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'..' -tx SETTLING b CELEBRATION d INTO AMERICA: SALE! PART TWO 10% off every item Interviews with the in this catalog Four Tibetan Employees W e invite you to take advantage of this first ever opportunity to at Snow Lion save 10% on every item that you purchase from us until July 15th— this includes statues, thangkas—everything. You might also Win a Guided Tour to Tibet and Nepal in 2000—just tell us with your KARMA DORJEE ther either. I don't even know what order that you want to be entered in the Tibet trip contest. (If an item is already marked "on sale", use that sale price—we have a Karma Dorjee has a degree in eco- my parents looked like. I only knew number of specially priced items for you to consider.) nomics from the University of my father when I was very little. My Your direct purchases make possible the publication of new Mysore. In Dharamsala, India he sister told me that he worked as a books on Tibetan Buddhism. Since we have many excellent projects worked as a loan officer for the Ti- "dopso"—that's a stone carver, a scheduled for 1999, we especially appreciate your support! ■ betan Government-in-Exile. He builder. Looking back now, I can see worked for three years as treasurer that I would never want my own for the Tibetan Association of Ithaca. daughter to miss out on the love that Karma is in charge of purchase order- I missed frmjny parents growing up. ing at Snow Lion. So to anwer^vur question, I don't Karma Dorjee: I was born in Bhutan know much ?Vjot them at all. in 1966 and directly afterwards J: How lone, „',-•'" '5 hi stay at the TCV Transformation moved to India. My mother passed School? away while giving birth to me and K: I stayed at TCV for only two Through Art by Julie Tollen when I was maybe three or four, I years, then in 19721 went down to the In the last issue of this newsletter, don't remember which, my father south part of India to live with my sis- we printed interviews with Palden sent me to the Tibetan Children's Vil- ter and two uncles, both of whom are by Russell Ellis showed me how to bead on buckskin Choedak Oshoe and Dhondup Dorjee lage (TCV). businessmen. When I was arrested and sen- using the lazy man stitch. I really Zurkhang, two of the four Tibetan Julie: What do you know about your J: What did you do while you stayed tenced on what I thought was going loved this form and became quite pro- employees at Snow Lion Publica- parents? there? to be a minor drug conviction, I was ficient in a short time. Big Crow then tions. Presented here are interviews K: It's very sad actually—I don't re- K: Oh, I went to school, in a place shocked. Three years seemed like introduced me to Jeny Peltier, who with the other two: Karma Dorjee and ally know anything about my mother called the Central School for Tibet- forever to me at that time (1975). I is a relative of Leonard Peltier, the Kunga Nyima. and I don't know much about my fa- ans [of Bylakuppe]. There, I learned was 32 and wanted no part of prison. famous Indian activist. Jerry is a mas- to speak and write English, Hindi, and I felt like I was going to die. ter header of traditional rosettes, Tibetan. I don't really know exactly To my surprise, I survived, and in which are used on ceremonial garb what age I was at that time, but my fact found myself in a place where I and are used as symbols of different sister thought I must have been could finally spend time on my reli- clans as well as certain teachings and gious practice, which I had always put history of the Lakota people. They are
Ithaca, NY 14851 PO Box 6483 Snow Lion Publications around 8, because my baby teeth had fallen out and my two front teeth on a back burner while on the streets. round beaded large buttons about were just beginning to come in. I'm There was always something that three inches in diameter, though very glad that my sister was there seemed more important, so I became many are larger. They are beaded with me at that time. She would al- apart-time practitioner of Buddhism. onto buckskin which is split very thin ways help me with my school work, At McNeil Island Federal Peniten- and is also very strong and supple. and she would always make sure I did tiary, I found myself surrounded by Anyway, I became a good technician all my chores and studying. I'm very what seemed to be hardened crimi- and started studying the different grateful to her. And so, I lived with nals—mostly bank robbers. That was ways of bleeding colors together to my sister and my uncles for ten years the most common crime of the in- create different effects. All of the cer- in the south part of India. mates locked behind those walls. emonial/traditional beadwork is done J: Did your sister go to school? However, when I was sent to the with opaque beads and by now I was camp outside the walls I found my- discovering that there were many K: Yes, she went to a Christian school self in the company of drug dealers other types of beads with more ex- in Mysore to get a teaching degree. and white-collar types. citing finishes. I decided one day that When I finished grade twelve, I also I was given a job working at the I would like to do a picture because I moved to Mysore to study there. I dairy, where I milked 165 cows every could see the potential of mixing all started doing my college degree morning and evening. The best part of the different finishes to create a course in economics at the University of the job was that I was now work- more realistic effect. Buckskin was of Mysore at St. Philomeno's College, ing with two Lakota Indians who had too expensive to do a picture of any a Christian college. I stayed there for been sentenced for their part in the size so I decided to use canvas be- - three years, learning about many dif- Wounded Knee incident of the early cause we had a large supply of heavy- ferent things like politics, Indian so- 70s. Wow! These were heroes of mine, duty prison-made canvas at the camp ciology, Indian history.... Meanwhile, as I was a strong sympathizer to their and my friend could get me a large I studied English and Hindi. After I cause. I found them to be very re- piece. graduated from the University of spectful and strong and solid in their I was sitting in my cubicle a few Mysore, I went on to Madras Univer- quiet demeanor. They spent much of days later wondering what kind of sity to do an M.A. in economics. I their time beading on buckskin or on picture I should do. I looked over at lived there in Madras and took classes looms creating ceremonial garb. I was a picture of a Buddhist thangka that for three months. It was expensive in totally fascinated with this work and a dear friend had sent me and it only Madras, though, and I really needed soon asked if they would teach me. seemed natural that I should do a re- some kind of scholarship or aid to ITHACA, NY 14851 Cheyenne Big Crow was the first one ligious piece. Since the beautiful PERMIT NO. 746
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BULK RATE to take me seriously. He gave me a Green Tara seemed to be saying, betan Education department wasn't
PAID loom and showed me how to string "bead me," I decided to do just that. I granting money to M.A. students at it, then showed me a few traditional wasn't sure how big it should be so I that time, so I was out of luck... and patterns. Before long, I found myself decided to do a small figure that was money (laughter). I decided to con- tiring of the limitations of the loom. I large enough to show the detail I felt tinue through a correspondence felt I wanted to do something more a piece like that demanded. The fig- course only. I didn't need to stay in free-form—something with motion, ure I did was a Green Tara about eight Madras to do that, so my cousin sug- or curved lines at least. Big Crow then inches high. With the clouds above (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 12) His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York City GIFT OF DAILYAILY Pr RAYERS
August 12-15 The Gift of Daily Prayers invites you to request Tara and Medicine Buddha prayers for your family, friends and yourself. Public Talk in Central Park; Teachings at the Beacon Theater The Tara prayers help clear away obstacles affecting relationships, economic hardship, fear, and physical and mental His Holiness the Dalai Lama visits 14th, 10:00 AM to Noon, and 2:004:00 organization that contributes directly health. The Medicine Buddha Prayers are done for the sick and New York City August 12-15. Events PM each day. The teachings entitled, to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and crying to eliminate illness and to help gain a higher rebirth. Both will include a public talk in Central "Training the Mind/ Opening the the Tibetan community-in-exile. Park and three days of teachings at Heart," will be based on two ancient Founded by Richard Gere, the prayers can be said as a blessing to guide one toward liberation. the Beacon Theater. This visit is texts, Stages of Meditation and the 37 foundation's goal is to aid in cultural, sponsored by the Tibet Center and Practices of Bodhisattvas. religious, health and educational sur- The daily prayers are done by the monks at H.E. Jamgon Gere Productions, Inc. with support Tickets for the Beacon Theater vival of the Tibetan people. Kongtrul Rinpoche's monasteries in India and Nepal. Your from the Gere Foundation. teachings are available through The Tibet Center, the oldest Ti- entire contribution is offered to the monks for their support. The Central Park event will take Ticketmaster (212-307-7171/outside betan Buddhist center in New York place on Sunday, August 15, beginning New York/New Jersey/Connecticut City, was founded in 1975 by Rever- at 11:00 AM. Open to all and free of 800-7554000) or at the Beacon The- end Khyongla Rato Rinpoche, a charge, the gathering will be in East ater box office (212496-7070). Tick- scholar and Tibetan lama. The Tibet Meadow (entrance at 98th Street and ets may be purchased for the entire Center provides a space for members Fifth Avenue). The Dalai Lama will series or for individual days. Seating and the general public to explore speak on ways of leading a virtuous, is limited and is expected to sell out Buddhist teachings and practices as compassionate and happy life, and di- quickly so early reservations are sug- well as those of other faith commu- minishing anger, craving and pride. He gested. In addition to regular seat- nities. The Tibet Center is located at will conclude by giving a traditional ing, there are Sponsor and Friend 107 E. 31st Street. Tibetan Buddhist long life blessing. seats available; for these tickets only, For general information on the full At the Beacon Theater (2124 Broad- please call 212-780-1999. For the Cen- schedule of the visit of the Dalai Lama way at 74th Street), the Dalai Lama will tral Park event, no tickets or reserva- to New York, please call 212-780-1999 teach for three days from Thursday, tions are necessary. or visit the web site at / Would Like To Request Daily Prayers For: August 12 through Saturday August Gere Foundation is a non-profit www.thetibetcenter.org. ■ Name:
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Tsenla 4557 Schneider Drive Oregon, WI 53575 SETTLING INTO AMERICA to find a job there. I took his advice (608)835-9717 Continued from page 1 and went to stay in Dharamsala. email:[email protected] gested that I go to Dharamsala to try There, I got a job working for the Ti- betan government-in-exile. It was in the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). I worked in a department called the "Planning Council." J: What did you do? Translators Scholars Students K: I worked in a section of the Plan- ning Council called the "Revolving Loan Fund." It's a government pro- gram that was designed with the help Sarat Chandra Das New Electronic Edition Dictionary of a man in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He loaned an amount of money to Is Now Available for Windows CTA to start a foundation for a Ti- betan loan office in India. As a loan officer, it was my job to evaluate loan applications for Tibetan enterprises From Tibetan Computer Company and societies. The purpose was to create j obs in the Tibetan community. It was meant to help people to learn CD-ROM Version skills besides street vending. Many Electronic Edition people who had come from Tibet had very few skills, and we were trying to Complete Dictionary To Order or for More Info help them to learn some "real world" Contact: banking skills. I worked there for Over 21,000 Entries about two and a half years. That was TibetD Database Reader Included Tibetan Computer Company in 1990, when I was about 23 or 24. J: What caused you to leave that job? Completely Edited For Accuracy 343 Soquel Avenue Suite 194 K: Oh, that's a tough question! I left Designed by a Translator/Scholar mainly because I came to America. Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062 Actually, that's the only reason I left! Compatible with other programs (831) 689-3808 J: Why did you come to America? K: I came because the U.S. Senate [email protected] passed a resolution allowing for Extensive search capabilities allow WWW.Tibet.DK/TCC one thousand Tibetans to immigrate users to find information in a fraction into America (the Tibetan Resettle- ment Program). I am a part of that of the time it takes with traditional methods. resolution. I left India because I was selected by the resettlement Extremely useful tool for study and research. commitee as a "well-qualified appli- cant" (laughter). J: What were you thinking when that happened, wiien they told you that Complete On-line Help Easy Installation Windows 95, 98, NT you were going to America? K: It was okay with me. I was not re- (Continued on page 3)
2 SNOW LION SPRING'99 NEWSLETTER •Ml****?***;.' KATHMANDU A Collaborative Project of the University of Massachusetts and the Springfield Museums
Kathmandu is an artistic interpre- the exhibition is on public view. the Hampden Gallery. A seven-foot- tation of a Nepali-Tibetan Temple that Kathmandu is a multi-faceted tall, six-armed wrathful deity will be shown as progressive exhib- community-based project which ac- (Mahakala) will be constructed by its in Hampden Gallery on the Uni- tively involves well-known area art- John Simpson, Thomas Matsuda, versity of Massachusetts campus be- ists and schoolchildren from Tenzin Rigdhen, graduate students, fore touring a variety of museums, Springfield's elementary and second- undergraduates and volunteers to be galleries and community centers. Af- ary schools while demonstrating the the centerpiece of this shrine room. ter showing the Green Torn and Black commitment of the University of Mas- For more information, contact Mahakala Shrine Rooms in Spring sachusetts, the Springfield Museums John Simpson, (413) 545-3394 or '99, Hampden Gallery will exhibit the and the Springfield Schools to pro- e-mail: [email protected] ■ Shakyamuni Buddha Shrine and vide effective outreach, multicultural other components in Fall '99. The first education and innovative learning for exhibition with all of the rooms com- students involved with the project. plete and shown together will be at The first component of the exhibi- the George Walter Vincent Smith Art tion Kathmandu was the installation Museum in Springfield in conjunction of the Green Tara Shrine Room: a with the exhibition The Mystical Arts Work in Progress (Feb 1-21,1998) in of Tibet (2/2-4/30/ 2000) and a the Hampden Gallery. The Shrine Mandala Sand Painting (2/20-4/30/ Room is a freestanding temple build- 2000) at the Museum of Fine Arts. ing with a life-size Green Tara sculp- Kathmandu (2/2-4/30/2000) will also ture and a 12' diameter mandala serve as a three-dimensional back- ceiling. drop for performances, demonstra- The second component of the ex- tions, school programs, symposia and hibition Kathmandu will be the in- other educational activities that will stallation of the Black Mahakala take place during the periods when Shrine Room: a Work in Progress in
Right: Green Tara (Photo: Joan SETTLING INTO AMERICA Simpson) Continued from page 2 any help over there. One day, some- bring her over here to visit. Below: Black Mahakala Shrine Room one from Snow Lion called for me and J: Karma, you seem to have adjusted (Photo: Peter McDonald) ally that excited though, because said, "We have a position open now. pretty well to living here in America, when my name was chosen, I was Are you still interested?" and I said, but what do you see in the future for working in Dharamsala and I didn't "I'll take it!" the younger generation of Tibetans really want to leave my job. I just J: What do you do here at Snow here? thought, "Oh, it's c'kay." I'd seen a lot Lion? K: Oh, I think it's going to be a chal- of Americans coming into the CTA K: I first started as a shipper. Now I lenge for them. For my generation, it's office and a lot of American volun- do purchase ordering. I order new been a hard time for us, a challenge teers were working in the loan office titles and work to keep backorders for us. We have to keep up with the with me, so I already knew some as up to date as possible. I guess my older generation, with our own cul- Americans. official title is "procurement agent," ture, and also we have to pick up J: What did you think America like it says in the newsletter. I also things from this new world. Our time would be like? have another job here in Ithaca. I is going to be mostly work. Our chil- K: I didn't have any imagination about work part time as a waiter for the dren, their time should be focused on that, really! I didn't have any kind of [world famous] Moosewood Restau- becoming well-educated. I know this. image of America, but I knew it was rant. Working at Moosewood is totally J: How do you know? probably going to be like any coun- different than working at Snow Lion. K: I think the only thing they will have try, where you have to work, make a Over there when you're waiting to do in the future is study very hard. living, things like that. Other people tables, it's like putting your patience My generation was the first to come really get excited about America, they to the test. There are so many crazy to this country. We are laying the think it's the "land of opportunity," customers to deal with! (laughter) I foundation for the next generation. you know. They think that in America also worked for the Tibetan Associa- Once this is accomplished, our chil- you can pull money from trees—that tion of Ithaca for three years as trea- dren will have the time it takes to dollars are growing on trees... Me, I surer, maintaining the association's study and become well-educated. You K: No, I don't think so. It's not Ameri- didn't have too much imagination like accounts, collecting funds.... We've see, now that we are in America, there can society. The practice is an indi- that! been working really hard in the past is much more emphasis on education. few years to increase America's vidual thing, society isn't the main J: You were married when you came I want my own daughter to be able to factor—the practice depends upon here? awareness of the situation in Tibet. take advantage of this fact. As treasurer I tried to help the asso- the individual. It's their own choice. K: No, I met my wife living here in J: Karma, what are your views on People can do what they like depend- Ithaca. I came here in July 1993 and ciation as much as I could. We orga- Buddhist practice regarding the up- nized a number of events such as the ing on their own needs. we met shortly after. It's already been coming generation of Tibetan- J: What do you think about the situ- five and a half years! You see, my wife annual Week of Tibet, selling movie Americans? tickets to the general public for ation in Tibet right now? was also chosen to come and resettle K: I really cannot say what will hap- "Seven Years in Tibet" and "Kundun," K: In Tibet? Oh, I believe things are in America also. We were both cho- pen, but it seems the Buddhist and other related events. Things like very tense right now. I was in New sen and we both came here to Ithaca. thought, the Buddhist practice among these help to open people's eyes to York City a few days back and I met a Then we met, we fell in love, got mar- Tibetans in this country now, it's fad- the real situation between Tibet and Tibetan who recently came from Ti- ried, and now we have a daughter... ing! There are a lot of reasons for this, China. We try to do things like that bet and he said lots of the Tibetans, J: You had the first Tibetan child in though. The first is that everybody is which will bring more awareness to the Tibetan youth especially, are just KUNGA NYIMA Ithaca, right? extremely busy working, trying to people. I think education is impor- hanging around, playing pool, you Kunga Nyima, who works in the ship- K: Uh-huh. Actually, she is the first make money—everybody—even in tant. My sister and I seem to feel very know... not knowing what to do with ping department at Snow Lion spent Tibetan child born in this whole re- Ithaca, this very small county. Tibet- similar on this point. She became a themselves! The culture is... well, I most of his youth in Lhasa, Tibet. He gion! My wife and I named her Tenzin ans are trying to work long hours—a school teacher at the same place don't know why the Chinese don't like is trained in carpentry and learned Kunsang, Tenzin meaning "the one full time job plus a part time job. The where I went to school (Central Tibetan Buddhism, why they want to tailoring from his father, Gyeten who protects the Dharma" and little time they have left over they School for Tibetans at Bylakuppe). destroy Buddhism. So for me, Tibet Namgyal, the formertailor of the 13th need to spend with their family, and, Kunsang meaning "always very kind." being an autonomous region of China and 14th Dalai Lamas and creator of She also has two children and we've of course they have other things that She just turned three years old this is fine, it might be an okay solution, the first Tibet National Flag. Kunga been trying to have them sent here to they have to do too. There we go! We New Year's Eve. but it seems like they could leave our is married to an American women and America so they can get a superior don't have any time for Buddhist prac- J: Okay, now that I know a little about education. religion as it is! they have twin daughters. your family life, how did you come tice! For example, myself, I live very J: You keep in contact with your sis- J: Do you feel hopeful about Tibet's Kunga Nyima: I was born in Lhasa to work at Snow Lion Publications? close to the monastery, but I don't ter? future? in the year of the metal pig. The K: Oh, Snow Lion! I remember see- really see the monastery unless K: Yes, we talk to each other pretty K: I don't know how I feel about it. I American year was 1971, I think. ing Snow Lion newsletters at the Ti- there's a gathering there! It's sad, I often. Actually, I'm thinking of bring- don't know what is going to happen, Yeah, that's right, my papers say I was betan Library of Works and Archives think... but you know, trying to live ing her over here to America to visit. but I always pray for the best for all born on the 15th of August, 1971. I when I first started working at the your own life well and giving help to I got a letter from her the other day Tibetans in Tibet, India, Nepal and lived in Lhasa until I was twelve years Planning Council. That's how I knew others is also apart of Buddhism, and and she was saying, "I want to see everywhere. old in American years, thirteen in Ti- of Snow Lion originally. How I actu- that's how I try perform my daily prac- America very soon. That country is J: Karma, is there anything you betan years. ally got my job? Let's see... I knew tice. Buddhist practice doesn't neces- so popular over here." Everybody in would like to say in closing? J: Kunga, you are the only Tibetan Scott (Palmer, former Snow Lion em- sarily require wearing robes, reciting the Tibetan community in India talks K: Yes, I would like to thank Snow at Snow Lion who actually grew up ployee), and Scott helped me find the huge sutras and living in a monastery. about America. Everybody is trying Lion for this opportunity, and also for in Tibet. What was it like growing up job. Scott stayed with me and my wife Even if you aren't doing those things to come over to America. So when I you can still practice. the opportunity to spend my days, in Lhasa? What do you remember? for a while and he was working at working for the dharma Good wishes get citizenship (naturalization), in J: Do you think American society is K: Oh, I remember lots of things— Snow Lion. I asked him if they needed to all. Save Tibet. about two or three months, I'd like to a danger to Buddhist thought? (Continued on page 5)
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These confer- and the forthcoming Awakening to the Sacred: Building a Daily Spiritual Life From Scratch ences provide space and voice to the special needs and concerns of Western monastics in adapting and integrating our lifestyle in the West. We bring together wisdom learned in different traditions and share the traditional and often-remarkable experiences we have had with our teachers and in our training. Topics for presentation or dis- ENGAGING THE BUDDHA WITHIN cussion this year include: being in community and being in solitude: the balance; developing your fullest potential and expression within Summer Intensive Dzogc/ien Meditation Retreat Autumn Intensive Dzogchen Meditation Retreat monastic life; developing monastic leadership, pastoral care, coun- seling and teaching skills; teacher/disciple relationships; the role of also wth Charles Genoud and Brendan Kennedy. ais0 wth brendan Kennedy and Roger Walsh Western monastics in teaching ethnic Buddhist children; Buddhist monastic interfaith dialogues; and Medical, insurance and aging con- July 16-August 1,1999, Canandaigua, New York November 13-21,1999, Northern California cerns of monastics. Shasta Abbey is graciously hosting the event for. the second time and there are a limited number of spaces available. We invite ordained, celibate Western monastics in all Buddhist tra- Daylong leeching and Meditation Winter Intensive Dzogchen Meditation Retreat ditions to attend our conference. Past conference attendees have come from Chinese, Japanese, Saturday, June 19,1999, Cambridge, MA also with Charles Genoud Korean, Thai, Tibetan and Vietnamese Buddhist traditions. We en- courage representation from all traditions so we can all broaden our January 2 - 9,2000, Litchfield, Connecticut learning and understanding. The original conference idea was the inspiration of Ven. Jigme MULTIPLE TEACHINGS DAILY • NOBLE SILENCE • VEGETARIAN MEALS • BEAUTIFUL SURROUNDINGS Palmo, an American in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition who now stud- ies with Ven. Geshe Losang Tharchin and Ven. Geshe Michael Roach and works for Tibet Fund in conjunction with the Office of Tibet in New York. If you are an ordained celibate Western monk or nun in a Bud- RO. 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We provide a simple, comfortable gathering place and delicious C*#\*3& I Vl(f v* Ck^l I vegan meals.The bucolic setting.the quiet ambience and the : I 2 74 1-1688 800 638-3449 . sounds of nature combine with silent meditation practice to \ FAX: 2 12 741-1 786 encourage individuals to find their own truth within. 1 \ : . EMAIL: [email protected] 1661 West Road, Phone / Fax: e-mail: [email protected] I UNION SQUARE WEST SUITE 606 NEW YORK, NY I 0003 Hot Springs, NC 28743 828-622-7112 www.main.nc.us/SDRC Liberation is in the Palm of Your Hand A Bne-month Summer Retreat |tts Holiness Penor Rinpoche Supreme Head of the Nyingmapa July 8 to August 10,1999 HH Drubwang Pema Nojbu Rinpocher»-*^A The Palyul Center a one of the foiemost masters an^ Supreme F lead of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism. He holds all (he rjiieages of the Nyingma Kama and Rinchen Terzod traditions and is the/principal lineage bolder McDonough, New York of the Nam Cho, or "Space," Dzogchen. treasure tradition. He is the Founder and Chief Rinpoche of the Pafyul Namdroling Monastery situ- ated in Mysore, South India and inhabited by over 1800 monies. He 8 For registration brochure, please write: The Palyul Center the eleventh throne-holder of the Palyul mother monastery in Tibet, one 175 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2336, New York, NY 10010 of the six main monasteries of Nyingmapa schooL Register early as space is very limited. Fax: 607-656-5360; Email: [email protected] Ngondro Tsa Lung Special Teachings and the first year retreat the second year retreat Empowerments this year: Nyinglhik Tsa Po This is the second and final year that His Tsa Lung instructions detail the practices of Nyingthik Tsa P6 is the Heart Essence, or Holiness will teach Ngondro himself at this utihzing one's channels and vital energy via the Longchen Nyingthik, practice on Dzogchen center. He will teach extensively on all the breath. The practice includes yogic techniques (the Great Perfection), revealed by the great foundation practices which include meditative of the purification of the channels and inner 8th century treasure-revealer, or terton, Jigme techniques for training the mind, and purifica- air and consists of many physical exercises. Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso Rinpoche Lingpa. The empowerments will be given tion and offering practices. This is the first The pre-requisite for attending this retreat is is one of the three senior Khenpos at Ngagyur Institute in throughout the retreat. Byialmppe, India. He has (rained with His Holiness Dilgo retreat in a seven-year cycle and required for completion of Ngondro. Please see the flier Khyentse Rinpoche, His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, as well as progression to the next year's retreat. There is for more details. A full month's stay is required Thirty-Seven Practices of the Bodhisattva His Holiness Penor Rinpoche. Khen Rinpoche's fluent Engfch, for those who wish to take this course of study. quick sense of humor and deep insight into the Western mind no pre-requisite to attend the Ngondro retreat. Taught by a senior khenpo from Namdroling, makes him a welcome interpreter of His HoBnets' ttacWogs inlo these practices are based on the sutra teachings. the English language. 6 SNOW LION SPRING '99 NEWSLETTER Awakened Mind 1999 PROGRAMS WITH VEN. BOKAR RINPOCHE CANCELLED mm NAMGYAL MONASTERY Due to the cancellation of his trip to the west, retreats with Bokar Rinpoche scheduled for this summer will not be held. INSTITUTE OF Alternate Programs: KCC and other centers nation-wide will offer Awakened Mind retreats for new and continuing practitioners this summer. Bokar Rinpoche will present his BUDDHIST STUDIES annual seminar in India, beginning about November 24. 412 North Aurora Street Ithaca, New York 14850 Information: http://wwvi.kcc.org/kcc or (503) 282-2809 Telephone: 607-273-0739 Sponsored by Kagyu Changchub Chilling, Portland, OR www.namgyal.org SUMMER SESSION, 1999 Namgyal Monastery has a regular full session of summer courses for the six week session beginning on A Different Kind of Psychic June 1 (and running through July 9) one weekend intensive the weekend of June 11-13, a full week retreat Rebecca Radner, Consultations the week of July 18-24, and a special preparatory retreat for Kalachakra Initiation from July 29-August 1. To register for any of these events, please contact Namgyal Monastery at 607-273-0739, on visit our website at www.namgyal.org. Deadline for regular summer course registration is May 25. Registration for summer retreats is ongoing, but space is limited and advance registration is suggested. [email protected] www.diffcrentpsycliic.com REGULAR SUMMER CLASSES (415) 563-8746 (Six week summer session June Wuly 9, 1999) Literary and Spoken Tibetan I (meets 5x per week) M-F 8:00-8:45 A.M. Instructor: Ven. Salden Kunga Tuition: $195 This class is an introduction to the modern Tibetan language in both its spoken forms. Students learn basic grammar and develop speaking and comprehension proficiency through extensive use of drill and conversational practice with the native speaker instructor. The goal of this course is to lead the student to Classical Uchen script in gold inKjm deep a working proficiency in the spoken modern language and a thorough grasp of its basic grammatical blue paper - il lines -11" x Z5'. CedHotaphy' structures after a full year of instruction. Students with no previous background in Tibetan are invited to M&st£r of-(his ancient tradition deceptmc & enroll in this class. ~5hihll ruiMber of special coMMiss/on5. Literary and Spoken Tibetan, continued (meets 2x per week) Tues. Thurs. 9:00-9:45 A.M. Instructor: Ven. Salden Kunga Tuition: $85 J}fipLl<$l\j£$€XYl Ttl. 425-771-7137 Fax 4-Z5~7lZ~1880 This course is a continuation of the Literary and Spoken Tibetan I, and is open to those students who have completed the sequence of beginning language courses taught during 1998-1999 academic year, or the equivalent. Intermediate Conversational Tibetan (meets 2x per week) Tuesday and Thursday 8:15-9:00 A.M. Instructor: Ven. Tenzin Gephel Tuition: $85 This course has a prerequisite of at least one year of Tibetan language study. Permission of the instruc- tor is required to attend this course. Some students may select to enroll concurrently in Literary and Spoken Tibetan, continued (above by Ven. Salden Kunga) and will be given a joint tuition cost of $350 if enrolling in both courses during this summer session.) Meditation and the Nature of Mind Instructor: Ven. Tenzin Gephel Tuition: $55 Mondays, 7:30-8:45 (Course will not meet the week of June 27) SUMMER RETREATS Placing One's Foot on the Path: A Guide to Establishing Buddhist Meditation in One's Daily Life June 11-13, a weekend intensive Cost: $135 This weekend intensive explores the fundamentals of establishing a Buddhist practice in one's daily H life. Through lectures, discussion and meditation, participants will explore the challenges and benefits of a daily meditation practice, and the endless occasions for putting the clarity of mind arising from this practice into concrete practice in daily life to overcome anger and fear, maintain equanimity of mind, and offer compassion and assistance to other sentient beings in all that we do. Get Acquainted with Namgyal Retreat July 18-25,1999 Cost: $490 (includes room and board) $250 deposit by July 5 required to hold space; thereafter on a space available basis. This retreat, our most popular annual event, offers a thorough introduction to meditation in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, core doctrines and practice in the tradition concerning suffering, the nature of mind, overcoming attachment and anger, spiritual discipline, and the value of spiritual cultivation and a daily meditation practice. In addition to meditation sessions and dharma sessions with the monks of Namgyal Monastery, the retreat will also feature lectures, films and discussions about aspects of Tibetan culture, Tibetan Buddhist debate, and lectures with several western teachers of the Buddhist tradition, to explore some of the issues arising in the movement of Tibetan Buddhism out of a solely Tibetan context into the West. This retreat will help inspire you to live happily with your ability by understanding the reality of life while learning practical ways to cultivate your own Buddhist practice. There are many opportunities for individual sessions with the head teachers of Namgyal Monastery to discuss your own personal practice Introduction to Kalachakra July 29-August 1, 1999 Cost: $210 Kalachakra teaching is unique in the Buddhist tantric tradition. It also has very powerful methods for developing peace of mind as well as peace in the world. The Dalai Lama has often given teachings on Kalachakra. It has become a foundation practice in Tibetan Buddhism throughout the tradition. In order to study and practice the unique paths of Kalachakra, we need to first receive the Kalachakra initiation, which gives us permission to practice and also empowers us so that our practice will be successful. This year, from August 17 through the 25th, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, will bestow the Kalachakra Initiation in Bloomington, Indiana. The monks of Namgyal Monastery, the private monastery of the dalai lamas, have preserved and specialized in the Kalachakra tantra since the time of the seventh Dalai Lama. SNOW MOh This weekend intensive is an excellent preparation for those wishing to take Kalachakra initiation, as trwiMiMii iiMrarJnl well as an opportunity to deepen and expand one's own Buddhist practice. Though both share the same name and commitment to Tibetan culture, Snow Lion Corp. (d/b/o Snow Lion Expeditions) of Salt Lake City and Snow Lion Publications Inc. of Ithaca, NY are independent and unaffiliated. — SNOW LION 7 ::::::.::*: * WOMEN'S FREEDOM AND SPIRITUAL LIBERATION The Nuns of Khachoe Ghakyil 1999 North American tour ^(T^q^ by Julia Milton with one nun, and has since grown to Beginning in April 1999, ten Ti- a lively community of nearly 200 or- betan Buddhist nuns from a nunnery dained women. KGN, one of a new in Kathmandu, Nepal, will take part generation of nunneries established in a series of public performances of in exile, was founded under the direc- sacred art, dance and music in Oak- tion of the late. Lama Yeshe, spiritual land, California. The ten nuns, who director of the Foundation for the are from Khachoe Ghakyil Nunnery Preservation of the Mahayana Tradi- (KGN), will then spend the next nine tion (FPMT). Although making ends months traveling throughout the meet has always been a struggle for United States and Canada to present the KGN nuns, they have had the ben- "Women's Freedom and Spiritual Lib- efit of a range of training hitherto re- eration". This ground-breaking tour served for their brother monks. They of sacred Buddhist performance by share their study curriculum with the ordained women is an historical first: monks of affiliated Kopan Monastery; never before has a troupe of Tibetan the program includes classical Bud- nuns gone on tour in the West to stage • dhist monastic education in philoso- performances of sacred music, dance, phy and debate, training in the ritual theater, debate and sand mandala cre- arts of music, dance, thangka-paint- ation, and to introduce audiences to ing and sand mandala construction, the central role women have played and academic study in such topics as in the spiritual life of Tibet. English and mathematics This not-for-profit tour is dedi- The performance cated to cultivating an awareness of The ten performing nuns were Tibet's unique cultural heritage, with chosen specifically for their talents in a special emphasis on sharing the the ritual arts. extraordinary accomplishments of The nuns' performances will this youngest generation of Tibetan include: Buddhist nuns. However, it is also I. several performances of sacred intended to raise funds for the strug- dance, such as the Dance of the gling nunnery back in Kathmandu Dakinis in which the guru is entreated (currently housing 200 female to remain, and the world premiere of monastics from ages 13 to 40), so that an original sacred dance dramatizing additional facilities can be built for the life of Milarepa; the many applicants waiting to join the nunnery. To help the community II. the creation of the sand mandalas of Medicine Buddha flourish, the nuns are eager to find a way to sustain their growing ranks III. a melodic demonstration of the with food, medicine and shelter, and Acutting practice of Chod; to permit their educational opportu- yakxa IV. the practice of formalized monas- nities to continue to expand. At tic debate, used within Gelukpa mon- present, there is no independent fund- for Worfe Peace 1999 asteries (and, increasingly, nunner- ing for the nunnery, and the financial ies) to help sharpen the mind and to future of the nunnery has been con- clarify one's understanding of Bud- sistently precarious. dhist teachings; For more information on the tour V. performances of ritual sadhanas, and the nuns of Khachoe Ghakyil, An Interfaith Teaching for World Peace by public talks and panel discussions, please visit the tour webpage at and many other events. Kyabje Gelek Rinpoche, Spiritual Director www.visitbloomington.com Odyssey to Freedom August 29-September 5, 1999 Tibetan Cultural Center Camp Copneconic, Michigan Official sponsor and organizer of the Join us in the woods of Michigan for the annual Jewel Heart Joyful Kalachakra for World Peace 1999 Summer Retreat.The retreat will focus on the Odyssey to Freedom, a distillation of 2,500 years of Buddhist teachings which provides a systematic approach to freedom from negative emotions, completely adapted to contemporary life. Gelek Rinpoche will present the complete path, focussing on a structure of learning, thinking and meditating (with the art of visualization).You do not need previous exposure to Buddhism. For information and registration call 734-994-3387 email @ jewelheart.org website www.JewelHeart.org 8 SNOW LION SPRING '99 NEWSLETTER Thangka Conservation by Ann Shaftel For example, a monastery in me by its owner. Every thangka is Conservation of thangkas has been Sikkim would require different advice worthy of care. my major work since 1971. My ap- on thangka care than a major mu- Ann Shaftel, MSc, MA is an Elected proach to the conservation of seum in San Francisco, or an Ameri- Fellow of the International Institute thangkas is based on a combination can Buddhist who has one thangka of Conservation, the American Insti- of current scientific knowledge com- in a home shrine room. I am often tute of Conservation and a member bined with traditional respect and asked to travel to advise on thangka of the Canadian Association of Pro- training. I was trained as a thangka collections in situ. fessional Conservators. Ann holds the painter as well as an Art Conserva- Thangkas come to my laboratory MA degree in Asian Art (thesis on tor. My own Buddhist meditation in many forms. Some arrive complete Buddhist iconography), the MSc in practice began 30 years ago. with painting, mounting, cover, dow- Conservation, and a Conservation Who sends thangkas for me to els and decorative dowel knobs. Certificate from UNESCO in Rome. work on? The thangkas are owned by Some arrive simply as paintings with She became interested in thangkas monasteries, great Buddhist teachers, no mountings. while in elementary school. She is major museums, private collectors The relation of a thangka's paint- considered a worldwide expert on the and individual Buddhist practitioners. ing to its mounting is interesting. conservation treatment of thangkas, Their approaches to handling their Sometimes, there are notations on the and has worked on thangkas at ma- thangkas vary greatly; as does the mountings which provide valuable jor monasteries and many major mu- age, style, iconography and condition information about the artist, the mon- seums including the Asian Art Mu- of each thangka that arrives for con- astery and the thangka's original lo- seum of San Francisco, Nelson- servation. cation in the shrine hall. It is often Atkins Museum, and the American When a thangka arrives at my labo- possible to ascertain if the current Museum of Natural History. Ann is Above: Ann working on a thangka in her laboratory. ratory for conservation treatment, I mounting is in fact the original also a practicing Buddhist. " Below: In a Himalayan monastery, these thangkas are stacked on an empty thoroughly document its condition mounting for a picture panel. Care- Please feel free to contact Ann throne. Their own weight is cracking the cloth support and causing the with a lengthy written report and fully look on the edges of the paint- with any questions concerning the ground and paint layers to crumble. The thangkas will be put away for technical photography. Written and ing support where several rows of care of your thangka: tel. 902-422- storage in moldy trunks. In many traditional monasteries in Asia, photographic documentation is con- stitch holes can indicate that the 2327. ■ thangkas are regarded with respect but handled and stored and displayed in tinued throughout the actual conser- mounting has been changed. Tailors conditions which eventually cause serious damage. vation treatment. have been known to sew second or Because my clients' approaches to third mountings with a window so their own thangkas are so diverse, small that it covers sections of the communication with the owner of the painting composition, for example, thangka is essential before treatment covering the hat of the top central lin- begins, during the actual work and eage figure. beyond. I provide the owner with sug- There are many interesting things gestions for the care of each indi- about every thangka. I truly love my vidual thangka and answer any ques- work. Conservation of thangkas is tions they might have about safe pro- delicate and labor-intensive work. cedures for handling, packing, trans- Each thangka is unique, and each port, and environmental conditions. conservation treatment is designed Preventing damage is of utmost for the specific thangka presented to importance. His Eminence Garchen Rinpoche ^C%adittonal ^Uetan 3ncense Blue Sky Incense is now available for purchase through the mail from the Amitabha Foundation. An extremely pure incense, Blue Sky Incense is made from natural herbal ingredients by Tibetan monks living in southern India, in accordance with 13th century Tibetan teachings on incense making. Summer Country Retreat - Rochester, NY Burning Blue Sky Incense aids visualization, spiritual practice and compassionate serenity. Blue Sky is so named because it helps the mind become unobstructed and Teachings under a Tent - Tibetan Nomad Style! unclouded, like the primordial blue sky. "Like inviting the divine into personal space." Chod Retreat A portion of the proceeds of the sale of Blue Sky Incense goes to help Cutting the Root of Suffering: support refugees in southern India. Perfection of Wisdom Each box of pure Blue Sky Incense contains 40 sticks of 10" long, clean burning incense. June 14-20 The price of $15.00 includes sales tax, shipping, and handling. TO ORDER: Please send check payable to: Tara Amitabha Foundation Empowerment & Teachings 666 Greenwich Street June 11-13 Apartment #802 New York, NY 10014 For details & to register: wvvw.amitabhafoundatiori.org or call: 716-442-5553 The sale of Blue Sky Incense is a project of the Amitabha Foundation. P. O. Box 25577 • Rochester, NY 14625 • ph: (716) 442-5853 Sponsored by Amitabha Foundation www.amitabhafoundation.org »»■■!■■■ i IIIIJ »llll i i I l I a lift l 119 BBBBBtaaaa ■aiaaaaaaiaaaiaaaaai a a a a a ■aaaaBeaaaatiyaaaaiaaaaaaiaataaaa"•'•' SNOW LION 9 don't receive the initiation, just the RVR: Yes, he can speak English. And Triple Vision teachings, then you many westerners say that his expla- don't need to do the daily sadhana. nations are very clear. L: It is a great honor or special and L: Is there anything more you would extraordinary blessing to be able to Medicine like to say about the teachings for receive the teachings from His Holi- people who are going to receive them? ness. Could you comment on that? RVR: Yes, I think it is a very, very great RVR: His Holiness is a great master. opportunity to receive the profound Buddha He is bom as a member of the Khbn Lamdre teachings from a very great lineage and we believe that he is an master. Because the present time is a emanation of Manjushri and also of time of degeneration, it is very rare to Padmasambhava There is no contra- Retreat What receive Lamdre teachings and it is very diction in being an emanation of hard to meet a great teacher too. Nowa- Padmasambhava and Manjushri, as days, there are many, many causes and both of them are in reality Buddha. He About conditions that lead us in a wrong way is also a very great and learned mas- and interrupt our practice. ter. He showed extraordinary abilities Teachers? So, in order to practice well, it is when he was very young, which ordi- important to have a teacher. Without nary people cannot do at that age. Snow Don strives to offer quality a teacher we cannot practice prop- For example, he undertook the books and other items. Before we list erly. You cannot practice teachings Hevajra retreat when he was eleven an book in our catalog, we review it just by reading a book, without meet- years old, I think, for about 8 months, as best as we can to determine its au- ing a good teacher or without having waking up at about 3 o'clock in the thenticity and value to our customers. a good guide. How can we practice? morning, and doing practice until By listing a book, however, we are not So, it is important to have a teacher. night. So, it indicates that he is not necessarily endorsing the author as a And it is important not just to meet just an ordinary person. When he was guru or qualified personal teacher— the teacher, but also to receive pro- born, there were many auspicious we are only endorsing the book as found instructions from a good signs that appeared. containing useful information. ■ teacher. And as we have this oppor- I think his guru prophesied that he tunity, it is important to receive the was a great master. He is also the one Lamdre teaching. who keeps the Collection of Tantra H.H. SAYKYA TRIZIN & RATNA teachings alive. Nowadays, it is diffi- For more information on this teach- VAJRA RINPOCHE INTERVIEW cult. There are not many great teach- Continued from page 23 ing event, please contact Sakya ers who have received Collection of TsechenThubten Ling. Tel: (604) 244- Tantra teachings and initiations. He have to do a daily sadhana. 8439; Fax: (604) 275-8933; email: is one of them. There are great teach- [email protected]; web site: http:// L: So people need to be prepared to ers who have received all, but they www.vcn.bc.ca/sakya; address: 9471 make a serious commitment then? are old, so they cannot bestow again. Beckwith Rd., Richmond, B.C., V6X But, he can bestow the teachings, so RVR: Serious commitment— in the 1V8, Canada. ■ sense that people have to do practice he is the one who has kept the Col- daily. But someone may receive the lection of Tantra lineage alive. Triple Vision teachings and not whole L: And I think it is special for the path, that is also okay. I mean, if you West, as he speaks English too. BOYCOTT CHINESE GOODS His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche is the alone through the Himalayas to India, His 36th Successor of Lord Jigten Sumgon - Holiness has worked tirelessly, benefiting Founder of the Drikung Order of Tibetan beings in countless ways. He has re- Buddhism. He is considered to be an established the Drikung Kagyu lineage emanation of Chenrezig, The Lord of preserving the spirit of the teachings of Great Compassion. After a miraculous compassionate action, and has founded escape from Tibet in 1975; walking many centers throughout the world. with the H. H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche - 1999 Boston Teachings ♦♦♦ Very Venerable Friday, June 18 Public Talk : Bodhicitta - The Mind of Enlightenment 7 p.m. Bodhicitta is the essence of cdmpassionand the heart of the Mahayana path. Thrangu Rinpoche Saturday, June 19 Vajrasatrva Empowerment and Bodhisattva Vow 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon Vajrasattva is the Buddha of purification. Bodhisattva Vow establishes the commitment to benefit others. June 9-16 Saturday, June 19 Mahamudra Empowerment, Teachings, and Retreat 2:30 p.m. -5:30 p.m. Mahamudra is the profound practice of realizing the true nature of mind. near Seattle, WA Sunday, June 20 Mahamudra Teachings and Retreat Continues 2:30-5:30 empowerment required Monday, June 21 Vajra Yogini Empowerment and Teachings - Short Sadhana In this rare event, Thrangu Rinpoche 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Embodiment of wisdom, Vajra Yogini is the manifestation of enlightened energy. will teach the Medicine Buddha sutra Tuesday, June 22 Lord Jigten Sumgon Empowerment and Tsok Offering Puja and the Medicine Buddha sadhana. 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Lineage founder, Lord Jigten Sumgon is the incarnation of AryaNargarjuna Participants will have the opportunity Public Talk : North Prospect Church, 1803 Massachusetts Avenue, Porter Square, Cambridge All Other Events : First Parish Church, 3 Church Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge to study and practice intensively these For information and registration call (617)776-0026, (617)776- 8360 or see www. tiac.net/users/drikung teachings, which promote healing. 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They will have the opportunity to practice medita- Lama Tharchin Rinpoche tion and study Tibetan art and ritual, as well as the freedom to play and Tibetan Meditation Master learn. Pema Osel Ling has acres of beautiful hiking trails for exploring the natural wildlife of native California and a large lap pool for swimming. Live, Work and Study at Pema Osel Ling Pema Osel Ling Our resident work/study program is a wonderful way to live and work In the Santa Cruz mountains with the lamas and staff at Pema Osel Ling. By staying for at least one month, 2013 Eureka Canyon Road Watsonville, CA 95076 one is able to settle into the rhythm of life at a dharma center. (831) 761 - 6266 Please contact the office for more information and to receive an application. [email protected] ~ www.vajrayana.org SNOW LION 11 NEWS TRANSFORMATION THROUGH were not laughing at me, but with me ART in my ignorance and joy and zeal and Continued from page 1 enthusiasm. It took me two thousand hours to finish the first thangka. I and water below, it turned out to be have to admit that it took' 1500 of about 12 inches high by 10 inches those hours to learn how to bead and wide. When I finished it, I sent it to by the time I was finished I was my teacher and he hung it on his wall chomping at the bit to start the next and wrote back to me with a simple one because there were so many message to do this work. I had also things I had learned that I Was dying asked him how to develop patience, to try on the next one. This work is so he told me to repeat something so exhilarating to me! The blessings 108,000 times, which is a very typical are amazing! I remember how I Tibetan Buddhist idea. That wa3 the would, at first, spend a lot of time try- final piece of the puzzle for me as to ing to figure out how to get certain how large the picture should be. It effects, but when I would fall off to would have to have at least 108,000 sleep after wondering I would often stitches. That equated to around 15 have vivid dreams in which I would square feet. I started work on the see exactly how to create the effect I thangka immediately. That was June was hoping for' I don't know how to of 1976. My Lakota friends were explain the things that obviously led amazed that someone would be crazy me to this work and I realize now that enough to do a piece of beadwork the whys are not important anyway. I that large. They would come by and only know that when I sit down and sit on the bed next to me and watch bead I feel totally at ease and a se- me in silence as I beaded on my newly renity settles within me and I do not made wooden frame roller that could feel fatigue or anxiety or stress as to hold the canvas tightly so I could how it will look. There is a very mel- work. I didn't have any money and low confidence and knowing that the beads were relatively hard to come work is the teacher and that I am by because they had to be ordered within the blessings as I do it. I have and it could take months for an or- so many stories of the transforming der to be processed, sent, and deliv- power of sharing the thangkas with ered back to the prison. I was mak- others that are precious and exciting ing five dollars a month at the dairy. tome. Soon after 1 started, a strange and Anyway, on with the story. Be- truly wonderful thing started happen- tween 1976 and 19851 completed four ing. I would come back from work thangkas. I did the Green Tara, a red and find a small package of beads sit- Tara, another Green Tara, and a ting on my bed. There was never a Prajnaparamita. Then in 19891 made note or explanation as to where they another very stupid mistake and came from, but I soon realized it was found myself back in federal prison my Lakota brothers giving the "crazy for cultivation of marijuana—this white man" the beads he would be time with a ten-year sentence! I was needing as his work progressed. I shocked, depressed and outraged at never asked because there was this myself for being so stupid. I was sure almost reverent knowing between that my life was now totally ruined us—and I knew that they understood and that I would probably die there what the beautiful Tara thangka as my depression was so deep and my meant and that they were trying to anger so consuming that I totally lost help me bring it to expression in my ability to see anything but my own beads. They would come and sit and self-destructiveness; and I wore it give me silent blessings and I would proudly like a crown. Over the last be doing my silent prayers as I beaded four years I had gotten away from my and we would sort of rest in the en- religious practices and had gotten ergy created by our mutual respect into the ego-gratification of making and love of the art. By the time I fin- money growing pot and selling indoor ished her, I estimate I recited the Tara growing equipment—at which I was mantra 3 to 4 million times. I was pa- very successful. Now I found myself roled in February of 1977 and had not back in prison. The government took finished the Tara yet, but I kept on everything my family owned. My wife working on her until she was finished. had left me and I was unable to con- When I started I had no idea what I tact my children. Guess what? It was was getting myself into. My Lakota time to wake up. The thing that woke friends would only shake their heads and laugh in their knowing way—they (Continued on page 22) Above left: Russell Ellis's bead thangka ofVajradhara. 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After he left I stayed with my 4£ wasn't really concerned with politics. mother until she passed away. was in the TCV (Tibetan Children's It didn't really matter to them. He was J: How did that happen? Village) school in Dharamsala did I sentenced to three years in prison, K: My brother told me that she died realize that the histories of Tibet and and after he was released in 1962, was from cancer. made to wear "the hat". It meant that China were different. J: Oh, I see. So you went to stay with HH Lungtok Tenpa'i Nyima, J: What else can you tell me about he couldn't go anywhere or do any- yourfather? your childhood? thing without permission from his K: Yes, after that my uncle and I got Abbot of Menri Monastery three overseers. My father wore "the K: Well, some times were good and on a bus and took it through Tibet— hat" for about sixteen years, until Lama Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche some times weren't so good! When I from Lhasa to Gyantse, from Gyantse 1978, when it was "removed". I was was little, sometimes the kids at the to Shigatse, and from Shigatse through around seven at that time. shoong gorah would pick on me be- the Tibetan-Nepali border and into cause they knew about my father J: Did you live with your father Dharamsala I stayed in Dharamsala "sha-mo yod-ba". That means "wear- while he wore "the hat"? for about a year with my brother and ing 'the hat'". "The hat" was assigned K: Oh, no. I lived with my mother up father. I wasn't old enough then to to people who had been labeled "re- until I was twelve or thirteen. When learn my father's trade, so he sent me actionary" towards the Chinese gov- she died, I went to live with my fa- to the TCV school. ernment. My father wore "the hat" be- ther in India. By that time, he had J: Yourfather tailored as a profes- cause he worked as a tailor for the been without ."the hat" for six years sion at that time? Dalai Lama before the '59 uprising in or so. No, my parents didn't stay to- K: At that time? Sure. He's did tailor- Lhasa. The Chinese government sus- gether. My father lived in Lhasa ing for his entire life. He tailored from Teachings pected that he was involved in some nearby, and I would go to visit him when he was small until his dying day. kind of illegal actions. My father was pretty often until he went to India in from the Bon Buddhist (Continued on page 19) Tradition of Tibet: D- Dzogchen, the Great Perfection EWACHEN Energy and the Five Elements The Bardo THE NEW CD BY KIRBYJ Available now from SNOW LlON Ligmincha Institute invites you to our Seventh Annual Summer Retreat Non-residential 1, 2, or 3 week retreats in Capitivating the beautiful mountains of Virginia world music in the June 28 - July 18,1999 deep space of groove and chant... 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I studied Wins Awards in Regional Chenmo", or "Great Master of Robes", carpentry there for about one year. for the Dalai Lama. My grandfather While I was there, I got typhoid. I got Printing Competition taught my father to sew when my fa- really sick and had to go back to In- ther was just eight years old. My fa- dia. Back in India, as I was recuper- ating, my father taught me tailoring. ther was really bright and picked it up On March 17,1999, The Spirit of Tibet published by Snow "Freelance photojournalist Alison Wright's vivid portrait He cut, I stitched. That's how we very quickly. His Holiness the 13th Lion Publications won the Gold Medal Award in the annual of Tibetan life in exile will kindle the warmth in any Dalai Lama even asked my father to started. I learned to sew brocading for competition of the Syracuse Printing House Craftsman in heart." thangkas and how to make clothes. stitch the first Tibetan National Flag. the Four-Color Picture Book Division. The book also won The book was designed by Sidney Pibum and Jesse Actually, during that time, I wasn't My father was only fourteen years old the Peoples' Choice Award in the competition. Townsley of Snow Lion. The Image Press of Syracuse, doing much outside of that except at that time, and the flag that he The Spirit of Tibet, by San Francisco photographer NY did the color separations. Tien Wah Press of Singapore stitched was made entirely of brocade. hanging out. Those were my "wild Alison Wright, is a portrait of Tibetan refugees living in the printed the book. years" (laughter). I liked to go to bars My father made fancy brocaded robes beautiful mountain settings of northern India and shows The Spirit of Tibet now goes on to the international and get into trouble. Finally, my fa- for HH, and any other thing that HH how they have preserved their unique culture and identity. competition of the Printing House Craftsman. ■ wanted—the 13th Dalai Lama really ther told me he wanted me to do John Flinn of the San Francisco Examiner said of the book, liked extravagant clothing. My father something with myself. I started lis- sewed the layman's clothes for the tening to him. I got a job for one year 14th Dalai Lama when he had to leave as a tour guide in Manali [in India]. Tibet in 1959. My father said that, in After that, I joined the Tibetan Insti- general, the 14th Dalai Lama didn't tute of Performing Arts (TTPA). I went really ask for much fancy clothing. He to TIPA to learn traditional Tibetan Texts in the Dzogchen Tradition mostly asked for simple robes, but dance, learn to play the Tibetan gui- whatever it was, my father made it for tar, and also to sing Tibetan music. I him. My father's life story, by the re- studied at TIPA for a while and soon Simply Being quest of the 14th Dalai Lama, has been we had to take our final exams. We documented in a few different places. had to learn about sixty different Those can be found in The Book of songs and for our exam choose at James Low Tibetan Eldei's and also in Chb Yang random five to sing, five to dance to, (issue No. 6). I think there are a couple and five to play. At the same time as "Simply Being is a treasure of the most profound these exams were going on my father more documentations too. [The Book Tibetan Buddhist teachings on meditation. of the Tibetan Elders by Sandy died suddenly. I had a lot of stress Johnson is available through Snow from that and other things—I didn't Accessible and down to earth, these teachings Lion; Chb Yang, issue No. 6 is avail- pass the exam. The school told me provide us with practical advice for everyday able from the Dept. of Religion and this, but they also said that if I wanted Texts in the Dzogchen Tradition life. Every word of these saintly masters is to stay there at TIPA I could. They Culture, located in Dharamsala, India] beautifully rendered into English by a translator J: How did your mother and father said I could stay and study carpen- meet? try. They were aware that I had some who has dedicated decades of his life to experience doing carpentry work, but K: When my father was let out of learning and meditating upon these very I knew I was at a different point in prison he moved into a house with teachings." my life than when I studied carpen- some other tailors. He met my mother try in eighth grade. I didn't want to there. I guess they liked each other a — Tulku Thondup, author of The Healing do carpentry anymore. Also, around lot—my mother became pregnant. 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We became a lot closer dur- it could be born in India and there portant since our children are half Ti- India in, I think, 1992 for a college ing that time, and when she returned would be no problem, but when we betan. They should know about their study abroad program. We met and to Dharamsala from visiting her dad found out there were two, we knew own culture and language, and I was PROGRAM became friends then, and stayed good in America, we spent a lot of time to- that the only way we could get the the only one speaking Tibetan to them friends. When she came back and was gether and eventually got married over best care for them was if they were back in Westchester. staying in Dharamsala I lived with her there in India. born in the United States. That's why J: How did you arrive at your job at SCHEDULE sometimes. I didn't have a job or any- J: How did you end up living in we're living here now. Snow Lion Publications? thing—it wasn't like America where America? 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It, like me, seethed anger. who actually smuggled the beads into less violence. I believe that would ART Penitentiary in Los Angeles. It was to- However, I found a shady place in the the prison to me. Believe it or not one have been impossible at the special Continued from page 12 tally different from the relatively laid- south yard at a table under apalm tree was a Chinese Buddhist nun who moment because all of our minds back place the McNeil Island had and started to bead there every day. came to teach Dharma! She just were stopped and we were all bathed me up the most was starting to bead been some thirteen years later. This Beads were still hard to get, but I beamed when she dug the beads out in the non-compromising compassion again and do the work that my heart/ was an overcrowded place—1250 in- managed to get enough to get started of her robes and gave them to me— of Vajrayogini. Over the 18 months I mind knew in its deepest place was mates in a prison designed for 490. from inmates. As time passed there along with five pounds of organic had worked on her, virtually every- the work I was supposed to be doing. The noise and violence were every- were people who appeared in my life brown rice and miso! There was also one that lived or worked in the prison an inmate who was released who had passed by my table and spent bought beads and made sure they time watching her being created— were smuggled in to me without any and knew that she was something cost to me. I am so blessed. sacred. I know that's why we all H.E. Jamgfon Kongftrul Rinpoche's I would sit and bead and other in- stopped and became one in compas- mates would come and sit at the pic- sion for that special moment. When Girt oi Sight Program nic-style table and we would talk it was over the police and inmates about the thangka and what it meant joined in a little celebration of appre- and the Dharma would be transmit- ciation of the beauty and then they Imagine how wonderful it is to give the gift of ted to another circle. I did a Heavenly left and we had a calm and joyous sight to someone suffering from cataract blindness. White Tara and a Vajrayogini while at little party and welcomed her into our You can do just that through Rigpe Dorje Terminal Island. There were several heartyminds. It was very profound. hundred young black gang-bangers at In Febmary of 1995,1 was shipped Foundation's sponsorship program for corrective Terminal Island. These were tough to camp in Florence, Colorado. When cataract surgery. Because life expectancy for a blind young men raised up in the violent inmates get "short," or close to get- person living in Nepal is estimated at 5 years, your streets of South Central, Compton ting out, they usually are sent to gift of sight can become a life-saver as well. You and all the tough inner city neighbor- camp, which is a minimum-security can do all this for a $40 contribution. hoods of LA. It was so awesome for facility where there are not walls or me to talk to them about the teach- fences. There, they sort of decom- Surgery is performed at the Jamgon Kongtrul ings the thangka represented and press from the tension of the higher then watch when, later, they would security prisons and get ready for the Surgical Facility at the Tilganga Eye Center in bring a friend back to see me work streets. In a way it is a reward for Nepal. The sponsorship covers the cost of infra- and sit there and explain to their friend being a good inmate. Well, Florence ocular lens implant surgery, medications and post- was anything but a reward. The camp operative care. In addition, your contribution has the there furnishes inmates to work in- benefit of teaching the successful techniques of Vajrayogini transmission side the ADX, which is the highest cataract surgery to Asian doctors who train at the security prison in the world. It was center. was taking place and it like going into hell every day. was breathless and I would fluctuate between the ADX and my beading time at the Please join us by giving the gift of sight to peaceful and safe and camp. I spent nearly every spare impoverished Tibetans and Nepalies. Fill out the there was not the minute working the Vajradhara attached form and mail it to Rigpe Dorje Foundation least hint of senseless thangka while I was at Florence. I fin- at the address below. Your contributions are tax ished it in late July of 1996 and was violence. I believe deductible. Thank you for caring. paroled in August of 1996. It too was [violence]... would have a magnet for inmates to come and been impossible at the watch the progress. I worked in a small room known as the art room, I would like to sponsor eye surgery for au impoverished Tibetan or Nepalie special moment because which was situated between the gym- all of our minds were nasium and the weight room, the two Name Surgery fees: stopped and we were all most popular places in the camp be- sides the chow hall, so it was an easy Address I j $40 for one eye bathed in the non- place for them to pop into for a brief [ J $80 for both eyes compromising compas- look and chat. I spent about 2000 [ ] Contribution to the general fund hours on Vajradhara in a space of ten sion of Vajrayogini. months, which equates to 50 hours per week. Plus, I was working at the Rigpe Dorje Foundation. 328 North Sycamore Avenue. 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His would they still be able to benefit types of faith. But the most important very first Uncommon Lamdre was in from going to the teachings? faith is what is known as a believing Puruwala, I think. And the second in HH: Of course. Without studying, faith—when through your own intel- 1984, and third in Australia. how can you practice? Without study- ligence, through your own wisdom, L: What is so profound and special ing, we even don't know what to prac- you investigate and then realize that about Lamdre teachings? tice, what to discard, and what to this is the genuine teaching, this is the RVR: I think, the Lamdre teachings take. So through the hearing, through real teaching. include all the essence of Hinayana, the study, you gain knowledge, you It is not what somebody told you Mahayana and Vajrayana teachings. will know what to do. So therefore, to believe, but through your own in- L: And could you, for people who of course, for those who are inter- vestigation that you come to the con- don't know, describe what Triple Vi- ested it is beneficial. clusion that this is a genuine teach- sion and Triple Tantra mean? L: The uncommon Lamdre was very ing. When you have such faith you can RVR: Actually, the Triple Vision is like rarely given before? receive teachings. So, it is really im- a preliminary teaching. You can re- portant to make such preparations. HH: Yes. Nowadays, it is given to ceive the Triple Vision before you re- L: What can people do over the next quite a large number of people. ceive any initiation. It is not a year to prepare themselves properly? L: Is there any reason for that? Why Vajrayana teaching. It is like the did it change? HH: Study and practice the common Bodhicharyavatara. In the Triple Vi- HH: Because the audience has in- teachings and general Mahayana sion text, there are many quotations creased. More people are interested teachings. For example, the from Bodhicharyavatara. The Triple to receive the teachings. Bodhicharyavatara, and Parting Tantra is a secret teaching. It belongs L: That's wonderful, I would think. from the Four Attachments. Such to Mantrayana. HH:Yes. teachings are very important, and if Normally when you receive you study these, it will help to receive L: Can you go into more detail about Lamdre, you receive Triple Vision, the Lamdre teachings. what the Lamdre teaching is? and then after that you receive the L: Can you tell me about some of the HH: You see it has everything—the cause initiation. Hevajra cause initia- great masters of the past and present HIS HOLINESS SAKYA HH: In early Sakya tradition, Lamdre ground, the base, which describes tion, is a wang chen—a two-day ini- who have practiced Lamdre? TRIZIN was actually one teaching. Later, dur- samsaric conditions. We need to know tiation: the preliminary and the main ing the time of Muchen Kunchog HH: The Lamdre lineage holders be- Linda Tokarchuk: Your Holiness, the samsaric conditions. So that is the initiation. After that you receive the Gyaltsen, when he gave Lamdre gin with Mahasiddha Virupa, then can you describe what the Lamdre base. Then the path, how the person Triple Tantra. During the Triple teachings, he gave the most esoteric, there are five Indian masters— teaching is? who is dwelling in samsara enters the Tantra teaching, you receive the essential and important teachings to Krishnapa, Damarupa, Avadhutipa Hevajra path initiation. His Holiness Sakya Trizin: Lamdre path. It has all the preliminary prac- his innermost disciples in his private and Gayadhara. And then the first Ti- is actually the most important teach- tices. And then how that person enters L: And that is the pinnacle of the room, whereas for the assemblies he betan to bring Lamdre, Drogmi teachings, the result? ing in the Sakyapa Order. Lam means the Vajrayana path, to receive initia- gave the common one. Since then Lotsawa, the great translator. Then the path, and Dre, the result. It actu- tions, and support. And then you have RVR: Yes. Everybody has the capabil- there have been two Lamdres. his disciples Seton Kunrig and ally means the complete teaching all the higher practices such as the pro- ity to attain the enlightened state. But L: Is the Uncommon Lamdre more Shangton Chobar. from the base, to the path and then cess of creation, the process of comple- if you don't meet with the right cause complicated? And then there are the five great to the final results. tion, etc. After you enter the higher, and conditions, then you won't be Sakyapa masters: Sachen Kunga HH: Yes. It is much more profound more advanced path, finally there is the able to attain it. For example, if the It is a complete teaching of how Nyingpo, his two sons, Sonam Tsemo and elaborate in explanation. result, which is Enlightenment. seed of the rice is kept in the box, an ordinary person can enter the path, and Drakpa Gyaltsen, Drakpa the Vajrayana path. The complete L: Because of the difficult times, these L: Is there anything that you feel is then there cannot be a sprout from Gyaltsen's nephew Sakya Pandita and this seed as it has not met with the teachings include the preliminaries days, with so many distractions, it particularly important for students Sakya Pandita's nephew Chogyal right causes and conditions, like wa- and the main practices up to the final is very difficult to be able to practice who would like to receive the teach- Phagpa. The great lama Sachen ter and so forth. achievement. The Mahasiddha Virupa as in the past. Do you have any ad- ings to know about or to understand? The method, the Body Method received this teaching. Mahasiddha vice for people wishing to practice the HH: Yes. People want to study Bud- Tantra is like the path. To bear the Virupa is one of the very famous In- Uncommon Lamdre? How hard is it, dhism in order to overcome suffering, fruit, you need to practice the teach- dian masters, who received this can people today have the opportu- isn't it? And they want the highest The most important faith ings. For example, if you plant the teaching directly from the deities. nity to practice it properly? teachings. They want to practice the is...when through your seed on the fertile ground, then you Since then, it was passed down HH: Yes, well it depends on the indi- Vajrayana teachings, teachings such own intelligence, need to put water, and fertilizers and through Indian masters and then to vidual. Some people can practice as the Lamdre. I am not saying that so forth. And if you have met all the the Tibetan translators and thus it very, very seriously. Some people Lamdre is the only teaching. Other through your own right causes and conditions, then you came to Tibet. can't. So you can't say to everybody schools don't have the Lamdre, but wisdom, you investigate will bear the fruit. So like this, if you one thing. It all depends on the indi- they have similar kinds of teachings. L: How is the master Virupa related and then realize that practice with all the right cause and viduals. I think that today, with so So the teachings like Lamdre are very to tlie Sakya lineage? conditions to gain the result, then fi- many distractions, it is very important important to receive and to practice. this is the genuine HH: Not in the physical reality, but nally you will get the result, which is for practitioners to first train well in The teachings explain the qualifi- the Sakyapas consider themselves to teaching, this is the real the third Tantra, the Non-ordinary or concentration before starting any- cations of the disciple. There are dif- be the main teaching holders of teaching. Result Tantra. thing else. Your mind will sort of be- ferent levels, but the minimum quali- Virupa. As Virupa's main teaching is L: What are the benefits of receiving the Lamdre, the Sakyapa's main come calmer, more relaxed and fication is someone who has an un- steadier. Then your practice will be Lamdre teachings? teaching is the Lamdre too. shakable faith in the teachings. This Kunga Nyingpo received the Lamdre better, even the common practices. is very important. Without faith you - RVR: Lamdre teachings will lead sen- L: Within the Lamdre teachings, from Shangton Chobar. L: Unfortunately today, not many can't grow any of the other qualities. tient beings from suffering and dissat- what is the difference between the Thus the teaching was passed people are even at that level. So, what And also, this faith is not just a kind isfaction to temporary and then ulti- Common Lamdre and Uncommon down. Then there is the great master then? If someone were having of blind faith. mate happiness. If you practice Lamdre Lamdre? Ngorchen Kunga Sangpo, the founder in a right way, then you will be happier. of the Ngorpa school Then later, there Your mind will be happier. You can is Tsarchen Losel Gyaltsen, the practice more. And you can decrease founder of the Tsarpa school or sub- the defilement, at the moment. PILGRIMAGE TRAVEL sect of the Sakyapa Order. And finally, you can eliminate all ^ Today, the greatest practitioners of the defilement that is within our own 'A BUDDHIST ODYSSEY Lamdre teachings are His Eminence mind. And also, it makes our physi- Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, His Emi- cal body healthier because in Lamdre, June 28-July 21,1999 nence Luding Khen Rinpoche, Join Lobsang Samten, former assistant to the Dalai Lama and renowned there is also a physical practice. So if and A^oun+cims Buddhist teacher in the U.S, on this pilgrimage to his birthplace. We will learn Khenpo Appey Rinpoche, Khenpo you do this, then you will not get any about the history and culture of Tibet, through Lobsang's gentle presence. We Kunga Wangchuk, etc. There are illnesses. And you'll be healthier. And Myths and Mountains offers explore Tibetan monasteries, meditate, and meet with local villagers. many more masters, khenpos and finally you will attain the highest, and educational trips focused on practitioners too. religion, holy sites and pil- the ultimate happiness, for both the "GURU RIMPOCHE PILGRIMAGE" mind and the body. grimages, traditional healing, Sept. 25-Oct. 23,1999 RATNA VAJRA RINPOCHE cultures and crafts, wildlife L: What is the physical practice? Join Keith Dowman, author of Power Places of Central Tibet, on this unique Linda Tokarchuk: / would like to and the environment. Guides itinerary focused on Guru Rimpoche. We will visit sacred monasteries, hot RVR: In Lamdre teaching, there is a ask you, when did you receive the are native, and/or specialists springs and caves of Tibet in search of the roots of early Tibetan Buddhism. kind of yoga practice. Actually one in their field of study. Our Lamdre teachings? difference between the Common and destinations include South "UTSE 3 KAYAS PILGRIMAGE" Ratna Vajra Rinpoche (His Holiness the Uncommon Lamdre teaching is America and Asia. We have Trizin's elder son) (RVR): Actually I an extensive selection in addi- May 17-June 11,1999 that in Uncommon teaching, there is have received Lamdre four times, all tion to these very special pil- This trip includes the three Kaya meditation caves of Guru Rimpoche at Samye a physical practice like a yoga, grimage journeys. Please call Chimpu, and several scared hot springs and monasteries of Tibet. Join Dana from His Holiness. The first one was whereas in Common, there isn't one. Chubb, student of buddhist masters for 23 years. in Puruwala in 1980, or something like for a free brochure. L: Are there a lot of practices to do that. The second one was in 1996, in afterwards? Like for example you Sakya Center. The third one was in 976 Tee Court "BHUTAN AND NEPAL PILGRIMAGE" said that part of the practice after- Australia, in 1997, and the fourth one Incline Village, NV 89451 April 24-May 12,1999 and Oct. 16-Nov. 4,1999 wards is the physical yoga? As Buddhist pilgrims with Dana Chubb, we will learn and enjoy the also in 1997 and in Singapore. [email protected] RVR: Actually, after receiving the ini- s www.mythsandmountains.com Himalayas like no others. We will meet with Buddhist masters, including L: His Holiness has given the Un- tiations, the Hevajra initiations, you K 1-800-670-6984 Nyulsho Khempo Rimpoche, and meditate in sacred monasteries. We A common Lamdre only a few times, visit some of the most sacred sites of Nepal and Bhutan. New Tibetan Language CD-ROM seventeen intermediate-level dialogues. A large number of the vocabulary items are accompanied by context sentences which demonstrate their us- age. All of the vocabulary words, context sentences, and dialogues are FLUENT TIBETAN linked to audio resource files so that one can hear the proper pronuncia- The %"oc FOUNDATIONS OF by His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche. Tai-Situ Padma Wangchuk requested Delayed TIBETAN BUDDHISM 205 pp. #FOTIBU $16.95 that Rinpoche leave his ascetic study and practice to become the director The Gem Ornament of Foundations of Tibetan Bud- dhism contains the fundamental of a prominent retreat center. Manifold Oral Instructions practices of Tibetan Buddhism. After Rinpoche spent many years teach- flTTRTT BOUNDLESS an explanation of the major paths that ing and directing retreats in Tibet. By 1955, he had revitalized the Shangpa HEART FOUNDATIONS OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM Buddhists follow, Kalu Rinpoche de- tails the correct manner in which to Kagyu lineage and was a senior lama YOGA practice the taking of refuge, prostra- of the Karma Kagyu lineage when the The Cultivaiion of the tions, Dorje Sempapurification medi- sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa sent him Four ImHK:■utursibli's tation, mandala practice, guru yoga to India and Bhutan. Rinpoche was and the guru-disciple relationship. given a site for a monastery, retreat Then he discusses the vows of the lay center, and residence in Sonada, In- person, the bodhisattva an the tantric dia in 1962. practitioner. He then ends with a In 1971. H.E. Kalu Rinpoche was wonderful explanation of meditation sent on a teaching journey to the West with and without and object and the by His Holiness Karmapa. He traveled key points of mahamudra meditation. many times to the West, during which The late KALU RINPOCHE was born he founded numerous dharma and in 1905 in Eastern Tibet.. From the retreat centers for serious study in the age of eighteen, Rinpoche studied Kagyu tradition in France, Sweden, rat gg^-|j)ljig "*F with several eminent teachers in Ti- Canada and the United States before BOUNDLESS HEART bet and then began a period of moun- his passing in 1989. Originally pub- QURU YOQA lished as Tlie Gem Ornament. The Cultivation of the tain retreat. After twelve years, H.E. According to the Pre- Four Immeasurables liminary Practice of by B. Alan Wallace, ed. by Zara Longchen Nyingtik Houshmand. 200 pp. #BOHE by Dilgo Khyenlse Rinpoche, $14.95 trans, by Gelong Konchog Tenzin Boundless Heart presents a unique LABRANQ (Matthieu Ricard). 95 pp. #GUYO LABRANG $10.95 combination of teachings on the Four A Tibetan Buddhist Monastery A Tibetan Buddhist Monastery at at the Crossroads of Four Civilizations Why is the practice guru yoga, Immeasurables interwoven with in- the Crossroads of Four Civilizations struction on quiescence, or shamatha, (union with the nature of the guru) meditation practices. These two by Paul Kocot Nietupski so important? Because, with the help themes complement each other pow- photos from the Griebenow Archives, 1921-1949 of the outer teacher, the inner teacher erfully. 160 pp. 9 x 8" high, 36 color and 100 b&w photos, (the true nature of our own mind) is discovered. Until that point is Alan Wallace's teachings on the illus., #LA $24.95 Four Immeasurables are based on reached, it is risky to be overconfi- Buddhaghosa's Path of Purification, dent and rely solely on one's own and address the cultivation of loving methods for self-transformation. Al- kindness, compassion, equanimity, though the path can be trodden only and empathetic joy. It is a rich suite by individual effort, the advice of an experienced guide is invaluable. of practices that open the heart, Labrang Monastery, located in the northeast comer carnations of Labrang Monastery, to detail Labrang's counter the distortions in our rela- of the Tibetan plateau at the strategic intersection of unique and colorful Tibetan border culture. Since the gum is a living person, he or she is able to deal directly with the tionship to ourselves, and deepen our four major Asian civilizations—Tibetan, Mongolian, Chi- Paul Nietupski, Ph.D. is a scholar of Asian religions relationship to others. To these foun- nese, and Muslim—was one of the largest Buddhist mo- and cultures currently teaching in the Department of Re- student's ego. Whether this is achieved wrathfully or gently doesn't dation practices of Theravada Bud- nastic universities in Tibet. In the early twentieth cen- ligious Studies at John Carroll University in Cleveland, dhism, Alan brings to bear the in- tury, the time frame of this book, it housed several thou- Ohio. His wide-ranging interest include the transmissions matter, but in the end this is what the gum is there to do, and this is why sights and approaches of the Tibetan sand monks who studied and practiced the full range of Buddhism in Medieval Asia and the interfacing of Asian gum devotion is so important. In the tradition. Juxtaposed with the Four of Buddhist doctrines and rituals. religions and cultures. end, the gum who we have seen as Immeasurables, he presents teach- But Labrang was much more than a monastery. Be- the Buddha is known to be the same ings on shamatha meditation practice sides being a gathering point for numerous annual reli- to empower the mind and render it gious festivals that drew thousands from near and far, as one's own mind. This particular guru yoga is called "fit for service" rather than an unruly Labrang supported an active regional marketplace The Wish-fulfilling Jewel and is the enemy. The shamatha teachings pro- where Chinese artisans rubbed shoulders with Hui mer- outer practice of the guru from the vide an overview of classical presen- chants and nomadic Tibetan highlanders, and was the Longchen Nyingtik revelation of the tations of the conditions for, and seat of a Tibetan powerbase that strove to maintain re- visionary master Rigdzin Jikme steps to the complete achievement of gional autonomy through the shifting alliances and Lingpa. It was during a summer re- shamatha, as well as a detailed dis- bloody conflicts that took place between 1700 and 1950. treat in France in 1984 that Dilgo cussion of meditation techniques and Author Paul Nietupski draws on the photographs and Khyentse Rinpoche gave teachings on issues concerning the integration of memoirs of Marion and Blance Griebenow, Christian this text at the request of Sogyal the practice into daily life. missionaries resident in the area for nearly twenty- Rinpoche (author of The Tibetan seven years, as well as the memoirs of Apa Alo, a local Book of Living and Dying). leader whose family included some of the highest in- 24 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG ORTHCOMING & RECENTLY PUBLISHED TITLES FROM SNOW LION NAQARJUNA'S SEVENTY STANZAS A Buddhist Psychology of Emptiness MOONBEAMS OF MAHAMUDRA liigy w Pm^iEHaa The Direct Meditation on Mind by David Ross Komito, comm. on Nagarjuna's text by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, trans, by Tenzin Dorjee & David Ross Komito. 226 pp., by Venerable Khenchen Thrangu, Rinpoche notes, bibliography, index, #NASEST $16.95 translated by Ken McLeod For almost two thousand years Nagarjuna's teachings have occupied a cen- 120 pp. #MOMA $12.95 (Delayed until late spring) tral position in Mahayana Buddhism. An essential part of the study and prac- tice in the great Indian Buddhist monastic universities, these teachings were Moonbeams of Mahamudra later incorporated into the Tibetan monastic program which modeled their presents a direct meditation on curricula on their Indian predecessors. the mind that has led thousands This volume contains a translation of Seventy Stanzas, a fundamental work of practitioners to complete en- of Nagarjuna on the Madhyamika system of Buddhist philosophy, along with lightenment in one lifetime. It be- a commentary on it from the Prasangika viewpoint by Geshe Sonam Rinchen gins with a detailed explanation of which is based on traditional sources yet created expressly for the contempo- shamatha and vipashyana medita- rary reader. In addition, David Komito summarizes basic Buddhist doctrines tion and then shows.how these ba- on perception and the creation of concepts which have traditionally served sic meditations differ in the as the backdrop for Nagarjuna's teachings about how people consistently mahamudra practice. Shamatha misperceive and misunderstand the nature of the reality in which they live meditation trains the mind to rest and the means through which they experience it. upon a single point whether the object is the breath or the mind itself. Vipashyana meditation in mahamudra is the realization of This book will be of interest to practitioners and scholars of Buddhism the true nature of reality which is as well as psychologists who seek a deeper understanding of Buddhist emptiness of the individual and all psychology and epistemology. phenomena. Thrangu Rinpoche explains the nature of emptiness in detail and describes how the meditator can arrive at this real- THE PRACTICE OF MAHAMUDRA THE PRACTICE OF ization by "looking directly at mind." When this is done with repeated by H. H. Chetsang Rinpoche, trans, by Dr. Robert Clark, ed. by Ani effort, the meditator sees through the mistaken appearances of mind Trinley Chodron. 120 pp. #PRMA $12.95 MAHAMUDRA and sees how mind really is luminous clarity. This is the essence of Mahamudra is known as the highest level of teaching within Tibetan mahamudra meditation. Buddhism. Its study and practice lead to the realization of the very nature of reality itself—there is not a single phenomenon which is not subsumed within the realizations of Mahamudra. In 1994, H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche toured the USA and gave a detailed instructions on the Mahamudra meth- ods based on the ancient traditions^of Tibet and India. Each of the five THE PRACTICE OF VAJRAKILAYA stages of Mahamudra was carefully explained in turn, many meditation practices were given including precise instructions on posture and breath- ing, and students asked and received helpful answers to their questions. by Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche. 87 Teachings of Tilopa and Gampopa are used to illustrate various points VAJRAKILAYA pp., 5 photos, 2 line drawings and different levels of practitioners and their corresponding attainments #PRVA $12.95 are outlined. This book is a record of those Mahamudra teachings. "The practice of Vajrakilaya blazes His Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche was born in 1946 in Lhasa, Tibet to at the heart of the ancient Vajrayana tra- the well-known Tsarong family. He was recognized as the 37th Drikung ditions of Tibet. The wrathful heruka Kyabgon, head of the Drikung Kagyu order of Tibetan Buddhism in 1949. Vajrakilaya is the yidam deity who em- He has worked tirelessly to re-establish its academic and meditation tra- bodies the enlightened activity of all the ditions in many countries including the USA. buddhas, manifesting in an intensely wrathful yet compassionate form in or- der to subjugate the delusion and nega- tivity that can arise as obstacles to the practice of Dharma. In fact, the prac- tice of Vajrakilaya is famous in the Ti- REALIZINQ EMPTINESS betan Buddhist world as the most pow- Madhyamaka Insight Meditation erful for removing obstacles, destroy- by Gen Lamrimpa, translated by B. Alan Wallace. 184 pp. #REEM ing the forces hostile to compassion, $14.95 and purifying the spiritual pollution so Trained in Buddhist philosophy and meditation by some of the greatest prevalent in this age."—Sogyal Gelugpa masters of the twentieth century, the Tibetan contemplative Gen Rinpoche, from the Foreword Lamrimpa went on to spend some twenty years in solitary retreat. Then His In this series of teachings, originally given over a three-day period in the Holiness the Dalai Lama requested that he teach others. Realizing Empti- USA in 1995, Khenpo Namdrol presents a lucid and detailed explanation of the ness contains practical instructions on gaining realization of ultimate reality. history and practice of Vajrakilaya. Not only are these teachings indispensable They were given by Gen Lamrimpa after leading a one-year meditation re- for those drawn to the practice of Vajrakilaya, but they will be of tremendous treat in the cultivation of meditative quiescence in 1988 in the Pacific North- interest and inspiration to Vajrayana practitioners everywhere. west to a group of Westerners. Drawing from his wealth of study and per- Khenpo Namdrol Rinpoche is a senior khenpo (abbot) at the Ngagyur sonal experience, Gen Lamrimpa shows how to use Madhyamaka reasoning Nyingma Institute, which has become the largest Nyingma study college out- to experience the way in which all things exist as dependently related events. side of Tibet, with over 300 monks enrolled on courses and a reputation for This is accomplished by analyzing experience to fathom how it has been outstanding scholarship. By 1995 at least 30 students had qualified to teach the misperceived and misunderstood because of our many delusions. sutras and tantras, which stands as a tribute to the 18 yars Khenpo Namdrol Gen Lamrimpa, Ven. Jampal Tenzin, was born in Tibet in 1934. A close spent establishing and teaching at the Institute. He has received teachings from disciple of H.H. the Dalai Lama, He has been living in meditative solitude in many of the greatest Tibetan masters, and is considered to be one of the lead- the mountains high above Dharamsala, India, since 1971. There he has gained ing khenpos in the Nyingma tradition. a reputation for his deep experience of the "stages of the path" practices. He is also renowned as an accomplished practitioner of meditative stabilization and tummo (psychic heat) as well as other tantric meditations. THE SPIRIT OF TIBET Portrait of a Culture in Exile photographs and text by Alison Wright, foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama 200 pages, 180 color photos, 9 1/2" high x 10" wide, #SPTI $34.95 This visually stunning, full-color portrait of Tibetan life in exile displays the spirit of Tibetan refugees living in the beautiful mountain settings of northern India. It shows how Tibetans have preserved the best of their unique culture and identity. Aided by their Buddhist faith, the Ti- betan people have rebuilt productive lives for themselves, and live today in thriving communi- ties with a strong sense of purpose: to preserve and maintain the ancient Buddhist tradition which forms the core of Tibetan culture. In this sense, Tibetan refugees have managed more than mere survival: they have created a Tibet in exile that is in many ways more truly Tibetan than their occupied homeland. These extraordinary images portray skilled Tibetan artists creating paintings, statues, and wood carvings; Tibetan doctors with their herbal remedies and pulse diagnoses; opera singers; young Tibetan children and lay people in their daily lives; monks and nuns engaged in study and practice; examples of Tibetan architecture and majestic mountain scenes. Alison Wright's photographs capture the indomitable resiliency of the Tibetan people as they have survived the ordeal of .exile with humor and determination, and with their perspective intact. 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The master introduces the student to his or her real nature, al- ready perfected and enlightened, but it is only by recognizing this nature and remaining in this state of recognition in all daily activities that the student becomes a real Dzogchen practitioner of the direct path of self-liberation which is very different from the other Buddhist paths of renunciation, peculiar to the sutras, and of transformation, peculiar to the tantras. The Dzogchen practitioner is aware of the absolute clarity and purity of his or her own mind and, without trying to modify what is already perfect in itself, without striving to obtain from somewhere else the state of realization, remains always in the real nature of existence, in the supreme source of all. phenomena. TRANSFORM i NQ "Those who try to meditate and to realize this condition through ef- THE HEART TRANSFORMING fort are like a blind man chasing the sky." The Buddhist Way i:l the HEART In this book, the Dzogchen teaching is presented through one of ' TH6BUDDH1STWAYTO its most ancient texts, the tantra Kunjed Gyalpo or "The King who to Joy and Courage JOV AMD COURAGE '' ■' Creates Everything"—a personification of the primordial state of en- A Commentary to the lightenment. This tantra is the fundamental scripture of the Semde or Bodhisattva "Nature of Mind" tradition of Dzogchen and is the most authoritative Togme Sangpo's The source for understanding the Dzogchen view. The oral commentary Thirty-seven Practices of by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu gives easier insight into the depths of Bodhisattvas these teachings from a practical point of view. Adriano Clemente trans- lated the main selections of the original tantra. 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The essen- ideals and practices what he taught. He continuously practiced exchang- tial prerequisite is a strong wish for freedom. But to know how to attain free- ing oneself with others and transforming adverse circumstances such as dom and cut the root of cyclic existence, it is necessary to have the correct sickness and poverty into the path to enlightenment. In this way, he in- understanding of reality. Even with a feeling of antipathy to this cycle of invol- spired not only his direct disciples but also generations of practitioners untary birth and death and an undistorted understanding of reality, supreme up to the present day. enlightenment will remain out of reach without the altruistic intention to act In the late 1980s, Geshe Jampa Tegchok gave this extraordinary com selflessly for the good and happiness of all living beings. These three are the mentary on The Thirty-seven Practices of Bodhisattvas. 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In prod, by William Bacon. 1 hr. plete teaching and commentary by this passionate, incisive and often hi- His Holiness on the Eight Verses as larious joyride of the mind and spirit, video, #TTEDCH $24.95 • • • • Over hundreds of years, Tibet's iso- well as the conferring the Generation Thurman explores mindful communi- ©itIST*it of Bodhicitta Mind—both given No- ties as "enlightenment factories" and lation and mountainous inaccessibil- B £ 0 tOttlCTtOH vember, 1998 in Washington, D.C. His how they have sparked inner revolu- OVERCOMING ity has nurtured a unique society char- acterized by harmonic interdepen- Holiness has described the Eight tions through history, the Buddha's DIFFERENCES: An Historic n*" "~3M Verses as a profound source of per- philosophy of life, liberty, and the pur- dence in a place of harsh and inde- Public Address by the Dalai sonal inspiration. The Generation of suit of real happiness, how compas- scribable beauty. 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He discussed out into the skies of the world. A ter touching on how to recognize tice is to recognize the sacred spiri- the relationship of world peace and farming village in East Tibet, nomadic one's valid and invalid perceptions, tual dimension of the dream, and by inner peace. Peppering his address camp and city life are shown in their His Holiness succinctly commented applying it in meditation, to harmo- with his wonderful, spontaneous wit, traditonal form. The last ten minutes on the Madhyamika understanding of nize one's life as well as ultimately to the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate re- of the video shows how the Chinese the two truths. He then gave a com- achieve enlightenment. He discusses minded the audience of the fact that are progressively destroying these mentary on each of the Eight Verses ancient methods of developing lucid we are social animals and must learn people's lives. 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THE SNOW MOUNTAINS many peaceful and wrathful deities, protectors, mandalas, lamas, and GAC154Garuda sung by Ani Rinzang, music by other subjects. GAC155 Medicine Buddha Richard Page. CD 33 min. #SASOCD $18 Tibetan mantras sung by the nun New from Andy Weber Ani Rinzang with music composed by Richard Page (best known as singer/ WDC18 Green Tara ^MBmi^WS songwriter of the band Mr. Mister). In- cludes the Chenrezig Om Mani Padme Hum,, Mahakala, Prayer to Gum Rinpoche, Prayer to Amitabha, and Perfection of Wisdom. Instru- ments include keyboard, guitar, tablas, Tibetan flute and electric sitar. A spa- cious, tasteful blend of ancient and contemporary sounds. Proceeds go to Dashang Kagyu Ling Monastery. MANDALA CALENDAR 1999 Highly Recommended! Including the Tibetan lunar calendar for the year of the Earth Hare, 2126 TIBET/WATERBONE WDC 19 Five Mothers WDC 20 Mandala of Heruka by the staff of Mandala Magazine. #MACA $12 by D. 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WDC8 Double Dorje WDC 16 Inner Offering This is a great album. WDC9 Prajnaparamita WDC 17 Eight Precious Offerings © ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 29 DVENTURE & TRAVEL THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO TALES OF THE BUDDHIST AMERICA TURQUOISE: ALLURING by Don Morreale, fore, by H.H. A Pilgrimage in Dolpo the Dalai Lama. 464 pp. 136 illus., by Corneille Jest. 190 pp., line ^IARGEP* 8 x 9," #COGU $23.95 drawings, 2 maps #TATU $12.95 This is a completely revised and In the early spring of 1961, Dr. Jest vastly expanded edition of Buddhist undertook a three-week circumam- America. In addition to being thor- bulation of the valley in the company oughly updated, this new edition con- of Tibetans, visiting temples, shrines tains more than twice the number of and sacred mountains. His compan- listings and articles. ion Karma, an elderly nomad from Western Tibet and a gifted story-teller, Seventh Edition! punctuated the journey with tradi- tional tales and his own reflections. INDIA: A Travel Survival Kit Charmingly written, colorful and by Crowther, Raj and Wheeler, SKY BURIAL engaging, the narrative transports the 1139 pp., 205 maps, 224 color by Blake Kerr, photos by John reader to a world of Tibetan spirit that stands outside time in ways not THE ALLURING TARGET: photos #INTRSU $25.95 Ackeriy, foreword by H.H. the readily accessible to outsiders. In Search of the Secrets The best and most popular guide Dalai Lama, intro. by Heinrich SEVEN YEARS IN TIBET of Central Asia to India—winner of the Thomas Cook Harrer. 186 pp. #SKBU $12.95 by Heinrich Harrer. 331 pp., 2 TIBET HANDBOOK Guidebook of the Year award—just This a riveting, first-hand account maps, 15 photos, #SEYETI $13.95 by Kenneth Wimmel. 256 pp., 57 with Bhutan photos and illus., #ALTA $16.95 got better. Want to find a houseboat by Blake Kerr, an American doctor This is the exciting and enjoyable in Kashmir or a palace in Rajastan— who inadvertently walked into one of ed. by Gyurme Dorje. 768 pp., Daring expeditions on camel and classic of adventure and personal or your way around Dharamsala? The the grimmest scenes of political op- over 200 maps and plans, yak; biplanes buffeted by gales in the transformation. During WWII, facts are all in this definitive guide. pression in the world. Blake Kerr had #TIHABH $21.95 Himalayas; shootouts with bandits as Heinrich Harrer, a youthful Austrian just graduated from medical school paleontologists race across the Mon- adventurer, escaped from an Indian This new handbook has authorita- and was visiting Tibet with his old golian steppes; lost cities beneath MAGIC AND MYSTERY IN internment camp into Tibet to be- tive details of the entire country in- college friend, John Ackeriy. 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A true adventure into psy- Upon returning to Lhasa, Kerr and tain climbing, daring escapes, life in places to eat, transportation, festi- chic discovery. Ackeriy swiftly became aware of the secret, forbidden Tibet, and encoun- vals, staying healthy, money, docu- ALTAR OF THE EARTH oppressive character of the Chinese ters with extraordinary people."— ments, trekking, adventure travel, etc. by Peter Gold. 222 pp., 22 color occupying forces and their efforts to New York Times Book Review Gyurme Dorje has travelled to Tibet photos #ALEA $14.95 eradicate Tibetan culture. A series of over 30 times since 1985, on academic demonstrations by Tibetan monks research projects and as tour guide. Altar of the Earth goes beyond TALE OF THE guidebooks in providing, with wit and exploded into pro-independence pro- He has a Ph.D. in Tibetan studies. insight, an intimate and deep under- tests greater than anything witnessed INCOMPARABLE PRINCE by foreigners since China entered Ti- standing of this exotic culture, fasci- by Tshe-ring-dbang-rgyal, trans, TIBETAN PILGRIMAGE bet in 1949. by Beth Newman. 240 pp. nating to adventurers and arm-chair by Peter Gold. 175 pp., color travelers alike. Engagingly written Kerr and Ackeriy attempted to aid #TAINPR $14 the rebels, but were arrested and en- photos, #TIPI $14.95 essays and stunning color photo- This is a sweeping epic of intrigue, dured a brief, harrowing imprison- Peter Gold takes us on a wondrous graphs capture the beauty and mag- passion, war and religion set in the ment. Their efforts to alert the inter- pilgrimage to the Tibetan communi- nificence of Central Tibet's most im- context of a traditional Buddhist national media met with success. Af- ties of India (especially Dharamsala) portant sacred and natural places, world-view. This is Tibet's only novel. ter their forced departure from the and Nepal and offers us an intimate events and ways of life. The story tells the life of a prince from country both Kerr and Ackeriy be- view of their art, spiritual practices, "...humorous and insightful, as the realm of Kumaradvitiya, who, af- came activists committed to ending sacred places, arts, and way of life. well as poetic..a readable intro- ter a series of adventures that teach China's oppression. To cap the Tibetan Pilgrimage, life lessons, goes into self-imposed duction to Tibetan civilization." Peter Gold joins two hundred thou- "Sky Burial is the distilled exile and arrives at the bodhisattva —Tibet Journal sand other pilgrims at Bodh Gaya, truth—alternately tragic, hilari- state of selflessness. Because his India for the Kalachakra Tantric Ini- ous, and rousing—of two young life story mirrors that of the Buddha, tiation under the direction of the Americans' exposure to the joyous The Tale of the Incomparable Prince Dalai Lama. Amid a festival of deities, MEETING THE BUDDHA: On spirit of the Tibetan people and their is an elucidation of Buddhism as courageous struggle to survive under sights, sounds and offerings, Peter Pilgrimage in Buddhist India well as an extraordinary work of leads us into the heart of the the brutal subjugation of Chinese literature. Ed. by Molly Emma Aitken. 370 communist rule. It is a vivid portrait Kalachakra mandala and into the pp., 38 photos and maps. of a critical moment in -Tibet's mod- calm ceter of Buddhism. #MEBUPI $12 ern history. An evocative, endearing, "Meeting the Buddha will stimu- and invaluable book."—John Avedon, late a renewal of faith in all who have author of In Exile from the Land of TIBET Travel Survival Kit made the Buddhist pilgrimage, and Snows by Chris Taylor. 241 pp., 108 illus., maps and color photos. #TITRSU will immerse all who want to set out "This is the best account of the $14.95 in the love and wisdom of the sages. 1987 Tibetan uprising against Chi- This rare and rich collection of pil- nese police control in Lhasa and the This is another edition (3rd) of the excellent guide to Tibet. It has been grims' voices from the origins of Bud- subsequent crackdown on dissent. completely rewritten, with 29 new maps, firsthand recommendations for places dhist India to the present."—Andrew Blake Kerr captures the beauty, ter- to stay and eat, detailed trekking information, overland routes from China Harvey ror, and tragedy of Tibet."—Washing- and Nepal, Tibetan and Mandarin language sections, background notes on history, culture and Buddhism, and hundreds of invaluable tips and reliable The eight places of Buddhist pil- ton Post advice for every budget. AMONG WARRIORS: grimage seen through the eyes of A Martial Artist in Tibet these marvelous writers opens us to the special qualities of Buddha's life. by Pamela Logan. 264 pp., 16 color photographs, 5 maps, MONGOLIA: Travel Survival TIBET GUIDE #AMWA $23.95 Kit by Stephen Bachelor. 372 pp., 97 color plates, 43 line Dr. Pamela Logan, an aerospace drawings, 25 b&w photos, 22 maps & diagrams, 3 scientist and third-degree black belt by Robert Storey. 232 pp., 16 pp. tables, #TIGU $24.95 in karate, embarked on a rare jour- color #MON $16.95 ney to investigate warrior tribes in A comprehensive, reliable travel This completely revised and updated edition of the award- Kham in eastern Tibet. From her ini- guide to Mongolia: how to get there, winning Tibet Guide contains an illustrated iconogrphy tial stopping-off post, the monastery where to stay and eat, and what to guide, a phrase book, and a glossary of terms. Lavishly illus- of Kumbum, to her final destination do is provided for the bustling capi- trated with color photos, maps, monastery floor plans, and Logan details the challenges and re- tal, Ulan Bator, and the arid Gobi rare photos of historic places as they once were, The Tibet wards of her trek as she travels across desert, and many other places. Guide provides answers to questions about travel logistics as Tibet by mountain bike, train, truck, well as explanations of the history, politics and Buddhist cul- ture of Tibet. horseback and foot. She uses all of NEPAL: The Rough Guide her resources to gain entrance to both by David Reed. 400 pp., 56 maps, the physical and spiritual Tibet. #NEROGU $17.95 "This is the one—a truly The most complete Nepal travel important, fascinating, THE ASIAN JOURNAL OF handbook, with up-to-date informa- and utterly indispensable THOMAS MERTON tion and insights on all aspects of this guidebook of Tibet.." 445 pp., many photos #ASJOTH tiny, rapidly changing kingdom. In- —Richard Gere $15.95 cludes: in-depth coverage of the Merton's 1968 trip to Asia is a re- sights, and comprehensive restaurant markable account of spiritual life in and accommodation listing for all the East. He met many prominent price brackets; practical advice and people—The Dalai Lama, Kalu information on trekking, rafting and Rinpoche, Nyanaponika Thera, mountain biking; all the information Trungpa Rinpoche, Lobsang you need to get off the beaten track— Lhalungpa—and writes candidly of to tea gardens, Tibetan refugee vil- them and of his adventures in India, lages, monasteries, wildlife parks and Ceylon and Bangkok. hilltop forts. JO SNOWJJON SPRING '99 CATALOG t'itt- I r ' - DVENTURE& TRAVEL THE YOGINS OF LADAKH: A Pilgrimage Among the MAPS Hermits of the Buddhist Himalayas MAP AND INDEX OF MAP OF TIBET MONGOLIA Travel Map by John Crook & James Low. LHASA CITY by Amnye Machen #MOMA $7.95 420pp. 75 b&w photos. #YOLA by Amnye Machen Institute, Centre for Institute #MATl $12.95 This is a road map of Mongolia $25.00 Occupied Tibet Studies. #MPINLH $20 5 r t* pi This is a five color 39 x 27" with city plan for Ulaan Baatar. In 1986 John Crook went to This is the most detailed map of Lhasa map on Tibet has over 4,000 Ladakh with Tibetologist James Low city—the map provides the correct names and names of villages, cities, mon- THE EASTERN REGIONS OF to investigate the social organization, exact locations of all monuments, temples, asteries, counties, prefectures, TIBET history, meditational practices and monasteries, schools, hospitals, hotels, shop- provinces, lakes, rivers, roads, by Academica Tibetica, 24 x 29", philosophy of the yogins who still ping centres, various offices of the Chinese railways, airports and border lived and practiced in the remote Communist occupation administration, etc. In crossing points. The map is in #EARETI $13.50 parts of the area. This book is a addition to road, street, lane and place names, Tibetan. Over 50 maps were This has a full-size map on one side record of the authors' adventurous all the mountains surrounding Lhasa have consulted and cross-checked and 5 historical maps on the reverse journeys to meet these remarkable been delineated with contour lines. A sepa- by many people in the making with essays examining the diffusion rate main index in both Tibetan and English of this one. and settlement of the Tibetan peoples practitioners—an informative and en- AWV joyable read. includes a historical survey of Lhasa and a rec- and Tibetan Buddhism in the eastern Amnye M»d>en In ollection of the old city by the late W.D. INDIA borderlands of Kham and Amdo. Shakabpa. #MAIN $11.95 RT & PHOTOGRAPHY ANCIENT WISDOM, LIVING ART OF TIBET THE GREAT STUPA OF GYANTSE: A Complete Tibetan TRADITIONS by Pratapaditya Pal. 343 pp, 9 x Pantheon of the Fifteenth Century by Marcia Keegan, ed. & trans, 12", 277 illus. including 56 in by Franco Ricca & Erberto Lo Bue. 320 pp., 8 1/2 x 12", 112 color and 76 by Lobsang Lhalungpa, fore, by color. #ARTI $60 b&w photos, numerous plans, #GRSTGY $90 the Dalai Lama. 119 pp., 10 x 12, The Tibetan art collection of the The great stupa of Gyantse, about 100 miles southwest of Lhasa, may be the 88 color photographs, #ANWILI Los Angeles County Museum of Art chief wonder of the Tibetan Buddhist world. Within its 75 chapels and temples $34.95 cloth is one of the most comprehensive. is nearly the entire pantheon of Indo-Tibetan religion up to the early 15th cen- This beautiful picture book invites Tibetan culture is introduced fol- tury. The author explains the structure of the stupa, the iconography of the the reader to experience the spiritual lowed by numerous beautiful images paintings and statues, and provides a thorough survey of the 75 chapels and and cultural tradition of the of Tibetan painting, sculpture and temples. This book is very beautifully illustrated and constructed. Himalayas through stirring images ritual objects are presented with ex- and evocative Buddhist wisdom. pert descriptions of iconography. Marcia's sensitive photographs cap- ture this spiritually rich tradition as _ -r "r^^..„^-„.=,r - it endures in Nepal, India, Sikkim, Ladakh, and Bhutan. DIE GOTTER DES HIMALAYA: Buddhistische ART OF EXILE: Paintings by Kunst Hbets Tibetan Children in India by Gerd-Wolfgang Essen & THE HIDDEN TRADITION: by Clare Harris, photos by Kitty Tsering Tashi Thingo, pref by Life Inside the Great Tibetan Monastery, Tashilhunpo Leaken, conceived by Friends of the Dalai Lama, photos by Hans published by the Foreign Languages Press, Beijing. 176 pp., 200 color Tibetan Women's Association. Meyer-Veden. 299 pp., 206 color photos, 9 x 12.5" #HITRA $69.95 160 pp., 60 color plates, 100 color photos, 9 x 12", text in German, photographs, 12 x 7", #AREX Tashilhunpo, located in Shigatse, the second largest city in Tibet, is one of #DIGO $50 cloth the four great monasteries of the Gelugpa order. Constructed in the 15th cen- $29.95 BHUTAN: Mountain Fortress of the Gods The Gerd-Wolfgang Essen Tibetica tury, it has been the permanent residence of seven Panchen Lamas. These great The Tibetan Homes Foundation in Collection in Hamburg, Germany con- photos record the life of the monastery and show the magnificence of its ar- ed. by Christian Schicklgruber Mussoorie, India, was established in tains some of the finest Tibetan an- chitecture, murals, and sculptures. 1962 to receive the many refugee chil- and Francoise Pommaret. 280 tiques preserved anywhere. There are dren escaping persecution in Tibet. A pp., 204 color photos, 9 x 12," many pieces dating from the 10th cen- painting club was established in 1995 #BHMOFO $75 cloth tury—exquisite and beautifully pre- to provide these children a creative Bhutan is the only country where served. The majority of the book con- way to share their stories of leaving Tibetan Buddhism is the state reli- tains thangkas and statues that illus- Tibet, their remembrances of home, gion. Bhutan provides a stunning trate aspects of: Buddha, Dharma and and to give new and colorful expres- portrait of the land, people and reli- Sangha as well as Lama, Yidam and sion to their lives as exiles in India. gion of this real-life fairy-tale king- Dakini. These are followed by Tlie Art of Exile is a moving collec- dom—includes traditional arts, mandaias, a section on Mahakala and tion of interviews, photographs, and crafts, and architecture, topography, Dharmapalas, directional guardians paintings from these children. flora, fauna, as well as its rich ethnic and a section of priceless ritual ob- and linguistic diversity. jects, masks, musical instruments, amulet boxes, and carpets. THE BON RELIGION OF TIBET: The Iconography of a DHARMA ART ' || Living Tradition by Chogyam Trungpa. 192 pp., 20 by Per Kvaerne. 155 pp., 8 1/2 x photos, 8 x 9", #DHAR $17 12", 79 color plates, #BORETI $55 Presents Trungpa Rinpo-che's Although conforming to the stylis- teachings about the power of art to tic conventions of Tibetan Buddhist awaken and liberate. Dharma art art, an entire and unique pantheon of springs from the meditative state—a deities is revealed as well as the main condition of directness, unself- characteristics and doctrines of Bon, consciousness and nonaggression. It its monastic life, meditational and provides a vehicle to appreciate the THE MYSTICAL ARTS OF TIBET nature of things as they are and ex- ritual practices. The iconography of Featuring Personal Sacred Objects of the Dalai Lama Bon is presented through a series of press this without any desire to achieve. Calligraphy, poetry, and pho- thangkas, miniatures and bronzes. by Glenn H. Muttin & Andrew The peaceful, tutelary, protector and tography were a primary means of ex- Weber, with a foreword by H.H. local deities, and the Bon siddhas, pression for Chogyam Trungpa. the Dalai Lama. 176 pp., 8 x 10", lamas and dakinis are fully described. GOLD JEWELRY FROM #MYARTI $16.95 "This is not just a catalog of an BUDDHISM: Flammarion TIBET AND NEPAL exhibit, rather it is an introduction by Jane Casey Singer. 144 pp., 10 Iconographic Guides to the artistic history of Tibet and ART OF TIBET x9", 110 color photos, 20 illus., by Louis Frederic. 360 pp., 600 the world of its mysticism."—Glenn #GOJE $35 by Robert E. 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From the Potala in Lhasa to of the differing names and attributes and supreme refinement, and Tibet's the Dalai Lama; ancient pieces from painting, sculpture, manuscripts, silk by which the deities are known in deities were adorned with jewels and the surviving collection of Drepung embroidery and a highly developed India, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan and gold. Some of the finest examples of Loseling Monastery in India; and a tradition of portraiture and ritual ob- Southeast Asia. Included are com- gold jewelry are represented here— selection of contemporary pieces jects, Tibet's artistic culture is vividly parative tables, extensive bibliogra- earrings, ornate jewelry ensembles, made by the Tibetan refugees. presented. phy, index and notes. and gem-encrusted amulet boxes. S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 31 SNOW LION 17 RT & PHOTOGRAPHY A HISTORY OF TIBETAN PAINTING by David Jackson. 432 pp., 60 color plates, 190 b&w, 2 maps, 9 x 12"#HITIPA$150 This richly illustrated work ex- plores the sacred painting traditions of Tibet from the mid-15th through 20th centuries on the basis of both the surviving masterpieces and the exten- sive written sources that survive in WM^> Tibetan language. The study presents the great founders of the main THE KATHMANDU VALLEY schools of Tibetan painting. Includes photos by Fredrik Arvidsson, text the main Tibetan sources and stud- by Kerry Moron. 240 pp. 160 ies, both traditional and modern, a color photos, 11x11" #KAVA detailed summary of previous West- $49.95 cloth NOW $35.00 ern research, and a survey of Tibetan Here is the perfect guide to sources and studies (traditional and Kathmandu and environs where the modern). An indispensable guide and ancient and the modern live so ines- reference by the author of Tibetan capably side by side. The photos in- Thangka Painting. clude temples and holy sites, lush landscapes, diverse ethnic groups, ar- chitecture, ritual, art, and scenes from everyday life. IEY TO THE FORBIDDEN CITY LABRANG: A Tibetan (Retracing the Steps of Alexandra David-Neel) Buddhist Monastery at the Crossroads of Four Civilizations by Tiziana and Gianni Baldizzone. 160 pp. 148 photos, 133 by Paul Kocot Nietupski, photos in color, 10 x 14", #TIJOFO $40.00 from the Griebenow Archives, Photographers Tiziana and Gianni Baldizzone traveled to places 1921-1949,160 pp. 9 x 8" high, 36 in Tibet visited by Alexandra David-Neel seventy-plus years before color and 100 b&w photos, to "give color" to the places that have inspired her work. More than 145 illustrations showing in great detail the panoramic landscapes, illustrations, #LA $24.95 the faces and expressions of individual people, and the brilliant Labrang Monastery, located in the dress styles of the people of Kham and Amdo. northeast corner of the Tibetan pla- teau at the strategic intersection of four major Asian civilizations—Ti- betan, Mongolian, Chinese, and Mus- lim—was one of the largest Buddhist THE LAST FORBIDDEN THE MANDALA: Sacred IMAGES OF monastic universities in Tibet. This KINGDOM: Mustang, Land of Circle in Tibetan Buddhism ENLIGHTENMENT rare book captures the life of this Tibetan Buddhism by Martin Brauen, foreword by Tibetan Art in Practice monastery when it was in its height— Photos by Vannessa Boeye, text H.H. the Dalai Lama. 152 pp., 9 x it housed several thousand monks by Jonathan Landaw & Andy by Clara Marullo. 156 pp., 100 12", 49 color & 62 b&w photos, who studied and practiced the full Weber. 350 pp., 32 color images full-color photographs, 11 x 11", #MASAP $25 range of Buddhist doctrines and ritu- #LAFOKI $40 cloth and 10 line drawings #IMENL als. The mandala serves as a metaphor In 1992 the doors to Mustang were $24.95 (see General Tibetan But Labrang was much more than for the way that all beings and things unlocked and a few foreigners made Buddhism) a monastery. Besides being a gather- have their place in the universe. The the arduous trek to photograph and "Among the few guides we have to ing point for numerous annual reli- Mandala provides a thorough study write about this fabled land. This the immense richness of Tibetan reli- gious festivals that drew thousands of the different aspects of this sacred book is a riveting account of the au- gious art, Images of Enlightenment from near and far, Labrang supported art. There are photos of sand thors' experience and a unique view stands out for the way in which de- an active regional marketplace where mandalas, painted and butter of the society that exists there. It is pictions of Buddhist deities are Chinese artisans rubbed shoulders mandalas; diagrams showing the dif- an evocative visual record of some of grounded in concise yet detailed de- with Hui merchants and nomadic Ti- ferent aspects of the form itself—the the most dramatic and beautiful land- scriptions of the meditative practices betan highlanders, and was the seat significance of the outer circle, the scape in the world. in which those images would be used. of a Tibetan powerbase that strove to four gates and their qualities, the Indeed, this is much more than an maintain regional autonomy through LOST LHASA: Heinrich many details such as vases, sculp- tures and architectural models, all art book; it is a potent introduc- the shifting alliances and bloody con- Harrer's Tibet Winner, National representations of the principles of tion to Tibetan Buddhism."-Dan flicts that took place between 1700 text and photographs by Cozort, Dickinson College Press Photographers the mandala. There are also photos and 1950. Heinrich Harrer. 224pp. 200 b&w "...a concise introduction to the Author Paul Nietupski draws on Assoc. 1995 Award of of the Dalai Lama performing the photographs, #LOLH $24.95 fundamental points of tantric the photographs and memoirs of Excellence! Kalachakra Initiation. Buddhism as practiced in the Ti- Marion and Blance Griebenow, Chris- Lost Lhasa is the visual sequel to betan traditions."—The Mirror tian missionaries resident in the area LIVING TIBET: The Dalai Heinrich Harrer's classic Seven Years "A clear and straightforward for nearly twenty-seven years, as well Lama in Dharamsala in Tibet. Its 200 photographs provide a guide to the inner world of this as the memoirs of Apa Alo, a local Photographs by Bill Warren, Text sacred art."—NAPRA Trade Journal leader whose family included some unique record of life in and around by Nanci Rose. 138 pp., 160 color Lhasa before the Chinese occupation of the highest incarnations of Labrang photos, 8 x 10 1/2", #LTTI $26.95 Monastery, to detail Labrang's unique when Tibetan society was still rela- and colorful Tibetan border culture. "Bill Warren's photographs tively isolated from the outside world. These color photos are among the wonderfully evoke the true spirit Between 1944 and 1950, when the very first taken in Tibet. of Dharamsala, a place where Ti- Chinese occupation forced him to betan culture is more complete and flee, he took thousands of photo- can be better observed, than in Tibet graphs that provide the world with a itself."—Galen Rowell last glimpse of life in "old" Tibet. Living Tibet is an engaging and dramatic exploration of Tibet's rich MANDALA: The Architecture artistic and cultural heritage as pre- of Enlightenment served in one of the most successful by Robert Thurman and Denise refugee communities in history. Shel- MONGOLIA: The Legacy of Patry Leidy. 144pp. 70 color/30 JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTEN- tered by the Himalayas of northern Chinggis Khan India, Dharamsala has been the home b&w photographs. #MAAREN $25 MENT: The Life and World of of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the gov- This book is based on an exhibi- by Patricia Berger & Terese Tse Khyentse Rinpoche, Spiritual ernment and cultural headquarters tion sponsored by Tibet House and Bartholomew. 339 pp., 320 Teacher from Tibet for the Tibetan people since 1960. the Asia Society in New York. It pre- illustrations, 237 in color, 9 x 12", Text selections & photos by Photojournalist Bill Warren and sents the art and philosophy of the #MOLECH $60 cloth Matthieu Richard. 152 pp., 11 x writer Nanci Rose take us on a color- mandala with over one hundred pho- Spanning the late seventeenth to 9.5", 130 color photos, #JOEN $45 ful and informative journey through tographs. The text has a history and the early twentieth centuries, the cloth the winding streets and behind the overview of mandala art by the Asia Mongolian renaissance produced LIVING BUDDHISM scenes of this unusual place— reveal- Society Curator, Denise Leidy, and an marvelous art and culture. Drawn Matthieu Richard's photographs, ing the rich tapestry of life in essay on the uses of the mandala in from Mongolia's national museums text, and extensive passages from by Andrew Powell, photos by Dharamsala Contains exclusive sec- tantric visualization practice by Rob- and library, this collection is out- H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche's own Graham Harrison. 200 pp., 150 tions on the Dalai Lama and the ert Thurman. standing! It provides a unique view of writings comprise this personal study color plates, 81/2x11", #LIBUD Nechung Oracle as well as helpful Mongolian Tibetan Buddhist life in of one of the most significant teach- $24.95 travel information. symbol-rich art forms that reveal the ers of Tibetan Buddhism, his world, This is a photographic treasure "Living Tibet is a glorious tribute country's spiritual, political, and so- and its spirit. Matthieu Richard spent house that immerses the reader in the to the magnificent culture of Tibet, cial beliefs: opulent headdresses; ra- fourteen years as Khyentse landscapes of the Buddhist East—Ti- but the real magic is in the over- diant bronze sculptures by the bril- Rinpoche's personal assistant and is bet, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, Thai- whelmingly wonderful photo- liant artist Zanabazar; colorful, exotic highly regarded for his scholarship land, Burma, Nepal, and India The graphs throughout."—New Age Re- ritual masks used in the tsam dance; and knowledge of Tibetan religion author and photographer visited Bud- tailer richly decorated manuscripts and and culture as well as his outstand- dhist communities and interviewed book covers; thangkas; and the spun- ing photography. some of the religions's leading fig- gold robe of the Bogdo Khan. ures, including the Dalai Lama. 32 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG 18 SNOW LION SPRING'99 NEWSLETTEI SACRED MOUNTAINS OF Editors pick— SYMBOLS AND MOTIFS OF THE DALAI LAMA ASIA The best photobook TIBETAN ART ed. by John Einarsen. 151 pp., 8 of Tibetan culture! by Robert Beer. 336 pp., line art MY TIBET 1/2 x 11" 135 b&w photos and throughout, 9 x 12", #SYMOTI $55 GALEN ROWELL illus. #SAMOAS $16 SPIRIT OF TIBET: Portrait For artists, designers, or anyone interested in Tibetan art, this is an "To see the greatness of a moun- of a Culture in Exile exhaustive reference to the variety of tain, one must keep one's distance; to photographs and text by Alison symbols found throughout Tibetan understand its form, one must move Wright, foreword by H.H. the art—in line drawings, paintings, around it; to experience its moods, Dalai Lama. 200 pages, 180 color thangkas, and ritual objects. Hun- one must see it at sunrise and sunset, photos, 9 +" high x 10" wide, dreds of Robert Beer's drawings de- at noon and at midnight, in sun and #SPTI $34.95 pict deities, animals, plants, teachers, in rain, through all the seasons. He This visually stunning, full-color mudras, dragons, etc. who can see the mountain like this portrait of Tibetan life in exile dis- comes near to the life of the moun- plays the spirit of Tibetan refugees tain."—Lama Anagarika Govinda living in the beautiful mountain set- Twenty-nine pieces celebrate tings of northern India It shows how many sacred peaks through prose, Tibetans have preserved the best of art, photographs, poetry and spiritual their unique culture and identity. MY TIBET texts. Aided by their Buddhist faith, the Ti- by the Dalai Lama & Galen SECRET VISIONS OF THE betan people have rebuilt productive Rowell. 168 pp., oversize cloth THE SAND MANDALA OF FIFTH DALAI LAMA: The lives for themselves, and live today TABO: A Lamp for the in thriving communities with a strong edition, 108 color photos. #MYTIP VAJRABHAIRAVA Gold Manuscript in the sense of purpose: to preserve and Kingdom $25 paper; #MYTI $40 cloth by Daniel Cozort with the monks Fournier Collection, Musee maintain the ancient Buddhist tradi- by Deborah E. Klimburg-Salter. ofNa.mgyal Monastery. 40 pp., 4 His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Guimet, Paris tion which forms the core of Tibetan 256 pp., 225 illustrations, 150 in color photos, 30 b&w photos, 9 x Galen Rowell have produced a great by Samten Gyaltsen Karmay, culture. In this sense, Tibetan refu- color, 9 1/2 x 11", #TALAKI $75 photographic study of Tibet. Rowell's 8", #SAMAVA $8.95 fore, by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 142 gees have managed more than mere cloth photos of Tibet are remarkable in Mandalas are perhaps the world's pp., 92 color illus., glossary, biblio, survival: they have created a Tibet in The monastery of Tabo in north- quality and composition. His Holiness richest religious symbols, intricate exile that is in many ways more truly ern India is in the secluded Spiti val- has written the captions for the pho- index, 10 x 13" #SEVIFI $50 paper designs that in Buddhism symbolize Tibetan than their occupied home- ley, which was part of the ancient tos and also essays about world the ideal worlds of Buddhas and the This work recounts in words and images the visionary experiences of land. kingdom of Western Tibet. The old- peace, the environment, the meaning many facets of Buddhist teachings. These extraordinary images por- the Great Fifth Dalai Lama, Ngawang est continuously operating Buddhist of pilgrimage and on his early life in This book explains the symbolism of tray skilled Tibetan artists creating Lobzang Gyamtso (1617-1682). Al- enclave in India and the Himalayas, Tibet. the colorful mandala of Buddha paintings, statues, and wood carv- though this Dalai Lama was known Tabo's role as an intermediary be- Vajrabhairava (wrathful form of the ings; Tibetan doctors with their as a statesman, this book reveals his tween India and Tibet and the extraor- Buddha of Wisdom—Manjushri) cre- herbal remedies and pulse diagnoses; j*r inner world of profound mysticism, dinary beauty of its frescoes make it ated in sand by monks of Namgyal opera singers; young Tibetan children magical powers and often disturbing a special place. Monastery (the Dalai Lama's personal and lay people in their daily lives; visions. It is a guide to the complex The author describes the art, ico- monastery). It places mandala-mak- monks and nuns engaged in study and interweaving of the various gods, god- nography, and contemporary rituals ing in the context of Buddhist tantra practice; examples of Tibetan archi- desses, protectors, teachers, demons of Tabo with the aid of photographs, and describes the process whereby a tecture and majestic mountain plans, and diagrams. The color pho- MH&t." ■:■'::. ^'.-M mandala is planned, executed and fi- and spirits who populated his con- sciousness. They provide him with scenes. tos show Tabo's hidden glories and nally dismantled. Alison Wright's photographs cap- instructions, warnings, exhortations history. ture the indomitable resiliency of the on his spiritual development and on NOMADS OF WESTERN Tibetan people as they have survived the conduct of his government. The TARA'S COLORING BOOK TIBET: The Survival of a illustrations represent the finest- the ordeal of exile with humor and determination, and with their per- by Andy Weber & Nigel Wellings. Way of Life known quality in the miniature style SACRED VISIONS: Early spective intact. Their inner strength 12 line drawings, oversize, By Melvyn Goldstein and of Tibetan art and stand as the earli- and courage when faced with the loss #TACOBO $12.95 Cynthia Beall. 192 pp., 190 color Paintings from Central Tibet est manifestation of the black of everything they have ever known A book of twelve exquisite line photos, #NOWETI $21.95 by Steven M. Kossak & Jane thangka style of painting. is inspiring and forms the essence of drawings of famous Tibetan icons- Casey Singer, with essay by For 16 months between 1986-88, this book. Buddha, Chenrezig, Tara, Manjushri Robert Bruce-Gardner. 240 pp., Melvyn Goldstein and Cynthia Beall and others with instructions on how lived and studied in a community of 149 illus., 134 in color, map, THE STUPA: Sacred Symbol to color the drawings. roughly 300 western Tibetan nomads. glossary, biblio., index, 9 x 12", This copiously illustrated book is an #SAVI $70 cloth of Enlightenment TEMPLE, HOUSEHOLD, intimate and fascinating account of A major exhibition of Tibetan Crystal Mirror Series Vol. 12, ed. HORSEBACK: Rugs of the these remarkable people, of their thangkas at the Metropolitan Mu- by Elizabeth Cook. 437 pp., 218 tradition and struggle for cultural seum of Art is featured here. The au- photos, 140 in color, 7 x 10" Tibetan Plateau survival. thors discuss the individual works in #STSASY $35 by Diana Myers. Ill pp., large reference to their style, iconography, The book on stupas! Traditional format, 83 b&w and color photos PILGRIM: Photographs by provenance, and date. This collection texts and prayers, historical anec- #TEHOHO $27.50 Richard Gere and discussion documents the way dotes, architectural sketches, and an Tibetan rugs in this photo book with a foreword by H.H. the that Indian, Nepalese and Chinese in-depth exploration of the eight great had a unique role as objects of both styles influenced the early thangka stupa forms with over 200 photo- Dalai Lama, an intro. by the sacred and the secular realms. painting in Tibet and shows how Ti- graphs of stupas from around the They were used in temples, in homes Richard Gere and a poem by betans begin to synthesize by the fif- world present the vast and rich tradi- of rich and poor alike, and on horse- Patti Smith. 144 pp., 12 x 13," 64 teenth century a truly indigenous tion of knowledge associated with the back. The rugs are notable for their b&w photos, map, #PI mode of expression. stupa. supreme, lively sense of rhythm and $75 cloth ON SALE, now $50.00 color. Richard Gere has for many years been one of the most outspoken de- fenders of the Tibetan people. As a student and friend of the Dalai Lama, he has made numerous journeys throughout India, Nepal, Zanskar, and Tibet. He has begun showing his pho- tographs in museums and galleries around the world to universal ac- claim. Gere's photographs are strik- ing and atmospheric. Reproduced on luxurious, uncoated stock, in an over- sized format, Pilgrim draws the viewer within the aura of this spiritu- ally vital world through Gere's per- This is a beautiful but disquieting sonal vision. Through the subtle use portrait of the splendor and ruin of light and (in some photos) blurred that mark contemporary Tibet. motion, his photos reveal the Award-winning photojournalist innerscape of the people. Steve Lehman travels beyond the 1 tip mountain vistas and timeless temples to uncover a different Ti- TO SURVIVE THE SACRED MOUNTAIN bet—a Tibet of lumberyards and OF TIBET: On Pilgrimage to uranium mines, of brothels and dis- Mount Kailas cos, of demolished temples and by Russell Johnson & Kerry burned-out police stations. Docu- Moran. 128 pp., 116 color plates, 8 mented over a ten year period, 3/4 x 10 1/2", #SAMOTI $24.95 Lehman makes real the grave beauty of this culture torn by politi- Spectacular photography and nar- cal conflict. Extensive quotes culled rative provide a journey through Hi- from hundreds of interviews with malayan scenery to Kailas, Asia's Tibetans augment the evocative most sacred mountain. Sublime, this color images, along with maps, pro- snow-clad pyramid has been a place paganda and religious iconography. of pilgrimage for over a thousand years. Johnson's magnificent photo- graphs depict an awe-inspiring land- scape traversed by vital and deter- mined pilgrims. SNOW LION 33 S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 .V f'i ■'. ) i RT & PHOTOGRAPHY Closeout sale! TIBETAN ART: Toward a Definition of Style TIBET by Jane Casey Singer and Philip by Pietro F. Mele; intro. by Denwood. 320 pp. 9 x 12", 341 Michael C. van Walt van Praag. 9 illustrations, 257 in color, 2 maps, 1/2x9 1/2," B&W Photos, #TIM #TIAR $100 cloth $7.95 cloth (was $25) This book provides the most com- "Mr. Mele deserves to be congratu- prehensive coverage of Tibetan art TIBETAN NOMADS lated for bringing out this album. I am yet published. Illustrated with works impressed with his book."-H. H. of an unprecedented range and qual- by Schuyler Jones. 463 pp., over the Dalai Lama ity, all the major types of Tibetan art 200 illus., 100 in color, 9 x 11" Pietro Francesco Mele was the of- are presented: painting, sculpture, #TINO $50 cloth ficial photographer of an Italian ex- textiles, architecture and cave draw- This is the first book to place the pedition through India to Tibet led by ings. The essays are based on papers material culture of the Tibetan people Professor Giuseppe Tucci in the 40s. of the much- celebrated international in a cultural and environmental con- TIBET'S HIDDEN In his introduction, Michael van symposium on Tibetan art organized text and examines Tibetan nomadism WILDERNESS: Wildlife and Walt, Dutch expert in international by the School of Oriental and African and the trade networks throughout Nomads of the Chang Tang law, updates the reader on the major Studies in association with the Asia. The National Museum of Den- TIBETAN VOICES: Reserve events in Tibet that have occurred Victoria and Albert Museum. We are mark has an outstanding collection of A Traditional Memoir since Mele traveled. text and photographs by George impressed! everyday objects: clothing, jewelry, photos by Brian Harris, written B. Schaller. 168pp., 134 color weapons, musical instruments, tools, & ed. by Heather Wardle, photographs, #TIHIWI $45 cloth TIBETAN BUDDHIST ALTAR armor, religious objects, agricultural Elizabeth Cass, Iain Marrs, implements, horse and yak trap- George Schaller sought to by Valrae Reynolds. 32 pp., 8 1/2 x George Roller. 8 3/4" x 11" wide, pings—these plus photos of nomadic chronicle and study the many rare 11", 36 photos, most in color, 150 pp., 50 photos, #TTVO $31.95 life give a view into the lives of these and elusive animals that inhabit this #TIBUAL $8 peoples. Brian Harris has combined images remote and arid region in north- This unusual museum catalog of Himalayan Buddhist culture with central Tibet, and Tibet's Hidden Wil- memoir-style accounts of Tibetan records the construction, decoration TlBITAN THANGKA PAINTING derness is a record of his experiences and consecration (by the Dalai Lama) 'MelHOtta & Nto: elders in India and the West—the and observations there. It introduces of the Tibetan Altar at the Newark photos and text are rich and moving. the Chang Tang's extroardinary land- Museum. The contents of this elabo- Royalties are being donated to Seva scape, wildlife, and nomadic peoples rate shrine are extensively de- Service Society, The Tibetan Health and concludes with a conservational scribed—it was traditionally con- Education Organisation, The Nuns plan that supports the harmonious in- structed and contains the requisite Project and Delek Hospital Aid teraction of Chang Tang's indigenous items for practice. Foundation. TIBET: Land of Mystery peoples and wildlife. ed. by Sun Jie. 160 pp., full color, TIBETAN COLLECTION: TREASURES OF TIBETAN llxl3"#TILAMY$60cloth Sculpture and Painting ART: The Collections of the This book is a photographic Jacques Marchais Museum of knockout. Many large and double by Valrae Reynolds, Amy Heller, page photographs that are rich and Janet Gyatso. 208 pp. #MATICS3 Tibetan Art dramatic—these photos are remark- $20 by Barbara Lipton & Nima able in their portrayal of Tibet. Based on the excellent art collec- Dorjee Ragnubs. 295 pp., 81 color tion at the Newark Museum, this photos, 109 b&w photos, 8.5 x 11", TIBET: Photographs by book contains photos of sculpture— #TRTIAR $29.95 metal, wood, ivory, lacquer, stone and Kazuyoshi Nomachi TIBETAN THANGKA The most important works from clay; thangkas—painted, appliqued the renowned collection are beauti- intro. by Robert Thurman, fore, PAINTING: and embroidered; wall paintings; and fully illustrated and described in this by H.H. the Dalai Lama, approx. iconography—body positions, ges- Methods & Materials volume of Tibetan art from Tibet, 150pp. color photos #TIP $55 tures, and symbols associated with by David & Janice Jackson with China, Mongolia and Nepal. They in- cloth deities. Janet Gyatso has written an art & appendix by Robert Beer. clude sculptures and thangkas depict- This book contains spectacular excellent chapter on "Image as Pres- 216 pp., 73 photos, 500 line ing the Buddha, arhats, lamas, color photographs of the landscapes, ence: The Place of Art in Tibetan Re- drawings, 81/4x11 3/4", #TITHPA meditational deities, bodhisattvas, people and customs of Tibet. The ligious Thinking." $40 protector and guardian deities, ritual photographs were taken over the "An indispensable reference objects, musical instruments, jewelry, course of several years and include WISDOM AND TIBETAN MANDALAS manual for anyone who is inter- and decorative objects. The essays images of Kham, Amdo, Central and by Prof. Raghu Vira and Lokesh ested in Tibetan art."—Parabola contribute new information on Ti- COMPASSION: Western Tibet. Nomachi has been betan culture, iconography, history, Chandra. 270 pp., 8 1/2x11", "Absolutely incredible book, The Sacred Art of Tibet awarded the "Best Photographers and folklore. #TTMAN $55 cloth by Marylin Rhie & Robert Award" from the Photographic Soci- highly recommended."—Circle of Thurman, photos by John Taylor. ety of Japan and the Kodansha Cul- This is a fascinating collection of Light 488 pp., 353 illus., 338 in full color, ture Award for excellence in research 158 mandalas of major and minor Tibetan Thangka Painting is the and photography. tantric deities—actually it is com- only detailed description of the tech- 9 x 12", #WICO $75 cloth prised of two famous collections of niques and principles of the sacred art This landmark volume illustrates, large line drawings. The first is the of Tibetan thangka painting. It is the explains, and celebrates hundreds of TIBET: THE SACRED Vajravali by Abhayakaragupta and distillation of the authors' research the finest and most beautiful ex- REALM containing 26 mandalas such as carried out over a period of ten years, amples of Tibetan sacred art spanning text by Lobsang Lhalungpa. Manjuvajra, Akshobhya, Vajrasattva, during which they made five journeys 1,000 years and drawn from museums 159pp. 140 b&w photos, 40 illus., Heruka, Hevajra, and Ushnisasita- to Nepal and India and learned from and private collections around the llx9",#TISARE$27.50 tapatra. The second collection is the some twenty traditional painters. It world. The text offers insights into Tibet: The Sacred Realm is a hand- Tantra-samuccaya and contains 132 is a step by step guide from the prepa- the significance, iconography, and some collection of rare photographs mandalas of major and minor deities ration of the canvas to the final syl- aesthetics of the thangka paintings, of pre-invasion Tibet taken by Euro- divided into the four tantras and other lables behind each completed figure. sculptures, and mandalas pictured. pean travelers and explorers around classes with special emphasis on the This revised edition includes an ap- This expanded cloth edition contains the turn of the century. It is Anuttara Yogini Tantras. pendix of guidelines for thangka 81 new color plates of statues and chronicled by Lobsang Lhalungpa painting using modern techniques thangkas, making this book even and is highly recommended. and commercially available materials. AMA ADHE: THE VOICE APPARITIONS OF THE ATISHA AND TIBET: Life THAT REMEMBERS (The SELF: The Secret and Works of Dipamkara Heroic Story of a Woman's ?8lJfli0E THAT RtJ&IMBJiS Autobiographies of a Srijnana in relation to the Fight to Free Tibet) Tibetan Visionary History and Religion of Tibet by Adhe Tapontsang and Joy by Janet Gyatso. 360pp. #APSE with Tibetan Sources Blakeslee. 272 pp. 6 b&w photos, $39.50 cloth NOW $25.00 by Alaka Chattopadhyaya, trans, #AMAD $14.95 In this volume, Janet Gyatso fo- under Prof. Lama Chimpa. 593 pp. This is the story of Ama Adhe who cuses on the two secret autobiogra- #ATn $23.95 cloth NOW $16.00 was imprisoned for 27 years in Chi- phies of the visionary Jigme Lingpa Here is a comprehensive account nese labor camps for participating in (1730-1798), whose poetic and self- of the baffling personality of the great the resistance to China's occupation conscious writings are as much about Bengali Pandit Atisha also known as of Tibet during the 1950's. As the first the nature of his own identity, Dipamkara Srijnana, the great full-length testimony of a Tibetan memory, and the variability of auto- teacher and reformer of Tibetan Bud- woman's prison camp experience, biographical truth as they are narra- dhism. After telling his life story, the Ama Adhe is "the voice that remem- TM Hf8«e M8M 8F * If 01 tions of the actual content of his ex- f'lWfl «0 fUi ItSEt author presents the Tibetan account bers" for those who can no longer us ffitfi tti jar »t jjttsitt periences. Gyatso places the Tibetan of their own history and the place of speak. Her personal story speaks autobiography in a dialog with West- Atisha in it. This is followed by bio- powerfully of modern Tibet's tragic ern literary theory, explores Jigme graphical material on Atisha from Ti- saga of occupation, genocide, and Lingpa's historical milieu, his visions, betan sources such as Brom-ston-pa, cultural destruction. his meditative practices, and also in- and selected teachings of Atisha that vestigates the unsettling role of the are available in English and a listing "dakini" for the autobiographical sub- of those only available in Tibetan. ject in Tibetan religious literature. 34 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG Now in paper! CAVE IN THE SNOW: A Western Woman's Quest for THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF Enlightenment A TIBETAN MONK by Vicki Mackenzie. #CASN by Palden Gyatso with Tsering $24.95 cloth (see Women's Shaky a, fore, by the Dalai Lama. Studies) 272 pp., 11 b&w illus., #AUTIMO $13 Born in 1933, Palden Gyatso was THE CHARIOT FOR TRAV- ordained as a Buddhist monk at the ELLING THE PATH TO age of eighteen. Through sheer deter- FREEDOM: The Life Story of mination, he won a place as a student Kalu Rinpoche at Drepung Monastery, one of Tibet's by Ken McLeod. 101 pp., 91 "Three Greats," where he came to photos & illustrations. #CHTRPA spiritual and intellectual maturity. In $18.75 1959, along with thousands of other monks, Palden Gyatso was forced This exquisite book contains the into labor camps and prisons. He autobiography, photo reminiscences, would spend the next thirty-three and writings of one of the most out- years of his life being tortured, inter- standing lamas of this century. rogated, and persecuted simply for being a monk. CHILDREN OF TIBET: An ENLIQHTENED After his release from prison in Oral History of the First 1992, Palden Gyatso escaped across Tibetans to Grow up in Exile BEINQS the Himalayas to India, smuggling ed. by Vyvyan Cayley. 217 pp., 20 Life Stories from the Ganden with him the instruments of his tor- ture. Since then, he has devoted him- photos, maps. #CHTI $14.95 Oral Tradition self to revealing the extent of Chinese "A refreshing contribution to compiled, trans., and annotated oppression in Tibet and the atrocities the burgeoning literature on Ti- by Janice D. WiMis. 248 pp., 8 line he endured. bet, which remains notably (and re- drawings #ENBE $18. grettably) uninterested in the day-to- Here are the life stories of six great day lives of contemporary lay Ti- THE BOOK OF TIBETAN tantric masters from the Gelugpa betan."—Tibetan Review school of Tibetan Buddhism. In the ELDERS: Life Stories and These are the personal accounts of Gelugpa tradition there are many Wisdom of the Great twenty Tibetans who survived the tri- siddhas and Jan Willis has meticu- Spiritual Masters of Tibet als and tribulations of growing up lously presented the liberation life by Sandy Johnson. 288 pp., b&w outside their homeland. They are the stories of the first six lineage holders first generation raised in exile and liv- photos, 6 x 8", #BOTIEL $23.95 of the GandenOral Tradition, the sys- ing around the world. Their lives have Sandy Johnson travelled to gather tem of highest yoga tantric practice been extraordinary in terms of the the wisdom of spiritual masters of designed and developed by the great extremes of hardship they have un- Tibet. Incarnate teachers tell their Tsongkhapa dergone, and they have lived with a stories, Tibetan doctors share their sense of the unremitting tragedy im- secrets, oracles talk about what it is posed upon their nation by the Chi- like to be possessed—a rare docu- nese occupation. Their stories are full mentation of a special group of of humor and sadness and reflect teachers. FOREST RECOLLECTIONS: A GARLAND OF IMMORTAL THE GREAT KAGYU their enduring faith and their love and Wandering Monks in Twenti- WISH-FULFILLING TREES MASTERS respect for the Dalai Lama. BORN IN TIBET eth-Century Thailand by The Venerable Tsering Lama trans, by Khenpo Konchog by Chogyam Trungpa. 296 pp., 36 by Kamala Tiyavanich. 410 pp., 8 Jampal Zangpo, Trans, by Gyaltshen, ed. by Victoria DILGO KHYENTSE maps and charts #FORE $29.95 Sangye Khandro. 187 pp. 23 Huckenpahler. 240 pp. #GRKAMA photos, 18 line drawings, #BOTI RINPOCHE $15 During the first half of this century plates, 14 in color, #GAWIFU $14.95 by Editions Padmakara. 16 pp., 8 $15.95 Identified at the age of thirteen the forests of Thailand were home to This most inspiring, authentic and color and b&w photos, #DIKHRI important book is a timely shower months as a major reincarnation of wandering ascetic monks. They were In the snowy land of Tibet, six $9.95 that certainly quenches our thirst for an enlightened teacher, Chogyam Buddhists, but their brand of Bud- great mother monasteries uphold the knowledge of the early sages of the Trungpa underwent a period of inten- This book about Khyentse dhism found expression in living in doctrine of the Great Secret Kagyu lineage of Tibet, many of sive training in meditation, philoso- Rinpoche was published during the the forest and in contending with the Nyingmapa. In the east, the principal whose lives are unknown to phy, and fine arts, receiving full ordi- latter part of his life. The photos alone mental and physical challenges of monastery of these six is the glorious non-Tibetans. A golden treasure, this nation as a monk in 1958. He then are easily worth the price of the book- hunger, pain, fear, and desire. Com- and powerful Palyul. This book pre- single volume contains fascinating narrowly escaped the Chinese army let. You might want to buy two—one bining interviews and biographies sents a comprehensive explanation of life stories of many enlightened mas- in Tibet—this memoir concludes with to cut up for framing. with an exhaustive knowledge of ar- the Palyul tradition. Within this tra- chival materials and modern re- ters, who are important not only in his safe arrival in India and his life in dition, the Non-dual Great Seal the Kagyu lineage, but are the crown the West. THE DIVINE MADMAN: The sources, the author documents the Mahamudra-Great Perfection Ati monastic lives of three generations of Yoga and the Kama and Terma lin- jewels of the Buddhist world. Start- Sublime Life and Songs of forest-dwelling ascetics. eages are joined together as one great ing with Vajradhara and Shakyamuni Drukpa Kunley river of practice. H.H. Penor Buddha, the sources of the lineage, trans, by Keith Dowman. 161 pp., Rinpoche is the present head of the the book then expounds upon the 7 illus. #DIMA $12.95 FOUR LAM A& OF Nyingma lineage and the Palyul tra- outer and inner biographies of Kagyu This is the secret biography of one dition. lineage masters, including Tilopa, of Tibet's foremost saints who is DOLPO Naropa, Marpa, Milarepa, Atisha, greatly loved by Tibetans for his out- Gampopa and others."—Tulku rageous behavior and ribald humor Thondup Rinpoche. which were intended to awaken com- mon people and yogis alike from reli- gious dogmatism and egoic self-pos- session. He was recognized as an in- carnation of the great Mahasiddha, \J Saraha. JL " I i FINDING FREEDOM: liil.ii i . L^T' i.ij.'jLi.'.i WRITINGS FROM DEATH ■■ ■■'■■,■ ' ' ; : ROW ™r..s-fe> .- , by Jarvis Jay Masters. 179pp. HIDDEN TREASURES AND #FIFR $12.00 SECRET LIVES Finding Freedom is a critically by Michael Arts. 278 pp. #HITR acclaimed collection of prison stories FOUR LAMAS OF DOLPO: $19.95 cloth BUDDHIST MASTERS OF from Jarvis Jay Masters, an inmate Autobiographies of Four This is a study of the lives of ENCHANTMENT: The Lives who became a Buddhist on San Tibetan Lamas THE GREAT DISCIPLES OF Pemalingpa (1450-1521) and the Sixth and Legends of the Quentin's death row. His stories are ed. by David Snellgrove. 302 pp., THE BUDDHA: Their Lives, Dalai Lama. Pemalingpa was a Mahasiddhas poignant, sometimes hilarious, some- plus 46 b&w plates, fold-out map, Their Works, Their Legacy rediscoverer of hidden texts (terma) trans, by Keith Dowman, illus. times frightening, but always expose and an uncle of the Sixth Dalai Lama #FOLA $21. by Nyariaponika Thera and by Robert Beer. 208 pp., 6.5 x 9," the vicissitudes of despair and hope This Dalai Lama is best remembered This unusual volume presents the Hellmuth Hecker. 448 pp. 30 color plates, 26 line drawings, with the precision of an experienced for his rebellious life and love poetry. and wise observer. In these stories, autobiographies of four Tibetan la- #GRDIBU $29.95 October #BUMAEN $24.95 the reader is shown Jarvis' daily life, mas in the land of Dolpo, which was In this book, twenty-four of the HIS HOLINESS THE XVII These beautifully illustrated sto- a world where he meditates among part of Western Tibet. Three of them Buddha's most distinguished dis- ries of the Mahasiddhas, men and chaos and squalor, creates a mala out were born in the 16th century, and ciples are brought to life in ten chap- GYALWANG KARMAPA women who attained enlightenment of trouser thread and Tylenol tablets, one in the 17th. These life stories ters of rich narration. Drawn from a 18 pp., 25 photos, 9 x 14" #KAR and magical powers by both disre- and practices non-violence against all were dictated by the lamas them- wide range of Pali sources, the mate- $9.95 garding convention and penetrating odds. selves in response to the disciples' rial in these stories has never before This is a photo documentary of the to the core of life, reveal a way "It is a privilege and joy to read requests and one hand-written copy been assembled in a single volume. discovery and enthronement of the through human suffering into a spon- Jarvis Masters' account of his spiri- was preserved. Snellgrove's introduc- These stories sharpen our under- 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. It contains taneous and free state of oneness tual struggle to find freedom at the tion describes religious practices in standing of the Buddhist path through large, beautiful photos of His Holi- with the divine. edge of life. Everyone should read Dolpo—which are practically un- the people who fulfilled the early ness plus many other lamas, the pre- this book."— Robert Thurman changed for a thousand years. Buddhist ideals of human perfection. vious Karmapa and H.H. the Dalai Lama. B ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 35 KARMAPA: Urgyen Trinley Dorje by Ken Holmes. 152 pp., 18 color plates, 38 b&w photos and line drawings, 7 x 9" #KAURTR $22.95 Drawing on twenty-five years of experience close to the senior lamas of the Kagyu tradition, Ken Holmes presents extremely useful and not LIFE OF THE MAHASIDDHA always widely available information TILOPA on topics such as the Karmapa's lin- 86 pp. #LIMATI $9.95 eage, reincarnation, Tibet and Tibetan Thought to have been composed Buddhism. Contains photos of the in the 11th century by Marpa, this new incarnation, the 16th Karmapa account of the complete liberation of and other lamas. Tilopa is accompanied by a translit- eration of the original Tibetan text. KUNDUN: A Biography of the Family of the Dalai Lama by Mary Craig. 392 pp., 19 b&w THE LIFE OF HOUSE OF THE photos, #KUN $26 cloth TURQUOISE ROOF Mary Craig's portrayal is the first MARPA by Dorje Yuthok, trans. & edited to focus on the Dalai Lama's family— THE TRANSLATOR by Michael Harlin, foreword by his parents, four brothers, and two Heinrich Harrer. 330 pp., photos sisters. Her portraits of the Dalai J7*» «» ^ *S» .J* ff #HOTURO $16.95 Lama's siblings and their involvement gi^....-■■■-.•• . :,$m "...a superior book."—The Tibet in bringing the plight of the Tibetan t Journal people to the international scene are particularly compelling. This book is Mrs. Dorje Yuthok offers readers 5 an easy, enjoyable and informative MEMOIRS OF A TIBETAN LAMA a fascinating account of life in read— and it is not at all related to upper-class Lhasa. This frank autobi- the feature length film with the same by Lobsang Gyatso, translated and edited by Ven. Dr. ography of a noblewoman describes name. Gareth Sparham, 328 pp., #METILA $16.95 life in Lhasa before the Chinese oc- cupation. It is also a quiet, dignified A Tibetan patriot and unswerving follower of the Dalai Lama, Lobsang Gyatso emerges from these memoirs as a master story- description of women's status in the teller, a fearless social critic, and a devoted Buddhist monk. With family and the community. The au- unusual wit and realism he provides a picture of his country from thor possesses an insider's view of the LIFE OF MARPA THE highest government circles—both her TRANSLATOR the perspective of a common Tibetan, recounting his early life in Kham as a herder and rambunctious young monk, his travels to father and her husband were cabinet by the Nalanda Translation ministers, and her brother served as Lhasa, his life in one of Tibet's most famous monasteries, and his Committee. 320 pp. #LEMA $16 flight into exile. Lobsang Gyatso's story is about the hopes and prime minister. Her outlook on life is Marpa exemplifies the ideal of the aspirations of a man trying to live up to higher ideals while deal- grounded in the Buddhist practice person who devotes himself to spiri- ing openly with the pettiness and violence in the monasteries. It she learned as a close disciple of tuality without neglecting his worldly is also the story of the fall of Tibet seen through the eyes of a well-known lamas and spiritual teach- obligations. He was the student of ers. fearless patriot. Always outspoken, the problem with Tibetans, Naropa and teacher of Milarepa. This he writes, was their overblown belief in Buddhism and in the "Dorje Yuthok's book, rich in vi- biography paints a vivid picture of the specialness of their country. Al- gnettes of the quotidian life of Tibetan young Tibetan's three journeys to In- though he had only told his story aristocrats prior to the Chinese inva- dia to study the Buddhist teachings. as far as 1962 before he was mur- sion, reflects a sensitivity to readers' Despite many hardships, he mastered dered in 1997, the book consti- interests in finely drawn portraits of the tantric teachings, translated San- tutes a moving statement Tibetan social interaction, ritual ob- skrit texts into Tibetan and estab- against sectarianism and rigid servances, and material culture. lished the Kagyu lineage. conformity. In his life story, one Yuthok's detailed descriptions of sees the unique culture and the intimacies of family life deftly THE LIFE OF GAMPOPA: people of Tibet as they are, not convey the immediacy of her ex- THE LIFE OF MILAREPA the Incomparable Dharma as part of myth, and the record perience to readers."—Marcia by Lobsang Lhalungpa. 220 pp. Lord of Tibet of a life that embodied Bud- Calkowski, The Journal of Asian #LIMI $13.95 by Jampa Mackenzie Stewart, dhist truth. Studies Milarepa's life is the most beloved illus. by Eva van Dam, intro. by LOBSANG GYATSO was story of the Tibetan people and one born in south-eastern Tibet Lobsang P. Lhalungpa. 175 pp. of the greatest source books for the #LIGA $12.95 in 1928. He was an unusual contemplative life in all of the world's mix of the traditional and Here is the first complete life story literature. It presents the quest for the modern. He was an un- of Gampopa, the foremost disciple of spiritual perfection, tracing the path swerving follower of the Milarepa and forefather of the Kagyu of a great sinner who became a great Dalai Lama but scoffed at lineages. It is said that over 50,000 saint. It is also a powerful and graphic the posturing of incarnate disciples gathered around him after tale, full of magic, disaster, feuds, and lamas and never went to his enlightenment. Compiled from humor. public tantric teachings. He numerous Tibetan biographies, this was a product of Drepung Monastery but was not comprehensive and inspiring rendi- loved by Gelukpa luminaries. He never learned English and had tion highlights the extraordinary de- no interest in Dharma centers yet founded an Institute which at- tails of Gampopa's advanced medita- tracted a number of Western practitioners and academics. I GIVE YOU MY LIFE: tive experiences, and presents direct Lobsang Gyatso was murdered, in his room at the Buddhist The Autobiography of a insights into the practice and realiza- Dialectic Institute with two of his students, in the late winter of Western Buddhist Nun tion of Mahamudra. Beautiful draw- 1997. The motive is thought to involve his unswerving support for ings by Dutch artist Eva van Dam il- by Ayya Khema, trans, by Sherab the Dalai Lama's views. lustrate this compelling and moving Chodzin Kohn. 240 pp., 42 b&w tale. A history of the Kagyu lineage photos, #GIMYLI $22 cloth by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa supple- Ayya Khema (1923-1997) was the ments the story of Gampopa's life, THE LITTLE LAMA OF TIBET first Western woman to become a and provides the fullest possible pic- by Lois Raimondo. 40 pp., 41 color photos #LILATI $15.95 Theravadan Buddhist nun. She has ture of the development of the Kagyu This most impressive book on the present life of a prominent Tibetan tulku served as a model and inspiration for lineages of Tibetan Buddhism. women from all the Buddhist tradi- is a children's book about the new incarnation of Ling Rinpoche, the senior "J.M. Stewart has rendered a tutor of the Dalai Lama However, it is an inspiration for Tibetan Buddhists of tions. Though her renown as a teacher great service by collecting all the is widespread, few know the amazing any age—a fascinating look at the bright young boy who represents hope for available and often divergent in- the future of Tibet. details of her life before her monastic formation about Gampopa and ordination at the age of 58. She was a presenting a plausible synthesis THE LIFE OF SHABKAR: Jew in Berlin during the Nazi era, es- of known facts."—Georg Feuerstein Autobiography of a Tibetan caped to Scotland, moved to China, for Quest Magazine Yogin THE LrVES AND LIBERA- survived the Japanese invasion of "Comprehensive and inspir- The TION OF PRINCESS China, moved to California, travelled trans, by Matthieu Ricard, intro. ing."—Midwest Book Review Lives MANDARAVA: The Indian the Amazon, studied in Boliva, built a by the Dalai Lama. 650 pp. #LISH power plant in Pakistan and created $24.95 and Consort of Padmasambhava the first Australian organic farm. Af- The Life ofShabkar has long been Liberation trans, by Lama Chonam & ter meeting spiritual teachers in India, recognized by Tibetans as a master of Sangye Khandro. 224 pp., her Buddhist practice began. work about a Tibetan yogi. Follow- Princess #LILIPR $16.95 ing his inspired youth and early train- Mand.irava This traditional biography re- JOURNEY TO ENLIGHTEN- ing in Amdo in the 1800's under the counts Princess Mandarava's MENT: The Life and World of guidance of several extraordinary struggles and triumphs as a Buddhist Buddhist masters, Shabkar Tsodruk Khyentse Rinpoche, Spiritual u»«MHwi master over many lifetimes. A role Rangdrol devoted himself to years of model for practitioners of tantric Teacher from Tibet solitary meditation. With determina- Buddhism, she was the principal con- text selections & photos by tion, he mastered the most esoteric sort of Padmasambhava before he in- Mallhieu Ricard. 152 pp., 11x9 Dzogchen practices. He then wan- troduced tantric Buddhism to Tibet. 1/2", 130 color photos, #JOEN $45 dered far and wide over the Hima- Mandarava is a powerful figure, and cloth (see Art & Photography) layan region living his realization. her story will entertain and inspire. 36 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG U SNOW LION SPRING'99 NEWSLETTER LORD OF THE DANCE, The MYLIFEANDLrvTES: Autobiography of Chagdud The Story of a Tibetan Tulku Incarnation 246 pp. #LODAB $16.95 by Khyongla Rato, ed. by Joseph OLD PATH WHITE CLOUDS Chagdud Tulku is a great teacher Campbell. 280 pp. #LILI $14.95 of the Vajrayana tradition, an accom- Never before has there been a WALKINQ IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE BUDDHA plished yogi and a man of compas- book by a Tibetan to describe with by Thich Nhat Hanh. 600 pp, 40 drawings #OLPAWH $25 sion. This account of his childhood such care the monastic life and disci- in Tibet, where his mother was one plines, the great Buddhist monaster- of Tibet's five supreme female real- ies, temples, hermitages and moun- —i ization holders, tells of his training as tain retreats. In 1928, Khyongla Rato ■HA.KIM5 NTHE KICnann IV irt !«JIV*iv a tulku. His life is a rich weaving of was recognized as the reincarnation spiritual insight, high adventure and of the ninth Khyongla of Tibet. For dsilpfifl Tibetan culture as it was transplanted over three decades, he lived as a into the refugee communities of In- monk, studying at the most famous Ill • ' ■■ dia and Nepal. He is presently the monasteries in Tibet. Khyongla Rato head of a major center in California. escaped with the Dalai Lama to settle in India and eventually in New York. THE LOTUS-BORN: The Life Story of Padmasambhava by Yeshe Tsogyal, foreword by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse. 264 pp. #LOBOP$20 This biography of Tibetan Buddhism's founder, Padma- sambhava (755-797), was written by his most important female student. A combination of history and legend, This is a biography of the Buddha the book narrates the story of this drawn directly from 24 Pali, Sanskrit, outstanding spiritual person and also and Chinese sources, and retold by contains instructions and advice that Thich Nhat Hanh in his inimitable and he gave for future generations. In- beautiful style. It traces the Buddha's cluded is a commentary by Tsele life, slowly and gently over the course Natsok Rangdrol, a seventeenth of 80 years and 600 pages, partly -century author. through the eyes of Svasti, the buffalo LUNGTA #10: THE LIVES OF boy who provided kusha grass for the Buddha's enlightenment cushion, and THE PANCHEN LAMAS partly through the eyes of the Buddha 35 pp. b&w photographs, PORTRAIT OF A DALAI himself. It brings to life the story of magazine format #LUN $7.95 LAMA: The Life and Times of the Buddha in a most vibrant way. This magazine, published by the the Great Thirteenth Amne Machen Institute, is a forum devoted to articles and essays that by Sir Charles Bell. 460 pp. contribute to the study and preserva- #PODALA $22.95 tion of Tibetan secular and religious The author was the British politi- REINCARNATION: TIBET IS MY COUNTRY: An culture—and provides a wide range cal representative to Tibet during the The Boy Lama Autobiography of Thubten r of views and opinions. 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I] lift MANN HEKSfc kept a close friendship with Thubten founded many Buddhist centers in A political prison—the infamous Norbu and together they wrote this the West. Osel Hita Torres is destined Siddhartha QinchengNo.l. THE RAINMAKER: The autobiography of Norbu's own life to become one of the most important and the last decades of free Tibet's Story of Venerable Ngagpa and unusual spiritual leaders of our history. Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche time. It is also a riveting account of by Marsha Woolf& Karen Blanc. reincarnation and Tibetan Buddhism. TIBET: MY STORY 106 pp., 19 color photos plus by Jetsun Pema. 304pp. #TIMYST other illustrations, #RA $16.95 THE SECRET LIVES OF m $24.95 cloth This is the life story of one of ALEXANDRA DAVID-NEEL: SIDDHARTHA Jetsun Pema, younger sister of Tibet's foremost spiritual practitio- A Biography of the Explorer by Hermann Hesse, trans, by H.H. the Dalai Lama, presents an au- ners who is famous for his ability to of Tibet and Its Forbidden Joachim Neugroschel. 176 pp. #SI tobiographical account of Tibet be- summon and stop rain. In Tibet, he Practices $5.95 fore the Chinese occupation. She pre- meditated in caves and remote places by Barbara and Michael Foster. sents her story from her childhood, and was dependent on the support of Siddhartha is the story of a young growing up with her brother in pre- local people who he helped by sum- 329 pp., 26 b&w photos, 2 maps, Brahman's search for ultimate reality invasion Tibet, to her work today as ^% moning and preventing rain—very #SELIAL $32.50 cloth after meeting with the Buddha. His quest takes him from a life of profli- a minister in the Tibetan government. important in a country where drought Alexandra David-Neel was the first gacy to ascetisism, through sensual She provides a first-hand account of and violent hailstorms are major di- European to explore Tibet at a time love, wealth and fame to the painful some of the most turbulent years in sasters. Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche was when foreigners were banned. In Ti- MASTERS OF struggles with his son and the ulti- her country's history as well as docu- often asked by the Dalai Lama to help bet and Sikkim, she lived among her- MAHAMUDRA: Songs and mate wisdom of renunciation. menting the ongoing work for a free with the weather during large out- mits and shamans, bandits and pil- Histories of the Eighty-Four Tibet. door teachings. grims. She had a torrid love affair with Buddhist Siddhas the handsome Maharajah of Sikkim SKY DANCER: The Secret by Keith Bowman. 454 pp. and studied with a genuine master in Life and Songs of the Lady THE TWELVE DEEDS: A #MAMA $21.95 the Himalayas. David-Neel knew first- Yeshe Tsogyel Brief Life Story of Tonpa hand the Tibet of magic and mystery, These eighty-four masters who led by Keith Bowman, fore, by Shenrab, the Founder of the unconventional lives include some of the secret mystical practices of Ti- Bon Religion betan Buddhism including out-of- Trinley Norbu Rinpoche, the greatest Buddhist teachers: trans, by Sangye Tandar, ed. by body travel, telepathy, vampiric Sha- illustrations by Eva van Bam. Tilopa, Naropa, and Marpa among 400 pp., indexes, #SKDA $18.95 Richard Guard. #TWDE $5 them. Keith Dowman translated their manism, and tantric sex. (see Women & Buddhism) Tonpa Shenrab, the founder of songs of realization and the legends Bon, was the first Buddha to appear about them and gives a commentary TALES OF UNCLE TOMPA: in the Kaliyuga with the express pur- on each of the Great Adepts. THE TEACHER: Eleven The Legendary Rascal of pose of relieving the sufferings of sen- Tibet Aspects of Guru Rinpoche tient beings. Portrayed are the major MASTERS OF MEDITATION by Rinjing Borje, illus. by 23 pp. #TE $2.95 events of Tonpa Shenrab's life, includ- AND MIRACLES: The This little book reproduces ing his compassionate and miracu- REBORN IN THE WEST: Addison Smith. 88 pp. #TAUNTO Longchen Nyingthig Lineage $13.95 woodblock images of Padmasambhava lous deeds and death. The Reincarnation Masters of Tibetan Buddhism For those whose knowledge of Ti- in his eleven forms or aspects. A re- by Vicki Mackenzie. 213 pp. bet is limited to monasteries and man- ally great book for the price! by Tulku Thondup. 478 pp. #REWE $13.95 #MAMEMI $35 cloth tras, here is a fresh glance at Tibetan Among the wealth of information folklore—delightful, whimsical and Lively biographies of 34 important that currently fuels the reincarnation decidely bawdy. Conman, prankster, masters in the Nyingma lineage of the debate, there is one story that tow- and playboy, Uncle Tompa's exploits Longchen Nyingthig. Beginning with THE WARRIOR SONG OF KING GESAR ers above the rest. For the first time outwit the vain and the greedy and Garap Dorje, these stories convey ex- "reincarnation masters" (tulkus) are turn the tables on those who take by Bouglas Penick, foreword by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, intro. by emplary lives led in monasteries, appearing in the West. Vicki advantage of others. A beloved rogue, Tulku Thondup Rinpoche. 176 pp., 6 illus., #WASOKI $16.95 mountains, woods, and caves—lives Mackenzie seeks them out and tells he's the hero of the "little man" who This is the epic tale in verse and prose of the legendary Tibetan warrior of great austerity and dedication, su- their stories—how they were identi- wishes to get even with the rich and king, Gesar of Ling. Born into harsh circumstances at a time of decline, Gesar perb humility and peace, profound fied and what their mission is. Nine powerful. succeeded in becoming ruler of Ling. Embodying the Buddhist teachings, he learning and wisdom, amazing western tulkus are presented. subdued demonic lords who sought to undermine and enslave people's minds. miracles and joy. S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 37 HILDREN'S CORNER A DOG'S TOOTH EXPLORE TIBET by W.W. Rowe, illus. by Chris by the Junior Museum Staff of Banigan. 32 pp., 31 color the Newark Museum. 32 pp., 9 x illustrations, 8 1/2 x 11" #DOTO 12," #EXTI $9.95 $12.95 cloth, for children ages This is an activity book that was 5-13 developed as part of Newark In this adventurous retelling of the Museum's project "Tibet: The Living classic Tibetan tale of the power of Tradition." Explore Tibet introduces faith, a young man is asked by his Tibetan culture—exploring unknown dying mother obtain a sacred relic to places, meeting new people, and see- help her. He fails to do this and in- ing different ways of life are child- stead deceivingly brings her a tooth hood joys. Hands-on activities, stories from the skeleton of a dog. He tells and illustrations offer something for her it is the Buddha's tooth. BUDDHA STORIES every child—meet a Tibetan family, This version humorously recreates by Demi. 28 pp., gold line construct a festival tent, make Ti- the wily son's schemes. It movingly drawings and text on cobalt blue betan food, play a karma board game, conveys how the mother's strong paper, 10 1/4" square, #BUST negotiate a mandala maze, and more! faith has the power to fulfill her $16.95 Ages 3-10. dreams in spite of the son's deceit. Eleven Jataka tales, each illumined The result is a suspenseful story that with golden illustrations make this an THE FOURTEENTH DALAI captivates and inspires readers of all excellent book for kids and adults. LAMA: Spiritual Leader of ages. The illustrations, which trans- port the reader to Tibet and India, are Tibet a miracle of lively imagination in THE BUDDHA'S QUESTION by Whitney Stewart. 128 pp., 53 themselves. Highly recommended. by W.W. Rowe, Illus. by Pamlyn b&w and color photos and line Grider. 24 pp., 8.5 x 11," #BUQU drawings, ages 10 to 17, THE RABBIT & THE TIQERDILE ,^g^li§l^y>^ $9.95 #FODALA $17.95 cloth (see Queen Videhi of Rajagaha asks the Biography) by W.W Rowe, illus. by Chris Banigan. Ages 4-10,32 pp., 8 Buddha to teach four hundred chil- Whitney Stewart recounts the x 10", #RATI $8.95 dren about awareness and love. In Dalai Lama's fascinating life story. This past-life story of the Bud- reply, the Buddha recounts his previ- ous life experience as a plumeria tree. dha explains why we can see the THE GOLDEN GOOSE KING: image of a rabbit on the face of the This tree painfully witnesses the cruel A Tale Told by the Buddha moon. When the god Sakra tested deceptions of a heron upon forty fish and a wise and crafty crab. Though by Judith Ernst. 32 pp., color four animals, only the rabbit AMY AND GULLY IN showed true compassion and self- helpless to intervene, the compas- illustrations, 8 3/4x11 1/2", RAINBOWLAND less generosity. In this exciting ad- sionate tree takes vows with #GOGOKI $19.95 cloth by W.W. Rowe, illus. by Adam aptation of the tale, Sakra assumes far-reaching consequences. Jataka The virtues of loyalty, courage and Chow. Ages 5-10,96 pp., illus., ■wvj,.".., ;=IA a frightening form—half tiger, half Tales, or past-life stories of the Bud- friendship are set forth in this story crocodile. During their jungle ad- #AMGU $5.95 dha, teach wisdom and compassion. of a wise golden goose, king of 94,000 ventures, the selfish failings of the "This captivating book reads This beautifully-illustrated, rhymed geese dwelling near Benares. The fox, monkey, and weasel are humor- like a thriller. Amy and Gully version makes the story enjoyable for goose was the Buddha in a past life— ously revealed. (brother and sister) are playing in a children ages 5-10. and his wise teachings serve to guide Beautiful full-color illustrations dusty attic when a sudden, fierce "The Buddha's Question has been a king, his wife and the readers of this bring the story magically to life. It wind transports them to a grassy hill- a nightly favorite. We read it at bed- lovely story. Excellent illustrations. is delightful to read aloud: the ani- side in Rainbowland. There they meet time over and over. I marvel at its For ages 6-12 and their parents. Win- mals can be identified by character- a magical monk dressed in Buddhist beauty and heart-wrenching mes- ner of the 1996 Skipping Stones Book istic noises or sounds. robes who sends them on a quest for sage. It is so well done."—a cus- Award. the wishing stone that was stolen by tomer "An endearing tale of trust and generosity."—NAPRA ReVIEW Wogda, the witch. The children dis- HER FATHER'S GARDEN cover special qualities within them- THE DALAI LAMA: A selves that are needed to overcome by Janet Brooke. 40 pp., 8.5 x 11", Biography of the Tibetan threatening situations. They learn to 20 color illus., #HEFAGA $12.95 be courageous, nonviolent, and to Spiritual and Political In a village high above the clouds THE LAND OF SNOWS #MEWICH $14.95 practice loving kindness."—Mindful Leader where people are unhappy and noth- by Christopher Gibb. 93 pp., A practical handbook, for parents Parenting (for the Spirtual Enrich- by Demi, fore, by H.H. the Dalai ing grows, a little girl dreams of a gar- many illustrations and photos, and teachers wanting to develop con- ment of Children and Parents) Lama. 32 pp., 10 x 10" #DALADE den behind her father's house. 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Beautifully illustrated in cartoon This is the story of Prince known spiritual figures. Siddhartha and how he became Bud- style, this is a delightful adventure THE LIFE OF BUDDHA: story of a Tibetan boy who dreams dha, the Awakened One. Beautiful From Prince Siddhartha to that he becomes king. It is a tradi- full-color illustrations depict each tional folktale from Tibet. Ages 5 and Buddha major life event in Siddhartha's devel- up. Royalties help provide education DHARMA FAMILY by George Hulskramer, illus. opment. Ages 4 and up. and health-care for the author's home TREASURES: Sharing Bijay Raj Shaky a & Raju Babu in Eastern Tibet. 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Ti- accurate translations of the Root and intro. & trans, by Jeffrey evant to Tibetan medicine including betan medicine is delicately respon- Explanatory Tantras, two works of Hopkins with Dorje Yuthok. 282 the chakras and psychic channels and sive to patients' complete symptom such fundamental importance in the pp. #TIARLO $14.95 patterns—no complaint being disre- Tibetan medical system that they are energies; the causes of disease and "The work is extremely relevant garded. Its wide variety of curative commonly memorised by medical stu- types of illnesses and diagnosis; mind for the modern Western reader. techniques are clearly explained in dents."—The Dalai Lama and mental disorders; diet and treat- Hopkins' sensitivity to women's is- ments. Then he shows how Tibetan this book. 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Ti- monastic medical school at Chakpori This book will appeal to anyone in- by Anne Hubbell Maiden betan scholar Ian Baker explains the in Lhasa created The Blue Beryl trea- terested in current scholarship in the The tise which integrates Tibetan and Edie FarweU. 224 pp. artistic, spiritual and curative aspects field of Tibetan Medicine or the issues medicine's complex and diverse wis- #TIARPA $16.95 Tibetan Art of the paintings. surrounding the transfer of culturally An invaluable guide for dom into a coherent body of knowl- different medical systems. parents, those interested in edge visually presented in 76 brilliant Parenting THE TIBETAN BOOK OF paintings. 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The first three units are devoted to recognition and TIBETAN "What an impressive produc- clear and can be purchased from pronunciation of the Tibetan alphabet and its combinations in syl- QUADRISYLLABICS, tion! It is a superb piece of Snow Lion. lables and words. With unit four, vocabulary and grammatical pat- work."—Richard Hayes, Dept. of terns are introduced in situational dialogues. Each dialogue is fol- PHRASES & IDIOMS by Acharya Sangye T. Naga & Religous Studies, McGill University A SANSKRIT-ENGLISH lowed by extensive drills repeating the vocabulary and grammatical Tsepak Rigzin. 264 pp. #TIQUPH DICTIONARY patterns in different contexts thereby teaching how to use the lan- guage creatively. The exceptionally clear voices in the dialogues and $18 TRANSLATING BUDDHISM byM. Monier-Williams. 1369 pp., drills are both male and female indigenous Tibetans. 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S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 41 OCIAL ACTION, HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT, & POLITICS BITTER WINDS: A Memoir ENGAGED BUDDHIST IN EXILE FROM THE LAND ISLAM IN TIBET & The of My Years in China's Gulag READER OF SNOWS Illustrated Narrative: by Harry Wu & Carolyn ed. by Arnold Kotler. 264 pp. by John Avedon. 391 pp. TIBETAN CARAVANS Wakeman. 290 pp. #BIWI $14.95 #ENBURE $18 #EXLASN $16 by Abdul Wahid Radhu, Dr. In 1960, Harry Wu, a senior at Engaged Buddhist Reader repre- This new edition has the extensive William Stoddart, Jose Ignacio Beijing's Geology Institute, was ar- sents the "cream" of sixty works, of- "An Interview with The Dalai Lama" Cabezon, fore. byH.H. the Dalai rested by Chinese authorities and, fering a comprehensive range of per- by John Avedon. Lama, preface by Marco Pallis, without ever being formally charged spectives and insights on socially en- "The detailed life stories trans, by Jane Casewit, ed. by or tried, spent the next nineteen years gaged Buddhism. Contributors in- Avedon recounts are nothing Gray Henry. 312 pp., 33 b&w in hellish prison labor camps. Re- clude the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat short of stunning."—Denver Post photos, 2 maps, #ISTI $24.95 leased in 1979, he came to the US. De- Hanh, Shunryu Suzuki, Maha This is a well-written record of the termined to expose the truth of the Ghosananda, Joanna Macy, Jack destruction of an ancient civilization, "Traditional Tibetan life was a rich gulag, he returned to China in 1991 Kornfield. Robert Aitken, Peter and of the reconstruction abroad of tapestry woven of several strands, of with a "60 Minutes" news crew. Pos- Matthiessen, Stephen Batchelor, Rob- Tibetan culture. which one was Islam. This is the first ing as a US businessman buying ert Thurman, and many others. "No cultural and political saga work to make this aspect of Tibetan prison goods, he risked his life by of our time is more terrible, com- culture and society known through a narrative that is authentic."—Seyyed smuggling a hidden camera into the FESTIVALS OF TIBET pelling and inspiring. Avedon has camps and capturing on film haunt- Hossein Nasr by Tsepak Rigzin. 70 pp. #FETI thoroughly searched it out and pre- ing images of life behind those forbid- Professor Cabezon writes on Is- $8.95 sented it colorfully and with moral ding walls. force."—Boston Globe lam, followed by "Buddhist and Is- The yearly cycle of festivals Tibet- lamic Viewpoints of Ultimate Reality" ans enjoy are described in their his- INDIA & TIBET by Dr. William Stoddart. "Tibetan BUDDHISM IN CONTEMPO- torical and Buddhist context. A valu- by Sir Francis Younghusband. Caravans" describes centuries-old RARY TIBET: Religious able way to understand the Tibetan 409 pp. #INTI $14.95 NOW trading business between India, Cen- Revival and Cultural Identity traditions and to know what Tibetans $10.00 tral Asia and Tibet and the interplay ed. by Melvyn Goldstein & like to celebrate. Francis Younghusband provides a between Islam and Buddhism. Matthew Kapstein. 235 pp., 3.7 detailed and very revealing account b&w photos, #BUCOTI $15.95 HIGH PEAKS, PURE EARTH: of British-Indian relations with Tibet THE KINGDOMS OF GU GE Four leading specialists in Tibetan Collected Writings on from the time of Warren Hastings in PU HRANG (According to anthropology and religion conducted Tibetan History and Culture the 1770s to 1910, with special empha- mNga' ris rgyal rabs by Gu ge sis on the British Mission to Lhasa in IN THE PRESENCE OF MY case studies in Tibet. They observed by Hugh Richardson. 790 pp., 104 mkhan chen Ngag dbang the revival of the Buddhist heritage 1904. He gives information on Tibetan ENEMIES: Memoirs of b&w photos, maps, index, grags pa) in monastic communities and among domestic and international relations, Tibetan Nobleman Tsipon #HIPEPU $40 lay persons at popular pilgrimages enabling the reader to gain a deeper Shuguba by Roberto Vitali. 642 pp. Tibetan and festivals. Demonstrating how Hugh Richardson is an authority understanding of British Imperial re- by Sumner Carnahan with Lama text included, #KIGUGE $35.00 that revival must contend with ten- on Tibet, its history and culture. As lations with Tibet which was based Kunga Rinpoche, intro. by R. This study of the kingdoms of Gu the last British diplomat to serve sions between the Chinese state and primarily on trade. 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TIBET RESOURCE DIREC- is known—the region of Tibet visited to Tibetan Studies. Topics: the crucial high official from the Dalai Lama's by Atisha in the eleventh-century. TORY 1995 and formative phase of Tibet's history government, reveals information that Entire genealogies of dynasties, po- in the seventh to ninth centuries; later by the International Campaign was concealed for over three de- litical and religious events, the foun- history to the twentieth century, in- for Tibet. #INTTRE $7 cades. Shuguba recounts the Chinese dation of temples, codes of lay and cluding a number of important stud- A pocket-sized directory contain- invasion and Tibetan military resis- religious laws issued by rulers, and On Sale! tance against overwhelming odds; the ies of the Chinese and Western in- ing over 500 addresses, telephone/ narrative accounts are presented. bombings, executions, and massa- BUDDHIST ECONOMICS: volvement in Tibet; Tibetan Precis, a fax/e-mail and contacts for the Ti- cres; the deaths of his wife and daugh- A Middle Way for the previously classified publication sum- betan government in exile, Tibet sup- marizing British relations with Tibet; ter, and his own nineteen-year impris- Marketplace port groups, International NGO's, etc. the author's testimonies and recollec- onment. by Prayudh A. Payutto. 102 pp. tions of life in traditional Tibet. #BUEC $14.95 NOW $10.00 P.A. Payutto, one of Thailand's A HISTORY OF MODERN foremost Buddhist scholars, chal- TIBET, 1913-1951: The lenges the misconception that Bud- Demise of the Lamaist State dhism is only for renunciants by out- lining an ethically Buddhist approach by Melvyn Goldstein. 898 pp. to economics. Production, consump- #HIMOTI $32.50 tion and other economic activities are This is a valuable book in its pre- not to be treated as ends.in them- sentation of a large number of histori- selves but as means to the ultimate cal documents that reveal the play of development of individual and social forces at the time leading up to the well-being. Buddhist Economics pro- Chinese invasion of Tibet. It is vides guidelines for ethically respon- well-researched even though it has sible money-making. been criticized for its viewpoint on the events it documents. "Brilliant..the only complete pic- ture of what occurred in Tibet in the last century. Unlike Tibetan writings on the subject (an exception being A Political History of Tibet), it does not gloss over the failure of the Tibetans to comprehend the situation into which they walked, step-by-step, that culminated in the loss of Tibet in the 1950s."—Glenn H. Mullin HISTORY OF THE "WHITE CRYSTAL" {Shel dkar chos fyyung): Religion and Politics of Southern La Stod translated by Pasang Wangdu and Hildegard Diemberger, in THE QOLDEN YOKE DEMYSTIFYING TIBET: cooperation with Guntram Unlocking the Secrets of the Hazod. 175 pp., 8.5 by 12", 29 The Legal Cosmology of Land of the Snows color plates, maps, Tibetan text, by Lee Feigon. 241 pp., 21 photos b&w plates, #HIWHCR $58.00 Buddhist Tibet and illus, #DETI $27.95 cloth Presents a view of the evolution of by Rebecca French. 528 pp, 64 b&w photos, 16 drawings, Tibetan society from ancient clans to An authoritative and up-to-date 3 maps, 7 x 10", #GOYO $37.50 cloth aristocratic families, and eventually view of the history and culture of Ti- to the monastic institutions of the bet. Lee Feigon, chair of the East This is the first elaboration of the legal cultural and ideo- time when the Fifth Dalai Lama es- logical dimensions of precommunist Tibetan jurisprudence, a Asian Studies Dept. at Colby College, tablished his' rule throughout Tibet. unique legal system that maintains its secularism within a thor- examines the country behind the The text was compiled in 1732 by oughly Buddhist setting. Rebecca French reconstructs the Ti- myths to locate the origins of mod- Ngag dbang skal ldan rgya mtsho of betan legal system as a series of layered narratives from the ern Tibet and to sort out its contro- Shel dkar monastery in southern La people who participated in the daily operation of law in Tibet versial relationship with China. His stod. The author outlined the history prior to 1959. The practice of law in this unique legal World book brings the Tibetan issues into of the area of southern La stod, of its ranged from the fantastic use of oracles in the search for evi- the mid 90s—a good read. lords, and of the monastery, whose dence to the more mundane presentation of cases in court. early abbots adhered to the Sakya tradition. «»• 42 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG OC1AL ACTION, HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT, & POLITICS A STRANGE LIBERATION: TIBET: THE FACTS, A Tibetan Lives in Chinese Report Prepared by the Hands Scientific Buddhist Associa- Three books on the environment of Tibet by David Patt. 270 pp. #STLI tion for The United Nations $12.95 Commission on Human "...an intensely moving account Rights of the plight of the Tibetans."— 384 pp., 17 photos and illus. #TIFA The Tibet Journal $10.50 David Patt presents the inspiring and unforgettable accounts of two This is an unbiased and powerful account of China's invasion and oc- Tibetans who tell what it was like to be in Chinese hands during thirty cupation of Tibet, and China's con- years of Chinese occupation. tinuing campaign to obliterate Ti- Ama Adhe, now a well-known betan religion, culture and national spokeswoman for the Tibetan cause, identity. Accepted as a standard ref- erence, it is a "must read" for all those was born in Eastern Tibet to a family interested in Tibet. PRISONERS OF SHANGRI- of nomadic farmers. A teenager when LA: Tibetan Buddhism and the Chinese arrived, she witnessed the West the first overtures of the communists TIBET OUTSIDE THE TAR by Donald S. Lopez., 283pp. in Tibetan communities and recalls by Steven D. Marshall and the events that followed. #PRSH $25.00 cloth SALE! $15.00 Susette Tement Cooke (The "Her story is incredible."—Bud- Alliance for Research in Tibet). To the Western imagination, Tibet dhism Now evokes the exotic, the spiritual, and, CDROM#TIOUTA$10 since its invasion by China, the politi- Tenpa Soepa was a government This unprecedented report con- On Sale! cal. Prisoners of Shangri-La is a pro- official intimately involved in organiz- tains 2700 pages of text, hundreds of vocative analysis of the romance of ing the flight of the Dalai Lama from photographs, tables, charts, and maps TREES & SHRUBS Tibet, a romance that, even as it is in- Lhasa in 1959. In the dramatic story of the half of Tibetan land and people voked by Tibetan lamas living in ex- of his escape, eventual capture and that China has designated "Tibetan OF NEPAL AND ile, ultimately imprisons those who years of imprisonment, he presents a autonomous," but severed from "Ti- THE HIMALAYAS seek the goal of Tibetan independence vivid picture of the fall of Tibet. bet" and submerged under four Chi- from Chinese occupation. Lopez ex- nese provinces. The entire report, by Adrian & Jimmie Storrs. 367 plores the mirror-lined cultural laby- A STUDY OF TIBETAN complete with images and graphics, pp., 650 b&w and color photos, rinths that have been created by Tibet- PAPER MONEY (With a has been presented in Adobe's easy- #TRSHNE $25 NOW $17.50 to-use Acrobat Reader software. ans, Tibetophiles, and Tibetologists. Critical Bibliography) The Nepal Himalaya is home to There is a full search index. Photo- many thousands of plant varieties. by Wolfgang Bertsch. 93pp. Color graphic images can be zoomed into This comprehensive guide to the plates/b&w photos #STTIPA with startling detail. trees and shrubs of this region will A SEASON $10.95 "A fantastic tool for anyone be of interest to anyone that enjoys TO PURGE Paper money was introduced into who wants to research Tibet—or knowing about plant life. Many spe- Religious Repression in Tibet: Tibet in the early 20th century and go to Tibet—revealing what is actu- cies are described, classified, posi- comprises some of the most attrac- ally happening in Tibet now. Replete tioned in the vertical stratification tive banknotes among world curren- with photographic, demographic and of plants and their uses discussed. cies past and present. This book political information in a thorough serves as a catalog of all major types historical framework."—Prof. Jeffrey of Tibetan paper money, and includes Hopkins color plates, black-and-white photos, a description of Tibetan print seals, •IT: ENDURING SPL. and a critical and comprehensive bib- EXPLOITED LAND liography. The Tibolaii TIBET Umpire in Enduring Central Asia Spirit, A SEASON TO PURGE: Exploited Religious Repression in Tibet Land A Report by the International " ^£f£ Campaign for Tibet. 102 pp. #SEPU $5 This is the latest report on religious repression in Tibet and includes a dis- TEARS OF THE LOTUS: Accounts of Tibetan Resis- cussion of the Panchen Lama. A nec- by Robert Apte & Andres Edwards. 192 pp., 48 color photos, tance to the Chinese Inva- essary read for anyone interested in 8.5 x 8.5", #TTENSP $29.95 the preservation of Tibetan Buddhism. sion, 1950-62 Shows how the environment of Tibet impacts the culture and by Roger E. McCarthy. 312 pp., 14 THE TIBETAN EMPIRE IN presents a compelling picture of Tibet's ongoing ecological struggle SEEDS OF PEACE: A b&w photos, 3 maps, #TELOT which resulted from the Chinese occupation. Photos and descrip- Buddhist Vision for Renewing $48.50 cloth CENTRAL ASIA tions of Tibet's unspoiled wilderness are interwoven with the Society As a CIA officer, Roger McCarthy by Christopher Beckwith. 290 pp. country's nomadic and farming traditions and the wisdom gath- #TTEMAS $18.95 by Sulak Sivaraksa, foreword by trained members of the Tibetan resis- ered over the centuries. The overall picture makes it clear that what H.H. the Dalai Lama, preface by tance in the late 1950s. Roger tells the This narrative history of the Ti- happens in Tibet has direct bearing on the environmental balance betan Empire in Central Asia from of the world. Thich Nhat Hanh. 133 pp. #SEPE story of the Tibetan resistance, the role of Tibetans who collaborated about 600-866 AD depicts the $12 with the Chinese invaders, the unfor- struggles of the great Tibetan, Turkic, "Sulak Sivaraksa is one of the givable Chinese brutalities, excesses, Arab, and Chinese powers for domi- heroes of our time. To the soul and and deceits, and the sorry role of the nance over the Silk Road lands that Earth-destroying religions of consum- Free World—the United Nations and connected Europe and East Asia. It erism, greed, and exploitation, he that of Prime Minister Nehru—when elucidates Tibet's role in the conflict brings deep wisdom and refreshingly Tibet desperately needed help. over Central Asia. sane alternatives."—Joanna Macy WILDLIFE Wildlife TIBET AND THE BRITISH TIBETAN HISTORIES: of the SKY BURIAL OF THE RAJ: The Frontier Cadre A Bibliography of Tibetan- by Blake Kerr, photos by John Tibetan Steppe 1904-1947 Language Historical Works TIBETAN Ackerly, foreword by H.H, the by Alex Mckay. 293 pp. #TTBR by Dan Martin. 295 pp. #TTHI Dalai Lama, intro. by Heinrich STEPPE $49.00 cloth NOW $35.00 $45.00 cloth Harrer. 186 pp. #SKBU $12.95 by George B. SchaUer (see Adventure & Travel) More than one hundred British-In- This bibliography, over ten years dian officials lived and worked in Ti- in the making and numbering over 374 pp., 55 b&w bet during the years 1904-1947. Fol- seven hundred items, attempts to pro- photos, 26 maps, 65 THE STATUS OF TIBET: lowing Colonel Younghusband's 1903- vide for the first time a. comprehen- tables, 36 other illus. sive listing in chronological sequence History, Rights, and Pros- 1904 mission to Lhasa, these officers #WiTIST $55 cloth. pects in International Law and their supporting staff were of Tibetan language works belonging to the typical historical genres that by Michael C. van Walt van posted in central and southern Tibet, George B. SchaUer have evolved between the 11th cen- Praag. 450 pp. #STTI $26.95 cloth and, after 1936-1937, at the British Mission in Lhasa This ground-break- tury and the present. Included are not This study reviews the history of ing work examines the character, only the dates and details of compo- Tibet from its unification in the sev- role, and influence those who formed sition or publication, authorship and The author is the Director of Science for International Programs enth century to its present disputed a small, distinct, group of Tibetan spe- title, but also references to the bur- for the Wildlife Conservation Society in New York. He is the author incorporation into the People's Re- cialists: 'the Tibet cadre'. These men geoning secondary literature in other of The Year of the Gorilla, The Serengeti Lion, The Last Panda, public of China. A definitive record were diplomatic representatives of languages. An extensive index of and most recently, Tibet's Hidden Wilderness. Since 1985, with his of the legal status of Tibet, the book the Raj, but they were also scholars, proper names, titles and subjects in Tibetan and Chinese co-workers, he has surveyed the flora and provides the basis for understanding spies, and empire-builders, who not English alphabetical order maximizes fauna the vast and remote Tibetan steppe. This is the first detailed the unresolved Sino-Tibetan conflict only influenced events in Tibet but the value of the bibliography as a tool look at its natural history. and its importance among the also shaped our modern understand- for easy reference. broader issues of Asian politics. ing of that land. S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SNOW LION 43 OCIAL ACTION, HISTORY, ENVIRONMENT, & POLITICS TIBET THROUGH TRIGG IN TIBET DISSIDENT CHINESE 64pp.#TRTIB$6.95. TIBETAN EYES: Essays on TRIGG in Tibet is a series of topi- Self-Determination cal cartoons from The Hongkong I ffl NATION ed. by Changqing Cao & Standard, a daily newspaper. The A History of Tibetan Nationalism James Seymour. 160 pp. #TITHDI creator of the series uses satire, 0^1 and Sino-Tibetan Relations $48.95 cloth barbed humor, symbolism-any de- \flgtt] vice at hand to express the concern The world has not heard many about Chinese oppression in Tibet. TIBETAN NATIONAL FLAG Chinese voices supporting Tibetan The result is a cartoon book with a ' • 0 self-determination. These essays by 0 Authorized by the Kashag of social conscience. H.H. the Dalai Lama. 12 pp. famous Chinese writers and activists ' 1 will contribute towards changing the #TINAFL$2 WARRIORS OF TIBET overall attitude to the issue of Tibet The origin and symbolism of the (especially that of the Chinese). It The Story of Aten and the Khampas' Fight for the Freedom Tibetan National Flag, designed by also demonstrates to the world the of Their Country the 13th Dalai Lama, are explained in nature of the Chinese propaganda by Jamyang Norbu. 152 pp. #WATI $12.95 this brief but very informative book- machine. let. The design of the Tibetan National This is a vivid and heartfelt story of a Tibetan Khampa warrior. Aten recalls Flag clearly indicates all aspects of his life as a child, their simple lifestyle and the beauty of the land. This was TIBETAN NATION: A History Tibetan culture. A two-sided color shattered by the Chinese invasion. Aten tells of the battles, the terrible suffer- ing of his people, and finally of his family's murder and his escape across the of Tibetan Nationalism and page of the Flag and Tibetan text are included. Himalayas to Dharamsala. Sino-Tibetan Relations by Warren W. Smith, Jr. 733 pp. #TINA $32 "A monumental one-volume political history of Tibet, which is THE SNOW LION particularly comprehensive and up- AND THE DRAQON to-date on Tibet's modern period. Dr. , tf£ ORftu' . Smith's skillful reading of Chinese t 1 propanganda material, uncovering China, Tibet and the # ""'oi.^'"", ...-■ the process of Chinese Communist takeover of Tibet and the nature of Dalai Lama its rule, is a triumph of discerning re- V search."—Jamyang Norbu, Director of Amnye Machen Institute by Melm/n C. Goldstein. 130pp. #SNLIDR This detailed history offers the $19.95 cloth SALE! $13.95 1 WI most comprehensive account avail- With the death of Deng Xiaoping, the fu- able of Tibetan nationalism, Sino-Ti- ture of Tibet is more uncertain than ever, and betan relations, and the issue of Ti- Goldstein argues that the conflict could eas- betan self-determination. Warren ily erupt into violence. Drawing Smith explores Tibet's ethnic and na- upon his deep knowledge of the tional origins, the birth of the Tibetan Tibetan culture and people, state, the Buddhist state and its rela- Goldstein takes us through the zS&f* ta tions with China, Tibet's quest for in- history of Tibet, concentrating . * - dependence, and the Chinese take- on the political and cultural ne- over of Tibet after 1950. Smith ana- gotiations over the status of Ti- 1 lyzes Marxist-Leninist and Chinese bet from the turn of the century '■■■* ■- * Communist Party nationalities theory to the present. Clearly written 1 and policy, their application in Tibet, and carefully argued, this book and the consequent rise of Tibetan is an excellent source for any- IflWBH nationalism. Concluding that the es- one seeking an understanding of "!%b sence of the Tibetan issue is self-de- the Tibet Question. termination, Smith bolsters his argu- ment with a comprehensive analysis of modern Tibetan and Chinese po- litical histories. TIBETAN BUDDHISM 1 he editors at Snow Lion offer you this large selection of books on Tibetan Buddhism Ngondro Practice Tibetan Buddhism. We have restructured what in the past was the "Re- General Tibetan Buddhism Sadhanas & Commentaries ligion and Philosophy" section and have created separate subject divi- Buddhist Ethics Tibetan Buddhism & Psychology/Science sions to make finding books by subject easier. See the list at right. The Dalai Lama Other Buddhist Traditions A complete alphabetical listing of titles is found in the summer and Death & Dying Inter-religious Dialogue winter issues—please keep these for easy reference. Dzogchen Women & Buddhism Kalachakra Teachings Other Traditions Lojong Teachings ENERAL TIBETAN BUDDHISM ADVICE FOR MONKS AND NUNS by Lama Yeshe & Lama Zopa Rinpoche. 80 pp. #ADMONU $5 ATISHA'S LAMP FOR The continued existence of the Buddhadharma depends upon the contin- Atislvi's ued existence of the Sangha—the community of ordained practitioners, monks and nuns. The Lamas explain the benefits of practicing Dharma as an ordained THE PATH TO ENLIQHTENMENT LAMP FOR THE PATH person, how to keep the ordination pure, the purpose of the monastic commu- by Geshe Sonam Rinchen, translated and edited by Ruth TO ENLIGHTENMENT nity, how to live together as monks and nuns and the necessity for the lay Sonam. 217 pp., includes Tibetan text, #ATLA $12.95 community to support the Sangha. Atisha, the eleventh-century Indian Buddhist scholar and saint, ADVICE FROM THE LOTUS-BORN: A Collection of came to Tibet at the invitation of the king of Western Tibet, Lha Lama Yeshe Wo, and his nephew Jangchub Wo. His coming initi- Padmasambhava's Advice to the Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal and ated the period of the "second transmission" of Buddhism to Ti- Other Close Disciples bet, the revival which followed the persecution of Buddhism by intro. by H.E. TuUcu Urgyen Rinpoche. 184 pp. #ADLOBO $18. the Tibetan king Langdarma in the ninth century, formative for Padmasambhava's penetrating instructions to the dakini Yeshe Tsogyal and the Sakya, Kagyu and Gelug traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. other close disciples from the terma treasure revelations of Nyang Ral Nyima Atisha's most celebrated text, entitled Lamp for the Path to Ozer, Guru Chowang, Pema Ledrel Tsal, Sangye Lingpa, Rigdzin Godem, and Enlightenment, was written for the Tibetan people at the request Chokgyur Lingpa. The profundity of this advice is meant to be personally ap- of Jangchub Wo. It sets forth the entire Buddhist path within the CoEffltterrtary by <.$*irfw Stsaatn BintfeH plied by all individuals in all circumstances. framework of three levels of motivation on the part of the practi- Trafwiawil attei £di.t«i fey Kutft SMWB tioner. Atisha's text thus became the source of the lamrim tradi- ALTRUISM AND REALITY tion, or graduated stages of the path to enlightenment, an approach to spiritual practice incorporated within all schools of Tibetan by Paul Williams. 288 pp. #ALRE $48 cloth "...well-written and edited...a use- Buddhism. ful starting point for understanding Williams interprets the eighth and ninth chapters of the Bodhicaryavatara. Geshe Sonam Rinchen's lucid and engaging commentary draws the Gelugpa presentation of Tibetan In The Absence of Self and the Removal of Pain: How Santideva Destroyed out Atisha's meaning for today's practitioners with warmth and Buddhism, and is suitable for public, the Bodhisattva Path, Williams engages with central issues of Buddhist thought wit, bringing the light of this age-old wisdom into the modern undergraduate and graduate collec- on the coherence of a reductionist model of the person. He shows how the world. tions."—Religious Studies Review Bodhicaryavatara is used by different Tibetan traditions according to their religious and philosophical agendas. 44 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG O )nuvv Liun oriviii VJ aa inj » ENERAL TIBETAN BUDDHISM AWAKENING THE BUDDHA THE BLISS OF INNER FIRE: THE BODHISATTVAPITAKA: BUDDHA NATURE: WITHIN: Tibetan Wisdom for Heart Practice of the Six Its Doctrines, Practices and Ten Teachings on The Uttara Tantra Shastra the Western World Yogas of Naropa Their Position in Mahayana Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche. 128 pp. #BUNA $14 by Lama Surya Das. 414 pp. by Lama Thubten Yeshe. 224 pp. Literature Buddha Nature explains the Uttara Tantra—a core teaching for understand- #AWBUWI $15 #BLINFI $16.95 by Ulrich Pagel. 478 pp., ing Vajrayana practice. An accessible interpretation of Based on Lama Je Tsongkhapa's #BODOPR $50.00 cloth basic Buddhist teachings and an un- Having the Three Convictions, this Ulrich Pagel presents an in-depth assuming introduction to Dzogchen. book is a commentary on the Six study of The Bodhisattvapitaka. He THE BUDDHA WITHIN Lama Surya Das begins with the claim Yogas of Naropa. Lama Yeshe focuses outlines the path of the Bodhisattva by S.K. Hookham. 422 pp. #BUWI that "We are all Buddhas." He outlines mainly on the practice of inner fire, emphasizing the practice of the six $23.95 the path to "awaken the Buddha or tummo, the first of the six yogas perfections. The author's analysis Central to understanding Maha- within" by presenting the teachings and the foundation stone of the path places the text in its historical con- mudra and Dzogchen is insight into embodied in the Noble Eightfold Path to Buddhist enlightenment. Through text and also provides a complete the Buddha nature and its relation- and its Three Enlightenment commentary, guided meditation, and study of the development of early ship to emptiness. Hookham analyzes Trainings (ethics, wisdom, and medi- practical advice, Lama Yeshe brings Mahayana thought. There is a trans- the Shentong tradition which is based tation). Peppered with anecdotes and the reader a tantalizing taste of the lation of chapter 11, the chapter deal- on the transmission of the enlighten- stories from the author's own experi- blissful technology of tantra as well ing extensively with the Bodhisattva's ment experience that is inaccessible ence, this book can serve as a manual as its direct application to everyday cultivation of meditative insight. for applying some basic Buddhist living. to the conceptualizing mind. An ex- principles to everyday life, not to cellent presentation of Kagyu views THE BOOK OF BUDDHAS: on liberation and a good starting mention an enjoyable and informa- THE BODHICARYAVATARA tive read. Ritual Symbolism Used on place for dialogue with other by Shantideva, trans, by Kate Buddhist Statuary and Ritual lineages. Crosby & Andrew Skilton. 191 pp. Objects AWAKENING THE MIND: #BO $9.95 by Eva Rudy Jansen. 112 pp. Explanations of Basic . A new translation of Shantideva's #BOBU $10.95 Buddhist Meditation classic work on the bodhisattvapath by Geshe Namgyal Wangchen. of awakening, setting out what the This is a compact overview of the BUDDHIST ADVICE FOR LIVING AND LIBERATION: 272 pp., 15 line drawings #AWMI bodhisattva must do and become, and iconography of Tibet illustrating and Nagarjuna's Precious Garland describing the popular images, posi- $14.95 the intense feelings of aspiration by Jeffrey Hopkins in collaboration with Lati Rinpoche and Anne tions and symbols of Mahayana and Geshe Wangchen was born in Ti- which underlie the altruistic commit- Klein. 285 pp. including Tibetan text, 9" x 8", #BUAD $19.95 ment. Contains detailed annotations Tantrayana Buddhism. Some of the bet in 1934, educated at Drepung Mo- deities discussed: Medicine Buddha, "Of all the religious writings of the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, it could be nastic University in Lhasa, taught in and an introduction putting the work said that Shantideva's Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life and Nagarjuna's in context and explaining its struc- Avalokitesvara, Vajrapani, Tara, 35 London for seven years, and now Precious Garland together remain the foundational texts outlining the noble, ture. Buddhas of Purification, Begtse, lives at Drepung Monastery in South Hayagriva, Mahakala, Palden Lhamo, selfless career of the Bodhisattva."—Geshe Thupten Jinpa India. He introduces meditation Jambhala, Sarasvati. Nagarjuna is renowned for his penetrating analysis of reality. In the Pre- methods for overcoming problems of BODHICITTA: Cultivating cious Garland, he offers intimate counsel on how to conduct one's life and life—depression, anxiety, loneliness, the Compassionate Mind of how to construct social policy that reflects Buddhist ideals. The advice for THE BRIDGE OF QUIES- inadequacy, and other forms of men- Enlightenment personal happiness is concerned first with improving one's condition over the CENCE: Experiencing tal pain. Based on Tsong Khapa's by Ven. Lobsang Gyatso, trans, course of lifetimes and then with release from all types of suffering, culminat- teachings, he shows how to develop Tibetan Buddhist Meditation ing in Buddhahood. Nagarjuna describes the cause and effect sequences for by Sherab Gyatso. 146 pp. ourselves. by B. Alan Wallace. 288pp. the development of happiness within ordinary life as well as the practices of #BOCUCO $12.95 #BRQU $18.95 wisdom realizing emptiness and compassion that lead to enlightenment. He One is unlikely ever to receive a AWAKENING THE SLEEP- describes a Buddha's qualities and offers encouraging advice on the effective- Tibetan Buddhist teaching on either Wallace provides valuable medita- ING BUDDHA tive practices and offers a bridge from ness of practices that reveal the vast attributes of Buddhahood. sutra or tantra in which Bodhicitta In his advice on social and governmental policy, Nagarjuna emphasizes edu- by The Twelfth Tai Situpa. 160 does not have a central role. Eastern meditation to Western phi- losophy, science, and religion. His dis- cation, compassionate care for all living beings, not using the death penalty pp., 10 calligraphies, #AWSLBU Bodhicitta, the compassionate mind but reforming criminals, and charity for the poor. Calling for the appointment $15 which aspires to attain full enlighten- cussion draws upon his knowledge of experimental psychology, and relates of government figures who are not out after profit or fame, he advises that a With a simple and direct approach, ment in order to benefit beings, is the selfish motivation will lead to misfortune. very quintessence of the Mahayana Buddhist meditation to discussions of Tai Situ discusses enlightenment, re- consciousness by such Western phi- The book includes a detailed analysis of attachment to sensual objects as a incarnation, and karma, and inter- path of Buddhist practice. preparation for realization of the profound truth that, when realized, makes In this practical handbook, Ven. losophers as William James, William prets cosmological principles in Christian, and John Searle. 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He reading this book. #BUPAEN $14.95 This book addresses those issues defeated the Chinese monk Hoshang Ven. Lobsang Gyatso (1928-97) around which Indians and Tibetans Lama Doboom Tulku is a re- in the great Samye debate over issues was born in Kham, Tibet, and edu- read very different perspectives on spected Buddhist scholar and leader regarding "sudden" and "gradual" ap- cated at Drepung Monastic Univer- buddhahood into Maitreya's in the engagement of Buddhist ideals. proaches to the attainment of enlight- sity. In 1973, with the blessing of H.H. Abhisamayalamkara {Ornament for He discusses the Buddha Nature, Nir- enment. The Bhavanakrama the Dalai Lama, he founded the Insti- Clear Realizations). The author vana and the path to enlightenment; ("Stages of Meditation") is a distilla- tute of Buddhist Dialectics in shows how these perspectives pro- aspects of tantra and the meaning of tion of Kamalashila's gradualist ap- Dharamsala, where he was the Direc- vide alternative ways to resolve a logi- mandalas as well as world peace, proach, and an overview of the tor since its inception. He was above cal tension at the heart of Mahayana green Buddhism and Buddhist prin- meditator's path to a direct realization all a meditation master who lived his thought, revealed in the doctrine that ciples for a just society. He is direc- of emptiness. It is the most popular life according to the Buddhist phi- tor of Tibet House in New Delhi. losophy of wisdom and compassion. buddhahood paradoxically tran- treatise on sutra meditation ever com- scends and engages the world posed in Tibet. simultaneously. 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S ORDERS: 1-800-950-0313 SWOW.ypNf45 ENERAL TIBETAN BUDDHISM CALM ABIDING CEASELESS ECHOES OF THE CLEAR MIRROR: A THE GREAT SILENCE: A Traditional Account of SPECIAL INSIGHT Commentary on the Heart Tibet's Golden Age THE CULT OF TARA Sutra by Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen, Magic and Ritual in Tibet by Khenpo Palden Sherab translated by McComas Taylor Rinpoche, trans, by Khenpo and Lama Choedak Yuthok. 315 Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche. 102 pp., 16 line drawings, 2 maps, by Stephan Beyer. 542 pp., 16 pp., #CEECGR $15 #CLMI $16.95 photos, 45 illus. #CUTA $18 The Heart Sutra presents the path A rich blend of history, legend, Features the practices and to the perfect view. It is the poetry, adventure and romance, The philosophic basis of tantra and Prajnaparamita in its most abbreviated Clear Mirror is a treasure-trove of especially the Tara Tantra: initia- and memorable form. This detailed traditional Tibetan narrative and folk tion and ritual service, offerings, praises and prayer. Also described commentary gives line-by-line explana- wisdom. It presents in full the often- is the tradition of Tara and its tion, Tibetan text, phonetics, transla- cited but elusive accounts of the ori- tion, and discusses the six perfections. gins of the Tibetan people, the com- ramifications in monastic cer- ing of the Dharma to Tibet, and the emony, folklore, literature, magic, appearance of Avalokiteshvara as the art, medicine and divination. patron deity of Tibet. Compiled in 1368 from earlier his- CALM ABIDING AND tories and a rich oral tradition, the SPECIAL INSIGHT Achiev- text treats the era during which Bud- ing Spiritual Transformation dhism came to Tibet, Lhasa became Through Meditation the capital, and the Jokhang and by Geshe Gedun Lodro and Ramoche temples were founded. 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This is a completely re- CHENREZIG, LORD OF the known forms the basis of prop- vised new edition of Walking LOVE erly understanding emptiness. Throuqh Walls. by Bokar Rinpoche. 110 pp. ;\s|^J{pS^^B^ #CHLOLO $12.95 Covers the principles and meth- ods of deity meditation in Tibetan Buddhism and is an excellent intro- CREATION AND THE CULT OF THE DEITY duction to the subject. Also contained COMPLETION: Essential VAJRAKILA are sleep state practices. Points of Tantric Meditation by Martin J. Boord. 271 pp., by Jamgon Kongtrul, trans, by #CUDEVA $40.00 cloth Sarah Harding. 128 pp. #CRCO A comprehensive study of the ori- $14.95 gin and development of Vajrakila doc- An excellent guide to tantric Bud- trines and practices. According to the CALMING THE MIND: dhist meditation practice. It leads the author, the texts and practices of Tibetan Buddhist Teachings mfiSBi way along a clear path of meditative Vajrakila were first codified in the self-transformation; from visualiza- Nepal Valley by Padmasambhava, on the Cultivation of Medita- CONCEALED ESSENCE OF tion of oneself in an enlightened form Vimalamitra, and Silamanju. These tive Quiescence THE HEVAJRA TANTRA (creation stage) to the direct realiza- teachers collected an entire corpus of by Gen Lamrimpa, translated by trans, by G.W. Farrow and I. tion of the ultimate nature of reality Vajrakila lore, both oral and written, B. Alan Wallace, edited by Hart Menon. 364 pp. #COESHE $20 (completion stage). harmonized it into a unitary system fitting the general scheme of Sprager. 148 pp. #CAMI $12.95, A cloth "...very beneficial...will resolve Vajrayana Buddhism, and created a Namgyal Institute Textbook. 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"...a step-by-step instruction mantrayana yogic traditions and high- CIVILIZED SHAMANS: manual on how to calm a busy lights the sophisticated and contro- mind, cultivate devotion, and Buddhism in Tibetan versial Buddhist tantric methods. bring awareness into each mo- Societies These translations provide an au- ment of living."—John Tigue, Dept. by Geoffrey Samuel. 640 pp., 7 thoritative record of the uninhibited of Philosophy, Religion, Humanities, maps, #CISHP $27.50 Indian classic period. CURATORS OF THE Daemen College "Civilized Shamans is an aston- BUDDHA: The Study of To stabilize the mind in ishing work and clearly a landmark CONSTRUCTING TIBETAN one-pointed concentration is the ba- Buddhism under Colonialism study. Beautifully produced and el- CULTURE ed. by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. 298 sis of all forms of meditation. Gen egantly written."—Asian Affairs Lamrimpa is a meditation master who edited by Frank J. Korom. 256pp. pp. #CUBU $16.95 Samuel identifies the two main lives in a meditation hut in #COTICU $19.95 This is a critical history of west- orientations of Tibetan Buddhism as HERBERT GUENTHER Dharamsala and who has been called This book unravels earlier colonial ern Buddhist study. Chronicling the monastic and shamanic (associated to teach by the Dalai Lama. He leads and romantic representations of Ti- emergence of Buddhist academic with tantric yoga). Tibetan Buddhism the meditator step-by-step through bet in both historical and contempo- THE CREATIVE VISION: The study in Europe and America in the is rooted in the pursuit of enlighten- the stages of meditation and past the rary ethnographic contexts and fo- context of the ideologies of empire, ment by a minority-lamas, monks, Developing Phase of Tibetan many obstacles that arise along the cuses on Tibetan culture as a dynamic this volume begins with the nine- and yogins-and the desire for Tantra way. He discusses the qualities of process involving the interplay of dif- teenth century origins of Buddhist shamanic services (in quest of health, by Herbert Guenther. 192 pp. mind that represent each of nine lev- ferent cultural groups, both indig- studies and then focuses on Aurel long life, and prosperity) by the ma- els of attainment and the six mental enous and foreign. By examining a va- #CRVI $15 Stein, D.T. Suzuki, Carl Jung and oth- jority. Shamanic traditions were in- powers. riety of themes, Constructing Tibetan This pioneering work makes ers who played a significant role in corporated into tantric Buddhism, "Calming the Mind provides very Culture attempts to relocate modern tantric symbolism practical. Life, ac- disseminating knowledge about Bud- which aims to communicate with practical and experientially grounded Tibetan studies squarely within the cording to The Creative Vision, dhism. The essays discuss social, po- tantric deities and forms the basis of teachings. Gen Lamrimpa excels in realms of anthropology and cultural evolves by recreating and litical, and cultural conditions that the Tibetan lamas' societal role. very straightforward explana- studies. Contributors include Mary re-envisioning experience. This book have shaped Buddhist studies. Samuel employs anthropological re- tions."—Joe B. Wilson, The Tibet Van Dyke, Peter Bishop, Frank decodes the real-life meaning of the search, historical inquiry, rich inter- Journal Korom, Steven Venturino, Keila Diehl, complex array of symbols developed view material, and a deep understand- Previously titled Shamatha Clare Harris, and Donald Lopez. by Tibetans to express their insight ing of religious texts. Meditation. into life. 46 SNOW LION SPRING '99 CATALOG ENERAL TIBETAN BUDDHISM CUTTING THROUGH THE DHARMA that Benefits DRINKING THE MOUNTAIN APPEARANCES: Practice All Beings Impartially Like STREAM: Inspiring Songs of and Theory of Tibetan the Light of the Sun and Tibet's Beloved Saint, Buddhism Moon Milarepa by Geshe Sopa & Jeffrey by Kalu Rinpoche. 222 pp. trans, by Lama Kunga Rinpoche Hopkins. 376 pp. #CUTHAP #DHILAL $18.95 & Brian Cutillo. 192 pp., b&w $15.95 paper, A Namgyal Institute A major collection of teachings by illus. #DRMOST $14.95 Textbook. the Venerable Kalu Rinpoche. 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It details how shows how the Madhyamika com- to properly conduct a meditation ses- pletely denies any concrete, solid sta- sion that contains the entire scope of tus to the world and yet maintains a THE DOOR OF LIBERATION the Buddhist path. valid presentation of that world based by Geshe Wangyal. 240 pp. #DOLI Next is the Presentation of Tenets, on ethical principles. Based on $15. written by Gon-chok-jik-may-wang-bo. Tsongkhapa's Lamrim Chen mo, it DHARMA PATHS Contains teachings that Geshe It covers Indian Buddhist schools as includes a critical review of contem- VEN. KHENPO KARTHAR, RINPOCHE Wangyal considered essential to his DRUNG, DEU AND BON: viewed in Tibet and provides a solid porary Western interpretations of Western students' studies. Robert Narrations, Symbolic Lan- introduction to the Buddhist theory Madhyamika Thurman and Jeffrey Hopkins are two guages and the Bon Tradi- animating the practice. 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He teaches us sions, deconstructing deceptive ap- powerful, immediate and practical understanding voidness easier by pre- how to develop the mind of compas- pearances, and recognizing the clear means of spiritual transformation and senting it from three different per- sion, how to approach profound light nature of the mind. realization. spectives: devotional, logical and methods of practice, and what the "Berzin has pulled off the tricky experiential. stages are of the Buddhist path to en- feat of addressing an erudite discus- lightenment. 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