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fpmt Mandala BLISSFUL RAYS OF THE MANDALA IN THE SERVICE OF OTHERS OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2012 Khadro-la: If We Use Our Wisdom Carefully, Everything Is Possible THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION Wisdom Publications New and classic books from Wisdom Publications. WISDOM ENERGY Basic Buddhist Teachings Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche 160 pages | $15.95 A perennial resource for new and practicing Buddhists alike from two of Buddhism's greatest teachers. “In this wonderful book, Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche bring alive the rich tradition of Buddhism in a way that is directly relevant to modern life.”—Howard C. Cutler, coauthor of The Art of Happiness THE ARTS OF CONTEMPLATIVE CARE Pioneering Voices in Buddhist Chaplaincy and Pastoral Work Edited by Cheryl A. Giles and Willa B. Miller 368 pages | Hardcover | $34.95 “Destined to become the core text of Buddhist chaplaincy. 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The October - December 2012 issue includes … DHARMA REALITIES MANDALA TALK “Leaves in the Wind: An audio podcast featuring 34 People Who Wish for Death” Tibetan translator and By Ven. Chönyi Taylor teacher Craig Preston BUDDHIST IN THE TRENCHES … complete interviews, “Loneliness” advice, personal stories By Sarah Shifferd and more at mandalamagazine.org! BIG LOVE An excerpt from Adele Hulse’s biography of Lama Yeshe 49 OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2012 ISSUE 57 MANDALA (ISSN10754113) is published quarterly by FPMT, Inc., 1632 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214-4702, USA. Printed by Journal Graphics, Portland, Oregon, USA. Periodicals postage paid at Portland OR. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mandala, 1632 SE 11th Ave, Portland OR 97214-4702 COVER: Rangjung Neljorma Khadro Namsel Drolma (Khadro-la) at Istituto Lama Tzong Khapa, Pomaia, Italy, July 2012. Photo by Piero Sirianni. www.mandalamagazine.org www.fpmt.org October - December 2012 MANDALA 5 From the EDITOR DEAR READER, n June, FPMT spiritual director Lama Zopa Rinpoche moment of his life, always working for the benefit of others. and Rangjung Neljorma Khadro Namsel Drolma Even the act of going up and down stairs became, for me, (Khadro-la) visited Mandala’s home base, also known a lesson in joyful effort. as FPMT International Office in Portland, Oregon. I On Rinpoche and Khardo-la’s final day in the Portland find myself not having adequate words to describe the area, I had the opportunity to interview Khadro-la. I went to Iexperience, but I’ll throw out a few anyway: expansive, the interview full of nerves, not sure how I came to have this ebullient, incandescent and inspiring. It was Rinpoche’s kind of amazing opportunity and anxious to not mess it up. first time in the office since manifesting a stroke in April During the interview, I was struck by how often Khadro-la 2011. emphasized wisdom and this has stuck with me. As I sit One of the most moving sights for me during the visit writing this, I ask myself: How would a deeper understanding was watching Rinpoche go up and down the steps to our of dependent arising and emptiness change my experience second floor office. Yes, we have an elevator, but Rinpoche and actions? And do I firmly believe, as Khadro-la says, that decided to ascend and descend the very public steps instead. “if we use our wisdom carefully, everything is possible”? These He had assistance, but as I watched him, I saw that it was are powerful ideas that I believe can change us. I feel inspired his determination getting him to the top and back down to integrate them into my life. I hope you do too. again. Upon reflection, I’m amazed by his kindness and by Love, how Rinpoche brings that level of determination to every Laura ABOUT MANDALA Mandala is the official publica- Friends of FPMT is a donor program composed of Friends working tion of the Foundation for the together to support FPMT’s global activities. Preservation of the Mahayana To learn about Friends of FPMT levels and benefits, contact us or visit: Tradition (FPMT), an interna- www.fpmt.org/friends tional charitable organization Mandala is published in January, April, July and October. founded more than thirty years ago by two Tibetan Buddhist Managing Editor and Publisher FPMT Board of Directors Laura Miller Spiritual Director masters: Lama Thubten Yeshe [email protected] Lama Zopa Rinpoche (1935-1984) and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche.
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