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WINTER 1997 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG SUPPLEMENT

1997—Year of The QeluglKugyii Tradition o{ in the Movies

This year we can hope to see the to any of its markets if Disney re- release of two major on Tibet: leases the . So far, the Chinese "" and "Seven Years in Tibet." haven't spoken out against Seven Melissa Mathison Ford, the wife of Years in Tibet. , wrote the Filming for Kundun was done in for Kundun based on the Dalai Morocco since the Chinese interfered 's autobiography. She has also with the possibility of shooting it in written the screenplay for ET and The the Himalayan region. Black Stallion. is the The word "Kundun" means "the director and Disney's Touchstone Pic- presence of a great incarnation," and tures will distribute the film. the movie chronicles the life of the Jean-Jacques Annaud (The Bear, 14th from his selection as Name of the Rose) is directing Seven the reincarnated lama to his perilous Years in Tibet, the story of Heinrich escape to in the 1950s. The cast Harrer's great adventure in Tibet. Os- of "Kundun" is all Tibetan and per- car nominee Brad Pitt plays Harrer formers were chosen from exiles. HEALING ANGER THE / and David Thewlis plays Peter Tsering Lhamo, a Tibetan from Aufschnaiter. The movie is being Ithaca, New York plays the Dalai The Power of Patience from filmed in Argentina, Chile and Canada Lama's sister. She said, "It is a movie TRADITION OF and will be distributed by Columbia especially made for Tibetans, so the a Buddhist Perspective friStar. world will know what happened by the Dalai Lama MAHAMUDRA Both films are scheduled to be re- when the Chinese invaded our coun- trans, by leased in the fall of 1997. try." A crew of Italian designers re- by H. H. the Dalai Lama 155 pp. #HEAN $12.95 March The Chinese government seems to created the Potala and when the Ti- and Alexander Berzin be particularly worried about betans saw it, they all started to cry. ■ 325 pp. #GEKATR 18.95 March In this timely discussion, The Dalai Lama shows the Kundun and has threatened to bar power that patience and tolerance have to heal anger Productions from access (Related articles on page 9) In this book, the Dalai Lama gives brilliant commen- and hatred. As His Holiness points out, this is impor- taries on the mahamudra root text and auto-commen- tant in our own lives as well for achieving peace in the tary by the First . This treasury of prac- world. The techniques and methods presented are rel- tical instructions contains extensive teachings on the evant not only for Buddhist practitioners but for all who nature of mind, the development of shamata, and seek to improve themselves. levels of mahamudra, and the compatibility of Three Year Retreat We think this is a great book. and anuttarayoga tantra. Here some excerpts from Healing Anger. The following excerpt is a presentation by the Dalai on the First Panchen Lama's autocommentary. Day One FIRST SESSION Visualizing Ourselves as a Buddha-form An Interview Generally speaking, all the major of the world, and particularly , emphasize the importance If, for whatever reason—lack of time, sickness, travel with of the practice of love, compassion, and tolerance. This and so forth — we need to abbreviate our practice, we is particularly the case in all the traditions of Buddhism, must be careful not to omit fulfilling the main purpose LAMA (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 14) LODU PLEASE READ THIS-!

Special One-time Request for Our Readers Our newsletter can then be classed as a "requester" periodical and bulk mail costs will be reduced. As the readership of the Snow Lion Newsletter/Cata- With or without an order, we will sign you up for tunity to free themselves from suffer- On April 18,1996 the gates closed log continues to grow, so does the cost of postage and another free year of the Snow Lion Newsletter/Cata- for a Tibetan Buddhist three-year, ing and realize perfect the labor to prepare mailings. log. A few moments of your time will make a big dif- to benefit sentient beings. Although three-month, three-day retreat in Incredibly, there is a way you can help us to signifi- ference in our ability to continue to create and deliver many Americans have heard the same Mendocino County, California. This cantly lower mailing costs that is easy to do! The Postal the Snow Lion newsletter. We have really appreciated retreat sponsored by Kagyu Droden teachings and have even practiced Service will give us a discount on postage if you will your support in the past when we needed you, and we what they've heard, their karmic re- Kunchab is being led by Venerable send us the order form on the last page of this newslet- thank you in advance for helping with the ongoing Lama Lodu Rinpoche. The following lationship with three-year retreat is ter. Please print your name and address, check the work for Tibet! interview took place in August, 1996. not as strong as the people you met. box that says "I would like to remain on the Snow Lion Thank you. The interviewer is Deborah Price The retreatants had some past-life mail list" and return it to us with or without an order. Janke. connection with three-year retreat, Question: Rinpoche, when I talked to had followed the , and had some of the people going into three- practiced. This familiarity gave them the feeling of coming home rather year retreat I was amazed at their Snow Lion Publications joy—it was as though they had won than of being imprisoned in the re- PO Box 6483 BULK RATE the lottery. Yet, for most Americans treat. Ithaca, NY 14851 U.S. POSTAGE the idea of being sequestered and Q: Could you please tell us the na- PAID ture of this particular three-year engaging in rigorous meditation PERMIT NO. 100 practice for three years is not a very retreat you started in Mendocino RIPON, WI entertaining prospect, so where does County. their joy come from? LLR: Actually, all three-year retreats Lama Lodu Rinpoche: The people you are essentially the same but each met had been students of the Buddha/ school has unique traditions, unique for many years. They had lis- ways to transmit and practice. Our tened again and again to the teach- Mendocino retreat follows the tradi- ings and over time through practice tion of the Shangpa/Kagyu lineage— their experience was transformed the lineage holder being His Holiness from an intellectual understanding to . So we are following a genuine understanding. So they in his foot steps. three-year retreat as an oppor- (Continued on page 6) within the prison of cyclic existence. role-models. When we are over- THE 37 PRACTICES Influenced by sources of suffering whelmed by obstructions, feel afraid like the , they perform or are in pain, we have a support and OF harmful actions which express their a source of strength and hope. Feel- hostility and desire. The praises ex- ing this trust is taking mental , by Sonant Rinchen tolling such worldly gods actually expressing it in words is taking ver- trans. & ed. by Ruth Sonam laud them for these very activities. bal refuge and making any gesture of From a Buddhist point of view, this homage is taking physical refuge. We 112 pp. #THSEPR $12.95 February shows they're still trapped within cy- then try to live by the refuge precepts. clic existence and therefore, no mat- When we see no way out, when we ter how powerful, are incapable of look to our right and left but no one, protecting others from suffering and not even enlightened beings and our Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo wrote Bound himself in the jail of fear. If you're sinking in a swamp spiritual teachers, can do anything The Thirty-seven Practices ofBodhi- cyclic existence, yourself, you're not in a position to directly to help us, there's no need for saltvas in the fourteenth century. His What worldly god can give you rescue anyone else. In order to be despair because the virtue we our- succinct and simple verses of advice protection? fully capable of showing others how selves have created will act as our summarize the quintessence of the Therefore when you seek to free themselves, you must be free refuge and protection. path to perfection. Geshe refuge, take refuge in from cyclic existence yourself. We If we imagine our spiritual teach- 's oral teachings elu- The Three Jewels which will not need a refuge we can trust and which ers and the Three Jewels before us, cidate these practices for the modern betray you— will not let us down. The Three Jew- thinking again and again of their ex- reader and show how we can trans- This is the practice of els are such a refuge, for they will cellent qualities, we'll remember form our actions, feelings and ways Bodhisattvas. never fail us. Taking refuge in them, them not only during our waking of thinking to become Bodhisattvas we look upon the enlightened beings hours but during the night as well. ourselves. There are many well-known pow- as those who show us our true pro- Through such prolonged familiarity The following is a short selection erful worldly gods and forces which, tection. We regard their teaching as we will, hopefully, also recall them from the fourth chapter entitled because they're still controlled by our actual refuge and the spiritual when we're dying. "Trusting." contaminated actions and disturbing ■ emotions, remain like ourselves community as our companions and

HEALING ANGER everyday day-to-day life experiences, timacy is quite partial and biased, and to try to live a way of life which would Continued from page 1 quite clear the best way to overcome tolerance and patience have great it is based very much on the consid- be more in accordance with this ba- conflict is the spirit of reconciliation, benefits, such as being able to sustain eration that the object of one's affec- sic gentle nature of our being. even within oneself. That spirit has including , Mahayana, and and maintain our calmness of mind, tion or attachment is someone who However, we do find a lot of con- very much to do with compassion. Tantrayana (the esoteric tradition of peace of mind, and presence of mind. is dear or close to one. On the other flicts and tension, not only within our One aspect of compassion is to Buddhism). They all state that com- So if an individual possesses this ca- hand, genuine compassion is free individual mind, but also within the respect others' rights, and to respect passion and love are the foundation pacity of tolerance and patience, from such attachment. There the family, when we interact with other others' views. That is the basis of rec- of all the paths then, even if the person lives in a very motivation is not so much that this people, and also at the societal level, onciliation. I think the human spirit In order to enhance one's develop- tense environment, one that is very person is dear to me or related to me, the national level, the global level, and of reconciliation which is based on ment of compassion and cultivate the frantic and stressful, the person's or my friend. Rather, genuine com- so on. How do we account for that? compassion is working deep cSwn, potential for compassion and love in- calmness of mind and presence of passion is based on the rationale that One of the factors, I think, that whether the person really knows it or herent within oneself, what is crucial mind will not be disturbed. just as myself, others also have this contributes to this conflict is our not. Therefore, because our basic is to counteract their opposing forces. When we speak of the deeds of a innate desire to be happy and over- imaginative faculty, or in other words, human nature is gentleness, no mat- It is in this context that the practice , there are three levels. come suffering; just as myself, they intelligence. It is also our intelligence ter how much we go through violence of patience or tolerance becomes The first is the entry into the have the natural right to fulfill this which can find ways and means to and many bad things, ultimately, the very important, because only through Bodhisattva path, which principally fundamental aspiration. Based on overcome this conflict. So in order to proper solution is to return to the patience is one able to overcome the involves generating a good heart, the that recognition of this fundamental utilize that human intelligence to basic human feeling, that is, human obstacles to patience. altruistic aspiration to attain full en- equality and commonality, one devel- overcome this conflict, which is cre- affection. So human affection, or When we talk about patience or lightenment for the benefit of all sen- ops a sense of affinity and closeness, ated by human intelligence, the im- compassion, is not only a religious tolerance, one should understand tient beings. That is the first level of and based on that, one will generate portant factor is human compassion. matter, but in our day-to-day life, it is that there are many degrees, starting the practice. This is followed by what love and compassion. That is genu- I think if we look at the reality, it is quite indispensable. ■ from a simple tolerance, like being is known as the actual practice, which ine compassion. able to bear a certain amount of heat consists of the practice of the six per- It is also very clear that the level and cold, progressing toward the fections. The third level is the activi- of intelligence or factor of wisdom highest level of patience, which is the ties at the state of Buddhahood, that one has as a complementary fac- type of patience and tolerance found which results from this practice. tor will determine the intensity and in the great practitioners, like the the depth of one's compassion. In THE MIRROR Bodhisattvas on the high levels of the Buddhism, there are discussions of The International Buddhist path. Since patience or tol- "One of the factors... three principal types of compassion. erance comes from a certain ability that contributes to One is a compassion which is not Newspaper of the Dzogchen Community to remain firm and steadfast, to not complemented by any wisdom fac- UNDER THE DIRECTION OF CHOGYAL be overwhelmed by the adverse situ- conflict is our imagina- tors. 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2 SNOW LION WINTER'97 NEWSLETTER Namgyal Offers Wk. ■ • H HW-.ssS Three Summer Retreats

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retreat, like the "Get Acquainted Intro. Retreat", is characterized by P / |I individual attention from the monks ■ ii* .from the Dalai Lama's own personal monastery. Students will practice daily prayers and meditations, re- Become a student at ceive teachings on the Three Princi- pal Aspects of the Path, the four un- common preliminaries of tantra NAMGYAL INSTITUTE OF Annual "Get Acquainted (, meditation, with Namgyal" Retreat: and ) and engage in these practices. There will An Introduction to be an Avalokiteshvara and BUDDHIST STUDIES this Fall instruction on and daily practice of Aug. 2-9,1997 the Avalokiteshvara sadhana. The re- This retreat is characterized by treat is informal and the monks are Applications now being accepted individual attention from the monks accessible throughout the day and and a unique introduction to Tibetan evening. After the last meditation and Buddhism as practiced by the Dalai Study this coming year at Namgyal Open to all qualified men and dinner each day, evenings consist of Institute of Buddhist Studies, oper- women, Namgyal has a unique 5-year Lama's own personal monastery. Stu- discussion groups, slide lectures, vid- ated by the North American branch program which enables serious stu- dents learn about shamatha medita- eos on , and volleyball of the personal monastery of H.H. the dents to follow a progressive and au- tion, mahayana teachings, yoga, and badminton. Dalai Lama, located in the beautiful thentic program of study in Tibetan mandala theory, debate, and Tibetan The retreat is also staffed by all Finger Lakes of upstate New Buddhism. Students are able to study language, and engage in hands on art of the Namgyal monks. Cost for this York. Tuition for full-time study is Tibetan language and the entire scope workshops on drawing Tibetan im- retreat is $240 plus $14 per day for ages and . The retreat is $650-$1200 per semester, depending of Buddhist sutra and tantra. The in- lodging and $15 per day for meals informal and the monks are acces- upon the number of units. Students tensive core program is conducted (three ample and delicious vegetarian sible throughout the day and evening. may enroll for full-time or part-time within the context of the Tibetan lan- meals each day). After the last meditation and dinner study. guage courses. You will find no bet- ing to pursue the entire program or each day, evenings consist of discus- ter place in which to learn both col- wishing to study part-time may also loquial and literary Tibetan language. sion groups, slide lectures, videos on be admitted. The curriculum of Tibetan culture, and volleyball and Namgyal is especially strong in Ti- in India has been betan language studies. badminton. adapted for students at the Institute. This is Namgyal's main summer The last semester of the fifth year To round-out this rich and carefully is conducted at Namgyal Monastery event. The retreat is staffed by all of designed curriculum, Namgyal offers the Namgyal monks. Other retreats in Dharamsala, India for those wish- a variety of programs and workshops ing to study abroad. Those not intend- may be staffed by only two or three in the arts and culture of Tibet. The monks. Cost for this retreat is $240 Institute's adjunct faculty gives spe- plus $14 per day for lodging and $15 cial lectures and weekend programs per day for meals (three ample and from time to time throughout the delicious vegetarian meals each day). Meditation year, including a Cornell University Retreat Ven. "Pema" Losang Chogyen co-sponsored Tibetan studies lecture Intermediate Level "Get June 15-30 series. In addition, the monastery pro- This retreat is restricted to those vides classes and summer retreats. Acquainted" Retreat 1957-1996 who have already received the Soli- The Fall 1997 semester runs 9/8 to Aug. 9-16, 1997 tary Yamantaka initiation. This is a the monastery, he was known as the 12/14. This retreat was designed as a fol- full 100,000 repetition retreat Monastery's leading artist Ven. Chogyen For application forms or further low-up to the popular "Get Ac- of the highest yoga tantra Solitary accompanied His Holiness the Dalai information regarding programs con- quainted with Namgyal" Retreats and Yamantaka. The retreat will be con- Lama on many foreign travels. tact: Admissions Office, Namgyal In- is aimed at those who have already ducted by Khensur Rinpoche In 1988 he was brought to the stitute of Buddhist Studies, P.O. Box attended at "Get Acquainted" Retreat, , former abbot of United States to begin work on illus- 127, Ithaca, NY 14851. ■ although it is open to anyone. This Namyal Monastery in Dharamsala, tration material for publications re- India and currently senior teacher at lated to the Vajrabhairava Tantric Namgyal Monastery Institute of Bud- Cycle. From 1989-91 he worked to dhist Studies. Those wishing to attend create a three-dimensional - must indicate when and from whom mandala in the virtual space they received the initiation. Teaching of a main-frame computer, using ex- Namgyal Monastery at this retreat will be minimal as the perimental software at the Cornell primary purpose of this retreat is in- University Program for Computer Institute of Tibetan Buddhist Studies tensive meditation practice. Cost for Graphics in Ithaca, New York. A spin- P.O. Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851 this retreat is $295 plus $14 per day off of that project was the video "Ex- Tel: 607-273-0739, Fax: 607-273-8508 for lodging and $ 15 per day for meals. One of Namgyal Monastery's pre- ploring the Mandala." cious monks, Ven. Pema Losang All retreats are held at beautiful In 1989 he and several friends in Arnot forest, a wooded conference Chogyen passed away on November Ithaca conceived the idea of Namgyal Name 27,1996 at New York Hospital in New center maintained by Cornell Univer- Institute which he presented to His York City. Address sity just south of Ithaca. The center Holiness the Dalai Lama later that The Director of Namgyal Monas- has a large central lodge and 14 cab- summer in Dharamsala, India. ins. We offer three wholesome veg- tery Institute of Buddhist Studies, In 1991, Pema-la entered the doc- etarian meals each day. Ven. Pema-la was a tremendous toral program in Religious Studies at Telephone source of inspiration to all who knew Columbia University. Since then he him. A brilliant scholar and excep- had been pursuing his studies and at To Register for Any of the tionally gifted artist, Pema-la's ready the same time serving as Director of "YES, I WOULD LIKE TO HELP NAMGYAL!" Above Retreats: smile, warm heart and inquisitive and Namgyal Institute in Ithaca Many stu- Send your name, address and tele- insightful mind made him a memo- dents had the opportunity to come Enclosed is a check for this amount as my donation phone number plus a deposit of $225 rable friend to all who knew him. He into contact with Ven. Pema-la both ($30+, $180+, $500+, $1000+, $5000+ or $10,000+) made out to Namgyal Monastery, P.O. had the rare ability to teach Tibetan at Columbia and the Namgyal sum- Box 127, Ithaca, NY 14851. Deposits Buddhist studies in a contemporary mer retreats where he was a regular are fully refundable until 30 days prior style and his clear vision for participant. In the months

SNOW LION 3 A GUIDE TO THE ADOPTING THE SPIRIT OF AWAKENING 35 A Guide to the BODHISATTVA 14. Let them have me perform deeds that are conducive to their Bodhisattva WAY OF LIFE happiness.55 Whoever resorts to me, may it never be in vain. Way of Life by Vesna A. Wallace & B. Alan Wallace 15. For those who have resorted to me and have an angry or un- kind thought, may even that always be the cause for their ac- 175 pages, #GUBOSL $12.95 March complishing every goal.56 In the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist tradi- 16. May those who falsely accuse me, who harm me, and who ridi- tion there is no single treatise more deeply re- cule me all partake of Awakening. vered or widely practiced than A Guide to the 17. May I be a protector for those who are without protectors, a Bodhisattva Way of Life. This authoritative guide for travelers, and a boat, a bridge, and a ship for those Santideva translation by Vesna A. Wallace and B. Alan who wish to cross over. Wallace is the first English rendering of the origi- nal that also takes into account the 18. May I be a lamp for those who seek light, a bed for those who canonical Tibetan translation. seek rest, and may I be a servant for all beings who desire a 57 The accompanying pages have been slightly servant. reduced in size for this newsletter. ■ 19. To all sentient beings may I be a wish-fulfilling gem, a vase of good fortune, an efficacious mantra, a great medication, a wish- fulfilling tree, and a wish-granting cow. 20. Just as earth and other elements are useful in various ways to Chapter III innumerable sentient beings dwelling throughout infinite space,58 Adopting the Spirit of Awakening 21. So may I be in various ways a source of life for the sentient be- ings present throughout space until they are all liberated. 22. Just as the Sugatas of old adopted the Spirit of Awakening, and I happily rejoice in the virtue of all sentient beings, which just as they properly conformed to the practice of the the suffering of the miserable states of existence. May Bodhisattvas...» those who suffer dwell in happiness." I rejoice in sentient beings' liberation from the suffering of the cycle of existence, and I rejoice in the Protectors' Bodhisatrva- hood and Buddhahood. 55. Tibetan: "Let them do anything that does not bring them harm." I rejoice in the teachers' oceanic expressions of the Spirit of Awak- 49 56. Tibetan: "Whether they look at me with anger or admiration, may this always ening, which delight and benefit all sentient beings. be a cause for their accomplishing all their goals." With folded hands I beseech the Fully Awakened Ones in all 57. Tibetan: "May I be an island for those seeking an island, a lamp for those seek- directions that they may kindle the light of Dharma for those ing light, a bed for those seeking repose, and a servant for all those beings desiring a who fall into suffering owing to confusion. servant." 58. Tibetan: "Like the great elements such as earth and space, may I always serve as the basis of the various requisites of life for innumerable sentient beings."

48. Tibetan: "I happily rejoice in the virtue done by all sentient beings, which re- lieves the suffering of the miserable states of existence and in the well-being of those subject to suffering." This verse is followed in the Tibetan by an additional line, not found in the Sanskrit version, and is translated here in the following way: "I rejoice in the accumulated virtue that acts as a cause for enlightenment." 49. Tibetan: "I happily rejoice in the oceanic virtue of cultivating the Spirit of Awak- ening, which delights and benefits all sentient beings." BUDDHIST PILGRIMAGE Covering Most Important

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<5iainedQlo3s Ihangkas by Jeanne Kristel 50. The Panjika, p. 38: ", disclosure of sin, rejoicing in virtue, etc." 51. Tibetan: "For as long as beings are ill and until their illnesses are cured, may I be Exquisitely detailed windows their physician and their medicine and their nurse." offering the combined blessings 52. Tibetan: "As a result of surrendering everything, there is nirvana, [and] my mind of Buddhic images and seeks nirvana. Surrendering everything at once—this is the greatest gift to sentient beings." the cleansing radiations 53. Tibetan: "I have already given this body to all beings for them to do with it what of colored light they like. So at any time they may kill it, revile it, or beat it as they wish." 54. Tibetan: "Even if they play with my body, or use it as a source of jest or ridicule, For full color portfolio, send $10 since my body has already been given up, why should I hold it dear?" (credit cards accepted) to: Marta Jones, PO Box 22693, Santa Fe, Cb^m^ aid Comort^S-T^-Tl^r ^^ 87502 or cal1 1-800-488-3402.

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SNOW LION 5 THREE YEAR RETREAT Continued from page 1 For seven generations from ^ Q: What is the Shangpa/Kagyu to Sangye Tonpa these lineage? Shangpa/Kagyu teachings were "a whispered transmission" passed from CULTIVATING THE COMPASSIONATE LLR: Shang is a region not far from one teacher to one perfect disciple. Bodhicitta . The founder of this lineage MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT At the end of seven generations GanYaWNGTHECOMPASSIONAn: practiced in that area. He built a big Sangye Tbnpa's disciple, Tsultrim MiKBOFEMUGHTENMENT monastery there and gathered many Gompo, compiled the teachings into accomplished students. So the lin- a text which is now available through- by Ven. , trans, by eage Shangpa/Kagyu comes from worldly sense. Corresponding to this out the world. Whoever is connected Sherab Gyatso Shangpa, the region, and Kagyu reversal of the worldly view of things, karmically can receive them. And of which means oral tradition. 146 pp. #BOCUCO $12.95 February Buddhists see the real enemy to be course Tsultrim Gompo was an incar- the delusions that we have in our own Q: Who was the founder of the nation of Khungpo Naljor himself. In this practical handbook, Ven. mental continua, toward which there Shangpa/Kagyu lineage? Q: What qualifies a person to enter Lobsang Gyatso describes the classi- would be no point in generating af- LLR: The founder of the Shangpa/ three-year retreat? Is it just a mat- cal methods for developing the mind fectionate love. Worldly judgments of enlightenment and, based on his Kagyu lineage was the Tibetan great ter of requesting permission? identify "friend" and "enemy" on the master Khungpo Naljor. Although he experience as a meditator and a LLR: Well, if someone comes and just basis of specific individuals who do VFJ*. !.

6 SNOW LION WINTER '97 NEWSLETTER MONASTERY Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala, India

JN echung Dorje Drayang Ling Yulo Ko. The monastery was rebuilt Currently the monastery has about Monastery has an important place in during the reign of the Great Fifth 70 monks headed by Nechung Kuten Tibetan history as the seat of Dalai Lama, Ngawang Lobsang Gyatso and Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche. The Nechung, the State of Tibet. (1617-82), who was also the architect monks study various subjects: Bud- The original Nechung Monastery in of Nechung Monastery and renamed dhist philosophy, sutra and tantra, Tibet lies just below Drepung Mon- it Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling. It was psychology, as well as traditional ritu- astery, four miles west of Lhasa, the expanded in 1681 and completed in als, ritual dance, creation of mandates nation's capital. 1683 during the regency of Desi and so forth. The monastery also has During the reign of King Tri-Song Sangye Gyatso. Since then, the mon- an associate center, Nechung Dorje An Applique Artist at Above: Nechung Dorje Monastery Deu-Tsan, in the eighth century, the astery was instituted as the official Drayangling, in Pahala, Hawaii. Nechung Monastery Below: Applique by Ven. was appointed pro- residence of the State Oracle of Tibet. The current Nechung Kuten (me- Gyaltsen Chopel tector of Tibet's Buddhism at the Following the popular uprising dium of the chief state oracle), Ven. Sacred art has always played an temple of by the great Indian against the Chinese military occupa- Thupten Ngodup, was born on July important role in Tibetan Buddhist Buddhist Master Guru Padmasam- tion of Tibet in 1959, six senior 13, 1958 in , Tibet. He is a de- culture. Among the varieties of Ti- . Later the son of King Tri-Song Nechung monks led by the Nechung scendant of the famous Tibetan betan sacred art, the and brocade Deu-Tsan built a small monastery Kuten (the medium) were able to es- Tantric Master Nga-dak Nyang-relwa applique thangka is especially highly near Lhasa and named it Nechung cape from Tibet. Eventually they were (1136-1204). In 1984, after the pass- regarded. Nechung monks were fa- able to establish a modest monastery ing away of the previous medium, mous in upholding the tradition in in an old colonial bungalow in Ven. Lobsang Jigme, Ven. Thupten cultural arts and in particular the art Dharamsala, . The exiled Ngodup, a monk at the monastery of and applique. Two Tibetan Administration later gave since 1971, showed signs of being the monk masters of this tradition, Ven. land for the Nechung monks to recon- new medium. His Holiness advised Thupten Phuntsok and Ven. Thupten struct their monastery. The monks Ven. Ngodup to commence a retreat. Sherap, escaped into exile in 1959 and began their building work in 1977 and On July 25, 1987 he was recognized in the early 1960's taught this skill to the new monastery was completed in by the Kashag with confirmation by a group of young monks at Nechung 1984. The monastery was officially in- H.H. the Dalai Lama. On September including Ven. Gyaltsen Chopel. Ven. augurated and consecrated by the 4 of the same year, His Holiness offi- Gyaltsen Chopel is now passing this Fourteenth Dalai Lama on March 31, cially enthroned Ven. Ngodup as the skill on to yet another generation of Ji-*am> 1985 and later further consecrated by fourteenth Nechung Kuten. young Nechung monks. Ven. Gyaltsen the late Kyabje Chopel is renowned for his exquisite Nechung Choktrul Rinpoche and Rinpoche. applique work not only in Tibetan the Medium of the State Oracle society but also abroad. ■

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SNOW LION 7 China signals severe religious crackdown in Tibet by Giles Hewitt

BEIJING, Nov. 13 (AFP) ment. At the beginning of 1996, the China has signalled a major religious number of temples in Tibet totalled crackdown in Tibet, with calls for 1,787, "exceeding the numer of towns an all-out offensive on temples, and cities," while the 46,000 monks monks and nuns that have fallen un- and nuns in the region "outnumbered der the "splittist" influence of the middle school students." Building and Dalai Lama. maintaining temples was using up A full-page article in the official valuable financial and labor re- Tibet Daily, seen here Wednesday, sources to the detriment of other ar- called for "large-scale" reforms of eas, such as primary education, it existing religious policy in Tibet, say- said, adding that some temples forced ing a lack of administrative control even impoverished local residents to in recent years had led to chaos in support them financially. "This state some regions. of affairs is directly linked to a lack Observers here said the strongly- of control in the administration of worded article could presage a severe religious affairs and mistakes made crackdown on Tibetan Buddhism, in recent years," the newspaper said. which is already the target of an ag- Reiterating Karl Marx's celebrated gressive "patriotic education" cam- maxim that was the opium of paign launched earlier this year. the masses, the article said Tibetan "Buddhism must conform to so- Buddhism had "completely infiltrated cialism, not socialism to Buddhism," Tibet's economic and social life and SEEING NOTHING BUT SKY the signed article said, stressing that interfered with politics.. .which is nei- by Annie Lennox all temples, monks and nuns must ther in China's interests nor the inter- "conscientiously accept" the leader- ests of Tibet's modernisation. In July this year the Free Tibet Tibet. When the recording was dis- antly showing that they will not be ship of the government and party at The most pressing task, the news- Campaign launched a CD of a record- covered by the Chinese authorities silenced. Since the release of this CD all levels. "This does not mean they paper said, was to sort out the "tur- ing of 14 Tibetan nuns singing songs the nuns were given increased sen- several musicians and singers have should give up their beliefs, but they moil in people's ideology" created by of protest against the Chinese take- tence, and are now serving an aver- expressed their support for the nuns must support socialism and the party, the clique surrounding the Dalai over of their country. What makes this age of 11 years. The recording was and endorsed the CD, recognizing the and reform all practises that do not Lama — Tibet's spiritual leader who recording remarkable is that it was later smuggled out of Tibet, and is courage of the nuns to continue their conform with socialism," it said. fled into exile in 1959 after a failed made illegally while the nuns were publicly available for the first time on struggle through their music. Snow The language employed by the uprising against Chinese rule. being detained in . this CD. Lion is selling this CD for the Free article was eerily reminiscent of the "Some temples are directly or in- The recording was smuggled out of In making this recording the nuns Tibet Campaign. ■ (See page 24.) anti-religious diatribes of the 1966-76 directly controlled by the Dalai clique the prison and circulated secretly in placed themselves at great risk, defi- when religious and have become the Tibetan head- persecution in Communist China quarters of hostile foreign forces in- reached its peak. While criticizing the tent on splitting Tibet from China," it treatment of religion as a "wild ani- said, adding that monks and nuns sures the government has taken mal" during the Cultural Revolution, formed the 'backbone' of the separat- there." the newspaper said religion was cur- ist movement in the region. 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Disney Film Riles China

(Condensed from an article in The there repeatedly in the past year to ern China. Washington Post, November 27, massage the market for the company. On the other hand, Disney isn't 1996) Although better known for pirating likely to back down from the movie American-made films than for permit- to suit Chinese tastes. Such a move "Was there a specific threat. No. ting them to be openly distributed, the would infuriate Hollywood's creative Were there concerns raised? Yes," Chinese allowed Disney to market community, particularly angering said one person at the company. three films —"The Lion King," "The Scorsese and the movie's screen- The controversy thrusts Disney Rock" and "Toy Story"—in the past writer Melissa Mathison. Scorsese is into awkward straits, forcing it to 12 months, more than any other ma- a particularly important asset in the navigate between artistic expression jor studio. What's more, Disney has a Magic Kingdom. Disney wooed the and commercial self-interest. joint venture with a Chinese affiliate high-profile director away from Uni- China has begun to emerge as a to open Disney stores. Ovitz has even versal Pictures with a four-picture Disney land, and Disney's No. 2 ex- discussed the prospects for building deal, of which "Kundun" is the first. ecutive, Michael Ovitz, has travelled a Disney theme park park in south-

Ovitz Departs Disney KUN-ZANG LA-MAY After 16 Months

ZHAL- (Condensed from an article by Paul to join Disney as Eisner's second-in- its operations in China—paradoxi- Farhi in The Washington Post, De- command. cally a project on which Ovitz person- Translated & edited by cember 13, 1996 The "last straw" for Ovitz's tenure ally labored. Another studio, MCA/ Sonant T. Kazi at Disney, according to one senior Universal, passed on making Michael Ovitz, the powerful Hol- industry executive, was his decision "Kundun" because of the expected lywood agent who became Walt to back director Martin Scorsese's Chinese criticism. Disney Co.'s No. 2 executive, abruptly forthcoming movie about the Dalai "Disney had to stand by Scorsese The Oral Instruction of Kun-zang La-ma on the left the company yesterday after 16 Lama, called "Kundun." The movie, once the deal was done," said one stu- Preliminary Practices of Dzog-ch'en Long-ch'en months of uneasy power-sharing with which Disney will release domesti- dio executive. "But it was bizarre that Nying-tig by Jig-me Gyal-way Nyu-gu, as his boss, Chairman . cally next fall, has angered the Chi- [Ovitz] did it in the first place when transcribed by Dza Pal-trul Rin-po-ch'e Disney said Ovitz's departure was nese government, which considers we all knew this was going to be the by mutual consent, a characterization . the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader a result." "It is a universal truth that it is extremely enjoyable to few in Hollywood disputed, given the subversive agent out to undermine Ovitz, who didn't announce his live in this phenomenal world. Nobody wants to part with tension between the two executives. China's territorial claim on Tibet. plans, will leave Disney with a lucra- Ovitz's tenure at Disney had report- Ovitz's decision to proceed with tive severance package that includes worldly pleasure. It is also a universal truth that everything edly been rocky from the day he left the making of "Kundun" has jeopar- stock options valued at more than that conditionally exists, sooner or later, mustfaoe ultimate the talent agency he founded, Cre- dized Disney's ambitions to expand $100 million. destruction. . . . ative Artists Agency of Beverly Hills, Those of us who are aware of this, in time, search for a solution to transcend death. Some of us come across the Buddhist teaching called Dzog-ch'en, whose superlative virtues excite us so much that we totally forget the proper approach to it. Just as a towering building must have an equally sound foundation, success in ultimate realization through Dzog-ch'en teaching depends entirely on a thorough The Birth of "Kundun", the Movie understanding of the law of karma at the relative level. KUN-ZANG LA-MAY ZHAL-LUNG explains how to attain (Condensed from "What ChinaHoped may do the movie. I'm going to Santa wise guy, and I knew he would get the proper balance between the relative and absolute aspects Disney would Bury in the Moroccan Cruz to rest for two days. Why dont what it was about." of the practice in very simple language." Sand", by Jean Nathan, The New York you come up and we'll talk?'" She was right. -S.T.Kazi Times, December 22,1996.) They accepted that invitation, as "There was no doubt," said Mr. well as the next one: to come to Scorsese. "Whether I like it or not, a PART 1: 256 pp, 8 color plates, cloth, $35. . Ms. Mathison, a best India. lot of my movies have religious ele- PART 2 & 3: 352 pp, 4 color plates, line drawings, cloth, $50. known for "E.T.: The Extra-Terres- A year after first meeting the Dalai ments or themes. 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10 SNOW LION WINTER'97 NEWSLETTER THREE YEAR RETREAT Continued from page 6

LLR: Definitely. Q: Wimt did he mean by that? On China and Tibet LLR: Well, the teacher is the one de- livering, transmitting the teachings of COMMENTARIES BY A.M. ROSENTHAL FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES the Buddha. These teachings can bring enlightenment. If one distrusts the teacher, one defiles the teachings. If a doctor gives medicine to cure Beyond the Movie What Can I Do? your illness and you don't listen how to administer this medicine, what to eat and not to eat while taking the November 29, 1996 Everywhere they moved Chinese December 1996 in—the kind of people who can influ- medicine, if you ignore his instruc- And now maybe we should think in, moved Tibetans out. There were In central Indiana, a conservative ence other Americans. tions, the medicine meant to cure you a bit about Tibet — the country, not six million Tibetans when China in- Republican member of Congress is The students and artists are not could kill you. This is analogous to the movie. vaded and there are still about that proposing to his constituents an an- naives, nor is Mr. Burton They know the retreatant's relationship with the The Chinese government tried to many. But what with the partitioning, swer to a question constantly put to that the Chinese economy will not teacher. The teachings are coming blackmail the Walt Disney people into transfers and the colonizing Chinese, themselves by Americans horrified by crumble — that is not their goal. They from the Buddha but one is receiving scrapping an almost-finished movie Beijing thinks it can get away count- the ever-increasing oppression know that American businesses in them from a human teacher. about the Dalai Lama, occupied ing them less than two million. Still, through which the Communist Chi- China will not become human rights Three-year retreats follow the Tibet's spiritual and national leader, in some districts that even Beijing nese Government rules its own coun- monitors. They know that Befjing will Vajrayana system and in the its one voice to the world. Disney deigns to call Tibetan, the Commu- try and occupied Tibet. light nationalist fires by saying the Vajrayana the teacher is the Buddha, would have to kill the film or risk its nists concede there are more Chinese These Americans are troubled that boycott sanctions are aimed at the the one who gives realization. So any- dream of expansion in China — than Tibetans. their country contributes heavily to people— exactly as Saddam Hussein thing the teacher teaches must be re- theme parks, and all that. Disney ex- Despite deportations, murders, the oppression. They know that their says of the restrictions against him, ceived respectfully with confidence. ecutives deserve credit for refusing prison tortures and the relentless car- Government without anesthesia am- as so many Westerners said of the Without this confidence the teachings to obey, and being sensible enough to nage of their and putated human rights from its China anti-apartheid boycotts. are poisoned and one will not be able avoid the denunciation and boycotts degredation of their religion, the un- agenda in favor of more trade— Beijing will scream hysterically to accomplish what one wishes to that would have broken about them armed Tibetans did not understand though it is the Chinese bottom line because it knows that boycotts and accomplish. had they surrendered. that they were supposed to be oblit- that profits, not the American. disinvestment have two powers. But all companies doing business erated. They are not too naive to un- They know that American compa- Though they start small, they grow Q: One thing that seems to awe in China or asking for more already derstand —just too faithful to them- nies by tailoring their mouths, minds and can force governments to make people who hear about three-year know that they are subjecting them- selves and their country. and actions to obey Beijing, became at least some reforms — less time on retreats is the rigorous routine selves to Beijing's blackmail. Some- So in July 1994, Chinese leaders voluntary prisoners and servitors of the rack, a looser muzzle maybe. retreatants experi.ence. For example, times that means accepting such met in Beijing to update theri the Chinese Communists. They know And they are a powerful way of getting up at 3:00 a.m., and sleep- items as government birth control — stratedy: even harsher steps against that the profits of Chinese goods sold spreading awareness of a cause that ing sitting up. Do people get used to the monitoring of menstrua] cycles of religion, punishment of Tibetan offi- in the U.S., and the benefits of Ameri- would otherwise die of malignant these practices? women workers in plants built and cials conceivably harboring dissident can investments, go in substantial neglect. LLR: The physical obstacles are not dircted by foreigners. And always it thoughts, an all-out campaign against part directly to the Chinese Army, The boycotters have an obligation so difficult for people. After one week means shutting totally up about slave the political and religious influence police and Politburo.'They know not to do it silently. Look at the label people have no problem with fewer labor camps, torture or the occupa- of the Dalai Lama — including a plan those profits help Chinese Commu- on the dress or the toy and when you hours of sleep. After several weeks tion of Tibet. to "restructure" the Tibetan religion nists build and sell missiles and put it down, tell the clerk or manager. the pain of sitting cross legged is over- For many years American Govern- to eliminate his role. weapon technologies to other dicta- Speak up in the store as disinvestors come. The physical obstacles are not ment and business have known that More Chinese were dispatched to torships, open enemies of the United should at stockholder meetings. the problem; physical problems we Beijing uses economic pressures Tibet, more Tibetans deported and States. For many Americans, there is a can control. Mental problems are against foreign enterprises to tighten arrested. It has not worked. Tibetans But facing China's power and the strong religious motivation. Harry more difficult to control. It is very its oppression of its subjects — have remain a nation alive, worshipping new overarching value of American Wu, who spent 19 years in a Chinese difficult to discipline the mind. No known and submitted. And for many and resisting, with a leader they have policy—trade iiber alles—they ask slave-labor camp and struggles for matter how much discipline you have, years, Washington and U.S. compa- loved through the 40 years he has what can any one American or Ameri- those still there, wrote to Mr. Button when a thought comes you have no nies have refused to try to ease op- sought help for them abroad. can family do? that the Communists were cracking power to stop it, unless you can em- pression, even by one thumb screw, The Dalai Lama is a man of good The answer that Representative down harder than ever on Chinese ploy very powerful effective tech- by using America's far greater eco- heart. All over the world, men and Dan Burton is giving his constituents who would not renounce their niques to cut off those thoughts. nomic clout — including the fact that women have listened to him and-re- is: Boycott Chinese products. Do it church. Q: Are these techniques only avail- Chinese sales to the U.S. dwarf sponded to him with their own good now during this holiday buying sea- "That China can benefit from the able to people on three-year retreat? America's sales to China's by ever in- hearts. The nations have not, because son, and keep it up when it is over. celebration of Christ's birth while at creasing billions. they want to do more business with Send the message that at least in In- the same time persecute Christians is LLR: People outside three-year re- So let's wipe the shocked look off the occupiers. diana, Americans have had enough of criminal," he said. treat have no time to employ these our collective face because Mickey In Hollywood, actors like Richard China's abuses of human rights and In the magazine U.S. Catholic, techniques. First of all you have to Mouse got his tail caught sniffing af- Gere and Harrison Ford and directors will not contribute their own money Donna S. Fernandez wrote about how tame your mind, make your mind soft ter Chinese cheese. m like Martin Scorcese have shown re- to those who commit them. as Catholics she and her husband and gentle, and then you can utilize The Disney picture was never ex- spect for him, and tenderness. To Ti- Mr. Burton shames members of decided not to buy anything China more active techniques. Without this pected to be shown in China. But betans they gave the gift of remem- Congress, conservative or liberal, made and to explain to their son why taming of the mind the techniques are since the obliteration of the reality of bering their torments — aloud. Their who followed or encouraged Presi- he could not have toys from China. not useful, and could even bring lots Tibet is a goal of the occupation, own American Goverment, mean- dent Clinton in abandoning human She found wisdom in the Book of of difficulties. It is not so much that Beijing did not want the world even while, has used its power not to help rights. It is a phrase easy to define— Proverbs: "Train up a child in the way people outside three-year retreats to think about Tibetan reality. Let's Tibetans but to betray them, lest an the right to speak, organize, worship he should go and when he is old he cannot learn or be given these tech- just do that. act of succor bring Chinese trade re- protest and write without fear of ar- will not depart from it." For courage niques it is just they have no time to The occupation of Tibet has now strictions. rest, years of torture and slave labor, in setting out on the path, she turned apply them. They have to make a liv- lasted a hideous half-century. The By "delinking" human rights and or murder. to a Chinese saying: "The journey of ing, there are lots of distractions, and Chinese set about obliteration me- trade, Mr. Clinton broke his promises Mr. Burton is not alone. Around a thousand miles begins with a single this type of distracted mind is not thodically, slicing off part of the coun- to Tibetans and to the Chinese victims the country, young people in almost step." good for the profound teachings you try and incorporating it into China of Beijing. That decision will be 300 colleges and high schools are And from the General Epistle of learn in three-year retreat. Also dur- proper. They called what was left an among the political monuments to his joining with Students for a Free Ti- James she quotes 1:22: "Be ye doers ing three-year retreats the teachings "autonomous" region of China but Presidencies. But how to depict it in bet to boycott Chinese goods. Musi- of the word and not hearers only, de- are given in sequence, not all at once. allowed it no taste of autonomy. marble I cannot imagine. cians, actors, painters are joining ceiving your own selves." ■ When one teaching is complete an-

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In my time with bilities of Tibetans in India is to edu- Sponsorship for a Tibetan child to national money transfer efficient. these emotions one learns more, one Kalu Rinpoche one received the Five cate the children who are the future attend boarding school is $10 per Please join TRA Program and make a is taught more, and then gradually Golden in sequence; first seeds of Tibet. To ensure the educa- month. Sponsors send an annual sum difference in Tibetan children's lives. one settles down. one, then the others. But when Bokar tion of the next generation, a spon- of $120 and additional $1 per month Contact: Ngawang Jorden, P.O. Q: So the afflictions are helpful. But Rinpoche came to our retreat and in sorship program has been established (optional) to help defray the admin- Box 381144, Cambridge, MA 02238, how do you use them? July 1996, I asked him to give them for Tibetan refugees, mainly in South istrative expenses of the program (617) 547-5481. India. This program is under the ad- here in U.S.A. The U.S. representative Make checks to: South India TRA LLR: Outside three-year retreat these ministration of the Council for Ti- forwards all funds to the Council for Program. ■ afflictions make one more afflicted. (Continued on p. 13) But in three-year retreat the afflic- tions deepen our understanding of the teachings because one has time to consider the afflictions, watch them carefully. Q: Before going on three-year retreat YEAR-LONG INTENSIVE people must have completed Ngbndro, and yet is it true that they begin these practices again from "When one musters one's entire mind and body in scratch after they go in? LLR: For the first seven days they do practice, this is the entirety of the Buddha Way." the Vajrakilya practice to remove the Dogen Zenji obstacles from the path. 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Like resources on the Internet that we in the sense that when we stop im- which they appear to dha-form visualized make no differ- maps? Interested in what information have overlooked. pure appearance-making by remov- ence on the deepest level. Therefore, the Web has to offer about Tibet? We Enjoy! ing the instincts of unawareness of exist. both male and female practitioners of even try to keep track of His Holiness Calvin D. Smith voidness that cause our mind to fab- tantra can visualize either the appear- Snow Lion Publication ■ ricate them, we are left simply giving ance of a male or female Buddha- mind gives rise to conventional ap- rise to conventional phenomena form and equally take either as the pearances, stop its impure appear- purely in the way that they actually basis for labeling "me." Visualizing ance-making from occurring mixed exist. 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MIPHAM KAUCHAKRA EMPOWERMENT & TEACHING TRANSMITTED BY: HIS HOLINESS ORGYEN KUSUM UNGPA April 10-13, 1997 Berkeley Conference Center April 16, 17,18: Evening teachings, commentary and pointing out instructions on the Mipham Kalachakra 2105 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA

Twenty-five hundred years ago on a plain in Northern India, , the King of , asked Shakyamuni Buddha to give profound teachings for householders who couldn't do mountain retreat. What occurred was the transmission and development of the KALACHAKRA Teachings — The . The KALACHAKRA Tantra is the Buddha's most comprehensive and profound teaching on spiritual and temporal matters in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Conveyed for centuries from realized beings to successive generations, this empowerment and initiation is incisive for this day, a troubled time when these precious teachings are essential, relevant and very much needed. His Holiness is a renowned spiritual teacher and perhaps the greatest living Terton (Spiritual Treasure Revealer) of this time. His home is in the Golok region of Tibet. His Holiness' teaching schedule at the Berkeley Conference Center (except for April 7 at Spirit Rock):

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SNOW LION 15 Announcing a New Publication.... The Fundamental Potential for Enlightenment by Geshe Thubten Loden

"The Buddha's teaching on the fundamental nature of the human mind has always been a great source of inspiration and hope for me lam happy to know that the essential points of these teachings are here being made available " From the Foreword by His Holiness the Dalai Lama

ji rT"'hat all beings have the potential to be enlightened is one of the most inspiring tenets of J_ mahayana Buddhism. This potential is linked to the fundamental nature of the mind of THE every being and thus brings within grasp the perfect benefit for both oneself and others found FUNDAMENTAL in enlightenment. POTENTIAL FOR ^ENMENTJ * The Fundamental Potential for Enlightenment sets forth an analysis of the natural and developed potential from the perspectives of the two main schools of mahayana thought—the Mind- Only school and the school. Fundamental Potential is an authoritative presentation drawn from 's Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana (Tib. theg pa chen po rgyud bla ma'i), the Ornament for the Mahayana (Tib. theg pa chen po'i mdo sde'i rgyan) and the Ornament for Clear Realisation (Tib. mngon par rtogs pa'i rgyan). Definitions and explanations of natural and developed potential, the six clairvoyances, the four Buddha bodies, the major signs and minor marks, and so forth, are drawn from Sera Jetsun Chokyi Gyal Tsan's General Meaning commentaries to the above texts. The Fundamental Potential for Enlightenment $27

Also from Publications Path to Enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism

Enlightenment, the ultimate development of the potential of the mind, is a final release from suffering and limitation. It is a state of peace and bliss | wherein is found the perfect benefit for oneself and others. The Path to \ Enlightenment sets out the means to this greatest human attainment by present- ing with exceptional clarity the remarkable Tibetan Buddhist meditations and methods for developing the mind. Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden is the spiritual Path to Enlightenment is drawn primarily from Je Tsong Khapa's Great leader of the Tibetan Buddhist Exposition of the Stages of the Path and Phabongkha Rinpoche's Liberation in the Palm of Your Hand. Society in Australia where he has been teaching Western It includes a translation and explanation of the Mind Training in Seven Points by Geshe Chekawa, students for some twenty a complete presentation of the Bodhisattva vows and numerous quotations from the relevant years. sutras and great Indian classics.

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SNOW LION 17 Experience the Timeless Himalaya

Himalayan explorer Sven Hedin's New Year's camp in western Tibet. - Jan. 1, 1908

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18 SNOW LION WINTER'97 NEWSLETTER BODHICITTA THREE YEAR RETREAT Continued from page 6 assuaged and those beings will come Continued from page 13 nary way does not bring enlighten- Snow Lion to respect and praise one. All this con- ment but the Mahasiddha who gained Like the previous quotation from jures up the meaning of the words, Most of them retain the rituals very enlightenment playing dice had one "The Jewelled Garland," this states The host of maras were overcome well and it is easy for them. But for pointed, unwavering contemplation. and Tibet: that one will attain an incomparable by the power of love. Europeans and Americans it is diffi- When we see him we see a dice amount of . Particularly for If you have no basis of understand- cult because they have to learn the player; but we don't see inside, we and good those who use cogent reasoning to ing in the view and try to invoke the language and read scriptures and don't see the yogi. So there are ways meditate specifically upon love, un- power of the Bodhisattvas in an at- learn the and chanting. All of to become enlightened through ordi- wholesome minds such as those of tempt to overcome antagonists, far these things together make it a bit nary activity. Some sleep for service, too! attachment, harmful intentions, com- from destroying harm-doers and ob- more complicated than for the Tibet- twelve years, wake up and (Rinpoche Snow Lion strives to provide you petitiveness toward one's betters, and stacles, it will actually welcome their ans or Sikkimese. Yet the Westerners snaps his fingers) are enlightened. with the best customer service in contempt for the less fortunate will onset. You have no chance of over- have great intelligence and diligence There is a saying which says, "A many ways. be overcome, and altruistic intentions coming maras in this way; on the con- and if they want to learn, they will tiger can jump from mountain to Our toll-free telephone order num- and peaceful, controlled thinking will trary, you run the risk of allying your- learn thoroughly and precisely. How- mountain but if a dog tries to jump ber is available from all fifty states— increasingly be instilled. Others will self with them. ever Western people are somewhat he will fall off the cliff and die." If you and now from Canada as well. Our also be positively affected: their ma- So those who have ambitions with undisciplined in that they always sit newsletter is available for free, and licious intentions and cruel thoughts respect to the Mahayana should train in chairs, drive cars, drive when they our Web site—http://www.well.com/ directed toward one will be pacified conscientiously and induce affection- could walk. In Tibet, Bhutan and The thing to remember user/snowlion/—contains a wealth of and they will be transformed into ate love and not take on more than Sikkim people walk miles and be- is the action does not friends. All injury inflicted by humans they can hope to achieve. ■ come used to physical hardships such timely information as well as being a bring enlightenment. major hub with links to other sites. and nonhumans will naturally be as no electric light, no heaters, no air Check out the calendar of dharma conditioners. During my three-year The view brings events and other news not in the retreat we relied on a small candle for enlightenment. Snow Lion Newsletter. light, had no heat and no refrigera- We hope the you will explore our tion. But, so what. When the weather services and that you will feel free to is hot, it is hot, when it is cold you are a tiger you can jump; if you are a comment, positively or negatively, put on more clothes. Nothing more dog you should find a bridge to walk about any aspect of our work so that than that. Here people cannot live like over. There are some like Milarepa we can provide even better service in that. They like electricity for heat and who can practice alone, outside of the future. ■ light, refrigeration and so on. three-year retreat, but most people Q: It does sound as though if one is need the protection of the commit- serious about practicing the Dharma ment which is the three-year retreat. one should think about going on Q: / remember Kalu Rinpoche speak- three-year retreat and work toward ing at length of the value of going on WINNER! that goal-that three- year retreat is three-year retreat. For many of us it National Press the best, the fastest and most useful still feels like a huge undertaking, a Photographers Assoc. technique in benefiting beings and huge commitment. reaching enlightenment? LLR: Yes, if the karma is not there it 1995 Award of LLR: In three-year retreat one com- is a huge commitment, very scary. But Excellence pletes from beginning to end the if you have this karmic connection whole vision of the lineage, the prac- three-year retreat will seem too short. tice, what the lineage offers. Yet, just Many people after completing because a person doesn't plan to go three-year retreat will do six-year re- LIVING TIBET on to University doesn't mean she treat, nine years of retreat. In Canada The Dalai Lama in Dharamsala shouldn't finish high school. So, simi- there were many people who after larly if someone were to say, "If you Photographs by Bill Warren, Text completing one three-year retreat don't go to three-year retreat why went on to do more because in their by Nanci Rose. 138 pp., 160 color bother being Buddhist,"—that's non- last life they were mature enough, rip- photos, 8 x 10 1/2", #LITI $26.95 sense. Even a little knowledge of the ened enough, so in this life when the "Bill Warren's photographs Buddha/Dharma teaches you how to door opened they did not hesitate. wonderfully evoke the true spirit live positively in the world. Q: Do you think in the future there of Dharamsala, a place where Ti- Q:'/s it possible to come to complete will be a three-year retreat Ameri- betan culture is more complete and awakening and understanding can style, in English and a little bit can be better observed, than in Tibet The medium of the Nechung Oracle while living in the world? easier? itself."—Galen Rowell LLR: Many Mahasiddhas lived in the LLR: (Rinpoche laughs) I'm afraid I'm Living Tibet is an engaging and ernment and cultural headquarters sections on the Dalai Lama and the world. They were farmers, they were not authorized to make it any easier dramatic exploration of Tibet's rich for the since 1960. Nechung Oracle as well as helpful dice players, they grew figs. Through for Americans. A great Tantric mas- artistic and cultural heritage as pre- Photojournalist Bill Warren and travel information. these activities, these pursuits, they ter came to teach an American audi- served in one of the most successful writer Nanci Rose take us on a color- "Living Tibet is a glorious trib- became enlightened. The thing to re- ence comprised of people interested refugee communities in history. Shel- ful and informative journey through ute to the magnificent culture of member is the action does not bring in Tantric Buddhism. He was sched- tered by the of northern the winding streets and behind the Tibet."—New Age Retailer m enlightenment. The view brings en- uled to teach early in the day but he India, Dharamsala has been the home scenes, revealing the rich of lightenment. Playing dice in an ordi- was not on time. The audience be- of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the gov- life in Dharamsala. There are special -A Snow Lion Publications Book- came quite angry, "I paid for these teachings—so where is the teacher. This is unfair—this shows no com- passion, why should we have to wait." Yet all along the teacher was examin- - Preface by Kyabje Rabjam ing the.audience to see if they had Rinpoche, sufficient patience and devotion to • The Spiritual Master, by Kyabje receive these very rare and profound Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, - The Four Boundless Thoughts, teachings. Finally he appeared and by Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche, said to those assembled, "I am sorry, - Some lines from I hoped to offer you these basic s\*£>s\\ Lama Kunzang, tantric teachings which came from - Words of Wisdom, by Kyabje Milarepa who sacrificed and labored Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, to receive them. Yet you could not - News and others... wait patiently even 2 hours. Clearly you are not fortunate enough to re- ceive them. So, I am sorry but I am leaving now." 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SNOW LION 19 NEWS

Given by His Holiness ENOR RINPOCH The Supreme Head of the Nyingma School ~ The Original School of Buddhism in Tibet

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conference 2 Stephen Levine on spiritual, scientific and practical approaches to living and dying Robert Thurman PhD presented by the New York Open Center and Tibet House New York Chagdud Rinpoche March 21-23 1997 New York City

Joan Halifax PhD Join the most in-depth discussion in America on the nature of death and dying. What is death? Who or what dies? How do we create the optimal conditions for the Rachel Naomi Remen dying? What lessons can we iearn about preparation for death from other cultures and spiritual traditions? As society displays more receptivity to post-death possibilities Therese Schroeder-Sheker and more insistence on death with dignity, a fundamental re-visioning and renewal of our approach to death is emerging.

Marion Woodman Topics include: Varieties of hospice experience, Coping mechanisms for health professionals, Cross cultural approaches and perspectives, Reincarnation, Children and death, Medical ethics, Being with dying and much more.

Saturday evening presentation: Please join us for this profound, moving and necessary event.

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20 SNOW LION WINTER '97 NEWSLETTER TRICYCLE BOOKS INTRODUCES Wake Up and Cook Kitchen Buddhism in Words and Recipes

From the editors of Big Sky Mind and Meeting the Buddha,

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SNOW LION 21 awakening, the Bodhisattva's altruis- dhist practitioners but for all who tic aspiration to achieve enlighten- seek to improve themselves. Through Snow Lion .s pleased to ment for the sake of all beings. In the these teachings and by his own ex- chapters that follow, Santideva in- ample, the Dalai Lama shows the be able to offer you tn.s spires the reader to cultivate each of power that patience and tolerance selection of new Mies on the six perfections that provide the have to heal anger and to generate Tibetan Buddhism ana basis for the Bodhisattva way of life— peace in the world. generosity, ethics, patience, zeal, Born in Amdo, Tibet in 1935, meditative concentration and wis- Tenzin Gyatso was recognized as the culture. dom. We hope that this publication our Fourteenth Dalai Lama, spiritual and This authoritative translation by i othP services our staff pro temporal leader of Tibet. He has Vesna A. Wallace and B. Alan Wallace served as head of the Tibetan govern- is the first English rendering of the ment-in-exile in Dharamsala, India, original Sanskrit that also takes into since the Chinese takeover of Tibet account the canonical Tibetan trans- in 1959. Winner of the 1989 Nobel lation. Peace Prize, today he is known the Vesna A. Wallace received her world over as a great spiritual teacher Ph.D. in South and Southeast Asian and a tireless worker for peace. Studies from the University of Cali- tinuedsupportofthisproject. fornia, Berkeley, and is currently a Visiting Scholar in the Religious Stud- ENGAGED BUDDHIST ies Department at Stanford Univer- READER sity. She has also taught Sanskrit and ed. by Arnold Roller. 264 pp. comparative ethics in Indian religions #ENBURE $18 at Stanford University. When Parallax Press was founded NEW BOOKS B. Alan Wallace has devoted him- in 1986, there were few books on en- self to the study and practice of Ti- gaged Buddhism—a term coined by FROM SNOW LION Bodhicitta betan Buddhist philosophy, psychol- Thich Nhat Hanh in the 1950s to mean ogy and meditation since 1970. After PUBLICATIONS CifUriVATTNGIfflS COMPASSIONATE Buddhism which pervades our every- MiNDOFENliGHTSVvMENI training for more than ten years in day lives and concerns. Parallax Press Buddhist monasteries in India and has since published sixty books on Switzerland, he studied physics at this subject, and a worldwide move- The QdugfKagyii Amherst College. In 1995 he com- ment is underway. Engaged Buddhist Tradition of pleted a doctorate in religious stud- Reader represents the "cream" of MAHAMUDRA ies at Stanford University. these sixty works, offering a compre- hensive range of perspectives and in- sights on socially . Contributors include the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh, Shunryu Suzuki, A Guide to the Maha Ghosananda, Joanna Macy, Ves. LOBKAJK; Gyxiso Jack Kornfield. Robert Aitken, Peter Bodhisattva THE 37 PRACTICES OF Matthiessen, Stephen Batchelor, Rob- Way of Life BODHISATTVAS ert Thurman, and many others. by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, trans. BODHICITTA: Cultivating & ed. by Ruth Sonam. 112 pp. THE GUARDIAN DEITIES #THSEPR $12.95 February the Compassionate Mind of OF TIBET £w Recognizing their true potential Enlightenment by Ladrang Kalsang. 133 pp. and letting go of everything which (t.H. the Datai turn by Ven. Lobsang Gyatso, trans, #GUDETI $12.95 could hinder them on their spiritual by Sherab Gyatso. 146 pp. journey, Bodhisattvas entrust them- Worshipping Dharma Protectors is #BOCUCO $12.95 February selves to the path taught by the Bud- a common Tibetan traditional prac- THE GELUG/KAGYU TRADI- One is unlikely ever to receive a dha. Resisting disturbing emotions, tice in their religion life as well as in TION OF MAHAMUDRA Tibetan. Buddhist teaching on either they learn to respond to difficult situ- social life. There are thousands of by H. H. the Dalai Lama and sutra or tantra in which Bodhicitta ations in a constructive way. Fully un- deities worshipped by different , groups and individuals and this book Alexander Berzin. 325 pp. does not have a central role. derstanding nature of reality and the Bodhicitta, the compassionate mind presents the principal protectors in #GEKATR 18.95 March illusion-like nature of pleasure and which aspires to attain full enlighten- pain, they overcome clinging attach- Tibet. Mahamudra, the great sealing na- ment in order to benefit beings, is the ment and aversion. In these ways ture, refers to systems of meditation "■Wi>* very quintessence of the Mahayana Bodhisattvas come to cherish living on both the conventional and ulti- path of Buddhist practice. beings as the source of all happiness mate natures of the mind. These have In this practical handbook, Ven. and are ultimately able to work solely been transmitted through the Kagyii, Lobsang Gyatso describes the classi- for the good of all. and Gelug traditions of Tibetan cal methods for developing the mind Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo wrote Buddhism. Within the Gelug, of enlightenment and, based on his The Thirty-seven Practices of mahamudra teachings also occur in experience as a meditator and a Bodhisattvas in the fourteenth cen- a combined Gelug/Kagyu tradition, teacher, examines a wide range of tury. His succinct and simple verses exemplified in the First Panchen obstacles to its development. His con- of advice summarize the quintessence Lama's Root Text for the Precious cern is to clarify the goal and the of the Mahayana path to perfection. Gelug/Kagyii Tradition of means to its achievement. Anyone Geshe Sonam Rinchen's oral teach- Mahamudra. who wishes to understand the heart ings elucidate these practices for the The work presented here contains of Buddhist practice will benefit from modern reader and show how we can two brilliant commentaries by the reading this book. transform our actions, feelings and Dalai Lama. The first is a teaching Ven. Lobsang Gyatso was born in ways of thinking to become based directly on the First Panchen Kham, Tibet, in 1928 and educated at Bodhisattvas ourselves. Lama's root text. In the second, His Drepung Monastic University. In Geshe Sonam Rinchen was born in Holiness bases his discussion on the 1973, with the blessing of H. H. the Tibet in 1933. He studied at Sera Je First Panchen Lama's own commen- Dalai Lama, he founded the Institute Monastery and in 1980 received the tary to this text. The book opens with of Buddhist Dialectics in Dharamsala, HEALING ANGER: The Lharampa Geshe degree. He is cur- an overview of mahamudra by where he has been the Director since Power of Patience from a rently resident scholar at the Library Alexander Berzin that discusses the its inception. He is above all a medi- REBORN IN THE WEST Buddhist Perspective of Tibetan Works and Archives in relation of mind, appearances and tation master who lives his life ac- Dharamsala, India, where he teaches The Reincarnation Masters reality and offers practical techniques by the Dalai Lama, trans, by cording to the Buddhist philosophy Buddhist philosophy and practice. by . 213 pp. for overcoming problems due to ex- Thwpten Jinpa. 155 pp. #HEAN of wisdom and compassion. Ruth Sonam was raised in Ireland and #REWE $13.95 cessive worry, anxiety and disturbing $12.95 March graduated from Oxford University thought. Among the wealth of information A GUIDE TO THE All the world's major religions with an M.A. in Modern Languages. This treasury of practical instruc- that currently fuels the reincarnation BODHISATTVA WAY OF emphasize the importance of the She began studying with Geshe debate, there is one story that tow- tion contains extensive teachings on practice of love, compassion and tol- Sonam Rinchen in 1978 and has LIFE ers above the rest. For the first time the nature of mind, the development erance. This is particularly true in the worked as his interpreter since 1983. of shamata, sutra and tantra levels of by Vesna A. Wallace & B. Alan "reincarnation masters" () are Buddhist traditions, which unani- They have published Yogic Deeds of appearing in the West. Vicki mahamudra, and the compatibility of Wallace. 175 pages, #GUBOSL mously state that compassion and Bodhisattvas, a translation of Gyel- Mackenzie seeks them out and tells Dzogchen and anuttarayoga tantra. $12.95 March love are the foundation of all paths tsap's commentary on 's their stories—how they were identi- Alexander Berzin received a Ph.D. In the whole of the Tibetan Bud- of practice. In fact, the compassion Four Hundred Stanzas. from Harvard University in 1972 from fied and what their mission is. Nine dhist tradition there is no single trea- and love inherent in us are the western tulkus are presented. the Departments of Far Eastern Lan- tise more deeply revered or widely anitidotes for anger and hatred. guages and Sanskrit and Indian Stud- practiced than A Guide to the In this book the Dalai Lama shows ies. A member of the Translation Bu- Bodhisattva Way of Life. Composed how through the practice of patience reau of the Library of Tibetan Works in the eighth century by the Indian and tolerance we can overcome the SEE DESCRIPTIONS OF ALL OUR and Archives since 1972, he is the Bodhisattva Santideva, it became an obstacles of anger and hatred. He author of numerous books and ar- instant classic in the curricula of the bases his discussion on A Guide to ITEMS ON THE INTERNET! ticles. He frequently travels to Cen- Buddhist monastic universities of In- the Bodhisattva's Way of Life, the Although this catalog is a supplement and doesn't include tral and Eastern Europe, Central Asia, dia, and its renown has grown ever classic work on the activities of Africa and the Middle East, lecturing since. Bodhisattvas—those who aspire to descriptions of many items that are in our full catalog, you can on Buddhism and Tibetan culture and Santideva's presentation of the attain full enlightenment in order to still find descriptions of every item we currently sell at our website: helping to establish programs of co- methods to harmonize one's own way benefit all beings. http://www.well.com/user/snowlion/ (Please note that we operation between the Tibetan com- of life with the Bodhisattva ideal be- The techniques and methods pre- will be moving to our permanent home at http:// munity and academic and religious gins with a praise of the spirit of sented are relevant not only for Bud- institutions. www.snowlionpub.com by the Spring of 1997.)

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THE WAY OF THE BODHISATTVA: WISDOM TRANSCRIPTS BY A Translation of the LAMA ZOPARINPOCHE AND LAMA YESHE Bodhicharyavatara Tibet by the Padmakara Translation HOW TO DEVELOP LOVING PRACTICING THE GOOD Group. 240 pp. #WABO $14 Handbook COMPASSION: A Commen- HEART Bodhisattvas are beings who re- tary on the Practice of by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 70 pp. nounce nirvana and vow to work for the welfare of all beings. This book is Thought Transformation and #PRGOHE $5 an outline of the path that Bodhicitta in Everyday Life Practicing the Good Heart; The bodhisattvas should follow as they by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 80 pp. Nature of Compassion, Tantra and seek to teach others the path to nir- **&?£» #HODELO$7 Compassion. vana. It contains moral instruction A personal teaching on the genera- and meditation exercises for tion of compassion and the realiza- THE LIBERATOR bodhisattvas to practice as they en- tion of emptiness given during the by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 26 pp. gage in their work. This is one of the course of a meditation retreat. #TALI$4 central works that Tibetan Buddhists Describes the qualities of Tara and should deeply study. sL* :"f. . ' a *. ' how to engage in her practice. TIBET HANDBOOK with Bhutan TRANSFERENCE OF CONSCIOUSNESS at the by Gyurrne Dorje. 768 pp. #TIHABH $21.95 Time of Death HEART-SPOON: Encourage- This is the first guidebook to de- by Lama . 42 pp. scribe comprehensively the whole of ment through Recollecting #TRCO $5 Tibet, including the eastern provinces An explanation of the phowa prac- of Kham and Arndo. It is replete with Kyabje Pabongka Rinpoche, tice for achieving rebirth in the pure maps, and an impressive amount of trans. By Lama Zopa Rinpoche land at the time of one's death. detail. Gyurrne Dorje has traveled & Jampa Gendun. 16 pp. #HESP extensively in Tibet and frequently $4 leads tours to the remote areas of A prayer of essential advice by the Tibet. great lama Pabongka Rinpoche to hold the teachings dear and develop realizations in this lifeteme. "Who's Booklet from Chogyal the faster: , the Lord of Death, or you in your practice of realizing the Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche essence of your eternal dream." A DAILY MEDITATION This is a hard to find teaching on WHEN PRACTICE: How to Meditate Dzogchen. They are nicely designed LIFE, DEATH AND AFTER on the Graded Path to books and cost more because not THINGS DEATH Enlightenment many were printed. by Lama Thubten Yeshe. 45 pp. FALL by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 22 pp. #LIDEAF $5 #DAMEPR $4 APART The various stages of the death Heart Mvue lor Difficult Times Contains all the elements neces- process are explained in the context sary for a successful and heartfelt TIBETAN NOMADS of the Buddhist attitude to life. daily practice—prostrations, offer- by Schuyler Jones. 463 pp., over ings, refuge, bodhicitta, seven limbs, 200 illus., 100 in color, 9 x 11" lam rim meditation, mantra recita- LIGHT OF DHARMA #TINO $50 cloth tion, dedication. by Lama Thubten Yeshe. 65 pp. This is the first book to place the #LIDHA$6 material culture of the Tibetan people PEMA CHODRON Lama Yeshe addresses problems in a cultural and environmental con- faced by Westerners who sincerely text and examines Tibetan nomadism wish to meditate but find it difficult and the trade networks throughout WHEN THINGS FALL to generate realizations. Asia The National Museum of Den- APART: Heart Advice for mark has an outstanding collection of Difficult Times PERFECT FREEDOM: The THE STAIRWAY TO everyday objects: clothing, jewelry, by Pema Chodron. 148 pp. Great Value of Being Human LIBERATION: weapons, musical instruments, tools, #WHTHFA $18 cloth Instructions on Ngondro armor, religious objects, agricultural by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 84 pp. Pema Chodron's radical advice for implements, horse and yak trap- THE KINDNESS OF THE #PEFR $8 by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu. 70 - ^whatto do when things fall apart goes pings—these plus photos of nomadic GURU Generating Bodhicitta; Renounc- pp. #STLIB $15 against the grain of our usual habits life give a view into the lives of these by Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 55 pp. ing Samsara; The Eight Freedoms; In addition to the traditional pre- but throws us into the center of Bud- The Ten Richnesses; The Perfect Hu- peoples. #HGU$6 liminary practices, there are Ngondro dhist wisdom. It is in the midst of man Body; Why We Need to Practice practices unique to Dzogchen teach- chaos that we can discover the truth Lama Zopa remembers his own Tantra; Mahayana Thought Transfor- ings and these are explained in this kind guru and offers advice on how and love that are indestructible. This mation; Living with Bodhicitta. book. is a good read and a great practice. to show proper devotion.

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TIBETAN VOICES CALENDAR photos by Brian Harris. 12 x 13" #TIVOCA $11.95 Gorgeous photos of Tibetan scenes. Royalties divided among Seva Service Society, The Tietan Health Education Organisation, The Nuns Project and the Delek Hospital Aid Foundation.

IN TIBET 1997 CALENDAR by the International Campaign for Tibet. 9 x 12" #INTICA $10 12 dramatic, high-quality photos, plus the writ- 1997 TIBETAN ART ings, stories and photos of political prisoners grace CALENDAR these pages. This is a fund-raiser to help the Interna- tional Campaign for Tibet. #TIARCA was $28.95, now $21.70 Now in its 23rd year, the Tibetan Art Calendar contains 13 poster-size^ full-color reproductions of some of RIGPA CALENDAR the best thangka paintings from mu- #RIGPA $8.95 seums and private collections around This is the annual pocket calendar from Rigpa the world. Measures 16 + x 23 +" and OVERSTOCK SALE! contains a description of each with and special practice days SACRED TIBET as well as information on Tibetan Buddhism and llxll"#$11.95 thangka. 25% OFF UNTIL photos of prominent lamas. Not available until Feb- Monasteries, , monks and MARCH 15 ruary 1997 after Losar. statues in Tibet.

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KHATSA! Tibetan Hot Sauce, Barbecue Sauce and Nettle Salsa by Khatsa & Co. Three 9-oz. jars, #KHHOSA $17.95 (outside N. America, pleasejjlow^ for shipping by surface) Khatsa means "hot mouth" and these three Tibetan sauces come from Dachen Kyaping's father who was able to leave Tibet after 21 years as a political prisoner. Khatsa is a family business and Dachen and her father oversee the production of each batch of sauce. These sauces are not only authentic but they taste fabulous—spicy but not too hot for most people—we are enthusiastically recommending that you try them. The ingredients are vegetarian and are packaged in a gift box MEDITATION BELL & CUSHION made from recycled cardboard. Seven percent of the profits are donated to a nature preserve in #MEBECU $45 Tibet and to provide educational opportunities for Tibetan children. This is a great gift item. (Businesses in the food industry that would like to order Khatsa wholesale, the minimum order This is a finely grafted Japanese meditation bell is nearly 2" high and'3 is $100. Contact Khatsa & Co. 206-649-5508.) +" in. in diameter. It produces a long, multi-toned pulsating ring when struck and with the proper striker, can be used as a singing bowl. It sits on a purple and white cushion and comes with a 5 1/4" black striker.

TIBETAN MEDITATION ON SALE! CARPET (large) TIBETAN MEDITA- 3x3 feet, #TIMECA was $250, now TION CARPET (small) only $175 until March 15! 29" square, #TIMECS $150 We are pleased to offer a custom-de- Now we have a second signed, traditional Tibetan style medi- double dorje meditation car- tation carpet. The central image is the pet, as traditional as before double dorje, which is often placed but smaller. It is a size typi- below the meditator on retreat. This cally used by monks. The carpet will enhance your meditation floor side has been backed space with its auspicious design and with maroon cloth so that the gold, red, orange and blue colors. The fringe does not show. Also carpet is woven by Tibetans from 100% made by Tibetans from wool. wool and is warm to sit on.

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Includes 250 heart-healthy it was founded by Buddha himself Drawing on his own experiences gourmet recipes. then traces the development of the THE OPENING OF THE as patient, meditator, and therapist, eighteen LOTUS: Developing Clarity Mark Epstein explains how the con- showing how they elaborated their HIMALAYAN PASSAGE: and Kindness templative tradition of Buddhism doctrines out of the common kernel. helps patients go beyond merely rec- -r**5- Seven Months in the High Discusses how the Theravadin tradi- by Lama Sherab Gyaltsen Country of Tibet, Nepal, Amipa. 176 pp. #OPLO $12.95 ognizing their problems to healing tion modified the original doctrine them. Far from being at odds with the China, India, and Pakistan and describes the Mahayana way of This book is concerned with the psychodynamic method, such an ap- TRIGG IN TIBET by Jeremy Schmidt, photos by the bodhisattva and Tantrayana way development of the stages of enlight- proach is in fact just what the doctor 64pp.#TRTTB$6.95. 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We are pleased to TIBET: The Issue Is offer this fine collection. ian retreat centers, lodgings and mon- asteries are described in this guide. Independence ed. by Edward Lazar. 80 pp. LHASA: Tibet's Forbidden #TIIS $9.50 City Eight Tibetans confront both the VEGETARIAN ASIA: by Christine & Frank Brignoli. weakness of international response A Travel Guide 107 pp., 11x11+", 79 color to the occupation of Tibet and the by Teresa Bergen. 112 pp., travel photos, #LHTIFO was $29.95, now lack of direction of many supporters size, #VEAS $9.95 $15.95! of Tibet. They focus on the central issue for Tibet—the issue of indepen- Hunting for vegetarian food in a The colorful imagery of Central country where you don't speak the Tibet's largest monasteries and dence. They counter the compla- cency and defeatism which has al- language can make you want to fly temples is stunningly preserved in straight back home. Vegetarian Asia this large book of photos. The daily lowed the Chinese occupation to con- tinue without persistent challenge. will help you get the food you need, life of the Tibetans in and about Lhasa 5 with a minimum of hassles. This book is well-documented with special em- I'W*SP'^te tells you: which dishes in each coun- phasis on the , Barkhor, try are typically vegetarian; Asian sacred temple, Norbulinka food customs that tell you how to eat Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama and like a local; restaurant recommenda- the massive Drepung and Sera mon- tions; dining etiquette; how to say "I'm asteries. SANCTUARIES: A Guide to a vegetarian" in 10 Asian languages; Lodgings in Monasteries, the vegetarian traditions of Asia. LIGHTING THE LAMP: Abbeys, and Retreats of the Countries include: Tibet, Nepal, India, An Approach to the Northeast United States Southeast and Northeast coastal countries, Chinese-speaking countries. 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It explains the live closely to their tantric medita- this book, providing a uniquely indig- page photographs that are rich and psychological setting of the unen- tions. Written by the Nyingma stu- Shenandoah, Ismar Schorsch, Sallie enous perspective. This guide cap- McFague, Seyyed Hossein Nasr, J. dramatic—these photos are remark- lightened mind and the psychological tures the complex unity of this most dents of Gyatrul Rinpoche in Oregon. Ronald Engel, H.H. the Dalai Lama, able in their portrayal of Tibet. revolution required to develop in- diverse and beautiful land. A wonder- and Robert Prescott-Allen. sight. ful photo book too!

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Bell & Dorje (regular grade) 36.00 -Amethyst 250.00 Serkyem (brass) 26.00 Sacred Healing Chants of Tibet 9.95 FATI51 Nomad Yogi Bell & Dorje (supreme grade) 200.00 -Amethyst Hand Mala 90.00 Silk Scarf-buddhas 50.00 Sacred Healing Chants of FATI52 Yogi of Milarepa Tradition Bell & Dorje Cover 20.00 -Aventurine (jade family) 6mm. 50.00 Silk Scarf-tiger 50.00 Tibet, CD 16.95 FATI53 Woman with Prayer Beads Bhumpa 28.00 -Aventurine Hand Mala 6mm. 28.00 Sacred Music, Sacred Dance Stupa FATI54 Young Tibetan Girl Bhumpa Feathers 12.00 -Black Onyx 80.00 for Planetary Healing, CD 18.00 -gold 45.00 FATI55 Yeshi Dorje, Weather Bracelets -Black Onyx Hand Mala 28.00 Sacred Music, Sacred Dance -silver 40.00 Controller -Om Mani Padme Hum-Tibetan 35.00 -Cobalt Blue Glass Mala 30.00 for Planetary Healing 12.00 -brass 55.00 -3-metal woven 6.00 -Cobalt Blue Glass Pocket Mala 15.00 -bronze 360.00

30 SNOW LION WINTER '97 CATALOG COMPLETE DHARMA ITEMS LIST

SPECIAL SALE #BENGCA TRANSFORMATIVE ART #DALAPP The Dalai Lama pocket Kalachakra Deity (small) 6.00 $3 for all IMAGES OF LOST #BENACANaropa NOTECARD SET $24 box of 12 puja, 2 1/2x3 1/2" $2.50 Kalachakra Deity (large) 9.00 TIBET and FACES OF TIBETl #BESHCAShantideva #DALMAR The Dalai Lama in Arizona, Kalachakra Sand Mandala 16.00 GARUDA POSTCARDS $1 ea. #BETICATilopa 8x10" $15 Lhasa Mandala 5.00 GYUTO HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA #BEFAVA Face of Vajrasattva GAC1 Gelugpa Guru Tree #REHHCA H.H. the Dalai Lama, $1 Medicine Buddha 5.00 GAC2 Amitabha in Dewachen DEITY CARDS $1.25 ea. ROBERT BEER NOTECARDS $1.25 Medicine Buddha 6.00 GY1 Chakrasamvara GAC5 Buddha with Discip. PHOTOS OF H.H. the XVIIth ea. with envelope Nyung Na Lineage Lamas 5.00 GY2 Chakrasamvara Mandala GAC6 Tsong-ka-pa on Lion KARMAPA, $15 ea. #BEGADO Potala Palace 9.00 GY3 Sambhogakaya Buddha GAC7 Avalokitesvara #HHKA14 Wearing Circular Hat #BEMANO Marpa Tibetan Massage & GY4 Guhyasamaja GAC8 Vajrayogini #HHKA17 Wearing Black Hat #BEMINO Milarepa Acupressure Chart 6.95 GY5 Guhyasamaja Mandala GAC9 Machig Labdron #HHKA21 With Tai Situ Vajradhara #BEPANO Padmasambhava 15.00 GY6 Six-Armed Mahakala GAC11 35Buddhas #HHKA49 Wearing Red Hat #BESHBU Sakyamuni Buddha Wheel of Compassion Sand GY7 Yamantaka (Vajrabhairava) GAC12 Padmasambhava #HHKA59 Wearing Gampopa Hat Mandala #BESAGR 15.00 GY8 Yamantaka Mandala GAC13 White Tara #HHKA60 With Younger Brother Wheel of Compassion #BESHGR GY9Kalarupa GAC14 Cakrasamvara (Expained) Sand Mandala #BETSKH Tsongkhapa THE BUDDHA $2 15.00 GAC15 Green Tara White Tara 40.00 TUSHITA POSTCARDS $1 ea. #BEVANO Vajradhara GAC111 THE BUDDHA (smaller) $2 TU30 Dalai Lama, , #BEYETS GAC113 BUDDHA EYES BOOKMARK DEITY POSTERS FROM ROBERT Trijang Rinpoche #BUEYBO $1.50 REHO CARDS $1 ea. GAC114Simhavaktra BEER $7.50 ea. TU39 Dalai Lama: reading the news BUDDHA EYES NOTECARD #REHHCA H.H. the Dalai Lama GAC115 White Mahakala BDP1 Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara TU40 Dalai Lama: blessing the land #BUEYNO $2 #REGECA Gelugpa Assembly Tree GAC 116 Vajrapani BDP2 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara TU41 Dalai Lama & H.H. XVI Karmapa H.H. DILGO KHYENTSE RINPOCHE #REWHCA Wheel of Life GAC118 Peaceful Bardo Deities BDP3 Green Tara TU42 Tanks in Lhasa $2 #RELOCA Lotus Pool- GAC119 Wrathful Bardo Deities BDP4 White Tara TU43 Dalai Lama on Yak GAC124 Yamantaka #REROCA Rock Paintings-Lhasa DZOGCHEN LINEAGE NOTECARDS TU64H.H.SakyaTrizin GAC126 Ushnishavinijaya $15.95 ROBERT BEER SILK SCREEN #REPACA Padmasambhava-in PRINTS DEITY CARDS FROM ROBERT Jokhang GAC127 White Tara Mandala OF MERIGAR $20 GAC128 Depiction of Universe Green Tara 8.00 #REMACA Maitreya-in Potala MACHIG LABDRON $2 BEER $lea. GAC130 Vajrasattva w/Consort Green Tara (large) 14.00 #REPOCA Potala Palace BDC1 White Syllable AH GAC132 1st Karmapa THE TIBETAN PAINTINGS OF Guhyasamaja 8.00 BDC2 Shakyamuni Buddha MANTRA CARDS painted by Andy GAC136 Manjushri NICOLAS ROERICH $9.95 for 12 Kalachakra 14.00 BDC3 Manjushri Weber, $1 ea GAC139 Vajrayogini postcards Milarepa 5.00 BDC4 Four-Armed Avalokiteshvara #BEAVMA Avalokitesvara GAC 142 Green Tara & 21 Taras TWENTY-ONE TARAS CARD Nargarjuna 8.00 BDC5 1000-Armed Avalokiteshvara #WEAMMAAmitayus GAC148 Mandala with Simhanada- #WETWTA$1 Padmasambhava 8.00 BDC6 Standing Avalokiteshvara #BEGRTA Green Tara Avalokitesvara KALACHAKRA SAND MANDALA Shakyamuni Buddha 8.00 BDC7 Green Tara #BEMAMA Manjushri GAC149 POSTCARD $1 Six-Armed Mahakala 8.00 BDC8 White Tara Vajrakila 8.00 #BEMBMA Medicine Buddha GAClSOAmitayus WHEEL OF COMPASSION SAND BDC9 Face of White Tara Vajrapani 8.00 #BESHMA Sakyamuni GAC151 Domtonpa MANDALA NOTECARD $1.50 BDClOVajrasattva White Tara 8.00 BDC11 Padmasambhava CARDS FROM ANDY WEBER, PAINTINGS OF DHAWA DHONDUP WHEEL OF TIME SAND MANDALA Yeshe Tsogyal 5.00 BDC12VajraVarahi $lea. NGOCHETSANG, 6x8 +", $3 ea. NOTECARD $1.50 BDC13 Simhamukha WDClLongLifeThangka DDC1 BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI POSTERS 1997 CALENDARS BDC146-Arm Mahakala DDC2 GREEN TARA with Manjushri, -In Tibet 1997 Calendar WDC2 Four Friends #DALAPO THE DALAI LAMA 4.50 10.00 BDC15 Rahula Chenrezig, Vajrapani WDC3EyesoftheStupa Dalai Lama: Visualize World -Rigpa Calendar 8.95 BDC16Vajrakila DDC3 MACHIG LABDRON -Sacred Tibet WDC4 Eight Auspicious Symbols Peace 12.95 11.95 -Tibetan Art Calendar 28.95 ROBERT BEER POSTCARDS $1 ea. WDC5 Om Mani Padme Hung DALAI LAMA IMAGES Dalai Lama in Zanskar 12.95 WDC6 Hri -Tibetan Voices Calendar 11.95 #BEKAMA Kalachakra Mantra #DALAWO The Dalai Lama, 5 x 7" $1 Four-Arm Chenrezig 40.00 WDC7 Om Ah Hung #BEMEBU Medicine Buddha #PACO H.H. The Dalai Lama, 5 1/2 x 7" Jowo Shakyamuni Buddha 9.00 WDC8 Double Dorje $2

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#CUCA 16 Potala Palace at Lhasa #CUCA 34 Jokhang Temple at Lhasa SNOW LION #CUCA69 Golden Buddha in Kumbum TIBET CARDS Temple at Gyantse #CUCA46 Palkha Choide, The Great Stupa of Gyantse SALE! #CUCA48 Milarepa's Cave Collect the entire set of Snow Lion Tibet Cards for only $20. (See page 30, right hand column for complete list.) Over 45 different full-color cul- ture cards of people and places in Ti- bet. Normally $.75 each.

SPECIAL SALE! We're overstocked on the five cards illustrated to the right and you can get a great price on quantities of them. (Use them as postcards!) 25 cards for $10, or 100 cards for $25. You can mix and match any of the five cards to get the quantity W"m nji*.» discount. 1IB ^°*,* w: ■■■i ■...'.'... ■ .■ ■.■ **\

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