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SPINNING THE MAGICAL WHEEL Where is the Panchen now? by ALEJANDRO CHAOUL-REICH

Introduction—Tibetan by ROBIN GARTHWATT control the by direct- There is a growing interest in Tibetan The sun sets, the moon begins its ing the selection and upbringing of physical yogas in the West. arc across the sky and a young boy the leadership. Journal has published two articles spends another day in no man's land. Historically, the on Tibetan yoga in the last year Isolated from his people, his teach- has been instrumental in helping con- alone; one on the types of Tibetan ers, his birthright, Gedhun Choekyi firm the of the Dalai yogas that have come to the United Nyima, the 11th Panchen Lama is Lama and vice-versa Thus, by con- States, and another on a book, The still trapped in a political game of cat trolling the Panchen Lama, the Chi- 's Secret Temple, which and mouse. nese government believes they have describes the paintings of the secret And although the Chinese gov- power over the selection of the next temple of the Dalai Lama in , ernment would like the issue of Dalai Lama. The current Dalai Lama behind the famous . the Panchen Lama to go away, this categorically denies that assump- Many of these paintings are poses particularly nasty situation, like the tion. of Tibetan physical yogas, or trul plight of millions of Tibetans, refuses While there is little news about the khor, which translates as "magical to be swept under the carpet. health, whereabouts or living condi- wheel." The 10th Panchen Lama died in tions of and Until recently, Westerners were , in 1989. Immediately his family, due to denying any much more focused on receiving following his death a search com- international access to him, there is Tibetan teachings that developed the mittee was formed to find his rein- much to be said about his steadfast mind, and most of the physical yogas carnation. After a brief period of supporters. The array of symbolic, that were taught in the West came accommodation, the search com- grassroots and political expressions from the Hindu traditions. I believe mittee became politicized when Bei- of support on behalf of this soon to be that this bias stemmed from the belief A exercise: "bob and weave" jing changed tack refusing the Dalai 12-year-old boy is significant. A group of Western practitioners of Tibetan Lama any participation in the pro- of French parachutists leapt out of (including ) that the ever the case may be, trul khor prac- ing structure of any is a cess. So, utilizing traditional Tibetan planes to protest his imprisonment. mind practices were more important. tices are now being taught in the precise combination of various con- methods of identification and forced Numerous walkers and bikers spent Thus, if a lama came s/he was asked West, and in addition, different train- ditions and causes. If we are able to rely on information secretly smug- months trekking across nations rais- for mind-related teachings. Many of ing courses are being offered, and to recognize its mental, physical, gled out of Tibet, the Dalai Lama ing awareness about the Panchen the Tibetan supported this translations of the original texts will and energetic dynamics, then we began the process of confirming the Lama There have been , can reproduce those or and were either not trained in be available in the near future. identity of the next Panchen Lama. dance-a-thons and Jewish Seders in alter them. This allows us to gener- On May 14th 1995 the Dalai Lama did his honor. Hundreds of houses of trul khor or felt that it could lead ate experiences that support spiri- to problems for the practitioners if The three doors: body, just that. He named a 6-year-old boy, have dedicated services to tual practice and avoid those that Gedhun Choekyi Nyima, as the 11th his well-being. Hundreds of thou- not well supervised. This resulted in speech, and mind 1 are detrimental." Panchen Lama. Within days of this sands of postcards and letters have a lack of information about trul khor, "All experience, waking and - combined with an air of secrecy and Our physical body, speech or announcement the Chinese govern- been mailed. Films, books, websites, ing, has an energetic basis. This vital ment removed the boy and his par- news & magazine articles have pro- mysticism around it, as the Yoga Jour- energy is called in Tibetan, but energy, and mind are said to be ents from their home. They have liferated around the world. He is nal article (May/June 2000) reflected is better known in the West by its the three doors through which one the focus of numerous campaigns by in its , "Into the Mystic." What- name . The underly- can practice and eventually realize not been seen since. went enlightenment. The energetic body, on to choose and enthrone another international human rights organiza- represented by the prana or vital Tibetan boy, and continues to pro- tions and Tibet Support Groups. Gov- breath, can be said to be the link mote him as Tibet's legitimate Pan- ernments have asked and asked and between the mind and physical body. chen Lama. asked about his health and where- Trul khor involves a coordination of The reasons behind Gedhun abouts. All the while, these efforts physical movement that guides the Choekyi Nyima's detention are are met with deafening silence from vital breath, which in turn carries numerous. High lamas have enor- the boy's keepers in China. the mind. The Sanskrit word for trul mous influence in Tibet. It appears In the Fall of 2000, the first glim- that Beijing's long term goals are to (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 15) Stages of THE DALAI LAMA M ^K ' *■*■'?■ translated by Ven. Lobsang of mind, how to develop compas- Jordhen, Losang Choephel sion and loving-kindness, calm abid- if Ganchenpa, and Jeremy Russell ing, wisdom; and how to establish i • 216 pp., Tibetan text included, ISBN a union of calm abiding and special 1-55939-069-7 $22.95 cloth #STME insight. Stages of The following is an excerpt from MEDITATION the book's introduction. In Stages of Meditation, the Dalai In the words of the Superior THE DALAI LAMA Lama explains the principles of med- , itation in a practice-oriented format If you wish to attain the especially suited to Westerners. unsurpassed enlightenment Based upon the middle section of For yourself and the world, the Bhavanakrama by Kamalasila, a The root is generation of an translation of which is included, this is altruistic thought the most extensive commentary given That is stable and firm like a by the Dalai Lama on this concise but mountain, the perfect view are the fundamen- An all-embracing compassion, tals and lifeblood of the path to high- important meditation handbook. It is And a transcendent wisdom free est enlightenment. At this juncture, a favorite text of the Dalai Lama and of duality. he often takes the opportunity to give we have faith in the doctrine of Lord teachings on it to audiences through- Those of us who desire happiness Buddha and have access to his teach- out the world. In his words, "This text for others and ourselves temporarily ings. We are free from the major can be like a key that opens the door to and in the long term should be moti- obstacles and have met the con- all other major Buddhist scriptures." vated to attain the omniscient state. tributory factors such that we can Topics included are: the nature Compassion, altruistic thought, and (Continued on page 12)

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SPINNING THE MAGICAL be taken into everyday life. In other WHEEL words, one is to use them when the Continued from page 1 meditation in the natural state of mind is unclear, unstable or weak- khor is yantm yoga, which is also ened in someway. They are some- the name by which the trul khor that times prescribed as an aid for the comes from the famous eighth cen- practitioner to 'get back', tury scholar and translator, Vairo- stabilize, or clarify his/her meditation chana, and taught by in the natural state of mind. In this in the West, is known. Both way, one follows the body instruc- terms, trul khor and yantra, have the tions of the exercise, and while the meanings of 'magical,' 'machine,' breath is naturally held, the mind and 'movement'; while yoga (or is held in its state of meditation neljor in Tibetan) can mean 'union,' together with the breath. Then, with 'practice' or, in its deepest sense, the exhalation and the sounds of Ha 'primordial knowledge' or 'under- and Phat, one can break through any standing,' According to Namkhai concepts and obstacles that persist Norbu Rinpoche, "nal means 'orig- and can remain steadily in the natu- inal' or 'authentic,' 'never changing ral state of mind. or modified,' 'the original condition' [and] jor means 'having' or 'discover- My involvement ing this knowledge' or 'understand- I first became acquainted with trul ing.' So the real meaning of yoga is 2 khor almost ten years ago in Tritan that we discover our real conditioa" Norbutse monastery in , In this way, the body is like a under the supervision of Nyima Wang- machine or a tool that is available yal (then or Abbot of the for the practitioner in order to under- monastery). At that time, during the stand one's true nature or real con- A trul khor exercise: 'tolling morning and evening meditation ses- dition. Trul khor practices overtly sions, the monks would practice the utilize body, speech and mind in Dzogchen "breakthrough" or trekchod The trul khor that is taught in an interrelation that is similar to all obstacles so that one and all sen- state. In this way, the mind and vital meditation. Approximately halfway 's Ligmin- what is known in the West as mind- tient beings can be induced to, and breath enter the central channel and through the session, the leader of the cha Institute comes from the "Quint- body practice. The vital breath is remain in, a pure meditative state; conceptual formations are liberated. practice would stand up and guide one essential Instructions of the Oral the aspect of speech or energy the state of . The text states that these exercises cycle of this trul khor, and then return Wisdom of the Magical Wheel from and it is the basis for trul khor, The preliminary cycle starts by also help get rid of different diseases, to the sitting posture to continue with the Great Perfection Oral Trans- as the is crucial for applying the training of the breath balance the elements, bring warmth trekchod until the conclusion with ded- the practice of the different kinds mission of Zhang Zhung" (dzogpa through exercises that warm up and into one's body and even have the ication. They would rotate the cycles of . In fact, the trul chenpo zhang zhung nyen gyu le slightly massage each part of the power of reversing one's aging pro- in each session; i.e., in the morning, khor practices assume, explicitly or body. Through these exercises the cess. Other yogic feats are also the preliminary cycle, at night, one implicitly (depending on the text), Yoga...can mean vital breath is balanced and the mentioned. root cycle, next morning, the other subtle channels are cleansed. The The exercises of the branch cycles that the practitioner is familiar with 'union,' 'practice' or, root cycle, and so forth. Once a year tsa lung practices. Tsa refers to root cycles are the main cycles that continue the process of eliminating in its deepest sense, some would practice trul khor in 'subtle channels' and lung to the vital are practiced to maintain the nat- internal and external hindrances and a 100-day retreat, as prescribed by breath or prana. In other words, tsa 'primordial knowledge' ural state of mind, also sometimes maintaining the unified vital breath Shardza Rinpoche, which is now part lung is crucial in the training and har- or 'understanding.' called exercises that enhance one's in the central channel. The exer- of their curriculum. monizing of the vital breath, which is meditative practice (bog don). These cises of the special cycles are exter- Throughout the years I was able the basis of trul khor. crucial exercises relate to the five nally like a deeper focus on each to receive more instructions from Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche has trul khor shel zhe men ngag), and its elements, and are said to close the part of the body, internally cutting Tenzin Namdak and Tenzin based much of the tsa lung prac- commentary by the famous medita- doorway that is the channel to the off dis-ease, allowing clear aware- Wangyal Rinpoche on how trul khor tices he teaches on the ancient Bon tor and scholar Shardza Tashi Gyalt- five poisons and open the channel ness to arise naturally and immov- is used as an aid to Dzogchen prac- text of the Mother or ma gyu. sen (1859- 1934), who that is the doorway of primordial able wisdom to dawn. tice, as well as going over details The five essential tsa lung exercises also composed Heart Drops ofDhar- wisdom. Thus, the obscurations to It is said that practicing these trul of the exercises with them, and come from the chapter "The Sphere makaya, among many other texts. the natural state are cleared (geg sel) khor exercises strongly nourishes also with His Holiness Lungtok of Elements" (jung we tigle) of the Shardza Rinpoche's commentary is together with the drowsiness and one's receptivity to moments of non- Tenpa'i Nyima, Lopon Tenpa'i Yung- Mother Tantra, and familiarize the called "Magical Wheel, Channels and agitation, which are the main obsta- conceptual awareness and spontane- practitioner with the five kinds of Vital Breath of the Oral Tradition of cles to remaining in that meditative ous self-liberation, which can then (Continued on page 22) breath. Through simple body move- Zhang Zhung" (nyen gyu tsa lung ments, the vital breath guides the trul khor) and is included within mind into particular locations, or his collection of the "Great Treasury , opening and harmonizing of Vast Profound Sky" (yang zab those locations to experiences that dzod chen). The trul khor can support one's meditative prac- description that follows will be tice. These locations and experiences mostly based on the latter. At the also correlate to the five elements end, details on how to get more infor- and the qualities related to them. mation on both traditions will also The Mother Tantra uses the met- be included. aphor of a wild horse for the vital breath and a rider for the mind. The Zhang Zhung Nyen Gyu wild horse is blind so it needs a The trul khor of the Oral Transmis- guide, and the rider is lame so s/he sion of Zhang Zhung contains seven needs help to be carried. They need cycles, each containing five to six each other in order to flow together exercises. Each cycle is ascribed through the paths of the subtle chan- to different teachers of the Zhang nels. The tsa lung practices help Zhung . These masters used to maintain the mind on the breath the trul khor to stabilize their medi- which guides it through the different tative practice and to remove obsta- Sacred and Tibet channels so that the practitioner can cles that disturbed the practitioner's Meetings with , Masters of Meditation, Visits to Monasteries, open and develop the qualities that abiding in the natural state of mind. are beneficial and support his or her These movements are also said to Hermitages, Nunneries and Meditation Caves of Central Tibet practice. strengthen one's physical health and Important Spiritual Sites of Kathmandu and Lhasa In the Vairochana system that Nam- emotional stability. However, trul May 11, 2001 18 days $3150 land cost khai Norbu Rinpoche teaches, there khor is primarily done to develop are eight movements that purify one's one's meditation practice. This is breath (lung sang). These are con- palpable in the opening homage to DIVINE DYADS sidered to be very important prepara- Kuntu Zangpo or , Sacred Geography, Rock Art and Ancient Tibet tory movements for yantra yoga. "who clears the outer and inner Camping at Lake Nam tso on the Great Northern Plateau obstacles." The trul khor movements The Important Spiritual Sites of Lhasa, Trul khor that guide the vital breath to root May 25,2001 18 days $3450 land cost Having trained the vital breath and out poisons and let one's primordial subtle channels, the trul khor move- wisdom shine through were designed ments indicate various postures that by six different masters, each one Our specialty pilgrimages for 2001 feature First Class accommodations, land both alter the flow of the vital breath designing one (and in one case two) cruisers in Tibet, and meditation each day in the spectacular beauty of the Himalayas. by manipulating the subtle channels of the seven cycles. These are classi- No one knows Tibet and Nepal like John Vincent Bellezza, author of two books on and stabilize the mind together with fied into preliminary (ngondro), root the vital breath in the central chan- (tsawa), branch (yenla), and special the civilization and religions of ancient Tibet. He is co-author of lowly Planet Tibet nel. When this occurs, one's aware- (chedrag) cycles. andhas written articles for Arts of Asia, Kailash, TheMirror, and Archaeology ness of the natural state of mind is Before starting the exercises, one magazines, as well as sections of many other Asian travel and trekking guides. His awakened. trains the vital breath, plying the knowledge of the Bon religion, Buddhism and is vast and he is fluent There are many kinds of trul khor- subtle channels—particularly to be practices in the different Tibetan tra- able to hold naturally and relaxed in all the native languages of these areas. John led our last two pilgrimages and was ditions, and they are slowly being in the central channel with a breath loved by all for his tireless commitment, sense of humor, broad knowledge, ability divulged in the West. The yantra that pervades the whole body. 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From a Buddhist view, what thin. Why does this one dress like also not a concentrated state, such itations involve visualization and are love and compassion? that? This person looks aggressive. as we may have when painting, read- recitation. These are a few of Why are they important? That one is showing off." Such self- ing, or doing any activity that inter- the many types of meditation taught Love is the wish for all sentient talk is based on superficial appear- ests us. Nor is it simply being aware in Buddhism. beings (any being with a mind who ances and false assumptions, and it of what we are doing at any particu- is not yet fully enlightened) to have only serves to reinforce prejudice and lar moment. If there are people alive happiness and its causes. Compas- make us feel alienated from others. The Tibetan word for meditation is today who have attained sion is the wish for them to be If we train our mind to look deeper gom. This has the same verbal root as Buddhahood, why don't they and to recognize that each person is free of suffering and its causes. We "to habituate" or "to familiarize." Med- tell us who they are and just like us in wanting happiness and itation means habituating ourselves work over time to cultivate these demonstrate their clairvoy- feelings towards all beings equally— not wanting pain, then we will feel to constructive, realistic, and benefi- ant powers to generate faith ourselves, those we know and those a common bond with everyone and cial emotions and attitudes. It builds we don't. will be able to wish everyone well up good habits of the mind. Medita- in others? Why do the great Love and compassion benefit our- equally. Needless to say, such an atti- tion is used to transform our thoughts masters all deny having spiri- selves and others. With them, we tude must be cultivated over time. We and views so that they are more com- tual realizations? feel in touch with and connect to all cannot simply think this a few times passionate and correspond to reality. One of the principal qualities of living beings. Feelings of alienation and expect all our biases to instantly an enlightened being is humility. It by . 160 pp., and despair vanish and are replaced disappear! How do we learn to medi- would be out of character for Bud- ISBN 1-55939-153-7 $12.95 #BUBE with optimism. When we act with We are creatures of habit and tate? What kinds of medita- dhas to boast about their attain- such feelings, those in our immedi- need to put effort into pulling our- tion are there? ments and to egotistically gather ate environment benefit from being selves out of habitual judgments, These days many people teach med- disciples. By their genuine respect Duddhism for Beginners answers near a kind person. Our family feels emotional responses, and behaviors itation and spiritual paths, but we for all beings and their willingness the fundamental questions and issues the difference, as do our colleagues, towards others. Each moment of our should examine them well and not just to learn from everyone, great spiri- that arise in the minds of modern friends, and people we encounter life is a new one with the opportunity excitedly jump into something. Some tual masters set a good example for Western individuals who are new to during the day. Developing love and to experiment and do things differ- people think that they can invent their us. We ordinary beings tend to show this tradition of practical spirituality, compassion is one way we can con- ently. Each time we meet someone own way to meditate and don't need off our qualities and even brag about written in clear and engaging lan^ tribute to world peace. In addition we have an opportunity to connect, to learn from a skilled teacher. This is talents and achievements that we do guage, this book presents the Bud- it leaves many good imprints on to give and exchange kindness. If very unwise. If we wish to meditate, not have. Advanced practitioners are dhist approach to the fundamental our so that our spiritual only we would wake up and take we must first receive instruction from the opposite: they remain humble. issues and concerns of daily life. practice progresses better and we advantage of each opportunity, for a qualified teacher. Listening to teach- The Buddha forbade his followers Thubten Chodron guides us become more receptive to realizing so many exist each day! ings given by a reliable source like the to display their clairvoyant or mirac- through the basic tenets of Bud- the path to enlightenment. Buddha is to our advantage, because ulous powers unless circumstances What is meditation? dhism, encouraging and instructing these teachings have been studied deemed it absolutely necessary, and us in how to live a more peaceful, Buddhism talks about loving Nowadays meditation is sometimes by scholars and practiced by skilled they were not allowed to talk about mindful and satisfying life. She untan- all beings impartially. Is this confused with other activities. Med- meditators who have attained results them. There are several reasons for gles our confusions and leads us itation is not simply relaxing the possible? throughout the centuries. In this way, this. If one has clairvoyant powers through the most basic aspects of body and mind. Nor is it imagining we can establish that the lineage of and displays them, one's pride could this rich, living spiritual tradition. Yes, it is. This involves looking beyond being a successful person with won- superficial appearances into others' teachings and meditation practice is increase and this would be detrimen- "Thubten Chodron has presented derful possessions, good relation- hearts and recognizing that each sen- valid and worthy of being practiced. tal to one's practice. Also, others the Buddhist view on essential ships, appreciation from others, and tient being wants to be happy and Such a practice was not merely con- issues of ...a fame. This is merely daydreaming to avoid suffering as intensely as we cocted according to someone's whim. tremendous resource for those about objects of attachment. Medi- "This book is written do. In this way, all sentient beings First, we listen to teachings and interested in Buddhist practice." tation is not sitting in the full are equal. Continually familiarizing deepen our understanding by think- for people wanting to —KARMA LEKSHE TSOMO, Author position, with an arrow-straight back our mind with this view deflates the ing about them. Then, through med- understand basic and President of Sakyadhita, Inter- and a holy expression on our face. judgmental, critical mind that loves itation we integrate what we have national Association of is a mental activity. Even Buddhist principles and to pick out faults in others. For exam- learned with our mind. For example, Women if the body is in perfect position, if we hear teachings on how to develop how to integrate them ple, when we are waiting in a line, our mind is running wild thinking We have included a sample of the we comment to ourselves about the impartial love for all beings. Next, into their lives...it will about objects of attachment or anger, questions and answers from Bud- people around us, "This one is too we check up and investigate whether be of much benefit to dhism for Beginners. we're not meditating. Meditation is that is possible. We come to under- stand each step in the practice. Then, its readers." we build up this good habit of the -THE DALAI LAMA mind by integrating it with our being Who, Me Write a Book? and training ourselves in the various might get superstitious and think steps leading to the experience of that clairvoyant powers are the goal How Buddhism for Beginners Came About impartial love. That is meditation. of the path. In fact, they are a side Meditationis of two general types: effect and are useful only if one has by BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON years, I've collected additional questions and added stabilizing and analytical. The former the proper motivation of impartial I had been in just a few days when a new chapters on topics such as socially engaged is designed to develop concentration loving-kindness for all. In addition, if young man appeared at my door. "Can I ask you some Buddhism, emotions, and family. Buddhism for and the latter to develop understand- a Buddha, with a body made of radi- questions about Buddhism?" he queried. We sat down Beginners is the result. ing and insight. Within these two ant light, suddenly appeared on the and began to talk. Some of his questions were those Asking questions is healthy. It enables us to clarify broad categories, the Buddha taught street, people would be so shocked also asked by Westerners new to Buddhism. Others doubts and gain new information. Many people have a wide variety of meditation tech- that they couldn't pay attention to were unique to Asians who had grown up in societies similar questions, and asking our questions is generally niques, and the lineages of these are that Buddha's teachings. It is more where Buddhism and the old folk religions were often appreciated by fellow students who are too shy to ask! extant today. An example of stabiliz- skillful for those who have attained mixed, at least in the minds of the general population. Nevertheless, spiritual practice is more about ing meditation is focusing our mind high levels of the path to appear in As I began teaching in Singapore, I noticed that many holding questions than finding answers. Seeking on our breath and observing all the ordinary form. We may notice that people had the same questions. one correct answer often comes from a wish to sensations that occur as we breathe. they have exceptional qualities, but Soon thereafter, another man came to see me, make life—which is basically fluid—into something This calms our mind and frees it the fact that they look just like us and in the course of our discussion he said, "We certain and fixed. This often leads us to rigidity, from its usual chatter, enabling us allows us to feel closer to them. It need to hear about the Buddha's teachings in every- closed-mindedness, and intolerance. On the other to be more peaceful in our daily life gives us the confidence that we too day English, a clear explanation without a lot of hand, holding a question—exploring its many facets and not to worry so much. The visu- can develop the same enlightened and Sanskrit terms that we don't understand. Please over time-puts us in touch with the mystery of life. alized image of the Buddha may also qualities that they have. write a book that will help us. In Singapore, we have Holding questions accustoms us with the ungrasp- be used as the object upon which the tradition of publishing Buddhist books for free able nature of life and enables us to understand we stabilize our mind and develop Can people be reborn as distribution. I'd like to contribute so that you can things from a broad range of perspectives. Thus, concentration. While some non-Bud- animals and animals as write a book." although answers are seemingly given to questions dhist traditions suggest looking at people? How is that karmi- a flower or candle to develop con- As "luck" (i.e., karma) would have it, without my in this book, we must contemplate both, turning cally possible? centration, this is generally not rec- asking someone gave me a computer. "I just thought them over again and again so we see them from Yes. Based on our actions, our minds this would be useful to you," she said. So I got the many sides and integrate them into our lives. ommended by Buddhist traditions because meditation is an activity of are attracted toward certain types of "hint" and began writing. I'd never thought of writing Buddhism for Beginners is designed for people our mental consciousness, not our when we die. It may seem a book, principally because all my English papers in who are interested in Buddhism as well as those sense consciousness. difficult to imagine that a human high school and college had come back covered with who have studied or practiced it for years and still Other help us to con- being could be rebom as an animal,. red ink from my professors' pens. Nevertheless, I wonder about various points. The way some of the trol anger, attachment, and jealousy but if we consider the fact that began to type away, first writing down the commonly initial material on Buddhism was translated decades by developing positive and realistic some people act worse than animals, asked questions I had heard and then soliciting from ago has led to misinterpretations even among those attitudes toward other people. These it doesn't seem so farfetched. For students other questions and topics about which who teach Buddhism at the high school and college are instances of analytical or "check- example, animals kill only when they they were curious. Having collected a sizable number levels. I hope that this book will help those teachers ing" meditation. Other examples are are threatened or hungry, while some of questions, I set about responding to them, and and their students. reflecting on our precious human human beings kill for sport, fame, or to ensure that my responses corresponded to the His Holiness the Dalai Lama kindly wrote the life, , and the emp- power. If someone's mind habitually Buddha's teachings, gave the manuscript to several foreword. Chapters cover topics such as the essence tiness of inherent existence. Here goes in a certain direction, it makes trusted friends to read and comment upon. of Buddhism; who is the Buddha; love and com- we practice thinking in constructive sense that his or her body could cor- The book was initially published in Singapore passion; meditation; impermanence and suffering; ways in order to gain proper under- respond to that mental state in a in 1988 with the title / Wonder Why. It was a big selflessness and emptiness; science, rebirth, and standing and eventually go beyond future life. hit, and quickly had to creation; karma; dying, death, and the intermediate Similarly, animals can be reborn conceptual thought. reprint it several times. Much to my surprise, the state; Buddhist traditions; ; steps along Purification meditations cleanse as humans. Although it's difficult for book benefited people in a way I hadn't anticipated. the path; working with emotions; Dharma in daily the imprints of negative actions most animals to do many positive Even today, when I visit Singapore, people come up life; social activism and ethical issues; women and and stop nagging feelings of guilt. actions—it's hard to teach a dog to to me and thank me for writing that book. "It clari- the Dharma; monks, nuns and lay practitioners; meditate or to offer community ser- Meditating on a —a perplexing fied so many of my doubts and explained Buddhist spiritual teachers; family and children; shrines and vice—it is possible. For this reason, puzzle designed to break our usual offerings; prayer, ritual and dedication. ■ Tibetans take their animals when principles clearly and simply," they say. Over the fixed conceptions—is done in some (Ch'an) traditions. Some med- (Continued on page 19)

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"Shabkar's life is the world of the would allow anyone else to achieve in nonessential activities; as a sign of through his teachings the minds of Buddhist adept, a world of intense the same result. having accomplished certain yogic the people would be turned toward self-discipline, but also of humor, Shabkar was born in 1781 among practices, he wore a white shawl the holy Dharma vision and joy....Shabkar's wit and the Nyingmapa yogins of the Rekong rather than the traditional red shawl, Wandering as a homeless yogin playfulness, his magnificent flights region in , the remote north- although he continued to wear the teaching all beings from bandits to Tlie A tifnbijogwgH y of imagination, his persistence in east province of Greater Tibet. These patched lower robe characteristic of wild animals, Shabkar's pilgrimages TlBETA^ exposing all hypocrisy-these are yogins were renowned for their a fully ordained monk. This rather brought him as far as Nepal, where, the qualities that suffuse his work." mastery of the Secret Mantrayana unconventional attire occasionally in the Kathmandu Valley, he cov- —MATTHEW KAPSTEIN, The Univer- practices and gathered in their thou- attracted sarcastic comments from ered the entire spire of the Bodhnath sity of Chicago sands to engage in meditations and strangers, to whom Shabkar would with the gold his devotees had rituals. They were much admired, reply with humorous songs. offered him. Translator's Introduction and sometimes feared, for their mag- Shabkar left his native land behind In 1828, at the age of forty-seven, The autobiography of Lama Shabkar, ical powers. The yogins of Rekong and traveled south of Rekong to meet Shabkar returned to Amdo, where he a work known and loved through- were also famous for their hair, often his main teacher, the Dharma King tirelessly helped others through his out Tibet, is probably second only to six feet long, which they wore coiled Ngakyi Wangpo. Ngakyi Wangpo was extraordinary compassion. He spent translated by that of Jetsun Milarepa in popularity. on the top of their heads. a learned and accomplished Mongo- the last twenty years of his life teach- foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama It is a simple and moving account of From a very early age, Shabkar lian king, said to be an incarnation ing disciples, promoting peace in 712pp., ISBN 1-55939-154-5 the life of a wandering hermit, from showed a strong inclination toward of Marpa the Translator, who had the area, and practicing meditation $27.95 #LISH childhood until his ultimate spiritual the contemplative life. Even his child- renounced the remnants of the vast in retreat at various sacred places, realization. hood games were related to the kingdom of Gushri Khan and become primarily at his hermitage in Tashi- Shabkar describes all the steps of teachings of Lord Buddha. By the age a prominent Nyingmapa master. khyil. The Life of Shabkar has long his spiritual path, culminating in the of six or seven, he had already devel- As Shabkar says of him, "He had Oral traditions recotmt even more been recognized by Tibetans as one teachings of the Great Perfection, oped a strong desire to practice. crossed the ocean of the knowledge stories of this great yogin's life of the masterworks of their religious Dzogchen. Like Milarepa, of whom Visions, similar to those experienced of the scriptures and sciences and than the present autobiography. For heritage. he was said to be an incarnation, his in advanced Dzogchen practice, realized the natural state, the pro- instance, they say that Shabkar fed Shabkar Tsogdruk Rangdrol teachings, advice, and accounts of came to him naturally. found and luminous vajra essence. hundreds of beggars, asking them to devoted himself to many years of spiritual experiences are expressed At fifteen years of age, Shabkar Because I saw all his actions as pure gather stones to make 5 in meditation in solitary retreat after in the form of songs. In Amdo, his felt a strong desire to "pray to the and did whatever he asked, he came return. When invited to teach, Shab- his inspired youth and early training native province, excerpts of Shab- precious master Padmasamb- to think of me as a heart-son. There- kar would agree to come, provided in the province of Am do under the kar's life were often read to the dying hava, the source of blessings." He fore, he gave me all the pith instruc- that the benefactors also fed all guidance of several extraordinary instead of the Thodrol, the recited one million Vajra Guru man- tions of the Old and New Translation the beggars who accompanied him. Buddhist masters. With determina- so-called Tibetan Book of the Dead. tras and had auspicious , such schools. The horde of beggars would usually tion and courage, he mastered the The story of Shabkar's life illus- as of flying through the air, seeing After receiving complete instruc- arrive first, followed by Shabkar him- highest and most esoteric practices trates the complete path of Buddhist the sun and moon rising simultane- tions from the Dharma King, Shab- self on foot, leaning on the famous of the Tibetan tradition of the Great practice. To begin with, he dem- ously, finding jewel treasures, and kar practiced for five years in the walking stick he used to call his Perfection. He then wandered far onstrates the exemplary path of a so forth. "From then on," he wrote, wilderness of Tseshung, where his "horse," which itself was the subject and wide over the Himalayan region perfect practitioner: having become "by the grace of Guru Rinpoehe, meditation experiences and realiza- of some of his songs. expressing his realization. disillusioned with worldly activities, I became filled with intense devo- tion flourished. He then meditated The reputation of Shabkar, the Shabkar's autobiography vividly he seeks a spiritual master, develops tion to the guru, affection toward for three years on a small island, perfect hermit, spread far and wide, reflects the values and visionary confidence in him and follows his my Dhanr.a friends, compassion for Tsonying, the "Heart of the Lake," inspiring another great renunciate, imagery of , as instructions. By practicing with com- sentient beings, and pure percep- in the Kokonor, the Blue Lake of Patrul Rinpoehe, to travel from well as the social and cultural life of plete dedication, in the end he him- tion toward the teachings. I had the Amdo. There he experienced numer- to Amdo to meet him. Unfortunately, early nineteenth-century Tibet. self becomes an enlightened master good fortune to accomplish without ous dreams and visions of and after Patrul had gone only halfway capable of contributing immensely "Regarded by many as the greatest obstacles whatever Dharma practice . he heard that Shabkar had passed to the welfare of other beings. Shab- after Milarepa to gain enlight- I undertook." His search for sacred places took away, whereupon he prostrated him- kar's account of his progress along enment in one lifetime,..a source At the age of sixteen, he com- him to many other solitary retreats: self a hundred times in the direction the spiritual path is so straight- of inspiration to Buddhist practi- pleted a one year retreat during the glaciers of Machen, the sacred of Amdo and sang a supplication tioners and general readers alike." forward, heartfelt, and unaffected which he recited the mantra of Man- caves of the White Rock Monkey For- for Shabkar's swift rebirth. He then that one is encouraged to believe —THE DALAI LAMA jushri ten million times and experi- tress, the arduous pilgrimage of the added, "Compassion and love are that similar deep faith and diligence enced auspicious dreams and signs. Ravines of Tsari, , and the root of Dharma. I think that "Through the blessing of this prac- the Lapchi Snow Range. He spent there was no one more compassion- tice," he said, "I gained a general many years in the very caves where ate than Shabkar in this world. I had understanding of the depth and Milarepa and other saints had lived nothing special to ask, no teachings breadth of the teachings." Shabkar and meditated. to request from him, no teaching to then met Jamyang Gyatso, a master Shabkar's given names were offer him; I simply wanted to gather whom he venerated greatly and of Jampa Chbdar, "The Loving One Who some by seeing his face." ■ whom he later had visions and Spreads the Dharma," and Tsogdruk dreams. Rangdrol, "Self-liberation of the Six Despite his deep affection for his Senses." He became renowned as mother and respect for his family, Shabkar Lama, the "White Footprint Dharma Books Shabkar managed to resist their Lama," because he spent years in repeated requests that he marry. meditation at Mount Kailash above in French He eventually left home in order Milarepa's Cave of Miracles, near the to pursue wholeheartedly his spiri- famous White Footprint, one of the French reading Tibetan Buddhists tual aims. 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A Westerner's Glance Inside the Great Monastery of Sera Jey Part II: Photos of Daily Life

by DEVON COTTRELL HOLMES study of Tantra and related ritual A Day of Monastic Life and ANDREW HOLMES aspects of the Dharma. In the morning the monks attend Photographs by SARA SHAPIRO Every year, approximately 20 to the Assembly Hall at 5:30 am. After 25 monk scholars from Sera Jey the Assembly Hall, monks memorize In 1959, His Holiness the Dalai graduate as after success- scripture until 9:00 am. At 9:00 a.m. Lama took asylum in India and was fully completing thorough written the bell rings for debating sessions followed by 100,000 Tibetan refu- and debate examinations taken over until 10:30 a.m. The monks attend gees. After years in transit camps, a period of several days. classes from about 1:00 p.m. until the Tibetans who survived were At the end of each year there is 4:30 p.m. After 6:00 p.m. students transferred to refugee settlements. an annual examination where monks attend debate session until 10:30 p.m. In 1974, the south Indian State are required to take both written and After debating, the monks return to of Karnataka gave two hundred oral tests in debating skills. Marks their own rooms and continue to elderly monks from Sera Jey Mon- are given and promotions are made memorize what they learned in the astery 200 acres of land on which to accordingly higher classes. morning. to live in Bylakuppe. The elderly monks cleared the jungle land amidst snakes, tigers, and herds of wild elephants. They suffered malnour- ishment and the majority of them contracted tuberculosis. It took about three years to cut down the trees. The monks then planted much of the land with fruits and vegetables, primarily corn as it could be sold Above left: Entrance gate to the Sera Jey Main Assembly Hall. to buy other food supplies. At the Above right: Monks leaving the Main Assembly Hall. same time, they built a hall for living quarters. These brave pioneers found the strength to carry on through the inspiration of H.H. the Dalai Lama. Through their incredible efforts, their goals were realized, and a new era began, preserving and protecting the -I. . .* t^flfrfrl^jjt . i^g^gSSSflSfci- .<*.>. unique Tibetan Buddhist traditions and culture in exile. In 1974 when the refugee monks arrived, the land was a jungle inhabited by The greatest number of the stu- snakes, tigers and wild elephants. Fields cleared and planted with corn by the dents at Sera Jey escaped from first pioneers of the new Sera Jey have been covered with buildings to house View of new Sera Jey Main Assembly Hall and the older assembly hall, Sera Tibet; others are orphans. Many are the incoming refugess. Lachi, to its right. from remote Northeastern border regions such as Arunachal Pradesh and Ladakh. The refugees are still pouring into Sera Jey from Tibet. By 1985 the monk population had risen from the original 200 to 800; by 1991 it was up to 1,900 and now in the fall of 2000 Sera Jey has a total monk population of 3,200. The Monastery cannot keep up with the influx of new monks. The monks' quarters are severely over- crowded. We saw monks in their twenties, three to a room with barely enough space for three beds. The Monastery is not only the monks' residence, but is also their Roof of the Main Assembly Hall university where their traditional program of study—leading to the highest geshe degree—will take from Monk studying in his room. 15 to 20 years. For the monks, the time from dawn to midnight is engaged in saying prayers, memorizing scrip- tures, and studying voluminous philosophical treatises and commen- taries. The rural atmosphere of Byla- kuppe is peaceful and quiet. Fields which were once planted in corn by the first pioneers of the new Sera Jey have been covered over with buildings to house the incoming refugees. The highest degree conferred on a monk in a monastery is a "Geshe" degree. It is roughly equivalent to a Western "Doctor of Divinity" degree. Sandals of the monks at the entranceway to the Main Assembly Hall. The side After graduating as a Geshe, one can door (left side of photo) leads to the upper floors. The New Sera Jey Assembly then attend one of the two Tantric Hall, funded by donors from abroad, was consecrated by H.H. the Dalai Lama Colleges for an additional two year Monks in the courtyard debating the fine points of philosophy.

6 SNOW LION WINTER '01 NEWSLETTER Young monk pumps water at the well.

Young monks at the Sera Jey School, established in 1984. Six hundred students study traditional religious and philosphical subjects, as well as Western subjects such as science and math. In 1998, the Central Board of Secondary Education for India granted an affiliation status to the school. The is the first time in Tibetan history that a school within the framework of a monastic system has been granted affiliation status by the Central Board of Education in India.

The Kitchen at Sera Jey The kitchen is run by three monks who are appointed by the members of the assembly as leaders. These leaders serve for three years and are paid a very small stipend. Along with these three leaders, there are seven people, some of whom are volun- teers, and some who are permanent. As it is impossible to run the kitchen, which prepares food for 3,200 people, with only seven work- ers, an addition fifty monks (half Chopping tomatoes. senior and half younger) provide assistance on a rotational basis. They have to attend the kitchen in the morning starting at 2:00 a.m. If they are late an hour, they must repeat The monastery cannot keep up with the influx of new monks the work for an additional day!

The Problem of Hunger The Monastery administration endea- vours to provide one mid-day meal to each of the 3,200 monks. This is pro- vided for by a capital fund. The evening meal is being funded by donations, as is breakfast. With the increase in newly arrived refugees, the need for donations increases. Please help in this effort to pro- vide morning tea and bread to the 3,200 monks of Sera Jey Monastery.

Stirring the rice with a huge wooden paddle.

Shoe repairs.

Monks are required to remain celibate and fully devote their entire Cooking flat bread on a long grill. life to study and spiritual practice.

Younger monk cuts the hair of a senior monk.

Empty shelves at the Sera Hospital. The little hospital was immaculate. There was a photo ofH.H. the Dalai Lama in every room. When we were there two years ago, the hospital had no antibiotics (too expensive) and no dental care. Hepatitis Bis a serious problem and there are TB patients in the hospital. Eating lunch.

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DEPARTMENT OF RELIGION AND CULTURE Central Tibetan Administration of H.H. the Dalai Lama

To Whom It May Concern:

This Is to certify that the Sera-7ey Support Committee was formed with the mission of raising fund for providing breakfast to nearly 3000 monks studying at Sera Jey Monastery in South India. It b a registered non-profit American organisation.

Sera-Jey monastery Is one of the biggest monasteries in exile giving free monastic education to young Tibetan monks and also non-Tibetan students. Most of the Tibetan monks are new arrivals from Tibet. 3,200 monks do not Sera Jey's doors are We recommend any monetary contribution to the above committee in order have enough to eat. open and the Monastery to carry out their humanitarian assistance successfully. Since 1959 thousands has made heroic efforts of monks have fled Tibet. to provide food, shelter Each year the number and health care for the 3bsang4Chedup of refugee monks enter- continuing stream of March 2, 2000 Secretary ing the re-built Monastery incoming refugee monks. of Sera Jey has The burden increased. is enormous, and the In 1974 Sera Jey Monastery is still strug- A letter from the Dept. of Religion and began with 200 monks gling to provide adequate Culture, Central Tibetan Administration of and the numbers have housing, food, and health H.H. The Dalai Lama, Dharamsala regarding risen to 3,200 in 2000. care to the ever increasing the SJSC morning tea and bread program, However, even after number of new arrivals. recommending "any monetary contribution to more than 40 years in Please help in this effort to the above committee in order to carry out exile, the monks still do improve the conditions for their humanitarian assistance successfully." not have enough food. the monks at Sera Jey. Ganachwi Kyishong Oharam*al«-1762t5. Distt, Kengra, H,P. India. Phone; (01892) 22685, 26006, 25006

HISTORY OF SERA JEY 15th century with the purpose THE SERA JEY monks. The short term goal is to MONASTERY of preserving the Buddhist SUPPORT feed the monks now; the long is one of the tradition in general, and in term goal is to establish a capital three largest Tibetan Monaster- particular, the teachings and COMMITTEE fund of 1.2 million dollars, the ies of the order in the instructions of the great Lama was founded in 1999 as a interest on which will provide the world, founded in 1419 A.D. by Tsong Khapa. i.-,VXVXl»»»Bl .._..__...... charitable non-profit organiza- monks breakfast in perpetuity. one of the principal disciples of Please help preserve this tion whose first priority is to help We are seeking philanthropists Lama Tsong Khapa. Within Sera Monastery in exile by making the Monastery provide Morning who would be interested in there are two colleges, Sera Jey a donation for morning tea and Tea and Bread for all the helping us reach this goal. View from the top of the steps of and Sera Mey. Sera Jey is the bread for the 3,200 monks of the Assembly Hall older and was established in the Sera Jey. How You Can Help Tibetan Monks in Exile "THE MORNING TEA AND BREAD PROGRAM" The first priority of the Sera Jey Support Committee is to help feed the monks of Sera Jey Monastery. We would like to provide a morning cup of tea and a piece of bread each day. Tea and bread for one monk costs $.08 (eight cents U.S. depending on the exchange rate). $256 will feed all 3,200 monks morning tea and bread for one day. If you can, please help us reach our goal. In appreciation, all donors will receive a color group photo of all the Sera Jey Monks signed by a Monastery representative.

YES, I WOULD LIKE TO FEED THE MONKS OF SERA JEY MORNING TEA AND BREAD. Enclosed is my donation for: $ ; . $1-499—Supporter • $500-999—-Benefactor • $1,000-4;999—Patron • $5,000 and above—Guardian I would prefer supporting the monks by the month. ($30 a month) First payment enclosed.

Checks may be made out to: SERA JEY SUPPORT COMMITTEE. Your donation is tax-deductible. Mail to: Sera Jey Support Committee, Attention:Tea and Bread, 117 Madison Circle, Horseheads, NY 14845 USA

NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: e-mail: I am interested in helping the Sera Jey Support Committee. Please contact me.

Sera Jey Support Committee 117 Madison Circle ERA JEY SUPPORT COMMITTEE Horseheads, NY 14845 USA Phone:607-796-9111 SJSC is a non-profit corporation approved by the I.R.S. under Section 501 (c) (3) and registered email: [email protected] with the Office of the Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, NY, NY 10271. Financial and Registration information may be obtained from that address and/or from the address at left. f/SL,f2000

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ti >.(< NEWS Report on the 6th Western Monastic Buddhist Conference by VEN. TENZIN KACHO cosmetically we try to sustain youth "Death" in the "Death of the Monas- Friend". She began her talk with the sion at Buddhist gatherings focus Assisted by: Sister Jitindriya, Rev. and push away the reality of age tic." I prefaced my talk saying that view that the Four Messengers can more on particular interests and con- Kusala, Rev. Meido, Pasanno, in the hopes of remaining youthful. the focus was on the difficulties be seen as opportunities for awaken- cerns of laypersons and lay teach- Ven. and Ven. Karma Living in a monastery, we don't have and concerns of the Western monas- ing; that we don't usually see them ers; the purpose of this conference Lekshe Tsomo to be compelled to engage in our life tics today, and presented some of that way, but instead we see them is to meet and share monastic con- and in aging in this way. He spoke of the encounters and views of lay as things to avoid. Because we don't cerns and to enjoy the company of Reverend Master Eko Little and enjoying being older and of the satis- Buddhists and lay Dharma teachers see suffering (dukkha), as an oppor- others who have gone forth. This the monks at Shasta Abbey hosted faction of monastic life. Discussion toward monastics. Some persons tunity to awaken, as a 'sign' pointing fundamentally different orientation the 6th conference of Western Bud- focused on how the natural process view monasticism as an austere self- out the truth of the way things are, highlights the importance of holding dhist monastics for the third consec- of aging is accepted and appreciated centered practice and monastics as we continue to wander aimlessly in monastic conferences as much as utive time. It took place from Friday more as we deepen our practice and escapists not able to cope in society. samsara. Dukkha is a sign that can possible at monasteries. The purity October 20 to Monday, October 23, study of the Dharma. Reflection and Also mentioned were the comments lead to liberation if we don't despair. of the (monastery), this 2000, in Mt. Shasta, California blessing were held at the beginning of the head of a national Buddhist She suggested that if the Buddha had time the hospitality we enjoyed at This was the largest gathering and end of every session, offered by organization (whose name was not not awakened to dukkha in seeing Shasta Abbey, lends a priceless sup- ever, with greater diversity. There monastics from different traditions. mentioned) who feels that there are the earlier signs, he might not have port to our gathering. was representation from the Chinese, Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo only two jewels left in Buddhism 'seen' the Samana—the sign of the The participants expressed deep Japanese, Korean, Thai, Tibetan and (Tibetan tradition), assistant profes- anymore; that the has degen- renunciate would not have meant appreciation for the rewards of the Vietnamese traditions. There were sor of Theology and Religious Stud- erated in Asia and is not accepted much to him. She quoted from many Sixth Monastic Conference. Our time four abbots among the twenty-six ies at the University of San Diego, in the West. Some persons comment sources in the Pali Suttas. As worldly together is brief, but precious as participants. Some persons had been spoke on the topic of "Sickness." that there is no need for a monastic beings we are intoxicated with youth, the program brings together studies, ordained well over two decades and She related her personal experiences Sangha. I also noted that there were health, beauty and life, we don't traditions, inspiration and wisdom the newest monastic was ordained with sickness while pursuing her no monastic presenters at the "3rd from America's diverse Buddhist cul- just months ago. Dharma studies in India and other Annual Buddhism in America Con- tural traditions. The very fact of six The conference theme was "The countries. Some years ago in India, ference" held in October 2000 in Because we don't see monastic traditions gathering testi- Four Messengers", the sights Prince while viewing land sites for a nun- Colorado. These views stimulated suffering (dukkha), as fies to the gradual deepening of the Siddhartha saw when he explored nery, Ven. Lekshe was bitten by a some fruitful discussion. In general, Dharma roots in Western soil. The the world outside the palace gates poisonous viper. She spoke graphi- although concerned, the participants an opportunity to historic significance of our gather- revealing the signs of aging, sick- cally about her three-month hospi- were optimistic and felt that we awaken, as a 'sign' ing, the community we create, and ness, death and the spiritual seeker. tal ordeal in India and Mexico, and need to continue our efforts to study, pointing out the truth the merit and virtue generated when We used this as a presentation focus the difficulties that even seasoned practice and conduct ourselves well. of the way things are, the Buddha's Sangha gathers in har- in our life as monastics. practitioners may experience when With time, as we foster Dharma mony is truly an occasion for rejoic- Most guests arrived at the Abbey confronted by intense pain and the friendships with lay people and par- we continue to wander ing! on Friday evening to the welcome uncertainties of serious illness. She ticipate in Buddhist gatherings, the aimlessly in samsara. We have set the dates for the introduction and opening by Rev. described the traditional Tibetan presence and value of monastics will Dukkha is a sign that 7th Western Monastic Conference for Master Eko, Abbot of Shasta Abbey explanation of illness and its causes, naturally come to be recognized in can lead to liberation October 19-22, 2001, with the theme (Japanese Soto Zen tradition) and and presented a variety of Buddhist this country. Excellent training and tentatively set as "Monastic Ordina- , co-Abbot of Abhay- practices that can be helpful for continued guidance is key before if we don't despair. tion and Training." We encourage agiri Monastery (Thai tradition). transforming our attitudes toward one takes ordination and especially other western Buddhist monastics to Everyone was invited to attend the illness, coping with pain, and using in the early years of one's life as a join us next year and thank the Amer- evening vespers service and medita- the experience of illness as an oppor- monastic. see their impermanent and unstable ican Buddhist Congress for tion with the resident monastics. In tunity for practice. Ven. Heng Sure, Director of the nature. The monk Ratthapala was some financial assistance for travel the early mornings many attended On Sunday morning two partici- Berkeley Buddhist Monastery, a asked, "Why have you gone forth to this 6* conference. the morning services and medita- pants shared the topic of "Death." branch of the City of Ten Thousand when you have not suffered the four tion in the Meditation and Ceremony Rev. Kusala (Vietnamese Zen tradi- Buddhas (Chinese Chan tradition), kinds of loss?", that is, of health, youth, wealth, and family. He replied Bhikshuni Tenzin Kacho is a fourth- Halls. tion) spoke on the recent passing of spoke on the Samana, the spiritual generation American of Japanese The services at Shasta Abbey are his teacher, the late Ven. Dr. Havan- seeker and started by having each in the manner of a teaching he had heard from the Buddha: that life is ancestry. She was ordained by sung in English, set to Gregorian pola Ratanasara, eminent master and person share the signs or triggers HH the Dalai Lama in 1985 and chant melodic by the late Rever- scholar from Sri Lanka. The late ven- that set each of us on to become unstable and there is no shelter or protection in any world. Ananda, received higher ordination in 1994 end Master Jiyu-Kennett who estab- erable monk had founded the Ameri- monastics. This gave people a chance by Ven. Dr. Karuna Dharma and lished Shasta Abbey in 1970. The can Buddhist Congress, the Buddhist to express themselves and it was the Buddha's attendant, said that association with good friends (those Ven. Dr. Rdlanasara. She held Die services are uniquely beautiful and Sangha Council of Southern Cali- skillful for it allowed everyone an post of Executive Secretary for the many participants looked forward fornia, and numerous other organi- opportunity to speak. He then pre- who encourage and help us on the Path) constituted half of the holy life, Buddhist Sangha Council of South- to returning to the Abbey for these zations and schools in the United sented ways of according with the ern California and is currently services. States and Sri Lanka. He spoke of Dharma and of the signs and form of and the Buddha commented that the whole of holy life is association with resident teacher at Thubten Shed- Saturday morning the first gath- the incredible teaching Dr. Ratana- the Samana. The evening before he rup Ling center, established by Ven. ering was on the topic of "Aging" sara gave through his acceptance of had translated the "Poem in Praise good friends. Good friendship is the forerunner and necessitates the aris- Geshe Tsultim Gyellsen, in Colo- and Rev. Daishin from Shasta Abbey approaching death and in mindfully of the Sangha" by rado Springs, Colorado. She is the (Japanese Soto Zen tradition) pre- releasing his responsibilities, turning Emperor Shunzhi (mid 17* century) ing of the Noble Eight-Fold Path. Every session was purposely cre- lay Buddhist chaplain at the US sented his experiences of being in away from this life and looking in and read it to us. He shared how Air Force Academy ("lay chaplain" the monastery most of his adult life. direction of his rebirth. Rev. Kusala the internal signs of the Samana ated with sufficient time for discus- sion after the presentations to allow as she is not an enlisted service He spoke of growing up and aging said of Dr. Ratanasara, "He taught were the combination of blessings questions, concerns, and dialogue in person in the military) and attends in the monastery as he has been me the need to turn away from and wisdom; that blessings without depth. It was encouraging to voice, University in Boulder, ordained for twenty-six years. He everything in this lifetime as death wisdom was like an elephant with a and listen to others' personal views. Colorado, m started his talk by relating a recent approaches and make ready for the necklace and wisdom without bless- Most of us have very busy lives alone visit to the local bank where he next. 'Don't be attached,' he would ings was like an (one who has noticed that no one had gray hair. say; 'It only leads to more suffer- attained liberation) with an empty or in monasteries, and it is a true joy to spend some time in engaging con- Was it that everyone was young or ing.'" Rev. Kusala also addressed bowl. Blessings come from making versations and learning about other [Snow Lion has recently printed a just appearing young? In our Amer- the theme of dealing with grief as others happy. monastics' lives. Our gathering truly book on the Bhikshuni vows called ican society we deny and defy old monastics. Monday morning Sister Jitindriya felt like a conference for and by Choosing Simplicity. See page 24 age. We are a culture addicted to I, Tenzin Kacho (Tibetan tradi- from Abhayagiri Monastery (Thai monastics. Often topics of discus- for further details.] youthful appearance. Surgically and tion), spoke on a different aspect of tradition) presented "the Spiritual

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Shangrila, by dictionary definition The Zhang Zhung empire was that the Zhang Zhung people were needed improving. Lama Samdup the photos, a classroom, and a small an imaginary and remote paradise, effectively ended in 717 C.E. when practitioners of the Bon religion. learned computer editing of video on library that will have books related to was the subject of a major TV docu- the Tibetan King his trips to the West and is eager for Zhang Zhung and the ancient Tibetan mentary produced by BBC's Natural killed King Ligmincha of Zhang Mission at Menri a donation that would allow him to culture. History unit that filmed the legend- Zhung. The Buddhist teachings pro- Lama Samdup began using a home edit footage. He would also like two "It is my hope to publish a Tibetan ary Mount Kailash in Tibet. mulgated by King Trisong Detsen video camera to record His Holiness to three digital video cameras to step history book in Tibetan with pic- "That video showed real historic incorporated the ancient Bon teach- Lungtok Tenpa'i Nyima's second visit up the recording—and get simulta- tures. It will be very helpful to future places associated with the Zhang ings of the Zhang Zhung culture. to Tibet. This recording, as well as students. Already, children at His Zhung culture," says Lama Shenpen "Buddhists absorbed most of the the filming of rituals performed at The Bon people Holiness the Dalai Lama's school in Samdup, a monk from Menri Monas- Bon teaching and culture so it would the monastery by visiting monks Dharamsala are learning about Bon. tery in Dolanji, India. be accepted by the people," says from Western Tibet, has proven valu- believe that Tonpa The Dalai Lama is always on the At Menri Monastery, Lama Lama Samdup. The living tradition able to scholars and others from the Shenrab, the founder lookout for anything about Bon. He Samdup and a small group of ded- of Bon has proof that we had written worldwide Bon community. of Bon, gave his orig- accepts that Bon is really Tibet's own icated monks are working on their texts—all the teachings of the sutra, For training, monks packed a inal teachings 18,000 culture." own to record and preserve the tantra, dzogchen—that existed long blank cassette and the home video Zhang Zhung culture associated with before the arrival of Buddhism from camera. Traveling two by two, week years ago in the lan- Dreams Come True their Bon/Buddhist tradition. They India in the 7th century." after week, into the valleys and for- guage of Zhang Zhung. The energy and dedication of the work with a single home video The Bon people believe that Tonpa ests far from the monastery, they monks at Menri Monastery is strong. camera. But they have the cultural Shenrab, the founder of Bon, gave his practiced filming. When they What they need to realize their knowledge Western researchers original teachings 18,000 years ago returned, Lama Samdup critiqued neous shots of dances and rituals dreams and expand their project are would envy, not to mention the trust in the language of Zhang Zhung and their shooting and told them what from different angles. initial donations of $15,000 for the of the people whose traditions they Despite their currently meager building of a Research and Records want to record. equipment, the monks are making Center and $10,000 for recording and "The BBC documentary did not use of their extensive education data storage equipment. get much detailed information about to research Zhang Zhung and Bon Donations of the following equip- the Zhang Zhung culture that is asso- history. 'One monk is researching ment would also help build the ciated with Mount Kailash," says how many historical Zhang Zhung project: Lama Samdup. "Zhang Zhung cul- dzogchen masters there have been," • Good quality sound and recording tural traditions still exist there as says Lama Samdup. "Another monk equipment, including audiocassette well as in Northern India and West- is studying how many places are still recorders, mixers, microphones, ern Nepal. Our group wants to travel Zhang Zhung and are soil following etc. to these other areas and record the the tradition and culture. A third • Audio and video editing equipment songs and dances and rituals that are monk is working on where these still performed there." places are located geographically." • Video cameras (NTS or PAL), "There is also much to be cap- including home video cameras tured in oral histories," says Lama Great Expectations • Good quality tripods Samdup. "Old people have memories The monks at Menri Monastery have • Computers, scanners, and printers, of what people used to do before long wanted to start a historical study preferably with enough memory and a wedding, for example. There are and archive. Initially called the Zhang power to handle large color photos many auspicious practices that were Pod Records Project, research has • Still cameras done before the lama came to a wed- incorporated old photos of the mon- • Portable audio recorders ding that are related to the Zhang astery and photos of sacred objects. • Video monitors Zhung culture." It has expanded to include video • A large-screen video player Lama Samdup and his group of and oral recordings. The project Lama Samdup attended the Smith- eight monks have a mission endorsed continues to expand in the hearts sonian-sponsored Tibetan festival by the Abbot of Menri, His Holiness and minds of Lama Samdup and his last July in Washington, D.C. "I was Lungtok Tenpa'i Nyima. They are brother monks. invited to present the Bon religion determined to document and pre- "Originally, His Holiness gave me and culture. Bon seems important serve as much as possible of this two rooms for the project," says to many people now. It seems like fragile culture, which is an integral Samdup. "But when we get the nec- a good time, a good season to start part of Tibetan history. essary funds, our aim is to build this project." an audio recording room to pre- Interested readers may contact Zhang Zhung History serve all the chants. It would also Lama Shenpen Samdup at the fol- Zhang Zhung was an ancient king- be wonderful to record the teach- lowing address: - dom centered in what is no w western ings His Holiness and those of the Tibet. It extended as far as Mongo- Yungdrung Ponlop Rinpoche, the old Zhang Pod Records Project lia, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, northern Lopon (head teacher) at Triten Nor- P. 0. Oachghat 173223 Lama Samdup, who is working with a small group of monks at Menri Solan, H.P. India ■ India, western Nepal, and the west- Monastery to record and preserve the Zhang Zhung culture associated butse, the Bon monastery in Nepal. ern borderlands of China with their Bon/Buddhist tradition. "We want a darkroom to research

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STAGES OF MEDITATION process of eliminating negative qual- ten non-virtuous actions. Every neg- of monastic discipline. with and meditation on selflessness Continued from page 1 ities and cultivating positive ones ativity of body, speech, and mind For a Dharma practitioner, one of eventually gains an understanding of that become capable should be properly identified and the major challenges is to counter reality. ■ study the vast and profound aspects of helping other sentient beings. The its antidotes fully understood. With our disturbing emotions and finally of Buddha's teaching, contemplate Commentary on (Dignaga's) "Com- this basic knowledge, an individual free ourselves from them. The dif- their contents, and meditate oh their pendium of Valid Cognition" also ficulty of this is due to the simple meaning. We must therefore use all says: truth that disturbing emotions have these opportunities so that we won't The compassionate ones employ The whole purpose of from beginningless time caused us to Treasure Vases have cause for regret in the future all means meditation is to lessen suffer all kinds of miseries. If some- Wealth Vases for Material and and so that we don't prove unkind to To alleviate the miseries of beings. one bullies us or an enemy perse- Spiritual Prosperity, & Earth ourselves. What Geshe Sang- the deluded afflictions cutes us, then we raise a hue and cry. Therefore, those of us who believe Vases to Protect the Environment puwa has said strikes at the central in the Buddha's teachings should try of our mind...a practi- External enemies, however brutal theme. This verse greatly moves me our best to generate virtues. This is tioner with prolonged they are, only affect us during one Blessed by from the very heart: extremely important. It is especially familiarity with and lifetime. They have no power to Kunga Thartse Rinpoche harm us beyond this life. On the Teaching and listening are proper relevant in this age when the Bud- meditation on selfless- when they are beneficial to the dha's doctrine is degenerating. We other hand, disturbing emotions are mind. Controlled and disciplined Tibetans are making noise and criti- ness eventually gains our inner enemies and can definitely behavior is the sign of having heard cizing the Chinese for the destruction an understanding of cause disaster in future lives. These teachings. Afflictions are reduced they have caused in our country. But are, in fact, our worst enemies. as a sign of meditation. A yogi is the reality. the important thing is that as follow- The real test for a Dharma prac- one who understands reality. ers of Buddhism we must diligently titioner comes from this angle: if One thing that should be very clear adhere to its principles. The teach- should eliminate negative actions our disturbing emotions are reduced, is that Dharma teachings have only ings are only purposeful when we see like stealing, lying, and so forth, and then our practice has been effective. one purpose: to discipline the mind. the advantages of practicing, under- practice honesty, kindness, and other This is the main criterion in deter- Teachers should pay attention and see take the discipline, and effect positive virtuous deeds. Ordained monks and mining a true practitioner, regardless to it that their teachings benefit the transformations in our hearts. Listen- nuns have to follow the rules of of how holy we appear externally. minds of their students. Their instruc- ing to lectures on other subjects has monastic discipline. 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BECOME A STUDENT AT INSTITUTE OF NAMGYAL SUMMER RETREATS Spring, 2001 Announcing the New Annual Curriculum at Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies Study at Namgyal Institute of Buddhist Studies, operated by the North American Branch of the personal monastery of H.H. the Dalai Lama, located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Students may enroll for full or part time study. Open to all quali- fied men and women, in the Spring of 2001 the curriculum for sus- tained study at Namgyal Monastery will include three different tracks to accommodate people with different time frames for their studies. The full time curriculum will be a three year course of study, continu- ing the traditional approach.to Tibetan Buddhist Studies presented at Namgyal since its founding. Integrating language and textual study with Buddhist practice under traditionally trained Tibetan teachers. A new one year program will be available for those wishing to take one year out from their current careers or directions to begin a Bud- dhist practice in the Tibetan tradition and explore the implications of Dharma study. Educators, activists, artists and complemen- tary or traditional health care providers are among the professions that may find this year of sabbatical study engaging or enhancing. As always, it is also possible to study part time at Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies. New developments in the Namgyal cur- riculum include explorations of ways to engage one's Buddhist prac- tice in community work, activism and social service. For application forms or further information regarding programs contact: Admissions Office, Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, New York 14851.

10TH ANNUAL "GET ACQUAINTED WITH NAMGYAL RETREAT" An Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism July 29 to August 5, 2001 This retreat, characterized by individual attention from the monks, is our most popular annual event. It is a TEACHERS AT NAMGYAL unique introduction to Tibetan Buddhism as practiced by the Dalai Lama's own monastery. It offers a thorough Ven. Tenzin Deshek introduction to meditation.in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, core doctrines and practices. Students learn about A brilliant scholar and practitioner, Ven. Tenzin Deshek was born in shamatha meditation, Mayahana teachings, yoga, theory, debate and Tibetan language and engage 1959 in Tibet near Mt Kailash. He entered Namgyal Monastery at in hands-on art workshops and drawing Tibetan images and mandalas. All of the monks are informal and acces- an early age. In 1986, after extensive study and the completion of sible throughout the retreat. Western teachers offer several lectures during the retreat and explore someof the many retreats, Ven. Deshek earned the degree of "Master of Sutra issues arising in the movement of Tibetan Buddhism to the West. After the last meditation and dinner each day, and Tantra". Subsequently, he became an assistant chant master for evenings consist of volleyball, badminton, discussion groups, slide lectures and videos on . This rituals. He has traveled as a member of the entourage retreat will inspire you. There are many opportunities for individual sessions with the teachers of Namgyal Mon- for His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. In 1993, he was sent to Mongo- astery to discuss your own personal practice. The cost for the retreat includes three ample, wholesome vegetar- lia where he taught the Kalachakra Tantra system to the monks of ian mealseach day. Call (607) 272-0739 for pricing information. in Ulan Bator for three years. Most recently he was assigned to teach monks in , India In June of 2000, INTERMEDIATE RETREAT: THE 35 BUDDHAS OF PURIFICATION PRACTICE he joined the faculty of Namgyal Institute in Ithaca, New York, for a August 5-12, 2001 three-year term. We are all subject to bad moods, negative emotions, and overall unwholesome actions in our lives. These habit-forming patterns of behavior leave on our consciousnesses karmic imprints that accumulate through time, Ven. Tenzin Gephel and later ripen as negative thought-patterns and unskillful responses to our life experiences, ultimately bringing Namgyal's senior monk, Tenzin Gephel, was born in exile in North- dissatisfaction and suffering. Because we are sentient beings whose minds are obscured, we are unable to work em India after his parents escaped from Tibet in 1959. He became a perfectly for the benefit of sentient beings, to free them from suffering, and find the path to happiness which may monk at the age of 13, and studied and practiced Buddhism at Nam- lead to enlightenment. Therefore, it is extremely important to practice purification of our negative actions, and gyal Monastery, Dharamsala. After completing an extensive 13-year to remove the obscurations which prevent us from attaining happiness and liberation from suffering. program, he earned the degree of "Master of Sutra and Tantra' in This retreat is designed as a follow-up to the popular "Get Acquainted with Namgyal Retreat" and is aimed at 1992. In July of 1997 he joined the faculty of Namgyal Institute in those who have already attended the preliminary retreat within the past several years. It is, however, open to Ithaca, New York, for a three-year term, which has been extended by anyone. Like the "Get Acquainted Retreat," this retreat is characterized by individual attention from monks of his parent monastery. the Dalai Lama's personal monastery in Dharamsala, India. Students will practice daily prayers and meditations, Ven. Gephel has been selected as the first Buddhist Chaplain at receive teachings on the 35 buddhas of purification, including the powerful use of the four opponent forces, and Cornell University, where he provides counsel, teachings, and medi- the proper manner and movements of prostrating, as a practice for purifying negativities and downfalls. This tation instruction on the Cornell campus. retreat is relatively informal and the monks are accessible throughout the day and evening for group or personal discussions. After the last meditation and dinner each day, there are discussion groups, slide lectures and other Ven. Tenzin Thutop activities. Ven. Tenzin Thutop was born in India in 1968. He entered the Dalai Please call Namgyal Institute of Tibetan Buddhist Studies at (607) 273-0739 for pricing information. Lodging Lama's personal monastery in Dharamsala when he was 13 years-old, and three ample, vegetarian meals each day are included in the price of the retreat. and earned the title of novice monk at 18. Ven. Thutop is a wonder- Both retreats are held at beautiful Arnot Forest, a wooded conference center maintained by Cornell University ful teacher and has special skills in some of the traditional tantric just south of Ithaca. The center has a large central lodge and a separate, heated bath house. monastic practices such as mandala construction and ritual perfor- mances. He also is a "Master of Sutra and Tantra" and became fully To Register for One or Both of the Above Retreats: ordained as a monk when he was 27 years-old. Send your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address plus a deposit of $250 made out to: Namgyal Monastery, RO. Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851. Deposits are fully refundable until June 30th, after which fifty percent Palden Choedak Oshoe of your deposits will be refundable. Palden Choedak Oshoe comes from a family of renowned traditional You will also receive a packet containing directions to the retreat, detailed information and a list of suggested Tibetan artists who created many of the paintings and statues in items to bring. Volunteers will be available to pick up people from the bus station or airport and provide trans- some of the main monasteries in Tibet, Bhutan, and India, and was portation to the retreat site. recognized at an early age for his artistic abilities. In 1985, Palden became a monk at the Institute of Buddhist Dialectics, where he studied logic and debate for 7 years. In 1993, he was asked by the Administrative Committee of Namgyal Monastery to move to Ithaca to translate and teach at Namgyal Institute. Palden is an instructor in Buddhist studies, Tibetan art, and Tibetan language.

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WHERE IS THE PANCHEN LAMA Their actions raised a landslide of video. It features Nobel Laureates NOW? press coverage and set a new prec- His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Des- Continued from page 1 edent for international protests. mond Tutu, Elie Wiesel, Jose Ramos- While the only officially recog- Horta, John Hume, Mairead Maguire mer of news appeared during human nized image is of the rosy cheeked 6 and others sharing compelling per- rights dialogues between the Euro- year old gazing at us so openly in his sonal accounts. Narrated by long pean Union and China, and again orange colored sweatshirt, we must time Human Rights advocate Patrick between Britain and China, when not lose track of the fact that he will Stewart. Chinese officials showed two photos be a pre-adolescent 12 years old on Screen it at your home, place of wor- that allegedly depicted the boy. One April 25th, 2001. 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There is much one Volunteer and join your local Tibet parents, they say, do not want to can do to support his cause and it Support Group. They can inform you be bothered with any international needn't be jumping out of a ! of upcoming local activities in which interference. you can participate. These groups Several months later, December 1. WRITE, WRITE, WRITE! are often in the midst of several cam- 14, 2000, two members of the Aus- The International Campaign for Tibet paigns that involve activities such tralia Tibet Council followed their is championing a worldwide post- as candlelight vigils, petition signing, Arts and Communications Minister card campaign that targets individ- letter writing, etc. Supporting them to Beijing as he focused a visit on uals who can significantly influence financially and licking stamps help, opening the Chinese market to Aus- the release of the Panchen Lama. too! To find the group closest to you, tralian high technology. The two, Already over 65,000 of these Free search the Tibet Resource Directory Alex Butler and Paul Bourke (pic- the Panchen Lama packs have been www.tibet.org tured here), unfurled a banner in distributed around the globe. Be Bring Tibet education into your front of the Australian Embassy part of this campaign! To receive children's classrooms. Contact the demanding the Minister raise the a free pack for yourself (you can Milarepa Fund for materials at www. issue of the Panchen Lama with the also order more to give to family, milarepa.org. Students for a Free Chinese Government and ask them friends, co-workers): www.savetibet. Tibet focuses on High school and Uni- to hand over the photographs for org/panchenlama versity Students: www.tibet.org/sft Top left: Rendering of how the Panchen Lama may look now. Top right: Photo independent evaluation. They were Be in touch with your political of the Panchen Lama taken before he was imprisoned by the Chinese. Bottom: met with puzzled Chinese security 2. TALK, TALK, TALK! representatives. Write a letter to the Protest in Beijing (photo by Stephen Shaver, Agence France Press) police who neither read English nor Tibet's Stolen Child a film about the editor. knew the boy pictured on the banner. Panchen Lama is now available on Attend Tibetan cultural events. You can usually find these listed in in Minneapolis, MN, Salt Lake City, A Poisoned Arrow: The Secret Report your newspaper. Monks, nuns, musi- UT, Portland, OR, San Jose and Los of the 10th Panchen Lama cians and artists often tour. Angeles, CA published by Tibet Information Take an Interfaith prayer cere- Network mony to your house of worship. "May all beings have happiness....' 4. EDUCATION! tinusa@wyoming. com Examples are accessible through The International Campaign for Tibet www.interfaithcall.com. The Panchen Lama Lineage: along with Garthwait & Griffin Films How Reincarnation is Being Rein- Important upcoming dates: are developing an Educational Com- vented as a Political Tool March 10—Tibetan Uprising Day panion Guide about Tibet and the published by the Department of Infor- is a traditional day for large non- Panchen Lama for Middle School A Different Kind of Psychic violent demonstrations. Stomp the mation and International Relations, students. Please drop us a note if Central Tibetan Administration Rebecca Radner, Consultations pavement! you are interested in receiving more The Panchen Lama's birthday on information: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] April 25 is a great opportunity to show your support for this young 5. RECOMMENDED 6. FIND OUT MORE! Check out the following Websites for boy. Plan a party in his honor—won- READING! 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We offer reg- EX^SST*^ COU/VTR Y- !£7l// ^^ ular workshops on the practice of Teachings on the step by step process of transforming our minds, and making tsa tsas at our studio in San instruction on the Medicine Buddha practice. This practice helps to purify , ..AMD Francisco. Or, if you don't live in WE'LL both spiritual and physical disease, as welt as, the of Ger TO the Bay Area, we can make them attachment, anger and ignorance. This is a good retreat for those new to Do ALL on your behalf with the permission Buddhism, as well as long time practitioners. Cloud Mountain Retreat THE uio/fK Of* THIS of your lama. We also provide tsa Center is a two hour drive south of Seattle. For additional details please FROJgCT tsas for group events like teachings, visit our website: www.dharmafriendship.org or contact empowerments, and Tibetan culture [email protected]. programs, a Giftline for fundraising MOON FESTIVAL AT LHASA events, and other services. 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A Summer Retreat with His Holiness Drubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche

His Holiness Pema Norbu ("Penor") Rinpoche, the Supreme Head of the

ss.-:-.-.-.->;-:-.-sss.-:-.-:-s:-.-.-s:-£:-:-:-:-:-:-srrr>r&\-\- Nyingmapa and of the Palyul Lineage, will again teach the beginner through advanced levels of retreat at the Palyul Ling Retreat center, just four hours outside New York City. The retreat offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with one of the world's foremost masters of Dzogchen in an intimate environment and to receive thorough teachings for study and practice. The course of study exactly parallels that offered the monks and nuns at His Holiness' monastery. Each retreat is one- month in length, although it is possible to attend the beginner's retreat for a shorter period of time. The retreats are given in succession over a seven- year period beginning with the Four Foundations (Ngondro), followed by the second year's heat-generation yoga (Tsa Lung - ), the third year's Dzogchen Trekcho and Togal, and so on, from the Space Treasure (Nam Cho) lineage of the Nyingma School. His Holiness is renowned for his accessibility, and appointments for interviews throughout the retreat will be available. All teachings are in Tibetan with English translation by Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche, one of the three senior-most scholars and abbots from His Holiness' main monastery in South India.

July 10 to August 10, 2001 McDonougk, New York

Ngondro: the first year retreat Retreat Segments

Ngondro, or the Four Foundations practice, must be Nyungne Purification and Compassion retreat June 30 -July 4~ completed prior to undertaking Dzogchen practices. The goal with KhenpoTsewang Gyatso Rinpoche of Ngondro is to turn the mind towards the spiritual This short retreat will include a short period of fasting, prostrations practice, purify our emotions, and open our hearts for and meditation upon the bodhisattva of compassion, Avalokitesvara.

training in compassion.His Holiness offers the main teaching His Holiness will attend the final day'sTsog.

which is supplemented by commentary by Khenpo Tsewang FourThoughts July 10 - July 17 Gyatso Rinpoche and/or one of the young incarnate lamas in Refuge Vow Ceremony July 18 - July 20 attendance at the retreat. Teachings on Compassion (Bodhicitta) July 21 - July 23 Mandala Offering July 24-July 27 Vajrasattva July 28 - July 31 Tsa Lung: the second year retreat Guru Yoga August 1 -August 4 Tsa Lung-Tummo instructions can only be taken after the Phowa Retreat August 5-10 completion of the first year retreat. The practice includes many Teachings on Words of My Perfect Teacher strenuous exercises and includes yogic techniques of KhenpoTsewang Gyatso will continue teachings and commentary purification of the channels and inner air. based on the classic text by . The text is a practical guide to practices common to alt Tibetan Buddhist schools.

The third and f Cho Guru who have taken Medicine either the sumrr

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18 SNOW LION WINTER '01 NEWSLETTER BUDDHISM FOR BEGINNERS friendships, but doing so strength- stand ourselves and are a mystery Continued from page 3 ens our primary relationship. to ourselves. Needless to say, other For a romantic relationship to people are even more of a mystery to they circumambulate holy monu- survive, more than romantic love is us. Therefore, we should never presup- ments in order to put good imprints needed. We need to love the other pose, with a bored attitude that craves on the animals' minds. Many people person as a human being and as excitement, that we know everything enjoy saying their prayers or man- a friend. The sexual attraction that about our partner because we have tras out loud so their pets can hear feeds romantic love is an insufficient been together so long. If we have the WIN them and be exposed to such sooth- basis on which to establish a long- awareness of the other person being a ing sounds, even though the animals term relationship. Deeper care and mystery, we will continue to pay atten- do not understand the meaning. affection, as well as responsibility tion and be interested in him or her. a Guided Tour to Ordinary people have both posi- and trust, must be cultivated. Such interest is one key to a long-last- tive and negative karmic imprints on In addition, we do not fully under- ing relationship. ■ their minds. What rebirth we take is not a sum total of all of our past karma Rather, certain seeds ripen TIBET INTERESTED IN LEARNING while others remain dormant. Thus, TIBETAN LANGUAGE PRE-PRIMER: TO READ TIBETAN? if someone is angry at the time he LEARNING TO READ THE SHORT CHENfEZIK dies, some of the negative imprints Tibetan Language Pre-Primer. book could ripen and he could be reborn as for beginners, teaches basic skills: a dog. However, the positive imprints & NEPAL • Learning the Tibetan alphabet still remain on his mindstream and • Constructing Tibetan words when causes and conditions come • Dictionary organization Tour leader: Glenn H. Mullin together, they could ripen, causing • AND learning to read Chenrezik! him to again be reborn as a human. To order, send check or money order What does Buddhism say about US $16+$3 S&H (CA residents+tax) to: TENDRa PUBLICATIONS romantic love and marriage? POB 183A, Forestville, CA, 95436 Romantic love is generally plagued with attachment, which is why many marriages end in divorce. When STUDYING LOJONG / SEVEN POINT MIND TRAINING? people fall in love with an image Seven Point Mind Training Study Cards may help you remember key phrases! Over 59 cards, "Slogans" in English & Tibetan on one side, with very brief English they created of the person, instead summary of 's and Chogyam Trungpa's comments on the other. of with the actual human being, false US$8+$3 S&H, check/M.O. (CA reskJents-Kax) to TENDREL, POB 183A,Forestville CA 95436 expectations proliferate. For exam- ple, many people in the West unre- alistically expect their partner to meet all of their emotional needs. If someone came up to us and said, The Mirror "I expect you to always be sensitive to me, continuously support me, The International Newspaper of the Dzogchen Community understand me no matter what I do, under the direction ofChogyal Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche For the sixth time Snow Lion Publications is offering a trip to and meet all my emotional needs," The Mirror is read in Dharma centers and libraries worldwide. By Asia to a lucky customer. We have arranged to award one of our what would we say? Undoubtedly, subscribing you will have access to information about international customers the opportunity to travel with Glenn H. Mullin to Nepal Dharma events, teachings by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche and other we would tell them that we are one and Tibet in 2002. Glenn lived in the Himalayas from 1972-1982 limited being, they had the wrong great lamas, interviews, topical articles, schedules of worldwide Dharma activities, and updates on activities of ASIA and Shang where he studied Tibetan Buddhism, language, literature, and yoga person! In a similar way, we should Shung Institute (organizations working for the benefit of the Tibetan with many of the greatest teachers from Tibet. He is the author of avoid having such unrealistic expec- people and the preservation of Tibetan culture). The Mirror is a over a dozen books and has taught throughout the world. 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ilgrimage has long been used by Tibetan Buddhists as a method of healing both body and mind, as well as for rejuvenation of the spirit, and personal P growth and transformation. It is also a lot of fun. join me on one of two pilgrimages in 2001: the first in late May and the second in late September, both of which travel through the Buddhist power places of Nepal and1 Central Tibet. I will also be leading a pilgrimage to Mt. Kailash in June of 2002 and to the Lake of Visions in 2003. For those who are interested, after each pilgrimage is over and we are safely back in Kathmandu I usually organize a "motorbiking the Himalayas" outing of several1 days, using small (and thus easily driven) rental machines available in Nepal.

The company for which I previously led Tibet trips (Mystical Journeys/Travels for the Soul) recently melted into the great void. I therefore will be leading these pilgrimages through Dharma Passages. Contact me by e-mail ([email protected]) or visit our web site (www.dharmapassages.com). Or telephone us at 770-907-3729.

Nepal/Central Tibet pilgrimages: $2,900 plus airfare to/from Kathmandu. Mt. Kailash $4,200 plus airfare to/from Kathmandu. The international airfare usually comes in at somewhere between $1,200 and $1,300 from either New York or LA. These days many travelers use their airmiles for these flights.

Pilgrimage Leader: Glenn H. Mullin lived in the Himalayas for twelve years, studying under many of Tibet's greatest spiritual masters. He has over a dozen oooks in print, and divides his time between writing, lecture tours, and leading pilgrimages to the power places of Central Asia.

Books by Glenn H. Mullin

Training the Mind in the Mystical Verses of a Mad LIVING W Me Living in the Face of Death: Great Way Dalai Lama The Tibetan Tradition Foreword by Dr. Elizabeth With a foreword by H.H. the A study of the life of the Second Kubler-Ross Dalai Lama. Dalai Lama and a translation of This is a translation and study of his collection of mystical poetry. A study of nine life-enriching the First Dalai Lama's treatise on 270 pps, $14.00. contemplations of death and dying. the "Seven Point Mind Training" 238 pps, $16.95. tradition. 174 pps, $12.95.

Gems of Wisdom from Readings and the Six The Practice of GEMS OF the Seventh Dalai Lama Yogas of Naropa Kalachakra WISDOM fnm the This is a translation of the This collection contains trans- Based on the First Dalai Lama's SlVtfcttt 0-M.U UMA Seventh Dalai Lama's "What Is lations of six important texts on "Notes on the Two Stages in the „*,.„.„,„„. Like A Smelly Fart (and Other the Naropa system of Buddhist Practice of the Kalachakra Gems of Wisdom)," together with tantric yoga. Tantra," this book looks at the & my own commentary to it. 175 pps, $16.95. different aspects and phases of lit 171 pps, $15.95. this important tantric system. 348 pps, $14.95.

Tsongkhapa's Six Yogas The Mystical Arts of Meditations to of Naropa Tibet Transform the Mind With a foreword by Prof. Nathan Katz A translation and study of this This is an introduction to the quintessential tantric work by world of Tibetan Buddhist A study of the Seventh Dalai Lama's Lama Tsongkhapa. art, written as a catalogue for life and times, and a translation of 276 pps, $18.95. the touring exhibit of the his mystical Lojong poetry, same name. supplemented with commentaries 166 pps, $16.95. to the poems by the translator. 258 pps, $16.95.

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Tibetan Language Correspondence Course NGONDRO RETREAT with Venerable Khenpo Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche Home study program of colloquial and scriptural Tibetan emphasizing spoken May 26 through June 10, 2001 Khenpo Rinpoche will Dharma. Text, tapes and ongoing help. conduct the spring retreat, featuring Vajrasattva , 60 Spring Lane I empowerment and practice. This valuable instruction will Boulder, CO 80302 (303) 786-9257 sarahharding@worldnet. att. net show how to purify negative karmas and obscurations on your Dharma path.

Khenpo Rinpoche will give six days of teachings on Ancient Teachings for a Modern Age ^JJV specially-selected songs of Jetsun Milarepa, with emphasis on . He will also provide Medicine Buddha empowerment and VA J RA^e- teachings, as well as commentary on his own PUBLICATIONS' profound book Transformation of Suffering. FUTURE RETREATS w w w. va irapub.com 2002 - Mandala Practice Practitioners who are not able to attend the Skillfully gathering method " If wo really want ultimate peace, we must stop running entire retreat will benefit from the shorter and wisdom. here, there, everywhere, except towards enlightenment" " from Tamfarm&tiori of Suffering, segments that comprise the event. This is the 2003 - Guru Yoga : : : 1:____ ; ii; . :: A Heir; •~ct>l:ionsrs ■■..; second year of Khenpo Rinpoche's five-year The teacher as the model TRANSFORMATION OF I for enlightenment. SUFFERING "Khenpo Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche Ngondro retreat program, though it is not shares teachings from an unbroken 2004 - Bodhicitta lineage in the language of the current necessary to have attended the first year in order time and in answer to the call of lay Cultivating love and practitioners everywhere These to achieve the many benefits of this year's session. compassion. Dharma teachings satisfy the practitioner who has access to the lama and those for whom the lama lives afar." For more information contact — ~~~ Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo from the "Forward" The Tibetan Meditation Center 9301 Gambrill Park Road, Frederick MD 21702 • 301-473-9220 "Peaching^ -J^ooics ~~|~apes - Oadnanas Email [email protected] • www.tibetanmeditationcenter.org

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"David's classes make reading classical Tibetan a reachable goal, and open a new window onto the study of Dharma." —Becky Loy, Canandaigua, NY "Not only did I learn to read Tibetan in one brief course, I had fun, too!" Him day a —Frank Howard, Penfield, NY Teacher David Curtis combines his linguistic skills with an intimate knowledge of Tibetan Buddhism. He trained for five years at Kagyu Ling, H. E. Kalu Rinpoche's monastic college in France, completing the traditional three-year retreat there in 1992. He has an academic background in classical languages and has taught Tibetan to Western students for seven years. He currendy teaches Tibetan at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.

This Tibetan Language Intensive is suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience. Dnvate lessons may be arranged on with David Curtis an individual basis. Follow-up telephone and correspondence Founding Director of the tutoring is also available. TIBETAN LANGUAGE MITUTE April 20 - 29,2001 Please contact Amitabha Foundation Rochester, NY for a detailed brochure

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i , mmte9&& SPINNING THE MAGICAL WHEEL In each of the retreats, additional obstacles and obscurations Continued from page 2 cycles of trul khor will be taught all the three times and we will deepen the understand- May we swiftly achieve complete Snow Lion on the Web drung, Geshe Yungdrung Gyaltsen ing and practice of those previously Buddhahood of the three and Ponlop Thinley Nyima. Words taught. We will also have time to dimensions. www.snowlionpub.com cannot express how thankful I am to share experiences of our own prac- For more information: all of them, for their time, patience, tice and discuss skillful ways of Ligmincha Institute and constant support in helping me learning and instructing. Conway Dzogchen Community Snow Lion has a completely redesigned website. It is a large site with share trul kkor with others as well. The third retreat will be October P.O. Box 1892 many subdivisions including our complete illustrated catalog, a dharma cal- 31-November 4, 2001, and at the (Tsygyal Gar) endar of events, a of special days, news, dharma center Ligmincha trul khor training fourth retreat (beginning of 2002) CharlottesviUe, VA 22903 listings, appeals, political action items, links to other sites, course Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche will certify and it is updated almost every day. It is much faster and easier to navigate Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is quite those who are ready to teach the and to find items. There is a word search so you can locate every item for aware of the problem of lack of con- entire series. Rinpoche will also give P.O. Box 277 example with "" in the description. There are several important text and continuity that Westerners the transmission of the text to the Tel: (804) 977-6161 points for you to know about: sometimes undergo when learning students and will impart teaching and Conway, MA 01341 1. you can now receive a digital version of the Snow Lion Newsletter and meditative practices, in addition to guidance on how to instruct others. Footnotes Catalog. Just contact to receive a quarterly announcement about it—as long our unwillingness to get involved in I hope that this will benefit others as you update us with your email address, this digital Snow Lion will always foundational practices and instead as it is expressed in the dedication of 1. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, The be available to you. Also, it is free, you will never be asked for a contribution looking for "higher" practices. Thus, the practice: Tibetan Yogas of Dream and Sleep, to cover the costs of printing and mailing. Plus we save some trees! at Ligmincha Institute, Rinpoche is All pure virtue done through the Snow Lion Publications, 1998, p. 42) 2. We have a classified section. It is 40 cents per word and your ad will designing ways to transmit his tra- three doors, 2. Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche, The run for 3 months. Email the text to: [email protected] dition to the Western practitioners, I dedicate to the welfare of all sen- Eight Movements of Yantra Yoga, tient beings of the three realms 3. If you go to "Dear Lion" we can recommend books and other materials taking into account our conditions Snow Lion Publications, 1999, Shang After having purified from in answer to specific questions. of body, speech and mind, and creat- Shung Edizioni, p. 4] ■ ing training courses accordingly. 4. We depend on our readers to notify us of important dharma events. You Last November, Tenzin Wangyal can submit them to to be considered for the calendar. ■ Rinpoche opened a formal trul khor training course at Iigmincha's main site, Serenity Ridge, near Charlottes- flaming JezueC (Dharma Center \ ville, Virginia. I have the honor of leading this course, composed of four Empowerment of Dorje Yudroirma five-day retreats spread out over a Saturday, February IO, 1:00-4:00 PM year and a half, under Rinpoche's Empowerment of Madxig Labdron Kay-la Komito close supervision. The primary pur- Saturday; Ma^cK 17. X'QO ~4:°° fM pose of this course is to offer an opportu- Dzambliala Fire Puja nity to those who are seriously interested Tuesday, March 2,0, 7:3° PM Painter ofTradMooal and Contemporary icons in beginning or deepening their under- Heart Teachings of Do FCKyentse YesKe Dorje standing of trul khor to have access www.iiamm gjewel.org to a training program of learning and Saturday, April 14, IO:30 AM - 4:00 PM practice. The time between retreats 211E. 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The complete story can be the publication of Dr. Yeshi Dhon- ing light of contemporary Chinese found at: www.dateline.msnbc.com. This show, which will be repeated den's book on Tibetan medicine HEALING Buddhism."—Professor LANCE E. again at least twice was very effective in bringing Tibetan medicine to —Dr. Dhonden is one of the NELSON, University of San Diego mainstream America most experienced practitio- from the Also visit Dr. Dhonden's sites: ners of this system."—H. H. http://www.DrYeshiDhonden.com THE DALAI LAMA SOURCE [email protected] "For anyone interested in THE SCIENCE AND LORE Tibetan medicine specifically Also, a conference on Asian therapies for Cancer will be held March 1-3 OF TIBETAN MEDICINE and naturopathic healing in gen- in NYC. Many outstanding people will discuss the use of Tibetan, Ayurveda eral, Healing from the Source Dr. Yeshi Dhoiuien and Traditional Chinese Medicine—herbs, qigong, yoga, and macrobiotics is an impressive and precious will also be presented. Dr. Tripathy, MD will present the results of Dr. record of the treatment system Dhonden's work at this conference. For more information call Pro-Cultura he has successfully applied over at 914-741-2781, or visit their website: www.procultura.org. many years and includes his own story and experience as a physician."— GEORG FEUERSTEIN, PH.D., author of over 40 books on yoga and health. "An interesting collection of writings on Tibetan medical information we can all learn from, which focuses on the health and Also by Dr. Dhonden healing of the human condition, unlike Western medical technology which treats the diagnosis and often depersonalizes the patient."—BERNIE HEALTH THROUGH SlEGEL, MD, author of Love, Medicine & Miracles BALANCE: "Dr. Dhonden demonstrates an encyclopedic grasp of his topic while also being accessible on a personal level. Many personal An Introduction to Tibetan anecdotes (often quite humorous) are effective at providing a broader and DREAMING ME: An African Medicine humanizing context to his detailed knowledge." —ForeWord Magazine American Woman's Spiritual by Dr. Yeshi Donden, ed. & In this remarkable, contemporary presentation of the theory and Journey trans, by Jeffrey Hopkins. 252 practice of Tibetan medicine, DR. YESHI DHONDEN, twenty years the by Jan Willis. 336 pp. cloth. pp., line drawings, b&w photos. personal physician of H.H. the Dalai Lama, draws from over fifty years #DRME $23.95 #HETHBA $14.95 of practicing and teaching this ancient tradition of healing. This volume Journeying from the Jim Crow "I think this book is the best vividly presents a series of lectures Dr. Dhonden gave before a group South to India, from the black South- work on Tibetan medicine ever of health care professionals at California Pacific Medical Center in San em Baptist Church to Tibetan monas- to appear in English." —DR. Francisco. Dr. Dhonden elucidates the holistic Tibetan medical view of teries, Dreaming Me is one woman's BARRY CLARK health and disease, referring to traditional Tibetan medical sources as well as his own experiences as a doctor practicing in Tibet, India, and story of overcoming the wounds of "Health Through Balance rep- numerous countries throughout Europe and America. His presentation is racism to bring a message of heal- resents Dr. Donden's masterful delightfully complemented by many anecdotes drawing from the ancient ing and hope to anyone facing insur- distillation of the thousand-year- mountable odds. She tells her story old Tibetan medical tradition." —East-West Journal lore of popular folk medicine in Tibet. For health care professionals, anthropologists, historians of medicine, from growing up in the segregated Tibetan medicine holistically restores and maintains balance of the medical ethicists, and the general public interested in Tibetan medicine, South to becoming a professor—and body's various systems through a variety of treatments including ''.et, this book is a fascinating contribution by one of the foremost practitioners from being involved with the Black behavior modification, and the use of medicine and accessory therapy. of Tibetan medicine in the modern world. Panthers to cultivating a relationship Tibetan medicine is delicately responsive to patients' complete symptom This lecture series was presented during the planning stages of a with Lama Yeshe. Jan Willis has been patterns —no complaint being disregarded. Its wide variety of curative research project, currently being conducted at the University of California, a student of Tibetan Buddhism for techniques are clearly explained. San Francisco, to test Dr. Dhonden's medical treatment for metastatic nearly thirty years, is a professor "An exciting and absorbing description—must reading." —JOHN breast cancer. This research project has caught the interest of Dateline of religion at Wesleyan University, TlGUE, E:rploralions NBC, which filmed an hour-long documentary of this study which was and the author of Feminine Ground: Dr. Donden's book was seen on Dateline NBC during a feature on aired on January 1, 2000. Essays on Women and Tibet and Tibetan medicine and breast cancer. Enlightened Beings: Life Stories from The Gaden Oral Tradition.

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■■v.,' / i':./. I.,'..':.. INDESTRUCTIBLE TRUTH: The Living Spirituality of ((CHRISTINE LONCJAKERJ Tibetan Buddhism by Reginald Ray. 432 pp., 12 half tones, line art & diagrams, cloth. \BOO #INTRLI $29.95 OF This is a thorough introduction to ACTIVITY Tibetan Buddhism from the Kagyu and Nyingma points of view. Ray presents complex and sophisticated teachings and practices in non-tech- TOWARD

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Back in stock color photos throughout, 9.5 x FACING DEATH AND 11.5", cloth. #DHTIRE $19.95 FINDING HOPE: A Guide to Dharamsala ("a place for shelter") THE TABOO OF SUBJECTIVITY the Emotional and Spiritual LIFE & TEACHINGS OF is home to the Dalai Lama and the Headquarters of his Government- Care of the Dying TSONGKHAPA Toward a New Science of Consciousness in-Exile; this tiny dot on India's by Christine Longaker. 262 pp. by B. Alan Wallace. 218 pp., cloth #TASU $29.95 vast landscape is steeped in history. #FADEFP $13.95 This book takes a bold new look at ways of exploring the nature, Overlooking the stunningly beautiful The unique wisdom on dying and origins, and potentials of consciousness within the context of science Kangra valley and interspersed with death as expressed in Tibetan Bud- and religion. Alan Wallace draws careful distinctions between four the magnificent Deodar, the imprint dhist teaching is made accessible elements of the scientific tradition: science itself, scientific realism, of Buddhist culture comes alive in this practical, warm, and moving scientific materialism, and scientism. Arguing that the metaphysical through its temples, monasteries guide—valuable for caregivers, loved doctrine of scientific materialism has taken on the role of ersatz and the orange robes of Buddhist ones, and those facing death. monks. The aura of the Buddhist religion for its adherents, he traces its development from its Greek "Unquestionably, this book will and Judeo-Christian origins, focusing on the interrelation between the spiritual culture, its pervading seren- be of vital interest for anyone ity, the patient preparedness of the Protestant Reformation and the Scientific Revolution. concerned with a dying person. Wallace argues that the metaphysical principles of scientific Tibetans towards returning to their And who of us, sooner or later, is homeland—fill the land with a silent materialism have long impeded scientific research into subjective not?"—SOGYAL RINPOCHE states of awareness, including the nature of consciousness itself. grace that leaves a visitor with a Edited by Prof. R. Thurman feeling that he has indeed visited a Drawing on the writings of William James, Hilary Putnam, Augustine, THE FOURTEEN DALAI and Indian Buddhist contemplatives such as , , "chosen land." Replete with photos, LIFE AND TEACHINGS OF Jeremy Russell explores the cultural LAMAS: A Sacred Legacy of and , he presents a theoretical framework and mode TSONG KHAPA of inquiry into human consciousness that combines both extraspective centers of Dharamsala where he has Reincarnation and introspective methods of research. He also looks at scientists' lived for twenty years. He works by Glenn H. Mullin, foreword by ed. by Prof. . 258 on publications in the pp. #LTTETS $14.95 long term resistance to the firsthand study of consciousness, detailing H.H. the Dalai Lama. 416 pp., 15 the ways in which subjectivity has been deemed taboo within the Institute for the Dept. of Religion illus., cloth. #SALERE $24.95 Je Tsong Khapa is known as the and Culture. great reformer of Tibetan Buddhism. scientific community. In tracing the impact of scientific materialism in The 600-year Dalai Lama tradition His eclectic studies and meditations modern scientific writing, journalism, and education, Wallace shows is both inspiring and colorful. Here in the different lineages gave birth to that the empirical facts of scientific research are often fused with are the life stories of all 14 Dalai the Gelugpa lineage. In addition to his materialistic interpretations and argues that we must take greater care Lamas with selected characteristic biography and mystic conversations in distinguishing between the two. In conclusion, Wallace draws on excerpts from their teachings, poetry, with great bodhisattvas, there are William James's idea for a "science of religion" that would study the and other writings that illuminate the teachings on the surras and tantras, nature of religious and, in particular, contemplative experience. principles of Tibetan Buddhism that stages of the path, Madhyamika and In exploring the nature of consciousness, this groundbreaking they expressed in their lives. insight meditation. study will help to bridge the chasm between religious belief and This book blends history, spiritual scientific knowledge. 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LAMA CHOPA: A Buddhist IN A DISTANT PLACE Tantric Celebration by Nakai, Eaton, Clipman, and by the monks ofDrepung Los- Nawang Khechog. 69 min., CD. eling Monastery. 56 min. CD. #DIPLCD $16 #LACOCD$16 The sweet voices of the Native Monks of Drepung Loseling Mon- American flutes of Carlos Nakai astery based in Atlanta recorded these and the Tibetan flutes of Nawang sacred chants. These selections are Khechog blend together with harp clear and the studio quality is excel- and guitar to musically explore the lent. Although the Lama Chopa is a worlds of Native America and Tibet. single piece, it is composed of 14 sec- tions. It begins with arousing the inner meditative mind of the performer and the invocation of the forces of goodffess from the ten directions. It y then goes on through the stages of laiKrK.h li.ntdliiMivylii I aim- worship and meditaion, and eventu- ally concludes with a dedication to world peace. This ritual was written TANTRIC BUDDHIST by the First Panchen Lama DANCE OF NEPAL THE CUP DALAI LAMA: The Soul of by Dance Mandal & Prajwal written and directed by Khyentse Tibet Ratna . Video plus Norbu. 94 min. #CUP $19.98 by A&E's Award Winning Series, description of dances. #TABUDA Biography. 50 min. video. $29.95 Now you can own The Cup, an inside look at life in a Tibetan mon- #DALASO $16.95 Tantric Buddhist dances are one astery whose youth have soccer If you want the best biography of of the religious disciplines of the fever. Inspired by true events, The the Dalai Lama, with amazing film MEDICINE BUDDHA PUJA Buddhist priests () of Cup follows two young Tibetan boys, of old Tibet and the 13th and 14th the Kathmandu valley. The Vajra- by the Monks ofGaden Jangtse. Palden and Nylma, who escape hard- Dalai Lamas (in Tibet), that gives charyas of Nepal have performed 60 min. CD. #MEBUPU $16 ship and danger in Tibet to become the historical context of his life and these dances secretly as part of This is a fund-raiser for the Gaden monks in Bhutan. The Wold Cup covers all the major events since their meditation, rituals and celebra- Jangtse Monastery. Seven monks Final creates a stir in the monastery his exile—this is the video for you! tions for over a thousand years. In chant the prayers of the Medicine as the boys sneek out to watch the We are impressed to see so much each dance, the dancer becomes an Buddha and the various forms of play.The cast is mainly members of rare historical footage. There are SKY TREASURE embodiment of the particular deity. the Medicine Buddha which helps the Chokling Monastery—a true to excellent interviews with His Holi- by Techung and Kit Walker. 56 Here are 18 dances including those establish a connection with the life adventure, a monastic thriller. ness, John Avedon, Richard Gere min, CD. #SKTRCD $16 of: Manjushri, Five Buddhas, Avalok- healing Buddha. On the CD is printed and others. iteshvara, Vajrayogini, Arya Tara, the Medicine Buddha mantra in Techung has a classic Tibetan Simhamukha, Mahakala, Kurukulla. English and Sanskrit, and as the singing voice. These arrangements CD spins, prayers are sent into the with Kit Walker feel traditional and universe. sound beautiful.

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AUDIO TEACHINGS AUDIO TEACHINGS BY LAMA SOGYAL RINPOCHE ON SALE DISCOVERING THE TOOLS TAMING THE MIND FOR HEALING YOURSELF by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- sette. #TAMI Was $9.95, now $7.96 sette. #DITOTA Was $10, now In the midst of a busy life you $8.00 can remain calm and clear through The practice of meditation is an the practice of mindfulness. Here adventure that brings healing. Rinpoche reveals ways to awaken with meditative methods.

THE BASIC ATTITUDE OF HEALING AND WORKING WITH EMOTIONS by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- sette. #BAATTA Was $9, now $7.20 Whether we experience the events and circumstances of our life as either UNTANGLING OUR THE STAGES OF pleasant or unpleasant depends upon EMOTIONS MEDITATION— how our mind perceives them. It is pos- by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- GOM RIM BAR PA sible to bring peace and happiness to sette. #UNEM Was $9.95, now by H. H. the Dalai Lama. our mind by changing our perception. $7.96 7 audio cassettes. #GORIT Was So often our emotions seem mud- $85, now $68.00 ETHICS FOR THE NEW THE RICHNESS INSIDE dled and problematic, and instead of The Gom Rim Bar Pa (The Stages of MILLENNIUM by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- feeling emotionally fulfilled we feel Meditation) was written by Kamalasila sette. #RIINTA Was $9, now $7.20 upset. How to break the cycle of emo- by H.H. the Dalai Lama, read to be a meditation handbook for It is important to learn to love tional frustration? Rinpoche leads us by B.D. Wong. 2 cassettes, 3 hrs. Mahayana Buddhism. The Dalai Lama yourself. This teaching shows you through our emotional debris, and #ETNETA Was $18, now $14.40 gives his own commentary. Topics MEDITATION: Bringing the how to take care of yourself and shows us how to experience love, include: the nature of mind and how to The Dalai Lama demonstrates become your own guide. peace and emotional fulfillment. that human beings are better than we train it, the development of compas- Mind Home sion and equanimity, the nature of by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- think we are, and that a society and WHERE SAMSARA ENDS a life that cultivate love and compas- suffering, wisdom and how to unite sette. #MEBRT Was $10.99, now TURNING SUFFERING INTO sion are completely within our reach. it with compassion, and the medita- $8.79 ENLIGHTENMENT AND NIRVANA BEGINS If enough people operate from the tions of calm abiding and penetrative Through examples and stories, by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 understanding of their original purity, insight. (Please note that tape 2, side Sogyal Rinpoche conveys a feeling #TUSUEN Was $9.95, now $7.96 cassette. #WHSATA Was $9, now a global revolution of peace will 2 was to have contained the initiation and a personal experience of the Everyone experiences some form $7.20 ensue. of Avalokiteshvara. Thubten Norbu, practice of meditation. of suffering in varying degrees. Authentic spiritual practice begins the Dalai Lama's brother requested Rinpoche shows us how to alleviate at the border where samsara ends that the sound be left off this one side BUDDHA DHARMA IN THE RIGHT VIEW: Living Your pain and actually transform it into a and nirvana begins —at that moment because the initiation was only for tool to develop clarity of minds. when we turn the mind inward. WEST those present.) Dying with H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa, by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- sette. #RIVI Was $9.95, now $7.96 UNIFYING MEDITATION Leslie Kawamura, Lama Lodo, DHARMA WISDOM Seeing death as a mirror of AND COMPASSION Sister Palmo, Lama Gomang interview with Kalu Rinpoche. life reflective of all the numerous by Lama Sogyal Rinpoche. 1 cas- Khen, Lama Kunga, Brian 1 cassette. #DHWI Was $9.95, now changes which occur during daily sette. #UNMETA Was $9, now CutiHo el al. 4 cassettes. $7.96 living underscores this insightful $7.20 #BUDHWE Was $30, now $24.00 Rinpoche speaks to the relevance JnUrtut £>fof teaching. Letting go spontaneously, The three methods of meditation These four hours of recordings of Buddhist principles in modern laughing with life, releasing egoic presented in The Tibetan Book of feature some of the leading Buddhists contemporary life. His simplicity, identity, and living with clarity Living and Dying can be brought from around the world —an excellent clarity and directness provide a —these increase as we more deeply together and combined with prac- overview of Tibetan Buddhism as well thoughtful and enheartening message understand death and dying. tices of compassion and devotion to as other Buddhist approaches. for the spirit. form a complete practice.

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PHOTOS of the young TIBETAN CARPETS H.H. THE KARMAPA Regular price $350, on sale for $262.50 Was $15. now $6.00 These carpets are traditional, hand-woven, 60 knot, thick mountain Ward Holmes of Tsurphu Foun- wool, made by Tibetans in Nepal. They have the 3 floral medallion dation is offering through us a design which represents the natural purity of acts of body, speech number of photos of the new incar- and mind. These fine carpets come in two basic color backgrounds nation of H.H. the Karmapa These —red and blue. photos are made from a CD and measure approx. 8 x 10". A por- tion of the proceeds from the sale of these photos goes to benefit AUDIO TEACHINGS BY in Tibet. PEMA CHODRON With Younger Brother. #HHKA60 Were $10, on sale for only $8 (while they last)

BE GRATEFUL TO EVERYONE by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #BEGREV How to transform difficult people and circumstances into the path of awakening. A good summary of the lojong path, teachings which make every experience useful in the path. EMPTINESS AS GOOD NEWS: The Practice of the Heart Sutra Red Tibetan Carpet. #RETICA Blue Tibetan Carpet. #BLTICA by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #EMGOTA Wearing Hat. #HHKA59 EQUANIMITY IS NOT DETACHMENT by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. DEITY PHOTO PRINT #EQNODE Yamantaka Solitary Hero Practitioners often use meditation 8 x 10". #YASOHE Was $35.00, to avoid experiencing their feelings. now $28.00 Pema gives a new practice to stay This is a photo print image of with feelings and use them on the Yamantaka painted by Kay Komito. path. It is iconographically accurate and GENEROSITY IS LETTING alive with color. Above Yamantaka is represented the Dalai Lama, Tsong- GO OF HOLDING ON TO khapa, and . YOURSELF by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #GEISLE

HOLDING ON TO ANY TRUTH BLOCKS WISDOM by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. Wearing Circular Hat. #HHKA14 #HOANTR SACRED MUSIC AND CHANTS IDIOT COMPASSION is alle- viating your own discomfort POSTCARDS C « with another's pain by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #IDCO HIMALAYAN This tape helps the development of BELLS II compassion and personal boundaries. MEDITATION IS NOT ABOUT FEELING GOOD by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #MENOFE HHDL w/Ling & Trijang MEDITATION IS NOT Rinpoche Card CHENREZIK ABOUT GETTING IT RIGHT #TU30 Was $1, now $.50 by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. Produced by the The Dalai Lama is pictured with #MEISNO Institute in Woodstock, chants by his senior and junior tutors. Encourages us not to give up on Tenzin Chonyi, Lekshey Chonyi, the spiritual path when we fail to GESAR OF LING PRAYER Pema Chodron, Greg Eakin. Cas- achieve our self-improvement goals. FLAG sette. #CHT Was $12, now $9.60 32" x 42" high. #GELIPR Was $35, Some selections: Mahamudra Lin- HIMALAYAN BELLS II NEAR AND FAR ENEMIES now $28.00 eage Prayer, Chenrezik Sadhana, by Karma Moffett. Cassette. OF THE SIX PARAMITAS This white flag with blue trim has Amitabha Sadhana, Seven Verse #HIBE Was $10, now $8.00 by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. Gesar of Ling with auspicious sym- Prayer of Guru Rinpoche, Calling the This is a harmonic and meditative #NEFATA bols and animals and many mantras. Guru From Afar, Long Life Prayer recording of Himalayan bowls and It also has a place for a flag pole for H.H. Gyalwa Karmapa's Lineage TAKING THE NEGATIVITY bells. to side into it. We like the way it Holders, Long Life Prayer for Khenpo OUT OF DISCIPLINE looks. Karthar Rinpoche, Praise to the by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. Buddha Activity of the Gyalwa Kar- #TANEOU • •»»»»«: »»#»#*■ mapa,

THE BIG SQUEEZE II: Working with the Edge by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. CHO #BISQTA by Choying Drolma & Steve Tib- THE PARADOX OF THE Tanks in Lhasa Card betts. Cassette. #CHO Was $12, CESSATION OF SUFFERING now $9.60 by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. #TU42Was$l,now$.50 Choying Drolma is a member of #PACESU Nagi , a nunnery in the foot- POWER OF TEN PLAQUE hills of the Himalayas. She chants THREE KINDS OF #KAMAPO Was $30, now $18.00 with the gentle melodic background LAZINESS This wall or shrine table plaque of Steve Tibbetts' guitar. Proceeds by Pema Chodron. 1 cassette. measures 7 1/2" high by 6" wide. It from the sale of Cho go to purchase a #THKILA has a gold face with the Kalachakra solar heating system for Nagi Gom- How the paramitas of exertion and Mantra beautifully enameled in color pa's water supply. meditation are the perfect antidote mounted on mahogany stained wood. for discouragement and depression. A well-made item.

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THE GYUTO MONKS: Freedom Chants Cassette. #GYMOFR Was $12, now $9.60 Grateful Dead percussionist Mickey Hart recorded these Gyuto Monks' sacred chants. The monks perform chants of Yamantaka and Mahakala, accented by cymbals, horns, drums and bells. Also included are musical offerings by Philip Glass, Mickey Hart and Kitaro recorded QUIET MIND: The Musical SACRED MUSIC, SACRED live at the Cathedral of St. John the Journey of a Tibetan Nomad DANCE FOR PLANETARY Divine in NYC. by Nawang Khechog. Cassette. HEALING SONGS OF LIBERATION #QUMI Was $9.98, now $7.98 Monks from Drepung Loseling, by Ganden Jangtse Monastic Bom of Tibetan nomads, Nawang text by Glenn H. Mullin and Choir. Cassette. #SOLI Was $10, Khechog discovered a deep affinity Damdul Namgyal. Cassette. now $8.00 HIMALAYAN BOWLS I with the bamboo flute in early child- #SAMUC Was $12, now $9.60 The Ganden Jangtse monks have by Karma Moffett. Cassette. hood. His gentle flute explorations Ten vocal and instrumental pieces recorded these chants: Musical Pro- #HIBOlWas$10,now$8.00 are music as meditation. exemplifying three types of music: cession, Praise to Lord Buddha, Twenty-two singing bowls express vocal pieces typical of the chanting Homage to Je Tsong Khapa, Offer- the mystic feeling of the Himalayas. done in Loseling's assembly hall; ing to Guyasamaja, Invocation and pieces combining vocal and instru- Offering to 6-Armed Mahakala, Vic- mental elements; sacred dance music. tory of Goodness and the Awakened Some of the selections: The Black Hat Mind. This is a fund-raiser for Tibetan Dance, Offering of the Universe, A schools. Eor information regarding Propitiatory Prayer to , this project, contact Thupten Dadak, A Call to the Spirits of Tibet. Heart of Tibet, 612-822-3535.

THE VAJRA GURU MANTRA chanted by Chagdud Tulku ' Rinpoche, Khandro Tsering Cho- dron, Sogyal Rinpoche and the Rigpa Sangha. Cassette, 65 min. #VAGUMA Was $10.95, now $8.76 IN SEARCH OF HAPPINESS: Contains four different chants Invocations of the of the Vajra Guru Mantra. It also School of Tibetan Buddhism includes, for each chant, a track of by the Monks of Sakya continuous chant lasting approx. 10 Tashi Ling. 55 min., CD. RHYTHMS OF PEACE: » «' min. which is helpful for meditation. #SEHACD Was $15.98, now $12.78 Bamboo Flute, Didgeridoo, SONGS OF THE JATAKA Chants by the male and female and Harmonic Chanting TALES Ngagpa resident monks of Sakya by Nawang Kechog. Cassette. by Penny Nichols and members Tashi Ling including lineage prayers, #RHPEWas$10,now$8.00 SACRED TIBETAN CHANTS of the Kaima Kagyu Institute. long life prayers to H.H. Sakya Trizen, The meditative sounds of Nawang FROM THE GREAT PRAYER offering the mandala, parting from CD. #SOJATC Was $20, now Khechog. This is an otherworldly FESTIVAL the four attachments, and Amita- $16.00 masterpiece that uses soothing yus-Hayagriva. Composer Abelardo Monks from Drepung Loseling, Cassette. #SOJATA Was $12, now melodic textures to explore the inner Oquendo created music for each text by Glenn H. Mullin and $9.60 stillness. prayer in a way that honors the Damdul Namgyal. Cassette. These lively songs for children tell traditional aspects of the chants yet #SATIC Was $12, now $9.60 the tales of Lord Buddha's previous adds to their beauty. Five historic sacred chants from lives, lessons learned and compas- StfWMsiflei the Monlam Chenmo, the commemo- sionate deeds performed. ration of Shakyamuni Buddha's public display of miracle powers. Contains five pieces: A Crown Ornament for the Wise, a verse dedicated to Tara by the First Dalai Lama; Prayer to the Victorious Masters, hymn to the various incarnations of Avalokitesh- vara by the First Panchen Lama; TIBET IS NEAR: Sacred Until Supreme Illumination, Lama Music of Ganden Jangtse Tsongkhapa's prayer for the attain- Cassette. #TTNE Was $10, now S**fl S?*rts» Ucn*arv TfcKF- C*"* Set* **fa ment of Amitabha's ; From $8.00 Here to Enlightenment, First Panchen SACRED HEALING CHANTS Selections include: Homage to Lama's prayer to achieve enlighten- Tsong Khapa, Receiving the High OFTD3ET ment for the sake of others; A Mystical by the monks ofGaden Shartse Teacher, Purification, Mandala Offer- Biography, the mystical experiences ing, Invitation to Palden Lhamo, Monastery. Cassette. #SAHECT of Lama Tsongkhapa are praised by Offerings to Palden Lhamo, Praises to Was $9.95, now $7.96 the founder of . White Tara, and A Prayer for Peace. "Listening to this musical program confers healing benefits. The com- MAHAKALA DAILY positions are sacred, significant parts of colorful, elaborate healing PRACTICE SOUNDS OF PEACE: ceremonies which magically open up by Bardor Tulku Rinpoche, consciousness." —Lobsang Rapgay Bamboo Flute & Didgeridoo Tenzin Chonyi, and the by Nawang Kechog. Cassette. retreatants and students at \ #SOPE Was $10, now $8.00 QODQQ Karma Triyana This spontaneous music captures Monastery. Cassette, 88 min. SHOWER OF BLESSINGS: the feeling and peace of the moun- #MADAPR Was $12, now $9.60 Mantras, Chants, and Music tains of Tibet. This tape is longer than the from Some of the Great Mahakala Chants CD —it contains Contemporary Masters of ill more of the ritual. Tibetan Buddhism TIBET/WATERBONE by ZAM on behalf of Rigpa. CD, by D. Kendall Jones, Jimmy 65 min., 26 pp. booklet. #SHBLT Waldo, David Evans. Cassette, 62 Was $10.95, now $8.76 min. #TIWAT Was $10, now $8.00 Contains 24 selections of sacred Tibet began as a basic motif MUSICAL HIGHLIGHTS Tibetan chants and music gathered composed by D. Kendall Jones. It FROM KHEN LOB CHO SUM over a 20 year period. These prayers slowly found its way through the by Ngagyur Nyingma Institute and mantras are sung in the tradi- clouds, lifted its arms to the heavens and Palyul Namdroling Monas- tional way, and the booklet contains and became a symphony of beauty both the Tibetan text and an English j/^in a FREE TRIP tery. Cassette. #MUHI Was $10, and rhythm transfused with crystal translations for each of the practices. now $8.00 to Tibet and Nepal. chants of monks, the jubilant cho- Some of the best known mantras and This is a wonderful tape with ruses of Nepali and Tibetan children practices are here, as are the voices mostly clear solo vocal singing (in You can enter every time singing traditional hymns along with of Sogyal Rinpoche, Chagdud Tulku Tibetan) of the songs of the lives of horns, drums, and flutes —the har- Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, you place and order. Padmasambhava, Shantarakshita, monic heartbeat of a place of pris- and Khandro Tsering Chodron. An and King Trisong Detsen. See page 19 for details. tine holiness and pleasure. Tibetan excellent guide for hearing and prac- electrorica. ticing these prayers.

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From his interviews with GEMS OF DHARMA, Being Aware, Right Now, illustrated with stories and tips from these refugees, riveting tales of JEWELS OF FREEDOM Every Day the author's experience as a medita- extraordinary journeys are skillfully by Je Gampopa, trans, by Ken TIBETAN SACRED TEMPLE by . 163 pp., cloth. tor and teacher. interwoven with their personal rev- & Katia Holmes, pref. by Tai MUSIC: Eight Lamas from #BUPLSI Was $16.95, now $11.87 elations. One by one, individuals Situpa Rinpoche. 319 pp. #GEDH Drepung When the Buddha was asked to unfold their inner lives —reminding Was $30, now $21.00 the reader that life can be difficult Cassette. #SATEDR Was $10, now sum up his teaching in a single word, %'- The Way to This translation of Gampopa's and that humility and courageous- $8.00 he said, "Awareness." He taught how classic (The Jewel Ornament) is Buddhahood ness are essential attributes worthy A powerful collection of Drepung to see directly into the nature of of admiration. a handbook for many Tibetan Bud- Loseling sacred temple music. The experience, to be in touch with what !:anprom a Modern Chm» dhists— it provides the quintessential chants and music are prayers which is actually happening. It is not about meaning of hundreds of Buddhist invoke Buddhist deities for healing belief, doctrine, formula or tradition. THE BODfflSATTVAPITAKA: scriptures by laying out the path and transformation. In addition to It is about freedom of mind. This Its Doctrines, Practices and of bodhisattva practice leading to overtone chanting, the monks also book offers a straightforward look Their Position in Mahayana Buddhahood. at Buddhism. perform beautiful midrange chanting Literature and play traditional Tibetan temple by Ulrich Pagel. 478 pp., cloth. instruments creating haunting and «««««. mystical effects. #BODOPR Was $55.00, now $40.00 An in-depth study of The Bodhi- sattvapitaka. He outlines the path TIBETAN SOSCS Of of the Bodhisattva emphasizing the practice of the six perfections. The author provides historical context and a complete study of the develop- THE WAY TO BUDDHAHOOD: ment of early Mahayana thought. Instructions from a Modern Chinese Master by Venerable Yin-shun. 416 pp. #WABU Was $19.95, now $11.97 'CM* Mid Iof-scJ« Drawing especially on the Mad- hyamaka tradition of Nagarjuna, Tibetan Songs WHITE CRANE: Nangma and Candrakirti, and Tsongkhapa, the of Gods and Demons Ven. Yin-shun presents the essen- Toesche, Light Classics of tials of Buddhist thought that also THE QUINTESSENCE OF Produced by Stephen Beyer Tibet embrace the modern world. by Loten. CD w/booklet, 68 min. THE ANIMATE AND INANIMATE: A Discourse Lyrichord #WHCRCD Was $17.98, now LIVING WISDOM: Revision- U.CT7281 $14.38 on the Holy Dharma ing the Philosophic Quest by Venerable Lama Lodru, fore- These songs express the heart- by Anthony Damiani. 269 pp. TIBETAN SONGS OF GODS felt emotions of the Tibetan people. word by H.E. Kalu Rinpoche. 239 #LIWIS Was $15.95, now $9.57 AND DEMONS: Ritual and Their elegance and charm evoke the pp. #QUANIN Was $12, now $8.40 Theatrical Music of Tibet lost world of ancient Lhasa, Tibet. Contains a series of classes given An excellent manual on refuge, by Anthony Damiani from 1982 until produced by Stephen Beyer, Cas- Nangma means "insiders" and these generating the bodhimind, the six his passing in 1984. In these classes sette, 40 min. #GODE Was $12, pieces were originally performed by perfections, the guru-disciple rela- Anthony offered generous commentary now $9.60 Tibetan aristocrats, exclusively for tionship, emptiness and the tantric themselves. Toesche are songs of the on the "What is Philosophy?" section This recording contains the hymn path. upperland. These light classics are of Paul Brunton's Notebooks. Anthony in praise of the Goddess Tara, Chod, Damiani develops Paul Brunton's idea Milarepa song, songs of guru devo- her sung by Loten, a Tibetan from Myim Dharamsala, with an ensemble of of the philosopher as sage, one. who not tion, The Tale of Lotus Blazing Light, only knows and experiences insight Gesar and His Magic Slingshot. four instruments: a Dranyen (six- jmiag the tvtvH.&niiLvl}imtnifi.cfitH stringed lute), Piwang (two-stringed into the ultimate "truth of things," but Philosophic Quest fiddle), Gyuemang (dulcimer), and also expresses this insight in compas- Threling (transverse flute). sionate action amid the buzzing confu- sion of the everyday world.

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-KAKHNHAYVYARD VISIONS FROM THE FIELDS PILGRIM: Photographs by OF MERIT: Drawings of Tibet Richard Gere HOSTAGE OF BEIJING: TIBET AND THE BRITISH and the Himalayas SACRED WORLD: The Abduction of the RAJ: The Frontier Cadre with a foreword by H.H. the by Philip Sugden. Signed edition The Shambhala Way to Dalai Lama, an intro. by Rich- Panchen Lama with 65 locations and studio draw- 1904-1947 Gentleness, Bravery, and by Gilles van Grasdorff, foreword ard Gere and a poem by Patti ings. #VIFIME Was $30, now by Alex McKay. 293 pp., cloth. Power by Richard Gere. 320 pp., photos, Smith. 144 pp., 12 x 13", 64 b&w $18.00 #TIBR Was $49.00, now $34.30 by Jeremy & Karen Hayward. photos, map, cloth. #PI Was $75, maps, cloth. #HOBE Was $24.95, "For many centuries the arts have More than one hundred British- 248 pp. #SAWO Was $15, now now $45 now $17.47 played a major role in the spiritual Indian officials lived and worked in $10.50 An outspoken defender of the development of the Tibetan people. A well-researched investigation Tibet during the years 1904-1947. Combining Buddhist mindfulness Tibetan people, a student and friend Over the years, it has been a pleasure into the kidnapping of the Panchen Following Colonel Younghusband's practice and pre-Buddhist shamanic of the Dalai Lama, and traveller to meet artists, like Philip Sugden, Lama. According to Tibetan Bud- 1903-1904 mission to Lhasa, these teachings, Shambhala warriorship throughout India, Nepal, Zanskar, and who express this understanding in dhist tradition, the Panchen Lama officers and their supporting staff training teaches ways to call on pow- Tibet — Gere's photographs are strik- their work. Philip's artwork has plays a key role in identifying were posted in central and southern erful, natural energies for personal ing and atmospheric. Reproduced on been part of an ongoing pilgrimage the next incarnation of the Dalai Tibet, and after 1936-1937, at the Brit- and collective transformation. It luxurious, uncoated stock, Pilgrim —based on his journeys to the Hima- Lama. Shortly after arresting Genden ish Mission in Lhasa. This ground- shows how to use everyday situations draws the viewer within the aura of layas and Tibet, he has created a Chokyi Nyima, the Chinese pro- breaking work examines the charac- to unite mind, body and emotions in this spiritually vital world through body of work that testifies to his duced their own "Panchen Lama." ter, role, and influence of a small, a harmonious whole. The Haywards the subtle use of light and motion. dedication, not just for the cause of The author presents fresh insights distinct, group of Tibetan specialists are Shambhala program trainers. the Tibetan people, but also to the into the intrigue of Tibet's recent —diplomatic representatives of the transformation of people through history and the current situation. Raj, as well as scholars, spies, and empire-builders, who influenced VERSES FROM THE the process of art." —His Holiness the Dalai Lama events in Tibet and shaped our under- CENTER: A Buddhist Vision standing of that land. of the Sublime : by Stephen Batchelor. 208 pp., TIBET OUTSIDE THE TAR cloth. #VECE Was $22.95^ now A Middle Way for the by Steven D. Marshall and Marketplace Susette Tement Cooke (The Alli- by Prayudh A. Payutto. 102 pp. Nag^B^iSfWtjcmsights into ance for Research in Tibet). #BUEC Was $14.95, now $8.97 the nature of reality, the Buddha's CD-ROM. #TIOUTA Was $10, now enigmatic vision of the sublime, have P.A. Payutto, one of Thailand's $6.00 now been translated and explained foremost Buddhist scholars, chal- This unprecedented report contains by Stephen Batchelor. lenges the misconception that Bud- 2700 pages of text, hundreds of photo- dhism is only for renunciants by out- graphs, tables, charts, and maps of lining an ethically Buddhist approach the half of Tibetan land submerged to economics. Production, consump- under four Chinese provinces. The tion and other economic activities entire report, complete with images are not to be treated as ends in them- THE KATHMANDU VALLEY and graphics, has been presented in selves but as means to the ultimate Adobe's easy-to-use Acrobat Reader photos by Fredrik Arvidsson, text development of individual and social software. There is a full search index. by Kerry Moron. 240 pp. 160 color well-being. 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As a CIA officer, Roger McCarthy TREASURES OF TIBETAN trained members of the Tibetan resis- ART from the Newark TIBETAN VOICES: tance in the late 1950s. Roger tells the story of the Tibetan resistance, Museum A Traditional Memoir the role of Tibetans who collaborated by Valrae Reynolds. 264 pp., 146 photos by Brian Harris, written with the Chinese invaders, the unfor- color & 61 b&w illus., 106 line & ed. by Heather Wardle, Eliz- givable Chinese brutalities, excesses, drawings and 1 map, 10 x 12", abeth Cass, Iain Marrs, George and deceits, and the sorry role of the cloth. #FRSARE Was $65, now Roller. 8 3/4" x 11" wide, 150 pp., Free World —the United Nations and $45.50 50 photos. #TWO Was $31.95, now that of Prime Minister Nehru —when Ranging from the eleventh to the $19.17 Tibet desperately needed help. twentieth century, ritual silk brocade Unlotking Ihr Starts of the Land of the Snw. Brian Harris has combined images LEE FEIGON garments, painted leather pieces, of Himalayan Buddhist culture with «*«««*«««•« ceremonial silver objects, intricately memoir-style accounts of Tibetan worked ornaments, prayer wheels, elders in India and the West—the DEMYSTIFYING TIBET: and Buddhist paintings and sculpture photos and text are rich and moving. Unlocking the Secrets of the are all lavishly illustrated. Valrae THE CULT OF PURE CRYS- Royalties are being donated to Seva Land of the Snows Reynolds is Curator of Asian Collec- Service Society, The Tibetan Health TAL MOUNTAIN: Popular tions at the Newark Museum since by Lee Feigon. 241 pp., 21 Pilgrimage and Visionary Education Organisation, The Nuns TIBET SINCE 1950: Silence, 1970. She has written astute descrip- Project and Delek Hospital Aid Foun- photos and illus., cloth. #DETI Landscape in Southeast Tibet tions to accompany the art. Prison or Exile dation. Was $27.95, now $16.77 by Toni Huber. 320 pp., 3 maps, in collaboration with Human An authoritative and up-to-date 9 halftones, cloth. #CUPUCR Was Rights Watch. 200 pp., 9 x 12", view of the history and culture of $65, now $45.50 80 color, 60 duotone photos, cloth. ODYSS6Y ILLUSTRATED GUfOE TO Tibet. Lee Feigon, chair of the East Asian Studies Dept. at Colby College, The Tibetan district of Tsari with #TISI50 Was $40, now $24.00 NEPAL its sacred snow-ccvered peak of Pure examines the country behind the by Kerry Moron. 280 pp., 64 Crystal Mountain has long been a Through photographs, history, per- myths to locate the origins of modern sonal interviews and stories, the impact color photos, 15 maps. #NE major pilgrimage center of symbolic Tibet and to sort out its controversial of Chinese political repression is made Was $19.95, now $11.97 relationship with China. His book and ritual significance for Tibetans. Toni Huber of Victoria University clear. Contains rare photos of Chinese Kerry Moran is one of the most brings the Tibetan issues into the explores its esoteric and popular crackdowns on Tibetan demonstra- knowledgeable travel writers and mid 90s—a good read. tions and first-hand accounts from trekking guides for Nepal. She ritual traditions. She documents Tibetan life patterns and cultural exiles of why they chose to leave. It offers the essential information looks at the past and present damage to traditions which have largely disap- on travel, visas, accommodation, Tibetan religious institutions. Includes peared since 1959. Huber analyzes health, food and bargaining as a discussion of Tibetan prisons by well as cultural and outdoor the cultural categories of space, place, and person, and the organiza- Steve Marshall and a consideration of adventure opportunities. This is Tibet as myth and reality by Orville tion of Tibetan society in relation also a very interesting book on Schell, renowned journalist and China^ to them. 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TIBET Nature-Culture- LHASA MANDALA POSTER TIBET. Enduring Spirit, Religion, A Multimedia By Peter Gold, J. Jigme, T.G. Exploited Land Adventure Gangzey. 20 x 17". #LHMAPO Was by Robert Apte & Andres CD-ROM. #TINCR Was $50, now $5, now $3.00 Edwards. 192 pp., 48 color $37.50 This mandala of the region around photos, 8.5 x 8.5". #TIENSP Was Containing 700 photos of Tibet, this MAP AND INDEX OF LHASA Lhasa shows major Tibetan sacred $29.95, now $17.97 CD is as much fun as it is informative. CITY sites, monasteries, nunneries, tem- Shows how the environment of It covers the geology, geography, by Amnye Machen Institute, ples, hermitages and holy peaks. Tibet impacts the culture and pres- climate and flora and fauna of Tibet, Centre for Occupied Tibet Stud- ents a compelling picture of Tibet's the culture (dance, stories, language, ies. #MPINLH Was $20, now ongoing ecological struggle which traditional life, nomads, festivals, $16.00 resulted from the Chinese occupa- handicrafts), great places to travel MAP OF NEPAL V-jJin a FREE TRIP Provides the correct names and tion. Photos and descriptions of and maps, a phrasebook, Buddhism #MANE Was $7.95, now $6.36 exact locations of all monuments, to Tibet and Nepal. Tibet's unspoiled wilderness are inter- of Tibet, and the history. Created by This is a road map of Nepal with woven with the country's nomadic a team of designers in cooperation temples, monasteries, schools, hos- pitals, hotels, shopping centres, vari- details of Kathmandu Valley and the See page 19 for details. and farming traditions and the with Tibetans and Tibetologists, the city. wisdom gathered over the centuries. proceeds support the Tadra Project ous offices of the Chinese Commu- The overall picture makes it clear for orphanages, schools and hospital nist occupation administration, etc. In addition to road, street, lane and that what happens in Tibet has direct in eastern Tibet and to the School for *****«****•«***< bearing on the environmental bal- the Blind in Lhasa. place names, all the mountains sur- ance of the world. rounding Lhasa have been delineated with contour lines. A separate main E V fc N YEARS IN index in both Tibetan and English SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET includes a historical survey of Lhasa by . 331 pp., 2 TIBET and a recollection of the old city by maps, 15 photos. #SEYETI Was the late W.D. Shakabpa. $13.95, now $8.37 During WWII, Heinrich Harrer, a youthful Austrian adventurer, ILLUSTRATED MAP OF escaped from an Indian internment camp into Tibet to become a confi- TIBET dant to the young Dalai Lama. 22 x 40". #CUMATI Was $15, now "It tells one of the grandest and $12.00 most incredible adventure stories I Full-color artistic cultural map of have ever read, compounded of the Tibet showing regional costumes, infallibly exciting elements of moun- prominent landmarks and Buddhist tain climbing, daring escapes, life in monasteries and other religious sites. secret, forbidden Tibet, and encoun- Excellent printing on heavy paper and ters with extraordinary people." laminated. Sales support the Norbul- —New York Times Book Review ingka Institute in Dharamsala.

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