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Deliver to current resident SNOW LION PUBLICATIONS SNOW LION PUBLICATIONS PO BOX 6483, ITHACA, NY 14851, (607)-273-8506 SPRING 87 CATALOG & NEWSLETTER ALTAR OF THE OUR PURPOSE Snow Lion Publications has EARTH been established to help further and protect 's great religious and philosophic traditions. While Peter Gold was recently in this rich cultural heritage is Tibet where he wrote a new book threatened within Tibet itself, its for us. He also shot many great importance is being recognized photos which will be used in the with increasing enthusiasm in the book and on new postcards of West. Tibet. Altar of the Earth takes us Our goals are to provide hand- on a vivid journey into the majestic some, relevant and informative environment, ways of life and books for the general reader, as matters of the spirit in today's well as authoritative, scholarly Tibet. He has included in his presentations and translations of engagingly written essays and seminal texts within the complete images the most important sacred Tibetan meditation and scholastic and natural places, events and tradition. All Snow Lion Publi- ways of life—those things travelers cations are translated with thorough- will very likely see but not fully ness and precision by highly quali- comprehend from the guidebooks. fied scholar-translators working in A lot of attention is also given to conjunction with recognized , dance, and song. We for their special understanding of expect this book to be available each text. The English renderings in June. Peter is an excellent are true to the originals in letter writer and Altar of the Earth will and spirit. delight any reader interested in In addition to publishing and Tibet. Here is a sample of the distributing philosophic and re- contents and a "hot-off-the-press" ligious works, we offer books on excerpt from the book: Tibetan medicine, art, , CONTENTS: PART III, biography and language, and repro- Through the Heartland- ductions of authentic and inspira- Gyangtse, Shigatse and tional art work such as cards, Place and People posters and . The Lake of Clear Light To ensure a representative selec- The Spirit of Tibet tion of books for practitioners and A Taste of the Earth scholars from all four sects of The River and 1 Tibetan , and provide Invasion of the Booty Snatchers Tibetan Ladies Singing Photo: Peter Gold the most comprehensive resource Spirit for those interested in Tibetan One Hundred Thousand Paths to The crow's cry of the reed Their open, reedy voices are au culture, we appreciate working a Buddha shawms, the tintinabulating nature!: not the studied, high BUDDHIST with and receiving manuscripts pitched litanies of Tibetan opera The God Must be Pleased cymbals, the drums' earthy throbs, from lamas and teachers of all are precise, profound, intense singers or the mesmeric, earth- A Fierce Legacy WOMEN'S sects and from Western scholars Will Tell and, to some, even brash. But shaking growls of the monks. and practitioners. As you will see Tashilungpo their few tones and subtle rhythms Simply natural sounds from ACTIVITIES from our catalogue, we distribute Where goddess and Buddha Dwell succeed in carrying one into a natural people, doing what comes a great number of excellent and naturally. A Stitch in Time universe of divine beings. One is We recently received an inter- hard-to-find texts from many dif- Phantoms in the Sunlight borne on sonorous wings to their By chancing to sit between the esting newsletter from Thailand ferent sources. We are also looking A Bright Darkness temples, floating on lotus-shaped two I have come to appreciate the that gives information on for other books, pamphlets, sad- Sakya clouds atop an awesome cosmic full range of what is to be Buddhist women's acivities and hanas, visual , etc.—so if Spirit of the Gray Earth mountain. It's a place even well Tibetan. It goes from an earthy, studies from various countries you can recommend items for us above , the Place of the open-hearted, "whistle while you around the world. It also serves to offer to our international audi- THE SOUNDING OF TIBET Gods here on the Altar of the work" approach to living to deeply as a centre of communications ence of Dharma practitioners and among Buddhist women and How different the sounds, but Earth. introspective and serious sound- scholars, we would appreciate how equally primal. And how But there are other sounds that ings in the service of the spirit. It's people interested in Buddhist hearing from you. basic to a total way of life. simultaneously carry the attention a way of satisfying the needs women's activities in different From the storey of the to differing heights. Unlike the ofthe world without, while inspir- parts of the world. If you would , Tibet's most sacred monastic sounds that bear one to ing the spirit within. like to receive this quarterly news- temple, one can hear it all in a rainbow-lit temples of divinities letter write to: Newsletter on Arts, Thammasat University, sacred and secular symphony (and, equally, their places within International Buddhist Women's Bangkok 10200, Thailand. Sub- combined. our minds), these sounds point to Activities, c/o Dr. Chatsumarn scription rates are $6 for west- Just now, in the courtyard a spot scarcely a few meters BUDDHIST Kabilsingh, Faculty of Liberal erners. below, the tinkles of the hand- above me. held drilbu bells fire the empty A detail of Tibetan women are PILGRIMAGE -like successive waves of the dancing and singing while they Zasep is lead- sea washing against lonely work. They are making a new ing a pilgrimage to places in NEEDED-PHOTOS OF TIBETAN beaches. Or, are they wind chimes roof for the Jokhang's third and that are sacred to all Buddhists. set into frenzied motion by the topmost storey. Like all Tibetan- From the Buddha's birthplace to CULTURE same hurricane's gale? style earthen roofs this one needs Deer Park, , and A few ago the echoing to be tamped down in order to Kushinigar, this one- trip Snow Lion is searching for high- nomads and pilgrims—or any sounds, given life by the monks, resist the effects of the weather. with Rinpoche will be very enjoy- quality photos of Tibet and great shot. Snow Lion pays were less meditative, more power- With stout tamping rods able and educational. The pilgrim- for use on book standard fees and royalites for ful. They were calling up an (wooden sticks with circular discs begins Oct. 29 from Toronto covers, postcards, posters, etc. use of the photos. If possible, appropriate mental state asso- of. stone, affixed at the bottom and returns on Nov. 22. Approx- Professional and amateur photo- send us duplicates of your best ciated with the particular tantric ends), they tamp the roof down. imate cost will be $3000. If you graphers have been supplying us slides. We will keep them on file divinity being invoked in the - And as they tamp they stamp are interested in this tour, please with photos but we need many and contact you when we decide long shapten, a ceremony on their feet. They dance a dance in contact Gaden Choling, 637 more. We really need images of to use them for a specific appli- behalf of the family sitting work-time, to the accompaniment Christie St., Toronto, Ontario, , monks, ceremonies, cation. patiently in attendance. and exhortation of lovely tunes. Canada M6G 3E6, 416-651-3849. people from and , NEWS & PROFILES WHAT'S NEW AT H.H WILL GIVE SNOWUON? LAM-'BRAS TEACHING In an effort to provide you with better service, we have re- The Lam-'Bras (Path and "non-differentiation of samsara cently computerized our order Result) teaching is the central and and ", which is the special fulfillment process. This will take distinguishing feature of the view of the Sakya Order, and the out some of the kinks in invoicing Sakyapas. Based on the equivalent of the Nyingmapa and stock management and should , the Lam Dre is a compre- or the Kagyupa noticably improve our handling hensive system that embraces the . This view directs of backorders. We have also entire range of and the practitioner's mind to the increased our office staff by Buddhist practice. A ultimate reality of hiring Yvonne Segal-Piburn and special characteristic of the Lam that is beyond conceptualization Andrew Bloomfield. Yvonne is Dre is that a practitioner needs and is the end of ignorance and returning to Snow Lion—she has no other teaching to attain suffering. diverse experience in many aspects Buddhahood, once having re- The teaching given by His of the business. Andrew worked ceived this profound instruction. Holiness on this occasion will as a buyer at the East-West The Indian Virupa take about two (May & Bookstore, has spent two received this teaching directly from June) and will consist of a in Nepal,and is also co-author of Nairatmyayogini, consort of lasting three and a tantra our Tibetan Phrasebook due to Hevajra, and it passed to Tibet part which will have a Shri through four Indian masters in Hevajra commitment. To register appear soon. the "long transmission" and more and/or for more information, This is our third newspaper/ directly from Virupa to Sachen wirte to: Sakya International catalog. It continues to be a Kunga Nyingpo, the founder of Foundation, Secretary, Sakya forum for the exchange of infor- the Sakya Order, in the "short Centre, 187 Rajpur Road, 248 mation concerning Tibetan pro- transmission". The Lam Dre is 009 Rajpur, Dehra Dun, U.P., jects, Dharma events and other also known as the teaching of the India. news, and we appreciate the many letters and articles we receive from centers and individuals Rinpoche is one of the most around the world. We hope that eminent living lamas, he is excep- you will also discover books and tionally available to interested other items that will help further students. Rinpoche offers regular your practice of Dharma. Please teachings and formal instructions think of us when you are planning on meditation and practice. events—we would like to share volunteers work every this information with the Buddhist weekend with Rinpoche to trans- world whenever possible. H.H. Sakya Trizin form a 60--old building into His Holiness the Drikung an authentic Tibetan Buddhist Kyabjon Chetsang Rinpoche vis- SADAS-GROWING STRONG temple. By means of his living ited Ithaca in February. He gave example and teachings, he teaches a empowerment and his students patience, humor, dili- lectured on the five-fold pro- IN THE NORTHWEST gence, and kindness. found path of mahamudra. Rinpoche teaches students a GARLAND OF MAHAMUDRA The Sakya tradition of Tibetan is the non-sectarian approach to the PRACTICES (recently published Buddhism has preserved a pure -holder, and the Drolma Dharma and has brought many by Snow Lion) discusses this unbroken lineage of Lord Podrang, of which H.H. Sakya great lamas to Seattle from the JACQUES path. It was co-translated by the Buddha's teachings for over a Trizin is the throne-holder. four Tibetan Buddhist traditions abbot for N. America, thousand years. H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya to teach and bestow initiations. MARCHAIS Konchog Gyaltsen, who is also The patriarchs of the Sakya has established the seat of his For over a year, meditations, traveling with His Holiness. Khon lineage were originally disci- teachings in Seattle. He came to teachings, and initiations have Interest in the Buddha Dharma ples of and fol- Seattle in 1960 on a Rockefeller been held in the temporary shrine CENTER is rapidly growing—we plan to lowers of the Nyingmapa school. Foundation Grant to do research room at the while On Staten Island is housed one publish twenty books this year In the Kon Konchok at the University of Washington, work continues on the rest of the of the finest collections of Tibetan covering many aspects of Tibetan Gyalpo (1034-1102) established after the communist invasion of building. A new roof has been art in the US. The Jacques Buddhism! Also look for more the first , which Tibet. In 1974, he founded Sakya installed, Sangha practitioners' Marchais Center of Tibetan Art postcards, posters, etc. was a center for the study of the Tegchen Choling—center for the quarters have been completely offers an outstanding program of Your direct orders to us make new arriving from India study of Vajrayana Buddhism renovated with new walls and talks, performances, and demon- a big difference in our ability to at that time. Under the direction and Tibetan culture. fresh paint, and six foot wide strations illustrating the arts and serve you, and they also make and inspiration of the five Found- Although H.H. Dagchen Dharma seals have been hung culture of Asia. This year the possible this newspaper! We offer ing Lamas—Sachen Kunga over the two entrances. permanent exhibitions have been discounts to Dharma centers who Nyingpo (1092-1158), Lopon plans call for a permanent shrine reorganized, public services have order in quantity. Please contact sonam Tsemo (1142-1182), Jetsun room with large statues of been expanded and improved, us for details. Drakpa Gyaltsen (1145-1216), Buddha, Padmasambhava, and and visiting have been (1182-1251), and . Tibetan increased. They also have a gift Chogyal Phakpa (1235-1280)— mural artists from India will be shop containing rugs, woodblock these teachings formed the basis brought to paint the shrine-room prints, jewelry, clothing, as well for what is now known as the ceiling and walls in the style of as ceremonial and decorative ob- BUDDHIST Sakya school. This tradition is Tibetan monasteries. The costs of jects from Nepal and Tibet. best known for its emphasis on a completing the monastery, includ- Guided tours are available. If you MONUMENTS combination of both study and ing the shrine room are estimated plan a visit to and practice through the teaching cycle at $130,000. Your support is have the time, we suggest that PROJECT known as the Lam Dre, The Path greatly appreciated. Please contact you visit the museum. It is located and its Fruit. the Sakya Monastery at: 108 at 338 Lighthouse Avenue, Staten The Sakya tradition has been N.W. 83rd St., Seattle, WA 98117, Island, NY 10306, 718-987-3478. Paul C. Kloppenburg (Nawang passed through the Khon family 206-789 2573. Ngo-drup) recently contacted from father to son down to the Snow Lion asking us to help his day. There are two organization locate all those cen- branches of this family: the LIBRARY OF TIBETAN WORKS AND ters that have built a Chorten/ Phuntso Podrang, of which H.H H.H. Jigdal Dagchen Rinpoche in North America. He ARCHIVES BRANCH IN SEATTLE recently helped to complete the Under the direction of H.H. West, it will provide a rich educa- 65 foot high Chang Chub Chorten Jagdal Dagchen Sakya, a Head tional, cultural, and spiritual re- built at a Yen. of the Sakya tradition, a source to North America. center in Santa Fe. It is very branch of the Library of Tibetan The estimated cost of the beautiful and well proportioned, Works and Archives is being planned library building is with a temple inside with exquisite established in Seattle, $62,900. An addition to Sakya paintings. Washington. Monastery will be made to house He wants to put together a This new library, which will this collection and will include a guide book of Chortens or serve the Tibetan community, reading area, display space for in North America. It members of the Sakya Monastery, and Tibetan artifacts, a will be a helpful aid to find the and the general public, will be- tape collection, and an adjacent monuments and to learn more come an important resource for courtyard meditation garden. about each of them. Please write the preservation of the Tibetan Sakya Monastery welcomes to: Buddhist Monuments Project, tradition. It will include collections your volunteer help and financial 500A Hapgood Street, Boulder, on , art, history, assistance for this project. Please CO 80302, 303^144-2033. language as well as Tibet's unique contact: Sakya Monastery Library medical system. As one of the Project, 108 N.W. 83rd St., Sakya Monastery, Seattle, WA principal respositories for Seattle, Washington 98117, Buddhist and Tibetan texts in the 206-789-2573.

SNOW LION SPRING 87 CATALOG & NEWSLETTER NEWS & PROFILES THE PASSING OF H. H. DUDJOM RINPOCHE

His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche died January 17th, in Dordogne, southern France, at the age of 82. H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche was one of the greatest scholars and tantric masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The direct reincarnation of Padmasambhava himself, his life > 4 «L was foretold in the predictions of the great tantric master when he arrived in Tibet in the eighth EgH century. He said that he would be reborn in our time as Dudjom m 1 Rinpoche, giving details of date, place and specific signs. His Holiness was born on June 1PIB 10th, 1904 in the province of Pemakod in southeastern Tibet. He was recognized as the reincar- nation of the great Tibetan master IN ^ and , , famous

■ for his discovery of many secret texts which had been hidden many centuries before by milm Padmasambhava. Considered the greatest tenon (discoverer of hidden texts, or ) of our time, His Holiness has also made a thorough and H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche critical study of all four schools of Tibetan Buddhism, relizing the wisdom of all lineages. H. H. THE DRIKUNG KYABGON His Holiness made many visits wife, Sangyum Kusho Rigdzin Offerings for the ceremonies to the United States to give Wangmo; his sons the Ven. can be sent to Jane Tromge, who teachings, the last in 1984. Al- Shenphen Dawa Rinpoche and His Holiness. Please make checks CHETSANG RINPOCHE TOURS though he was not well at that the Ven. Thinly Norbu Rinpoche; payable to "Chagdud Gonpa— time, he was able to give profound his daughters Chimay and Tsering; Dudjom Ceremonies" and mail US. AND CANADA blessings to hundreds of persons. and several other children who them to Jane at 208 North River His Holiness is survived by his live in Tibet. Road, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. On December 20th, His Holi- monastery and live in Lhasa with ness the Drikung Kyabgon one of his former tutors. From Chetsang Rinpoche, the 37th head 1960 to 1969 he was a student in Over the years, a number of of the Drikung Order of Chinese schools and then worked DRIKUNG respected Tibetan masters have Tibetan Buddhism arrived in in communes in central Tibet. In taught and led retreats. They Washington, D.C. to begin a five- 1975 His Holiness escaped to RETREAT have included Serkhong rinpoche, month tour of the United States India. A large number of his and Rabten and Canada. The followers gathered at Dharamsala, as well as the current Ganden School, one of the twelve lineages to celebrate his miraculous escape. CENTER Tripa (spiritual head of the That same year, he visited the of the Kagyu Order, was founded Sixty-seven secluded acres with Gelugpa lineage of Tibetan U.S. where his parents were then in the 12th century by Lord a house and barn have been Buddhism), , Lama living. Jigten Sumgon, the Dharma-heir purchased by the Drikung Kagyu Yeshe, Upon his return to India in of Phagmo Drubpa (considered Enlightenment Institute of and Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey, 1976, he resumed his formal by many to be the foremost of Rochester, NY. This retreat center to name but a few. religious training in order to 's successors) and flour- will be under the guidance of the Regular Sunday morning pray- rekindle the embers of the ished for many centuries in Tibet, most Ven. K.C. Ayang Tulku ers and classes are held on Tsog Drikung Kagyu lineage in more and elsewhere before almost Rinpoche. Rinpoche received days at Deer Park, as well as than 100 monasteries outside of disappearing under the pressure teachings and initiations from classes on Tuesday and Thursday Tibet, such as Lamayuru Monas- of the Chinese occupation of many great teachers, including evenings. Retreats and pujas are tery and Phiyang Monastery in Tibet. The lineage has been enjoy- H.H. Drikung Kyabgon, H.H. held during the year and, in the , India. ing a renaissance since His the , and H.H. the summer, Deer Park sponsors a In 1979, the 800th anniversary Holiness' escape from Tibet in Gyalwa . program of classes and retreats. of the founding of the Drikung 1975 and has now begun to After completing a retreat, Because of growing interest by Kagyu lineage was observed. The spread its teachings to the West. Rinpoche performed an Geshe Sopa students from outside the Madison Drikung lineage embodies the On the 24th of December His puja which was attended by nagas area, Deer Park is considering teachings of all three levels of Geshe Sopa is the main teacher Holiness and entourage left for bearing offerings and reciting weekend classes on a monthly or Buddhism but is especially known at Deer Park, Abbot of Evam Toronto at the request of the . He took this as a sign occasional basis to serve the needs for those of the , monastery and a Professor of Tibetan community and Canadian that he would teach Phowa in the of commuters from Chicago and Mahamudra, and the Six South Asian Studies at the Uni- Buddhists there. During his stay West. Although Rinpoche lives in other surrounding areas. of . Garland of versity of Wisconsin. He was in Toronto, he gave teachings and South India, the activities at the The Deer Park schedule for the Mahamudra Practices has been born in 1923 in Tsang province in empowerments to many people. retreat center, and at the city next few months is as follows: recently published by Snow Lion. western Tibet, joined Sera The main public in Toronto center in Rochester, are closely It contains a preface by His Monastery in Lhasa, and attained March 28-30: Nyungney Retreat, drew a crowd of 2000 people guided by him and a resident Holiness Chetsang Rinpoche and highest honors in his Geshe exams. Geshe Sopa & Geshe Donyo. during which time His Holiness nun-teacher. For information, call is highly recommended by him as Like the Dalai Lama and so April 25: Geshe Sopa, Intro, to spoke on the famous Drikung or write: City Center, 407 a useful text for the study and many other Tibetans, he fled to Deer Park & Intro to Tibetan Phowa (conciousness trans- Alexander St., Rochester, NY- practice of the profound five-fold India in 1959. In 1962 Geshe Buddhism, Geshe Donyo ference). This practice involves 14607. mixing of breath and consciou- path of Mahamudra. Sopa was asked by the Dalai April 26: Deer Park Community sness at the instant of death and After celebrating the Tibetan Lama to accompany three young Annual Meeting & Potluck. the projection of the principle of New Year on the 28th of February, (reincarnate lamas) to May 23-31: Lam Rim Retreat consciousness through the fon- 1987 at the Washington Tibetan America, where they would receive with teachings by Geshe Donyo. Meditation Center, His Holiness both Western and Buddhist edu- tanel at the top on the head, with DEER PARK June 27-July 19: Vajrasattva and entourage left for Tampa, cation. In 1967, he was invited by the possibility of attaining enlight- Retreat, Geshe Donyo enment quickly and surely at the Chicago, Denver, Phoenix, Santa Professor Richard Robinson, June 27-July 19: time of death. Fe, L.A, Seattle, and San founder of the Retreat, Geshe Donyo Konchog Tenzin Kunsang Francisco, and finally around the Affiliated with Evam Buddhist Program of the University of Trinley Lhundrup, the 37th end of April will leave for Hawaii Monastery and now located on Wisconsin, to come to the August 9-22: Teachings by Geshe Drikung Kyabgon, was born on and the Far East before returning the site of the 1981 Madison campus to teach. Donyo & Lobsang Namgyal. June 4, 1947 in Lhasa to the well- to India. offered by H.H. the In adddition to Geshe Sopa, For more information, please known Tibetan family of For more information contact: Dalai Lama in Wisconsin south there are three other Tibetan contact Deer Park, P.O. Box Tsarong. In 1950 he was recog- Tibetan Mediation Center, of Madison, Deer Park had its monks affiliated with Evam 5366, Madison, WI 53705, nized as the incarnation of the Drikung Kagyu Lineage, 5603, beginnings in 1976 when a group Monastery and at least one 608-835-5572, 255-5019. previous Drikung Kyabgon. He 16th Street, N.W., Washington, of students of Geshe Lhundup Western monk, the other resident received his religious vows from D.C. 20011, 202-829-0005. Sopa gathered and dedicated teacher at Deer Park, Geshe H. H. the at the themselves to studying Buddhism Lobsang Donyo, first came to age of five in the Drikung with acknowledged masters of the Madison in 1980. He received his Monastery, the seat of the tradition, integrating it into their monastic training at Sera, where Drikung Kagyu order. own lives and preserving it so that Geshe Sopa was one of his teach- In 1959, the Chinese Com- others could benefit from it as ers, and he served as Gego of the munists forced him to leave the well. Gyume Tantric College.

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July 24. 25, 26: The Wish- Course Fee: $350 or $50 a day. VAJRAPANI Fulfilling Yellow Com- August 16-23: Lectues by Jeffrey THE MAHAY AM SUTRA AND mentary and Retreat, Geshe Hopkins Tsultrim Gyaltsen 16th: The Psychology of INSTITUTE Prior Yellow Tara initiation Vajrayana TANTRA CENTERS required. 17 & 18: Death and the Inter- The Mahayana Sutra and Vajrapani Institute was founded Geshe Gyaltsen, a graduate of mediate State Tantra Centers of New Jersey in 1977 under the inspiration of Sera College, Lhasa is a contem- 19th & 20th: Reincarnation and and Washington D.C. are directed Lama Yeshe. They have steadily porary of Geshe Sopa of Madison, the Nature of the Mind by Geshe Lobsang Tharchin, who grown to become one of the most WI and is presently spiritual head 21st-23rd: Emptiness completed over 30 years of study important dharma centers in the of Thubten Dargye Ling center in is an Associate at the Sera Mey Monastery and US. We received the following Los Angeles. Professor at the Dept. of Religious Gyumey Tantric College of Lhasa. calender of events: Weekend Fee: $75 Studies at the Univ. of Virginia Geshe Tharchin is one of only a June 5-7. 12-14: Healing Medi- August 2-9: Healing and Self: and the author of numerous few lamas in the world who tation Course. Ann McNeil. Healing Using the Body Energy books on Tibetan Buddhism. finished this entire training in In this course we will learn how System and Shamanism, Antonio Course Fee: $280 Tibet. He was recognized as a various meditations can affect Costa e Silva. Weekend: $75 first-order Hlarampa Geshe, the stress by transforming those This course will deal in the art August 28th-30th: highest level of a Tibetan Buddhist blocked energies into wholeness, and process of healing body and Vajrasattva Retreat master. During the 1959 invasion awarness and joyful well-being mind, spiritual healing, exorcism Prior Heruka Vajrasattva initi- of Tibet he escaped to India, and energy. We will practice learning of evil forces, the way of the ation required. Geshe Tsultrim spent the next 12 years helping to how to be healed in order to help shaman, meditation/shamanistic Gyaltsen. establish the Tibetan educational Geshe Lobsang Tharchin others be healed. ritual (drumming), body energy Retreat Fee: $75 system there. Weekend fee: $75 fields full moon shamanic ritual Sept. 11-23: Guhyasamaja Initi- Geshe Tharchin came to the Text Processing System, a com- Ann McNeil, a formerly Buddhist for cleansing and healing, and ation, Commentary and Medita- U.S. in 1972 on assignment by puter program capable of printing nun for 16 years, spent the last healing circles. tional Practice on the , the Dalai Lama as a visiting high-quality Tibetan characters two years as a meditation instruc- Anionia Costa e Silva, a native of Ganden Tri Rinpoche scholar. For the past 15 years he and including many word- tor specializing in healing medi- Brazil, is a student-practitioner of H.H. Jampel Shenpen is the 98th has conducted classes, following processing features. The program tation in Germany, Austria, spiritualism, Tibetan Buddhism, Ganden Tri Rinpoche, one of the a course of study similar to that runs on an IBM PC and was Greece. Tantric , and shamanic tech- highest positions within Tibetan of traditional Tibetan monasteries. recently used by the Press to re- June 15-July 23rd: Building at niques. He worked for six years Buddhism. Subject areas include print a rare Tibetan manuscript Vajrapani Institute as a healer and counselor in Rio Fee: $425 , Madhyamika, for the Library of Congress. We will be completing the de Janeiro. Currently he is a For further information please Prajna Paramita, Buddhist logic Other activities at MSTC in- main and building new counsultant with the Family Med- write to: Vajrapani Institute, Box and grammar, Lam Rim, and the clude a special retreat each sum- retreat facilities. Anyone with icine Division of the San Jose I, Boulder Creek, CA 95006, Bodhicharya Avatara. Qualified mer, which in previous years has building skills is welcome. Hospital. 408-338-9540/6654. students have been taught both been devoted to teachings and the kyerim and dzokrim levels of meditations on the Vajrayogini tantric studies. Tantra. A children's group has All classes are conducted in studied elementary Buddhist logic English by Geshe Tharchin. Also, and debate under a grant from SAKYA CH0KH0R YANGTSE RETREAT CENTER under his direction, members of the National Endowment for the MSTC have translated a number Humanities. of important and For more information, call or A permanent home in America created the Mahayana Sutra and write to MSTC: for the Sakya Order of Tibetan Tantra Press to publish and dis- 216 A West Second St. Buddhism is quietly growing in tribute them. Members of the Howell, NJ 07731 the forests of Barre, Massachu- group also developed the Tibetan (201)364-1824 setts. One hundred and eighty acres bordering the Prince River Reservoir with a main house and several outbuildings was acquired in 1985 at the direction of His THE SOUND OF Eminence the Ven. Rev. Deshung Tulku by Sakya Shei Drup Ling WISDOM Center for Buddhist Studies and Meditation in Cambridge, Mass. Within the Tibetan Buddhist At the request of His Eminence, tradition, music is regarded as a His Holiness Sakya Trizin be- vehicle of inner transformation, a stowed the name Sakya Chokhor meditative discipline for culti- Yangtse, meaning the Pinnacle of vating the wisdom and compassion the Sakya Dharma Transmission. been given in America. H.E. of a Buddha. Gyuto Tantric Furthermore, His Holiness has Tradition in Tibet, Deshung Rinpoche has said that College, founded in 1474 AD in stated that Sakya Chokhor and with the establishment of a "the future home of Buddhism Tibet, has evolved a special chant- would be the seat of the Sakya meditation retreat center these will be America" ing technique which enables each Order in the United States. profound teachings will be put If you are interested in contrib- monk to produce a low funda- At present Sakya Chokhor into practice. This balanced path uting to this worthy project or metal tone and two or three of its Yangtse is functioning year-round of study and meditation has been wish more information about overtones simultaneously. This as a small retreat facility, and a hallmark of the Sakya Order their activities, please write to: "deep sound" is believed to convey many students have entered into since its beginning more than 900 Sakya Center, Porter Square KTD SPRING the blessings of the tantric . retreats ranging from one to years ago, and has lead countless Station, P.O. Box 606, Cambridge, Although these rituals involve disciples to realization and en- one year on meditations such as MA 02140. inner practices that are not re- Avalokitesvara, Tara, Vajrayogini, lightenment. COURSES vealed to the unitiated, it is still , Hevajra, and the Four The most revered lineage lama considered to be very beneficial Foundation practices. Every three of the Sakya Order, Sakya Triyana is to observe their external aspects. weeks, Lama Pema Wangdak, Pandita Kunga Gyaltsen Pal offering several courses this spring The ONE WORLD MUSIC the representative of H.H. Sakya Zanpo, embodied this ideal of that will be of interest to many Festival of Sacred Chant was a Trizin to Sakya Chokhor Yangste, balance, mastering every doctrine RI-DRAK dharma students. unique and unprecedented event teaches a guided practical course in Tibet and receiving from the April 4-May 3, Tibetan Language that brought together 11 Tibetan in the Four Foundations of Abbot of Vikamalashila Univer- MONASTERY Intensive I & II. Buddhist monks from Gyuto . sity, Shakyasribadra, the title of I. Students will learn the alphabet Tantric College with new music Plans for further development Pandit, this becoming the only Kalu Rinpoche has asked Lama and how to sound words. At the composers Philip Glass, David of Sakya Chokhor Yangtse are Tibetan to receive that exalted Lodro to supervise the reconstruc- end of the course, a student Hykes, Pauline Oliveros, and being guided by H.H. Sakya title from an Indian master. tion of Ri-Drak Monastery in should be able to slowly read Terry Riley. In performances and Trizin who has asked that the Famed as a consumate scholar Eastern Tibet. Ri-Drak Monastery aloud a Tibetan text. symposia, the two-day festival first priority be to expand and and faultless practitioner, Sakya was established at the place where II. Students with background in focused on the connections be- improve the currently limited re- Pandita achieved the highest reali- Kalu Rinpoche meditated for 13 reading Tibetan will study ex- tween ancient ritual and contem- treat facilities to allow more zation, becoming endowed with years in solitary retreat after an cerpts from Gampopa's Jewel porary music, and the impact of students the opportunity of per- the 32 signs of an Enlightened initial three-year retreat. Cur- Ornament of Liberation. Asian traditional culture on forming lengthy retreats. Im- One. rently, Ri-Drak houses 60 monks May 8-10, Women and the Western consciousness. proved housing and and sani- The one teaching that lay at the for whom Lama Lodro is respon- Dharma, Ven. Khenpo Karthar The SOUND OF WISDOM, a tation, the building of a larger heart of Sakya Pandita's attain- sible. The present monastery is in Rinpoche & Gelongma Pema video of this event, also provides shrine, and eventually the estab- ment is the Lam Dre (Tib: Lam- need of repairs and expansion. Chodron. background and analysis by inter- lishment of a college of Buddhist 'Bras), or "Path and Result". Many parents are now starting to May 10, Machic Lapdron cutting performances with seg- Studies, based on the highly suc- Many generations have passed bring their children to the monas- Empowerment, Ven. Khenpo ments from the symposia and on- cessful Sakya College in Rajpur, on this most precious teaching in tery for their education. Karthar Rinpoche. camera narration by film and India, have been placed on the a complete and flawless transmis- Kagyu Droden Kunchab is ask- May 23, Tenth Anniversary television actor Kabir Bedi. This agenda. sion: from India to Tibet, and ing for contributions to help with Benefit Dinner. broadcast-quality program was With the creation of a now to America. In the summer this endeavor. $5000 is needed to May 23-25, The First Karmapa, produced by Robyn Brentano. Buddhist college, the Sakya of 1985 Ludhing Rinpoche of cover monastery reconstruction. Ven. . Funds are urgently needed to Order will be able to continue in Monastery bestowed the Please contact: Carolina Elliott For more information, contact complete the final edit. Inquiries America its ancient tradition of "Path and Result" at Sakya Shei (Chairman, Monastery Fund), 9 Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, may be directed to: Burchfield, rigorous philosophical training Drup Ling in Cambridge, the first Estado Court, Novato, CA 94947, Meads Mt. Rd., Woodstock, NY 312 E. 83rd St., NY, NY 10028. that earned it the epithet of the time this profound teaching has 415-897-6374. 12498,914-679-5906.

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Due obtain full benefit, the oxygen industry in Tibet has not enjoyed change, providing worldwide indi- personal way the special atmo- to last preparations, tra- should be used continuously for a the best reputation, in some areas vidual and group travel services. sphere of the locations they visit. velers often unwittingly find them- minimum of 15 minutes. there has been marked improve- Dharma World provides its Gary Wintz is the tour guide for selves starting out their tour ex- 11. Sunlight. Due to the high, ment recently both in meals and patrons with a unique program of these trips. hausted. You don't need exhaus- thin atmosphere, the sun's ultra- hotel service. The Lhasa Hotel, profit sharing for the benefit of any Travocoa, 4000 MacArthur tion your first day in Tibet! For violet radiation is extremely strong now managed with Holiday Inn Buddhist center, community, or Boulevard, Suite 650E, Newport those who fly up to Tibet from and all care should be taken to expertise, is improving daily. affiliate organization of the patrons' Beach, CA 92660, 800-992-2003, Chengdu: those flights leave very avoid sunburn, even a few minutes Other hotels are appearing in choice. 312-951-2900. early in the morning. A very early of exposure makes a difference. Lhasa that are run by Tibetans Contact Jean McDonnell to find Wilderness Travel, 1760 Solano dinner the night before—say 5:00 Sun hats, long sleeves, dark sun rather than by the Chinese. 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Tra- Things to Know Before You Go: in flexibility, and it may be organizing educational trips to reasonably priced overland and velers whose lifetime dream has Practical Hints necessary to be a little forceful in Tibet, India, and Southeast Asia. trekking trips. Check them out. always been to visit Tibet, are 1. Gifts. are dis- order to get what you would Their trips are accompanied by often overcome with excitement armingly warm, very casual, and naturally expect on your trip. an academic with a special interest their first day in Tibet. One needs have a wonderful sense of humor When speaking with the tour in the countries being visited. to consciously take it easy their and playful spirit. Their natural companies, ask what sort of flexi- Group size is usually limited to 15 first day in Tibet. One needs to acceptance of you as a fellow bility and freedom you will be TRAVEL travelers, and the emphasis of the consciously take it easy that first human being is instinctive. They allowed. trip is very much on learning to day. Even if you are feeling just also love to trade and bargain. It Still, it is important to keep in understand and appreciate the IN TIBET fine for hours after arrival, the is a nice idea to bring some little mind that tourism only had its culture and art of the area. best investment you can make for gifts to give to new friends you beginning in Tibet in this very SPECIAL ADVICE FOR A Amongst trips being offered the whole rest of your stay is to are likely to make on your travels. decade of the 80's. Development SPECIAL LAND this year is a trip to Tibet led by not run around that first day. If Candy bars, post cards, chewing in general has been a very recent By Gary Wintz Dr. Janet Gyatso, director of the you wake up the next day without gum, T-shirts, pens, cassette music and rushed phenomenon. 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Zhangmu, and leaves along the you'll be amazed what you are people take our cards to Tibet be some years yet before there is Altitude Sickness/ Mountain Sick- recently opened Tibet-Nepal route able to do that you could not do and tell us afterwards how much such a thing as a luxury tour of ness to Kathmandu. the first days. they were appreciated. One tra- Tibet—not before the dusty roads Precautions related to the high Dr. Gyatso will conduct in- 4. Relax if you wake up at night veler told us that he thought a are turned to asphalt. But then atmospheric conditions and the formal lectures and lead numerous feeling shortness of breath. That's Tibetan was begging for money something will also be forever extremely strong sunlight will be discussion periods around the normal. So is sleeplessness. If you and, after he gave some, received lost. 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SNOW LION SPRING 87 CATALOG & NEWSLETTER SNOW LION NEWS & PROFILES not have built in locks, be sure to have an exterior lock, sometimes TIBETAN INTERVIEW WITH EH. THE DALAI LAMA the transportation services in China will demand it or they can PHRASEBOOK By GLENN H. MULLIN the influence of dogma, is intru- refuse to check your bag. mental in establishing human un- 6. Tibet's climate is "extreme TIBETAN PHRASEBOOK, by In late June I did a two hour derstanding. This is something I continental". This means that it is Andrew Bloomfield & Yanqui interview, mostly centering on firmly believe in... common for there to be extremes Tshering. 70 pp. approx., Book & political issues related to the The Tibet issue is not an easy in temperature between day and Tape—$14.95 approx., June. Tibet-China question with His one. It involves historical and night any time of year. For To satisfy the growing demand Holiness the Dalai Lama. During legal considerations, the senti- example, during a summer day at for a usuable phrasebook, the our discussions His Holiness dealt ments of the people of Tibet sunrise it could be quite cold— Tibetan Phrasebook and accom- in both depth and detail with the today, the geography of Central maybe just a few degrees above panying tape have been published various subjects that were broach- Asia, and so forth. freezing. By early afternoon it to make immediate communi- ed. Moreover, the status of Tibet could be very hot in the strong cation with Tibetans possible. It Anyone who has ever spoken does not affect Tibetans and direct sunlight. But the temper- will be very useful to travellers on with His Holiness will be familiar Chinese alone. It is important to ature could drop sharply just their way to Tibet, Nepal, and with the deliberation he gives to India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and while the sun goes behind a cloud India, as well as to persons any question asked of him. An the Soviet Union, as well as a for a while! At sunset, temper- desiring to speak with Tibetans in American journalist once com- number of other Central Asian atures will begin drooping sharply, the West. mented that what most amazed countries. So the Tibet question with cold, brisk nights. Dialogues center around a him about the Dalai Lama was is not a simple issue, and cannot In winter, the days can get variety of common situations the not so much what was said, but be glossed over. It will not be quite warm but the nights are visitor is likely to encounter, the manner of the saying. Ques- China, and instead take the path easily or quickly resolved. We extremely cold. including a visit to a monastery, tions that he is repeatedly asked of stealthy, violent, cunning, sub- have understood this clearly from Even in summer, at the moun- going to a Tibetan doctor, finding are never twice answered in the versive resistance. His Holiness the beginning. Until a satisfactory tain passes, there can easily be a room, and bargaining for a bus same way. Each question is argued that in general he remains solution is found, it will continue snow. Cold winds are also not seat. Not only are necessary thought out anew, as though it philosophically adverse to violence to haunt the Chinese government. uncommon on the passes at any phrases introduced in these dia- were being asked for the first as a means to an end adding that Frankly speaking, the main time. logues, but specific information time. Nothing passes on formula he agrees with the Mahayana problem for us is that there is not Tibet's rainy corresponds about nuances of Tibetan custom alone. proposition that violence and rad- much respect for truth on the to the monsoon season in the and etiquette are explained as This is the special charm and ical action are perhaps condonable Chinese side. For many years Trans-Himalaya, but it is much well. Among others, lists of goods magic of the Dalai Lama, and is under certain circumstances when now they have simply respected lighter in accumulative rainfall. one may see at the bazaar, dates one of the principal reasons that done on the basis of a positive, the power of the gun, the power From June till September passing of monastic ceremonies, festivals, the western press have fallen in altruistic motivation. Here he of violence and intimidation. But showers (mostly at night) are religious items and their signif- love with him. He has a special commented that many of his we hope that by making friends frequent, but usually of short icance, are contained in the back ability to remain aloof from pre- western friends have recently with them and increasing their . Rainbows and snow on of the book. conception, always looking at a begun to advise him to encourage understanding—by demonstrating the higher peaks surrounding the Though a simple form of topic with fresh eyes and thus his people to engage in violent to them what is relly going on in Lhasa Valley are common. So be romanization ensures that one be always seeing in it a new relevance. resistance; nonetheless, he was the Tibetan mind, what are the prepared for all extremes of understood, a tape complements Waiting in His Holiness' recep- not yet convinced that militancy relevant political and cultural weather at any time of year. the book so that one can actually tion room is a treat in itself. My would contribute to the precarious realities—their atitude will im- Other warm clothes, such as hear how the words and phrases meeting had been scheduled as Tibetan situation. prove. Also, we hope that they good, warm wool socks, long are spoken by a native. With the his last audience of the day. This This was the general tone of will realistically consider the dan- underwear, warm pajamas, etc., popularity of portable headphone a wonderful slot to be in. Firstly the conversation that was woven gers to the future of allowing are essential to contributing to a tape-players, one can listen to the one gets to sit in the waiting room in and around the basic talk, and their colonial attitudes to continue comfortable visit. A sweater and tape when driving, washing the as the other visitors of the day I will not go into it in greater unchecked. By invading and tak- light fold-up-in-your-pocket-type dishes—whenever. Beeps at each come and go, and to chat with detail here. ing over Tibet they have opened of windbreaker is also good to section allow one to fast-forward them concerning their reasons for To be executed tastefully, an up a large land border touching have as an alternate to the warm to a desired location on the tape, requesting their audience and later interview with His Holiness re- on several countries with whom jacket. And, of course, some say, for instance, if one is their experiences. This is punctu- quires a degree of sensitivity and they traditionally do not have summer clothing for those hot approaching a monastery and ated by the occasional bubbling intuition. He is not a man who friends. This has created numerous day time temperatures is also wants to hear the "Visiting a sounds of laughter as the merr- speaks and then thinks; quite to security problems for everyone good to have. Footwear should Monastery" dialogue. This allows iment of His Holiness leaps from the contrary, he considers in concerned, problems that cost be durable, supportive, and one to speak the phrase imme- the audience room to the reception depth before speaking, and will China millions of dollars. Tibet comfortable. diately after listening to it on area. often pause at length in the for many centuries has served as a Dress up clothing is not at all tape, or even along with the taped Finally, when everyone else has middle of an answer in order to buffer zone. We feel that it is in essential wear in Tibet—jeans are version. passed through and it is one's re-evaluate his thoughts and to everyone's interest, not least of all the comfortable way to go on the own turn to enter, being last further reflect upon an idea he is China's, for it to regain this Roof. becomes unequivocally best. There working through. Several I status. A good day pack is always is no time limit, for there is jumped the gate and interrupted Also, from the Chinese side, helpful to have along with you JOURNEY INTO nobody else waiting in line. One his thoughts, mistaking a contem- there is the factor of their own during your daily trips. While knows that one is there until His plative pause for the conclusion disappointment with the results visiting a temple, for example, it FORBIDDEN Holiness wants to call an end to of an answer. Fortunately His they have achieved in Tibet, and may be very hot up on the roof, the audience and retire to his Holiness is not shy, and simply their concern with our work but inside it may feel like a TIBET residence. brushed aside my interruption to outside. They have expressed this refrigerator, in which case you I had applied for a thirty carry on his line of contemplation to us quite strongly. In the present will want to have your jacket Gary Wintz and Molly McGinn minute interview, the audience before going on to the next issue age, when most countries are handy. Other daily needs such as have had the unusually good went on for more than two hours. at hand. decolonizing, China persists in a little snack food, canteen, toilet fortune to have traveled to Tibet Between answering my questions, Q. In recent years, at the her policy of the colonization of paper (ALWAYS carry toilet before most westerners. In 1981, His Holiness conducted an inter- invitation of Beijing, your Tibet. We want to lobby against paper), sunscreen, hat, etc. can be they accepted teaching positions view of his own. What is the Government-in-Exile has sent a this in the international arena and carried this way. Also, if suitcases at Chengdu University of present atmosphere in the western number of fact-finding delegations embarrass them for it. are delayed, the contents of your and Technology in Dharma centers? Are there any to China and Tibet. Do you feel Q. How determined are the day pack may have to sustain you Province, China. Following a sectarian conflicts? How is the that any progress has been made people inside Tibet with respect in the meantime. year of teaching in July 1982, Christian community reacting to through these exchanges? to these issues? Are they still 7. Food. If you are on a tour to they traveled to Lhasa and re- the West's newfound interest in A. In some aspects there has strongly concerned with Tibetan Tibet, all your meals there will be ceived an invitation to teach there Buddhism? And how about the been progress. For example, our independence? provided by the tourism corpo- and live on campus. They thus academic community—what is hap- sense of communication and ac- A. So far they are very deter- ration. The quality of the meals became the first westerners to pening where are who is doing quaintance has improved, as has mined, especially the younger can vary greatly, however, and reside in Tibet since Harrer and what? Which Tibetan texts are our knowledge of the situation. generation. some hotels, such as in Shigatse, Aufschnaiter fled in 1950. Later, being translated and studied? We have also succeeded in increas- In this respect the youth is very are infamous for unattractive they also traveled freely and unac- What is the present public senti- ing the Chinese awareness of the solid, on the other hand, many of food. The picnic "box lunches" companied through vast areas of ment toward the Tibet-China problems that they have created them seem to have psychological on day excursions can also be central Tibet. They visited regions issue, and what type of propa- by invading Tibet. problems resulting from the sub-standard. It also is not un- where no journalists or tourists ganda efforts are being made by On the other hand, concrete Chinese oppression, and alco- common for tourists, whose appe- had ever been. the Chinese? How about my own progress in our dialogue has holism has become widespread. tites are diminished by a touch of Since 1985, they have been Dharma practice is it going well, proved to be elusive. The Tibet- This is something very sad. altitude sickness, or who prefer to returning regularly to Tibet where am I meditating consistently, are China situation remains as before. Q. These days China is widely rest in their rooms, to forego an they are involved as consultants there no problems? And my There has been no significant publicizing her recent policy of occasional meal. So take some in a number of education and American publishers. Snow Lion break-through in this respect. liberalization in Tibet, permitting food—granola or museli, trail development projects. They lead Publications, are they doing well Q. On its return, the last freedom of religion and alsothe mix, a can of tuna, peanut butter, tours to Tibet and have lectured and working hard? These quest- delegation made a statement to opening of Tibet to foreigners. candy bars—any high energy at many universities and organi- ings and many more darted out in the effect that you hoped China How do you interpret these snack food is good. zations both in the U.S. and rapid succession as His Holiness and Tibet could cooperate in changes? Are they sincere? abroad. "Journey into Forbidden picked my brain for impressions order to establish mutual benefit. A. 1 think that there is no Tibet" is a series of lectures they of the outside world as gathered Does this mean that your govern- doubt that the main purpose in give on Tibetan culture, religion, by a small time translator-cum- ment is taking a softer line on the opening Tibet to foreign tourists politics and geography. You may lecturer and writer. independence issue? is economic, and that the bulk of contact them at: 1341 Ocean Later I repeated my long- A. Up to now our dialogue has these benefits go to the Chinese. Avenue, Suite 232, Santa Monica, standing theme that in my opinion aimed at creating a closer feeling, But on the other hand there are CA 90401, 213-822-7908. the Tibetans should give up their a more positive atmosphere with side benefits for the Tigbetans, non-violent stand as regards Beijing. Human contact, free of mostly of a political nature. The

SNOW LION SPRING 87 CATALOG & NEWSLETTER SNOW LION NEWS & PROFILES opening of Tibet to foreign travel be a Tibetan area. It will be in Tibet is that they are making Tibetans have starved to death around and come out with these does help to increase outside another land populated by Chinese no attempts to work this through since the Chinese ivasion. The sort of tactics. It made us doubt awareness of the situation there. and dominated by Chinese culture. the Tibetan language. parents feel that their children are their sincerity. Everyone can now see the nature This is something I really want to But on top of this natural safer as refugees in India than Therefore last year we cancelled of Chinese colonial rule in Tibet. express concern about, and to danger to the Tibetan language they are under the unstable all plans of a visit. Their invitation Particularly, if travellers equip bring to the attention of the and culture there is the danger Chinese government. obviously had been solely a propa- themselves with a basic knowledge outside world. This kind of coloni- posed by the Chinese colonial Q. Beijing recently sent the ganda stunt. They were not inter- of either Tibetan or Chinese and alism is obsolete and uncivilized, attitudes. to attend a reli- ested in real dialogue. And there are allowed to speak to the people and decent people everywhere The Chinese position is under- gious conference in Australia. In were signs that they would only without the inhibiting presence of should speak out against it. standable enough. Obviously, the the early sixties the Panchen was use my visit as a means to a Chinese official, they can easily Tibet, as a people, has a very more individual the Tibetan iden- a staunch nationalist; but fifteen legitimize their claims on Tibet. know the true Tibetan situation. unique cultural heritage, and as a tity remains the more dissatisfied years in a Chiese prison seems to In addition, the Tibetan people Regarding the Chinese policy land it has great natural beauty. they will be with Chinese coloni- have brought him closer to the feared for my safety. I received of liberalization of religious ex- If it becomes a Chinese populated alism and the more dangers of the Chinese line. many written and verbal messages pression, this is being done only area, both of these factors will be Tibetan independence movement A. Deep down every Tibetan from the resistance leaders inside on a superficial level. They have harmed. Already the Chinese have continuing. This is natural. As regards the Panchen Lama as a Tibet asking me not to trust the permitted the Tibetans to open a cut down and carried away most with Poland, the separate culture great hero and Tibetan nationalist. Chinese to the extent of placing few monasteries and temples, but of our forests and have destroyed and language make for a strong But officially he is a propaganda myself in their hands. only as showcases for tourists. A much of our wildlife. sense of nationalism. These things figurehead under the Chinese ad- This brought an end to the handful of new Tibetan youths The preservation of the Tibetan go together. This puts any colonial ministration. So in this respect he present plans for a visit, and are permitted to enter these mon- cultural heritage is not just a power in a difficult situation. It has no freedom to express his unless the atmosphere of the asteries, but even then the study Tibetan responsibility. Tibetan has to culturally destroy and own feelings. Chinese leaders changes consid- period allowed to them is far too culture is one of the world's most integrate the conquered land, or Q. But when he is in a western erably I doubt that our talks will inadequate to allow for real ancient traditions, and as such it suffer the dangers of a separa- country, such as Australia, surely move in this direction again in the learning. On the teaching side, belongs to all of mankind. More- tionist movement. he can say whatever he wishes. near future. few qualified teachers are left; over, it has many facets which are Our own position is that this is A. Whether he is in China or Q. It was rumoured that after and those that exist are not both beautiful and useful. There- unfair to the Tibetans, and in the abroad does not make much your European tour of this spring permitted to teach effectively. fore it is something worth pre- long run is impractical to China. difference for him, as long as he is you would visit Moscow and The problem is that the Chinese serving. In that sense all members We have the right to cultural in the Chinese hand. Were he to Russian Mongolia. In the end the regard religion solely as a set of of the human community have survival; and China is better off defect, he would then be able to visit didn't materialize. But you blind beliefs. In official Chinese some responsibility to see that it with a peaceful Tibet that can speak freely; but as long as he have previously made several trips policy anyone is free to believe, or is preserved. If it is destroyed, the serve as a buffer on her western knows that he must return to to Russia. In fact, much of the not to believe, in religion but loss is not only to Central Asia. It border. China and continue to try and eastern segment of the Soviet great restrictions are placed on will be a loss to the reservoir of Q. For the past few years work with Beijing, he is forced to Union follows the Tibetan brand teaching. Until recently, the 'prop- world culture, and thus will be China has permitted some follow the Chinese guidelines. of Buddhism. What are your agation' of religion was a serious shared by all... Tibetans from Tibet to visit India, His present situation is similar impressions of Russian policy crime. They make no distinction Q. A major problem in Tibet and refugees in India, and refugees to my own of the mid-fifties. We toward the Buddhist minority between teaching and propa- during the rule of Mao and the in India to visit Tibet. What sort had been invaded and defeated groups? gation. This makes a problem for 'Gang of Four' was the repression of restrictions are placed on them? by the Chinese army, and had A. The invitation for me to Buddhism, which relies heavily of Tibetan Culture in the field of A. Those coming from Tibet been forced into an uncomfort- visit the Soviet Union came last upon study and learning for the education. Children were forcibly generally have heavy restrictions. able treaty. Therefore, in order to December, when 1 was teaching transmission of spiritual know- taken to China for indoctrination, They are intensely screened, and prevent a blood bath and the in Bodh Gaya here in India. The ledge. In old Tibet a lama would and in Tibet itself the few schools if they don't return by the stipu- unnecessary slaughter of my peo- request was that I tour Mongolia be expected to study and train for that existed provided education lated time their families are perse- ple, I had to attempt to cooperate and the Buriat Republic of the twenty or thirty years in order to only in Chinese subjects. Has cuted. It is almost like some with Beijing. Then in 1956 I was Soviet Union, with a brief stop- become qualified. Chinese liber- Chinese policy improved in this family members are kept as hos- permitted to visit India to partici- over in Moscow on the way. But alization does not permit this regard? tages. Also, there is restriction pate in a religious conference, the invitation came a bit late and level of training. They are more A. Officially yes, but in actual according to area. For example, and thus during that period I was final arrangements couldn't be concerned with having a few practice there has not been much very few from Amdo, the province free for a short time. Theoretically made in time. The tour was monks in the monasteries to improvement. In primary schools of my birth, are given permission I could have voiced my personal therefore postponed for a while. show off to tourists than they are the children are officially supposed to travel. feelings on the Tibet-China crisis, There were no political reasons in continuing the inner spiritual to work only in Tibetan, and As for Tibetan refugees visiting but in fact to do so would have behind the postponement. tradition. Their policy has two Chinese is not supposed to be Tibet, in order to do this they ruined my attempts at diplomacy The relationship between the faces: one that claims religious introduced until later. But in fact have to sign a document with the and the working out of a peaceful Mongolian regions and the Dalai freedom, the other that places from the beginning all the empha- Chinese embassy classifying them solution. Therefore I had to follow Lama office is something very restrictions. sis is on Chinese. Tibetans emer- as 'Chinese overseas nationals'. the guidelines that were laid out unique. In fact, the name 'Dalai' But at the current moment the ging from the Chinese-run schools This is not only the case with the by the Chinese, because I had to is a Mongolian word dating from most serious problem is not their in Tibet generally cannot read or refugees here in India; even the consider that I was soon going to the visit of the Third Dalai Lama attitude toward religion or culture. write their own language, and are Tibetans who were taken to return to Tibet and continue to to Mongolia in 1578, when he Rather, what is of major concern discouraged from speaking it to Canada and Switzerland under try to work with them. For me to converted the Turned to to us today is their policy of any officials. official government programs and have done otherwise would mean Buddhism. Since then we have moving hundreds of thousands of Here there are two factors at who now hold passports of those undermining my efforts back at been very close. In 1979, on my Chinese immigrants into Tibet. work. On the one hand there is countries must sign these docu- home. This is the situation the first visit to Ulan Bator, the Especially, in those areas out- the Chinese colonial attitude as ments. Panchen finds himself in at the encounter was very touching. side the so-called Tibet described above. But on the other, Also, if visitors carry any reli- present moment. Many thousands of the Mongolian Autonomous Region (i.e.. Central there is the problem that we gious articles, these are often Q. There was some talk that people came to greet me, and Tibet), such as my own birthplace ourselves share in India: namely, confiscted. you would personally visit Beijing when our eyes met I saw that in Amdo, northeast Tibet, the the Tibetan language remains to In particular, there is a great and Tibet in 1985. The dialogue many of them were weeping. number of imported Chinese is be developed in such a way as to restriction placed upon my picture. to bring this together seems to Their expressions were very mov- particularly alarming. Here much have a vocabulary for modern At the Tibet-Nepal border, many have fallen through. Are you still ing. Even sixty years after the of the fertile land has been taken western subjects. Unless the copies of my photograph have pressing them to permit you to Communist revolution their faith over by Chinese immigrants, while Tibetan language becomes ade- been confiscated and destroyed. visit Tibet? has remained very strong. the native Tibetans are being quate in this way, it faces a It's a bit of a contradiction. On A. For some time China had When we Tibetans say pushed back into remote, desolate problem of survival. At the - the one hand the Chinese publicly been coming out with public Mongolia we do not just mean places. Even three years ago an ment it is not sufficiently devel- are very eagerly inviting the Dalai statements to the international the area of the present-day state, official Chinese paper stated that oped in this direction. We don't Lama to return to Tibet. But at press, to the effect that they but all the lands of the Eastern in this district the Tibetan popu- have words for many of the the same time, the Dalai Lama's would like me to return to Tibet. Soviet Union and Northwestern lation was only seven hundred concepts of modern science, and picture is very much restricted. Therefore in 1983 I replied that I China populated by Mongolian thousand, whereas the number of thus it becomes impossible for Q. Many of these visiting would like to make a short visit in peoples. This includes both Inner Chinese immigrants stood at two our people to receive a scientific Tibetans seem to be smuggling 1985. But then later on in '83 they and Outer Mongolia, the Kalmuk and a half million. As a result, the or technical training in our own out their children and leaving publicly arrested and executed a region, the Buriat Republic, and Tibetans there have become a language. This is not particularly them with you here in India. Why large number of Tibetans on the so forth. minority in their own land. surprising and is not something are they doing this, and has the pretext of 'removing criminal ele- Concerning the Russian attitude The situation is not quite as that we need to feel ashamed of; refugee situation here developed ments'. Many Tibetans simply toward Buddhism, this has defi- bad in what Beijing calls the Tibet our culture developed independ- sufficiently that you can provide disappeared, and have not been nitely improved over the last Autonomous Region. But even ently without intimate contact for these children adequately? heard of since. These Tibetans twenty years. There is much here, in the bigger towns such as with the west, and therefore our A. Mainly the parents are were only criminals in the sense greater freedom now than, say, in Lhasa and Shigatse, the Chinese language reflects this. This same concerned about eduction. The that they have engaged in political the sixties. The number of monks government has sent in large situation exists in reverse for the Tibetans in Tibet are generally dissent over the years. So in the has been allowed to increase, as numbers of immigrants, and these west; there are many concepts in dissatisfied with the level of edu- middle of our dialogue with has the study periods allowed to now outnumber the native the Tibetan philosophical and cation provided by the Chinese Beijing their policies inside Tibet them. Tibetans there. These cities now spiritual for which there and they think that our refugee took this negative twist. I discovered a number of inter- have an 'old section' populated are no precise equivalents in schools here in India are better. Also, although the Chinese had esting historical facts on my visit mainly by Tibetans, and a much English. English simply has not They are also concerned with been telling the media that they there. For example, I was told larger and more affluent 'new developed sufficiently in these spiritual issues. The atmosphere wanted me to return, as soon as I that the monastery of Ulan Ude section' populated almost exclu- directions to incorporate these here is much better spiritually expressed interest in a visit they was built by Stalin in 1945. On sively by imported Chinese. To concepts. The words don't yet than in Tibet. began a propaganda campaign the one hand he very much entice this immigration, Beijing exist in English. We have the In addition, there are economic against me and came out with destroyed Buddhism in the offers economic incentives to same problem when trying to considerations. Under the Chinese their 'five points concerning the Mongolian regions, but on the Chinese willing to participate in translate certain western branches occupation, Tibet has experienced Dalai Lama'. This was something other hand he built this monas- their programme. of learning into Tibetan. Our poverty and deprivation surpass- very strange; they claimed to tery. This seems to indicate some If this policy is allowed to complaint concerning Chinese rule ing anything in our recorded want to open a dialogue, but as genuine respect for Buddhism on continue, soon Tibet will no longer history. Tens of thousands of soon as we accept they turn his part. During World War II

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the Kalmuks had sided with believe anything merely because I In my case, as a refugee, being the specific religious or political insti- asleep. Then when China decided Germany in the hope of ridding said it. Be like an analyst buying head of the various Central Asian tution. So I think that when we to invade us, we were completely themselves of Soviet domination; gold, cutting and burning the religious institutions doesn't mean Tibetans say 'combining religious unprepared. but the tactic backfired, and substance to test it in every way. much. There is a certain responsi- and secular functions', it does not My predecessor, the Thirteenth Stalin heavily punished the Accept it only when it meets the bility to see that they are preserved mean what Western people think Dalai Lama, was a very great and Kalmuks to the extent that entire full criteria of reason, and when it purely and that no essential line- of whenthey say 'combining forward-looking man. But he was communities were destroyed or proves to be of benefit to you." ages are lost; but most of the church and state'. working with a conservative socie- transported away. Yet, at the This kind of attitude is compat- work in this sphere falls upon the And of course as a refugee my ty, and sometimes it was difficult same time, he had this monastery ible with the modern scientific leaders in each of the individual function in both spiritual and for him to convince the other constructed. outlook. religious orders and not directly temporal activities is quite dif- Tibetan leaders to institute his Q. During the time of the Q. There are a number of upon me. My job in this regard is ferent than what it would be in a ideas. previous Dalai Lama, Tibet and concerning the spread only to see that everything is free Tibet. Here there is an even Q. Your Holiness has a standing Russia were close friends. It is of Buddhism to the West. Do you going well. And, because everyone greater flexibility in my role. invitation to visit Canada. We even said that in 1901 your feel that these can be linked to the else is working quite hard to There are no specific guidelines to had hoped to have you come later predecessor did a magical rite in present time? preserve and maintain their indi- be followed. this year, but it looks like that order tohelp the heirless Czar A. That is difficult to say. vidual traditions, this means that Q. Your predecessor, the Thir- won't be possible. Will you be conceive a son. Is the present There is a that mentions I don't have to interfere much, so teenth Dalai Lama, was also said able to come next year? Russian interest in the Dalai the growth of Buddhism in 'the for me, my main spiritual concern to >be very flexible, very untradi- A. The specific date has not yet Lama essentially spiritual, or is it land of the red-faced peoples'. is my own practice. tional in his attitudes. been set. I had been asked to more in the Dalai Lama as a This is supposed to be fulfilled A problem with being a head A. Yes. But the Tibetan people come last year, but that wasn't leader of the peoples of Central 2,500 years after the life of of religious institution is that one sometimes didn't cooperate with possible because of my schedule. Asia? Buddha. has to maintain the rules and his ideas. Again, it is not possible this year. A. I think there is no doubt The problem is that there is ttitudes of that institution, and For example, when he tried to I hope it will come together soon. that it is mainly political. Tibet is considerable controversy concern- cannot freely follow one's own open a British school in Lhasa, a The problem is that I have to tie geographically important to the ing precisely when the Buddha ideas nor express personal opin- lot of obstacles arose. So he tried the tour in with my other com- Soviets. It is also important to lived. For example, the Tibetan ions contradicting the traditions to send some students to England, mitments. But I greatly enjoyed Afghanistan and India, who lie scholar Sakya Pandita placed the of the institute. One has to speak but again the Tibetans resented my previous visit to Canada and within the Soviet sphere of date at more than three thousand for the institution as a whole and his attempts at modernization the hospitality I received there, interest... years ago. Alternatively, Panchen not for oneself as an idividual. and created obstacles. After this and I look forward to coming Q. During the life of your Shakya Shri argues that it is Fortunately I am not a religious failure he attempted to have some again. Canada is a beautiful coun- predecessor a huge library of about 2,500 years ago. the former head in this sense, to have those students educated in British try and I have many friends there. Tibetan books was established at theory would probably link the kinds of restrictions on my life schools in India, but that also met Q. After Switzerland, Canada St. Petersburg (present-day above prophecy to the devel- may create some problems. I with obstacles. Next he opened a took the largest number of Tibetan Leningrad). Although one of the opment of Buddhism in Central amnot the head of any one British school in Gyantse, but refugees. Do your feel that the largest Tibetan collections in the Asia; the latter could link it to the particular sect of Tibetan finally that too disappeared. Canadian Tibetans are preserving world, access to this literature has introduction of Buddhism to the Buddhism, butrather, I am just Then during my childhood an- their cultural heritage, or have been very restricted. With the West. an overall spiritual leader. Each other British school was opened they become overwhelmed by the intense destruction of Tibetan The latter dating also accords sect of Tibetan Buddhism has its in Lhasa. I remember the English North American cultural melting literature inside Tibet by the' with the beliefs that are prevalent own administrative head, so I teacher there quite well. The pot? Chinese, this collection may prove Theravadin countries, so these don't have to involve myself on school only survived a few months A. So far they have done quite to be vital. Have you had any days most scholars tend to accept that level. before being closed down. well. The problem with the contact with Russian authorities it as the correct hypothesis. My own feelings concerning The obstacles to the above Tibetan refugees in Canada is concerning it? Q. Is this the prophecy given in religion and politics is that anyone attempts at modernization were that the country is extremely A. We are trying to explore the Lankavatarasutral involved in politics, especially created by narrow-minded people. large, and the refugees who were this reservoir of materials. Unfor- A. (Laughing). That I can't say requires a clear attitude, a pure This was something the Thirteenth taken there were settled in loca- tunately it is largely uncatalogued for sure. We Tibetans just know and selfless motivation. Otherwise, Dalai Lama fought against all his tions that are quite far removed as of yet. We have asked Tibet the prophecy from oral tradition. politics easily becomes a dirty life. The failure of his attempts to from one another. For example, House, our cultural institute in We very much respect the original word. Religion teaches us how to establish a British school is some- some were settled in Calgary, New Delhi, to open a dialogue of Buddha, but we don't have a selfless, altruistic motiva- thing very regrettable. others in Winnipeg, some in with the Russian authorities. We read them very much. Mostly we tion. Therefore a person involved The first batch of students that Montreal, and so forth. Nonethe- are especially interested in its rare study the Tibetan commentaries. in politics or administration needs he sent to England only remained less, they seem to have maintained materials. Actually, the root of Buddhism more than anything else, a clear a few years. But on my first visit a strong cultural bond. Q. A Tibetan friend once told lies in the original discourses of mind, a sincere attitude. Religous to England I was shown the Generally, wherever there are me that in 1960, at a gathering of Buddha. After that there are the training is an important tool in reports written on them by their any Tibetans, even if only one or lamas, you had said that, because commentaries of the later Indian gaining and maintaining that clar- teachers. The reports were gener- two families, they seem to retain of the West's reliance on the masters, which collect and struc- ity of purpose. ally good, and described them as their sense of the Tibetan iden- scientific attitude and the theory ture the many and diverse ideas In this sense I hope and pray hard-working and industrious. tity... of relativity, it was now becoming found in the earlier scriptures. that all national leaders and poli- They were there between 1913 to If time allows, during my next ripe for Buddhism. At that time Then there are the Tibetan com- tical people become more spirit- 17. tour I would like to take some Buddhism was almost non- mentaries to the later Indian ually minded, more honest, more If the Thirteenth's attempts to time out and visit Canada's north existent outside of Asia. Now, treatises. Up to now most of my just, more respectable. introduce modern education into to meet with some of the native only 26 years later, every major time has been spent in the study Alternatively, when political Tibet had not met with such peoples, the Inuit. In addition, I western city has many Buddhist of the Tibetan commentaries. Now power comes into the wrong intense resistance by tradition- would love to see their dogs, and centers. Toronto alone has more I am trying to reach the second person's hand there is no honesty, alists, our history may have taken also the northern wildlife—seals, than thirty. Why do you feel that stage, the Indian commentaries. no human feeling, no justice, no quite a different turn. Several polar bears, animals like that. the proliferation of scientific ideas Then finally I will reach the first peace of mind. Then human decades passed between those Canada is famous for its north- is relevant to the spread of stage, the original sutras. beings are really made to live a attempts and the Chinese invasion. lands. I have read much about it ? (Laughing). troubled life. There atmosphere The conservatives were afraid and would love to experience it A. Buddhism is very sophis- Q. Your Holiness is both a becomes very complicated, very that too much exposure to the personally. ticated philosophically, and secular and spiritual leader of the negative. West would corrupt our youth Q. Today I have concentrated strongly stresses rationality. In Central Asian peoples. Are you On the other hand, it is danger- and perhaps destroy their faith in on questions related to the Tibet- this sense it is very modern in its comfortable with this dual role? ous to entrust the head of any one Buddhism. Granted, there would China political situation. But to sensitivity and outlook. Do you find the two functions specific religion with political perhaps have been some cultural fifty million people of Central There is something it can con- complementary, or do they some power. For instance, if someone casualties; but this would not be Asia you are essentially a spiritual tribute to the modern world. It times inhibit one another? like the Pope, who is the head of the fault of modern education nor leader, a man of wisdom, would has much to say on the nature of A. So far they have worked out one specific church, were to be- of the west. It would be our own you like to leave us with a brief matter, and on the brain, mind well enough together. But I can't come a national political leader, fault for failing first to provide spiritual message? and nervous system. There is a say about the future. Spirituality it may become difficult for him to these students with sufficiently A. My message is always the basis here for cooperation and means your own motivation, and serve both religious and political deep philosophical grounding in same: to cultivate and practice dialogue with western sciences secular activity means working in functions objectively. Combining their own tradition. If, as a love, kindness, compassion and such as neurology, psychology, the world. Because motivation church and state in this way may preliminary, they had been given tolerance. These are qualities com- , and so forth. pervades all action, it is important make problems, unless there is a thorough training in their own mon to all great religions. Buddhists and scientists can work to have a spiritual motivation, a great flexibility within the two culture on a non-superficial level, But whether or not one follows together in these fields. correct motivation. Whether we roles. If he has to follow the this would have been able to any particular religious tradition Every religion has its own are involved in politics, eduction, traditional line too closely, it may sustain them within their own is of no special relevance here; the character and atmosphere. I truly medicine, law, engineering, sci- prove difficult. The role of the cultural tradition while permitting benefits of love and kindness are respect Christianity and the con- ence, business, industry, or what- Dalai Lama in the religious sphere them to acquire modern know- obvious to anyone. When we are tribution it has made and con- ever, the nature of the motivation is not like that of a Pope. It is ledge. first born we depend upon it for tinues to make to world civiliza- determines the character of our more nebulous and abstract. With a modern education these survival; and then during the last tion. But no one religion is work. When we say that the Dalai students would have been able to years of our life we again depend appropriate for all types of people. Without motivation, a person Lama office is the head of both master international diplomacy. upon the kindness of others. Is it Just as Buddhism is not best for cannot move. No matter what the temporal and religious activities Then, with the radical changes not then ignoble if during the everyone, Christianity is not ap- activity, if the motivation is nega- for Tibetans, this does not indicate that ensued, during and following brief phase of our life between propriate to all types of disposi- tive the activity becomes negative. any sort of rigid role in either World War II, they perhaps would these two periods we are not kind tions. In a restaurant a variety of Conversely, when the motivation secular or religious spheres. It is have been able to explore legal and humane towards others? food on the menu will satisfy the is positive the activity becomes just a general title meaning that and diplomatic ways to get Tibet Love is the supreme magical variety of tastes. positive. the Dalai Lama is respected as a into the United Nations and put potent that turns all that it touches Especially, for those types of This is the meaning of spirit- religious teacher while having a us beyond China's grasp. As it into gold. Everyone appreciates people who want to follow a path uality in a general sense. voice in Tibetan political affairs. I was, because of the failure of receiving love; everyone appreci- of sceptical inquiry and reason, One must also make a distinc- am free to express my opinions these attempts to create a system ates being in the field of kindness. rather than a path of faith, tion between one's own religious openly on both religious and of modern education, we passed With it there is happiness and Buddhism may prove useful. practice and any religious institu- political matters, and do not have through this period of dynamic peace within oneself, and one Buddha himself said, "Do not tion with which one is connected. to voice the viewpoints of any international change as though brings these qualities to one's

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environment; conversely, without named Tashi Rabten Buddhist doctrine look back over ness, it is impossible to appreciate it one has unhappiness and confu- DE-CHEN Ling. the development of Indian the full force of Prasangika, a sion within oneself, and spreads This office has learned through Buddhist thought and catalogue school in which, according to the these qualities to one's environ- a reliable source that the above the positions of the and Dalai Lama, "things hardly even ment. YON-TEN DZ0 monastery has fallen within the Mahayana schools around three exist". We Tibetans complain over the site map of the master plan of the major questions: What is the [A Study in Svatantrika] fact that China invaded our coun- MEDITATION Lumbini Development Project nature of the world and how is it Table of Contents try and now colonize it. But this and therefore to be demolished known? What is the path to EXPOSITION isn't because we hate the Chinese. CENTER eventually. We are receiving many freedom from suffering? What is 1. The To the contrary, we are grateful strong letters from various indi- the nature of the state of freedom? 2. Svatantrika and Prasangika to them for the opportunities they Dechen Yonten Dzo Meditation viduals and organizations all over Tibetan lamas discern a progres- 3. The Root of Cyclic Existence have given us to practice patience, Center is a Buddhist the world expressing their deep sion in the subtlety, sophistication, 4. Ultimate Existence tolerance and forgiveness. They practice center established in anguish over the impending dan- and veracity of the answers to 5. The Reasoning Consciousness provided us with a supreme test Boulder in 1982, under the guid- ger of demolition of the old these questions in the four major 6. The Two Truths of courage. ance of the Ven. Ri Cham Kusho. Buddhist temples at Lumbini un- Indian schools and their sub- 7. An Overview of the Svatantrika On the other hand, it is almost Its members practice the Dzogpa der the new development project. schools, beginning with for them to leave. They Chenpo Longchen Nyingthig cycle Lumbini is one of the four Vaibhasika, and then moving on TRANSLATION OF THE should go home and tend to the of , a graduated series of most sacred places for all to Sautrantika, Cittamatra, and SVATANTRIKA CHAPTER OF problems of their own country. spiritual practices inspired by Buddhists, being the birth place finally Madhyamika. The "lowest" JANG-GYA'S PRESENTATION This would be better for them as Guru Padmasambhava. New of . The demoli- of the four schools, Vaibhasika, OF TENETS well as for the Tibetans. We have members begin with the tion of the old Buddhist temples upholds a position far more radi- Part I: Madhyamika a right to follow our own , Vajrasattva purification and then to give place to new construction cal than the naive realism of 1. The Life and Works of to live according to our own go on to a special Short Ngondro would not only affect the inmates ordinary experience and sets forth culture and identity. All people composed by H.H. Dudjom of the concerned monasteries but views of and self- 2. Madhyamika Schools in India have this right. Nobody has the Rinpoche. would also greatly hurt the senti- lessness that are essential for the 3. History of Madhyamika in right to colonize others. The teachers spend approxi- ments of Buddhists all over the understanding of the Madhyamika Tibet I feel that the Buddhist empha- mately half of each year in the world. view of emptiness. Indeed, it is 4. The Middle Way sis on love and patience has U.S. The Ven. Jetsun Rinpoche We welcome and appreciate impossible to comprehend the 5. Scriptural Interpretation helped us considerably in coming has been recognized as the incar- your development project for full implications of the 6. The Practice of the Path through this difficult period of nation of Khandro Yeshe Lumbini, but it remains our fear Madhyamika critique without hav- 7. Svatantrika our history. It has helped us to Tshogyal and Machik Lapdrom. that an ugly side effect will over- ing an appreciation of the philo- Part II: Sautrantika-Svatantrika- maintain a sense of clarity, The Ven. Ri Cham Kusho is the shadow the entire success of the sophical context of the schools in Madhyamika strength and humour, although current Jetsun Rinpoche's mother, development scheme. Lumbini relation to which the Madhyamika 8. Refutation of Cittamatra almost a quarter of our population and the step-daughter of H.H. had so far remained a real zone of was proclaimed. 9. The Meaning of Ultimate Exist- was killed by the Red Guard, the Dudjom Rinpoche. For further peace and it can not by any We think that our new publi- ence Tibetan people can still smile and information, please call 442-0796 means be involved in an awkward cation, A Study of Svatantrika by 10. The Refutation of Ultimate laugh. They can still look to the in Boulder. incident that would incite the Donald S. Lopez, Jr., marks an Existence future with eyes of hope. We call tender feelings of 250 million important contibution to an un- .11. The Two Truths it sem-zangpo, 'the good heart'. Buddhists. derstanding of the Madhyamika 12. Presentation of the Path We have been treated very brutal- This office, therefore, would school. The Madhyamika is con- Part III: Yogacara-Svatantrika- ly. Many have died, many others BOOK REVIEW: like to appeal to your committee sidered to have had two sub- Madhyamika have spent years in concentration to kindly spare the old Buddhist schools, Svatantrika and 13. Integration of Mind-Only camps under inhuman conditions. temples at Lumbini from impend- Prasangika. The Prasangika 14. The Meaning of True Exist- But as a people we still possess ing demolition. It is our hope that school, which is generally deemed ence 'the good heart'. By Elisabeth Finckh, M.D. the committee would consider the by Tibetan scholars to be the 15. The Lack of Being One or Dr. Yeshi Donden, the most matter favourably." highest school of Buddhist philos- Many gifted Tibetan doctor in exile, Persons interested in expressing ophy, is better known than 16. The Two Truths was entrusted by H.H. the Dalai their opinion to the Lumbini Svatantrika, in part because the 17. The Paths and Fruitions GLENN MULLIN Lama in 1961 with the task of Development Committee may major work of its founder, A Study in Svatantrika is available building the Medical School in write to: H.M.G. of Nepal, Candrakirti's Clear Words from Snow Lion for $19.95 in TO SPEAK IN Dharamsala. I have been an eye Lumbini Development Commit- (Prasannapada), is available in paper and $35 in cloth. witness: Dr. Yeshi Donden—with tee, Kathmandu 7101, while the major his excellent scientific education- Tripureswar-Teku, Nepal. Svatantrika texts are preserved CHICAGO was my teacher and Mr. Gyatsho only in Tibetan translation. In preparing this Study of x * i Glenn Mullin will be traveling to Tshering my intelligent interpreter when I visited this Medical School Svatantrika, Lopez has consulted the Chicago area in early April to the major Indian works of the give several lectures: in 1962 to study Tibetan medicine. WHY STUDY Therefore I have seen the immense Svatantrikas as well as Tibetan M IM^ *JMBl „ .♦.. April 4: "Tibetan Buddhism: difficulties to establish the Medical expositions of the school to pro- Traditional Methods for Spiritual School and the hospital. SVAT ANTRIM! duce the most extensive examina- Growth"—a workshop at the During these years there was In the Lankavatara Sutra the tion of this influential system Midland Hotel, 172 W. , no time to write books; the Buddha says: available in the West. In addition, Chicago from 9 AM to 5 PM. doctors had to take care of the he has explained in some detail My dharma is of two types: Register in advance with Oasis many patients. Thus it is a great how the progression from Advice and philosophy. Center for Human Potential, joy to read now the book of my Vaibhasika to Prasangika is un- To children I give advice 7463 N. Sheridan road, Chicago, teacher. The translator and editor derstood by scholars of the Geluk To I teach philosophy. IL 60626, 312-274-6777. Fee $55. Prof. Jeffrey Hopkins is a guaran- school. April 9: "Karma and Reincar- tor for the scientific character of Tibetan lamas are fond of The study of Svatantrika is nation"—7:30 PM at the this book. The contents are: The quoting this passage to indicate important for both historical and Theosophical Society, 1926 N. Body, Diagnosis, Treatment and the importance of studying the philosophical reasons. The Main St., Wheaton, IL 60189, Selected Topics. The book is a various schools of Buddhist phil- Svatantrika was the first Indian 312-668-1571. Fee $2.50. clear and scientific synopsis of osophy as a component of the school to be expounded in Tibet, The following two talks will be Tibetan medicine. The questions practice of the dharma. Buddhism by such renowned scholars as held at the Field Museum of between the chapters animate the is very much a call to analysis, Santaraksita and Kamalasila. The Natural History, Roosevelt Road difficult theme. The Selected not merely of theoretical abstrac- Svatantrika delineation of the at Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL Topics are of a great vividness. tions, but of the most fundamental structures of the Hinayana and 60605. Register in advance with Dr. Yeshe Donden is not only an components of existence, begin- Mahayana paths traditionally the Dept. of Education, Adult excellent teacher; with his book ning with questions concerning formed one of the major compo- Programs, 312-322-8855. he has pointed out his ability to the nature of the self and extend- nents of the Tibetan monastic April 11: "The Dalai Lama: An represent Tibetan medicine in an ing that analysis to all phenomena. curriculum, while Madhyamika Intimate Look"—an illustrated effective manner... It is advisable Because of the importance of reasonings developed by lecture. Fee $15 (members $10). that everybody interested in bringing one's understanding of Svatantrikas, such as the reason- April 12: "The Spiritual Culture Tibetan medicine should read this these questions to the most pro- ing of the one and the many, are of Tibet"—includes a tour of The remarkable book. found level, it is rarely sufficient among the most potent methods Tibet Hall. Health Through Balance is simply to accept the Buddhist for coming to a conceptual under- available from Snow Lion. pronouncements on faith; philo- standing of emptiness. Further- sophical positions must be ana- more, an appreciation of the lyzed in detail from a variety of Svatantrika positions on the perspectives in order to arrive at nature of emptiness and the prac- POSTAL HIMAL an appreciation of both their tice of path, apart from its intrinsic LUMBINI subtlety and their implications. value, is crucial for an under- The Nepal and Tibet Philatelic One of the most valuable con- standing of Prasangika. Study Circle is an international -A PLEA tributions of Tibet to Buddhist Svatantrika, the "second highest" organization devoted to the study thought is the perspective brought school of , is The following is an excerpt of the stamps and postal history to the study of Buddhist philo- the school in contradistinction to from a letter written to His of Tibet and Nepal. It publishes a sophy by the textbooks which which Prasangika defined itself. quarterly journal (Postal Himal) Majesty's Government of Nepal the tenets of the Indian Indeed, it is on the basis of which is free to its members. by Kalsang Yeshi, the represent- Buddhist schools of thought. The statements by Candrakirti that Write to: George Bourke, 11180 ative of His Holiness the Dalai most extensive of these are the the names "Svatantrika" and Quirk Rd., Belleville MI 48111. Lama in Nepal: works of Jam-yang-shay-ba "Prasangika" were coined. With- "We would like to draw your (1648-1721) and Jang-gya out understanding the Svatantrika kind attention to a humble appeal (1717-1786). These compendia of position on the nature of empti- of the Tibetan Monastery at

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The Kunga Rinchen text is a 330 pp. approx. Glossary, Bib- losophy by the Svatantrika master SNOW LION manual of practical instructions liography, Notes, Index Santaraksita represents the final for serious students who are prac- development of Buddhist thought ticing or would like to practice the in India. In Tibet, Svatantrika TITLES path of Mahamudra in meditation. was the first Indian Buddhist Khenpo Konchong Gyaltsen has school to gain currency, prior to provided an extensive introduction the translation of the works of to the text which explains many Candrakirti into Tibetan. essential points of the five-fold In preparing this Study of path of Mahamudra practice. Svatantrika, the author has con- 140 pp. approx., Notes, Index. sulted the major Indian works of the Svatantrikas, such figures central to the development of Buddhist thought in India as Bhavaviveka, Jnanagarbha, Santaraksita, and Kamalasila, and has analyzed a number of Tibetan expositions of Svatantrika to produce the most extensive exami- nation of this influential school EMPTINESS YOGA by Jeffrey available in the West. THE JEWELLED STAIRCASE, Hopkins, Co-ed. Joe B. Wilson 450 pp. approx., Glossary, Biblio- by Geshe Wangyal $10.95 $19.95, cloth $35 graphy, Index, Spring 87. In 1955, a geshe from Drepung ALTAR OF THE EARTH, by Monastery in Lhasa, Tibet arrived This is an absorbing and highly Peter Gold $12.95 in the United States. He founded readable presentation of the Peter Gold was recently in Tibet the first Tibetan Buddhist monas- highest development in Buddhist where he wrote a new book for us. tery in North America and was to insight. Professor Jeffrey Altar of the Earth takes us on a become one of the main forces in Hopkins—considered by many to vivid journey into the majestic the newly developing awareness be the foremost contemporary environment, ways of life and TIBETAN PHRASEBOOK, by of Tibetan Buddhism in America. Western authority on Tibetan matters of the spirit in today's Andrew Bloomfield & Yanqui Geshe Wangyal's early students Buddhism—presents an in-depth, Tibet. He has included in his Tshering. Book & Tape—$14.95 have in turn become leading lively exposition on the compat- engagingly written essays and approx. ibility of emptiness and dependent- To satisfy the growing demand for Buddhist scholars and practition- images the most important sacred ers. During the 28 years that the arising as found in the Prasangika and natural places, events and a use able phrasebook, the Tibetan Madhyamika. Phrasebook and accompanying tape late Geshe Wangyal taught in the ways of life—those things travelers United States he emphasized the His commentary is based on will very likely see but not fully have been published to make need for a firm basis in the Jang-gya's treatment of comprehend from the guidebooks. immediate communication with fundamentals of Buddhist doc- Prasangika Madhyamika which Peter also gave a lot of attention to Tibetans possible. It will be very was used as a primary text in useful to travellers on their way to trine. The last several years of Tibetan art, dance, and song. Peter Geshe-la's life he worked tirelessly Tibet's largest monastery, Dre- is an excellent writer and photog- Tibet, Nepal, and India, as well as bung. A translation of this text is to persons desiring to speak with on this, his final book, which rapher and Altar of the Earth will reflects his main goal of presenting interwoven with Prof. Hopkins' delight anyone interested in Tibet. Tibetans in the West. presentation. HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA Dialogues center around a in a clear and precise way the 160 pp., approx., Photos, June. essential topics for new Buddhists The many reasonings used by Daniel Cozort $10.95 variety of common situations the Prasangika Madhyamika to ana- of Western countries. The Jewelled Highest Yoga Tantra is supreme visitor is likely to encounter, lyze self and phenomena and to Staircase is his legacy to us—the among yogas. This presentation of including a visit to a monastery, establish their true mode of culmination of his life's work. It is the stages of Highest Yoga Tantra going to a Tibetan doctor, finding existence as empty are presented an excellent introduction to is based on a famous Tibetan text a room, and bargaining for a bus in the context of the practice of Buddhism. The book begins with by the yogi/scholar Nga-wang- seat. Not only are necessary meditation. This useful book helps a delightful chapter on the life of bel-den entitled Presentation of phrases introduced in these dia- the practitioner to avoid the Geshe Wangyal. This is followed the Grounds and Paths of the logues, but specific information pitfalls that attend the misap- by a thorough discussion of all the Four Great Secret Tantra Sets, about nuances of Tibetan custom prehension of the meaning of foundational ideas of Buddhist and draws heavily on oral com- and etiquette are explained as well. emptiness by demonstrating its mentary by the present Ganden Among others, lists of goods one practice. 176 pp., notes, index. compatibility with nominal exist- Tri Rinbochay, H.H. Jambel may see at the bazaar, dates of ence. Shenpen. monastic ceremonies, festivals, KNOWLEDGE & LIBERATION 480 pp. approx., Glossary, Biblio- religious items and their signif- by Anne Klein $15.95, cloth $27.50 graphy, Index, Spring 87. Part One discusses the practices icance, are contained in the back From its inception, Buddhist common to sutra and tantra. of the book. philosophy has been concerned Part Two presents the generation Though a simple form of romani- with defining and overcoming the stage of highest yoga tantra. zation ensures that one be under- limitations and errors of ordinary stood, a 90 minute tape comple- perception. This was essential to Part Three covers the entirety of ments the book so that one can Buddhism's central purpose of the completion stage yogas: actually hear how the words and establishing a path and method * physical isolation THE GARLAND OF MAHA- phrases are spoken by a native. for attaining liberation. Concep- * verbal isolation PRACTICES: A Trans- With the popularity of portable tual thought, in this view, is * mental isolation lation of Kunga Rinchen's headphone tape-players, one can capable of leading to a liberating * illusory body Clarifying the Jewel Rosary of the listen to the tape when driving, understanding, a transformative * clear light Profound Five-Fold Path Trans, washing the dishes—whenever. religious experience. * union by Khenpo Rinpochay Konchog The tape will allow one to fast- The author discusses the Part Four compares the Kal- Gyaltsen Co-trans. & Ed. by forward to a desired location, say, workings of both direct and con- achakra and Guhyasamaja stages Katherine Rogers, Intro, by H. H. for instance, if one is approach- ceptual cognition, drawing on a of completion. ing a monastery and wants to variety of newly translated Tibetan the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Remarkable for its definitive hear the "Visiting a Monastery" and Indian texts. This book is Rinpochay $9.95 clarity, this exposition of the dialogue. This allows one to speak indispensible for anyone desiring Mahamudra or the Great Seal stages of highest yoga tantra is the the phrase immediately after a deeper understanding of the refers to a path to enlightenment first of its kind in the English listening to it on tape, or even fundamental issues in Buddhist taught by the Buddha and trans- language and a must for anyone along with the taped version. philosophy. It is also highly rele- A STUDY Of SVATANTRIKA mitted through the spiritual lineage interested in these highest tantras. 90 pp. approx., June. vant to issues current in modern by Donald S. Lopez, Jr. $19.95, of , Naropa, Marpa and Western philosophy. cioth $35 192 pp., Illustrations, Glossary, . Gampopa, a disciple of "Anne Klein's book presents Bibliography, Notes, Index Milarepa who lived in the 11th A Study of Svatantrika represents vividly and intimately many con- century, brought together these an important contribution to our cepts essential to a deeper under- teachings of the Buddha into one understanding of Madhyamika standing of Buddhist philosophy five-fold path, to which his main philosophy in India and Tibet. and in particular for realizing disciple, Pakmo Druba gave the The Madhyamika is considered emptiness—the process of naming, name "The Profound Five-Fold to have had two subschools, positive and negative phenomena, Path of Mahamudra". Svatantrika and Prasangika. The direct perception, and more. I Jigten Sumgon, the successor of Prasangika school of Candrakirti highly recommend this book!"— Pakmo Druba, founded the is better known than Svatantrika, Prof. Jeffrey Hopkins, author. Drikung Kagyu order and taught in part because the major Mahamudra extensively. The fif- Anne Klein has a Ph.D. in Re- Svatantrika texts are preserved teenth successor of Jigten Sumgon, ligious Studies from the University only in Tibetan translation. The Kunga Rinchen, known for the of Virginia, where she specialized Svatantrikas, however, made directness and clarity of his in Tibetan Buddhism. As a Ful- important contributions to teachings, composed the text bright scholar, she studied Bud- Buddhist philosophy in their Clarifying the Jewel Rosary of the dhist epistemology and expositions of the nature of reality, Profound Five-Fold Path. This with leading Geluk and Nyingma the role of reasoning in the text has been translated here by scholars in India and Nepal. Since process of enlightenment, and in the Drikung Kagyu abbot, the 1984 she has been a Lecturer in their delineations of the paths to Venerable Konchong Gyaltsen. Religious Studies at Stanford nirvana. The synthesis of University. Yogacara and Madhyamika phi-

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PRAYER FLAGS: The Spiritual tivation, meditation on imper- based on simulating the processes Life and Songs of Jigten Sumgon manance and the faults of cyclic of death, intermediate states and bv Khenpo Konchog Gvaltsen existence, suffering, karma, and , so it is important for the $6.95 reliance on a spiritual guide. practitioner to know how humans The great Jigten Sumgon, foun- Part Two: Internal Preparatory die—the stages of death and the tainhead of the Drikung Kagyu Practices— in the triple physiological reasons behind them. school was widely lauded as a gem, generating the mind of en- This text unfolds in minute detail and extraordinary lightenment, Vajrasattva purifica- the complex' Tibetan Buddhist master. Hundreds of thousands tion meditation, offering , system of subtle physiology— of students gathered to hear his Chod practice of cutting attach- providing complete exposition of teachings. These teachings, in ment, and guru yoga. the channels, drops and winds which serve as foundations for their written form, appeal for Part Three: The Great Perfection— consciousness. their depth and simplicity of the direct path of breakthrough expression. It is essential for the practice of Health Through and leap-over to realize the the two stages of the path in Prayer Flags contains many Balance Buddha-mind of essential purity Highest Yoga Tantra to have an instructions for spiritual practice. and spontaneity. Noteworthy is a succinct and Df.teshs fxreten understanding of the bases to be clear discussion of the tantric Part Four: Daily Recitations and purified: death, intermediate state path of Mahamudra. Also includ- Meditations—practices to actualize KINDNESS, CLARITY, AND and rebirth. Yang-jen-ga-way-lo- ed are: texts on transforming the teachings of the previous INSIGHT by H.H the Fourteenth dro's text with Lati Rinbochay's conflicting emotions, sickness and HEALTH THROUGH BAL- sections. Dalai Lama Trans. & Ed. by and Prof. Hopkins' commentary death onto the path of enlight- ANCE: An Introduction to "...this text offers an all-encom- Jeffrey Hopkins, Co-Ed. by closely examines these processes enment; powerful songs; Tibetan Medicine by Dr. Yeshi passing presentation of the Elizabeth Napper $10.95 and stages. Donden, Ed. & Trans, by Jeffrey In the foreword by H.H. the biographies of Gampopa, Phagmo Vajrayana expression of Mahay- This best-selling book contains a Hopkins $10.95 present Dalai Lama, he offers Drupa, Jigten Sumgon and the ana philosophy and practice...the collection of talks given by the practical, mature advice on how, dharma protector Ach'i Chokyi The fascinating Tibetan medical virtue of this work is its technical Dalai Lama to Western audiences through correctly approaching the Drolma. system has never been so clearly completeness...avoids the pitfalls during his tours of North America. death experience, its spiritual The great Jomgon Kongtrul in explained as in this collection of of being a mere text translation. His Holiness covers a wide variety describing the influence of Jigten outstanding lectures presented at There is much here for repeated potential can be enhanced for of spiritual and human concerns everyone involved. Sumgon wrote: the University of Virginia in 1980. reading, contemplation and ab- in a practical and direct manner The mountains are filled with Tibetan medicine restores and sorption."—Prof. Harvey Aronson, with his characteristic warmth, wit "Hopkins has given us numerous Stanford University practitioners maintains balance of the body's and perception. translations of important Tibetan And the plains are filled with various systems through a variety 239 pp., Glossary, Bibliography, Topics include: compassion, Buddhist texts. All of his works Drikungpa patrons. of treatments which includes diet Notes, Index training the mind, deities in bear the stamp of authority. The and behavior modification as well Tibetan Buddhism, the mind of present volume is a fine example. 96 pp., notes, glossary. as the use of medicine and ac- clear light, religious values and The work forms an excellent cessory therapy. The basic system human society, Om Mani Padme companion volume not only to has been enhanced by the practical Hum, Tibetan views on dying, the Buddhist texts known as the findings of Tibetan physicians karma, altruism and the six per- Tibetan Books of the Dead, but who have used the system for fections, the two truths, meditation, also to contemporary Western more than a thousand years. self and selflessness, the path to works on death and dying...hand- In addressing the means for enlightenment and emptiness. A somely arranged with numerous restoring health, Dr. Donden holis- concluding discourse explains the charts and an excellent bibliog- tically considers factors of per- basic meeting points of thought raphy."—Prof. Janice Willis, sonality, age, climatic condition, . between the old and new schools Religious Studies Review diet, behavior, and physical sur- in Tibet—especially the Nying-ma 86 pp., Charts, Bibliography, roundings. The great strength of and Ge-luk—to show their com- Notes, Index Tibetan medicine is that it is mon aim, despite their use of delicately responsive to patients' different techniques, to manifest complete symptom patterns—no the innate mind of clear light. complaint being disregarded. Its Not limited to Buddhists or wide variety of curative techniques religious believers, his message are described in this book. speaks to all humanity of the "Dr. Donden is totally attuned to importance to the very fabric of everything that is going on. He society of kindness, love, and uses all his senses as his medical THE SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA compassion. It is a message of TRANSLATING BUDDHISM instrument. Our patients have & TEACHINGS ON MAHA- hope, both in terms of the poten- FROM TIBETAN: An Introduc- been very impressed."—Dr. Gerald MUDRA by Garma C.C. Chang tial for individual and social trans- tion to the Tibetan Literary Goldstein, Univ. of Virginia $9.95 formation, and in terms of the Language and the Translation of indomitable human spirit. "I think this book is going to be Buddhist Texts from Tibetan by The Six Yogas of Naropa are Joe Wilson, Jr. the best work on Tibetan medicine "Hopkins has done an excellent ever to appear in English."—Dr. among the most highly regarded translating and editing job, making Based on the system developed by Barry Clark practices of the highest yoga the often-difficult terms and doc- Jeffrey Hopkins at the University tantra class. By engaging in these 252 pp., Illustrations, Bibliography, trines very accessible...gives the of Virginia, this book presents in six yogas, after the necessary reader an insight into contempor- Notes, Index lesson form, with drills and reading preparation, the yogi's body, ary Tibetan Buddhism as presented exercises, a practical introduction speech and mind are transformed by the gentle, intelligent exiled to the grammar, syntax and concep- into those of a Buddha and all the leader of the Tibetan people. This tual vocabulary of the Tibetan mundane and supermundane is an excellent book, suitable for COMPASSION IN TIBETAN language used in Buddhist works powers of an enlightened one are both academic and public libraries."— BUDDHISM Trans. & Ed. by on philosophy and meditation. attained. The main practices of Choice Jeffrey Hopkins Co-ed. by Anne the six yogas are as follows: Klein $10.95 The book, which is accompanied 239 pp., Photos, Glossary, Bibli- by cassettes in Tibetan for use * Mystic Heat Yoga ography, Index with the drills and exercises, serves * Illusory Body Yoga Compassion in Tibetan Buddhism both as an introduction to reading * presents methods for generating and translating Tibetan and as an * Clear Light Yoga compassion according to oral and written traditions of Tibetan Bud- introduction to the central ideas * Yoga of Buddhist philosophy and * Consciousness Transference dhism. It's chapters unfold the meditation. Yoga stages of the bodhisattva's develop- Textbook & Cassettes, Summer ment and provide practical instruc- Mahamudra is a direct path to tion for aspirants to Buddhahood. 1987, price not yet available insight into the luminous nature of the mind - a total naturalness Part One: [Meditations of a of mind comprised of relaxed Tantric Abbot] by Kensur Lekden (1900-71), abbot of the Tantric I equilibrium. Teachings on Maha- mudra is composed of the fol- College of Lower Lhasa, Tibet lowing three texts: during the 1950's. Intimate in TANTRIC PRACTICE IN style, these meditations take one NYING-MA by Khetsun Sangpo, * Tilopa - The Song of through the steps of cultivating Rinbochay, Trans. & Ed. by Mahamudra Jfitenieclate State altruism and describe in lively Jeffrey Hopkins, Co-edited by * The Third Karmapa, Rangjang '* and Rebirth. detail how to reflect on personal Anne Klein $12.50 Dorje - The Vow of Mahamudra %»Tibetan Buddhism relationships so that heartfelt love * Ven. Lama Kong Ka - Essentials and compassion are generated. Rinbochay's commentary on the of Mahamudra Practice These "meditations" were given in Instructions on the Preliminaries 128 pp., Illustrations, Glossary, DEATH, INTERMEDIATE America in 1970. to the Great Perfection Teaching Notes STATE AND REBIRTH by Lati Part Two: [Way of Compassion] contains the classical Nying-ma Rinbochay, Trans., Ed. & Pref. is a work by Tibet's great 14th presentation of the Tantric prac- by Jeffrey Hopkins $6.95 century yogi/scholar Tsong-ka-pa tices which lead to the realization entitled Illumination of the Anyone interested in the stages of Buddhahood. Thought. In a philosophic as well and process of death and dying as practical context the import- Part One: External Preparatory will find this book indispensible. ance of compassion at all levels is Practices—setting the proper mo- The Highest Yogas Tantras are

SNOW LION SPRING 87 CATALOG & NEWSLETTER 12 SNOW LION TITLES surveyed, detailing its types, and The Third Dalai Lama's famous perhaps helping to put an end to Se&etedVfcrksoflhe Selected Works of the work Essence of Refined Gold is the stereotype of that order of describing the deeds motivated by DALAI LAMA I it. DALAI LAMA SI a powerful exposition on Atisha's Tibetan Buddhism as one merely A Lamp for the Path to Enlighten- concerned with pedantry and The combination of Kensur ment, the basis of Lam-rim scholasticism."— Parabola Lekden's meditations and Tsong- (teaching on the stages of the ka-pa's detailed explanation af- 205 pp.. Illustrations, Glossary, path). Bibliography fords a unique blend of the oral Continuing this living tradition and written traditions of Tibetan to the present day, Tenzin Gyatso, Buddhism on the principal motiva- the present Dalai Lama, provides tion for enlightenment, compas- an extensive commentary to "It is as though a new dimension has been added to the stock of sion. Vast and profound, these Essence of Refined Gold drawn world civilization. I commend teachings shine with the sun of from his own penetrating experi- these translations of Mr. Mullin Buddha's doctrine reflected so ence. His discourse comprises the to the reading public throughout brightly in the snows of Tibet. main body of this text and alter- the world."—Prof. A.L. Basham, "...the Madhyamikas have, in the nates between personal reflections, University of Toronto last two thousand years, created direct spiritual advice and scrip- Selected Works of the Dalai an impressive body of literature, tural quotations. He elucidates in Lamas presents for the first time an example of which has now practical terms what the student in the West the writings and life been translated by Jeffrey Hopkins must do to attain enlightenment. stories of each of the fourteen and Kensur Lekden."—Prof. Also included in this volume is Selected Works of the Dalai Lama Selected Works of the Dalai Lama Dalai Lamas. The Dalai Lamas David Komito, Journal of the the Lam-rim Preliminary Rite, a I: BRIDGING THE SUTRAS II: TANTRIC YOGAS OF SIS- are renowned for their wisdom American Academy of Religion beautiful guide to the Avalokitesh- AND TANTRAS by Glenn H. TER by Glenn H. and compassion, and this series of vara tantric methods entitled The 263 pp., Glossary, Bibliography, Mullin $12.95 Mullin $10.95 books contains essential drops of Tantric Yogas of the Bodhisattva Notes, Index nectar from their writings. of Compassion and several verse In sixteen works ranging from The Second Dalai Lama elucidated The compiler, translator and works. A traditional biography of mind training to Highest Yoga important teachings from the lesser- editor of this series, Glenn H. the Third Dalai Lama by Tse- Tantra, the emphasis is on practice known sects and lineages of Mullin, joined the Buddhist chok Ling Gyal-tsen is given as an in this collection of Buddhist texts Tibetan Buddhism. Their special Studies Dept. at the Library of appendex. by the first Dalai Lama, one of treatment of popular tantric tra- Tibetan Works and Archives, Tsong-kha-pa's brightest disciples. ditions, such as and "...presented in a practical and Dharamsala, India, in 1972. He is Major topics include: the yogas of Naropa, are presented understandable form...delightfully a member of the LTWA's Re- Kalachakra Tantra: initiation into here in English for the first time. illustrated, well-printed and highly search and Translation Bureau, and practice of the most sophis- In this collection of sixteen recommendable as a practical and has published numerous books ticated Highest Yoga Tantra. A texts, Glenn Mullin has chosen guide to Tibetan Buddhism"— and monographs with the Tibetan summary of the structure and works that vividly convey the Soami Sariputra, The Theosophist Library. His special focus has Second's scriptural mastery and methodology of the six completion 271 pp., Illustrations, Notes, been the life and works of the breadth of tantric experience. The stage yogas, representing the high- Biography, Glossary, Index $10.95 previous Dalai Lamas (First to est and most powerful teachings four main texts translated here Thirteenth). In the early 80's he of the Buddha brought to Tibet, include: began the present series for Snow are translated here by permission Tantric Yogas of Sister Niguma: Lion Publications. of His Holiness, the present Dalai these explicit, extraordinary yogas Lama. are a special lineage of the six Arya Tara: probably the most yogas of Naropa transmitted by widely practiced devotions among his consort, the Niguma, both Tibetan and Western Bud- which forms the basis of the MIND IN TIBETAN BUD- Shang-pa Ka-gyu Sect. DHISM by Lati Rinbochay, dhists. Included with the Twenty- Vajrabhairava Tantra (Yaman- Trans., Ed. & Intro, by Elizabeth one Verses in Praise of Arya taka): teachings on the generation Mapper $10.95 Tara—a basis for numerous Tara practices—are the complete texts and completion stages. GiUS Buddhist practitioners in the great for three popular sadhanas of Four tenet systems: an excellent Tibetan monasteries of Lhasa, Green and White Tara practice. survey of the structure and his- seeking to purify their minds and Lo-jong: the heart of all Mahayana torical development of Indian develop the correct understanding teachings. A detailed commentary Buddhism's principal schools, out- necessary for final enlightenment, on the seven aspects of Atisha's lining their definitive doctrinal began their formal inquiry into method of training the mind to distinctions. mind and consciousness by study- develop the Bodhisattva spirit, Flower essence pills: detailed in- ing The Presentation of Awareness through transforming every ac- struction in the practice of making Selected Works of the Dalai Lama and Knowledge. tivity into a spiritually significant and empowering flower essence This important text identifies VII: SONGS OF SPIRITUAL event. pills that free the practitioner from the different types of minds and CHANGE by Glenn H. Mullin In addition to two texts on the need for ordinary foods. consciousnesses, their divisions $10.95 foreword. |ay and definitions. It presents the emptiness, and a beautiful biog- In addition to texts on selflessness, His Holiness vocabulary connected with the raphy of the Buddha entitled guru yoga and emptiness, a tradi- The Seventh Dalai Lama is often The Dalai lama. mind and is a means of training Crushing the forces of Evil to tional biography of the Second considered the greatest of the the student in the process of Dust, a traditional biography of Dalai Lama, and brief biographical early Dalai Lamas. He wrote the First Dalai Lama as well as sketches of all fourteen Dalai extensive commentaries on the TO LHASA AND BEYOND by reasoning—an endeavour integ- Giuseppe Tucci, Foreword by His rally linked with all steps of biographical sketches on all four- Lamas are included, Tantras, and over a thousand teen Dalai Lamas is included. myustical poems and prayers. Holiness the Dalai Lama $17.95 traditional monastic training. "the great cover is an indication cloth Lati Rinbochay provides rich "There is no other book on the of the great book that follows. Songs of Spiritual Change is a and extensive commentary and market that offers the same selec- Even for the beginner there is a highly valued collection of tantric Prof. Giuseppe Tucci was both a elucidates the penetrating instruc- tion of information in such a huge amount of information..."— songs and poems of spiritual renowned orientalist and adven- tional methods Tibetans use in concise form."—Prof. Roger Sonny Cook, Gaden Choling instruction for taming and de- turer. He has received many their quest for higher knowledge. Jackson, Carleton College veloping the mind. His inspired awards and honors for his scholar- 240 pp., Illustrations, Notes, Bibli- verse is an outpouring of Himalay- In her introduction, Elizabeth "...a genuine and valuable con- ship, and his publications on ography, Glossary, Index an spirituality, an unique presenta- Napper explains the context of tribution to the growing library of history, art, archaeology and eth- tion that appeals to the heart as this work within the Indian and works which illumine Tibetan nology have been translated into well as head. Tibetan traditions and outlines Buddhism."—Janice D. Willis, Selected Wfcrks of nV many languages. the principal divisions of con- Religious Studies Review DALAI LAMA III sciousness and mind, "Vital energies generated by inner of "...recommended as the real nuts To Lhasa and Beyond is a fas- outer means cinating account of Tibet as it was "...a valuable work written in and bolts of Kadampa practice." Are drawn into one's own central prior to the upheavals following concise form...clearly translated... —Mark Tatz, Tibetan Review channel. oral commentary on the textbook the Chinese take-over in 1959. 288 pp., Illustrations, Notes, Bibli- Causing the mystic fires to blaze. is extensive and sparkling. A Inspire us thus to gain great insight Prof. Tucci takes the reader along ography, Glossary, Index valuable contribution."—Prof. Into the innately produced great bliss the roads he followed in 1949 and Janice Willis, Religious Studies Generated by the touch of the secret reveals the people, religion, art, Review drop."—page 162 customs and landscape of a country that very few Westerners 181 pp., Glossary, Bibliography, ever had the opportunity to see- Notes, Index, Tibetan Text. Included is a biography of the Seventh Dalai Lama as well as Tibet was a free country and its biographical sketches of all four- high civilization was intact. teen Dalai Lamas. Intimate in style, this travelog "...inspiring...of immense import- vividly captures for the reader ance to all the major Tibetan Prof. Tucci's experiences in Tibet. Buddhist sects..."—Prof. Janice Not only is this book entertaining, D. Willis, Wesleyan University it is also enriched by his vast Selected Works of the Dalai Lama "Mullin's translations read well... knowledge of Tibetan art and III: ESSENCE OF REFINED these songs, reminiscent in many culture. Replete with nearly one GOLD by Glenn H. Mullin, ways of those of Milarepa...reveal hundred photos and illustrations, Commentary by H.H. the present a side of dGe-Iugs-pa that so far this book is both a literary and Dalai Lama $10.95 has been little known in the West, visual splendor.

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INDO-TIBETAN BUDDHISM: Jungian therapist, explores the Tibetan Buddhism. Indian Buddhists and Their similarities and differences with This text is still the primary Tibetan Successors, by David simplicity and straightforward- source used by living Tibetan Snellgrove. 2 volumes, 328 pp. & ness. She examines archetypes, meditation masters in instructing OTHER 344 pp., $18.95 per volume, April. collective unconscious, the Self, their disciples. The levels of medi- This is a masterful survey of Jung's famous mandala experi- tation covered are as follows: the Tibetan Buddhism, from its ori- ences and the teachings of the differentiation between stages of NEW TITLES gins in India to its philosophical Middle Way and Tantra. tranquillity and insight medi- and practical development in A marvellously practical book, tation; meditation on two kinds Tibet, Nepal, and Central Asia, which will help increase under- of selflessness; preparation for by a renowned Buddhist scholar. standing of the healing methods mahamudra meditation; the vari- The author presents the life and offered in both East and West. ous methods of mahamudra; how THE ART OF TIBETAN teachings of the Buddha and the one achieves realization; and the MEDICAL URINALYSIS: A development of the Buddhist RlNQ UORAVANA AND four yogas of mahamudra. Do-It-Yourself Technique, Dr. paths, emphasizing the Tantric rbe wheeL OF LIFC Lobsang Rapgay, Ph.D.. 76 pp., teachings of Tibet. He covers the MIPAM: A Tibetan Love Story, $7.00. Tibetan political schools, ending by Lama Yongden. 360 pp., $9.95. Urinalysis is used by the Tibetan with the establishment of the four "I hesitated, in my heart, as to DAUGHTER OF TIBET, by what form my notes should take, physician for detecting a state of Rinchen Dolma Taring. 300 pp., main sects of Tibetan Buddhism. health as well as illness. It is 96 illustrations include photo- when one evening, while camping $18.95, June. with my mother by adoption, the routinely used with other diag- Mary Taring was born in 1910 graphs of iconographic art as well nostic procedures to determine as points of historical interest. explorer Alexandra David-Neel, into one of the oldest families in amid the vast grassy solitudes of the nature of and prognosis for a Tibet and grew up in the closely- disorder through techniques en- Northern Tibet, I happened to knit world of Tibetan nobility—a speak once more of the distress I different from modern urine Buddhist society almost un- examination. By following the The Jewel in the Lotus had experienced on seeing the touched by Western influence. A Guide to the Buddhist people and things of my native instructions in this book, which Traditions of Tibet She first married Dasang Dadul land so travested. She urged me, involves close observation and Tsarong, one time Commander- Stephen Batchelor repeated experimentation with then and there, to attempt a in Chief of the , and faithful description of people and urine samples over a period of later Jigme Taring, a prince of their ways, in the form of a novel. one or two months it will be s^ . Since its first appearance Never was a writer's vocation possible for a beginner to under- in 1970, a new chapter has been Sermey Gtshe hasting Th

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point, with its more than one THUS HAVE I HEARD, by For many years he kept a close TSONG KHAPA'S SPEECH OF hundred references, for Westerners Maurice Walshe. 672 pp., $34.95, friendship with Thubten Norbu, GOLD IN THE ESSENCE OF interested in delving into this June. The Opening of the Lotus the Dalai Lama's elder brother, TRUE ELOQUENCE], by Robert Developing Ciarhy and Kindness controversial subject. This is a new translation of the and together they wrote this book. A. F. Thurman. 442 pp. cloth, Lama Sherafc Gyattsen Amipa Digha Nikaya, some of the most Besides being the story of Norbu's $50. famous scriptures in the own life, it is a uniquely authentic This is the first full study, trans- The Status of Tibet Canon, translated by the well- document about the last decades lation, and critical annotation of known Buddhist scholar, Maurice of free Tibet's history. the Essence of True Eloquence, History, Rights, and Prospects Walshe. by Tsong Khapa. The work is a in International Law These thirty-four suttas reveal TIBETAN : Fire study of the major schools of the gentleness, compassion, power Hare Year, 2114, Buddhist Mahayana Buddhism, known as and penetrating wisdom of Meditation Centre. $4, March. Vijnanavada and Madhyamika, This is the best Michael C. van Walt van Praag Gotama Buddha, not only in the and an explanation of the inter- words he speaks, but in his very for westerners that we have seen. pretation of Madhyamika. The bearing and the skill with which It is pocket size (3 1/2x6 1/4") translation and introduction en- he deals with people. and contains all the important hance our view of Buddhism as a Maurice Walshe gives a vivid Buddhist festival days and anni- contemplative and mystical reli- account of the life and times of versaries as well as the standard gion and reveal a rigorous, critical Gotama Buddha and a short western holidays. Each calendar philosophy. Robert Thurman em- survey of his teachings in the features one lineage of Tibetan phasizes the relevance of THE OPENING OF THE introduction. Line drawings are Buddhism with photos and discus- Prasangika to our own time. LOTUS: Developing Clarity and by the Thai artist, Pang Chinasai. sion of the history of the lineage. This invaluable text shows that Kindness, By Lama Sherab Westview Press critical reason and contemplative Gyaltsen Amipa. 128 pp., $12.95, realization are mutually indispen- March. THE STATUS OF TIBET: His- sable for the attainment of enlight- Based on teachings given to West- tory, Rights, and Prospects in The Tibet Guide enment. Stephen Batchelot erners, this book is concerned International Law, by Michael C. with the development of the stages van Walt van Praag. 450 pp. WARRIORS OF TIBET: The of enlightenment. Lama Amipa cloth, $32.50. Story of Aten and the Khampas' emphasizes the link between East For centuries, Tibet, located at Fight for the Freedom of their and West. "All people wish to the strategic heart of Asia, has Country, by . 160 follow a path to peace," he says. been coveted by the continent's pp. $12.95, June. So this book is simple and clear, great empires, including the This is a poignant story of a and continually brings down to Mongols, the Russians, the Tibetan Khampa warrior, Aten, earth the powerful and practical Manchus, the British, and the and his people of Nyarong. Aten methods of Buddhism for human Chinese. Nonetheless, Tibet's spir- recalls his life as a child, the development. itual leaders and rulers have simple style of the Khampas, and Included also are translations exerted an immense authority not the beauty of the land. He tells us of short practices of Guru devo- only in Tibet but also over foreign the history of his people and the tion and Refuge, as well as an powers. This study reviews the fighting spirit of the Khampas, all autobiography of the author, who history of the Tibetan state from illustrated by his own stories and stories of the past. is a Sakya lama. its unification in the seventh Their peaceful lifestyle was century to its present disputed THE TIBET GUIDE, By Stephen PRIMORDIAL EXPERIENCE: incorporation into the People's shattered by the invasion and An Introduction to Dzog-chen Batchelor. 500 pp. $26.95, June. final domination of the Chinese Republic of China. A definitive Closed for centuries by Tibetan TIBETAN COLLECTION: Meditation, by Manjusrimitra, record of the legal status of Tibet, Communists in the 1950s. He tells isolationism and for 25 years by SCULPTURE AND PAINTING, of the bloody battles and the Trans, by Namkhai Norbu & the book provides a much-needed the Chinese Communist occu- by Valrae Reynolds, Amy Heller, terrible suffering of his people, Kennard Lipman. 140 pp., $11.95. basis for understanding the un- April pation, the borders of the For- Janet Gyatso. 208 pp., $20. and finally of the murder of his resolved Sino-Tibetan conflict and bidden Kingdom, Tibet, are now The Newark Museum's Tibetan This is the first English translation its importance among the broader family and his escape across the of one of the most revered texts in open. It is estimated that within collection is regarded as one of to Dharamsala. issues of Asian politics. This the next few years 200,000 people the foremost holdings Tibetan Tibetan Buddhism. A part of the overview is especially timely in Dzog-chen or Ati tradition, annually will be visiting this fasci- artifacts in the world. In this light of the present negotiations nating land. Already tens of volume of the Tibetan Collection, Primordial Experience was written between representatives of the by Manjusrimitra, an Indian disci- thousands have done so, and we see some of the finest painting PRC and the Dalai Lama's Tibet is rapidly becoming a tour- and sculpture from Tibet. Included ple of the first teacher of Ati. Tibetan government-in-exile. What is presented is a learned ist destination of choice. are pictures and discussions of: Michael C. Van Walt practices The Tibet Guide contains a sculpture, including metal, wood, discourse on the relation of Ati to international law in Washington, other systems of Indian thought, , a simple descrip- ivory, lacquer, stone and clay; D.C. He has taught international tion of Tibetan Buddhism, details thangkas, including painted, ap- Buddhist and Hindu, through an law and Tibetan studies at the examination of the key concept of travel to Tibet, detailed expla- pliqued and embroidered exam- Monterey Institute of Interna- nations of the 44 main sites of ples; and wall paintings; icono- of or enlightened mind. tional Studies and is a former Included is a preface by Namkhai interest in Lhasa, and important graphy, including body positions, director of the Tibetan Affairs sites in the rest of central Tibet gestures, and symbols associated Norbu which places this text in Coordination Office in the the Ati tadition, as well as a and on route from Lhasa to with deities. Janet Gyatso has Netherlands. history of the text and its author, Nepal, Mt. Kailas and western written an excellent chapter on "An excellent resume of the Tibet, an iconographical guide, a "Image as Presence: The Place of philosophical questions about the thirteen centuries of Tibetan relation of Ati to Buddhist phrasebook, a glossary, a recom- Art in Tibetan Religious history, amply documented from mended reading list, and many Thinking". Idealism, and the meditation prac- numerous sources... In a very full tice linked with this text. maps and color and black-and- but well-organized and lucid white photographs. TIBETAN MEDICINE: A study, van Walt cites the views of Wholistic Approach To Better WE TIBETANS, by Rinchen a wide range of authorities on Health, by Dr. Lobsang Rapgav, Lhamo. 228 pp., $8.95 international law with regard to Ph.D.. 87 pp., $7.00 Rebirth and the Western Buddhist every point relevant to the Tibetan Sixty years after its first publi- Martin Willson Tibet is my Country This book discusses Tibetan The Autobiography of Thubten Jigme cation, Rinchen Lhamo's We case.... His conclusions should medicine—the humanistic ap- Norbu, brother of the Oa\a< Lams Tibetans remains one of the most stir the conscience of interested as to!d to Heinrich Harrer proach to health. Contents: the engaging and comprehensive ac- governments that have paid too relation of mental disorders to counts of Tibet and her people little attention to the justice of the physical illness, systems of psy- ever to appear. Born and raised in Tibetan claim to independence."- chology, wind in death meditation, Kham, Tibet's easternmost prov- H.E. Richardson, former head of wind diseases, madness, treatment ince, the author was the first the British Mission to Tibet at of cancer, relaxation yoga. woman in history to TIBETAN THERAPEUTIC marry a European, leave her MASSAGE, by Dr. Lobsang homeland and settle in the West. Rapgay, Ph.D. 58 pp., $7.00. Throttled by her new life in an Thus Have t Heard alien world, she nevertheless kept The Longer Discourses ot the Buddha Tibetan massage is one of the Maunce Walshe many forms of treatment included the traditional Tibetan composure, in the wholistic system of Tibetan humor and keenness of obser- medicine. It further exemplifies vation, out of which she has the combination of Indian and forged her book. Augmented Chinese massage techniques to by an excellent historical intro- REBIRTH AND THE WEST- duction and a plethora of details ERN BUDDHIST, by Martin TIBET IS MY COUNTRY: An create a unique Tibetan massage Autobiography of Thubten system. Though the information from folk tales to children's games, Willson. 96 pp., $6.95, March. We Tibetans is a genuine classic; Belief in reincarnation is one of Jigme Norbu, brother of the provided here on massage is Dalai Lama, as told to Heinrich based on medical Tantra texts, simple, harmonious and totally the greatest cultural differences captivating. between Eastern and Western Harrer, by Norbu. 300 pp. $16.95, some additional information has thought. In this essay Martin June. also been included from other Willson presents arguments- Heinrich Harrer has told in Seven sections of the texts, as well as devotional, scriptural, observa- Years in Tibet how he accom- discussions with other Tibetan tional, logical and scientific—for panied the Dalai Lama and his physicians and individuals who and against rebirth. This absorb- family on their flight from the use massage. ing book is an excellent starting Chinese Communists in 1951.

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There are also chapters NAMA-SAMGITI, by Alex $12.95 on the Panchen Lamas and on ANALYSIS OF GOING AND Wayman. $30.00 cloth Buddhist philosophy. ^ COMPASSION IN TIBETAN COMING, by Chandrakirti, English translation of one of the BUDDHISM Trans. & Ed. by Trans. Jeffrey Hopkins. $2.50 most revered and often utilized Jeffrey Hopkins Co-ed. by Anne ♦DAUGHTER OF TIBET, by This booklet contains the second tantric texts in the living Buddhist chapter of Chandrakirti's com- Klein $10.95 Rinchen Dolma Taring. 300 pp. tradition of Tibet. Includes the $18.95, June. mentary to Nagarjuna's treatise Sanskrit and Tibetan texts along on the middle way. Through a *THE CRYSTAL AND THE with Prof. Wayman's translation WAY OF LIGHT: Sutra, Tantra masterful analysis of going and and explication. coming he shows how the and Dzogchen, by Namkhai Madhyamika handles the problem THE CHARIOT FOR TRA- Norbu, Compiled and Ed. by of existents. VELLING THE PATH TO John Shane. 176 pp., $14.95. FREEDOM: THE LIFE STORY BELL & DORJE SET $58 plus CULT OF TARA: MAGIC AND AN ANTHOLOGY OF WELL- OF KALU RINPOCHE, by $3 shipping RITUAL IN TIBET, by Beyer. SPOKEN ADVICE ON THE McLeod, 91 photos & illus- GRADED PATHS OF THE 542 pp. $14.95 ^tetoSt!:!'. trations. $16.75 Beyer details the processes and MIND, by Geshe Ngawang This exquisite book contains the Dhargyey. 441 pp. $14.95. presuppositions of Tibetan ritual autobiography and writings of tantric meditation. The practices Compendium of oral teachings thelrap HiifllSlli one of the most outstanding and philosophic basis of tantra based primarily on Kyabjey lamas alive today, the Venerable Pabongka's A Personal Gift for HiiW i". SuyCIS>:fC« and in particular of the Tara Kalu Rinpoche. Written at the Tantra are featured: initiation Being Utterly Freed and request of his students and with Tzongkapa's A Grand Presenta- and ritual service; offerings, the intention of helping the praises and prayer; protection tion of the Graded Paths of the Doctrine of the Victorious One, Mind. It includes many anecdotes and attack. The tradition of Tara this book is a literary and pictoral and its ramifications in monastic and instructions from Kyabjey gem that communicates the depth ceremony, folklore, literature, and DEATH AND DYING: The Trijang Dorjechang, the late tutor of this lama and inspires us to magic, art, medicine and divin- Tibetan Tradition by Glenn H. to the Dalai Lama. This excellent ever greater realizations. Also ation. Mullin $12.95 book covers in depth the foun- discussed are the lineages of the The Tibetans regard an under- dations of spiritual practice. Tradition and of A CULTURAL HISTORY OF standing of death and dying as of the Tradition, and AQUILARIA-R $5.00 TIBET, by David Snellgrove & paramount importance and over the life of Lodru A unique, entirely natural herbal Hugh Richardson. 291 pp. $12.95 the centuries have developed a Taye (1818-1899). preparation for the relief of stress This is a comprehensive survey of wide and detailed reservoir of and tension. Prepared by Dr. a rapidly vanishing civilization, in materials on death, dying and the Lobsang Rapgay and the Tibetan which the authors trace the evolu- after-death experience. This fasci- Holistic Medical Centre of India. BEYOND THERAPY: The Im- tion of Tibetan culture from its pact of Eastern Religions on nating survey draws on nine Aquilaria-R herbal formula is sixth-century pre-Buddhist origins Tibetan texts—including the one of the most popular and well- Psychological Theory, ed. Guy throught the introduction of Bud- Claxton. 352 pp. $18.95 famous Tibetan Book of the known stress formulas prepared dhism, the rise of the great monas- Dead—written by Tibet's fore- from therapeutic and non-toxic Guy Claxton, a psychologist at teries, the rise of the "Yellow University of London, Chelsea most spiritual authorities. It covers herbal ingredients handrolled into Hats," and the establishment of topics such as meditation techni- sticks. This item is hard to keep in College, has gathered together the Dalai Lama, to Tibet's fall to here views from psychologists ques to prepare for death, inspira- stock. It is made in India and we the communists in 1959. Contains tional accounts of the deaths of often have to backorder it. present at a recent British Society many photos. conference on Buddhism and saints and yogis, and methods to ♦THE ART OF TIBETAN Psychology. The subject is the facilitate the transition to new MEDICAL URINALYSIS: A impact of psychological thought modes of consciousness at death. Do-It-Yourself Technique, Dr. on Buddhism. ^ DEATH, INTERMEDIATE Lobsang Rapgay, Ph.D.. 76 pp., Two areas are covered. First STATE AND REBIRTH by Lati $7.00. the theoretical is examined: Bud- Rinbochay, Trans., Ed. & Pref. dhist ideas about self, identity by Jeffrey Hopkins $6.95 ARYASURA'S ASPIRATION and personality and how these go CHO-GA: Tantric and Ritual DEBATE IN TIBETAN BUD- AND A MEDITATION ON beyond or can be interpreted in Music of Tibet Cassette $8.95 DHIST EDUCATION, by Dan COMPASSION, by H.H. the terms of current psychological A unique anthology of tantric Perdue. $5.95 Dalai Lama, trans. Brian concepts. Secondly, the contrib- instrumental music and chants An introduction to Tibetan de- Beresford. $6.95 utors look at the practical appli- performed by Tibetan lamas. 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Gampopa, the , in these eight places of vital Contents: ten concentrations; for an alternative to the highly This tradition of passing on and a chapter on his teachings in spiritual and historical impor- qualities and marks of the Bud- toxic and costly modern synthetic teachings of the great ninth cen- North America. tance. dha; ten superknowledges; dwell- drugs. tury saint, Guru ing places of enlightening beings; Padmasambhava, is elaborated # EMPTINESS YOGA by Jeffrey DOOR OF LIBERATION, by ten stages; practice of universal -9- HEALTH THROUGH BAL- here by a Nyingma lama, Tulku Geshe Wangyal. $7.95 Hopkins, Co-ed. Joe B. Wilson good. ANCE: An Introduction to Thondup. Contains texts that the Venerable $19.95, cloth $35, May. Tibetan Medicine by Dr. Yeshi Geshe Wangyal used to train his FOUR-THEMED PRECIOUS Donden, Ed. & Trans, by Jeffrey f- HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA ESSENCE OF BUDDHISM: students. GARLAND, by H.H. 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Partings from the Four ment through sutra, tantra and magnificent yogins such as Virupa Clingings by Kyabgon Sakya Dzog-chen methods. and Krishnacharya; the five great Trizin Rinpoche, head of the masters of the early years in Sakya Tradition. FUNDAMENTALS OF Tibet; and other masters who Namkhai Nirbu " f 1""" iMI**-'-' .\*«*>,»y«i 2. Four Mindfulnesses by TIBETAN MEDICINE, by T.J. have adorned the tradition. ■■' .1 ' ft .;■ ' Kyabje Yongzin , Tsarong. $8.00 Dzog Ghm&^s senior tutor to His Holiness the Covers the causes of disease, their HOW TO MEDITATE, by Dalai Lama and 97th Throne- diagnosis and therapy—covers the MacDonald. $9.95 holder of Ganden. entire Tibetan Medicine Tree. Contains a wealth of practical Zen * ■« t 3. Heart Treasure of the Illustrated with diagrams, tables, advice on a variety of authentic Enlightened Ones by Kyabje Dilgo photos. and proven techniques: from sim- Khyentze Rinpoche, a leading ple breathing and mindfulness *f Kmna/d Upmm ' > master of the Nyingma Tradition. THE GARLAND OF HEART OF WISDOM, by Geshe exercises to deity visualizations— 4. Mental Peace and Enlight- MAHAMUDRA PRACTICES: Kelsang Gyatso. $10.95 Now a whole spectrum of useful exer- enment through Meditation by A Translation of Kunga Rinchen's Here'M cises in this one book . 42L cg the Venerable Lama Kalu Clarifying the Jewel Rosary of Because of its condensed form Rinpoche, a great meditation the Profound Five-Fold Path and the profundity of its subject, *INDO-TIBETAN BUDDHISM: master of the Kagyu Traditions Trans, by Khenpo Rinpochay the Heart Sutra is difficult to Indian Buddhists and Their of Tibetan Buddhism. Konchog Gyaltsen Co-trans. & understand correctly without a Tibetan Successors, by David Snellgrove. 2 volumes, 328 pp. & JL. Ed. by Katherine Rogers, Intro, clear commentary by a qualified ESSENTIAL NECTAR, by by H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon master. HEART OF WISDOM 344 pp., $18.95 per volume DZOG CHEN AND ZEN, by Geshe Rabten. $11.95 Chetsang Rinpochay $9.95 Namkhai Norbu. $5.00 provides both explicit and implicit This book presents the principle The graduated path to enlighten- meanings of the sutra, and relates ment is presented here as medita- them to the five Mahayana paths of Dzog chen teaching, which, [\ like that of Zen, is self- tions to be practised: they are to enlightenment. An invaluable E X I methods for investigating and GEMORNAMENT o perfectedness, the already-being- OF guide for practitioners and stu- 0.M 1 perfect of every individual. 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The author brilliantly Sadhana of the Body mandala of and concisely summarizes the the Bhagavan Chakrasamvara by essential teachings of each text His\'temtognce.' Pabonkha Rinpoche. Part 3: The and places it in both a doctrinal Yoga of the Three Purifications I JOHN V. AY EDO'S and historical context. A valuable of Shri Heruka by Pabonkha reference book. Rinpoche. Part 4: The Abbre- IN EXILE FROM THE LAND THE GEM ORNAMENT OF viated Sadhana of the Body OF SNOWS, by Avedon. $7.95 EXPERIENCE OF INSIGHT: MANIFOLD ORAL INSTRUC- Mandala of the Glorious Now in paperback'M This is the A SIMPLE AND DIRECT TIONS WHICH BENEFITS Chakrasamvara. Part 5: Heruka first full account of the Dalai GUIDE TO BUDDHIST MEDI- EACH AND EVERYONE AP- Tsog. Lama and Tibet since the Chinese TATION, by Goldstein, $7.95 PROPRIATELY, by His conquest. 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ECHOES OF VOIDNESS, by This sutra is thought by many to Geshe Rabten. $8.95 be the consummation of Buddhist A GUIDE TO THE thought and experience. Its gran- BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF Echoes provides a framework for deur of conception, depths of LIFE, , trans. Stephen understanding voidness—empti- feeling and the gigantic scale of Batchlor. $8.95. ness—by presenting it from three HIDDEN TEACHINGS OF composition, shape what were This book is very often recom- different perspectives: devotional, TIBET: An Explanation of the once abstract truths into concrete mended to students of Mahayana. logical and experiential. Stephen Terma Tradition of the Nyingma symbols—and deliver the vision It is a practical guide for aspirants Batchelor uses the explanations School of Buddhism, by Tulku of a vast system of universes as and followers of the bodhisattva of Geshe Rabten as well as those Thondup. 240 pp. $18.95 IN PRAISE OF TARA: SONGS present in the smallest particle of path. From the development of of two early masters. There have been many occasions TO THE SAVIOURESS, Trans. matter. Contents: the appearance the bodhimind to the practice of in world history when scriptures & Ed. by Martin Willson. 480 pp. THE EIGHT PLACES OF BUD- and meditation of the Buddha; the six perfections, the book is and material objects have been $26.95 DHIST PILGRIMAGE, by formation of the worlds, inspired throughout. discovered miraculously. The Tara has inspired some of the Jeremey Russell. $3.50 ; awakening by light; HANDBOOK OF TRADITION- Nyingma school is rich in such a most marvellous Buddhist liter- The Buddha said, "After my purifying practice; ascent to the AL TIBETAN DRUGS: Their tradition. Dharma Treasures, ature throughout the centuries, passing away, the new monks peak of Mount Sumeru; ten Nomenclature, Composition, Use, Terma, have been concealed and and collected here is a good who come and ask of the doctrine abodes, practices, and inexhaust- and Dosage T.J. Tsarong $5.00 later discovered at appropriate proportion of it, translated from should be told of these places and ible treasuries; ascent to Tushita Gives the composition of 175 times by realized masters. These Sanskrit and Tibetan. Included advised that a pilgrimage to them Heaven. popular Tibetan natural drugs. Discoverers of Dharma Treas- are a history of the origin of the will help purify the previously FLOWER ORNAMENT This handbook is intended for ures, Tenons, have over the centu- Tantra of Tara, canonical texts, accumulated negative karma, even SCRIPTURE: THE users of alternative medicines as ries found thousands of volumes sad lianas for practice, and the the five heinous actions." Jeremy AVATAMSAKA SUTRA, Vol. well as scholars, researchers, and of scriptures and sacred objects lyrical praises to Tara of both Russell offers information and 2, by Cleary. 448 pp. $40.00 cloth entrepreneurs who are searching hidden in earth, water, sky, moun- Indian and Tibetan devotees. 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the poets and writers themselves, its implications for our under- in English. The techniques for and commentary and explan- standing of religion. He is the transforming body, speech and LIFE TEACHINGS ation throughout by Willson. head of Religious Studies at King mind are presented for the benefit T2C:iQ KHAPA It is thorough and scholarly, Edward VI College. of those who want to learn about but at the same time inspirational this remarkable practice. and an expression of devotion to INTRODUCTION TO THE Tara, one of the most popular of BUDDHIST TANTRIC KALACHAKRA DEITY all Buddhist deities. SYSTEMS, by Wayman. $8.95 POSTER 11 x 17 1/2" $2.00 cloth This poster is of the great thangka that also appears on the INVOCATION OF cover of Kalachakra Tantra: Rite India MAHAKALA. $3.00 of Initiation. It comes to us from a travel survival kit Contains descriptions of India and the edges are a little Mahakala, the act of taking refuge, wrinkled. Because we think you'll the importance of the guru in enjoy it, we are selling it at a Tantric Buddhism, as well as reduced price. At the bottom of biographies of the Very Venerable the poster are the mantras asso- Kalu Rinpoche and the Venerable ciated with the deity, written in •di|«i S . rY_l k ••»!' 1UBI Lama Lodo. Tibetan. KATHMANDU AND THE *THE JEWEL IN THE LOTUS: LIFE AND TEACHING OF A Guide to the Buddhist Tradi- KINGDOM OF NEPAL—A TRAVEL SURVIVAL KIT, by TSONG KHAPA, by Thurman. tions of Tibet, Stephen Batchelor, 11.95 Ed. & Intro.. 288 pp., $16.95, Raj. $6.95 This guidebook describes Nepal's Biography plus important writings March. amazing mixture of ethnic and on the Sutra and Tantra. THE JEWEL ORNAMENT OF racial groups, a country where THE LIFE OF MARPA THE LIBERATION, by Gampopa, and Buddhism have TRANSLATOR, Nalanda Trans- trans. & ed. by Guenther. 353 pp. coexisted for centuries. 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Want to find a houseboat an enlightened attitude is strength- in or a palace in INSIGHT by H.Hthe Fourteenth many other Tibetan lamas, was a ened by practicing the six perfec- Rajasthan—or your way around Dalai Lama Trans. & Ed. by layman—a farmer and business- tions and offers a concise presen- Dharamsala? Searching for faded Jeffrey Hopkins, Co-Ed. by man who raised a family while tation of Buddhism as a living touches of the British raj? Trying Elizabeth Napper $10.95 training his disciples—was instru- experience. to get a seat on a crowded train or mental in establishing Buddhist post a parcel? The facts are all in « KALACHAKRA TANTRA, ♦KING UDRAYANA AND THE traditions in Tibet. THE JEWELLED STAIRCASE Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey. 180 WHEEL OF LIFE, by Sermey this definitive guide—it even tells by Geshe Wangyal $10.95 THE LIFE OF MILAREPA, by you where to find the . pp. $12.00 Geshe Lobsang Tharchin. 248 Originally an oral teaching, this pp., $9.50. Lobsang P. 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From the standpoint of a It is unique in that it also contains ♦MAHAMUDRA: The Western Christian he eloquently the detailed analysis of his teach- Quintessence of Mind and Medi- and with the conviction of experi- ing that has been authoritative tation, by Takpo Tashi Namgyal, ence shows the need for each one for the whole of Tantric Bud- Trans, by Lobsang P. Lhalungpa. of us to break through the institu- KALACHAKRA: RITE OF INI- dhism. 550 pp., $25, June. tionalized, frozen idea of religion TIATION, by Dalai Lama and and god-out-there, and to awaken Hopkins. $17.95 to the very real God within. For the first time, a tantric ini- Alan Keightley has researched tiation ritual is presented in detail into Wittgenstein's philosophy and

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catarrh; through ignorance we from suffering and attain the a great inspiration to those who finally he was conscious enough have phlegm. If we go to a PRAYER FLAGS ultimate precious enlightenment. aspire to practice Buddhism. Of to go back inside. physician he will tell us these With this attitude, one arises as the many knowledges that Geshe- During the Second World War, symptoms are caused by disease —Extract the —the non-dual unity of la mastered, he placed particular Geshe-la would spend his summers and will give us medicine; if we go appearance and emptiness—and emphasis on the awareness of in Tibet and his winters in India Prayer Flags is an delightful to a fortune-teller he will tell us meditates with utmost devotion impermanence and death. By in a small hill station called compilation of teachings and they are caused by ghosts and will in the guru. When we actualize looking at his life from the view- Kalimpong, near Darjeeling. The biographies. Contained in the book perform an exorcism. This is like our mind as Dharmakaya, free point of his awareness mindful of trip from Tibet was a difficult are many instructions for tantric opening and closing a window in from all elaboration, unborn from death and impermanence, we can ride on horseback down through practice. The following is an a room to get rid of smoke the beginning—then whatever see how this teaching is funda- Gangtok, Sikkhim. One time when excerpt on transforming sickness instead of simply fixing the fire in suffering we experience from sick- mental to the Buddhist path. In Geshe-la was making this trip he onto the path of enlightenment: the fireplace; or it is like striking ness, to that extent the same the biographical section of Jewelled had a particularly wild horse out at the shadow instead of the amount of negative karmic pro- Staircase are described many of the whom he had nicknamed "Nyom- The three poisons—ignorance, form which casts the shadow. pensities will be purified. When exciting incidents in Geshe-la's ba" ("crazy"). When Geshe-la attachment, and aversion—stay Although we hold this body, we see dishwater becoming cloudy life. Here are a couple of his close dropped behind the caravan, this in the three parts of the body— which is composed of the four from different kinds of dirt, we encounters with death: horse suddenly became uncontrol- upper, middle, and lower, or left, elements, in our thoughts as body, know the pot is being cleaned. lable and charged ahead in order middle, and right. Through at- it does not exist. Ultimately there Likewise when we actualize to catch up to the others. The tachment we have blood and bile; is not body from the beginning, One night, Geshe-la was sound coemergent self-awareness as trail was a steep and winding through aversion we have air a so there can be no characteristics asleep when his roommate came Dharmakaya wisdom, then there switchback. Instead of following of the body such as sickness. This in late. Without waking Geshe-la, is no accepting or rejecting this the trail, the horse went straight clarity of thought is free from he lit his fire, closed the small suffering of sickness. The great down the hill, cutting across the being born, dying, or existing—it window, and fell asleep. Slowly Brahmin said: switchbacks and heading right for is pervading emptiness from the the fumes started to affect the two HELP WANTED Even a of darkness sleeping monks. The roommate a precipice. Geshe-la quickly beginning. 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