malaise. During the retreat, ent monastery. He holds the Geshe Driving: From Syracuse— 1 1/2 hrs; partment), and Mrs. Tsering the morning sessions will be devoted Lharampa degree, the highest degree ADDITIONAL OPTIONS from NYC- 5 hours Choezom to teachings on Medicine Buddha, in Tibetan Buddhist , and • Private meeting on health advice REGISTRATION DEADLINE: • Individual meeting for health ad- practice, and guided . is a well-known and highly respected with Drs. Choedrak, Dawa, and November 15,1996 vice with Dr. Tenzin Choedrak, Dr. Tenzin Choedrak and Dr. scholar and practitioner. The Namgyal Dakpa ($20/30 minutes) Dr. D. Dawa, and Dr. Tenzin Dawa's course, held each afternoon, monks participating in the retreat are Dakpa (Lecturer in Tibetan will include, among others, the follow- Ven. Tenzin Lhawang, Ven. Tenzin Medicine) ing topics: the three unwholesome be- Yignyen, and Ven. Tenzin Legden. The havioral patterns and their effect on resident translator is Palden • Individual astrology consulta- the dynamic disharmony of the three Choedak. tion with Mrs. Tsering Choezom principal energies; hypertension; the Dr. Tenzin Choedrak and the Ti- • Exhibition of plants, medicines, Tibetan method of diagnosis and treat- betan Medical and Astrological Insti- Namgyal Monastery astrological paintings, graphical ment; principles of the healthy and tute team will be coming to Ithaca jiniifj charts, and tools form the Ti- diseased body; mental disorder; for- after spending a week at the invita- iiiiliin Institute of Tibetan Buddhist Studies betan Medical and Astrological mation of the body and the develop- tion of the U.S. National Institutes of P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851 Institute ment of conception and signs of birth; Health. Tel: 607-2734739, Fax: 607-273-8508 comparison of the Western, Tibetan, Namgyal Monastery is located in • Sale of books and other products Ayurvedic and Chinese medical sys- downtown Ithaca, New York. Ithaca Name Address.

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Name "YES, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP NAMGYAL!" Address . Enclosed is a check for this amount as my donation ($30+, $180+, $500+, $1000+, $5000+ or $10,000+) Telephone. D I am interested in contributing to major endowment funding. Please choose from the following registration items, place a check next to your selection, and enclose the Please contact me at the above address and phone number. appropriate deposit fee. Your contribution helps Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Stud- □ 1. $100.00 program deposit ies meet its new development goals dedicated to translating tradi- D 2. $20 private health advice meeting with Dr. Tenzin Choedrak and accompanying physicians (30 minutes) tional Tibetan Buddhist teachings and making them more widely avail- □ 3. $30 private consultation with Senior Astrologer Tsering Chozom (45 minutes) able in the West Thank you for your assistance. □ Please send a list of local accommodations.

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SNOW LION 3 It was a bright, hazy day. Sunlight pierced the deep jungle in shimmery streaks. Down on the ground, half hidden by shadows, sat Generous Rabbit with his three friends: Lazy Weasel, Jumpy Monkey, and Crafty Fox. "I have an idea," said Rabbit, wrinkling his nose. "A zingy good one." "What is it?" Weasel yawned. "I hope it's something funny," said Monkey, jumping closer. "Like playing a joke on Giraffe." "No," said Rabbit. "It's better than that. "Is it a new way to take naps?" Weasel asked. "It's better than that, too." "No," Rabbit grinned. Fox narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Maybe he's faking. Maybe he doesn't have a zingy idea at all." "Oh, I have one all right," Rabbit replied. "But I'm not sure I'll tell you." Rabbit was smart enough to know that if he teased them a little, they would listen more care- fully. "It's a spine-tingling, whisker-twitch- THE RABBIT & THE TIGERDILE ing idea," he said. "So rare and amazing it byW.W. Rowe, illus. by ChrisBanigan might make all your heads swim—if you heard it." Ages 4-10,32 Ml color pages, 8 x 10", ISBN 1-55939-067-0 $8.95 "Aw, come on," Weasel pleaded. "Our heads won't swim. This past-life story of the Buddha explains why we can see "Yeah," growled Fox. "It's only an idea." the image of a rabbit on the face of the moon. "A zingy good one," Rabbit corrected him. Continued on page 12

TSONGKHAPA'S SIX YOGAS OF The yogis who engage in this prac- three days they are able to recognize yoga . Nonetheless, meditating NAROPA tice of retaining the clear light of sleep the stages of dissolution into the four in that way and envisioning the Continued from page 1 are of two types: those who have pre- emptinesses of sleep, and will gain the mantric syllable (or syllables) and so Ven. Tenzin viously achieved able to ability to retain the clear light of sleep. forth as explained above does plant Canada, Europe, and the Far East. He abide in firm meditation, and those Even if one is not able to induce the the instincts for unfoldment in that is a member of the Library of Tibetan who have not. experiences of the four emptinesses direction. Palmo to Works and Archives Research and In the latter case, on going to sleep during the waking state, one should This "shared" samadhi [i.e., com- Translation Bureau in Dharamsala, the yogi cultivates the instructions as in general make firm the samadhi char- mon to highest tantra and other paths] India. He has studied extensively with above and attempts to rest in that acterized as blissful, radiant and be- can produce the ability to dwell in ac- Visit the U.S. Tibetan Buddhist and has samadhi once sleep sets in. However, yond conceptually. One then engages tual samadhi during the sleep state, authored a dozen books on Tibetan this will only last a short time. He must the above visualization at the time of and can be conjoined with awareness Ven. is a Buddhist Buddhism. arouse the awareness that he is in the going to bed and attempts to recog- of the view of emptiness in order to nun, originally from England, who first Here is an excerpt: sleep state [in order to pursue the con- nize the dissolutions. If still these [four give rise to an experiemwof the "clear visited India in 1964. She was trained centration], but this is difficult under empti-nesses] are not recognized, one light of the shared path." However, it in the Drukpa- tradition of Ti- How to meditate upon the clear these conditions. Thus he will be un- continues to cultivate samadhi during is not the clear light consciousness in- betan Buddhism. light during sleep able to remain in the contemplation the daytime, and eventually this will duced through practice of highest After becoming ordained in 1985, If the situation is such that one can for very long. carry over into the sleep state. Here yoga tantra. Tenzin Palmo engaged in a meditation retain the clear light of sleep by means If one goes to sleep without first stable samadhi conjoined with ecstasy As explained earlier, one should retreat for twelve years in Lahoul, a of controlling the vital energies, then bringing the vital energies under con- is enough; there is no need to bring meditate on the heart chakra in order valley lying between Manali and as explained before one does this and trol then one will not be able to cut the vital energies into the central chan- to establish energy control, which in . She presently lives in Assisi, engages in the dream yogas. Retain- off the subtle passage of breath nel. turn gives rise to the experience of the Italy, and is helping to develop a mo- ing the clear light of sleep is the su- through the two nostrils, and as a re- However, in such a situation the four emptinesses [of entering into the nastic training center for Tibetan refu- preme method for working in the sult one will not arouse an actual ex- practice could not be said to be a high- sleep state]. gee nuns in India and Nepal, which is dream state. To accomplish the appli- perience of even a semblance of the est yoga tantra method for inducing In general it is said that the drop also envisioned as a place for ordained cation in this way is in accord with fourth emptiness. The qualified expe- retention of the clear light of sleep. which supports the experience of the and lay Buddhist women from around how most previous lineage masters rience will not arise, and thus the ac- The degree to which one can hold the deep sleep state naturally resides in the world to come to study, meditate have taught on the subject. tuality of retaining the clear light of visualization inside the heart chakra the heart chakra. When one utilizes and learn. Before engaging in the practice one sleep will not be achieved. is the degree to which the seeds of suc- this as a path one can induce an amaz- Ven. Tenzin Palmo will be in the should follow a healthy diet, dress The practitioners who have cess in the practice are planted. ing experience of the clear light of northeastern US between September warmly, and so forth. There is also a achieved the samadhi of firm place- The power to experience samadhi sleep. Even when it is not utilized as a 27 and October 6th and will then travel tradition of cutting one's sleep for two ment are also of two types. The first in sleep by means of cultivating ordi- path, the vital energies naturally with- to other destinations around the coun- or three days, but this is not always of these have, during the waking state, nary samadhi powers [during the wak- draw into this drop when one goes to try. She will give a talk at Namgyal done. The important thing is to make cultivated a thorough familiarity with ing state], even when conjoined with sleep. Hence if during the waking state Monastery in Ithaca, NY on "Women one's sleep more light. When sleep is the process of the inner heat yogas. meditation on the view of suchness, one cultivates the ability to bring the in the Dharma." She is also willing to heavy it is more difficult for the nov- By means of it they have brought the will induce only a conventional expe- vital energies into the central channel, share her experiences from her twelve ice in the practice to retain the clear vital energies into dhuti, causing them rience of the clear light of sleep [i.e., and when going to sleep applies the year retreat, to speak on light of sleep. When sleep is subtle, to enter, abide and dissolve there, and the experience will only be on the meditations described above, main- in everyday life, or on the . this clear light is more easily retained. given rise to the experience of the coarse level of consciousness]. It will taining the visualizations inside the If you would like more information One wants to create the latter condi- [four] emptinesses. In this case while not induce the experience of the clear central channel at the heart chakra, it about her speaking schedule, or about tion. Then when the practice becomes going to sleep they cultivate the visu- light of sleep as described in highest becomes quite easy to bring the ener- the Dharma center for nuns, contact: mature one may succeed under the alizations as explained above, with the yoga tantra [i.e., on the most subtle gies into the central channel at the Mary P., 510 Unn St., Ithaca NY 14850. former condition. At that time one will syllable HUM at the center of dhuti level of consciousness]. Hence it will heart chakra by means of the tech- not have to cut one's sleep [to create inside the heart chakra. Within two or not qualify as a practice of highest niques explained earlier. ■ a lighter sleep state], although one may do so in order to observe the progress of the yoga in conditions of deep sleep. The practice here is to engage in devotional exercises focusing upon the Three Jewels of during the pMM* day and evening, and make of- X\pe are completely ferings to the Dharma Protectors. Send forth that one may rec- ognize the clear light of sleep, and that interdependent with obstructions to this may be mitigated. One meditates on oneself as the \ the world around us. deity. Also, one meditates on guru yoga and sends forth many o prayers for blessing power to assist in Jhampa was ordained in 1971 as a the effort to retain the clear light of sleep. <2 Buddhist monk and lived for 14 years Then one makes firm the resolution in India. He was Lama Yeshe's first that as one goes to sleep one will rec- male Sangha member. He uses 24 ognize and retain the four emptinesses years of practice to help you that occur prior to the emergence of dreams. 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4 SNOW LION SUMMER'96 NEWSLETTER by Ven. So reads a portion of the message cipal teachers: Geshe Thubten centrated Vinaya teachings. (This was • how to care more for each other, and that His Holiness the Dalai Lama sent Ngawang, a bhikshu from Sera Mon- the first of such programs to ever hap- how to communicate better with "...As Buddhist nuns, you are now for the opening ceremony of Life as a astery who now teaches at Tibet Cen- pen for Western nuns.) Nuns in the Ti- each other while living in different participating in the evolution of a Bud- Western Buddldst Nun, a remarkable, ter in Germany, and Ven. Wu Yin, the betan tradition also received teachings places dhism for a new time, a time when the first-of-its-kind event held in head of the Luminary Temple in Tai- on the bhikshuni precepts. • how to practice Vinaya in our daily universal principle of the equality of Bodhgaya, India, February 4-25,1996. wan. We also received teachings from Many of the nuns noted how much lives in the West Approximately 90 women attended all human beings takes precedence. , Dorzong Rinpoche, they benefited from having female • the necessity of screening candi- this educational program. Most of us It is heartening to observe, as your Bero Khyentse Rinpoche, Geshe teachers — and dates for , better prepara- were Western Buddhist nuns from the conference clearly demonstrates, that Sonam Rinchen, Khandro Rinpoche, Ven. Wu Yin—at the program. They tion of people for ordination, and various Tibetan traditions. Joining us Buddhist women are casting off tra- Khenpo Choga, and Ven. Tashi also said how wonderful it was to be enhancement of their training and were four Chinese nuns, three ditional and outmoded restraints. All Tsering. In the evenings, senior West- with other nuns. Many laywomen care after ordination of you have a great responsibility to Theravadin nuns, two priests, and ern nuns gave talks. commented that the experience had take the essence of Buddhism and put 20 ethnic Tibetan and Himalayan nuns, One afternoon we went on a pil- increased their understanding and ap- • the bhikshuni ordination, and how it into practice in your own lives. as well as some laywomen. grimage to the Mahakala caves, and preciation of the commitment Bud- taking it had transformed people's Having taken ordination we must The purposes of the program were at the conclusion of the program we dhist women have undertaken in be- practice constantly remember that the primary to provide teachings on Vinaya (mo- went on a four-day to sev- coming nuns. • developing management and leader- reason for holding vows as a nun or a nastic discipline); to discuss topics eral of the major Buddhist sites. This In the two group discussion ses- ship skills monk is to be able to dedicate our- which are seldom addressed directly led us to Dharamsala, where we had sions each day, a number of important • how to increase our abilities as selves to the practice of the Dharma. in the traditional Dharma teachings by an audience with His Holiness the issues were addressed: teachers and counselors, and how Even if only a few individuals try to incorporating historical, sociological Dalai Lama, who was pleased with our • lifestyles: living in Dharma centers, to be more involved in ser- create mental peace and happiness and psychological perspectives; to dis- program and supportive of future ac- living alone, living in community vice to society within themselves and act responsibly cuss questions and issues facing West- tivities and practice. Many of the nuns • how to support ourselves financially • how to work with our emotions and and kind-heartedly towards others, em Buddhist nuns; to establish a feel- stayed for His Holiness' public teach- in a culture that sees religious the need for affection they will have a positive influence in ing of community and support among ings on the Chenmo. Life as people as useless and unproductive • how to encourage women to prac- their community. As well as being Western Buddhist nuns; and to enable a Western Buddhist Nun was one of • the necessity of educating lay people tice and become Dharma teachers equally capable, women have an equal the Dharma to flourish in the West by the sponsors of the long life puja for in their own right responsibility to do this..." training nuns, many of whom will be- him at the conclusion of the teachings. to support the sangha and the neces- come Dharma teachers, counselors, Life as a Western Buddhist Nun sity of making ourselves worthy of • how to live simply, share our re- hospice workers and so forth. was unique in many ways. First, there their support sources, help each other financially, and give moral support. We had a full daily schedule with were women from a number of differ- • the importance of being non- Above photo: meditation, three teaching sessions, ent countries, backgrounds and prac- sectarian There were many ideas for future "Waiting for the audience with His and two discussion groups. Two ex- Holiness the Dalai Lama" tice experiences. Second, we had an • how to relate to and rely upon spiri- projects. Individual nuns committed cellent Vinaya masters were the prin- excellent teaching program, with con- tual masters Continued on page 8

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6 SNOW LION SUMMER '96 NEWSLETTER Be Informed Update: Dialogue concerning About TIBET the "Bhikshuni Issue"

It is vitally important that the people who are concerned about saving through political action know about the key by Ven. Bhikshuni Tenzin Yeshe (Mary tices. Regarding our training with re- ordain other Bhikshunis, if that should issues and do what they can to help. The way to be informed is to Teal Coleman) spect to teachings, it is important to ever be possible Either verbally or in read some of the following journals and newsletters, which provide remember that we are discussing the writing, many of the Tibetan Buddhist up-to-date news and information. In recent years, especially due to possibility of women taking monas- female monastics who have taken interest of both laypeople and or- tic vows, not of their being launched Bhikshuni vows in other lineages (in- Canada Tibet Newsletter (quarterly, $20) Canada Tibet Commit- dained Tibetan Buddhists in the West, as teachers. Tibetan Buddhist monas- cluding Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo, tee, 4675 Coolbrook Ave, Montreal, Quebec H3X 2K7, Canada. Inter- there has been much talk about the tic women who are also teaching are Ven. Thubten Chodron, Ven. Pema national news as well as information of interest to Tibet supporters "Bhikshuni issue." This phrase is of- doing so on an individual basis accord- Chodron and others—as well as my- in Canada. ten used to refer to whether or not ing to their years of learning and prac- self) have stated they would be happy women will be able to receive full News Tibet (quarterly, $15/yr. suggested donation) and the US Ti- tice. Many Western female Tibetan to participate in such an ordination if bet Committee Newsletter. USTC, 241 E 32 St, NY, NY 10016 (tel: monastic ordination in the Tibetan Buddhist monastics have done three- it ever were to happen. So, we cur- 212-213-5010). Political and cultural news. They need your support Buddhist tradition. At present, both year retreats. For example, mostofthe rently have more than the required women and men in the Tibetan tradi- to raise awareness for Tibet, contact them for information on how women with whom I took Bhikshuni number of Bhikshunis. After taking you can help. tion are able to take Sramanerika vows (from Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh in Bhikshuni vows, usually women are (novice) vows, but only men may take 1994) have taken traditional three- asked to wait twelve years before be- Snow Lion Newsletter (quarterly, free) Snow Lion Publications, the Bhikshu (full monastic) vows. year, three-month, and three-day re- ing able to fully ordain other women. PO Box 6483, Ithaca, New York 14851. tel: 607-273-8506). This is the In 1995,1 wrote about many of the treats under Ven. Gendun Rinpoche at This situation might be changed if the paper you are presently reading. It is available to anyone on request issues and questions related to this Dhagpo Kagyu Ling in France. Of . lamas decide that Bhikshus can ordain and sent for free. We are also on the World Wide Web: http:// topic in a book entitled Monastic. In course, when we wear robes people a Bhikshuni Sangha without senior www.well.com/user/snowlion/. From our home page you can con- it, I suggested that perhaps some of do ask us questions, but if someone Bhikshunis present. There seem to be nect to many others. Please let your friends know about Snow Lion! the female Sangha members and I asks a question of a female monastic some historical and textual prece- could meet with one or more of the that she does not feel qualified to an- dents for this. For example, the mas- Tibetan Bulletin (bi-monthly, free; donation to defray postage is monastic scholars in the Department swer, she can simply refer the ques- ter Gunavarman of Kashmir, an emi- appreciated) The Department of Information and International Re- of Religion and Culture in Dharamsala tioner to a text or appropriate teacher. nent teacher during the early days of lations, Central Tibetan Administration, Gangchen Kyishong, to discuss the possibility of establish- Simply because females are asking to the transmission of Dharma to , Dharamsala (H.P.) 176215, India. Official publication of the Govem- ing the Bhikshuni ordination in the take Bhikshuni vows does not auto- said, "At places where the conditions ment-in-Exile. Tibetan tradition. For a while, it matically imply that they will be teach- are complete, one must do things ac- Tibetan Review (annual subscription of 12 issues is $20 including seemed that we were going to go to ers, and I do not think these topics cording to prescriptions.... It is an of- airmail postage) c/o Tibetan SOS Youth Hostel, Sector 14 Extn, Dharamsala in October 1996 for this need be mixed while we consider the fense if Bhikshunis do not receive Rohini, Delhi-85, India, North American subscriptions through The purpose. In February 1996,1 received Bhikshuni issue. their full ordination from both a pre- Office of Tibet, 241 E 32 St., New York, NY 10016 (tel: 212-213-5010). a letter (dated 12/26/95) from Ven. Regarding the question of the fe- ceptor and preceptress at a place Independent publication by 'Hbetans in Delhi. Tenzin Topgyal, Deputy Secretary of male monastics' training in the monas- where the Bhikshuni Sangha exists." the Department of Religion and Cul- tic rituals: It is true that many of us do Yet, "If the two orders of the Sangha Tibet Monitor (monthly, $20/year),. The only monthly publication ture, informing me that it would be not know traditional monastic arts are not found in one country at the of articles and action items in support of the Tibetan cause. Two- best to cancel the proposed meeting like making , drawing man- same time, female applicants might month free trial period to try it out! Tibetan Rights Campaign, 4649 because a group of lamas/scholars had dalas, doing ritual dances, etc. On one receive their full ordination from the Sunnyside Ave. N, #342, PO Box 31966, Seattle, WA 98103, 206-547- been appointed as a committee which hand, it is extremely important that order of Bhikshus alone and it would 1015; fax# 206-547-3758. will make a decision regarding the these arts survive. On the other side, be considered legitimate." (- Tibet Brief International Committee of Lawyers for Tibet (quar- possibility of establishing the the most important factors in becom- dhita, Daughters of the Buddha, terly, free). A group of volunteer lawyers who, through legal chan- Bhikshuni order in the Tibetan tradi- ing a monastic are keeping the vows Snow Lion, 1988, p. 248). nels, work to improve conditions in Tibet. For more information tion. Ven. Tenzin Topgyal-la was not and doing our spiritual practice. At this time, now that the newly contact: ICLT, 2288 Fulton Street #312, Berkeley, CA 94704,510-486- certain when the committee would Of course, there have to be require- formed committee of monastic schol- 0588, fax# 510-548-3785, email [email protected] meet. ments. As the Dalai Lama and other ars/lamas is embarking on seriously When writing or speaking about excellent Tibetan teachers often point discussing the "Bhikshuni issue," I Tibet Press Watch (bi-monthly, $25) From the International Cam- this subject, I have been careful—as out, it is better to have a few well- urge its (as yet unidentified) members paign for Tibet, 1825 K Street NW #520, Washington, DC 20006. Tel: have the other female monastics—to qualified monastics than many who to consider that this type of ordina- 202-785-1515 Fax: 202-7854343. Reproduces news articles from regularly emphasize that it should and are not so well-qualified. Are the quali- tion—of Bhikshunis by Bhikshus worldwide sources. will be the higher lamas/scholars who fications going to be related to living alone—not be overlooked. That fe- make the final decision on this issue according to the vows or related to male and male monastics could be World Tibet News via Internet. Get the daily news on Tibet from when and/or if it is made. Also, I have learning certain rituals, or both? It is ordained by one Bhikshu alone or this source! Subscribe by sending e-mail to: LISTSERV@VM1. repeatedly suggested that if it does not my perception that some will be more without a preceptress and Bhikshuni MCGILL.CA with the following message body: SUB WTN-L

SNOW LION 7 BOYCOTT 1997 RIGPE DOME WINTER PROGRAMME at PULLAHARI, NEPAL Gains Momentum Monastery & Retreat Centre of H.E. Rinpoche by John Dinusson "Arisen through the great bodhisattva's presence, Pullahari is secluded and pleasant. As you may have already heard, the Our government and Administration A place where an ocean ofyidams, and protectors gather like clouds." Tibetan Freedom Concert took place have ignored the majority of Ameri- in San Francisco on the weekend of cans by granting China MFN status. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche July 15-16. The concert drew over Our leaders are representing multina- 100,000 people and reached millions tional corporations instead of the more through worldwide media. The American people. We must take re- -Public programmes January 3 to February 28 event was an important step in rais- sponsibility onto our own shoulders ing awareness about human rights by affecting the world through our THE BUDDHA NATURE conditions in Tibet and China. The out- dollars. We are encouraging you to pouring of support among performers continue to boycott Chinese byArya & Acharya and audience members was amazing. goods. We will continue the boycott We gathered nearly 30,000 signatures until the Chinese government shows TIBETAN LANGUAGE and on a letter to President Clinton, and marked improvement in its human Study of SCRIPTURES based on the original Root Texts several of the artists spoke out on be- half of the people of Tibet and China. Beginner's Class: and Grammar; Key Points of The Jewel Ornament of Liberation All the speakers and many of the art- * Awareness of the boycott Intermediate Class: Distingushing The Middle from the Extremes ists at the show encouraged concert- • is continually growing. Advanced Class: The Root Text of Mahayanouttarantrashastra goers to participate in the Boycott of Nearly 150 organizations (Open to students who have attended the 1996 Intermediate Class) Chinese goods. Awareness of the boycott is con- have endorsed, including tinually growing. Nearly 150 organiza- the AFL-CIO, the Rainforest -Restricted programme January 3 to February 28 tions have endorsed, including the Action Network, and the AFL-CIO, the Rainforest Action Net- THE TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE work, and the Berkeley City Council. Berkeley City Council. Thanks to a recent meeting between by Jamgon Kongtrul The Great, Lodro Thaye President Clinton and the president of Chapter 7: The Stages of the Training in Higher Wisdom the Sierra Club, the White House is rights and environmental policies, its aware that Tibetan freedom and hu- treatment of laborers, and its treat- (Only open to students who attend the full Teachings) man rights in China in general are is- ment of the occupied country of sues that the Americans care deeply Tibet. about. Additionally, the U.S.-China Please join us and continue to boy- -Retreat programme March 1 to 31 Business Council has been made cott all Chinese goods. If for some rea- (All participants should have Refuge Vows) aware of our efforts and would like to son your organization cannot continue meet with us. to endorse the boycott, please e-mail -Shamata (Calm-Abiding) Meditation Originally, we had intended to pro- or fax us as soon as possible to let us and the Progressive Stages of Meditation on Emptiness mote the boycott for only one month. know. More information about up- Now that so many people are joining, coming events and strategies is avail- -Deity Yoga for individuals and groups we feel that we have the necessary able from Milarepa Fund: leverage to begin creating real change (415) 474-0866, fax (415) 474-9533, (Participants must have completed the Ngondro practices) in the Chinese government's policies. [email protected] ■ Teachings: No Charge. Offerings to Ven. Khenpo Rinpoche and translators suggested. Tibetan Language & Scriptures Course: US $50 per month. Accomodations & Meals per person per week:- Single room: US $50 (with bath: US $75); Consumer Product Safety Twin-sharing: US $43 (with bath: US $50) For registration and information contact Acharya Chokey Gyaltsen or Lim Pao Yen, Commission Finds Lead Jamgon Kongtrul Labrang, P.O. Box 6956, Kathmandu, Nepal (Ph/Fx: 977-1 471112) Poisoning Hazard in Chinese Miniblinds

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LIFE AS A WESTERN BUDDHIST NUN Continued from page 5 (7) Ven Wu Yin will edit the audio tapes of her teachings and make themselves to these: them available. (1) To publish the Vinaya teachings During our audience with His Ho- given at Life as a Western Bud- liness, we asked about the deeper dhist Nun and to make them meaning and purpose of being a mo- available to future nuns and those nastic. He replied, "Becoming a monk who could not attend the pro- or nun, without family, is very good gram for the practice of the Buddhadharma (2) To prepare a booklet for Western- because the basic aim of Dharma ers who are considering ordina- practice is , not just day-to-day tion that would help them under- happiness. We seek nirvana, the per- stand the meaning and purpose manent cessation of samsaric suffer- of ordination ing, so we want to pacify the factors that bind us in the samsaric world. (3) To organize a six-week course of The chief of these is attachment. vinaya study Therefore the main purpose of being (4) To establish a training program a monastic is to reduce clinging for prospective and newly or- attachment to worldly pleasures.... dained nuns When you personally experience (5) To print a booklet describing Life some deeper value as a result of your as a Western Buddhist Nun for practice, then no matter what other the nuns who were not able to at- people do, what other people say, tend the program, the benefac- your happiness is not affected, be- tors, and Dharma centers cause through your own experience (6) To do yarne—the rainy season you are convinced that yes, there is retreat—together in the West. Or, some good thing there." if it is not possible to meet in the For more information, please con- summer, to have a retreat at an- tact Life as a Western Buddhist Nun other time of the year when we secretary, Sarah Porter, 711 N 70 St, could live together and study Seattle, WA 98103. Telephone: 206- Vinaya 782-7873. ■

8 SNOW LION SUMMER '96 NEWSLETTER Tibetan Refugee Assistance Program

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THE GOLDEN LETTERS Continued from page 1 THE GOLDEN LETTERS within himself the totality of the Three Jewels, so by doing homage to him Table of Contents alone, one is actually paying homage Preface 7 to all of the sources of refuge simulta- Foreword by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche 11 neously. Thus it says (in the root text): "Homage to the Guru". Introduction Moreover, as for the real meaning, The Primordial Origin of Dzogchen 21 which I shall explain here (regarding The Place of Dzogchen in Buddhist Teaching 24 the following lines): If one practices The Three Series of Dzogchen Teachings 31 wholeheartedly, having first become Adopt-a-Yak PART ONE: The Three Statements That Strike the aware that all of one's , both Essential Points one's own Root Guru as well as the The Three Statements That Strike the Essential Points, Dear Snow Lion Newsletter Readers, Gurus belonging to all of the lineages by Garab Dorje 39 With the worst snowstorms in over a century hitting the eastern and of transmission which one has re- A Short Commentary on the Three Statements of northern regions of Tibet last winter, Tibetan nomads and their live- ceived, are, in fact, inseparable from Garab Dorje, by H. H. Dudjom Rinpoche 41 stock have faced unbelievable death and destruction. Relief workers one's own mind, then all three—the The Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious King, The estimate that in Jyekundo county alone, 25,000 people have lost all of view, the meditation, and the con- Root Text and Auto-Commentary, by Patrul Rinpoche 43 their livestock and a further 55,000 people have lost more than 80% of duct—are combined and included Commentary on "The Special Teaching of the Wise and them. In the Zachukha area, 100,547 livestock are dead and 72,174 have within the practice. Hence, I must ex- Glorious King," by the Translator 65 suffered miscarriages. plain here that the view, the medita- The Last Testament of Garab Dorje 129 The Tibet Fund plans to help the nomads begin to rebuild their herds tion, and the conduct correspond pre- Interlinear Commentary to "The Last Testament of Garab by purchasing 2,000 sheep and 2,000 yak, which will be given to no- cisely to the real meaning of the names Dorje," by the Translator 139 madic families suffering from the effects of the harsh winter. If you of my own personal masters, both my would like to "sponsor" a yak or sheep, or if you have any questions Root Guru and the Gurus of my lin- PART TWO: The Life of Garab Dorje and Guru Sadhana regarding the appeal, please contact the Tibet Fund at 212-213-5010 or eage of transmission. Translator's Introduction 177 fax 212-779-9245. ■ First, the view is one's own aware- The Life of Garab Dorje 179 ness that all of the infinity of appear- Guru Sadhana for Garab Dorje, by Dzongsar Khyentse ances occurring in both Samsara and Rinpoche 191 Nirvana, however many there may be, PART THREE: Historical Origins of Dzogchen Similarly, even though one may not authoritative scriptural traditions and are wholly perfected (from the very The Problems of Historiography 199 accomplish this, still if one turns the by reasoning. Again, according to the beginning) within the vast expanse of The Historical Existence of Garab Dorje 205 mind toward a view, a meditation, and usual approach of the Secret the Tathagatagarbha, which is the Possible Historical Sources of Dzogchen 215 a conduct such as this, then, even in system, having relied upon the knowl- Dharmadhatu itself, free of all concep- Indian Buddhism this present life, one will become edge of the example which is indicated tual elaborations. Thus, since there Ch'an Buddhism aware of all negative conditions (be- during the third initiation, one is in- exists an awareness of this real mean- ing transformed, so as to) carry one troduced to actual knowledge of pri- ing, it says (in the root text): "The view Four Early Texts Relating to Dzogchen 229 farther along the path; and although mal awareness in the fourth initiation. is Longchen Rabjampa" (where this Rig-pa'i khu-byug: The Earliest Dzogchen Text 230 remaining preoccupied with the activi- There exist many systems for this. name literally means "the infinite great Kun-byed rgyal-po: The Principal Dzogchen Tantra 236 ties of everyday life, one will not pro- However, here the method of the Holy vast expanse"). bSam-gtan mig sgron: A Philosophical Exposition of duce so many expectations and anxi- Gurus of the Siddha Lineage is to in- Then, with respect to this view, Dzogchen 248 eties, while thereafter (in future re- troduce directly (the nature of mind) which in its own nature is free of all 'Dra bag chen-mo: The Biography of Vairochana 253 births) one will go from one happy ex- by way of the dissolving of all mental conceptual elaborations: (On the one Is Dzogchen an Authentic Buddhist Teaching? 263 istence to another. Hence, it says in activities. hand, the view) is systematically es- The Primordial State of the Great Perfection 277 the text: "And even if one does not (ac- Furthermore, at those times when tablished by means of discriminating complish the results of practice), one's Note on the Translation of Dzogchen Technical Terms 287 the confused and turbulent waves of wisdom (Skt. ) and insight (Skt. mind will enjoy happiness. A-la-la!" deluded thoughts (overwhelm the in- Appendix: Brief Biography of Patrul Rinpoche 297 vipasyana) on the side of wisdom and dividual), gross discursive thoughts Glossary of Dzogchen Terms 307 emptiness. And then, (on the other that pursue and follow after their ob- Notes 337 The First Essential Point hand,) it abides (and continues) jects will come to obscure the true Selected Bibliography 371 Now I shall explain step by step the evenly and one-pointedly in contem- face of the nature of mind. Thus, even General Index 375 view, the meditation, and the conduct plation, where it is inseparably united though one has been introduced pre- Index of Tibetan Texts and Terms 385 that possess such benefits as those with the skillful means of concen- viously to it, one will not recognize trated peaceful calm (Skt. ), (cited above). First, I want to explain extensively the method for practicing (the nature of mind). For that reason, and therefore, (this represents the the view. Thus, it says in the text: "As one must first allow those gross dis- side) of great loving compassion. tice wholeheartedly the six perfec- wholeheartedly, having a view and a for the view of Longchen Rabjampa cursive thoughts (to settle down and Since there exists here this meditation tions for the benefit of others in ac- meditation and a conduct such as this, (the infinite great vast expanse)." the mind) to become clear. So, it says that links together both emptiness and cordance with the proper method of is described as one who truly pos- Furthermore, by way of the actual in the text: "First, allow one's own compassion in this way, therefore it the , who represent the sesses good fortune. Hence it says (in secret instructions that pertain to mind to settle into a relaxed state...." says in the text: "The meditation is fresh sprouts (that will grow into) fu- the root text): "Anyone who practices these three statements that strike the Nevertheless, one's own mind, Khyentse Odzer" (which literally ture Buddhas. Since this is the con- wholeheartedly in this way...." essential points of the practice, one when it is allowed simply to settle means "the light rays of wisdom and duct and behavior (in question), it says And furthermore, having relied cuts off (at the root) the very vitality down without making any attempt to love"). in the text: "The conduct is Gyalwe upon a secluded hermitage (as the site possessed by delusions. Hence, it says Then, while in a state where one Nyugu" (which literally means "the of retreat practice), if one is able to Continued on page 31 in the text: "There are three state- possesses equally such a view and fresh sprouts of future Buddhas"). renounce the activities of this world ments that strike the actual essential such a meditation, one comes to prac- The individual who practices and practice one-pointedly, then in points of the practice." this present life one will become lib- First there is the method for intro- erated into the original Base, which ducing the individual to the view that THE has been primordially pure from the had not been introduced previously. very beginning. Thus, it says in the VISIONS IN THE In general, according to the Lak- text:"... will surely attain shanayana, one systematically estab- REALM OF LIGHT within a single lifetime without striv- LINEAGE lishes the view by means of various ing after it." 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SKYDANCER relate whatevn faults the Lama may tice I pledged to perform in order to should be accomplished—the Five As- Continued from page 5 tices of your spiritual brothers and sis- have to others, or exaggerate his lack sustain my attainment in numerous ters and the sexual behaviour of men pects of the Buddha, the five modes this samaya so that I would not pass of defects, if you berate him or answer of other deities, whether it and women in general. In short, all of Awareness, the Five Male Consorts, beyond the state where from the him back, then whatever worship you was according to the custom of the kinds of behaviour that it is proper to the Five Female Consorts and the five beginningless beginning the body is render to the Sugatas of the microcos- superior yogin who pledges to per- keep secret, whether of the Lama, modes of the Buddha's Being; the actually a god, speech is the sponta- mic universes is to no avail, and indu- form a prescribed amount of visual- your spiritual brothers and sisters, or of the five emotions that neous vibration of mantra, and mind bitably in the Vajra-hell fol- ization and recitation at regular times of common people, should not be should not be suppressed—desire, is the intangible, ultimate quality of all lows. throughout each month; according to communicated to others. hatred, sloth, pride and jealousy; and experience, first I took the samaya of Concerning mental respect for the the average yogin who practises the Since I swore before my master to the samayas of the five categories of the Buddha's Body. Here I will clas- Lama, do not deceive him, do not complete basic cycle of meditation maintain the ten secret samayas of knowledge that should be under- sify the types of master and spiritual harbour malice towards him, ridicule upon a particular deity on the full the Buddha's Body, Speech and Mind, stood—the five psycho-physical con- brothers, and then explain the means him, hold opinions about him, in- moon, the dark of the moon, the the four samayas of the Buddha's stituents, the five elements, the five of sustaining the samaya. wardly accurse him or distrust him. I eighth, tenth, and eighteenth, etc., Body concerning the master and spiri sense-organs, the five sense-fields and There are six kinds of Lama: Lamas myself have never once yet failed in days of the moon; according to the tual brothers, the samayas of the five colours. Having taken these in general, the Lama who guides us, as much as the smallest part of a hair inferior yogin who practises one par- Buddha's Speech—three of mantra branch vows in the light of extended the Lama with whom the samaya is of this samaya of the Buddha's Body, ticular rite once each month; or the and four of —and the sa- commentary from other sources, maintained, the Lama who restores or failed in these observances of re- indolent yogin who practises a com- mayas of the Buddha's Mind—the since I have never yet come close to our broken vows, the Lama who lib- spect to the Lama and his spiritual plete cycle once a year. four universal secrets, the four inter- deviating from even a single implica- erates us from our personality and brothers. Thirdly, the samaya of the mediate secrets, the four appropriate tion of a single one of these vows for thoughts, and the Lama who gives in- Secondly, the samaya of the Buddha's Mind is the maintenance of secrets and the four entrusted secrets, even a moment, I have been held per- struction and oral teaching. Then Buddha's Speech is with the Vision, Meditation and Action. I will I have guarded them inviolate, permit- petually by Orgyen Guru's compas- there are four kinds of spiritual broth- deity. I will note the three kinds of define these three, and then disclose ting not so much as the smallest de- sion, remaining within the mandala of ers: spiritual brothers in general, the mantra and four kinds of mudra that the methods of keeping this samaya: viation equal to a hundredth part of a the ultimate inner tantra. And since I close brother (who has the same are aspects of this samaya, and then Vision is profound insight; Meditation hair's breadth to appear even for a split realised that initiation and empower- Lama), the intimate brother (who has describe the methods of maintaining is accomplished through experiential second. Further, these are the twenty- ment is the key to the tantric myster- the same lineage) and the brother who the samaya. There are three kinds of understanding of the nature of mind; five branch samayas that Pema ies, and that the samaya is the source is both close and intimate (having the mantra samaya: the samaya of the and the Action that meditation in- Jungne taught me; the samayas of the of empowerment, I have maintained same lineage and Lama). root mantra, the unfailing cause; the duces is uninhibited outer, inner and five actions that should be practised— the samaya unbroken. Now to guard the samaya of the samaya of the creative mantra, the mystic action. fornication, taking what is not given, Thereafter, at Samye in Yama Lung, Buddha's Body, exoterically, the Lama condition of the deity's appearance; Then the method of keeping this false speech, cursing and shouting; the the Guru revealed to me the Mandala is regarded as Lord and Master, or as and the samaya of the mantra that is samaya is through secrecy: keeping samayas of the five substances that of the Tantric Mysteries, bestowing parents, or as a loving uncle; esoteri- recited to effect certain . Then the four universal secrets, the four in- should be accepted gladly—excre- upon me 'the Communion of the Eight cally, he is regarded like an eye, the there are four samayas of union with termediate secrets, the appropriate ment, semen, meat, blood and urine; Logos Deities: the Ocean of Dharma', heart, or life itself; and mystically, with the four mudra5:: the mudra of verbal secrets, and entrusted secrets. The the samayas of the five realities that and we stayed there together. ■ body, speech and mind free of hypoc- commitment, the karma-mudra of four universal secrets are the name of risy and dissimulation, he is identified Awareness, the dharma-mudra, and your Yidam, his heart mantra, his with the Yidam deity. mahamudra. karma mantra, and your signs of To be brief, as far as physical re- The method of guarding this mastery. The four inter mediate se- TANTRA OF spect is concerned, circumambulate samaya is to sustain union with the crets are the place and the time and THE BELOVED and prostrate before your Lama and mandalas of the Lama, the Yidam and the allies and the sacred appurte- his spiritual brothers. Take care of the with body, speech and nances of practice. The ritual appur- A timely and important book their physical comfort like a servant mind. To sustain this union there are tenances that the yogin relies upon in covering red and white tantra, purifying personal guidance, the or maid, and offer whatever may various forms of practice suited to the his practice of the ultimate tantras, twin ray, relationship with the objects that it is appropriate to keep please them, such as food, wealth, capacity of the yogin. I myself prac- ascended family, awakening your body and possessions. 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For that reason, sentations of Dharma that are made is like the process of subduing the people who are aggressive to us are in different styles or at different lev- mental afflictions. Someone who has our assistants in practice, and since els, because these are all appropriate tice in order to benefit others. I will efit to others. wings like a bird does not need to use they arise naturally they are said to for the needs and dispositions of dif- benefit others in the future in such and At the beginning of the path no one stairs but can fly directly up to the sec- be the natural exhortation to practice. ferent beings. such ways?' Since I am not actually can perform the vast acts of a ond story. Having wings corresponds They are also the exhortation that The ninth thing not to be aban- doing anything that benefits others bodhisattva. When the Buddha first to having the realization to be able to leads us to the realization of the true doned is the various Dharma practices right now, what meaning is there? I generated the intention to attain su- implement the profound wisdom of nature of all things, which is involving physical activity, because cannot do anything that will help any- preme enlightenment he was unable secret mantra. Thus, these two pieces buddhahood. these are genuine practices that ma- one." In fact, there is the same poten- to do much to help others. As time of advice are not contradictory but are However, if enemies and obstruc- ture the mind and are beneficial. This tial for this altruistic attitude to pro- went on, though, he became extraor- directed toward individuals at differ- ters disappear spontaneously, it is a means not to abandon prostrations, duce the actual results as there is for dinarily capable of helping others. ent levels of practice. sign of attainment () and you circumambulation, and other external a seed to produce a flower. If you say Nowadays, people have a great deal The fifth point in this section is in do not have to reject that result. If un- practices of Dharma because these ac- there is no benefit in altruism, then it of doubt about this. When instruction the same category as the fourth. The pleasant situations disappear even tually do benefit us; they actually do is like saying a seed will not produce is given in such matters as bodhicitta, desirable objects that appear to the though you make no special effort to bring results. a flower. Just as altruism in itself is people commonly say, "What possible five senses are not to be abandoned remove them, you do not have to try The tenth thing not to be aban- not a benefit to others, a seed is not a use is this? I can't do anything." It is because they are the water and ma- to get them back again. If you have doned is the intention to benefit oth- flower. A seed is not even a sprout. important not to abandon altruism nure of experience and realization. merit and attainment, in many in- ers, even when you do not have much Nevertheless, without a seed there is merely because you do not seem to be For a practitioner with some realiza- stances this will cause situations in ability to benefit them directly right no possibility of having the sprout and able to do so much now. tion and some strong experience, which others are aggressive to you to now. Often, when people begin to leaves and flower, so it is important These are the ten things not to be there is no coarse fixation on his or be pacified naturally. When that hap- practice they think, "What is the ben- to begin with the attitude and inten- abandoned. ■ her imputed inherent existence. There pens, you do not have to think some- efit of saying, 'I am doing this prac- tion that you will be of great, vast ben- is no coarse ego-clinging, and in the thing has gone wrong. For example, absence of that, there is no feeling or when the king attempted to kill inherent concept of ownership. For Acharya with a variety of such yogis and yoginis, no matter how swords by hacking away at his neck, many things surround them, no mat- the king was not able to hurt ter how much wealth or prosperity Nagarjuna because Nagarjuna did not His EMINENCE T.Y.S. LAMA GANGCHEN RINPOCHE they experience, they do not have a have the karma to be hurt. In the same feeling of identification with or own- way, someone with realization will not Lama Healer, naturally find many enemies and ob- ership of these things. It is just as will visit Miami from though there were beautiful wild ani- structions, and that is a sign of siddhi; mals wandering around them. If we it is a sign of attainment. Just because August 22 to 25,1996 see wild animals, we do not feel, the presence of enemies may not al- "That's my tiger," or, "That's my deer." ways be bad, this does not mean that His Eminence T.Y.S. Lama Canchen Rinpoche is a reincarnation of a Tibetan Lama Healer. He was recognized We can appreciate them, but there is the lack of enemies is necessarily bad. at an early age and his lineage can be traced back to Panchen Zangpo Tashi, Lama Healer, a disciple of the First no fixation on them. The eighth thing not to be aban- Dalai Lama. For example, when Jetsun doned is methodical, step-by-step During his visit he will give his teachings of Tantric Self-healing Method for Body, Speech and Mind. Milarepa was offered some very progress in our study and practice, because this is what raises us to the This method is specially suited to our busy modern lifestyles. It is able transform very quickly all of hearty nutritious food, it was of great our inner and outer negativities into pure crystal mind. This practice contains many self-healing and benefit and enhanced his realization height of definitive understanding. We should not think that a gradual purification therapies of body, speech and mind, as well as for the environment and the inner and tremendously, but he did not develop outer five elements. any attachment to the taste of it. It was progress through the various stages or not a question of indulging his desire, vehicles of practice is to be aban- For information in English call: it was a question of strengthening his doned because it may not seem to be lleana Guelbgenzu-Davis=Telephone: (305)267-8000 Fax: (305)267-8070 body. In the same way, advanced prac- the final meaning of the Buddha's For information in Spanish call: titioners can use food and drink as Nelly Giribaldi=Telephone and Fax: (305)531-8321 feast substances. There are, as well, practices in which the clothing they wear is consecrated as the armor of mantra. These are practices that are suitable for advanced practitioners with some direct experience. It is im- portant to understand that different pieces of advice in this text are offered NGAKPA CHOGYAM RINPOCHE to practitioners at different levels. The sixth thing that is not to be abandoned is sickness, suffering, and & pain, because they are excellent teach- ers. When we become distracted and engage in wrongdoing, or when we are KHANDRO DECHEN simply not mindful, or not experienc- ing stable renunciation, sometimes a little bit of suffering can remind us very directly and effectively of what is to be avoided, what is to be re- FALL 1996 TEACHINGS & RETREATS nounced, and what suffering really is. For example, if we experience a cer- tain amount of physical difficulty as a NEW YORK human being, then we might consider how much more unpleasant it would "Wearing the Body of Visions" WEEKEND RETREAT — Novemberx-3 be to be reborn in the lower realms, A powerful experience of the rich and dramatic symbolism of inner Tantra from the radical perspective of Dzogchen. where the sufferings are much worse. The retreat will include instruction and practice of visualization, mantra and yogic song. That might inspire us to try to avoid rebirth in the lower realms. Therefore, EMPOWERMENT OF OGYEN DZAMBHALA —November 15 such difficult situations need not be LONG LIFE EMPOWERMENT —November 17 avoided, because at times they can be very helpful. For more information write or call: Aro Gar, P.O. Box 247, Chelsea Station, New York NY 10113 (212) 439-4780 According to Shantideva, our expe- riences of suffering can be of benefit CALIFORNIA because they sadden us, and the sad- SAN FRANCISCO SHAMBHALA CENTER: "Embracing Emotions as the Path" ness brings us back in on ourselves and cuts through our pride. Through EVENING TALK October — WEEKEND WORKSHOP Octobers &6 the loss of our coarse arrogance we Empowerments in the Bay Area: are able to experience genuine com- YESHE TSOGYEL October7 OGYEN DZAMBHALA Octobers passion for others. We think, "If I am LONG LIFE EMPOWERMENT October9 BLACK October 15 suffering this much, if it's this unpleas- ant, how must it be for others?" and Los ANGELES SHAMBHALA CENTER: "Dzogchen: Wonderment & Sheer Vividness" we come to appreciate the suffering EVENING TALK October 12 —WEEKEND WORKSHOP October 12 & 13 of others. This leads us to avoid wrongdoing and that which is harm- For more information call Joseph Yon at (510) 865-1394 ful to ourselves and to others, and leads to a natural delight in that which

18 SNOW LION SUMMER '96 NEWSLETTER Snow Lion News for the H.H. The Dalai Lama Visually Visits Bloomington

Impaired by Gail Birnbaum, Snow Lion vious and present incarnations. He ex- From July 25-27, His Holiness the Dalai pressed his profound gratitude and joy both One of our readers has volunteered to Lama visited Bloomington, Indiana to lay the with regard to the presence of His Holiness tape the news section of our newslet- cornerstone for the Tsong Kha Sanctuary at and the dedication by His Holiness of the ter for people who cannot read it If the Tibetan Cultural Center. During his visit, Tsong Ka Sanctuary. During Dr. Norbu's ad- you need the same service, we may be he also gave a public lecture at Indiana Uni- dress, all of the Tibetan monks and nuns able to supply you a copy of the tape. versity and a dharma teaching on Aspirational present were visibly moved, with many of Please contact us for availability. Bodhicitta at the Tibetan Cultural Center. them wiping tears of gratitude and sorrow His Holiness began the dharma teaching from their eyes. Dr. Norbu, after conclud- by discussing the various motivations for gen- ing his address, prostrated himself three CETHSEMANI erating altruism and kindness toward others. times on the gravel path before his brother, Continued from page 17 He then discussed how the wisdom con- despite His Holiness motioning for him to sciousness realizing emptiness removes af- stop. -His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke flictive emotions and contaminated actions. on "The Tibetan Buddhist Approaches The audience was invited to take to Meditation", "The Role of Spiritual aspirational vows for the development of Above right: The Dalai Lama at a press bodhicitta. The Dalai Lama stressed that one Teacher and the Place of the Sangha conference at the University of Indiana. in Tibetan ", and should practice sincerely, with effort, deter- "The Bodhisattva as an Ideal for both mination, patience, and the intention to be a Middle right: Tree Planting Ceremony on University campus. Personal-Contemplative and Collec- good example for others. tive-Social Transformation." Near the beginning of the talk the Dalai Lower right: Giving Teaching on The proceedings of the conference Lama invited Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Aspiring Bodhichitta. will be published by Continuum Pub- Tenzin, formerly abbot of Namgyal Monas- Lower left: Greeting a student. ■ lishing Group in New York City. tery in Dharasala and and pres- His Holiness, when asked about the ently abbot of Namgyal Monas- possibility of full ordination for Bud- tery in Ithaca, NY, to join him dhist nuns, said that he would like to on the platform. bring together representative leaders The teaching was followed from all the Buddhist traditions and by a personal address given to hold a Fourth Council since the time His Holiness by Thubten J. of the Buddha to discuss and come to Norbu, The President of the Ti- a consensus that would carry the au- betan Cultural Center and the thority of the entire tradition. There elder brother of the Dalai Lama seemed to be an agreement among Speaking emotionally in Ti- those present that this would indeed betan, Dr. Norbu described the be the satisfactory approach to solv- relationship that he and His Ho- ing the Bikshuni issue. liness shared both in their pre- To give an example of the quality of the presentations, here is an excerpt from a talk by Sister Mary Margaret Funk, OSB and Executive Director of Monastic Interreligious Dialogue. Her topic was "Lectio Divina" which is lis- Karma Jang Chub Chod Tsog Ling tening to Scripture with the ear of your heart, with the spiritual senses that Is Pleased To Announce The Return Of can grasp the interior meaning of words. The engagement deepens into M.C. Kalsang Rinpoche contemplation in a manner very simi- lar to the process in Buddhism of hear- ing the texts, then meditating on their meaning leading to contemplative ab- sorption.

"Lectio Divina is listening to the text with one's body, and soul. This lis- tening is with the ear of the heart. It is already a prayer of desire, a yearning that becomes thirst. This kind of read- ing has to be taught, since in our times we read for information. Lectio Divina is closer to ritual than intellectual activity. When done wholeheartedly, Lectio is followed by discursive meditation. This concep- tual activity takes several forms: to Lama Karma, Rmpocl?e & Dawa "Yoai Lama" memorize the text and recite it during Rinpoche wall stay for a period of Six months to turn the Wheel of Dharma and give primarily the teachings of Mach manual work, to ruminate about the Iabdrom. He will also be giving the Empowerments as well as Teachings for Red Chenrizig, Chod from his Famous text, to study in dialogue with the text Lineage, Sang (smoke offering) and Mahakala. He will be performing the Demon Exorcising Ceremony of Dur plus using commentaries and study guides, Public Smoke Offerings, Ture Water Blessings as well as Mo's. Yogi Uma was very close to the 16th and has Been a Chodpa since age 6. Although not well known to most Americans, he is deeply loved and relied upon by the Tibetans in South India. He is presently approaching the age of 80 but is still youthful in his gait and sparkling eyes. * Our work is our prayer Rinpoche will be accompanied by his son Lama Karma Phonstok, the Heir to his Lineage, And his daughter Dawa * and prayer is our work. Chomo who is learning to translate. lama Karma is also endowed with the same compassionate motivation as Yogi Lama, and wishes to help those who want to help sentient beings progress in practice. Below is a listing for further info and dates. footnotes or cross references, to lin- ger on a text setting it to music or an- • Denver Colorado: Karma Jang Chub Chod Tsog Ling 303 922 4462 Fax 985 0798 Email other art form. Meditation is 'about' the text and [email protected] 6240 West Virginia Ave. Denver Colo. 80226 Weekly Practice moves organically toward the subject Every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday with Rinpoche of the text. A relationship with God emerges. Meditation can move the Tibetan Language and Tai-Chi Training are on Sunday After Sang and Mahakala monastic deeper into consciousness in two progressions. (There is a Seminar on Tibetan Shamanistic Practice Planned For Boulder CO @ Naropa The first type of meditation is prayer on the conscious level. The Institute, dates and times to be announced.) practitioner shifts from reading, i.e., • Arizona: Bodhisattva Institute Lama Tenpa 520 325 2272 Fax 326 1678 Continued on page 31 • Vancouver BC: Lama Tsewang 1254 E 60th Ave V5X2A7 604 325 8427 SCHECHEN RABJAM RINPOCHE Continued from page 1 • SF Calif.: Karma Dechen Ling, Eric Kurts 415 851 2605 tour and presenting slide shows from • Taipei Taiwan ROC: in August of 96 Lishu Ling. Padah Road, 1 Sec 90. Tel: 02 3944804 the book. For further information, write: Shechen Foundation, 36 W 20th St., • LA, NYC & NM to be announced 2nd floor, New York, NY 10011; fax: 718-846-3751; e-mail: shechen® sprynet.com. ■

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Advice from a Spiritual Friend by Geshe Dhargyey and Geshe Rabten In Praise of Tara by Martin Willson Translated and edited by Brian Beresford Songs to the Saviouress Two Tibetan masters explain how we can fill our lives with loving kindness, compassion, and Amongst all Buddhist deities, the most dearly loved is the blissful goddess Tara. She acts with wisdom. This profound wisdom reaches out from every page to all types of people from all lightning speed to aid those in distress and fulfill her supplicants' wishes. This collection includes walks of life. No matter what your spiritual orientation, you will benefit from this sage advice. a history of the origin of the Tara Tantra, canonical and practice texts, and lyrical praises. Special two-color interior printing, 176 pp., 6 x 6...S14.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-107-6 Eight color plates ofTara manifestations, 496 pp., 53/a x 8Vi...$24.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-109-2 Creation and Completion by Jamgon Kongtml Meditation on Emptiness by Jeffrey Hopkins Essential Points ofTantric Meditation In this, his major work, Jeffrey Hopkins offers a clear exposition of the view of emptiness as Jamgon Kongtrul composed Creation and Completion as a guide to the effective practice of presented in the Dalai Lama's tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. tantric Buddhist meditation. Traditionally passed from teacher to student by oral transmission, "One of the great classics of the study of . Few subsequent works on these powerful meditation techniques are presented here in Sarah Harding's excellent transla- the subject can be said to equal it in profundity and accessibility. " tion. For beginners and experienced meditators alike. —Jose Ignacio Cabezon, Associate Professor of Philosophy, IliffSchool of Theology Tibetan text included, 144 pp., 6 x 9...S14.95. PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-105-X 992 pp., 5% x 8'/2...$29.95. PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-110-6 Everlasting Rain Of Nectar by Geshe Jampa Gyatso Reincarnation by Vicki Mackenzie Purification Practice in Tibetan Buddhism The Boy Lama In Everlasting Rain of Nectar, Geshe Jampa Gyatso explains the effective dailv purification prac- "Reincarnation: The Boy Lama was the first account I read of a Tibetan lama reincarnating as a tice of the 35 confession buddhas—a potent and essential method for both beginners and western boy. It is a dazzling and inspiring adventure story."—Bernardo Bertolucci, film director advanced practitioners to gain higher spiritual attainments. Reincarnation is the story of a child destined to become one of the most important spiritual "...an unbelievably powerful purification [practice, which] enables us to accumulate exten- leaders of our time. Osel Hita Torres became the focus of world attention when he was recog- sive merit."—Lama Zopa Rinpoche, from the foreword nized as the reincarnation of Lama Yeshe. This story tells of Lama Yeshe's life, death, and rebirth 35 woodblock prints, 9 illustrations, 1 diagram.Tibetan text included, 192 pp., 6 x 9...$14.95, PAPER, as the little Lama Osel, while explaining the phenomenon of reincarnation in an engaging way. ISBN 0-86171-106-8 Eight pages of fascinating colot photographs, 192 pp., 6 x 9...$16.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-108-4

The Good Heart by The Dalai Lama GOOD A Buddhist Perspective on the Teachings of Jesus Children's Books from Wisdom HEART Edited and with a preface by Robert Kiely Introduction by Dom Laurence Freeman, OSB Prince Siddhartha In this very accessible book, one of the world's most loved spiritual teachers comments on passages from each of the four Gospels. In The Story of Buddha offering his Buddhist perspective, the Dalai Lama provides a by Jonathan Landaw mode! of enlightened dialogue—respecting both the parallels and Illustrations by Janet Brooke differences between the two traditions. Throughout his commen- tary, the Dal:)i Lama opens windows of understanding of transfor- An inspiration to children of all ages! i IfSl li )1 i\i \s l'l II DALAI LAMA mation, meditation, and the "good heart" for seekers of any faith. This is the story of Prince Siddhartha and how he became "This is the record of an extraordinary and historic interfaith Buddha, the Awakened One. Beautiful full-color illustra- encounter." —Diana L. Eck, Harvard University. tions throughout depict each major life event in 2 photographs, 4 illustrations. 224 pp.. 6 x 9,...$24, CLOTH, ISBN 0-86171-114-9 Siddhartha's development. Its message of hatmlessness, lov ing kindness, and unselfishness is vitally necessary for .to today's—and tomottow's—children. ptRFEcTcoNixicTlPerfect Conduct The story "...is presented with enough simplicity that: *" ■ Ascertaining the Three Vows voung readet has no trouble identifying with a child who Root text by Ngari Panchen lived so long ago and far away." Commentary by His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche — Tricycle: The Buddhist Review Preface by Tulku Ihondup Rinpoche 63 full-color illustrations, 144 pp., 8 x 10...$ 16.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-016-9 Introduction by YangthangTulku Rinpoche 6 Translated and annotated by Khcnpo Gyurme Samdrub and Sangvc Khandro All religions teach codes of ethical behavior. So too does Prince Siddhartha Coloring Book '^acv Buddhism. This book is a translation of an ancient and detailed by Jonathan Landaw exposition of the three levels of moral codes in Tibetan Line drawings by Janet Brooke and Lara Brooke Buddhism—the vows of individual liberation; the vows of the ''.'"".'", .... bodhisattva, who strives for the enlightenment of all beings; and A Stand-Alone Companion to Prince Siddhartha the vows of tantra, the esoteric path of Mahayana practice—with Thitty-one black-and-white line dtawings give a child a chance to recteate in color explanatory teachings on ptacticing these vows in everyday life. the significant and formative events of the life of the young Indian prince who 192 pp., 6 x 9,...$18.00, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-083-5 became the Buddha. Now children can make this story of the development of uni- versal love and compassion theit own. The drawings are repeated on a smaller scale in the back with a brief narrative of the depicted event in Jon Landaw's lyrical prose. rm WARRIOR SOXO The Warrior Song of King Gesar 31 full-size and 31 miniature line drawings, 48 pp., 8 Vi x 11...$6.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-121-1 —KING GESAR- by Douglas J. Penick Foreword by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche The Gift Introduction by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche A Magical Story about Caring for the Earth This is the epic tale of the legendary Tibetan warrior king, Gesar. Written and illustrated by Isia Osuchowska Born into harsh circumstances, Gesar succeeded in becoming What would you do with a bag of gold? Would you ruler of Ling. Embodying the Buddhist teachings, with daring, determination, subterfuge, and pungent humot, he subdued th share it? demonic lords who sought to enslave people's minds. Thus, he Long ago in a kingdom far away, Ananda, the Buddha's! established an enlightened society for a principal disciple, taught a small-minded king the Gesar's story is the life-force of a vision which has for cen- importance of shating—not only one's personal turies inspired people throughout Central Asia. Sections of wealth, but also the wealth of the earth's resources. this text are the libretto for the chamber opera, King Gesar, Thirty vibtant watercolors illustrate this by Peter Lieberson. This fall, Sony will release the recording with Yo Yo Ma, delightful children's tale about the impottance of | Emanuel Ax, Peter Serkin, Omar Ibrahim, and others. A performance film using nature's gifts wisely and altruistcally, so with footage of the above performers, will be broadcast by Bravo! that these precious recources will be available to share in the future. 6 illustrations, 176 pp., 6 x 9...$16.95, PAPER, ISBN 0-86171-113-0 30 full-color illustrations, 32 pp., 8x8, ...$14.95, CLOTH, ISBN 0-86171-116-5 . WISDOM PUBLICATIONS BOSTON

20 SNOW LION SUMMER'96 NEWSLETTER four main schools. The second type were those markable, particularly where anything to do who concentrated on one particular lineage and with the view of non-apprehension is con- paid almost no attention to the others. My tem- cerned, that element of depth and clarity which perament inclines me to the non-sectarian ap- gives this approach its unique quality. The pre- proach, an ecumenical path which I admire, as sentation of the Mahamudra by the Kagyupa much on a level of my own affective attraction school insists greatly upon the practice of clear to it as for the benefits derived. One of these light, as in the practice of the Six Yogas of benefits, of which I have had personal practical Naropa. As for the Gelugpa school, Lama experience, is that each of these four schools Tsongkhapa explains a view of emptiness presents and explains its teachings in its own shared by the Sutras and Tantras. His presenta- way, placing emphasis on particular aspects of tion of emptiness in relation to interdependent the doctrine. origination has never been equaled, which f ing questions »°newb0oks--are of value If one acquires global knowledge of the di- makes it, too, unique. with care, a^f^^se services and our verse interpretations of the path and of the prac- The terminology used in the texts very to you. We are able^^^ltemsthey w^ ^ tices, one comes to realize that they are mutu- closely follows that adopted by the Indian mas- newsletter because eop le PU ^ .^ ^ re ^e ally enriching, that the understanding of one ters, in their writing collected in the , school improves the knowledge of the point of all of their treatises translated into Tibetan. The We would also like to let you taing and it is not w , days of receiving the-soiouor^ ^ ^^ your contlnue ultimate approach of the Dzogchen talks of "cut- wanted, you can return it to ting through," the Kagyupa and the Sakyapa of the "unity of depth and clarity," and the prac- support of this project. tices of the Gelugpa school address the "indi- visible unity of bliss and emptiness." All arrive, ultimately, at the same point; this is what I have found through my personal experience and my reflection. Of course, everyone is free to have BEYOND DOGMA: Dialogues & their own commentary. One also finds differing Discourses approaches and presentations within a same by H.H. the Dalai Lama, 230 pp. #BED0G school, be it the Gelugpa or the Nyingmapa This is perfectly normal, perfectly natural. ■sum $14.95 During his meetings with many different ALLURING groups in France during his 1993 visit, His Holi- TARGET- ness responded to a wide range of contempo- rary social, political and religious issues. The TIBETAN L discussions can be grouped in five areas: reflec- tions on the millennium, spirituality and poli- ELDERS tics, nonviolence, beyond dogma, interdepen- dence and emptiness. His Holiness provides us with an astonishing variety of incisive reflec- tions on the problems and possibilities facing view presented by another. Take the Tantra of humanity as we near the millenium. Guyasamaja, where there is the question of the Here is an excerpt: four voids; my knowledge of Dzogchen helps Q: Some say that the Gelugpa school is the pur- me to understand them. And, in turn, my knowl- est of the four Tibetan lineages, and that the edge of the four voids explained in the Tantra Nyingmapa school is not Buddhist. I have heard clarifies and enhances my understanding of that you received teachings from the Nyin gmapa Dzogchen. These mutual contributions are school. This puzzles me greatly. When you fol- therefore very beneficial, not only on the level of inner enrichment but also because if we prac- low a certain tradition, can you receive instruc- mm ALLURING TARGET: In Search of tion from another? tice the four main tendencies we do we do not the Secrets of Central Asia risk accumulating the non-virtuous marks which A: The four traditions of Buddhism in its Tibetan derive from critical and sectarian attitudes to- THE BOOK OF TIBETAN by Kenneth Wimmel. 256 pp., 57 photos and form all follow the same master, Shakyamuni ward the other schools. I also think it serves as ELDERS: Life Stories and Wisdom illus., #ALTA $16.95 Buddha. 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Written to inform and enter- aspects of tantra and the meaning of mandalas; a rare journey to investigate warrior tribes in tain, the book has maintained a preemi- topics in Mahayana Buddhism such as the na- Kham in eastern Tibet. From her initial stopping- nent position in Tibetan society and is ture of the self; and finally world peace, green off post, the monastery of , to her final still popular today. Buddhism and Buddhist principles for a just destination Logan details the challenges and Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen was society. Doboom Tulku is the director of Tibet rewards of her trek as she travels across Tibet teacher and mentor to many great mas- House in New Delhi. by mountain bike, train, truck, horseback and ters of all traditions of Tibetan Bud- foot. She uses all of her resources to gain en- dhism. trance to both the physical and spiritual Tibet.

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THE DOCTRINE Of CHOOSING REALITY AWAKENING A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind by B. Alan Wallace 227 pp. #CHRE $15.95 Choosing Reality shows how Buddhist contemplative methods of investigating reality are relevant for modern physics and psychology. How shall we understand the relation- ship between the way we experience re- ality and the way science describes it? In examining this question, Alan Wallace dis- cusses two opposing views: the realist view, which argues that scientific theo- ries represent objective reality, and the THE EXPERIENCE OF instrumentalist view, which states that THE DOCTRINE OF our human concepts cannot presume to AWAKENING: The Attainment BUDDHISM: Sources and describe what exists independently of em physics of Buddhist contemplative of Self-Mastery according to the Interpretations them. Finding both of these methods of investigating reality. He also ex- Earliest by Prof. John S. Strong. 367 pp., #EXBUD of science inadequate, the author goes on amines the ideas of body, mind, and rein- $26 to explore the view of Bud- carnation from the viewpoint of Tibetan by Julius Evola. 246 pp. #DOAW $16.95 To fully convey the Buddhist experience, dhism and show the relevance for mod- Buddhism. The teachings of the Buddha offer an active and heroic spirituality that is opposed to the John Strong has included both classic readings more passive modern forms of theistic religion and significant but lesser-known works in this based on faith and dogma. Evola is a Westerner anthology which traces the development and who offers a sophisticated, highly readable living expressions of the Buddhist religion analysis of the theory and practice of Bud- throughout the world. Strong begins with the ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY DOOR TO INCONCEIVABLE dhism—he elucidates the central truths of the life of the Buddha and its ramifications, then OF TIBETAN MEDICINE (1789- WISDOM AND COMPASSION eightfold path and describes techniques and discusses the experience and development of methods for conscious liberation and transcen- the sangha, the teachings and perspectives of 1995) by Khenpo Palden Sheraqb Rinpoehe, trans. Hinayana, Mahayana and the Mahayana pan- ByKhenpo Tseivang Dongyal Rinpoehe. 176 dence of dualistic thinking. Especially impres- byJiirgenAsclwff. 426 pp. #ANBITI $86 cloth sive are his discussions of the consuming fire theon, and Tantric Buddhism. This is followed pp. #DOINWI $17.00 Because Tibetan medicine has such a rich of samsaric consciousness and the destruction in part two by a study of the Buddhist cultures inheritance and value, it is important to preserve Bodhicitta refers to the union of loving-kind- of the demon of dialectics. This is a book that and practices of Tibet, Sri Lanka and Southeast all the information gathered throughout the cen- ness, compassion, and wisdom of ultimate re- will appeal to practitioners with a will bent on and East Asia—rituals, festivals, meditation, turies. Jurgen Aschoff has collected and anno- ality. Khenpo Palden Serab Rinpoehe skillfully freedom from samsara. Written in the 1930s in women and the sangha, mythical history, divi- tated more than 1700 written sources on Tibetan presents a full spectrum of understandings and Italy, Evola was influenced by the political cul- sional issues, etc. medicine from all over the world. This anno- everyday applications regarding this most pow- ture of that time. However, we are offering this tated bibliography offers a great amount of in- erful, immediate and practical means of spiri- book to you because of his valuable Buddhist formation on Tibetan medicine. The author has tual transformation and realization. insights into the nature of samsaric life. tried to avoid too narrow a definition of Tibetan medicine and has included, in addition to the Tibetan classic medicine, the shamanistic as well as the religious and philosophically based healing rituals. A very rich resource for the per- m son deeply interested in Tibetan forms of heal- CASTCRM ^UP ing—a limited edition published in Switzerland BODV /rf-~?i\ and hence the price. 20% of the entries are in %#* German. V/£SXtRK! MlKII) Kv*/1 THE EXCELLENT PATH COMMENTARY ON THE ^^% TO ENLIGHTENMENT %>M"w" THIRTY-SEVEN PRACTICES nil: CHAKRA SvsrtM by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoehe « A f**H ftl HH teM OF A BODHISATTVA ^%"W 140 pp. #EXPAEN $12.95 by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 106 pp. #COTHSE "Excellent!"—Reader's Review $9.95 <^^> i*v The vow to perfect oneself in order to per- This is one of Tibetan Buddhism's most popu- fect others is called the thought of enlighten- f lar texts, and this commentary by His Holiness fv~/M ment, or bodhichitta. This implies that every in Bodhgaya, India during the Kalachakra teach- single action, word, or thought, even the most ings clearly explains each stanza. At the start of trival, is dedicated to the good of all beings.... each day's talk the Dalai Lama gives a teaching To accomplish the good of others, we must on aspects of the dharma that will help students first perfect ourselves, by purifying and trans- to understand the intent of this invaluable text. EASTERN BODY, WESTERN MIND: Psychology and the forming our minds. This is the aim of what we call the preliminary practices, which es- ELABORATIONS ON Chakra System tablish the foundations of all spiritual EMPTINESS: Uses of the by Anodea Judith. 416pp., #EABOWE $18.95 progress." October In this book Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoehe ex- Anodea Judith's latest book on the chakra plains a standard practice text composed by i& by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. 320 pp. #ELEM $35 system explains the Eastern system by way of (1820-1892) on the The Hca rt Sutra is perhaps the most famous Western psychology. Each chakra is discussed Vajrayana preliminaries: taking refuge, generating the thought of achieving enlighten- Buddhist text, traditionally regarded as a potent first in relation to the developmental tasks as- ment for the sake of all beings, performing the meditation and recitation of Vajrasattva expression of emptiness and of the Buddha's sociated with it followed by detailed explana- to remove hindrances on the path to enlightenment, offering the mandala to accumu- perfect wisdom. It is the subject of more com- tions of balancing characteristics, traumas and late merit and wisdom, and developing proper reliance on a spiritual teacher. mentaries in Asia than any other surra. Donald abuses, excesses, and physical malfunctions. Clear, direct and personal, these instructions illuminate the heart of Vajrayana prac- Lopez, Jr. explores for the first time the elabo- There are sections on healing practices, body tice. Included here are the Tibetan text as well as the mantras and prayers commonly rate philosophical and ritual uses of the Heart types and pathologies. recited in conjunction with this practice. Sutra in India, Tibet, and the West.

DALAI LAMA, The Nobel Peace THE GOOD HEART: Laureate, SPEAKS A Buddhist Perspective on GOOD by Vijay Kranti. 198 pp., 132 b&w photos, 8 3/4 x 11", #DALASP $42 cloth the Teachings of Jesus HEART Fantastic photos by a senior correspondent for India To- by the Dalai Lama. 192 pp., 2 photos, day—Vrjay Kranti has been following His Holiness for over 4 illus. #GOHE $24 cloth September 17 years. He interviewed the Dalai Lama on at least three At an historic interfaith encounter, His Ho- dozen occasions and also accompanied him twice during liness commented on passages from the four his journeys to the remote Himalayan regions of Zanskar, Gospels, providing a unique reading of these Kargil and in Ladakh. The photos, combined with an familiar sources of faith—the Sermon on the excellent text and long personal interview with His Holi- Mount, the Beatitudes, the parable of the mus- ness, make this a book to own. tard seed, the Resurrection, etc. Throughout As long as space remains, his commentary, the Dalai Lama opens win- MLS HOLINESS Trill As long as living beings' sufferings remain, dows of understanding and transformation I will be there to serve them, for seekers of any faith. DALAI LAMA And to dispel their misery. —H.E tlte Dalai Lama, quoting Shantideva

22 SNOW LION SUMMER'96 SUPPLEMENT CHO YANG VII by the Council of Religious and Cultural Affairs of H.H. the Dalai Lama, ed. by Pedron Yeshi & Jeremy Russell. 124 JOURNEY TO pp., 91 color photos, 32 b&w photos and line drawings, #CHYA7 $18.95 ENLIGHTENMENT Another great issue of Cho Yang—full of cap- The Life and World of tivating stories and information that is hard to Khyentse Rinpoche, find anywhere else. The Tokdens (realized yo- gis) of Khampagar, Tormas, Treasures of the Spiritual Teacher from Tibet Drukpa Kargyu in Kham, Interview with text selections & photos by Jetsun Kushab and the 100th Holder of the Matthieu Richard Ganden Tlirone, Offerings, Qualities of a Spiri- tual Guide, The Dalai Lama on The Stages of 152 pp., 11x9+", 130 color photos the Path, Statue Construction, Tibetan Paint- #JOEN $45 cloth October ers, and more! Matthieu Richard's photographs, text, and extensive passages from H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's own writings comprise this personal study of one of the most significant teachers of Tibetan Buddhism, his world, and its spirit. Matthieu Richard has been a Tibetan monk for over twenty years and is highly regarded for his scholarship and knowledge of Tibetan religion and culture as well as his outstanding photog- raphy. He spent fourteen years as Khyentse Rinpoche's personal assistant.

THE NEPAL COOKBOOK by the Association ofNepalis in the Americas. THE FIRST DISCOURSE OF THE 132 pp., #NECO $10.95 BUDDHA This treasury of recipes from the members of the Association of Nepalis in the Americas represents the best of authentic Nepali cuisine. From festival by the Ven. Dr. Rewata Dliamma, fore, by dishes to simple eveyday favorites, the recipes included here reflect the many Sumedho. 128 pp, #FIDIBU $14.95 facets of Nepal's colorful and diverse cultures. December Nepali food, which is simple to prepare and subtle in After his enlightenment, the Buddha deliv- flavor, is influenced by the cuisines of both India and ered a discourse on the Tibet. Here are recipes for all the elements of a which forms the foundation of all his teachings. full-course Nepali meal: appetizers, soups and Dr. Dhamma is a Burmese monk and close lentils, vegetables, meats, pickles and chutneys, friend of freedom fighter Aung San Suu Kyi. He rice and breads, and desserts. The most com- includes a history of Buddha's life, background monly used flavorings include cumin, red and on Buddhism and a commentary on the Four green chilies, garlic, ginger, szechwan pepper, Noble Truths. cilantro, and scallions. Special cooking methods and ingredients unfamiliar to a Western audience are fully THE GIFT: A Magical Story about explained. Caring for the Earth story and illus. by Isia Osuchowska. 32 pp., 8" sq., 30 color illus. #GI $14.95 cloth August Ananda, the Buddha's principal disciple, teaches a small-minded king the importance of fciSI_ sharing—not only personal wealth but also the lS0BSS* resources of the Earth. For children 4-10. THE GOLDEN LETTERS The Tibetan Teachings of Garab Dorje, First Dzogchen Master trans. & ed. by John Reynolds foreword by Namkhai Norbu 389 pp. #GOLE $18.95 According to the Nyingmapa school of Tibetan Buddhism, the teachings of Dzogchen were first expounded by the Bud- dhist master Garab Dorje in the country of Uddiyana. This tradition of Buddhist teach- ing, which directly introduces the practitio- THE HIDDEN TRADITION: ner to the Nature of Mind, was then trans- Life Inside the Great Tibetan mitted to India and later to Tibet. The essence of Garab Dorje's message Monastery, Tashilhunpo is found in "The Three Statements that published by the Foreign Languages Press, Strike the Essential Points." In the nine- Beijing. 176 pp., 200 color photos, 9 x 12+", teenth century, the famous master Patrul #HITRA $69.95 Rinpoche wrote a brilliant commentary on Tashilhunpo, located in Shigaise, the second these three statements together with the HER FATHER'S GARDEN largest city in Tibet, is one of the four great practices relating to them, entitled "The by Janet Brooke. 40 pp., 8 + x 11", 20 color monasteries of the Gelugpa order. Constructed Special Teaching of the Wise and Glorious illus. #HEFAGA $12.95 August in the 15th century, it has been the permanent King." These important Dzogchen texts are residence of seven Panchen Lamas. These great In a village high above the clouds where here translated from the Tibetan; notes, photos record the life of the monastery and people are unhappy and nothing grows, a little commentaries, and glossary of terms are show the magnificence of its architecture, mu- girl dreams of a garden behind her father's rals, and sculptures. This book was published also included. house. The skeptical villagers mock her garden- in China and the text is biased in that direction. ing efforts but the garden flourishes and in the end the villagers are transformed & renewed.

SNOW LION 23 THE INSTRUCTIONS LIVING TIBET OF GAMPOPA The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala A Precious Garland of the Photographs by BUI Warren LIVING Supreme Path The Instructions of Text by Nanci Rose XIBEX commentary by Khenpo Karthar Till: DAI.AI l.AMA IN DHARAMSALA Rinpoche, translated by Lama Yeshe GAMPOPA 138 pp., 160 color photos, 8 x 10 1/2", Gyamtso, ed. by Laura Roth & David ISBN 1-55939-042-5 $26.95 A rW«B iitifepj ni rfc, SBJMW SVk McCarthy. 213 pp., #INGA $14.95 Living Tibet is an engaging and dra- Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche came to the matic exploration of Tibet's rich artistic United States in 1976 at the request of H.H. and cultural heritage as preserved in one the Sixteenth Karmapa to establish the N. of the most successful refugee communi- American seat of the lineage. ties in history. Under Rinpoche's guidance over twenty- Sheltered by the Himalayas of northern five affiliated centers have formed, and the India, Dharamsala has been the home of magnificent Karma Triyana Dharmachakra His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet and Monastery in Woodstock, New York was the government and cultural headquarters constructed. for the Tibetan people since 1960. Living In his first book, Dharma Paths, Tibet: The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala is Rinpoche demonstrated his lucid teaching style, which delivers profound insights a colorful and informative journey through in language that is direct and inspiring. In this commentary on the Precious Gar- the winding streets and behind the scenes land, one of the masterworks of Gampopa, Rinpoche outlines in twenty-eight of this unusual place. Sensitive and delight- categories what practitioners of varying levels need to know in order to perfect ful portrayals of monks, nuns, artists, chil- their spiritual practice. He gives precise instructions on the correct view, medi- dren, the elderly and working Tibetans re- tation, and conduct, and offers frank answers to common questions concerning veal the rich tapestry of life in obstacles to Dharma practice. Dharamsala—there is an exclusive section Gampopa (1070-1153), the father of the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, on the Dalai Lama, and also on the was the foremost student of the great yogi Milarepa. Among his many writings Oracle. to two most influential are The Jewel Ornament of Liberation and A Precious For an authentic experience of Tibetan Garland of the Supreme Path. As Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche points out in this culture in exile, there is no better guide commentary to the Precious Garland, for those with faith in Gampopa, studying than Living Tibet this text can be "exactly the same as receiving teachings directly from him." "Captures in eloquent words and extraordinary photographs the rich life in Dharamsala."—NAPRA ReVIEW THE LARGE SUTRA ON MAGIC DANCE: The Display of PERFECT WISDOM with the Self-Nature of the Five the Divisions of the Wisdom Dakinis Abhisamayalankara by . 167 pp., #MADA $12.00 trans. & ed. By Edward Conze. 679 pp. Explains how all personal and general phe- #LASUPE $22 nomena, including all spiritual traditions, de- pend on the outer, inner and secret manifesta- This is a full translation of the original tions of the five wisdom dakinis. (100,000 line) and major sutra of the wisdom literature of Mahayana Buddhism by a highly respected scholar. This sermon, ascribed to the Buddha, discusses the perfection of wisdom and covers central themes of the evolution of be- ings into bodhisattvas and buddhas. This text MEDITATIONS is forms the basis of a major portion of the tra- -VON THE PATH TO ditional training offered in Tibetan monastic schools. ENLIGHTENMENT

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ThifBtBt*-'- l0D£W -. CLO$EOUT$ALEF Meditations is a condensed version of Geshe Loden's massive book Path to En- LHASA: Tibet's Forbidden City lightenment. It is structured as a meditation by Christine & Frank Brignoli. 107 pp., 11 x guide book. The subject matter of each of 11+", 79 color photos, #LHTIFO was $29.95, the stages of the path is presented with clear now $15.95! instructions on how to generate the enlight- The colorful imagery of Central Tibet's larg- ened qualities and internalize them through est monasteries and temples is stunningly pre- analytical and single-pointed meditation served in this coffee-table book of photos. The techniques. This is the best way to ground daily life of the Tibetans in and about Lhasa is MEDITATIONS ON the teachings deeply in oneself and effect well-documented with special emphasis on the the desired transformation. Geshe Loden is THE PATH TO , the Barkhor area, the sacred ENLIGHTENMENT a traditionally trained elder lama who is the Jokhang temple, Norbulinka Summer Palace of head of the Tibetan Buddhist Society in the Dalai Lama and the massive Drepung and by GesheAcharya Thubten Loden. 604 Australia pp., 26 line drawings, #MEPAEN $35 Sera monasteries. K.\ii RiNRxiii

LUMINOUS MIND: Fundamentals of Spiritual Practice by , foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama, pref. by Lama Denis Tondrup, trans, by Maria Montenegro. 320 pp.,15illus., #LUMI $18.95 Kalu Rinpoche elucidates the fundamentals of spiritual understanding in Tibetan Bud- dhism—from the most basic concepts to the development of the open, wise and compassion- ate mind of enlightenment. Delightfully filled with teaching stories and anecdotes. fTWi NEW EDITION

, h lfl LONG ROAD TURNS TO JOY: "" """ ' V ' ■. '' A Guide to Walking Meditation by Thick Nhat Hanh. 80 pp. #GUWAME $8.00 THE RABBIT & THE TIGERDILE Instruction in "walking not in order to arrive, walking just for walking"—for the enjoyment byW.W. Rowe, illus. by Chris Banigan of each step, each breath, the blue sky, and the Ages 4-10,32 full color pages, 8 x 10", ISBN 1-55939-067-0 $8.95 many sights and fragrances along the path. This practice brings a spirit of gentle mindfulness This past-life story of the Buddha explains why we can see into our everyday lives. the image of a rabbit on the face of the moon. ^m

24 SNOWUON SUMMER'96 SUPPLEMENT NEW EDITION! TSONGKHAPA'S SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA trans., ed. and intro. by Glenn H. Mullin 276 pp., #TSSIYO $18.95 September A SEASON Anyone who has read more than a few books on Tibetan Bud- TO PURGE dhism will have encountered references to the Six Yogas of Religious Repression in Tibet Naropa. These six—inner heat, illusory body, clear light, con- sciousness transference, forceful projection, and the bardo yoga—represent one of the most popular Tibetan Buddhist pre- sentations of yogic technology. These teachings, given by the In- dian sage Naropa to Marpa gradually pervaded thousands of monas- teries and hermitages throughout Central Asia regardless of sect. Tsongkhapa's discussion of the Six Yogas is regarded as one of the finest on the subject to come out of Tibet. His treatise has served as the fundamental guide to the system as practiced in the more than

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A SEASON TO PURGE: Religious Repression in Tibet MEDITATIVE STATES IN A Report by the International Campaignfor TIBETAN BUDDHISM Tibet. 102 pp. #SEPU $5 Mindfulness This is the latest report on religious repres- by Lati Rinbochay and Denma Locho with Breathing sion in Tibet and includes a discussion of the Rinbochay, ed., trans. & annto. by Leah Panchen Lama A necessary read for anyone Zahler, co-trans, by Jeffrey Hopkins. 208 pp., interested in the preservation of Tibetan charts, #MEST $15.95 September Buddhism. Here is a detailed description of meditative practices for developing a calm mind that is alert, powerful, and capable of gaining insight into reality. Lati Rinbochay and Denma Locho Rinbochay lead the practitioner through the preliminary process of freeing the mind from habitual patterns culminating in the four concentrations and four formless meditative absorptions. THE SIMPLE PATH TO HEALTH: A Guide to Oriental Nutrition & MINDFULNESS WITH Well-Being PRINCE SIDDHARTHA BREATHING: A Manual for by Kim Le, Ph.D. 230 pp., 20 illus., 10 charts, by Landaw & Brooke. 144 pp. 8 x 10 63 70 recipes, #SIPAHE $12.95 TD3ETAN PORTRAIT: The Power Serious Beginners color illus, #PRSI $16.95 August This is a useful guide to Oriental nutrition of Compassion by Ajahn Buddhadasa , trans. & ed. This is the story of Prince Siddhartlia wid and healing by a Vietnamese Tibetan Buddhist photos by Phil Borges, text by the Dalai how he became Buddha, the Awakened One. By Ven. Santikaro Bhikkhu. 160 pages, nun. Kim Le shows how mental and emotional #MIBR $14.95 September Lama. 41 photos, 98 pp., 9 +" sq., #TlPOR Beautiful full-color illustrations depict each imbalances appear physically and that food in- $27.50 cloth major life event in Siddhartha's development If you have yet to sit down and meditate on take is directly related to a person's psychologi- Ages 4 and up. your breath, this book will show you how to do cal and physical health. She clearly explains the Opening June 4th in the Capitol Rotunda in it and the benefits of the practice—physical five elements, the seven universal principles of Washington, D.C., this collection of riveting por- health and calmness and clarity of mind. health, cooking and preserving methods, catego- traits paired with the words of the Dalai Lama Prince Sidhartha ries of harmful foods, recipes and food plans provides a unique understanding of the Tibetan people and the Buddhist teaching of non-vio- CoU0717W tiOff./W> OVERVD3W OF BUDDHIST for vegetarians and meat eaters. This book also teaches you how to lose weight and improve lence and compassion. From the Capitol, the TANTRA health and vitality. show will travel to major galleries in the US, by Panchen Sonam Dragpa. #OVBUTA $15 Canada and London. Phil Borges' work has re- ceived acclaim and numerous awards. This presentation of the classes of Tantra is an exposition on tantra and includes the differ- ing tenets of the , the differences between the "vehicles" or yanas, the path to liberation and the classes of tantric practice. From the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives.

THE PERFECTION OF WISDOM: The Career of the Predestined Buddhas, A Selection of PRINCE SIDDHARTHA Mahayana Scriptures COLORING BOOK trans, by E.J. Thomas. 90 pp. #PEWI $12.95 by Jonathan Landaw, line drawings by cloth SKY DANCER: The Secret Janet and Lara Brooke. 48 pp., 8 x 11", 62 This is a bodhisattva manual and a great com- Life and Songs of the images, #PRSICO $6.95 August panion to The Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Lady Yeshe Tsogyel Children can make the story of the Bud- of Life. Contains selections of the Prajna- dha come alive by coloring the images from paramita sutras pertaining to the life, training by Keith Dowman, illustrations by his life. A brief narrative accompanies and and purpose of a bodhisattva—the initiation of Eva van Dam. 400 pp., #SKDA $ 18.95 a bodhisattva, a bodhisattva's confession, du- explains each drawing. Yeshe Tsogyel, consort of the great ties, worship, etc.—as explained by the Buddha guru Padmasambhava, is the most fa- mous of the enlightened women of Tibet. Women have a special place in tantra yet few works deal with the spiritual prac- tices and evolution of female aspirants. For this reason Sky Dancer is virtually THE MYSTICAL ART OF TIBET: unique in the vast biographical literature Featuring Personal Sacred of Tibet. Women are shown in an eminent Objects of the Dalai Lama position, and a path of practice is pre- by Glenn H. Mullin & Andrew Weber, with a sented for initiates to emulate. Tsogyel's foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 176 pp., 8 experiences and her detailed instructions x 10" #MYARTI $16.95 to her disciples are very relevant for today's practitioners. Presents religious and secular arts, includ- Keith Dowman lives in Kathmandu ing paintings, bronze and silver statues, where he has spent years researching temple musical instruments, ritual objects, etc. r The book is grouped into three parts: twenty- tantric t aditions, translating Tibetan one personal items of H.H. the Dalai Lama; an- texts and interpreting for Western cient pieces from the surviving collection of audiences. Drepung Loseling Monastery in India; and a se- lection of contemporary pieces made by the Tibetan refugees in India and Nepal.

SNOW LION 25 ! i *jft§P2?9|S» it ' . TIBETAN VOICES * - A Traditional Memoir piwtos by Brian Harris, written & ed. by Heather Wardle, Elizabeth Cass, IainMarrs, George Roller 150 pp., 50 photos, #TIVO $31.95 cloth Brian Harris has combined images of Himalayan Bud- dhist culture with memoir-style accounts of Tibetan elders THE WARRIOR SONG OF KING in India and the West. The photographs and recollections portray a wide range of human experience. Royalties are being donated to Seva Service Society, The GESAR Tibetan Health Education Organization, The Nuns Project and Delek Hospital Aid by Douglas Penick, foreword by Sakyong Foundation. The photos are rich and the text is moving. Mipham Rinpoche, intro. by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche. 176 pp., 6 illus., #WASOKI $16.95 August This is the epic tale in verse and prose of the SISTERS IN SOLITUDE: Two legendary Tibetan warrior king, Gesar of Ling. Born into harsh circumstances at a time of de- Traditions of Buddhist Monastic cline, Gesar succeeded in becoming ruler of Ethics for Women Ling. Embodying the Buddhist teachings, he by Karma Lekshe Tsomo. 192 pp. #SISO subdued the demonic lords who sought to un- $15.95 October dermine and enslave people's minds. Documents the earliest system of ethics for- mulated especially for women and presents the STUDIES IN first translations of the original texts. An essen- LITERATURE AND THE ORIGINS tial sourcebook for studies on women's religious OF BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHICAL history and feminist ethics, it details the monas- tic guidelines that link Buddhist nuns of the dif- SYSTEMS ferent traditions. by Erich Frauwallner, trans, from the Ger- man by Sophie Kidd under the supervision of Ernst SteinkeUner. 247 pp. #STABLI $14.95 Frauwallner's insights illuminate the path of meditation toward liberation, the development of Buddhist psychology, and the evolution of the Buddhist view of causality and the problem of time. He provides a clear explanation of the TRAVELLER IN SPACE: In Search THE VISION OF BUDDHISM gradual development of Buddhist thought from by Roger Corless. 329 pp., #VIBU $14.95 its early doctrinal beginnings to some of the of Female Identity in Tibetan most complex and remarkable philosophical Buddhism "Every introductory Buddhism course edifices in history. by June Campbell. 225 pp. #TRSP $27.50 needs this book! It is the first to tackle the Traveller in Space raises important questions array of national Buddhisms in a thematic way THE TWELVE DEEDS: A Brief concerning the meaning and relevance of the and with considerable wit and insight. Corless' vision of Buddhism is both intriguing and stimu- Life Story of Tonpa Shenrab, the secret sexual practices of Tibetan Tantra, and Founder of the Bon Religion the issues of power and authority as they relate lating."—Jeffrey Hopkins to the potential subjectivity of women today. Roger Corless treats Buddhist teachings and trans, by Sangye Tandar, ed. by Richard June Campbell approaches female identity practices according to the topics suggested by Guard. #TWDE $5 through an account of the historical context of events in the life of the Buddha, without em- Tonpa Shenrab was the founder of the Bon archaic images of the female, and takes a psy- phasis on their chronological emergence and religion and also the first Buddha to appear in choanalytic perspective on the philosophy sur- without the lineage bias found in the traditional the Kaliyuga with the express purpose of reliev- WALKING ON LOTUS FLOWERS: rounding the dakini and the unusual patriarchal accounts that come from within Buddhism it- ing the sufferings of all sentient beings. Por- Buddhist Women Living, Loving system that developed in Tibet. She discusses self. Topics include the life of the Buddha and trayed here are the major events of Tonpa tantric rituals and the nature of sexual relations birth of Buddhas, Buddhism in culture, family Shenrab's life, including his compassionate and and Meditating with high lamas, the identity of the dakini and and monastic life, , remov- miraculous deeds and death. ed. by Martine Batchelor. 205 pp. #WALOFL the problems for women that arise through the ing obstacles, psychic powers, and complete $18 very nature of philosophy and iconography of openness. This is a lovely book—eighteen teachings by Tibetan Buddhism and its ongoing constrictions leading Buddhist women on the meditative path, on women. training the mind, the creative life, and healing OURMET TIBETAN SAUCES! the world. PERECT CONDUCT Ascertaining the Three Vows TIBETAN THANGKA PAINTING: Methods & Materials by David & Janice Jackson with art & ap- pendix by Robert Beer. 216 pp., 73 photos, 500 line drawings, large format, #TITHPA $29.95 "An indispensable reference manual for anyone who is interested in Tibetan art."— Parabola This extraordinary handbook for artists and art historians includes a unique section of valu- able guidelines for thangka painting using mod- em techniques and materials. The highly re- spected thangka painter Robert Beer has also added many line drawings of the primary dei- ties to show the geometrical proportions. Tibetan Thangka Painting is a detailed de- PERFECT CONDUCT: Ascertain- KHATSA! Tibetan Hot Sauce, Barbecue Marinade and Salsa scription of the techniques and principles of this ing the Three Vows by Khatsa & Co., three 9 oz. jars, #KHHOSA $17.95 sacred art. It presents, step-by-step, the tech- by Ngari Panchen, comm. by H.H. Dudjom Khatsa means "hot mouth" in Tibetan and these three original Tibetan sauces come niques by which a thangka is made. The theo- Rinpoche, trans, and annotated by Khenpo ries underlying the painting method are elabo- from Dachen Kyaping's father who was able to leave Tibet after 21 years as a political Gyurme Sayndrub and Sangye Khandro. 192 rated, and a wealth of drawings and photo- prisoner. Khatsa is a small family business and Dachen and her father oversee the pro- pp., #PECON $18 August graphs illustrate each step. The many line draw- duction of each batch of sauce. These sauces are not only authentic but they taste fabu- ings of symbols and motifs will greatly aid This is a detailed exposition of the three lev- lous—spicy but not too hot for most people—we are enthusiastically recommending artists and serve as a unique sourcebook for els of moral codes in Tibetan Buddhism—the that you try them. The ingredients are vegetarian and are packaged in a gift box made designers. vows of individual liberation, of the bodhisattva, from recycled cardboard that doubles as a CD holder. Seven percent of the profits are of tantra—with explanatory teachings on main- donated to World Concern, an international aid organization. This is a great gift item. taining these vows in everyday life.

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SHAMBHALA: The Sacred Path of the Warrior ' Encounter' CHANTS ENCOUNTER & by Chogyam Trungpa, read by William Converse-Roberts. 2 cassettes, GANDEN JANGTSE MONKS: 2 hrs. #SHSAPT $16 Sacred Music and Dance The warrior's path is opened to contemporary men and women in search of self-mastery and greater fulfillment. Interpreting the warrior's journey in 50 min. video, #CHEN $29.95 modern terms, Trungpa Rinpoche discusses such skills as overcoming ha- This is a great film about overtone bitual behaviors, relaxing within discipline, facing the world with openness chanting—Tibetan monks, Gregorian and fearlessness, and finding the sacred dimension of everyday life. Chanters and Mongolian overtone sing- ers demonstrate the powerful healing and meditative qualities of ritual - ing and overtone harmonics. In a second part, the monks of Ganden Jangtse Mon- SHAMBHALA astery perform sacred dances and ritual overtone chanting and create a sand Warrior mandala Naming lie loots of

WHEN BUDDHA MEETS THE PSYCHOTHERAPIST: Cultural Psychology and Psychotherapeutic Issues in Buddhist Teachings SHAMBHALA WARRIOR by Harvey Aronson, Ph.D., LMSW. 4 cas- TRAINING: How to Manifest settes, #WHBUME $34 Courage, Authenticity and This series explores how East/West issues of THE ROOTS OF BUDDHIST culture, psychology, and values lead to difficul- PSYCHOLOGY Gentleness in Every Situation of ties in Buddhist practice and suggest ways to by Jack Kornfield. 6 cassettes in vinyl case, Your Life resolve these. Harvey explains the cultural and 9 hrs., #ROBUPS $60 by Cynthia Kneen. 6 cassettes, 8-page book- spiritual values of Buddhism in juxtaposition to Buddhism has developed a rich, intricate let, #SHWATR $59.95 those that Westerners unconsciously carry. He psychology for healing the human predicament. From the discovery of basic goodness—your considers Buddhist prohibitions against anger Jack Kornfield helps us to taste the wisdom that innate human capacity for direct, personal ex- and modern values of expression; he clarifies flows from the heart of Buddhism—practical perience through the rousing of windhorse en- the confusion of Buddhist usage of "ego" and ideas on the interior life and what brings awak- ergy—Kneen offers numerous time-tested meth- "self" as opposed to psychological use; he helps GOLDEN BOWLS ening, freedom and happiness. Topics include ods for meeting your moment-to-moment expe- us to address the way childhood issues may ad- turning unskillful states into root opposites, rience with a brave and open heart. You learn by Karma Moffett. CD #GOBO $18 versely influence altruism. Harvey Aronson re- meditation, grasping, resisting and delusion, how to balance your physical and mental ener- Thirteen Tibetan singing bowls create a ceived his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from the fear and separateness, skillful anger, liberation gies; how to break free of the cocoon that stifles meditative sound environment, easing the Univ. Of Wisconsin and an Masters in Social of the heart, vows of Bodhisatrvas, happiness your intrinsic richness; how to move beyond mind out of its chatter. Rich tones and har- Work from Boston Univeristy. Since 1984 he has and connection, types of giving, liberation, com- fear into fearlessness, how to overcome the monics unfold and dissolve into ever- been a psychotherapist with a focus on spiritu- passion, the limits of intention, Buddha and the obstacles to meditation, the relationship be- changing patterns. ality and fulfilling relationships. four heavenly messengers. tween fear and courage, why vulnerability makes the warrior strong, etc.

TIBET. Holy Places 1997 1997 TIBETAN ART CALENDAR llxll"#TIHOPL$11.95 #TIARCA $28.95 , Dorjedrak Monastery, Now in its 23rd year, the Tibetan Art Calen- meditation caves, Amdo temples, valley dar contains 13 poster-size, full-color reproduc- view from Padmasambhava's cave. tions of some of the best thangka paintings from museums and private collections around the world. Measures 16 x 23" and contains a SACRED TIBET description of each thangka. The calendar will llxll"#$11.95 be available in September, but you can reserve one now and we will ship it out as soon as we Monasteries, , receive them. monks and statues in Tibet.

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ETERNAL KNOT T-SHIRT • J large #ETKNTL & x-tra large #ETKNTX $15 "We are all connected" is the message of this great-looking shirt. It comes in black with red TIBETAN CYMBALS and white designs or wliite with black and red #TICY $ioo THE YELLOW HAT, #YEHA $20 designs on 100% Fruit of the Loom cotton. Tibetan cymbals (11 inches in dia). Hand-crafted by a Namgyal monk, these min- SNOW LION T-SHIRT iature Tibetan yellow hats are really neat! #SLTSL (large), #SLTSX (x-tra large) $15 Approx. 5" high. Beautiful embroidered t-shirt with orange, yellow, red, green snow lion and letters! "TIBET FOREVER" BUMPER STICKER #TIFOBU $1.50 With endless knot design.

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RADIANT HEART PRAYER FLAGS

Printed on 100% cotton with non-toxic colorfast textile paints, these flags are exquisitely designed and beautifully made. Eight Manifestations of Guru Rinpoche #E1MAGU Green Tara #GRTAPR Gyaltsan Semo #GYSEPR This is the Banner of Victory given to Indra by Bud- dha Shakyamuni to overcome all obstacles and en- emies. Contains the Eight Auspicious Symbols, the eight precious possessions of a monarch, the windhorse and five sensuous offerings. Prayer to the Twenty-one Taras #PRTWPR Sampa Lhundrup #SALUPR "The Quick Wish Fulfilling Prayer of Padmasambhava" is the subject of this flag. The four sacred animals are in the corners with Guru Rinpoche in the center.

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Our current list of high quality stat- DZAMBALA MD7HAM ues are among the very best that we #27 $295 7" #72 $295 8" bronze have seen and we highly recommend #28 $140 6" PADMASAMBHAVA them to you. Statues are gilted bronze GREEN TARA #8A$42513" with gold-painted faces unless other- #12 $425 13" #8B $425 13" wise stated. Contact us for photos of #105 $325 9" the images that you want: KARMAPA #58 $325 8" 16th Karmapa MAHAKALA #23A$40012" AMITABHA #23B $400 12" #4 $265 9" #53 $225 6" bronze 6-arm MANJUSHRI VAJRASATTVA BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI #21 $425 12" #2D $395 12" #20 $250 8" #49 $325 8" #22 $400 12" #103 $395 14" bronze Burmese style #101 $325 7" with consort CHENREZIG MEDICINE BUDDHA #107A$295 71/2" WHITE TARA #32 $1000 18" 1000-arm #11A$42512" #69 $900 1000-arm #107C $295 7 1/2" #107E $295 7 1/2" #52 $295 8" #108C $150 5" YAMARAJA BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI MANJUSHRI #52 $160 7" #103 $395 14" bronze Burmese style #49 $325 8"

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These thangkas are excellent in quality and are all properly mounted and Size Codes Special Codes brocaded for hanging. Our stock is always changing, listed below is our current M (image 14x20", overall 25x36") B = special brocade, also longer stock. We can always commission a special image for you—call us for informa- approx. by 6-12" tion as to price and availability. Contact us for photos. L (image 17x22", overall 30x46") XB = extra special brocade, also approx. longer by 6-12" XL (image 24x36", overall 34x60") K = has bottom rod with metal Our First-Ever Sale on Thangkas Ends October 1st approx. knobs We are over-stocked and have forgotten what color the walls are! Please take $100 off any of the thangkas marked (*). WHITE TARA (protector deity of #10-$495M B AMITABHA GREEN TARA MAHAKALA Tibet) #164325M gold background with #100-$495M #14-$320M #18-$325M 4-armed black (*) #19-$325M (*) 21 Taras (*) #614325M6-armedred(*) AMITAYUS #15-$495M #27-$325M #43-$495M B (*) #67-$400M 6-armed white #29-$325M B #30-$495M five additional #284325M #44-$495M B #97-$495L6-armed black figures PEHAR (the Nechung #77-$350M (*) BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI #34-$450LB(*) #98-$495M 6-armed white #3-$325M with two deity) YAMANTAKA #454495M B (*) MANJUSHRI #5-$325M with two arhats #63-$295M (*) #20-$325M solitary hero #474490M #7-$295M (*) #21-$325M solitary hero (*) H.H. SAKYATRIZIN (*) H.H.SAKYATRIZIN #754750LXBwith21 MEDICINE BUDDHA #65-$325M solitary hero #584325M (*) #35-$495M B Taras (*) #58-$325M (*) #36-$495M B #254325M (*) #764495M B #264325M #38-$525XL with two (with consort) GYALWA GYATSO #54-$545M B consecrated arhats, exceptional face #50-$495MB(*) #59-$495M (*) (highest yoga tantra #704600XLKwith46 form of Chenrezig, additional figures TSONGKHAPA CHAKRASAMVARA with consort) #92-$395M #24325M #91-$395M #804495LB(*) #48-$495M NAGARJUNA CHENREZIG KAGYU LINEAGE #2-$325M VAJRADHARA (AVALOKITESHVARA) #6-$325M (*) TREE NYINGMA PROTECTORS #23-$495M B 4-Armed #93-$495M #33-$690XL (*) #41-$325M DUDJOM LINEAGE KARMAPA #424325M VAJRAKILAYA #664350 M (*) #944495 colored, Nyingma, #51-$350M 3rd Karmapa PADMASAMBHAVA #79-$350M with 7 figures (*) (GURU RINPOCHE) DZAMBALA #53-$325M 16th Karmapa #37-$590XLNyingma VAJRASATTVA #99-$395M (*) Lineage Tree (*) #1-$495M B, solitary KINKARA SKELETON #464495M XB, K standing #9-$325M with consort (*) #56-$325Mred COUPLE #55-$360M standing #31-$495M with consort #95-$395M colored #52-$350M #684400M K Rainbow #96-$375M, solitary 5%S*i GESAR OF LING Body #100-$495L LION-FACED DAKINI PALDEN LHAMO #694400M K Rainbow #105-$460M with consort VAJRASATTVA #134325 M #124325M black (protector deity of Tibet) Body #9-$325M with consort (*) #784320M Rainbow Body (*) #194325M (*)

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