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SNOW LION PUBLICATIONS PO BOX 6483, ITHACA, NY 14851, (607)-273-8506 VOLUME 6, NUMBER 1 H.H. SAKYA TRIZIN TO GIVE LAM DRE TEACHINGS IN WASHINGTON D.C.

The Venerable Lama Kalsang Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen, resident sence of his realization in the Vaj- Gyaltsen and members of Sakya lama and director of Sakya Phunt- ra Verses, a secret oral teaching Phuntsok Ling are delighted to an- sok Ling. "It is difficult to get a based on the Hevajra Tantra. nounce that His Holiness the chance to receive this teaching, These Vajra Verses form the basis Sakya Trizin has consented to be- even in India. Over the past thir- of the Lam Dre teaching. stow the Lam Dre teaching cycle ty years, there have been only six The Lam Dre remained in In- and initiations in Washington D.C. previous opportunities to receive dia and was passed orally for sever- in the autumn of 1991, following this teaching from His Holiness. al generations from master to His Holiness' participation in the Those who wish to practice and favored disciple. Sachen Kunga Kalachakra initiation to be held in understand the Vajrayana Dharma Nyingpo, the founder of the Sakya New York City in October. The should not miss this opportunity Order, received the teaching in the Lam Dre is the highest and most to receive this rare teaching direct- eleventh century from this long special teaching of the Sakya Or- ly from a great master." lineage when it was brought to der. In this country it was given The Lam Dre teaching originat- Tibet. As the full teaching is very only once before, in Boston in ed in the ninth century with the extensive, he remained with his 1985 by His Eminence Luding great teacher Virupa, abbot of teacher for eight years to receive it Khen Rinpoche. This is the first Nalanda University. After years of completely. Sachen Kunga Nying- time that it will be given in the diligent practice and meditation, po then practiced it secretly for U.S. by His Holiness. the wisdom aspect of the deity eighteen years. Virupa appeared in "In celebration of the Interna- Hevajra appeared in Virupa's pure his pure perception and personal- tional Year of Tibet, I and the vision and bestowed upon him the ly transmitted to him the short members of the center felt it fit- Hevajra initiation. That day, Viru- lineage of the Lam Dre teaching. ting to sponsor the Lam Dre pa obtained first bhumi realiza- After this period of practice, teaching, the great living treasure tion, and by meditating on the Sachen Kunga Nyingpo began to of the Sakya Order, for the bene- instructions, over the next five teach it more openly to qualified fit of Dharma students through- days he obtained the stage of the students. He first set down the H.H. Sakya Trizin out the country," said the Ven. sixth bhumi. He codified the es- Continued on page 18 THE RUSSIAN- INTERVIEW WITH MONGOLIA N-TIBETA N LAMA THARCHIN RINPOCHE CONNECTION Lama Tharchin Rinpoche is a find it easy to relate to a teacher ence, one can feel his joy, and at Tibetan Ngakpa (yogi) and medi- who presents a model of calm, the same time know that he wants The Buddhist community who told us he still remembers the tation master of Vajrayana Bud- cheerful and centered living to share this happiness with every- throughout the entire Soviet Un- day in 1937 when the communists dhism. He is the tenth lineage amidst the many pressures of one, human and animal. I watched ion is now blossoming after many came and used dynamite to blow holder of the Repkong Ngakpas, domestic life in America. Rinpoche invite an old dog to decades of the harshest persecu- up the great stupa which had been famous throughout Tibet for their Lama Tharchin Rinpoche's share his teaching seat with him. tion. But the scars of fear remain. a holy landmark of the temple. meditative abilities. Rinpoche teaching of Buddhist philosophy This particular dog was blind, We met sangha members who Forty-four Buryat Tibetan Bud- studied meditation and Buddhism and meditation are complement- quite deaf, mangy, foul-smelling, told us stories of the KGB arrest- dhist temples were destroyed in under the close guidance of many ed by his artistry. His artistic skills flea-bitten, and was constandy ing people caught in the "subver- Siberia, and in Kalmykia not only of Tibet's greatest masters. One of cover the length and breadth of scratching. Rinpoche treated this sive" act of meditating in the were all the Tibetan gompas his major teachers was His Holi- traditional Tibetan religious arts, dog as if it were the most impor- privacy of their own homes—even destroyed—some of them re- ness Dudjom Rinpoche, the including painting, sculpture, tant being on earth, calling it to into the 1980's—up until President nowned for their magnificent spiritual head of the Nyingmapa dance, and crafts. He is particu- him, stroking and hugging it, Gorbachev came to power. Stories or "ancient ones," the oldest line- larly known and loved for his work sharing his food with it. The dog, of the KGB trying to recruit infor- age of Buddhism in Tibet. Lama as a sculptor, working with clay which was usually quite irritable, mants from within the sangha in Tharchin Rinpoche is internation- and concrete, and he joyfully became happy and peaceful and, order to report on their "illegal" ally renowned as a master of the draws his students into the crea- amazingly, quite dignified in Rin- religious activities. Dzogchen (Great Perfection) tra- tive process at every opportunity. poche's lap. Stories of brave dharma teachers dition and of the Nyingma heri- Rinpoche seems happiest when he It is this sort of authentic pres- in the 1970's being jailed and dy- tage of aesthetics and monastic is working with his hands and get- ence which seems to be the essence ing in prison. Students of these arts. ting others involved as well. of Rinpoche's teaching. He has the teachers would cry as they shared For the last five years, Rinpoche But then again, whether joking skill of gentiy showing people that with us these tragic tales. has been a resident in the Santa with his students, taking a walk, it is not what you know, who you In the first years after the Com- Cruz area. He currently lives in a teaching, or working at his artist- know, or what you can do that munists came to power, there was quiet hillside house in Aptos. Rin- ry, Rinpoche always seems happy. counts. It is who you are, and how an uneasy truce, with the Budd- poche speaks English, and his can- His cheer is infectious. In his pres- Continued on page 8 hists treading carefully. Gradual- did, humorous, and thorough ly more and more restrictions were style of teaching has attracted stu- Catalog Contents: forced upon religious communities dents from many parts of the until by 1936 Stalin cracked down country. Although Rinpoche Dharma Items 22 mercilessly. That was the year the Buryat Mongolian Pilgrim teaches throughout the United famous Buryat Lama Agvan Aginsk Temple States and abroad, he is currently Kalachakra 16 Dorjief— a personal confidant to architecture—but hundreds of focusing more of his teaching ef- New Books 20-21 the Great Thirteenth Dalai thousands of Kalmyk Mongolians forts locally in order to better pass Lama—was imprisoned, and died were cruelly shipped out in rail- on the wealth of his ancient tra- Ordering Information 24 shortly thereafter. Another great road cattle cars. Many died as they dition. Tapes & Videos 23 teacher was executed by being were forced from their pastoral Unlike many Tibetan lamas who thrown in front of a street car in homelands in the deep southern are monks, Rinpoche is a house- Year of Tibet 12-13 Leningrad, and the great Kalitch- Russian steppes to exile in distant holder and proud father of two akra Temple there was shut down. Siberia. Difficult as it may be to sons, the eldest a Buddhist prac- At a recently restored temple in compare, this Tibetan Buddhist titioner who lives in Nepal, and This newspaper is a supplement to our complete Fall Aginsk, in the Chita region of culture of Kalmyk Mongolians the younger a bright and lively 1990 Catalog, which is still available. Siberia, we met an elderly layman suffered a greater decimation from four year-old. Western students Continued on page 2 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 1 NEWS

Russian-Mongolian Tibetan- Buddhists who were neighbors to October 1990, they returned from dhist sangha. Now Russians and Czechslovak Embassy in Washing- Connection each other but who did not know their sixth visit in twelve years to Mongolians alike have formed a ton, the Dalai Lama was coming Continued from page 1 that the other was a Buddhist un- the USSR. They were guest lec- common Buddhist society. as a 'private guest of President til they saw each other at our lec- turers for the Soviet Academy of Russian Buddhists who have Vaclav Havel with whom he is go- the hands of the Communists than ture. Persecution was so severe Sciences and for other organiza- also suffered religious persecution ing to spend the whole of Sunday, even the Tibetans. that even now some people still tions in five cities. are "coming out" and there are 4th February, in spiritual consul- Today they celebrate their free- harbor a fear to publicly profess Besides Moscow and Leningrad, now several hundred known Rus- tations and meditations.' dom with unequaled zest. Young their beliefs. they also lectured in the very di- sian Buddhists in Leningrad "The Dalai Lama's visit was men are taking robes and study- Inside the prestigious Soviet verse regions of Kalmykia (be- alone. Many have studied and tak- immensely popular. We heard sto- ing Tibetan liturgical language. Academy of Sciences we discov- tween the Black and Caspian Seas en robes under Buryat lama gui- ries of hundreds of people waiting New temples are full of the faith- ered that there were Tibetologists in the deep southern Russian dance in Siberia. all day outside his hotel just for a ful. Scholars are rediscovering who were using their academic steppes), and in Buryatia, Siber- On their way to the Soviet Un- glimpse of him. When he made a their cultural heritage. Families are field as a safety shield allowing ia. Both of these areas are inhabit- ion to deliver lectures on Tibet for visit to pray at the martyrs' monu- uncovering their religious statues them to study the sutras, not just ed by Mongolian tribes who the Soviet Academy of Sciences, ment at Wenceslaus Square, the and tangkhas which they had academically, but devotionally. settled there hundreds of years they stopped for a few days in Ber- spontaneous crowd that gathered secretly buried in the 30's. His But many Buddhists are stand- ago. Through these centuries they lin and Prague. Last winter the became so large and enthusiastic Holiness the Dalai Lama has been ing up and being counted. They have remained followers of Tibe- Dalai Lama had travelled to both that the security people had to re- invited to come and share in their deeply desire contact with Budd- tan Buddhism and of His Holiness cities, and they wanted to learn turn him to the safety of his car new found liberation. hists of other lands. They are the Dalai Lama. more about these historic visits. rather than walk the half-block to In an hour long TV interview thirsty for any religious items and As in many other lands of the Here is the story of what they his next destination. broadcast to the whole Kalmyk na- literature that can be sent to them. Tibetan Buddhist world, the re- found: "According to Tenzin Geyche tion, we were asked questions like: They want Buddhist pen pals and cent decades of Communist con- Tethong who was the private secre- "Can you tell us what His Holi- for spiritual teachers and fellow quest have brought incredible The Czechoslovakian-Tibetan tary to His Holiness on this trip, ness, the Dalai Lama, is really like Buddhists to visit them. Acutely religious and cutural persecutions. Connection the public response 'was simply as a person?" aware of their decades' long isola- Many Kalmyks, for example, were "Just one month before German unbelievable. I thought nothing Can you imagine how wonder- tion, they are anxious to learn rounded up by Stalin in the 1940s reunification, we flew from Berlin could surpass Oslo during the ful it was to be asked such an from, and avoid repeating, the and exiled to Siberia on railroad to Prague on Interflug, the old Nobel Prize ceremony. But it was open-ended question? Our hearts mistakes of other communities. In cattle cars. Their greatest temples East German airline. Customs and nothing compared to this.' spoke for us. Buryatia we met lay Buddhists were left in ruins. passport control are just 'formali- "As pilgrim-reporters, we re- Inspired by Gorbachev's glas- ties' now. I recalled my first visit traced these steps of His Holiness nost program of religious freedom, to East Germany in 1965 and with Dr. Josef Kolmas of the an intense renewal of the Soviet remembered what a hassle it used Czechoslovak Academy of Mongolians' spiritual roots is well to be. Sciences, Institute of Oriental underway. Temples are being "Prague, Czechoslovakia Studies, who graciously recalled rebuilt. Their rediscovered pride seemed even gentler. The passport these events for us on our video in ancient traditions is bringing control at the airport was almost camera. about a celebration of identity. humorous. Visas are no longer re- "It was Dr. Kolmas, with whom McGinn and Wintz participat- quired for Americans. An officer we had been corresponding for ed in this celebration by helping simply looked at the cover of our many years, who generously invit- to re-link Kalmyks and Buryats to passports and seeing we were ed us to Prague as his 'distin- their spiritual homeland of Tibet. Americans, just handed them guished guests'—as he put it in his Through the aid of slides and vid- back with a smile. Then we were typically gracious fashion. One of eo, they lectured on Tibetan relig- waved through customs. the leading Tibetologists of east- ion, culture, and history, as well " 'God bless President Havel,' ern Europe and a prolific scholar, as the contemporary political sit- I mused. Outside the public ter- Dr. Kolmas was a close advisor to uation on the Roof of the World. minal there were posters of Presi- President Havel for the visit of the They brought news of the Tibetan dent Vaclav Havel, and indeed Dalai Lama. For some days before refugee communities around the throughout our stay in Prague, we the arrival of His Holiness, Dr. Ivolginsky Temple near Ulan Ude. world and the story behind the saw his photo commonly displayed and Mrs. Kolmas actually resided Dalai Lama winning the 1989 in apartment windows as well as in the Presidential Palace as guests We ended by asking both the who are involved in social activism Nobel Prize for Peace. inside people's homes. "A true of the Havels and spent hours Buryats and the Kalmyks not to and environmental issues. One Besides television and radio ap- folk hero. Havel the playwright. briefing Havel and the presiden- forget their spiritual cousins in young Buryat lama from Siberia, pearances, McGinn and Wintz lec- Havel the political prisoner. Hav- tial staff and cabinet on protocol, Tibet, who still long for the day whom we first met in Khaborovsk tured to university and public el the conscience of the nation. Tibetan language, history, culture, when they too can see His Holi- in 1986, has even been elected into audiences, to lamaseries and lay When the rest of the country had and religion. Kolmas and Havel ness return to his homeland. All the Soviet parliament, and resides Buddhist groups, as well to fallen silent under the iron fist, even rehearsed such customs such Tibetan Buddhists in the USSR now in Moscow as co-chairman of branches of the Soviet Academy of Havel bravely spoke out against as presentation of the ceremonial revere Tibet as the Holy Land. In the committee on ethics! Sciences and their departments of oppression, and suffered repeated khata. the old days, their monks were In 1991 and 1992, we are plan- traditional Tibetan medical studies imprisonments. "Josef Kolmas told us many sent to study in Amdo and U- ning to organize tours to some of (Tibetan medicine has been popu- "In Vaclav Havel's first tele- delightful behind-the scenes sto- Tsang while pilgrimages were also the Buddhist areas of the Soviet lar for many decades throughout vised address to his nation after ries of the Dalai Lama's visit. made by the laity. Union, including Tuva, in order to the entire Soviet Union). ascending to the presidency, he an- Havel, his aides, and other govern- This exciting Buddhist revival share and develop closer ties with McGinn and Wintz discovered nounced that he was inviting His ment leaders attended meditation includes not only the Mongolian the various communities there. that Soviet Mongolians were not Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet sessions under the guidance of His Kalmyks and Buryats, and the the only Buddhists experiencing a to visit Czechoslovakia. While su- Holiness. There they all were, Turkic Tuvans, but also Western The McGinn-Wintz-Russian rebirth in the USSR: Russians perpowers continued to kowtow to Kolmas related, the leaders of an Buddhists, such as the Russian Connection were the first non-Asian national- the butchers of Beijing, Havel ancient Christian nation, sitting Buddhists of Leningrad. Russians In 1982, Molly McGinn and ity to be exposed to Tibetan Bud- once again refused to be silent. cross-legged on the floor of the who have been clandestinely Gary Wintz became the first dhism. Today in Leningrad an old "His Holiness was in Czechoslo- Presidential Palace, trying their studying under Buryat lamas for Westerners to actually reside in Tibetan Buddhist lamasery built vakia from February 2 to 6, 1990. best to find their mind in the years are now taking vows and Tibet since the Chinese Com- before the Bolshevik Revolution According to the official press re- blessed presence of a Wise Man openly practicing as monks in the munist takeover in the 1950s. In has been given back to the Bud- lease sent to me at the time by the from the East. restored temples of Buryatia. ' 'At one point during the medi- In Leningrad itself, the beauti- tation, His Holiness asked them if ful Kalitchakra Temple, built be- they were yet experiencing the fore the Bolshevik Revolution, was HOW YOU CAN HELP phenomena of a point of light in given back to the Sangha in April, their visualization. While some 1990. Russians and Mongolians THE SOVIET SANGHA were nodding their heads in polite are now working side by side in affirmation, Havel, in typical hon- restoring the temple from a scien- * Develop a personal relationship * Contribute to the Fund for the offering Tibetan studies or to esty, said he was trying hard but tific laboratory back to its original with a Buddhist pen pal. Find out Restoration of the Kalitchakra study in Dharmsala. We have simply could not see the light. sacred purpose. for yourself directly from cor- Temple and Lamasery in Lenin- several graduate student friends " 'He was quite uncomfortable The spirit is quite different now respondence what particular grad. This is a massive restoration from the Department of Tibetan squirming around in that unfamiliar from when we first visited this books and items they would most project of statues and buildings al- and Mongolian Studies at the lotus position,' smiled Kolmas, 'but temple shell several years ago. As appreciate. ready being undertaken by the University of Leningrad who have he persevered admirably.' the test tubes are carried out from * Locate and help fund a lama or Leningrad Buddhist community asked us to help them to further "A solid friendship seemed to the sanctuary, old disassembled other dharma teacher willing to from their own limited personal their studies in the West. have developed between the two statues are recovered from the travel and give teachings in the resources. * Help to promote other scholarly leaders. Close enough that Havel basement. Sangha members joy- USSR. * Contribute to the Fund for the exchanges with Tibetologists from and the Dalai Lama were able to do some friendly verbal jousting fully donate their Sundays towards * Locate and help fund a teacher of Buryat Buddhists of Baikal. This the Soviet Academy of Sciences. the hard and extensive work of is a group of lay Buddhists work- together. After they had already Tibetan language willing to spend * Become involved in a direct and been together for a couple of days, restoration. We brought them gifts a semester or two in the USSR. ing for environmental protection personal way by joining us on a of Thangkas, khatas, prayer flags, of the threatened Lake Baikal re- the Dalai Lama noticed that Havel * Mail books and other Buddhist friendship tour to Buddhist areas and door curtains from Lhasa, and gion of Siberia and for the resto- was constantly drinking beer literature to the Sangha—even including Tannu Tuva. posters of His Holiness, not to ration of their Tibetan Buddhist throughout the day. During one of used books which you don't need For more information on any of mention Snow Lion Newsletters! cultural heritage projects. their discussions together, the There are now several hundred any more. the above send a self addressed Dalai Lama said, 'You're drinking * Help to sponsor a Soviet Buddhist professed Russian Buddhists in * Contribute to the Snow Lion stamped envelope to: too much.' lay leader to visit the West to help Leningrad alone—we met many Publications Soviet Sangha Fund Molly McGinn / Gary Wintz "President Havel replied, 'Your update them on badly needed or- others at our lectures in Moscow which helps relieve Snow Lion of 1341 Ocean Avenue, Suite 232 Holiness, what about your own ganizing skills. and elsewhere—and no one knows some of the financial burden of Santa Monica, CA 90401 ■ reincarnated predecessor, the Sixth how many thousands have yet to shipping new Buddhist materials * Help to find or sponsor a scholar- Dalai Lama? They say they could come "out of the closet". Even gratis to the Soviets who have no ship for a Soviet to study for a se- follow his footsteps in the snow late while we were there, we met access to hard currency. mester at a Western university Continued on page 3.

2 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEWS at night from the back of the Pota- close to the events. We stayed up la down to one of Lhasa's drink- late into the night with Josef and THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST ALTAR ing establishments!' his lovely wife and daughter at his "His Holiness appreciated Hav- home in the suburbs of Prague. el's knowledge of Tibetan history, We were spellbound in his exten- AT THE NEWARK MUSEUM and it was also clear that Kolmas sive home library looking at the was pleased that his pupil, Havel, many works on Tibet that he has The decoration and consecration had so well remembered his Tibe- written as well as his collection on of a new Tibetan Buddhist altar at tan lessons from the palace brief- Tibetology, especially books in the The Newark Museum is the result ings days earlier. Slavic languages. of a three-year collaborative effort "Dr. Kolmas had also taught a "Until Czechoslovakia's 'velvet between the Museum staff and the mini-course in Tibetan language. revolution' last winter, Dr. Kol- local Tibetan community. The al- For days ahead Havel and his aides mas's four decades of scholarship tar provides an authentic sacred were walking around practicing were done under the communist space in which to display objects their 'Tashideleg' and 'Tochini.' regime. As a result, his academic which are part of a living Tibetan "One of Havel's closest aides, network with Tibetologists in the tradition. Sasha Neumann, is a Tibetan Soviet Bloc developed widely. He Acclaimed as the "Louvre of Buddhist who studies Tibetan lan- gave us many contacts and briefed Tibetan Arts," since 1911 The guage sutras under the private tu- us well for our upcoming visits to Newark Museum has been the telage of Dr. Kolmas. Moscow, Leningrad, Ulan Ude, custodian of a renowned collection of Tibetan sculpture, painting, documents and ritual artifacts. The first Tibetan Buddhist altar in America was constructed at The Newark Museum in 1935 to give a sympathetic setting to the collec- tion. As part of the total museum renovation of 1988-89, the 1935 al- tar was deconsecrated by Ganden Tri Rinpoche, dismanded, and the animals, and rainbow hues all con- (Tibetan: chorten), symbolic of pieces hidden inside the new altar. tribute to the beauty and radiance the enlightened mind of the Bud- The structure of the new altar of this special space. dha. The five thangkas (banner was designed by The Newark Sacred objects from the Muse- paintings) behind the altar depict Museum exhibition staff in consul- um's permanent collection have the representatives of the five Bud- tation with Michael Graves, ar- been placed on the altar in the dha families: Ratnasambhava chitect for the renovation, and traditional manner. At center is an ("Jewelled Source"), Vairochana Tibetan advisors. Funded by image of Shakyamuni Buddha ("Resplendent"), Akshobhya grants from the National Endow- who lived ca. 500 B.C. Beside the ("Imperturbable"), Amitabha ment for the Arts and the Geral- Buddha is an image of Avalokite- ("Boundless Light") and Amo- Dr. Joseph Kolmas dine R. Dodge Foundation, shvara (Tibetan: Chenrezig), Bod- ghasiddhi ("Infallible Power"). artist-in-residence Phuntsok Dorje hisattva of Compassion, whom Offering bowls, butter lamps, "Havel's idea of inviting the and Aginsk. Over the years he has has completed one and a half years many consider to be incarnated in flowers and incense for the con- Dalai Lama was not to convert the visited these places and actually of work, painting the ceiling, the person of the Dalai Lama. secration ceremony decorate the Czechs and Slovaks to Tibetan Bud- published several articles about columns, walls, bookshelves and This particular image shows steps of the altar. Manuscript dhism. Rather, Havel felt that the Tibetologists and their academic shrine opening in traditional Tibe- Avalokiteshvara in his eleven- volumes of Tibetan Buddhist country had been so closed for so research. tan design. Sacred mantras (pray- headed, eight-armed form. Also scriptures lie in the square com- long that the people needed some "I asked Dr. Kolmas how free ers), auspicious flowers and flanking the Buddha is a stupa partments at both sides of the al- fresh air, new ideas, some spiritual he was to do his work under the tar. Each book contains three to inspiration from the outside. communists. 'Were you told what four hundred loose leaves of hand- "Havel was also fully aware of to study and write?' made paper with gold and silver the Dalai Lama's 'big mind' as " 'No,' he replied, 'they left me script. The canopy overhead is well as his global leadership role. alone. I never once mentioned from Ngor Monastery in Southern Havel was actually a 'competitor' Marx or Lenin in all my years.' Tibet, where it was displayed once with His Holiness for the 1989 "Now nearing retirement, Dr. a year over the throne of the Ab- Nobel Peace Prize. In fact it is Kolmas said he'd love an oppor- bot. The canopy was stitched to- widely held that Havel was the tunity to teach for a semester at an gether at Ngor from seventeenth- runner-up nominee. His generous American university. He is also a century k'ossu (tapestry) silk from invitation to the Dalai Lama to vis- Sinologist and speaks Mandarin. China. The thangkas on the walls it Czechoslovakia issued less than "He also loves beautiful wom- depict Shakyamuni Buddha, Vaj- a month after the Oslo Peace Prize en. This was quite evident when rapani, Green Tara and the fierce presentation is perhaps all the he saw us off at the Prague airport. protectors Mahakala and Begtse. more remarkable, and also tells The gentlemanly handshake he The consecration by His Holi- something of the big mind of shared with me was nothing com- ness the Dalai Lama on Sunday, Vaclav Havel. pared to the warm farewell kisses September 23, 1990, has complet- ' 'At the conclusion of his visit he bestowed upon Molly. ed the process of constructing a sa- the Dalai Lama said, 'I am espe- " 'These Czechoslovakian men cred space. The assembled images, cially happy about this (visit) be- are just too much,' I mused, as we thangkas, documents and ritual cause President Havel is in many breezed again through passport objects radiate a spiritual presence. ways unlike other political or na- control beneath a smiling portrait The prayers and rites performed tional leaders. He has been thrust of President Havel." ■ at the consecration ceremony em- into his present position quite powered the space which en- reluctantly and is one of the very Molly McGinn and Gary Wintz shrines the icons and objects. The few national leaders totally dedi- travel around the world lecturing in Museum is greatly honored to have cated to peace, non-violence, and universities, for organizations and had His Holiness the Dalai Lama, moral responsibility.' Buddhist groups on Tibet and on the spiritual leader of the Tibetan peo- ' 'Molly and I felt grateful to Dr. "Russo-Mongol-Tibeto Connection." ple and 1989 Nobel Peace Laure- Josef Kolmas to hear these per- Contact them about arranging a talk ate, lend His own luminous sonal stories from someone so in your area. presence to the new altar. ■

and thus the number of advanced by authorities in major monaster- full-time students of religion is ies, the report says. CHINESE CONTROLS CALLED much lower. Even when religiously sincere The report, based largely on in- monks are appointed to these com- THREAT TO TIBETAN BUDDHISM terviews conducted secretly in mittees, they become part of the Tibet and on reports by Tibetan apparatus of Chinese control. by David Holley exiles, says: "Tibetan monasteries "One of the democratic cannot transmit their traditions management committee's roles is Beijing—Bureaucratic controls imprisonment and torture of po- experiencing the most oppressive from one generation to the next to inform the Public Security Bu- imposed on monasteries in Tibet litical prisoners," says the report, restrictions on religious freedom," with the limited number of monks reau of the identities of counter- threaten the survival of Tibetan prepared by the Washington-based it says. allowed to be admitted to each revolutionaries [monks who Buddhism, a group associated International Campaign for Tibet, Despite the resumption of offi- monastery. As with a university, oppose communism or favor Tibe- with the Dalai Lama, the exiled a group made up of Americans cially approved religious activity there needs to be a critical mass of tan independence]," the report leader of the faith, charged in a re- and Tibetan refugees. after the end of the destructive the student body so that even with says. port made public today (see For- But ther also exists "a more sub- 1966-1976 Cultural Revolution, attrition, there will be enough "Even trusted monks can be bidden Freedoms in catalog de and insidious bureaucratic web the historically great monasteries bright and motivated students to compromised by the system. Fail- section). of administration which has en- in or near the Tibetan capital of master the material. One scholar ure to accept an appointment by During the last three years, as meshed and stifled the practice of Lhasa are still limited to no more estimated the critical size to be ap- Chinese officials can lead to Chinese authorities have crushed Buddhism in Tibet," the report than 400 monks each, the report proximately 1,500 monks." reprisals. Acceptance, however, a series of pro-independence pro- asserts. adds. Monasteries also face restrictions potentially places the appointee in tests in Tibet, "the international "Ironically, those monasteries This number includes many because administrative control lies the role of informer and, at a mini- community.. .has focused its out- where the authorities are most ac- monks who work daily at non- not with the traditional religious mum, renders him responsible for rage on the brutal suppression of tively 'promoting' religion with religious activities to help support hierarch but with a "democratic the actions of the monastery and Tibetan demonstrations and the funds and personnel are, in fact, themselves and the monasteries, management committee" set up Continued on page 5. SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 3 NEWS BUDDHIST HIS HOLINESS THE PEACE FELLOWSHIP An Appeal

DALAI LAMA Margo and Gordon Tyndall, co- directors of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship East Bay Chapter's Tibetan Refugee Project, have been in contact with H.H. the Dalai Lama's Central Tibetan Re- MARCH 26 lief Committee in Dharamsala, which has asked them to assist with funding for two projects. The first is to expand the pro- ject begun at Tarshi Palkiel, a Tibetan Refugee Settlement in Ne- pal, where the East Bay Chapter CORNELL UNIVERSITY raised funds to provide supplies H.H. the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, has accepted an invitation and equipment for the Settle- ment's cooperative pre-school from Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, to be their 1991 Bar- child care program and to provide tels World Affairs Fellow. This is Cornell's most prestigious lectureship. education for children of the need- iest families. In an effort to extend The highlight of His Holiness' visit will be a talk, free and open to the this project to certain refugee com- public, scheduled for 6PM on the evening of March 26th. This event is munities in northern India, the one of the few opportunities for a large audience to hear a major talk by Project's directors have been in His Holiness the Dalai Lama. In anticipation of a sizeable response, the touch with the leaders of two set- talk will be held in the University's huge older field house. Barton Hall. tlements in northwestern India: the Kham Kathok Tibetan Socie- Cornell is designating substantial parking areas with free shuttle buses to ty in Sataun (H.P) and the Choi- make access to the field house convenient for out-of-town guests. sun Industrial Society. In both cases the need for supplementary This visit will be His Holiness' first visit to the United States during the In- nutrition—milk, fruit, vegetables, ternational Year of Tibet, and special events in Ithaca are being planned to eggs—for the children has been commemorate this occasion. Among them, Cornell's Herbert F. Johnson stressed. Supplementary funds for Museum of Art will host the construction of an intricate Tibetan sand certain basic medical supplies are also badly needed. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^™ mandala by monks of Namgyal Monastery during the two weeks preced- The second project involves rais- ing the visit, and His Holiness will be stopping by the museum during his visit to inspect and bless the mandala. Other ing funds for the fifty elderly and events include a Tibetan film series, musical performances, a photo exhibit, and other displays of Tibetan art and infirm refugees who will be oc- culture. cupying a newly completed "home" in Tezu, Arunachal Ithaca is located in the Finger Lakes region of Pradesh, a remote state in Eastern New York State. A bus terminal is located down- India where some 15,000 Tibetan town, minutes from the university. The Ithaca refugees are now living. airport services USAir, TWA and Continental. We know that you are probably swamped with requests for funds Syracuse, which has more extended service, is for many worthy causes, but we located approximately an hour and a half drive hope that the needs of these exiled north. Tibetan Buddhist people—both We are hoping to make this visit a very special the very young and the very old- occasion and encourage people to organize their will inspire you to make a gener- ous contribution. Let it be a con- friends or other groups to come join us for His crete expression of your loving Holiness' public talk. Please drop us a card, at kindness, your compassion and the address below, to let us know where you are your joy in the joy of others. travelling from and the approximate number in BPF has agreed to cover all the your party so that we can have an idea of atten- administrative and fund-raising costs of these projects so that one dance. A map and an information sheet on local hundred percent of every dollar accommodations is available by sending a you send will go directly to the stamped self-addressed envelope to: Dalai Lama project of your choice. Visit, P.O. Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851. Please send your fully tax- deductible contribution (checks Cornell University, Barton Hall, 6pm—Tuesday March 26, 1991 * Free, No tickets required. payable to BPF) to Buddhist Peace Fellowship, East Bay Chapter, 88 FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC * PLEASE JOIN US Clarewood Lane, Oakland, CA, 94618. ■ INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN

FOR TIBET University of'Virginia 1991 Summer Session Dear Friends, mensely succesful trip to France this movement from grass roots As the Campaign's new Presi- where His Holiness met with four support, and we value the contri- LITERARY AND SPOKEN dent, I am writing you because of cabinet ministers and was officially bution of each one of you. Please your long-standing interest in received by the President of the join the Campaign. For contribu- TIBETAN Tibet, to ask that you join our or- French Parliament and Foreign tions of $25 or more you will re- ganization and help to lay the Ministry. ceive the Tibet Press Watch, Action JUNE 10 TO AUGUST 9,1991 groundwork for international The International Campaign for Alerts! and you will be supporting our work. Offered through the Department of Religious Studies recognition of Tibet's cause. I am Tibet is playing a vital role in ad- (REL500, 501), 8 credits glad to be able to report to you that vancing the Tibetan movement. To be quite frank, it is difficult Instructors: William Magee and Tibetan Scholar there is a momentum in the Tibe- We just published a major report for me to ask for donations from tan movement. Even the New York on religious persecution, entitled many of you I have not personally LEARN BUDDHIST CONCEPTS THROUGH DEBATING IN TIBETAN! Times said on Sunday, October Forbidden Freedoms (see catalog), met, but at the same time, it is ab- which was widely covered in 'the solutely necessary I do so. On be- An introduction to the Tibetan language in both its literary and colloquial forms. 7th, ".. .time is running against Students leam basic grammar and develop hearing and speaking proficiency through Beijing." media. The Christian Science Mon- half of all Tibetans, I thank you training in a formal debate technique widely used in the Tibetan educational system. In the past month alone, His itor called it "one of the most for your support. There is extensive use of drill and tapes as well as training in translation techniques. Holiness the Dalai Lama has been detailed investigations into Com- Sincerely, This course will cover the equivalent of one year of instruction in Tibetan. officially received by the Dutch munist persecutions in the Lodi G. Gyari, President Students must apply direcUy to the Summer Session for admission. For application Foreign Minister, cabinet level Himalayas." With your help, we forms and catalog, write: Summer Session, 209 Garrett Hall, University of Virginia, Canadian officials, and the Presi- will be able to distribute this re- For further information please Charlottesville, VA 22903 [Tel. 804-924-3371], For further information about the dent of Germany. As a matter of port to government officials and contact International Campaign Intensive Tibetan Language course, write: Center for South Asian Studies, 125 fact, His Holiness was the first human rights organizations for Tibet, 1511 K Street NW, Minor Hall, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA22903 [Tel. 804-924-8815]. high dignitary to be officially worldwide. Suite 739, Washington, D.C. received by unified Germany. I Do not tell yourself there is 20005. Tel.202-628-4123. have just returned from an im- nothing you can do. We have built Fax.202-347-6825. ■

4 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEWS Chinese Controls Continued from page 3. depth of knowledge and sophisti- TIBETAN RESETTLEMENT cation of the individual. The more the resident monks. To avoid se- thoughtful and intelligent one's vere punishment by the Chinese answers, the more likely he or she LEGISLATION SIGNED INTO LAW supervisors, there is a strong in- would be arrested, or the less likely centive. . .to refrain from engaging he or she would be released. Thanks to the dedication and visas will be made available to dis- the views of the Tibetan exile com- in any activities considered unlaw- "Since 1987, hundreds of hard work of Tibet supporters placed natives of Tibet or their munity on these matters. But a ful by the Chinese." Advocacy of monks and nuns have been incar- throughout the country, the U.S. children or grandchildren who definitive set of regulations will Tibetan independence is now con- certed for extended periods of Congress has approved the have lived continuously in Nepal probably not be produced for sever- sidered treason and punishable by time. Evidence suggests that few Immigration Act of 1990, with and India. Within this group, al months, until sometime early in death. have escaped severe beatings, and legislation which grants 1000 im- those Tibetans who have not been 1991. The processing of Tibetan After anti-Chinese rioting broke most are tortured Routine tor- migrant visas to Tibetans living in firmly resettled and those who are visa candidates cannot be done un- out in Lhasa in October 1987, ture used on them includes severe India or Nepal. On November 29, most likely to be resettled success- til this has been accomplished. "work teams" were sent into beatings, electric shock, hanging 1990, the President signed the bill fully in the U.S. will be given If you are interested in starting monasteries and nunneries to help by extremities, dunking and dous- into law, clearing the way for work preference. Within these guide- a cluster site, the Tibetan U.S. the democratic management com- ing with cold water, injections, at- to begin on the actual implemen- lines, the State Department (in Resettlement Project will soon be mittees. These teams conduct in- tacks by dog, rape and sexual tation of the Tibetan U. S. reset- consultation with the INS) will es- publishing a manual and applica- vestigations, hold meetings, do abuse," the report says. tlement. tablish policies regarding the selec- tion materials which will serve as surveillance and identify candi- Despite the severity of repres- Since then, the U.S. Depart- tion of visa candidates, the a guide for cluster site coordina- dates for arrest, the report says, sion at the major Lhasa-area ment of State has been engaged in overseas processing of applica- tion and development. Contact: and adds: monasteries, a genuine religious writing regulations for the im- tions, as well as the organization Tibetan U.S. Resettlement Pro- "Once the work team identifies, revival is under way in outlying plementation of the legislation. of the domestic resettlement pro- ject, The Walker Center, 144 Han- the likely dissidents, the Public regions. The bill's Section 134 Tibetan gram. The Tibetan U.S. Resettle- cock Street, Newton, MA 02166. Security Bureau arrests, inter- "It is in the rural valleys and vil- provisions offer the following ment Project is working to advise Tel. 617-969-3919 ext.105 or rogates and imprisons the sus- lages, where the Chinese have lit- guidelines: that 1,000 immigrant the State Department regarding 617-332-1411. ■ pects. Interrogations are carried tle presence or influence, that the out by work teams, the Public most genuine and unimpeded re- Security Bureau, prison guards vival of the Buddhist tradition is and torture specialists who ask taking place," the report says. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE FOR questions about political ideas Reprinted from the September 21 H.H. THE DALAI LAMA'S which are designed to gauge the Los Angeles Times ■ SPRING 1991 VISIT TO THE U.S. HELP TIBET- BUDDHIST COPY THIS PEACE 3/24 Boston, MA: Conference at 3/28 Findlay, OH: University of and Compassion" exhibition. FELLOWSHIP Harvard Medical School: Findlay Academy of Science: Opening VIDEO Buddhists of many traditions join BPF "Mind/Science: A Dialogue be- 3/30-4/1 Houston, TX: Rice of "My Tibet" photography ex- to explore nonviolent personal and tween East and West." Contact: University hibit by Galen Rowell. Tibet: A Culture in Exile is a group responses to political, social 617432-1525. 4/2-4/4 Albuquerque and Santa Details regarding the schedule short videotape that gives a con- and ecological suffering in the world. 3/26 Ithaca, NY: Public lecture at Fe, NM: Public talks (TBA) have yet to be confirmed. More cise and fascinating historical over- Cornell University. Send 4/6 Los Angeles, CA: UCLA information will be available view of the tense political situation U D O H I S T in this troubled country. Tara P E A C £ stamped, self-addressed enve- 4/7 Santa Barbara, CA: UCSB through the Office of Tibet, New FELLOWSHIP lope to Dalai Lama Visit, PO 4/14 San Francisco: Asian Art York after February 1, 1991. Bennett-Goleman and Alan Museum: Opening of "Wisdom Tel.212-213-5010. ■ Abrams, working on a small grant Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14850. 11M 1989 Nobel Peace from the nonprofit Seva Founda- Prizt. Announcement

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NEW TIBETAN VIDEO DOCUMENTARY j WHITE LOTUS TSURPHU: A Multi-Media Exploration of Tibet HOME OF THE KARMAPAS High in the mountains ! The Video of Tibet, Tsurphu White Lotus is a 30-minute video introducing traditional elements Monastery is the I and aesthetic qualities of Tibetan culture. As an ambience original seat of the ■ presentation—replacing informational narrative with an encom- Gyalwa Karmapas. The passing environment of sound and imagery—the program offers renowned Black Hat the viewer a sensory experience of this ancient land and its peo- Lamas of Tibet are the ple. A unique soundtrack, composed entirely of field recordings, supreme masters of the H complements the visual experience. Tsurphu Monastery 1950 before its destruction in 1966-67. Kaevu lineaee This ancient and magnificent monastery, one of the greatest in all The Book Tibet, was originally founded in the 12th century by the first I White Lotus, published by Snow Lion Publications. Includes 108 Karmapa, the first great lama to consciously choose to take his color and black-and-white illustrations of photographs and art- next incarnation to benefit others. —' work by members of the Cultural Arts Expedition. Sixteen chap- During the Chinese Cultural Revolution in the 60's, nearly all ters by well-known scholars introduce the reader to Tibetan culture. Contains a foreword by His of Tibet's majestic monasteries were destroyed. Now Tsurphu Holiness the Dalai Lama, togethe'r with journal narratives from the Cultural Arts Expedition. Monastery is being reconstructed. Filmed on location at this sacred site, you will see some of TO ORDER the people, places and history of this powerful spiritual monu- BOOK: Call Snow Lion Publications toll-free at 1-800-950-0313. Price: $19.95. ment. Price ^9.95 VIDEO: Write Cultural Arts Expedition, P.O. Box 572, Findlay, OH 45839. Price: $33.00 includes shipping. TSURPHU FOUNDATION MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATIONS focusing on Tibetan culture may be arranged by writing the A NON-PROFIT TAX-EXEMPT FOUNDATION Cultural Arts Expedition or calling 419-422-0498 or 419-365-7131 (eves). 777 Kapiolani Blvd. • Suite 1800 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 PHONE: (808) 941-6620 FAX: (808) 988-9364

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■ ■ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche - Establishing Buddhism in the West

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is a pure Buddhadharma in the deepen their experience of the highly respected meditation West, and to fulfil the wishes essential practices. He has also master and scholar from the of Dharma practitioners. Dur- founded a number of Dharma Mahayana Buddhist tradition ing these thirteen years he has Centres in the West where founded by Lama Tsongkhapa. given extensive teachings on these programmes can be stu- Born in Tibet, he trained the major scriptures of the died. As the Spiritual Director first at Ngam Ring Monastery, Mahayana. These teachings, of these Centres, Geshe Kel- and then at the great monastic which are exceptionally clear sang oversees the entire spiri- university of Sera-je in Lhasa. and easily understood by the tual programme from study In 1959, along with many western mind, have been trans- and meditation through to Tibetans, he fled into exile in cribed and edited into books Teacher-training and essential India where he spent almost which are currently being pub- rituals. twenty years in meditative lished in English as well as in Geshe Kelsang's kindness retreats in the foothills of the other European languages. is immeasurable. He has given Himalayas. In 1977 he Based on these books, the western world the most accepted an invitation by Geshe Kelsang has prepared precious gift of a completely Manjushri Institute in the UK three study programmes: the pure and authentic programme to take up residence as their General Programme, the Foun- for spiritual training, and he Spiritual Guide. dation Programme, and the has ensured that the lineage of Since arriving in the UK, Teacher Training Programme, this precious tradition will be Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has for those who wish to study the preserved in the West for worked tirelessly to establish Dharma systematically and future generations.

Tantric Grounds and Paths The Foundation Programme of Geshe Kelsang's books. To BOOKS An explanation of the grounds COURSES is designed for those who prefer qualify as Dharma Teachers, and paths of the four classes of a more structured approach to participants must complete the Tantra. their spiritual training. Based study of all eleven texts, pass an Geshe Kelsang has prepared a Essence of the Vajrayana Geshe Kelsang is establishing on five of Geshe Kelsang's examination in each subject, large number of books for pub- A commentary to the Highest three study programmes at his books, the programme lasts for satisfy certain criteria with re- lication. Those already in print Yoga Tantra practice of the Dharma Centres: the General approximately three years. The gard to their behaviour and life- are: Heruka Body Mandala. Programme, the Foundation classes consist of readings, style, and complete various Meaningful to Behold Heart Jewel Programme, and the Teacher teachings, discussion, pujas, meditation retreats. A commentary to Shantideva's A commentary to the Guru Training Programme. and meditations. Each subject is In addition, there is a Home Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa com- The General Programme concluded with an examination. Study Programme, consisting ofLife. bined with the practice of his provides a general introduction The Teacher Training Pro- of tapes and written material. Clear Light of Bliss Dharma Protector, a special to Mahayana Buddhism, with gramme is designed for those This programme is based on the An explanation of Mahamudra method to receive the blessings the emphasis on the Stages of westerners who wish to train as teachings of Gelong Thubten in Vajrayana Buddhism. of the three lineages. the Path, Training the Mind, authentic Dharma Teachers. Gyatso, a disciple of Geshe Buddhism in the Tibetan Going for Refuge and Tantric Mahamudra, the This programme, which Kelsang who is the Resident Tradition: A Guide An introduction to Buddhist three pillars of Je Tsongkhapa's takes seven years to complete, Teacher at Madhyamaka An introduction to Buddhism. refuge practice. tradition. is based on the study of eleven Centre in the UK. Heart of Wisdom A commentary to the Heart Sutra. Manjushri Institute Keighley Buddhist Centre Teesside Buddhist Centre Universal Compassion Conishead Priory, Friends Meeting House, The Arts Centre, SADHANAS A commentary to Training the Ulverston, Cumbria, UK. Keighley, W. Yorks, UK. Darlington, Co Durham, UK. Mind in Seven Points. Tel 0229-54029 Tel 0535-42815 Tel 0325-720124 Geshe Kelsang has supervised A Meditation Handbook Founded 1975 Founded 1985 Founded 1988 A practical guide to Buddhist the translation of many Nottingham Buddhist meditation. Madhyamaka Centre Hull Buddhist Centre essential sadhanas, of which Joyful Path of Good Fortune Kilnwick Percy Hall, Centre 88, Saner Street, Centre only a few are listed here: The International Centre, An explanation of the stages of Pocklington, York, UK. Hull, Humberside, UK. Essence of Good Fortune 61 Mansfield Road, the path to enlightenment. Tel 0759-304832 Tel 0482-631744 Preparatory practices for medi- Nottingham, UK. Guide to Dakini Land Founded 1979 Founded 1985 tation on the stages of the path. Tel 0602-625158 The Yoga of Buddha A commentary to the Highest Vajravarahi Centre Founded 1989 Amitayus Yoga Tantra practice of 38 Deepdale Road, A method to increase lifespan, Vajrayogini. Preston, Lanes, UK. DHARMA The Buddhist Institute wisdom, and merit. Tel 0772-59094 Toronto Offering to the Spiritual Founded 1980 CENTRES 1172 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto M4N 2T2, Guide Institute Dharma Lama Chopa Puja. Canada. C/Notario Quintana 42, Asociacion Vajradharma Tel 416-488-5554 Dakini Yoga Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain. Apartado 161, Cordoba, Six-session Guru Yoga with Founded 1990 Tel 971-385756 Spain. self-generation as Vajrayogini. Books to be published in the Founded 1981 Founded 1986 The Buddhist Institute Quick Path to Great Bliss near future include: San Francisco The extensive sadhana of Tara Centre Sheffield Buddhist Centre The Secretary, Vajrayogini. Ocean of Nectar 4 Manchester Road, 8 Sandbeck Place, 19125 Overlook Rd, A Messenger Bringing a A commentary to Guide to the Buxton, Derbyshire, UK. Sheffield, S . Yorks, UK. Los Gatos, Hundred Vajra Blessings Middle Way by Chandrakirti. Tel 0298-26672 Tel 0742-682359 CA 95030, USA. Preliminary practices for retreat The Bodhisattva Vow Founded 1983 Founded 1986 The essential practices of the Tel 408-947-6160 on Vajrayogini. Mahayana Path. Chenrezig Centre York Buddhist Centre Founded 1990 Bestowing Attainments that 21 Portland St, The Peace Centre, are Wished For Great Treasury of Merit The Buddhist Institute A commentary to the practice of Lancaster, Lanes, UK. Clifford Street,York, UK. Burning offering to Vajra- Tel 0904-621508 yogini. Offering to the Spiritual Guide Tel 0524-68437 The Kilner Foundation, Founded 1986 Wishfulfilling Jewel and (Lama Chopa Puja). Founded 1984 Apartado 148, Heart Jewel Types of Mind Amitayus Centre Denby Dale Buddhist Centre Ajijic, Jalisco, Guru Yoga of Je Tsongkhapa An explanation of the nature, 'Blakelow', The Reading Room, Mexico. with the practice of his Dharma types, and functions of mind. Newcastle Road, 186 Wakefield Road, Tel 5-41-88 Protector. Great Mother of the Nantwich, Cheshire, UK. Denby Dale, W. Yorks UK. Founded 1990 Heruka Body Mandala Conquerors Tel 0270-662156 Tel 0484-865007 A condensed Highest Yoga A commentary to the Perfection Founded 1985 Founded 1988 of Wisdom Sutras. Tantra sadhana of Heruka.

If you would like to receive more information about Geshe Kelsang's Centres, his books, or any other activity mentioned here, please contact: The Kilner Foundation, P.O. Box 2826, Palm Springs, California 92263, USA. Tel 619-325-5423 The Tharpa Foundation, 15 Bendemeer Road, London SW15 1JX, UK. Tel 081-788-7792

6 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT Tharpa Publications - Books by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

Tharpa Publications publishes a wide range of Geshe Kelsang Gyatso is currently preparing a books, sadhanas, and other study material from the collection of essential texts for western Dharma practi- Mahay ana Buddhist tradition of Lama Tsongkhapa, as tioners. Below, we list the books and sadhanas that are introduced to the West by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso. already in print and those that are soon to be published.

>:W;MXar^^rmm, Geshe Kelsang Gyatso A IOYFUI ['ATI I MEDITATION OF GOOD FORTUN. HANDBOOK

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Meaningful Heart of Universal A Meditation Joyful Path to Behold Wisdom Compassion Handbook of Good Fortune A commentary to Guide to the A commentary to th<; Essence A commentary to Bodhisattva A practical introduction to A comprehensive explanation Bodhisattva's Way of Life by of Wisdom Sutra (the Heart Chekawa's Training the Mind meditation on the stages of the of the stages of the path to Shantideva Sutra) in Seven Points path to enlightenment enlightenment 428pp $22.95 202pp $17.95 175pp $15.95 125pp $13.95 627pp $22.95 The first entire commentary to An extensive commentary to A commentary to a classic An excellent introduction to One of the clearest and most this classic Mahayana text pub- the Heart Sutra, revealing the Buddhist masterpiece contain- Buddhist meditation. The first extensive lamrim commen- lished in English. A clear and very essence of F.uddha's ing a wealth of profound advice part of this book provides taries available in English. extensive explanation of how to teachings on emptiness, the ul- that has immediate application basic background material on Written in accordance with the develop and maintain the timate nature of reality, and the in our daily lives. meditation — why we need to pure unbroken lineage passed altruistic motivation of bodhi- methods to develop the wisdom Beginning with the prelimi- meditate, how to prepare for down from Atisha, Joyful Path chitta, and how to engage in the realizing emptiness. nary practices, the book sets out meditation, and how to conduct provides a structured and prac- Bodhisattva's way of life by The book also presents an the actual methods for develo- a meditation session, and the tical presentation of the entire practising the six perfections. explanation of how to train on ping the mind of universal com- second part presents practical path to.enlightenment, enabling Included also is an explana- the five Mahayana pa:hs as well passion and for transforming instructions on a cycle of the reader to appreciate fully the tion of concentration and the as a special method for over- difficult circumstances into the twenty-one meditations. Also essential meaning of Buddha's wisdom realizing emptiness. coming obstacles. path to enlightenment. included is advice on retreats. teachings.

Guide to Dakirii Land Heart Jewel Essence of Good Fortune Forthcoming A commentary to the A method for receivingjthe Sadhanas Prayers for the six preparatory Highest Yoga Tantra blessings of the lineages of practices for meditation on the stages of the path. Tharpa Publications plans to practice of Vajrayogini wisdom, compassion, and Tharpa Publications is pub- publish the following new spiritual power 19pp $5.50 Dakini Land is the Pure Land of lishing a range of essential books by Geshe Kelsang Buddha Vajrayogini. It is This book, which is written in sadhanas that have been trans- Forthcoming sadhanas Gyatso during the course of attained by practising the gener- accordance with the blessed lated into English under the include: 1991. guidance of Geshe Kelsang ation stage and completion lineage of instructions re- Quick Path to Great Bliss stage of Vajrayogini Tantra. ceived directly from Buddha Gyatso. The sadhanas are The Bodhisattva Vow attractively produced with The extensive sadhana of Guide to Dakini Land gives a Manjushri, provides an extra- Venerable Vajrayogini. The essential practices of clear and comprehensive expla- ordinarily clear explanation of gold foil-block covers and Mahayana Buddhism nation of these practices. It also how to gain full realizations of full-colour pictures. They are Feast of Great Bliss produced in bound and loose- Self-initiation practice of This book explains how to includes explanations of Tant- wisdom, compassion, and ric preliminaries and Tantric re- spiritual power by relying on leaf formats, with special Venerable Vajrayogini. take the Bodhisattva vows and binders for the loose-leaf sad- treats, as well as new English Lama Tsongkhapa and his Vajrayogini Retreat then engage in the practice of hanas, priced $8.95. Sadhanas translations of many essential Dharma Protector. Preliminaries the six perfections - giving, in print include: moral discipline, patience, sadhanas. Extensive and condensed pre- effort, mental stabilization, Ocean of Nectar Great Compassionate liminary practices for retreat and wisdom. There is also a Great Treasury of A commentary to Guide to Mother on Venerable Vajrayogini. the Middle Way Praises and requests to the section on how to purify Merit Chenrezig Sadhana Twenty-one Taras combined downfalls in conjunction with An explanation of the Guide to the Middle Way, by Prayers and requests to with self-generation. the Mahayana Sutra of the practice of Offering to the Chandrakirti, is the definitive Buddha Chenrezig. 25pp $6.00 Three Superior Heaps. Spiritual Guide Mahayana commentary to Great Mother Heart Jewel Offering to the Spiritual Guide, Buddha's ultimate teachings A practice for averting Clear Light of Bliss The Guru Yoga of Je Tsong- (Lama Chbpa Puja) is a special on emptiness. It reveals the obstacles in association with An explanation of the view of the Madhyamika khapa with the practice of his Guru Yoga of Lama Tsong- the Heart Sutra. Mahamudra in Vajrayana khapa's tradition, which in- Prasangika School and shows Dharma Protector. Buddhism cludes all the essential practices how to practise this view with- 9pp $4.50 The Bodhisattva's Confes- sion of Moral Downfalls The highest spiritual attain- of both Sutra and Tantra. Great in the context of the Bodhi- Medicine Guru Sadhana Prostrations to the Thirty-five ment is the resultant Maha- Treasury of Merit provides an sattva's progress on the ten Prayers and requests to the Confession Buddhas with the mudra that is the union of extremely clear and accessible spiritual grounds. Ocean of Assembly of Seven Medicine Sutra of the Three Superior mind and body. Clear Light explanation of Offering to the Nectar provides a line by line Buddhas. Heaps. of Bliss provides a lucid ex- Spiritual Guide and shows how commentary to the text with 21pp $5.50 planation of how to attain this it is to be practised within the the emphasis on its applica- Offering to the Spiritual Dakini Yoga context of lamrim, lojong, and tion within daily Dharma Guide realization through training in Six-session Guru Yoga com- Tantric Mahamudra. Also practice. Also included is a The special Guru Yoga prac- Tantric Mahamudra in bined with self-generation as dependence upon the yoga of included is a ne v English new English translation of tice of Lama Tsongkhapa's Vajrayogini. translation of the sadhana. Chandrakirti's root text. tradition. tummo, or inner fire. 27pp $5.50

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Lama Tharchin Rinpoche to turn your third wheel." to pass on many teachings. Now [the Bodhisattva of Compassion]. gave me a name. Just secret. Continued from page I. His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche I understand why my father decid- And yet, in front of you, there is told him to stay in Kongpo, where ed to choose me. I am still alive, a place like a raksha town." After Q: But was there a particular lama much of a difference who you are His Holiness' gompa was. So, they while my brother is dead. He also that, His Holiness Dalai Lama is- that your father recognized you as? can make in the world. stayed there, and I grew up in had no son. My lineage passes sued a command that the killing Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: I talked I interviewed Lama Tharchin Kongpo. from father to son. of the animals be stopped from in a very detailed way about who Rinpoche at his home late in Oc- My father had his own monas- First, my father decided I that day forward. I was: name of gompa, my name, tober. In the midst of an incredi- tery there in Kongpo. Kongpo is should become a practitioner. I and so on. bly busy schedule, he seemed close to Lhasa—about fourteen learned everything at the monas- Q: Was your appreciation of this relaxed and poised, yet a little hesi- days by horseback. tery the same as all the other stu- yogi part of what interested you in Q: So, when you were a child, did tant to be speaking so much about dents: chanting, musical the Repkong lineage? you have pretty clear memories of himself. Still, he answered all my Q: At what age did you begin instruments, mandala making, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: My fa- your former lifetime? questions directly, and this is what studying Dharma? divination, reading, writing, ther was the one that first direct- Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Yes, my transpired. Enjoy! Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: When I Dharma, until age sixteen. After ed me toward it. When I was family told me that I did. was eight years old. At that time age sixteen, it was my decision. I young, I said many things to my Q: Where did you grow up? I went to His Holiness' gompa and wanted to practice pure Dharma. parents about my past lifetime, Q: Is this an ability that you still Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: I grew began learning reading and writ- I did not believe that I could about having been a particular fa- have? Do you still remember? up in Tibet. My father, Wongtsang ing and other subjects. practice in the same way that mous lama who was the head of a Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: No. I Chimed Dorje, was from Amdo. Milarepa did, but there was a fa- big monastery in my last lifetime. don't remember anything. When There he was the head of a very Q: In terms of your spiritual line- mous Repkong yogi, Shabkarwa My father didn't want me to hold people ask, "What kind of ema- famous gompa, Repkong Ngakpa age, you are a Nyingmapa lama Tsokdruk Rangdro, who was said that title, because he had been the nation are you?" I say, "There are Gompa [Yogi Monastery]. In and a Repkong Ngakpa. What are two possibilities: maybe pig or Tibet, the Repkong Ngakpas were the special aspects of the Repkong maybe cow!" most famous. In my father's time Ngakpa tradition? there, there were more than 3,000 Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Rep- Q: So then after the Communists ngakpas. He took his father's kong is one monastery. Within it came in, you had to come out of place, and was enthroned as the are four different groups: Nying- retreat, and they made you a head of the gompa. My father's life thig, Mindroling, Tersar and one school teacher for a while. When was prophesied by Guru Rinpoche other. Ngakpas are not monks. did you leave Tibet? [Padmasambhava, the famous They are like householders. H.H. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: I stayed seventh-century Indian saint who Dingo Khyentse always says that and worked under the Com- established Buddhism in Tibet], as Repkong is the source of all munists for nine months. Then I was his meeting with my mother. knowledge. escaped from Tibet with my fami- One time he travelled to the There are many scholars in the ly: with my older brother, youn- North. Because of his high station, monastery, but they are not just ger sister, niece, father, mother, he had to travel with a large reti- scholars alone. There are many, brother's wife, a friend of mine, nue of attendants. The people in many, great mahasiddhas [yogis and his wife and daughter. the North were poor, but because who have attained great spiritual It took us one month and twelve of culture and custom, they were powers]. In Repkong there is one days. For the last twelve days we obliged to show respect and hospi- rule: in wintertime, you have to do had nothing to eat. There was no tality to Ngakpas. My father saw strict retreat. That way there is a path through thick Himalayan that it was too much for them, but lot of accomplishment. They are jungle. We just went up the sheer because he was famous, they had famous for having great supernor- rock cliffs from mountain to to show respect. He didn't like mal powers as a result of their mountain, up and down again this. meditation. with no path, nothing to eat. Very, The public also had to support In Tibet, we have lots of ban- very difficult. One month and his monastery. When he went to dits. Even the bandits have to be twelve days with nobody, no peo- visit their homes, he saw that they careful; they have great fear and ple in sight. Only empty were very poor. Still, every year respect for the Repkong Ngakpas. mountains. they had to make large "offerings" If they are planning on robbing a Finally we came to a tribe of to the gompa. He felt that fame camp, they make sure that it is not Lopa, Burmo-Tibetan jungle peo- was not pure, that it was a big ob- a camp of a Repkong Ngakpas. We ple, in the mountain kingdom of stacle. He saw that he could not are very famous; lots of ma- Assam, between Tibet and India. truly develop in his practice while hasiddhas. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche They were naked, and many of the he was famous. There is a story of one Repkong to be an emanation of Milarepa, head of a very famous gompa, tribes were cannibals. These peo- One night, he climbed out his Ngakpa who was riding his horse whom I admired so much. Shab- Repkong Ngakpa Gompa, and he ple did not seem to be cannibals, window and escaped. He left through a canyon. At one corner, karwa Tsokdruk Rangdro wrote felt that fame was an obstacle to however. They helped us, and gave everything and became a beggar. there was big boulder sticking out, The Garuda Flight Doho (Spiritu- practice. My father was scared that us food. He never told anyone his name or which scared his horse. The yogi al Song of the Space Eagle's the same thing would happen to From there, we went on to In- where he was from. He began a lectured the rock, "You are sitting Flight). He was truly amazing. I me, and he didn't want me put in dia. That was in 1960, I came to pilgrimage, and did prostrations next to the road. You scare many really thought I could be like him; that kind of position. He told my America in 1983, from Nepal. from East Amdo to Lhasa. Amdo people. You can't do this any I wanted to be like that lama, and mother, "He is an emanation of a is three months from Lhasa by more!" He whipped it with his I felt that it was possible to may- realized being. His actions will al- Q: Where in India did you stay? horse, a very long way. He did re- riding whip, and the rock turned be practice like he did. So after age ways be of benefit for others; it Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: I stayed treat in many caves and holy and ran away to the other side of sixteen, I really realized the impor- doesn't matter if he has a famous in Orissa, where His Holiness places, and made great progress in the mountain! There are many sto- tance of Dharma. name or not. I don't want him to Dudjom Rinpoche had his gom- his practice. ries like that about the Repkong be the head of a famous gompa." pa. I taught and worked there. Along the way, while travelling Ngakpas. Q: What was it about this partic- So, they never told anyone; they through the province of Kham, he ular lama that made you feel you kept it a secret. Q: Why did you decide to come met my mother, Sendok Tsewong Q: Living among the Repkong could be like him? What was it My father wanted me to be his to America? Drolma, in Gonjo. My mother's Ngakpas, did you ever see powers that you admired about him? lineage holder, to be the holder of Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: I had a family, from the Gonjo Agartsang, such as these? Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: He was the Repkong Ngakpa lineage, but gall bladder problem in Nepal, was very ancient and famous, Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Yes. My an amazing lama. He especially he didn't want me to go into a big and was told that if I wanted good descending from the minister of father had power like that. Lots of helped poor people. He was a great monastery. He wanted me to do a medical treatment for it, I had to Gesar of Ling. Her father was a stories about him. pandita [scholar]; the number of twelve-year retreat. go to America. Then I got stuck lama, but at the time she met my books he wrote was amazing. At So, from age sixteen to twenty- there! Karma winds blew me here. father, her father had passed away. Q: Was it your idea to become a the accomplishment level, he was five, eight years, I did retreat, for I had decided to go back. Then, Her brother, who was also a lama, Lama? a very famous mahasiddha. the first five years of retreat, I was when H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche met my father. Although my father Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: First it When he wrote, it seemed as if in total solitude, all by myself in came in 1984, he asked me to stay was a beggar, the brother recog- was my father's idea. My father his whole life was given to writing. the jungle. For the last three years, here and teach, and I did. He nized his quality right away, and had three sons. I am the youngest. It was the same with teaching; I was in a group with three other thought that in the West, it is like introduced him to my mother. My oldest brother was amazing, when he taught, you would think yogis. Then the Communists springtime for the Dharma; it is Otherwise, he would never have very smart and knowledgeable, that he devoted his life to nothing came, destroyed all Tibet. Soon af- just beginning to grow and flow recommended a beggar to my and had similar spiritual power to but teaching. ter, we ran away. forth. He wanted me to stay, teach, mother, being of a noble family. my father. But my father recom- Every place he would go, take care of doctrine. So I am try- My mother was very sick, so mended me to be his lineage hundreds of beggars would follow Q: So the Communists came while ing to do that. sick she almost died. My father holder, to inherit his spiritual him. He gave them teachings. All you were in retreat? Q: So, now you are in America. said, "It would be better if you be- lineage. his wealth and fortune went to tak- Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: That's came a beggar, too." She had great At the time, I wondered and ing care of poor people. He had right. After they came, they de- Why did you decide to settle in Santa Cruz? faith in him, and went with him. everyone wondered why he did compassion. stroyed everything. It was not pos- The same day that they left, she that. My eldest bother, Pema Rin- I read his life story. Totally sible for anyone to do retreat. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: That's recovered from her illness com- chen was recognized as an impor- amazing, too. He went to the holy Everyone had to work. So I fin- interesting. I had a dream. Before pletely. tant lama's emanation by the city of Lhasa, once. In the out- ished my retreat really fast. Peo- I came to America, I did a one- They travelled until they came Karmapa when he was twenty-five skirts of the city, the butchers ple were not allowed to do retreat. month retreat in Lumbini, which to Lhasa. There they met His years old, when he went to the there had made a wall of bones They put me to work as a school is where Buddha Shakyamuni was Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, who Karmapa's monastery in Tsurphu. from the animals they had slaugh- teacher. born. At that time I had a dream told my father, "Your second He stayed there as a tulku [incar- tered. It reminded him of a dwell- about going to the West. Q: Who were you recognized as wheel is sufficient. (There are nate lama]. Then he was sent to ing of rakshas [blood drinking When I first arrived in Ameri- being a incarnation or emanation three "Lama Wheels." The first North Tibet to build a monastery demons]. He wept at the sight. ca, after three weeks in San Fran- is education and learning. The there. He had many students. He Lhasa is like a pure land, and this of? What lama? cisco, I came to Santa Cruz. Then, second is practice and accomplish- became a very, very famous lama. was like a cannibal town. He went Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Nobody. I stayed here. I really feel that San- ment. The third is benefitting be- However, he stayed in Tibet after right to His Holiness Dalai Lama When I was a child, I said lots of ta Cruz has a spiritual quality, like ings by serving the doctrine and the Communist invasion, and and said, "This is incredible. You things, but my father kept it se- a holy land. For a very small town, giving teachings.) Now it is time passed away. He did not have time are the emanation of Chenrezig cret. So nobody recognized me, or Continued on page 9.

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Continued from page 8. ments. Both the inner elements— people can do practice and retreat, the constituents of the body, and a place where people can taste it has lots of Dharma activity, the outer elements—the environ- their pure wisdom mind and attain In Celebration of the Year of Tibet Buddhist centers like Rigpa, Vaj- ment—have a lot of pollution. enlightenment. Whoever has that Teachings and Retreats rayana Foundation, Kagvu Center, These elements are the same for experience, we feel they are very with Vajrapani, Zen Center, Burmese the elemental spirits, local deities, special. Temple, Japanese Temple, Viet- and people. When we can cure Buddhadharma has been de- namese Temple. It magnetizes their suffering, then in the same stroyed in Tibet, but still, all la- spiritual people. Very special for way, human beings will naturally mas are wishing and trying very the Dharma. have happiness, and experience in- hard to keep these Buddhadharma So, first, I had a dream. Very crease in many ways. teachings alive, to maintain an un- strong karmic connection. First I The Navajo people invited me broken lineage. That is my con- was stuck here. Now I love it. This down to that area. I made many cern, also. place is so beautiful, just like Pure friends. We have many similari- If we can have some retreat land, Land: redwoods, hills, ocean, the ties. It was like being in a Tibetan I can teach and people can prac- quality of richness, so pure, like camp; the facial features and cus- tice. Then they can teach other a painting. The outer elements toms are very similar. people, and in that way we can seem so pure, so rich. The sum- benefit many, many beings. Tem- mers are not hot. The winter is not Q: You mentioned that the Dhar- porarily, they can benefit others by cold. ma, and in particular the ceremo- relieving mental suffering. Ulti- Any time I go away, I am so glad ny that you did there, helped to mately, they can attain the final to come back to Santa Cruz. It purify the outer and inner ele- goal of enlightenment. Through feels so good here. I feel attached ments, and that when the pollu- Dharma practice suffering dimin- to Santa Cruz, like a hometown. tion in the environment is pacified ishes and the ultimate goal of en- It is my goal to set up a gompa and purified and the inner ele- lightenment can be reached. here, a center, retreat place, li- ments are peaceful, then people Now those lineages have become brary, also to build a stupa, and to feel more peaceful. very thin. There is much concern make a great statue here. A place Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Yes. It among lamas that their doctrine be for people to rest and feel peace- removes many different diseases, preserved. Before I die, I want to ful when they are tired of samsar- starvation; much suffering is re- establish my lineage. I want to pass ic activities. moved by purification of the ele- along everything I have learned. I In the West, people are very, ments. Especially at this time, we don't want to take it to the ceme- very rich, but when you have men- are making treasure vases—a spe- tery without having passed it tal suffering, it is important to have cial healing for pollution. Guru along. ■ a place to relax, cool down, do Rinpoche prophesied that in de- spiritual practice. Some place to generate times, people would use Jampa Dronme (Mackenzie rest, when people are tired from lots of poisonous things. That poi- Stewart) lives in Aptos, California. worldly activities, and want to feel son would defile the world, and In addition to his studies in the Kar- peaceful. I want to build a place the gods and nagas would suffer gyupa and Nyingmapa lineages of like that, a peaceful place. When from the negative effects of pollu- Vajrayana Buddhism, he received or- people get hot, they need some- tion, and their energy and ability dination into the Tiep Hien order The Ven. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche place to cool down! I want to make to help human beings would be from Thich Nhat Hanh. He has The Ven. Shyalpa Tenzin Rinpoche is a scholar and meditation that kind of place. decreased. Signs of this would be studied and taught Tai Chi Chuan, master in the Nyingma Kagyud lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. no rain, many kinds of disease and Buddhism and the Healing Tao sys- Q: In the East, India and Tibet, suffering, fighting within families, tem of Taoist Master Mantak Chia. many people are very poor, and yet in communities, and between certainly very rich in spiritual tra- Wisdom Dakini Retreat countries. That kind of suffering Upcoming Dharma Teachings dition. The West has a higher stan- would become heavier and heavi- with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: January 25 - 27.1991: Southern California dard of living, yet here people er and heavier, and positive quali- experience a different kind of ties would decrease. Jan.26 "Foundation Practices of April 26 - 28. 1991: Massachusetts suffering, much more mental At that time, you can use man- Dzog-chen," Santa Cruz suffering. Would you comment tras and substances, deities, Jan.27 "Introduction to Vaj- Fundamentally, Wisdom Dakini is the absolute display of more on this? visualizations, concentration, and rakilaya & Losar," Marin Samantabhadri Buddha and the mother of all awakened County Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: It's real- make treasure vases for purifica- beings of the past, present and future. ly true. When you live in samsara, tion of the local gods, wealth pro- Feb.4-12 "Tibetan New Year everywhere there is suffering. tectors, and nagas. When their Preparation & Teachings," San- Practically, the united understanding of Madhyamika, There are different forms of suffer- impurities, pollution, and obscu- ta Cruz Mahamudra and Dzogchen can exist only in those familiar Feb. 15 "Losar Ceremony," Santa ing. In the East, we have physical rations are cleansed, then the sun with the Wisdom Dakini, the queen of Vajrayoginis. suffering. In the West, mental shines, and you have power of the Cruz suffering is deeper, because the outer elements, gods, nagas. It For more information and a full Historically, Secret Holder Wisdom Dakinis, such as culture is related with materialism. starts to rain. Good qualities in- schedule of Lama Tharchin Rin- Yeshe Tsogyal, have played an essential role in protecting the You don't know how to cool down crease and human suffering is poche's teachings, please write to: Vajrayana teachings. your brains. Our brains are like removed. Vajravana Foundation, P.O. 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SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 9 in England, Europe, U.S.A., Aus- GESHE NGAWANG DHARGYEY tralia and New Zealand. At the end of that tour, he agreed to re- UNICEF CATALOG IN NEW ZEALAND turn to New Zealand to set up and teach at a Buddhist Centre. His Dear Snow Lion: takeover of Tibet by China. It is students in New Zealand worked I am writing to express concern Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey was They eventually arrived in Ne- hard toward this project which particularly ironic that the Peo- born in a small town called Yar- about the most recent (Fall/Win- pal, and then India one month eventuated in 1985. The Dhargyey ple's Republic of China would kyag, in the Tre-hor. District of later. It was in Buxa, a refugee ter) UNICEF catalog. In that cata- want to capitalize on a culture that Buddhist Centre was founded and log, several items are listed as Kham, which was largely a farm- camp where the Sera monks had Geshe Dhargyey arrived in June they are trying hard to obliterate. ing community during that time. reassembled, that Geshe Dhargyey reflecting the culture of "Tibet This catalog has a very wide dis- 1985, along with his attendant, (People's Republic of China)." On Geshe Dhargyey's monastic passed his Geshe examinations, Kedup Tharchin, Geshe Pal Tser- tribution. Concerned readers can education commenced at the age page 18 of the catalog, one of the receiving the highest degree, ing and translator, Losang Dawa. protest UNICEF'S actions by of seven at the local monastery, Children of the World plates Geshe Lha-ram-pa. The centre is located in writing to: The Account Execu- D'ar-gye. There he studied very He lived in Kalimpong for about depicts a child in Tibetan clothing. tive, c/o UNICEF, 2515 East 43rd Dunedin, a university town of This plate is designated "Child of hard and showed great promise as four years, studying, practicing, about one hundred thousand peo- Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, a serious scholar and practitioner. Tibet, People's Republic of Chi- and teaching. He later moved to ple. Dunedin is set in a beautiful 37422. In order to fulfill his potentiali- na." Another item on page 24 has Dalhousie, where Sharpa Rin- coastal area of the South Island. Sincerely, ties, Geshe Dhargyey went to Lha- poche and Khamlung Rinpoche the designation "Tibet (People's The centre is in a large, beautiful, Pam Small sa at the age of sixteen. At that first received religious instruction Republic of China)." The juxtapo- stately historic home. Geshe Dhar- sition of Tibet and People's time it was a three-month journey from him. This is also the place gyey lives there along with his at- Stanford University by foot and horse from Kham to where he had his first Western Republic of China lends an inex- School of Medicine tendant, Khedup Tharchin, and cusable legitimacy to the forceful Central Tibet. students. several disciples. There are classes on Monday nights (presently Ngon tog gyeri), Thursday nights (presently Lam Rim Chen Mo) and meditation classes on Sunday mornings. Tibe- ■'■--: tan language classes are given by Wear the Master... our translator, Losang Dawa. While Becoming The centre offers a short course of teachings of special interest to the Master! Geshe Dhargyey's overseas stu- dents each year. Handpainted shirts for the Bodhisattva to be. The centre is steadily growing under the kind and compassion- ate care of Gen Rinpoche. We al- Buddhist • Tibetan • Hindu ready have a Western Sangha of Taoist • Zen seven and an ever-increasing num- ber of students. Catalog $1.00 - Refunded with Order Anyone interested in more infor- mation about the centre, please wonderwear write to: Dhargyey Buddhist 1006 S. Juniper #L, Escondido, CA 92025 Centre, 22 Royal Terrace, Dune- din, New Zealand. Telephone: (64) (03) 4778374. ■ 5% for TIBETAN RELIEF Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

In Lhasa he was admitted into Meanwhile, in Dharamsala, the the Sera J'e College under the Ab- Tibetan Library of Works and Ar- THE TIBETAN COMPUTER COMPANY bot, Ngawang Gya-tso. There he chives was being built under the studied under great masters, such auspices of His Holiness the Dalai as She-rab Wang-chog, Chomzse Lama. Upon completion in 1971, TTqr'^r T has software for IBM compatibles: Ngawang Dorje, Geshe U-gyan His Holiness asked Geshe Dhar- Tse-den and D'on-t'rub Top-Gyal gyey to teach Dharma classes to • Tibetan! (who later became abbot of Sera Westerners at the Library with the For publishing with Tibetan and English. The Tibetan printer fonts have been acclaimed for their excep- Je College after the monastery was help of Sharpa Rinpoche and resettled in South India). Khamlung Rinpoche as transla- tional quality. Includes a program for direct entry of Tibetan characters which native Tibetans have found In Sera Je, Geshe Dhargyey tors. These classes began in extremely easy to use. Also includes screen fonts, sample pechas and a variety of other aids to help with studied the Five Treatises. He was November 1971. Tibetan publishing. Comprehensive and properly produced documentation. Support for laser and dot matrix also under the gracious, kind eye For approximately ten years, printers! Chosen by the Voice of America above all other Tibetan publishing systems and in use by several of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Geshe Dhargyey tirelessly taught Rinpoches for publication of liturgical and other materials. See sample at top of page. Junior Tutor, Kyab-Je Tri-Jang five and six days a week. Vasub- Dorje Chang, who showed great handu's Abhidharma-kosha, Shan- • Diacritics! interest in his progress. At times tideva's Shiksa-samujai and For publishing English with transliterated Sanskrit. It also works with the Tibetan package. Contains a the Junior Tutor provided Geshe Bodhicaryavatara, the Junior Tu- complete set of very high quality fonts with all required diacritical marks and some special punctuation Dhargyey with food and other tor's Lam Rim, Uma la Jug-pa, necessities; he also helped him in Gampo-pa's Lam Rim (Jewel Or- marks for publishing (such as an em-dash). Screen fonts included. Comprehensive and properly produced preparing for debates. nament of Liberation) and many documentation included. Support for Laser and dot matrix printers! • Tibetan Alphabetizing! For lexical work with Tibetan! and English. Create dictionaries, search for Tibetan/English equivalences.

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Dharma to thousands of Western "Clear and accurate throughout...can be recommended without hesitation Although the journey was peril- students. to all who are interested in the spirit of Tibetan Buddhism and its ous, they chose to continue wear- In 1982, Gesfie Dhargyey was practice." — Mathew T. Kapstein, Prof, of Religion, Columbia Univ. ing their maroon robes of Lord invited to Washington University "A brief and exceptionally useful synthesis of all the main themes of Buddha. They visited several to teach for a semester. When word preliminary Buddhist practice...a valuable addition to the corpus of pilgrimage places on their way, in- got out that he was leaving India, important Tibetan texts that are now available in English." cluding Rateng Monastery, Cho- he was invited by several Library - H.:;:or. Smith, Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion, Syracuse U. kor Gyal, Di-khung Dhen-sa Thil students to visit their countries as Part I available from: Diamond-Lotus Publishing, P.O. Box 43242, Monastery and Ta-lung Monastery. well. He visited and gave teachings Upper Montclair, NJ 07043, (201) 509-1868. 256 pp., Preface, Introduction, 8 full-color plates, $30.00, Cloth. Add $3.50 shipping/handling for first and $2.00 for each additional. NJ residents please add 6% sales tax. 10 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEWS SAKYADHITA NYINGMA EMPOWERMENTS Daughters of the Buddha The complete cycle of empower- Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche. At ments for the treasures of the great Boudhanath, Nepal, Chagdud Edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo which the better informed and pioneer and I want to investigate Nyingma lama Dudjom Lingpa Tulku had the good fortune to join Snow Lion Publications, 1988. better educated among those mil- with others how we can best im- and selected empowerments for a large group of people who Review by Ellen Sidor, reprinted lions wield that potential." plement the Buddha's teachings in the treasures of His Holiness Dud- received from His Holiness all the from Primary Point, Fall 1990 There are reports from Buddhist the West." jom Rinpoche will be given in ripening empowerments, liberat- laywomen, chapters on the impor- This book—a treasure trove of California by Chagdud Tulku Rin- ing teachings and supportive scrip- The proceedings of the First In- tance of vows, and details from all facts, insights and unfamiliar poche. These empowerments tural transmissions of Dudjom ternational Conference on Bud- the countries in which there are points of view—is highly recom- (wangs) will be given for twenty- Lingpa's teachings. Each day, af- dhist Nuns held in Bodhgaya, Buddhist nuns, showing a wide mended for anyone concerned four days beginning April 22nd at ter he completed the empower- India in 1987, have been collect- variety of lineages, practice styles about Buddhism, the development Rigdzin Ling, Chagdud Tulku's ments and transmissions, His ed into a unique and fascinating and degrees of acceptance in then- of practice, and women's place in center in the Trinity Alps near Holiness would encourage us to book. One gets a sense of Bud- cultures. Fascinating details it today. The editors and par- Weaverville, California. benefit others through these trans- dhist history in the making: grit- abound, as in the following: "[In ticipants are to be commended for The tradition of practice con- missions. At that time Chagdud ty and squalling. The editorial the Buddha's time in India] The their heroic efforts. To be sure, cealed as treasures (terma) by Pad- Tulku formulated the personal process was hair-raising: transcrib- first renunciates were instructed to Buddhism's growth in the West as masambhava twelve centuries ago aspiration that at least once in this ing and typing in Dharamsala, In- retrieve rags from the trash bin, well as the East will depend heav- is an illustrious one. Concerned lifetime he would in turn transmit dia, amid monsoon rains, join them together in a designat- ily on its daughters. about beings in the future, Pad- all these teachings to practitioners scorpions, rodents, hepatitis, ed pattern, and dye the resultant masambhava saw the need to pro-' who could benefit from them. thefts of typewriters, tape failures. garments a yellowish hue which Another review from the Tibe- vide spiritual methods that would But as editor Bhiksuni Tsomo was then considered highly unat- tan Bulletin by Philippa Russell ad- relieve them from the afflictions of states, the participants "aim at tractive." ded these good points: disease, famine, war and unrest nothing less than the spiritual The chapter on celibacy is worth After reading this book one is that would manifest in times of awakening of half the human the price of the book. Exceeding- left in no doubt that a woman can spiritual degeneration. Some of race—women's liberation in the ly well-written, wise and thought- achieve the highest spiritual goals, these treasures were planted in the truest sense—so a few stumbling provoking, it provides a refreshing though the means she employs to mindstreams of his students to be blocks can no doubt be expected." view of relationships for those tired gain them may be sometimes discovered in later lifetimes; some Some 150 people, about equal- of being caught in the mire of slightly different from those suita- were physical objects left in the ly divided between nuns, monks, Western materialist, sex-oriented ble for male practitioners. His earth and rocks, in lakes and and laypeople assembled for the culture. For example, "Celiba- Holiness speaks of the woman in streams. week-long conference, which cy... represents a decision to rely her role as a mother, the main fig- Among the treasure cycles con- Tke late H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche opened with 1,500 people taking on one's own inner authority." ure visualized when remembering cealed in this manner are those Even to receive these empower- refuge and precepts, followed by And, "the decision to remain celi- the kindness of all sentient beings, revealed in the nineteenth centu- ments can help heal illness and a keynote speech by His Holiness bate is particularly significant for and the powerful influence she has ry by T'hrag T'hung Dudjom overcome obstacles. In bestowing the Dalai Lama in which he linked women. It is the ultimate rejection on each individual's development throughout the three planes of ex- them, Chagdud Tulku has said, "I the struggle for women's rights of life as a sex object..." and on society as a whole. By em- istence as an emanation of Pad- am not presenting myself as a very with the struggle for world peace, The suppression of Buddhism ploying her special qualities and, masambhava and an incarnation of special teacher, but I am concerned and affirmed his personal commit- by Communism in Tibet, China as Ayya Kema aptly puts it, "car- Drogban Khye'u Chhung Lotsa- that these precious treasures of ment to helping establish full or- and North Korea is among the rying the weapon of loving kind- wa, one of Padmasambhava's spiritual wisdom should survive and dination for women in Tibetan noteworthy topics discussed. Also, ness," her spiritual potential can twenty-five disciples. Dudjom flourish in a new generation of prac- Buddhism. During the week, the book shows why Buddhist be utilized and her influence can Lingpa codified terma cycles such titioners. This is my intention—not papers, talks and discussions alter- nuns flourished in some countries be of immense value. The Buddha as the Treasury of the Vast Ex- to seek personal glory, but to per- nated with periods of practice. and were discouraged in others. himself recognized the tremen- panse of the Space of Dharmata mit others to establish connection Since the participants were quite For those of us puzzling over how dous spiritual potential of women (Chho-nyid Nam-khai Long- with the-unsurpassed Dudjom line- diverse—ranging from women to help Buddhism take root in the and it is significant that he did not dzod). His teachings include mind age. For me it is also an opportuni- who had never left their own coun- West, we can learn a lot by seeing discriminate against them as con- treasures, earth treasures and vi- ty to fulfill my personal aspiration tries to affluent Westerners—so is how much has depended on wom- temporary Indian society did, but sionary transmissions, all of su- to offer this transmission." the style of the chapters, and there en's place in their particular cul- sought to protect and assist them. preme relevance and benefit to Those who are interested in at- is some information overlap from ture, on whether a life of As His Holiness says, "There is beings in these times. tending these empowerments one to the next. This repetition ac- renunciation is seen as a threat to no difference between men and In an uninterrupted lineage, should write Donna Cans at Rig- tually helps one remember some society and family life, or wheth- women in the practice of the these treasures were received by dzin Ling, Box 387, Junction City, of the torrent of detail. As if you er a nun sangha is seen as compet- Dharma whatsoever." ■ Jigdral Yeshe Dorje, the late His CA 96048 or call 916-623-2714. ■ were watching a complex and ing with an already established slowly revolving chandelier, the monk sangha. same elements keep coming into Bhiksuni Pema Chodron, Ab- view but each time from a slight- bess of Gampo Abbey in Nova CHARITABLE APPEAL ly different angle, giving the book Scotia, contributes an important considerable depth and richness. chapter about the Abbey's train- On behalf of Tibetans in exile The conference focused on four ing schedule, philosophy and questions: what it means to be a three-year course of work, medi- One of the biggest problems fac- crop yields. To sponsor a family or or a child please seriously consider the Tibetans in India at this criti- nun, to be a Buddhist woman, to tation and study during which or- ing Tibetan refugees in India is an individual child within a family follow an Asian religion in West- dination is possible at several that of educating the next genera- would mean a better standard of liv- cal juncture. If you are interested tion. Literacy and basic knowledge ing, both economic and cultural, for in sponsoring either an entire fa- ern countries, and to follow an an- different levels. In another chap- the entire family and for the Tibe- mily ($5/person/month) or an in- cient spiritual path in the modern ter, living by the Vinaya (the origi- of hygiene, nutrition, and math are tan community as a whole. dividual child ($10/month), or if world. Among these are some con- nal rules for monks and nuns) in crucial for the future welfare of The Director of this program, you wish to receive further infor- troversial issues. For example, the the present day is discussed, and Tibetan families. Many of these Ngawang Jorden, is a Tibetan monk mation about such sponsorship, issue of full ordination for a warning issued: "If we wish to families are too poor to pay the minimal costs of public education of the Sakya School and a student please contact: Ngawang Jorden, women—an idea which would create lasting monasteries and a for their children. at Harvard Divinity School. Harvard Divinity School, 45 Fran- hardly be questioned by Western stable sangha, relaxing the rules Many poor Tibetan families have If you have been thinking of cis Ave., Cambridge, MA 02138, women, especially feminists— unnecessarily may prove to be a been hit hard by illness and poor sponsoring a Third World family tel. 617-493-9291. ■ aroused great concerns from wom- big mistake." en and men in countries like In- Another set of chapters address- dia and Sri Lanka, where it is a es the "delicate topic" of liveli- highly volatile topic. Full ordina- hood for nuns and monks. People tion for women challenges tradi- in traditional Buddhist countries tional men's roles, and raises are accustomed to supporting the concerns and expectations about monastic sangha, while new DUDJOM LINEAGE EMPOWERMENTS women's access to education and Buddhists in Western counties are the power structure. As the con- not. There are problems of wom- given by ference opened, there were con- en dropping out because of cerns that "the gathering could be depression, lack of support, and CHAGDUD TULKU RINPOCHE misused as a platform for Western the necessity of getting a job. A feminists in a blind battle for equal sprinkling of excerpts will give you rights that would damage Bud- the flavor: "Western sangha mem- April 22 - May 19,1990 dhism." But this pitfall was avoid- bers are caught in a bind between at ed by the tack the conference took, their vows and their cultural con- providing factual information text." "As yet, there is a startling Rigdzin Ling about women and Buddhism scarcity of monasteries and nun- in the Trinity Alps region of Northern California worldwide, and encouraging a rea- neries in Western countries. Even soned approach to the issues. a person who is strongly inclined In the chapters on full ordina- toward ordination would be wise Includes all empowerments for the treasures of Dudjom Lingpa and tion, benefits and obstacles are dis- to consider seriously the question selected empowerments for the treasures of His Holiness Dudjom cussed, and a call for action is of livelihood before deciding to issued: "Buddhist women, num- take vows." However, such cau- Jigdral Yeshe Dorje. Accommodations at nearby campgrounds and bering in the millions, possess tions should not deter anyone with motels. For information about empowerment schedule, fees and considerable public relations a strong calling, as evidenced by potential. The rate at which im- this comment from an established travel arrangements, call Donna Gans at (916) 623-2714 or write provements can be made for Bud- nun: "Although it is difficult to the Chagdud Gonpa Foundation, Box 387, Junction City, CA 96048. dhist women and recognition live as a nun in the West without gained for Buddhist nuns depends a supportive monastic environ- to a great extent on the skill with ment, I am happy to have been a

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YEAR OF TIBET CALENDAR OF EVENTS (AS OF DECEMBER 10, 1990) Please note that this is only a preliminary calendar. Three issues of the "Year of Tibet" Calendar of Events will be published: March 1991, September 1991, and January 1992. The deadline for the March 1991 calendar is January 31, 1991. If you miss this or other deadlines, please contact us anyway with past or future program details, as we will want to include all events in the calendars.

JANUARY 1991 Public Demonstration against continued human rights Norwalk Library Exhibit of Tibetan books at Nor- JUNE 1991 "Facing the Gods: Ritual Mask of the Himalayas", violations in Tibet to take place in Buffalo, NY. walk, CT. Sand Mandala by monks from the Namgyal Monastery travelling exhibition of Himalayan masks from the Contact: Martin McGee (716) 834 3991 Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 at the Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, IL. Smithsonian Institution. March 10 March Contact: Steve or Nina Schroeder (312) 376 8200 Indiana State University, Indianapolis, Indiana. Public Demonstration commemorating Tibetan Na- Lecture on Tibet by Michael van Walt at the World June 1—June 31 Contact: Kelli Roberts (202) 357 3171 tional Day in Chicago, IL. Affairs Council, St. Louis, MO January 12—February 24 Danbury Ethnic Festival at Danbury, CT. Contact: Steve and Nina Schroeder (312) 376 8200 Contact: Cindy Curley (314) 862 8770 Contact: Diki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 Press Workshop, strategy planning for events in March 10 March June Washington D.C. organized by the Year of Tibet D.C. "Tibef: Art of the People From the Roof Top of the APRIL 1991 Waterbury Library Exhibit at Waterbury, CT. Area Committee. World", an exhibition on Tibet at the Mingei Interna- Washington D.C. "Under the Tiger's Paw: Reflections on Tibet's Past, Contact: Diki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 tional Museum of World Folk Art, La Jolla, CA. June Contact: Betty Rogers (202) 364 8940 Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 Present, and Future", a lecture by Chagdud Tulku Rin- January poche in Vancouver, Canada. JULY 1990 March 10—June 1 Contact: Lisa Leghorn (916) 623 2714 Exhibition of The Kanjur and Other Tibetan "Tibetan Book of The Dead", a play adaptation by April 2 Film Series with Panel discussion on Tibet at the Asian Manuscripts at Yale's Beinecke Rare Book and Jean Claude van Itallie at The Reality Theater, Colum- Art Museum of San Francisco, CA. Manuscripts Library, Yale University. bus, OH. Sand Mandala by monks from the Namgyal Monas- July 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20 and 31 : : :: New Haven, CT. tery at Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, CA. :' $: w :-:~':: Contact: Dee Shephard (614) 294 7514. April 8—April 15 Chaksam-Pa, Tibetan performing arts troup to perform Contact: Diki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 March 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 and 23 at Hartford, CT. January 18—End of March Sand Mandala by monks from the Namgyal Monastery Tibetan: Fundamental of the Language, a beginners Contact: Tim Wolf (203) 724 5586 Tibetan Carpet Weaving Workshop. at The Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art, Cornell course on how to speak Tibetan at the School of Sa- July 18 cred Art, NY. t Manchester, Glastonbury, W. Hartford, CT. University, Ithaca, New York. V AUGUST 1991 Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 Contact: School of Sacred Art (212) 475 8048 Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 April 10-May 22 Lecture by Richard Kohn and Performance by : January—March 1991. : -->:'..:':W::v:v:-. March 8—March 26 Chaksam-Pa at the Asian Art Museum of San Francis- Year of Tibet Portfolio, benefit photography exhibi- Tibetan T'hanka Painting, a course on learning to paint Illustrated Lecture by Barbara Upton, Director of Jac- T'hankas at the School of Sacred Art, NY. co, CA. tion at Pace Gallery, New York, NY. ques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art to be given at the August 1 Contact: Tibet House, New York (212) 353 8823 Contact: School of Sacred Art (212) 475 8048 Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, La April 12—May 4 Lecture by Jeff Greenwald at the Asian Art Museum January 19 Jolla, CA. 1BI "My Tibet", a photography exhibition by Galen Rowell of San Francisco, CA. Sand Mandala by monks from the Namgyal Monas- Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 August 8 tery at the University of Utah. March 12 at the California Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, CA. Series of Films on Tibet at the Asian Art Museum of :■: »:.•*>■:-:■>>; January 20—January 28 Video Screening about three-dimensional Sand Man- April 15—September San Francisco, CA. Chaksam-Pa, Tibetan folk and opera dances at Berkeley dalas at the Herbert F. Johnson Museum, Cornell August 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17 University's Music Department. University, Ithaca, NY. Tibetan Culture and Preservation, an eight-week Contact: Tashi Dhondup (415) 527 4173 Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 course co-sponsored by Tibet House, New York, the SEPTEMBER 1991 January 30 March D.C. Area Year of Tibet Committee and the Smithso- "Tibetan Locks and Keys": Wall reliefs and three- nian and its Resident Associate program to be helde at dimensional works by Robert Rauschenberg at the Tibetan Culture display including photographs and Display of Tibetan Books at the Olin Library, Ithaca, the Smithsonian Institute, Washington D.C. writings at the Student Union Building, Monatana State NY. Nicholas Roerich Museum, New York, NY. Contact: Betty Rogers (202) 364 8940 September 1—22 University at Bozeman. Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 April 16 Contact: Wayne Gorski (406) 587 9442 March 15-30 "Where the World Meets the Sky"; photographs of January "Wisdom and Compassion: Sacred Art of Tibet" Art Ladakh and Tibet at the University Museum of Ar- Display of Tibetan Books at the Ithaca Public Library, Exhibition. Ithaca, NY. cheology and Anthropology, Philadelphia, PA FEBRUARY 1991 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, CA. Contact: University of Philadelphia (215) 898 4000 SIM Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 April 17-October 1991 "Tibet Today"; Erhard Hursch photograph exhibit at March 15—March 30 September 25 Lecture by Robert Thurman and Marylin Rhie at the Casa Tibet Mexico, Mexico. "Facing the Gods: Ritual Masks of the Himalayas", "Tibet-Realm of The Sacred", photographs by Dr. Contact: Tony Karam (905) 514 4290 Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, CA. Edwin Bernbaum at the Nicholas Roerich Museum, a travelling exhibit of Himalayan Masks from the Smith- April 19 February 5—26 sonian Institute to be shown at the Santa Fe Communi- New York, NY. Cibachrome Photographs of Tibet: Photo exhibits by ty College; Gainesville, Florida. Ritual Dance, by Namgyal Monks at the Asian Art September 29—October 20 Philip Sugden and Carole Elchert at the Zamana Gal- March 17-ApriI 28 Museum of San Francisco, CA. "Visions from the Silk Road", an exhibition of ink April 21, 27 and May 1 lery, London, UK. "Under the Tiger's Paw: Reflections on Tibet's Past, drawings by Philip Sugden at Bowling Green State Contact: Philip Sugden (419) 422 0498 Present and Futures", a lecture by Chagdud Tulku Rin- Story Telling and Torma Making at the Asian Art University, Bowling Green, Ohio. February 1—28 poche in Eugene, OR. Museum of San Francisco, CA. Contact: Philip Sugden (419) 422 0498 "Tibet, a Way of Life", an exhibit of Tibetan artifacts Contact: Lisa Leghorn (916) 623 2714 April 19, 26 and May 3, 10, 17, 24 September at the Zamana Gallery, London, UK. March 20 "Sand Mandalas, a Work of Art", lecture by Lobsang Tibetan Exhibit of artifacts and photographs and a Gala February 13—April 14 "Mind Science: A Dialogue Between East And Samten at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, CA. opening with Congressional leaders and Tibetan sup- Tibetan: Fundamentals of the Language, a beginners West' \ a symposium with His Holiness the Dalai Lama April 25 porters at the Rotunda of the Canon-House Office Build- course to learn how to speak Tibetan at the School of at Mil' and Harvard Universities, Cambridge, MA. Dog Show organized by the American-Tibetan Mastiff ing, Washington D.C. Sacred Arts, NY. March 73—March 24 Association in Dover, PA. Contact: Betty Rogers (202) 364 8940 Contact: School of Sacred Arts (212) 475 8048 Lecture by His Holiness The Dalai Lama at Barton April September February 13—April 3 Hall, Cornell, University, Ithaca, NY. Photograph Exhibit by Ani Phelgye at the Brookedale OCTOBER 1991 "The Institution of the Dalai Lama". Lecture by Prof. Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 Community College, Lincroft, N.J. "Wisdom and Compassion: Sacred Art of Tibet" Robert Thurman at the School of Sacred Arts, NY. March 26 Contact: Carleen Gonder (406) 542 2110. opens at the IBM Gallery, New York. Contact: School of Sacred Arts (212) 475 8048 "The Buddhism Of Tibet", Lecture by His Holiness April October 15—December 28 M February 13 the Dalai Lama at Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Tibetan Film Series at the Biograph Theater, Washing- Sand Mandala, by monks from the Namgyal Monas- Screening of Videos On Tibet, at the Merrifield Hall, Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 ton, D.C. tery at the IBM Gallery, New York. University of N. Dakota, Grand Folks, ND. March 27 Contact: Betty Rogers (202) 364 8940 October 11-26 Contact: Scott Lowe (701) 777 2707 Tibetan Performance at Cornell Theater of Perform- April February 15 "My Tibet", photography exhibition by Galen Rowell ing Arts, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY. Butter Sculpture Demonstration by Wang-du Tenzin at the International Center for Photography, New York, "Circle Of Peace", Sand Mandala from the Tibetan Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 Thokme from Namgyal Monastery at the Mingei In- NY. Tradition by Namgyal Monks. Accompanied by Lec- March 27 ternational Museum of World Folk Art, La Jolla, CAr October ture series on Tibetan Art, and Ritual Dance Movement March, The Tibetan Cultural Awareness Month, a Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 April ' 'From the Top of the World: a Window to an Ancient classes at the Miami Dade College. month-long series of programs and events in Findlay, Culture", an art exhibition at La Mama Gallery, New Contact: April Buscher (305) 347 1532 Ohio. MAY 1991 York, NY. February 15 through March 14 Contact: Philip Sugden (419) 422 0498. "Tibet Today", photography exhibition by Erhard October 10-27 Tibetan T'hanka Painting, a 7-day course on T'han- Multi-media Slide and Video Presentations on Tibe- Hursch at the Boston Public Library, Boston, MA. "Losel Dolls Exhibit", an exhibition of dolls made by ka Painting, instructor Pema Wangyal at the School of tan culture at schools, clubs, and civic organizations Contact: Marie France Heliere (617) 730 4871 monks from Drepung Losel Monastery at the Ameri- Sacred Arts, NY. Exhibitions of Tibetan Artworks and Artifacts in lo- May 1—June 15 can Museum of Natural History, New York, NY. Contact: School of Sacred Arts (212) 475 8048 cal store-front windows and galleries Kalachakra and Other Ritual Dances by monks from October February 16—April 6 "Visions of Tibet", a Photography exhibition at the Namgyal Monastery at the Asian Art Museum of San Buddhist Teachings by Lamas of Other Lineages at Tibetan Culture and Mongolia and Soviet Union, a Findlay Art League. Francisco, CA the Felt Forum, New York, NY. lecture by Gary Weintz in Ithaca, NY. "White Lotus", a statewide PBS airing of the video on May 1 Contact: Jean and Francis Paone (213) 372 7652 Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8508 Story Telling and Torma Making at the Asian Art October 12—15 February 24 Tibet. "White Lotus" book signing and promotion of the Museum of San Francisco, CA. Kalachakra Initiation by His Holiness The Dalai Tibetan Cooking Class, a weekend workshop in New- May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Lama at the Felt Forum, New York, NY. town, CT. companion book to the video. Radio Interviews given by artists Carole Elchert and Lecture by Valrae Reynolds, Curator at Newark Muse- Contact: Jean and Francis Paone (213) 372 7652 Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) 846 7272 um, to be given at the Asian Art Museum of San Fran- October 16-24 February Philip Sugden about Tibetan culture. Series of Informative Articles on Tibetan culture pub- cisco, CA. "Visions from the Silk Road": Multi-media works by Slide Presentation On Tibet, at the Newtown Library May 16 the artists of the Cultural Arts Expedition to the Exhibit, Newtown, CT. lished in the Courier (Findlay's local paper) and other area newspapers. Tibetan Film Festival and Multi-Cultural Dinner at Himalayas and Tibet: Carole Elchert, John Westmore, Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) 846 7272 the Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, Philip Sugden, Roger Sugden at the Nicholas Roerich February "Compassion and Leadership", a lecture by His Holi- ness the Dalai Lama at Croy Auditorium, University of La Jolla, CA. Museum, New York, NY. MARCH 1991 Findlay for statewide high school class presidents and Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 October 27—November 17 Visions from the Silk Road: Multi-media works by the the public. His address will also be aired on Public Tel- May Lam Dre Teaching Cycle and Initiations, by His Holi- artists of the Cultural Arts Expedition to the Himalayas evision. Lecture by Terese Bartholomew at the Asian Art ness Sakya Trizin. Complete teaching of the sutra and and Tibet: Carole Elchert, John Westmore, Philip Sug- March 28 Museum of San Francisco, CA. tantra, with detailed instructions of the stage path and den, Roger Sugden at the Sanduski Cultural Center, Lecture and Film Presentation by a Tibetan Scholar May 23 result. It is the most special teaching of the Sakya Or- Sanduski, Ohio. at the Mingei International Museum of World Folk An, Bridgeport Ethnic Festival at Norwalk, CT. der in Silver Spring, Maryland. Contact: Philip Sugden (419) 422 0498 La Jolla, CA. Contact: Dicki Gyamcho (203) 846 7271 Contact: Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen or Ane Kunga Cho- March 3—March 24 May dron (301) 589 3118 Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 October—November Sand Mandala by monks from the Namgyal Monas- March 29 "Tibet: A View of the Sacred", a very special trip to tery. Upon completion, a blessing ceremony and ex- Video and Film Festival on Tibet at Cornell Universi- Tibet sponsored by Friends of Tibet, Missouri and Dis- NOVEMBER 1991 planatory lecture will be given on March 30th at the ty, Ithaca, NY. tant Horizons, with lecturer Paul Nietupski. ' 'The Sacred Mountain Of Tibet—On Pilgrimage To Mingei International Museum of World Folk Art, La Contact: Sidney Piburn (607) 273 8506 Contact: Distant Horizons (800) 333 1240 Kailas", a photography exhibition by Russell Johnson Jolla, CA. March or Cindy Curley (314) 333 862 8770 and Barbara Iertelli at the Nicholas Roerich Museum, Contact: Cornelia Feye (619) 453 5300 May 15 to June 4 New York, NY. March 9—March 30 November 24—December 15

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SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 13 - NEWS GADEN SHEDRUP LING TIBETAN BUDDHIST MONASTERY AND RETREAT CENTRE A journal of Buddhist Meditation Born in 1928 in Tibet's eastern well as many others. with Dharma from previous lives. province of Kham, Khenrab Tob- Feeling that the activities of the They have merits and virtues and A non-sectarian Buddhist publication focusing on... gyal journeyed to Lhasa at the age Temple alone could not sustain con- are in need of facilities of a monas- • meditation in daily life of fourteen and began an intensive tinued growth of the Dharma in tery in order to develop their fullest course of studies at Jangtse College Quebec and accomodate the needs potential. There are old people who • spiritual practice and social change of Gaden Monastery. His education- of all practioners, Geshe Khenrab are in need of a peaceful place • women and Buddhism al program was temporarily inter- recently issued the following appeal: where they can retire to use their re- rupted by the invasion of the "Vasubhandu said, "Buddhad- maining years in purposeful activi- Chinese People's Liberation Army, harma is of two types: one is the ties. And there are dedicated Subscriptions are $12 for one year, $22 for two years. for in 1959 news of His Holiness the practice of Buddha's teachings; the lay-people who also would benefit Sample copy is $3. Dalai Lama's flight to India and other is the listening, thinking and from such an environment. So for word of disturbances in Lhasa understanding of those teachings." these people I have in my mind the Published 3 times a year by the Karuna Meditation Society prompted him to leave Gaden to- That is the Dharma. For those wish to create a monastery not gether with several other monks for teachings to endure, it is important far from Montreal... named Name Date- safer ground in northern India. to have a community of monks, dGe. IDan.bShad.sGrub.Gling (Geden Shedrup Ling).. .Whoever Address .City_ cares or has compassion toward the Dharma, from those persons we re- State Postal Code. quest their assistance, fincancially and otherwise." Since that request for help at the ^5gtfQ22z=, end of September this year, the Send to: fledgling monastery project has Karuna Journal received the very generous and en- P.O. Box 24468 Stn. C, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 4M5 tirely unexpected donation of 39 acres of land, located about 45 minutes' drive north of Montreal. Our new neighbours in the St. Jerome-Lachute area are apparent- ly quite receptive to the project, %artni-CftoCina which will include a main teaching Dl mnUICT HJICrHTATIi^lM OCMTCD ^** and meditation hall, residences for the Sangha, and retreat cabins, as well as facilities for lay people and Ven. Geshe Khenrab Tobgyal other visitors. Geshe-la will divide his time between the monastery and Shuttled from Assam to Dal- nuns and lay-practicioners. The the Temple in Montreal in the ini- housie and finally to the Tibetan welfare and happiness of all sentient tial stages, gradually spending more refugee camp at Buxa, he resumed beings depend upon Buddhadhar- and more time at the monastery in his studies under many renowned ma and the spiritual community. his advancing years. teachers including H.H. Kyabje "Therefore, because I want this We call on any interested persons Yongdzin Trijang Dorje Chang, to survive a long time, it is for this to offer whatever help they can to H.H. Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, reason that I wish to create a mon- make this project a reality. We have H.H. Kyabje Yongdzin Ling Dorje astery. I have met with many monks the land—now we need to raise the Chang, as well as his Root Guru, and nuns here in North America funds to construct the gompa and Khenpo Yoga Rinpoche. He who have no place to develop and other buildings. People preferring to received his degree of Geshe they have become discouraged. I offer their services in architectural, Lharampa in 1967, becoming Dzu- want them to live and practice the professional or skilled trade capaci- la Lopon (main philosophy teach- Dharma as Sangha, so they will ties are more than welcome, as are er) for the large monastic complex produce good seeds and an environ- those who are able to donate build- at Buxa. Geshe Khenrab Gajam ment that will allow other people to ing materials, plumbing, electrical Programs for new students used his time at Buxa to continue find that Dharma through them. and other supplies. • personal contact with qualified instructors. many profound tantric studies with "This country has much materi- For further information please his masters, which he had been un- al wealth and also it is rich in vari- contact: Gaden Shedrup Ling, c/o • daily schedule of practice, study and work. dertaking since the age of seventeen, ous kinds of knowledge—but there Temple Bouddhiste Tibetain, 1870 • support of a group practice environment and to complete numerous retreats. is not much opportunity to study de l'Eglise, Montreal, Quebec, In 1972, after two years in Mund- the Dharma and develop peaceful Canada H4E 1G8. Tel.514-765- god, where Gaden Monastery had minds. There are, however, for- 3515 (Joan Scott or Ven. Jangchub For further information about these and other programs contact: subsequently been relocated, Geshe- tunate people who have connections Gompa). ■ Karme-Choling la was asked by Tibetan Govern- Barnet, VT 05821 (802) 633-2384 ment officials to move to Canada to look after the needs of Tibetan refu- Our office is open daily 1-5:30 including weekends gees in Quebec. Geshe Khenrab founded the Atisha Dharma Centre in 1976 on Montreal's south shore, and soon found that not only Tibe- The Dalai Lama: tans in exile, but also many Mon- trealers were beating a path to his doorstep for spiritual instruction. A POLICY OF KINDNESS The centre was incorporated as the Temple Bouddhiste Tibetain An Anthology of Writings (Tibetan Buddhist Temple) in 1980 and soon outgrew its limited space by and About the Dalai Lama and facilities, forcing a move to downtown Montreal in 1986. Compiled and edited by Geshe-la has continued to teach a regular program of Buddhist Sidney Piburn studies in Montreal on Tuesday evenings (Lam Rim, using Kyabje "This is a very important collection.. .the writings are well chosen...Most Pabongkha Rinpoche's text) and highly recommended."—Library Journal Thursday evening (various texts on Madhyamika and Prajnaparamita), "Clear, concise, interweaving practical discussion with things of a more and gives lectures on diverse topics ethereal nature, this is an essential (and wonderfully inexpensive) purchase..." (translated into French) on Monday evenings. In addition, he leads regu- —Booklist lar monthly Mahayana Sojongs and ".. .a penetrating look at the personal life and philosophy of the Dalai Lama.. .a deeply moving book" frequent tantric retreats. The Tem- ple has sponsored visits of many —Leading Edge Review great teachers, including H.H. the Dalai Lama, H.H. Jampel Shenpen "This small book is a comprehensive and engaging introduction to this great man.. .This is an excellent (the Gaden Tripa), H.H. Kyabje anthology.'' —Karuna Zong Rinpoche, H.H.Kyabje Ser- A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB SELECTION kong Dorje Chang, Lati Rinpoche, and the monks of Drepung Monas- ISBN 0-937938-91-2 tic University and Gyuto and 152 pp, $5.95 paper Snow Lion Publications Gyumed Tantric Universities, as

14 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEWS THE SHERPAS OF NEPAL By Bert Willison

Since Westerners first began to impact on those left behind both visit the high Himalaya of Nepal emotionally and financially. the name Sherpa has come to KARMATRIYANA evoke images of a rugged and The Four Sherpa Trust friendly mountain people. The Four Sherpa Trust was DHARMACHAKRA The name Sherpa is derived formed following a tragic accident The seat of the Gyalwa Karmapa from the Tibetan shar-pa, which in October 1985 when four Sher- when roughly translated means pas were killed by an avalanche Winter/Spring "people from the east:" while guiding a New Zealand trek- shar=east, pa=people. king party in the Annapurna re- 1991 Schedule It is difficult to be precise about gion of Nepal. the arrival of the Sherpa clans in The trust was set up by the trek- FEBRUARY Nepal but it is thought to be as king party, plus sympathetic hel- 9-12 MAHAKALA PUJA early as the twelfth century. The pers, to assist in a meaningful way 13 PURIFICATION PUJA Sherpas of the Solu-Khumbu Sherpa families who have been 15 LOSAR (Everest) region are thought to deprived of their breadwinner, ei- MARCH have crossed the Nangpa La (pass) ther by death or injury. 8-10 GREEN TARA Practice from the Salmo Gang district of To give itself the financial base 15-17 WHITE TARA Practice Kham in eastern Tibet. This needed to undertake its chosen 22-24 CHENREZIK Practice emigration is believed to have tak- goal the trust decided to publish en place in the fifteenth century. a book of images. The book, en- APRIL Zasep Tulku Rinpoche Most people today associate the titled People Within a Landscape, 6-7 REFUGE Sherpas with trekking and moun- takes the reader on a journey from Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche taineering where they act as guides the jungle of the Terai to the foot $3Qjteachings and high altitude porters. This, of the big mountains. It looks at VAJRAYOGINI 13-14 LAY PRECEPTS however, is only a recent happen- the various peoples encountered Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche ing as originally the Sherpas were on the way, their architecture, $30/teachings nomadic herders and traders mov- agriculture, and religions. All this RETREAT 20-21 BODHISATTVA ing between Tibet and Nepal. The is set in the beautiful Nepal land- VOW (Long Vow) trade, in such things as salt, wool, scape. Everyone concerned with Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche $30/teachings rice, butter, and cattle, virtually this project has given their time The Ven. Zasep Tulku Rin- will not be given as part of the ceased following the Lhasa upris- and expertise free to the trust. The poche of Toronto will lead a 21 -day retreat.) MAY ing in 1959. At this time, moun- book is landscape format in full Vajrayogini retreat at Gaden Ten- Early registration is advisable, as 3-5 MEDICINE BUDDHA taineering was beginning to offer color, 128 pages with hard cover zin Ling Retreat Center in Ithaca, space is limited to 25 individuals. Practice New York from August 3-23. Rin- It will be possible for a limited a lucrative alternative and in 1965 and dust jacket. 11-12 WOMEN IN THE trekking began to flourish. Readers who would like to assist poche will give the commentary on number of people to take part in DHARMA When I first visited Nepal in the trust by purchasing a copy of the Vajrayogini practice during the the retreat for seven or ten days Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche 1975 I was immediately impressed the book and/or making a dona- first ten days of the retreat. The (August 3-9 or 3-12), but first con- $50/teachings with the cheerful willingness and tion should write to: The Four retreat will be concluded with a sideration will be given to those honesty, not to mention energy, of Sherpa Trust, RO. Box 92, New fire puja on August 23rd. committed to attending the full JUNE these people. Today they may be Plymouth, New Zealand. Pay- On the first day of the retreat, 21-day retreat. A deposit of $100 1-2 PROGRESSION more 'world-wise' but the original ment by bank draft or telegraphic Zasep Rinpoche will bestow the is required to reserve your place on ALONG THE PATH characteristics are still present and transfer to: The Four Sherpa Naro Khacho initiation of Vajrayo- the retreat. Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche close contact with them is as re- Trust, TSB Bank, Account gini. Those students wishing to at- For more information please 2 ANNIVERSARY warding as ever. #153942:0618481:00 New tend the retreat who do not already contact Gaden Tenzin Ling Re- PICNIC $50/includes teaching & barbecue picnic Without exception, Sherpas are Plymouth, New Zealand. Enclose have this initiation must have treat Center at 27 Connecticut Hill Buddhists of the Kar-gyud-pa sect a bank draft for $35 for People received either the Yamantaka, Road, Newfield, New York 14865; 352 Meads Mountain Road and their profound religious be- Within a Landscape (includes Heruka or Guhyasamaja initiation phone: 607-564-7346. ■ Woodstock, New York liefs no doubt account for their se- shipping). ■ as a prerequisite. (These initiations (914) 679-5906 rene kindly nature as well as their tolerance of others' failings. Religion plays an important part in daily life and this is borne out by the chortens, mani-walls and MO: prayer flags which are so abundant in Sherpa populated areas. Each village has its gompa (monastery) Tibetan Divination System and each house its private temple. Every home and gompa has a por- trait of the Dalai Lama prominent- By Mipham ly displayed and this highlights the Sherpas' ongoing deep reverance Trans. & ed. by Jay Goldberg for His Holiness and their Tibe- tan origins. Sherpa culture is founded on ancient religious tra- Illus. by Doya Nardin dition interspersed with festivals which help to break the severity of The MO is to Tibet what the I-Ching is to China. This authentic Tibetan life at high altitude. These festivals are marked by dancing and social divination system comes elegantly packaged with 36 full-color cards, a dice activities with the best known be- inscribed with the six syllables of the Manjushri mantra, and a book that ing the masked dance drama, extensively describes the meaning and application of each of the 36 possi- Mani Rindu, held annually in May ble predictive answers. The volume begins with an introduction by H.H. Sakya Trizin, one of the most at Thami and on the full moon of October-November at highly esteemed Tibetan lamas who is proficient in this system. This is a unique item, never before made Thyangboche. available to Westerners. The family is the foundation of the Sherpa society. Marriage has, "This translation together with the beautiful paintings created for the west, presents to the English-speaking until recently, been strictly con- world another addition to the accurate and growing body of literature concerning our land of Tibet." trolled to avoid the problems of in- —H.H. Sakya Trizin breeding normally associated with Box contains: 'closed' societies. The family unit 124 pp. book, 36 color cards, dice is often large with the grandpar- ents playing a vital role in the $29.95 ISBN 0-937938-74-2 Snow Lion Publications household, especially in the care of children when the parents are away from home on business or at work. The advent initially of moun- TIBETAN LRNGURGE Hi PRAjn^APARAMTTA taineering and latterly of trekking has seen many changes in family CORRESPONDENCE COURSE The six perfections life. There are many widows and Home study program of colloquial and Ven. Khenpo Palden Sherab Rinpoche larger numbers of unmarried e women than unmarried men in the [\scriptural Tibetan emphasizing spoken Ven. Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche Sherpa communities of the Solu- dharma. Text, tapes and ongoing help. Khumbu. This situation is due A step-by-step training of the mind of enlightenment by mainly to fatalities to Sherpas dur- Sarah Harding & Jeremy Morrell means of the six perfections and five paths. ing mountaineering and, to a lesser 751 Airport Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87501 All proceeds of this book go to benefit Tibet and the li^ht degree, trekking expeditions. (505) 473-5451 [""" of Dharma $10.00. Order through Snow Lion. These fatalities have a profound

SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 15 NEWS PALYUL NAMDROLING MONASTERY KALACHAKRA FOR WORLD PEACE Shortly after construction of the have been assessed, it is up to His formed at the monastery. The Potala Palace in Lhasa began, an Holiness to confer the title of dances are the mind treasure of incarnation of the great translator Khenpo. As Khenpos and Mipham Rinpoche and are an H.H. THE DALAI LAMA Variocana was born into the ances- Achayaras the monks are sent to offering to King Ling Gesar. tral family of King Tritson Duet- Nyingma and Kargyu monasteries His Holiness is both the spiritu- NEW YORK CITY 1991 sen. At an early age he was throughout India, Nepal, and al and financial mainstay of the recognized as a terton, a treasure Bhutan to teach. monastery. He personally super- discoverer, destined to discover The remaining monks in resi- vises the education of thirteen specific texts hidden by Pad- dence in the zhungtra (monastery) Tulkus in residence, eleven of masambhava in the eighth centu- are responsible for upholding the whom are incarnations of lamas ry. Enthroned at the end of his traditions of the Tibetan Nyingma from the Palyul lineage. They are tenth year as Terton Migyur Dorje, doctrine. In addition to the being trained to become the he became a prolific terton monthly full and new moon ritu- spiritual heads of monasteries in recovering twelve volumes of ter- als, and tenth and twenty-fifth day Tibet, Nepal, and India. His Holi- mas before passing away at the age tshog offerings, they perform week ness is the Master of Ceremonies of 23. long accomplishment ceremonies for all monastic rituals and fre- In celebration of the "Year of Tibet," His Holiness The Namcho terma of Migyur two or three times a year. These in- quently travels to branch Dorje became the main practice of volve the continuous repetition of monasteries and Dharma centers The Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra In- the Palyul Lineage of the Nying- a specific mantra throughout the throughout the world. He also itiation (Oct. 21-23rd) and give preliminary ma school when its monastery was ceremony. At the Tibetan New oversees the construction of new teachings on the Guide to the Bodhisattva's founded in the late 1600s by Vid- Year an accomplishment ceremo- buildings and supervises all other hyadhara Kunzang Sherap, a stu- ny has been performed for nearly activities of the monastery, includ- Way of Life (Oct. 16-19th). dent of Terton Migyur Dorje. In thirty years alternating between ing an old people's home for lay There will also be teachings on THE NATURE OF this lineage the kama and terma the recitation of Guru Siddhi and Tibetans without family or traditions, as well as Mahamudra Mani mantra. It is said that if you relatives. MIND from Oct. 12-15th by representatives of and Dzogchen, are practiced to- participate you recieve the benefit the five traditions of Tibet: gether like two streams flowing of 100 million mantras. Occasion- Kyabje Sakya Trizin Rinpoche—Sakya Lineage into one great river. The terma ally during the ceremony chosmen treasures of nine different Tertons (dharma medicine) may also be Ven. Trulshik Rinpoche—Nyingma Lineage are included in the Palyul lineage, made. Medicinal herbs are mixed namely Migyur Dorje, Karma and blessed by the power of the Ven. Tenga Rinpoche—Kagyu Lineage Lingpa, Ratna Lingpa, Jigme practice being performed. This Ven. Tara Rinpoche—Geluk Lineage Lingpa, Orgyen Terdak Lingpa, medicine has the power to allevi- Ngadhak Ngang, Lama Gongadu, ate sicknesses that ordinary medi- Ven. Lopon Tenzin Namdhak—Bon Lineage Mati Ratna, and Rigdzin Jetsun cines cannot help. We are pleased to announce that the Ven. Nyingpo. Over time the Paylul The monks of Palyul Monastery Monastery grew to be one of the are taught to read and write and Sogyal Rinpoche will translate for Ven. Trulshik six great Nyingma mother given a basic Buddhist education. Rinpoche. monasteries of Tibet. With the in- Once a year they are given the op- vasion of Tibet by the Chinese in portunity to undertake one-month For further information, contact: the late 1950s, His Holiness Pema retreats on Ngondro, Tsalung Tibet House, Dept. Kalachakra, Norbu Rinpoche, the eleventh (breathing and yogic exercises) of 636 Broadway 12th Floor throne holder, was forced to flee Dzogchen. After years of training with a handful of monks and relo- in the monastery a monk may en- NY, NY 10012 • 212-353-8823 cate in southern India. (Snow Lion ter into the traditional three-year has published the book about the tantric retreat and become a Dorje Palyul Nyingma Lineage. The Lobon after completing the re- Garland of Immortal Wish- treat. Twelve monks have complet- Fulfilling Trees is available for ed the three year retreat so far and $15.95). twenty-two have just begun a new sxmueL weisep. Today there are over 500 monks one. H.H. Pema Norbu Rinpoche nsciot-isrursss — at Palyul Namdroling Monastery Nyingma traditional dance is a — X. Lccvdct- ir» Vcio1t£ 'On CC in Bylakuppe, India. Inspired by special feature of the Palyul tradi- the vision and efforts of His Holi- tion. In the late afternoon monks His Holiness' favorite pastime is ness Pema Norbu, monks train in practice new dances in the court- spending time with animals. Next TIBETAN BUDDHIST traditional Nyingma practices of yard of the monastery. There are to his house is a beautiful garden MEDICINE AND ritual, dance, study and medita- peaceful and wrathful dances, inhabited by swans, exotic birds, tion, including jaling (traditional there are dances to please Pad- a minature deer and numerous PSYCHIATRY monastic music). masambhava and to bring auspi- cats and dogs. One of the dogs, The Diamond Healing named Sonam, follows His Holi- Dr. Terry Clifford ness everywhere including the Discusses the religious, philosophi- shrineroom where he sits behind cal and psychological foundations His Holiness' Dharma throne. In of Tibetan Buddhist medicine, in- the reception room next to His cluding meditations for healing, di- Holiness' seat is a box containing agnostic techniques, special foods. a small white mouse that His Holi- ness acquired in Singapore. There Also includes the first English trans- are many stories of his great kind- lation of three chapters on Tibetan ness to animals and of his going to medical psychiatry—over a thou- great expense to bring animals sand years old. Foreword by the Dalai Lama. back from Tibet and Europe. Palyul Namdroling Monastery, "Clifford's work is a testimony to the wealth of wisdom which nestled in the sandalwood forests the Eastern schools of thought have to contribute to Western of southern India, is a source of medicine." —The Beacon hope and inspiration for all Dhar- ma pracitioners. Currently the ISBN 0-87728-710-4 Trade Paper, $12.95 monastery is building new class- rooms and dormatories for the DEATHING Scholastic College, in order to pro- DEATHING An Intelligent Alternative for Palyul Namdroling Monastery vide better facilities for its stu- the Final Moments of Life dents. There are plans to build Anya Foos-Graber Nearly 200 monks are now ciousness. All of the dances are the retreat compounds for lay people A step-by-step teaching manual, original gestures discovered by who are interested in doing long fit studying at the Scholastic College. containing meditations and infor- The monks rise at 5 AM and study Tertons according to their vision- retreats. The Palyul lineage, which & An mation to ready the soul for depar- until breakfast at 7 o'clock. Class- ary experience. They are for thirty years ago appeared to be on Intelligent es are held six mornings a week eliminating famine, disease, or un- the verge of exinction, is alive and P5 Alternative ture from the body. Important for from 8:30 to 10:30. In the after- wanted incidents and obstacles. It flourishing in southern India. for all students on any spiritual path— Anyone interested in visiting the Final especially that of the East. noon they engage in debate and in is said that by seeing the kama Moments the evening study until 9 PM. Af- dances incurable diseases can be Palyul Monastery should write the of Life ter completing the nine year pro- cured. Secretary for further information. "Deathingoffers much comfort and gram and passing a final exam, Recently His Holiness enabled A 'Special Permit' is required reassurance, in its relief of the help- they are awarded the title Achyara twenty-six lay people to learn the from the Indian government in or- lessness of those who are dying, (equivalent to a M.A.). In order to traditional Ling Gesar dances by der to visit for more than a few and in its insistence on death as a joyful birth into a new life." become a Khenpo (equivalent to bringing a teacher from Orissa, In- days. Contact: The Secretary, —Wilson Library Bulletin a Ph.D.) the candidate must exam- dia to train the young dancers. He Nyingmapa Monastery, plify stable moral conduct and un- organized both the instruction and Aralikumari, P/O Bylakuppe ISBN 0-89254-016-8 Trade Paper, $14.95 dertake research culminating in a costumes. Thirteen different types 571104, Dist. Mysore, Karnataka, thesis paper. Once both of these of dances are now regularly per- Southern India. ■ Order through Snow Lion 16 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT i^______, - _—„ Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche to Visit Mexico and USA -1991

Geshe Kelsang Gyatso the Teacher Training Pro- Buddhism teaches that if we If true fulfilment cannot be Rinpoche is a highly respected gramme, for those who wish to examine our lives we will prob- found in worldly pleasures, meditation master and scholar study Dharma systematically ably discover that most of our where can it be found? from the Mahayana Buddhist and deepen their experience of time and energy is directed Happiness is a state of mind, tradition founded by Lama the essential practices. These towards worldly aims such as therefore the real source of Tsongkhapa. Born in Tibet and programmes, which are ideally material and emotional happiness lies in the mind, not educated at the great monastic suited to westerners, are prov- security, enjoying the pleasures in external conditions. If our university of Sera-je in Lhasa, ing enormously popular and of the senses, or achieving a mind is pure and peaceful, we he is the acclaimed author of successful in all these Centres. good reputation. Although will always be happy, regard- numerous excellent books on Following his highly these things can rrjake us happy less of our external circum- Tibetan Buddhism such as successful visit to the USA and for a short time, they cannot stances but, if it is impure and Clear Light of Bliss, Meaning- Canada in the summer of 1990, provide the deep and lasting unpeaceful, we will never find ful to Behold, Heart of Wisdom, and in response to an invitation contentment we long for. happiness, no matter how much Universal Compassion, A from Leland C Miller, President Sooner or later, our happiness we try to change our external Meditation Handbook, Joyful of the Kilner Foundation, Palm turns to dissatisfaction and we conditions. Path of Good Fortune, and Springs, Geshe Kelsang has purposes and objects, and ex- find ourselves pursuing more The purpose of spiritual Guide to Dakini Land. accepted to visit and teach in plaining the way to integrate worldly pleasures. Directly or practice is to cultivate those He is also the founder of a Guadalajara, Mexico, and San these practices into our daily indirectly, worldly pleasures states of mind that are condu- number of Buddhist Centres in Francisco, USA, in early 1991. life. cause us mental and physical cive to peace and well-being, the UK, Spain, Canada, USA, He will teach on Buddhist Geshe Kelsang Gyatso will suffering by stimulating attach- and to eradicate those that are and Mexico where he has estab- View, Meditation and Action, also be granting the initiation of ment, jealousy, and frustration. not. Eventually, by relying on a lished three study programmes: presenting an introduction to Chenrezig, the Buddha of Com- Moreover, seeking to fulfil our pure spiritual practice, we will the General Programme, the Buddhism, clarifying the passion, and giving teachings own desires often brings us into be able to eliminate all suffering Foundation Programme, and meaning of meditation, its on the practice of Chenrezig. conflict with others. and achieve lasting happiness.

The Buddhist Institute Mexico The Buddhist Institute San Francisco

Teachings on Buddhist View, Meditation, and Action Teachings on Buddhist View, Meditation, and Action January 17th, 18th, & 19th March 29th - April 5th

Initiation of Chenrezig and Teachings on the Practice of Chenrezig Initiation of Chenrezig and Teachings on January 24th, 25th, & 26th the Practice of Chenrezig April 6th & 7th AUDITORIO de la RIBERA, La Floresta, Ajijic, Near Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico (Please enquire nearer the time for the venue) NB: The teachings will be given in English and translated into Spanish NB: The teachings will be given in English

For further details contact: L C Miller, The Buddhist Institute Mexico, For further details contact: The Secretary, The Buddhist Institute San Francisco, The Kilner Foundation, Apartado 148, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico 19125 Overlook Road, Los Gatos, 95030, California, USA Tel 5-41-88 Tel 408-947-6160 The Buddhist Institute San Francisco Spiritual Director - Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche

The Buddhist Institute San Francisco, which was recently founded by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, has invited Alison Ramsay, a Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche close disciple of Geshe Kelsang from Madhyamaka Centre in the UK, to Teachings and Initiation become their Resident Teacher. To begin with, Alison will be giving an 29th March - 7th April 1991 inaugural talk followed by a series of eight evening classes at Watt Hall, Central YMCA, 220 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco. All meetings will begin at 7.00pm.

Living Meditation Friday 25th January Admission Free. The Buddhist Institute San Francisco is delighted to announce that Geshe Kelsang Gyatso has accepted an invitation to visit San In Search of Purity and Peace Francisco in March 1991 to give teachings and an initiation. An introduction to Buddhist meditation - 1st February The Art of Positive Thinking Buddhist View, Meditation, and Action How to stay happy and positive, even in the face of adversity - 8th February Teachings and Meditations on the Buddhist Where Were You Before You Were Born? Path to Enlightenment What Buddha said about reincarnation - 15th February 29th March - 5th April As You Sow So Shall You Reap What karma is and how it affects our lives - 22nd February Meditation on the Compassionate Buddha A Code We Can Live By Practical advice on how to live within a pure moral discipline - 1st March A Weekend of Initiation, Teachings, The Good Heart and Meditations on Chenrezig, Developing a caring and constructive attitude towards others - 8th March the Buddha of Compassion Such Stuff as Dreams are Made On 6th - 7th April Discovering how everything is the nature of mind - 15th March The Way of the Wisdom Buddha A swift, incisive, and unobstructed path to enlightenment - 22nd March We expect a great deal of interest in these events, so please book early.

For details of venues and further information contact: The Secretary, BISF, 19125 Overlook Road, Los Gatos, CA 95030. Tel: 408-947-6160

SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 17 NEWS OOPS! The last newsletter had some OPEN KUNZANG PALYUL CHOLING'S mistakes: Here they are cor- rected. HEART, WILDLIFE REFUGE ETERNAL KNOT PIN is no longer available. CLEAR KALACHAKRA EMBLEM MIND PRINT, $12 (not $7) A JOURNEY IN LADAKH, by | by Thubten Chodron Andrew Harvey. 236 pp. #HMJIL Now $8.95 "...presents a clear and TIBETAN POSTAGE AND complete survey of the MONEY NOTECARD, #TMC teachings of the Buddha. $9.25 for set of 10. Open Heart, Clear Mind will help many on the open TO THE LION THRONE, by path of meditation and in Whitney Stewart. 55 pp. dealing with the challenges #SLBKTLT $8.95 (not $10.95) of everyday life." WHITE LOTUS: An Introduc- —Ven. Thich Nhat Hanh tion to Tibetan Culture, Ed. by Carole Elchert. 240 pp., 38 color This introduction to the Buddhist world-view by an American and 70 black & white illus. Tibetan Buddhist nun focuses on the practical application of #SLBKWL $19.95 (not $14.95) Buddhist psychology to modern life. In a straight- forward style and with warmth and humor, the author sets forth Work in progress. Price Changes by Publisher: the fundamental points of the path taught by the Buddha for The sangha of Kunzang Palyul garden will be a statue of Amitab- ARTISTIC FORM AND YOGA transforming habitual attitudes and realizing our full human Choling, a Buddhist center for ha Buddha, 75 feet tall. In the fu- IN THE SACRED IMAGES OF potential. INDIA, now $14.95 study and meditation in the Nying- ture, a small portion of this land ".. .conveys a clear understanding of Buddhism as it has been ma tradition, invite you to share in will be home to a temple, a school DAKINI TEACHINGS, now practiced by Tibetans, in easily comprehensible language." a very special vision. We have be- for children, a monastery, a retreat $14.95 —His Holiness the Dalai Lama. gun to create a 65-acre wildlife ref- center, and a hospice. JAPANESE DEATH POEMS, ISBN 0-937938-87-4 uge, inspired by descriptions of the If this sounds like something now $19.95 pure land of Amitabha, the Buddha you would like to participate in, Snow Lion Publications 180 pp., $9.95 of Limitless Light. please join us in creating this place JEWEL ORNAMENT OF We are developing a wildlife ref- of refuge for now and future gener- LIBERATION, now $18.95 uge with guidance from the State ations. Your financial contribution SPINNING INWARD, now of Maryland and a local conserva- will allow us to go forward with $17.95 HOUSE tion organization. It will be a safe pond construction, small bridge TAO TE CHING, (audio tapes) OF THE haven for the many animals who construction, tree plantings, ani- now $15.95 in the surrounding countryside are mal rehabilitation programs and TURQUOISE being hunted and killed. Feed lots, the many activities required to TRANSFORMATIONS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, now $24.95 ROOF specially prepared grounds and a realize our wildlife management by large pond will draw upland plan. Your ideas and comments TSONG KHAPA SPEECH OF animals and many varieties of are also welcome and all contribu- GOLD, now $58.50 Dorje Yudon Yuthok waterfowl. Release pens and re- tions are greatly appreciated. WISH-FULFILLING JEWEL, Preface by habilitation enclosures will provide Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo and now 14.95 Tenzin N. Tethong shelter for wounded or harmed the sangha of Kunzang Palyul animals so they can be released Choling warmly welcome you to Foreword by back into the wild. Quiet paths visit our center and the refuge any- CLASSIFIED Heinrich Harrer will lead to secluded meditation time. Bring your walking shoes! THE WINKLERS BED AND This frank and thoughtful and stupa gardens, where you are Contact: Kunzang Palyul Chol- BREAKFAST-KAUAI autobiography of a Tibetan HIDEAWAY welcomed by the gentle sounds of ing, Wildlife Refuge, 18400 River noblewoman describes life wind chimes and images of the Road, Poolesville, Maryland We invite you to come and enjoy in upperclass Lhasa socie- Buddha. Central to the land and 20837. Tel.301-428-8116. ■ this tropical paradise on the North ty before the Chinese inva- resting on a ridge above meditation Shore of Kauai. Very reasonable sion. The author possesses an insider's view of the highest rates. Please write to us for our government circles as well as a novelist's sensitivity for the de- brochure: PO Box 636, Kilauea, tail that brings this fascinating past to life. Lam Dre teachings Kauai, HI 96754 Continued from page 1 Valuable for its historic record as well as for the light it sheds on the position of women in Tibetan society, these memoirs oral teaching in writing, then and mahamudra. In summary the to manifest and teach the Dharma are essential reading for anyone interested in Tibetan society taught it widely and composed Lam Dre covers the entire Buddhist again, there is no aspect in which past or present. commentaries on it. For the past path, from the beginning stages to they could improve upon the ' 'This is one of those rare books that will shed insight into a nine hundred years, the Lam Dre the fruit of perfect enlightenment. Sakya Trizin's teaching. His fluen- whole culture and a historical period of great importance to the has been preserved and transmit- Therefore it is called the Lam Dre, cy and precise command of Eng- Tibetan people." ted by great teachers of the Sakya or "Path and Fruit." lish makes receiving teachings —Tenzin N. Tethong, from the Preface Order. Over the centuries, a vast His Holiness the Sakya Trizin is from him an even greater blessing literature and commentary has the head of the Sakya Order. He for Western students. 330 pages, illus., $14.95 been composed by generations of now lives in Rajpur, India, where The Lam Dre will be sponsored Snow Lion Publications ISBN 0-937938-78-5 scholars and practitioners based he has re-established the seat of by Ven. Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen on the Lam Dre teaching. the Sakya Order. Born in 1945, he and the members of Sakya Phunt- The Lam Dre teaching con- is the forty-second throne-holder sok Ling and held in suburban denses the entire teaching of the of the Sakya Order, a member of Washington DC. Sakya Phuntsok sutra and tantra. It is based upon the Khon family and a descendant Ling was established four years TO THE the Hevajra tantra, and is associat- of the five founders of the Sakya. ago under the guidance of His ed with the practice of the deity From his early childhood he Holiness the Sakya Trizin and His LION Hevajra. The teaching is given in received intensive religious in- Eminence Dezhung Rinpoche. In THRONE two sections. The first section, the struction in preparation for leader- past years Sakya Phuntsok Ling Triple Vision, summarizes the ship. He first received the Lam has hosted teachings by His Holi- The Story of Paramitayana path and will last ap- Dre teaching at the age of five and ness the Sakya Trizin, His Emi- the Fourteenth proximately one week. The second passed an extensive examination on nence Luding Khen Rinpoche, section, the Triple Tantra, summa- the Hevajra Tantra at the age of sev- and Her Eminence Jetsun Kushog. Dalai Lama rizes the Vajrayana path and will en. He undertook his first Hevajra Since its inception it has held week- Whitney Stewart last approximately two weeks. retreat at eight, and at the age of ly group meditations, classes in Ma- The Triple Vision explains the twelve he again received the Lam hayana philosophy and Tibetan Engaging and en- difference in the perception or vi- Dre teaching according to the spe- language, and periodic retreats. sion of phenomena at different cial tradition of the Khon family, Serious Dharma students of all chanting biography spiritual stages. These three vi- the hereditary leaders of the Sakya lineages are welcome to attend the ***<*••-< of the Dalai Lama for sions are the perception of regu- Order. At fourteen, he was formal- Lam Dre teaching. Initiations and children (ages nine lar beings, the perception of those ly enthroned as the Sakya Trizin, instruction will be held every eve- on the path, and the perception of and assumed leadership of the ning for three weeks during the and up). The story those who have attained the result order. last part of October and the first follows the life of the of perfect enlightenment. The Tri- His Holiness is widely reputed part of November, 1991. Exact young, spirited boy who became a monk at age ple Tantra explains the difference to be an emanation of both Man- dates will be announced soon by in the mind or continuity (tantra) jushri and Virupa, the founder of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin. three and moved into the Potala Palace in Lhasa of the perceiver of phenomena at the Lam Dre teaching. The clari- The teaching will be arranged to installed as spiritual leader of Tibet. He became different spiritual stages. These ty and incisiveness of his teaching facilitate the participation of stu- both the spiritual and political leader of his peo- three tantra are those of regular be- is remarkable and is an indication dents from other parts of the ings, those on the path, and those of both his own realization and the country. For a registration packet ple by age fifteen and then won the Nobel Peace who have attained the result. blessings of the Lam Dre carried and information on dates, accomo- Price in 1989. It will leave a lasting impression on Teachings on the tantra also ex- through the lineage of Sakya dations, costs, transportation and young readers. plain in detail the meaning and Trizins. Of his teaching, great other details, please call or write practice of the four initiations, in- Sakya lamas and scholars have said Sakya Phuntsok Ling, 608 Ray ISBN 0-937938-75-0, Illus. cluding the practices of deity yoga, that even if Virupa or the five Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Biography/Juvenile Literature inner heat, channels, drops, airs founders of the Sakya order were Tel.301-589-3115. ■ Snow Lion Publications $8.95

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THE PURPOSE OF MEDITA- CULTURAL/ TION, 2 hrs., $70 (1 tape) HIS HOLINESS With great humor, Lama Zopa shows how neither friends, mon- DOCUMENTARY THE DALAI LAMA ey, nor reputation are the key to FOR CHILDREN! the annual ceremony whilst the happiness and satisfaction. He BUDDHISM IN FOCUS: The monks and local villagers perform HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI explains the importance of com- Life and Teachings of the Bud- the rituals. LAMA: An Interview by Jona- passion, and gives a very clear dha, Part 1, 30 min., $64 (1 tape) AVALOKITESHVARA: The than Landaw, 30 min., $30 (1 explanation of emptiness. Specifically produced to introduce Dalai Lama in Europe 1982, 40 tape) children between 10 and 15 years min., $50 (1 tape) In a remarkably frank interview, VEN. KYABJE to the life and teachings of the ZONG RINPOCHE BIRTH OF A BUDDHA, 18 His Holiness speaks about his role Buddha. A dramatised explana- min., $44 (1 tape) and responsibility as a Dalai Lama tion of the Four Noble Truths and THE BASIS OF THE THE DALAI LAMA OF TIBET: and gives advice on how to con- SPIRITUAL PATH, 2 hrs. 30 the Noble Eight-fold Path. duct oneself in the world. 25 Years in Exile, 52 min., $50 (1 min., $80 (1 tape) BUDDHISM IN FOCUS: The tape) AN OVERVIEW OF TIBETAN Buddhist Way of Life, Part 2, 30 THE PRINCIPLES OF THE DAILY LIFE IN A TIBETAN BUDDHISM WITH A COM- SPIRITUAL PATH, 4 hrs. ,$110 min., $64 (1 tape) MENTARY ON BODHICHAR- Drawing upon life and practice in MONASTERY, 30 min., $50 (1 (2 tapes) tape) YAVATARA, 11 hrs., $180 (6 tapes) Buddhist communities in Britain This film is an intimate portrayal of This is an excellent overview of and India, this program covers pil- PROFESSOR the everyday life in a Bonpo mon- Tibetan Buddhism with the main NAMKHAI NORBU grimage and worship at Bodhgaya, emphasis on the four tantras, India, a traditional Buddhist cele- astery in the Himalayan foothills in Northern India. It offers a unique Dzogchen, and the chapters on DHARMA: The Meaning of bration, Zen Buddhist stories, var- H.H. THE DALAI LAMA look at the customs and rituals of patience and meditation from the Existence, 2 hr. 45 min., $85 (2 ious forms of meditation practice, Bon, the pre-Buddhist religion of Bodhicharyavatara. His Holiness tapes) the monastic training in the Tibe- A BUDDHIST MONK: The Tibet—a lesser known aspect of went into great detail on many tan- DZOGCHEN IN DAILY tan Buddhist communities in India Dalai Lama of Tibet, 11 Days in Tibetan culture. England, 40 min., $36 (1 tape) trie topics. There was a question BEHAVIOR, 1 hr. 30 min., $62 and interviews with respected Bud- In April, 1988, His Holiness gave and answer session each day. (1 tape) dhist teachers from both the Ther- DEBATE IN THE TIBETAN teachings in London, addressed Teaching given in London, April THE DZOGCHEN RITE, 1 hr., avadin and Mahayana traditions. TRADITION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) the global conference on Human 1988. $50 (1 tape) SACRED MUSIC, SACRED HHDL VISITS EUROPE, 1986, Survival in Oxford and met exten- NEW! SEM-DZIN: 21 Ways of Focuss- DANCE, 1 1/4 hrs., $36 (1 tape) 40 min., $50 (1 tape) sively with the media. A BUDD- THE PATH OF NON- ing the Mind, 2 hr., $70 (1 tape) The monks from Drepung Losel- KALACHAKRA 1974,1 hr., $50 HIST MONK is a personal profile ing Monastic College on tour in VIOLENCE, 1 hr. 30 min., $62 THE THREE TESTAMENTS (1 tape) of His Holiness and presents him (1 tape) Talk given in Stockholm, the UK performing a variety of in his various roles as teacher, OF GARAB DORJE, 1 hr. 15 ritual dances. REMEMBER TIBET, 1 hr., $50 Sweden in the fall of 1988. min., $55 (1 tape) (1 tape) exiled leader and international SOUNDS OF TIBET, 2 hrs., spokesman for peace. UNIVERSAL RESPONSIBILI- THREE GREAT MONASTER- TY IN A NUCLEAR AGE, 30 VEN. LAMA $36 (1 tape) A MAN OF PEACE, 30 min., The Tibetan Inst. of Performing IES, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) min., $30 (1 tape) THUBTEN YESHE After 30 years of hard work and $36 (1 tape) Arts from Dharamsala, India on His Holiness delivered an impas- NEW! reconstruction the three 'pillars' of In December 1989, His Holiness sioned speech in April, 1988 on tour in the UK performing tradi- the Dalai Lama visited Norway to tional Tibetan dances. the Gelug study and worship are the necessity of developing univer- DEATH & TRANSFERENCE functioning as important centers for receive the Nobel Peace Prize in sal responsibility—"the universal OF CONSCIOUSNESS, 1 3/4 the refugees. We follow them dur- Oslo. While there, he also visited SOTOZEN religion"—in order for humanity hrs., $65 (1 tape) ing the New Year festivities, The Trondheim and Bergen, and the to survive in the nuclear age. An excellent introduction to the SERENE REFLECTION Great Prayer Festival, and during Artie region of Samiland. The subject of death for the general MEDITATION, 31 min., $30 (1 the daily routine. Meridian Trust video crew Other Films by His Holiness the viewer as well as for students of tape) travelled with him and were grant- Buddhism. THE TIBETAN QUESTION, 12 Dalai Lama: How does one learn to sit still with min., $20 (1 tape) ed frequent access to His Holiness. EXTRACTING THE an alert and bright attitude of The resulting documentary is CONTRIBUTION OF THE This program was produced for tel- INDIVIDUAL TO WORLD ESSENCE, 2 hr. 45 min., $85 (2 mind—allowing thoughts and feel- evision and was broadcast the day unique in that it captures the qual- tapes) ings to arise and pass away natu- ities that so distinguish His Holi- PEACE, 1 hr 15 min., $55 (1 tape) His Holiness received the Nobel THE THREE PRINCIPLES OF rally? This introduction to zazen Peace Prize. It examines the pres- ness: his warmth and wisdom, his DZOGCHEN, 4 hrs., $110 (2 sitting shows how to start this compassion and humor. tapes) THE PATH, 1 hr. 45 min., $65 ent situation in Tibet and presents (1 tape) practice for yourself. A number of His Holiness' views on non-violence COMPASSION & NON- THE ESSENCE OF BUD- suitable sitting postures are as the only means of resolving the VIOLENCE, 38 min., $40 (1 DHIST PHILOSOPHY, 65 TANTRA: The Experience of demonstrated. What happens Transformation, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) Tibetan situation. It carries excerpts tape) mins., $52 (1 tape) when you sit and how you can car- from an exclusive interview with His During his visit to Norway to THE ESSENCE OF ry over the meditation into every- Holiness soon after the announce- receive the Nobel Peace Prize, His MAHAYANA BUDDHISM, 1 VEN. THICH NHAT HANH day life are explained. ment of his winning the 1989 Nobel Holiness gave a number of talks. hr., $50 (1 tape) ROSES AND GARBAGE: SOTO ZEN BUDDHISM, 42 Peace Prize; scenes of Tibetans In This talk, given in Trondheim on MEDITATION AND PEACE, min., $34 (1 tape) Lhasa celebrating the news of His Dec. 14, 1989, best encapsulates THE EXPERIENCE OF TRAN- SITION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) 2 hrs., $54 (1 tape) This film shows how the serene Holiness' award; scenes of the Chi- the spirit of the tour. His Holiness This program documents a teach- reflection meditation (zazen) of the nese police brutally suppressing THE GIFT OF PEACE: A Mes- speaks of the value of non-violence ing given in London in 1987 by Soto School is practiced. Soto Zen peaceful demonstrators in Lhasa in sage for All Faiths, 1 hr., $50 (1 as a path to world harmony and of Thich Nhat Hanh in which he emphasizes the practice of medi- march 1988; scenes of deforestation how developing sltruism makes for tape) explains the dependent nature or tation, the keeping of the Buddhist and the export of timber from Tibet a happier person. He also makes HHDL VISITS CHRISTIAN "interbeing" of phenomena precepts and the awakening of the to China and excerpts from inter- an appeal for support for Tibet. AND BUDDHIST COMMU- through the relationship of roses heart of compassion and express- views with Chinese students speak- THE FUTURE OF RELIG- NITIES, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) and garbage. Just as it is unneces- ing it through selfless activity. ing out in favor of Tibetan ION, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBIL- sary to discriminate against gar- MORNING SERVICE AT A independence. This program will be In a very direct and uncomplicat- ITY TOWARDS WORLD bage since the elements of SOTO ZEN MONASTERY, 22 of particular interest to Tibet sup- ed way, His Holiness teaches that PEACE, 90 min., $62 (1 tape) compost give rise to the elements min., $20 (1 tape) port groups internationally. negative mental attitudes give rise of flowers so too it is unnecessary PEACE: A Goal of All Religions, Filmed at Throssel Hole Priory in TWO TIBETAN NUNNERIES, to suffering and that the antidote to discriminate against anger or England, this program captures 30 min., $40 (1 tape) is provided by a variety of spiritu- 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) hatred since the energy of delu- the early morning ceremony. TIBET: The Cultural Evolution, 1 al techniques. His Holiness con- PEACE THROUGH HUMAN sions can be transformed into love hr., $50 cludes that the future of the UNDERSTANDING, 1 hr., $50 and understanding. Other Films Available: various religions lies in the prac- (1 tape) VISIONS OF HOPE: The Near A TIBETAN NEW YEAR, Death Experience, 40 min., $50 (1 tice of their adherents. PEACE OF MIND: Peace in VEN. KALU RINPOCHE 43 min., $50 (1 tape) tape) GREEN TARA INITIATION, 2 Action, 1 hr., $50 (1 tape) BARDO, 45 min., $50 (1 tape) This program documents the Tibe- Explores the individual experiences hrs. 45 min., $60 (1 tape) THE 37 PRACTICES OF A An interview with the late Ven. tan New Year celebrations carried of six people who had been clini- His Holiness performed the com- BODHISATTVA, Kalachakra, Kalu Rinpoche and teachings on out by the monks of the only Bon- cally certified as dead. mon initiation of the Green Tara the experiences of the conscious- Rikon, July 1985, 5 hrs., $124 (4 po community outside Tibet. The THE WHEEL OF TIME: which grants the four empower- tapes) ness in the period after death. foothills of the Himalayas in north- ments in the form of a blessing. Kalachakra Initiation, Switz. 1985, WORLD PEACE, 1 hr., $50 (1 THE NATURE OF MIND, 2 ern India provide the bacdrop for 45 min., $38 (see section on This was preceded by a lucid hrs. 30 min., $80 (2 tapes) the preparations and enactment of Kalachakra) (1 tape) explanation of the initiation. tape) SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 19 NEW BOOKS

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ASPIRATIONS JOURNAL, "An excellent contribution to un- assumed a definite form due to the #AMAJ $7.95 derstanding the continuing reli- works of Dignaga. This book is a Buddha This is a wire-bound journal for gious persecution in Tibet. I collection of papers on these two recording reflections or taking encourage all those concerned with topics that were presented at the notes. It measures 7 x 10" and has China's policies in Tibet and the Dialogue Seminars organized by a Tibetan lama blowing a horn on survival of Tibetan Buddhism to Tibet House at Sera and Ganden the cover. read this."—The Dalai Lama monasteries in 1987-88. BUDDHA: His Quest for GENTLY WHISPERED, by Ven. THE MIRACLE OF MIND- Serenity, by George Marshall, in- Kalu Rinpoche, foreword by H.E. FULNESS, by Thick Nhat Hanh. tro. by Huston Smith. 240pp. Tax Situpa Rinpoche. 250pp. 140 pp. #PAMM $9 #SBBQS $15.95 #SLBKGW $12.95 April This is a classic manual on medi- "A very meaningful book of the During the years preceding his tation beautifully illustrated by Vo- Buddha's life, written as biogra- death, Kalu Rinpoche gave many Dinh Mai. phies in the West are written, that valuable oral teachings on Bud- (i«jt\ SLajshail MO: The Tibetan Divination makes it easy for Americans to ac- dhist practice. In this memorial System, by Mipham, trans. & ed. cept and venerate him. It gave me volume, many of these talks are by Jay Goldberg, Illus. by Doya Hus«i>«> S*»it«h a sense for the superior way recorded: the Nature of the Mind; Nardin. 124pp. book, 36 color offered by the Buddha and made Taking Refuge in the Buddha; cards, dice, $29.95 February it easier for me to enter the gate Working with the Emotions; The MO is to Tibet what the I- Teachings on Death and Rebirth; into the mysteries of Tibetan Bud- Ching is to China. This authentic SY JO MAN T.5HANATHA dhism."—letter from a customer Meditation; Tantra; Mahamudra Tibetan divination system comes DAGGER BLESSING: The and more. elegantly packaged with 36 full- Tibetan Phurba Cult, by Thomas THE GREAT KAGYU MAS- color cards, a dice inscribed with Marcotty. 107 pp., 8 1/2 x 11," 46 TERS, trans, by Khenpo Konchog the six syllables of the Manjushri . DaggerBlessitig illus. #DKDB $15.95 cloth Gyaltsen, ed. by Victoria Hucken- mantra, and a book that extensive- This is the most authoritative work pahler. 240pp. ISLBKGKM ly describes the meaning and ap- we've seen on phurbas and the $12.95 March plication of each of the 36 possible rituals associated with their use. The lives of the great lamas of the predictive answers. The volume The text discusses the history and Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Bud- begins with an introduction by practice of the phurba rituals and dhism serve as models for spiritu- H.H. Sakya Trizin, one of the contains translations of Tibetan al practitioners. Their life stories most highly esteemed Tibetan la- texts on the dagger doctrine and are told and retold to inspire aspir- mas who is proficient in this sys- tantra. It is accompanied with ants to develop their full spiritual tem. This is a unique item, never Translates* & fcd*t&c5 bv many illustrations and photos. potential. Here, for the first time, before made available to DAVID TEMPLEMAN EARLY TEMPLES OF CEN- are the biographies of these Tibe- Westerners. TRAL TIBET, by Roberto Vitali. tan Buddhist forefathers all in one "This translation together with 208 pp, 85 color plates, 25 b&w volume—Tilopa, Naropa, Marpa, the beautiful paintings created for : photos, large format #SPET $65 Milarepa, Gampopa and others. the west, presents to the English- speaking world another addition to cloth A GUIDE TO TREKKING IN IIItil *.&mk.i tMk\Mm IS N This book records little-known NEPAL, by Stephen Bezruchka. the accurate and growing body of monuments and artistic styles that 352pp. #MGGTN $12.95 literature concerning our land of Tibet."-H.H. Sakya Trizin have barely survived the effects of This is the essential guidebook for uJmmiJL. EARLY time and the Chinese occupation. anyone planning a visit to Nepal A NECKLACE OF GOOD "fEMPLES The photographs are of Tibetan for trekking or climbing. FORTUNE, by Geshe Lam Rim. Buddhist paintings and statues in 70pp. with Tibetan text, #LTNGF tXHTMI. TIBET A GUIDE TO WALKING half-a-dozen temples. Kachu MEDITATION, by Thick Nhat $4.95 (728-39 AD) is the only temple Hanh. 64pp. #PAGWM $7 This is a series of instructions on known to have survived from the Instruction in ' 'walking not in or- the effect of actions past and pres- Yarlung dynasty and contains the der to arrive, walking just for walk- ent on our life and future lives. oldest known statues in Tibet. Ye- ing." With lovely illustrations by NIRVANA IN TIBETAN mar and Drathang bear witness to Yasuhide Kobashi. BUDDHISM, by E. Obermiller. the resurrection of Buddhism in LIFE, DEATH AND AFTER 76pp. cloth #CINTB $6.95 the 11th century and which DEATH, by Lama Thubten Yeshe. This book is based on two com- provided the foundation for 45pp. #WIBKLDA $3.95 mentaries to the Abhisamayalan- Tibet's culture until recent times. The stages of dying and the Bud- kara of Maitreya Asanga, one by A little-known chaple in the Jok- dhist attitude towards life and Tsonkhapa and the other by hang Temple provides evidence for death are explained by Lama Jamyanshadpa. It analyses the the early history of this famous site Yeshe. concept of Nirvana according to challenges of everyday life."—Ven. up to the 12th century when the the Tibetan tradition. Thich Nhat Hanh LIFE IN RELATION TO various Tibetan religious schools OLD PATH WHITE CLOUDS: This introduction to the Bud- were established. Shalu is atemple DEATH, by Chagdud Tulku Rin- dhist world-view by an American poche. 31pp. #CGLRD $6.50 Walking in the Footsteps of the which mirrors in its artistic styles Buddha, by Thick Nhat Hanh. 600 Tibetan Buddhist nun focuses on the relations between Tibet and Contains a valuable teaching on the practical application of Bud- death, the preparation for it and pp, 40 drawings #PAOP $25 China during the Yuan rule of the This is a biography of the Buddha dhist psychology to modern life. In country in the fourteenth century. what to do while you are dying. drawn directly from 24 Pali, San- a straightforward style and with The nine-storeyed stupa of THE MEETING OF SCIENCE skrit, and Chinese sources, and re- warmth and humor, the author Riwoche with its many painted AND SPIRIT, by John White. told by Thich Nhat Hanh in his sets forth the fundamental points chaples record the art of the 14th GOVERNMENT 289pp., #GTMSS $18.95 cloth uiimitably beautiful style. It traces of the path taught by the Buddha RESOLUTIONS and 15th centuries. This book These fascinating essays on a va- the Buddha's life, slowly and gent- for transforming habitual attitudes AND containss a very rare collection of riety of topics reveal how a higher ly over the course of 80 years and and realizing our full human INTERNATIONAL art and is recommended by us. state of consciousness can be ex- DOCUMENTS 600 pages, partly through the eyes potential. ON TIBET ESSENTIAL ENVIRONMEN- plained in spiritual and scientific of Svasti, the buffalo boy who ".. .conveys a clear understand- TAL MATERIALS ON TIBET, terms. John White tackles the old provided kusha grass for the ing of Buddhism as it has been by the International Campaign for conflict between the rationalist Buddha's enlightenment cushion, practiced by Tibetans, in easily Tibet. 72pp. #ICEEM $5 and religious world-views to show and partly through the eyes of the comprehensible language."—His Articles on deforestation, exploi- how an understanding of their Buddha himself. It brings to life Holiness the Dalai Lama. tation of natural resources and complementary natures can clari- the story of the Buddha in a most THE ORIGIN OF THE TARA industry, grasslands and overgraz- fy our view of reality and form the vibrant way. TANTRA, by Jonan Taranatha, ing, wildlife, nuclear and toxics, basis of a new model for the trans. & ed. by David Templeman. future. OPEN HEART, CLEAR MIND, conservation strategies as well as by Thubten Chodron. 180 pp., 104pp. #LTOTT $4.95 several overviews of the Tibetan MIND ONLY SCHOOL AND #SLBKOH $9.95 This book provides an important evironmental crisis. BUDDHIST LOGIC, ed. by ".. .presents a clear and complete and accurate account of the pow- FORBIDDEN FREEDOMS: A Doboom Tulku. 135pp. #TIMOS survey of the teachings of the Bud- ers of Tara and the lineages of the Report by the International Cam- $12.95 dha. Open Heart, Clear Mind will Siddhas who worshipped her and The mind-only school (Cittama- passed on her teachings, revela- WALKIMS paign for Tibet On Beijing's con- help many on the open path of ME BIT A Tl.&X trol of Religion in Tibet. 100pp. trin) is one of the four Buddhist meditation and in dealing with the tions and tantra. #ICFF $6 schools of thought. Buddist logic m 20 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT NEW BOOKS

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SHARING NATURE WITH cent landscape, art, religion, ar- and actor has been a base for writ- pNTOP^WORLQ CHILDREN, by Joseph Cornell. chitecture, and everyday village ing for and working with children 1 FiVE WOMEN EXPLORERS IN TIBET 143pp. #GTSNC $6.95 life. in elementary and high school. Puts the emphasis on developing TIBETAN BUDDHIST NUNS, TRANSFORMATION AND the heart and intuitive qualities to by Hanna Havnevik. 251pp., 16 HEALING: Sutra on the Four stimulate joyful, enlightening ex- photos, #OXTBN $40 cloth establishments of Mindfulness, periences. What is taught is pa- Based on an extensive stay in an by Thich Nhat Hanh. 180pp. tience, awareness, empathy, trust, exile nunnery in India and on #PATH $10 and concentration in wholesome, historical research, this study gives Mindfulness is the most basic uncompetitive games. a detailed description of the life of meditation practice—awareness of SHARING THE JOY OF NA- Tibetan Buddhist nuns past and what is going on in the body, the TURE, by Joseph Cornell. 209 pp. present. Chapters include: Wom- feelings, the mind, and the world. #GTSJN $9.95 en in Buddhist Literature; Nun- The author explores the psycho- A treasury of new games and ac- neries and Nuns in Tibet; logical implications of the sutra of tivities for both adults and Accomplished Nuns; A Tibetan the Buddha. children. Nunnery in Exile; Cultural Norms WHITE LOTUS: An Introduc- THE SUBLIME PATH OF and Social Reality; Changes in the tion to Tibetan Culture, Ed. by THE VICTORIOUS ONES, Position of Tibetan Nuns in Ex- Carole Elchert. 240 pp., 38 color JOSEPH CORNELL compiled by The Office ofH.H. the ile. This book is a limited edition and 70 black & white illus. from Norway. SHARING NATURE ON TOP OF THE WORLD: Dalai Lama. 87pp. #LTSP $5.95 #SLBKWL $19.95 WITH CHILDREN Five Women Explorers in Tibet. H.H. the Dalai Lama requested TIBET: THE FACTS, A Report ".. .an excellent introduction to 224pp., 26 illus. #MGTW $9.95 that his Private Office compile a Prepared by the Scientific Buddhist our complex culture. Through the In the late 1800s, when women book of practices to serve as a reci- Association for The United Nations images, writings and recordings, were bound by both cumbersome tation manual for all pilgrims to Commission on Human Rights. viewers and readers will be able to clothing and strict Victorian the holy places, suitable for monks 384pp., 17 photos and illus. share and participate in something morals, five remarkable women and laymen, formal Buddhists and #POTFA $15 of the experience of being a Tibe- ili;&«iit. explorers went on the ultimate others. It is also useful at general This is an unbiased and powerful tan."—H.H. the Dalai Lama adventure—to Tibet. Buddhist gatherings on special oc- account of China's invasion, occu- In 1988 an expedition of five ar- casions and as a daily reading prac- pation, and continuing campaign OTHERWORLD JOURNEYS: tists from three continents traveled tice for interested individuals. to obliterate Tibetan religion, cul- together for six months and co- Accounts of Near-Death Ex- ture and national identity. Accept- vered over 7000 land miles to visit perience in Medieval and Mod- TEACHINGS OF A BUD- ed as a standard reference on Tibetan communities in Tibet, In- ern Times, by Carol Zaleski. DHIST MONK, by Ajahn Tibet, it is a "must read" for all dia, Nepal and Ladakh. They 275pp. #OXOJ $8.95 Sumedho, foreword by Jack Kom- those interested in Tibet. returned home with thousands of This is a fascinating and thorough field. 109pp. #GTTBM $10.95 study of near-death experience. It Spiritual life is not about becom- THE TIGER RUGS OF photos, paintings, drawings, and field recordings. From these a PBS explores the cultural and religious ing someone special but discover- TIBET, ed. by Mimi Lipton. documentary has been produced implications of near-death ex- ing a greatness of heart within 191pp., large format, 108 color to introduce people^to the many periences. every being. It is an invitation to plates and 50 illustrations, inwardly drop our opinions and to #WNTRT $50 facets of Tibetan culture. OUR APPOINTMENT WITH come to rest free of fixed positions. Owned by the Tibetan elite, who White Lotus is a companion vol- LIFE: Buddha's Teaching on Ajahn Sumedho is the abbot of a used them both to sit on and to ume to the documentary. Present- Living in the Present. 54pp. Buddhist center in England and cover their luggage on journeys, ti- ed here are sixteen essays, each #PAOAL $6 lectures and leads retreats around ger rugs are very rare—there are written by an expert in the field, This is a translation and commen- the world. possibly fewer than two hundred covering Tibetan life, art, architec- tary on the Sutra on Knowing the in existence. Here are 108 of them ture, literature and history. The ac- Better Way to Live Alone, the earli- TEMPLE, HOUSEHOLD, in full color and accompanied by companying photographs and est teaching of the Buddha on liv- HORSEBACK: Rugs of the four essays by specialists on car- artwork provide a rich sensory ex- ing fully in the present moment. Tibetan Plateau, by Diana Myers. pet art. perience of the culture that sur- 111pp., large format, 83 black & vives today among Tibetans. PATH TO BUSS (Delam), white and color photos #TXTHH TO THE LION THRONE, by by The Dalai Lama, ed. by Thub- $27.50 Whitney Stewart. 55 pp. tenjinpa & Christine Cox. 220pp. Tibetan rugs are significant not #SLBKTLT $8.95 Now Available #SLBKPB $12.95 March only for their rarity but also for the This is an exciting and engaging The beauty of the tantric Lamrim unique role they performed as ob- children's biography of the Dalai system described so clearly and Thfcc Khuldoms on i\x jects of both the sacred and the Lama. It follows the life of the eloquently in this book lies in its secular realms. They were used in young, spirited boy who became systematic approach to training the temples, in homes of rich and poor a monk at age three, moved to the mind through meditative contem- alike, and on horseback. The rugs Potala Palace in Lhasa and became plation. Its approach is simple, ra- are notable for their supreme, live- the spiritual and political leader of tional and yet profound. It does ly sense of rhythm and color. This his people by age fifteen. To her not presuppose any prior training book contains rugs from the first careful research into the early years on the part of the beginner, while major exhibition devoted exclu- of the Dalai Lama, Whitney HARING providing rich material for the sively to Tibetan rugs which took Stewart adds many touching sto- xTATlME more advanced practitioner. place at the Textile Museum in ries from the Dalai Lama himself, Beginning with practices for de- Wash. D.C. as well as spirited illustrations to veloping an effective mental out- ClifigbREN A THOUSAND JOURNEYS: produce a book that will leave a look in one's life, the book leads lasting impression on young the practitioner to techniques for Biography of Lama Anagarika readers. the discovery of emptiness. The Govinda, by Ken Winkler. 128pp., illustrated, #GTTJ $13.95 "Young readers will be addition of the bodhisattva vows intrigued by the account of the and the vow ceremony as well as Born in Germany at the turn of the century, Lama Govinda developed clues Buddhist scholars followed the precepts of thought transfor- in an attempt to find the infant in mation, make this a valuable a reputation for his understanding and practice of Tibetan Bud- which their spiritual leader was handbook for every Buddhist reincarnated and by the tests three- practitioner. dhism. The author tells the fas- cinating details of the life and year-old Dalai Lama passed to PRESENT MOMENT WON- times of a man who was a soldier, prove himself as such.. .a fine job DERFUL MOMENT: Mindful- artist, poet, pilgrim and especial- of integrating information about ness Verses for Daily Living, by ly a lama. Buddhist beliefs and Tibetan po- Thich Nhat Hanh, Drawings by litical history, both of which are Mayumi Oda. 76pp. 10 illus. THREE KINGDOMS ON THE crucial to an understanding of the #PAPMWM $7 ROOF OF THE WORLD: Bhu- Dalai Lama's life."—American Li- An inspiring handbook of 50 tan, Nepal, Ladakh, by Robert brary Association, Booklist verses with commentaries by Apte. 128pp., oversized, 147 full- WTiitney Stewart writes fiction Thich Nhat Hanh. These poetic color photos. #PATK $35 and non-fiction for children. She and practical exercises help us to The beautiful photographs and en- has been a children's librarian and slow down and enjoy each moment gaging text draw us into the heart a tutor of English, French, crea- of our lives. of this traditional culture, giving tive writing, and children's thea- us glimpses of the people, magnifi- ter. Her experience as a puppeteer

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NEW! SHIPMENT OF EXQUISITE HAND-WOVEN 100% WOOL TIBETAN CARPETS Encouraged by the response that we have signs that are more mass-marketable but lack received to our Tibetan carpets, we have now the refined look of these new carpets. You may commissioned the manufacture of beautiful be interested to know that a number of these high-quality traditional style carpets. The de- are hard-to-find Tibetan Tiger Rugs. signs selected were from photos of carpets in The new carpets vary in pile density and the museum publications we've been admiring but price varies according to this and according to were unable to find. Tibetan weavers were lo- the size (most are approximately 3x6'). Please cated who could produce them. We don't think contact us for photos of available carpets. Prices you have seen carpets like these before since will begin at $450. weavers have, for some time, been selling de-

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BELLS & DORJES, Supreme PECHA WRAP #BSPC $15 OFFERING BOWLS #BOWL-S Grade #SBD $195 This has a 21" square maroon $44 set of 7 Fine detail two metal bells and cloth with 4" brocade patch and Ornately designed silver-plated dorje sets. There are a few still cord with tassel. offering bowls that measure 3" available at this price. dia. "POCKET" PUJAS $2.50 ea. Green Tara #BSGT Medicine Buddha #BSMB Guru Rinpoche #BSGR Sakyamuni #BSS Chenrezig #BSC Plastic coated cards with deity im- age on front and a short recitation with Tibetan on the reverse. Meas- ure 2 1/2x3 1/2."

MUSIC TAPES ONE HAND CLAPPING: Tibetan Bells with Environmental Sounds. #ILOHC $12 The soothingly-subtle yet dynamic sounds create a meditative mood. This all-digital recording fully cap- tures the amazingly-rich harmonic overtones of 108 bells, hand-picked and matched in the Himalayas, and skillfully played by three musicians. SHITRO: Adjunct Ritual to the Tibetan Bok of the AUDIO TAPES! Dead, by the nuns of Nyima Odser Ling, Tibet, Cas- SANGHARAKSHITA LECTURES ON sette #SAR $10. BUDDHISM Among the Tibetan Buddhist rituals performed by the Single tape lectures are $7, double tape sets $10 nuns of Nyima Odser Ling, the Shitro Puja is famous #53 Levels of Awarness: Right Mindfulness <*^BS V-- for its haunting melodies. During the ceremony par- #55 How Buddhism Came to Tibet ticipants honor the 100 peaceful and wrathful deities #56 The Schools of Tibetan Buddhism (2) reported by the Tibetan Book of the Dead to appear #57 The Dalai Lama: His Reincarnations to a deceased person during the 49 day intermediary #58 Monks and Laymen in Buddhist Tibet (2) RIGPA TIBETAN CALEN- PRAYER 1991, 14 x 10" #SMP state (bardo) between death and rebirth. This ritual $9.95 #59 Symbolism of Tibetan Buddhist Art DAR, 1991-92, #RIGPA $6.95 is believed to help the practitioner to realize the visions #60 The Four Foundation Yogas of the Tibetan This pocket calendar features the Prayer from many different tradi- in the bardo as manifestations of the nature of mind, tions, in word and image. Tantra main Buddhist festivals, anniver- thereby effecting liberation of the consciousness from #61 Tibetan Buddhist Meditation (2) saries and special practice days of cyclic existence. MY TIBET, by H.H. the Dalai #103 Symbolism of the Wheel of Life all traditions. Contains photos of #104 Tantric Symbolism of the Stupa (2) lamas and line drawings. With this Lama & Galen Rawell, 14 x 10" #GTMT $9.95 #105 Symbolism of the Diamond Sceptre little calendar you'll have no VIDEOS #106 Symbolism of the Cosmic Refuge Tree and excuse for missing Tsog days. Galen Rowell's photos of Tibet are commented on by the Dalai TIBET: A Seed for Transformation, 34 min. Archetypal Guru (2) Order now. Becomes available in #107 Symbolism of the Creamation Ground and Feb. 1991. Lama. Makes a great gift. #JVTST $50 ($75 for organizations). This is an excellent video on the Chinese takeover of Celestial Maidens THE HIMALAYAN CALEN- 1991 TIBETAN ART CALEN- Tibet and how this may affect the rest of the world. #108 Symbolism of the Offerings and Self- DAR, 14 x 10" GTHC $9.95 DAR, 16 x 24" #WICATC $19.95 Contents: Tibet's location, customs and culture; Chi- Sacrifice (2) As usual, this is an inspiring calen- Thirteen thangka images are na's nuclear activities, human rights violations, #109 Symbolism of Colors and Mantric Sound (2) dar for mountain lovers. represented in this famous calen- environmental destruction of Tibet and what we might #110 Symbolism of the Five Buddhas, Male and dar. do to help Tibetans. Filmed in Tibet and N. India. Female (2) 22 SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT DHARMA ITEMS NEW! TIBETAN STAMPS #JCS $5 SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR TIBET! 60 Tibetan stamps that are gummed for sticking on letters, Stamp envelops and other correspondence with these two packages and other items. A color- great logos: ful addition to your correspon- dence that also supports the Tibetan cause.

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Shakyamuni Buddha 8" $510 "FREE TIBET" Bumper Stick- TIBETAN FLAG PIN, #SLFP ers #SLTBS $1.50 $1 RUPAS & THANGKAS Wear the Tibetan flag to show your MANI STONE #TGMS $50 Help keep Tibet in the public Contact us for images and prices awareness by displaying this "Free support for Tibet. Comes with a black lacquer stand of high-quality statues and TIBETAN MONEY #TGTM Tibet" sticker on your bumper or NEW! and measures 10" wide by 14" any prominent place. One size fits thangkas. $100 TIBETAN FLAG, 36 x 54" $20 high. all! A 100 sang serigraph note beauti- This flag is well-designed and is fully printed on Nepali rice paper. printed on polyester. It is multi-colored, unframed and TIBETAN FLAG, 36 x 54" $35 measures 16 x 20." LETTING GO OF THE CACTUS: Flags are made of durable flag nylon with fade resistant coatings. BUDDHIST THERAPEUTIC TOOLS Imported from Japan. LIVE KES MCLEOD, MA. NEW! "SAVE TIBET" TEESHIRTS WORDS ENERGIZE YOUR PRACTICE $15 Seminar Topics 100% heavy cotton shirts in M, L, Dharma Discourses by John Dai do Loori, the abbot Flexible Self: the basis for stress management. XL. The color is a very super orange-yellow with black "SAVE of Zen Mountain Monastery, or talks by one of his Mindfulness: an effective remedy for anxiety. TIBET" and a red lotus. We senior students, can be yours each month. Recorded Compassion: removing barriers to healthy relationships. recommend this one highly. live, usually during intensive meditation retreats, these audiotapes are an excellent way to begin, Presence in the Moment: being what we really are. Locations and Dates maintain or revitalize Zen practice at home. February 2. 1991. Portland • February 9. 1991. Los Angeles • February 16. 1991. Santa Fe A one year subscription includes twelve months of Live Words, a Home Practice Tape and a compli- For all programs, contact Unfettered Mind at (213) 397-1656 mentary subscription to the quarterly Buddhist About Ken McLeod — A respected teacher with a bilingual and multicultural background. Ken is one of the few Westerners authorized to teach in the Tibetan tradition. An expert translator of Tibetan texts, and journal Mountain Record. This $140 value all for pioneer in his application of Buddhist teaching to modem life, he has trained in meditation for twenty years only $100. To order send Visa/Mastercard informa- with over seven years of retreat experience. He is a skilled meditation instructor, and is presently a tion or check or money order for $100 ($125 outside meditation consultant and teacher in private practice. USA) made payable to Dharma Communications to: Dharma Communications PO Box 156-SL Unfettered Mind Mt. Tremper NY 12457 ^>^ PraPragmatic Buddhism

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SNOW LION 1991 WINTER SUPPLEMENT 23 ORDER FORM & INFORMATION SNOW LION PUBLICATIONS OUR PURPOSE THIS SNOW LION NEWSLETTER Snow Lion Publications has been established to protect and farther Tibet's great religious and philosophic tradi- This Snow Lion Newsletter and Catalog is AVAILABLE FOR FREE tions. Although this rich cultural heritage is threatened within Tibet itself, its importance and uniqueness is being to anyone upon request. Our CUSTOMERS automatically receive it. enthusiastically recognized by a growing number of people around the world. Though we publish it at no direct cost to our customers, it is YOUR Our goals are to provide handsome, relevant and informative books for the general reader, as well as authoritative, SUPPORT that continues to make it possible. Every time you ORDER scholarly presentations and translations of seminal texts within the complete Tibetan meditation and scholastic tradi- DIRECT FROM US your purchase contributes to the publication of more tion. All Snow Lion publications are translated with thoroughness and precision by highly qualified scholar-translators books and newsletters. We gready appreciate the articles that we receive working in conjunction with lamas recognized for their special understanding of each text. The English renderings as well as the many letters expressing enthusiasm over what is happen- are true to the originals in letter and spirit. ing here at Snow Lion. We are pleased to be of service to you!!! ■ In addition to publishing and distributing philosophic and religious works, we offer books on Tibetan medicine, art, history, biography and language, and reproductions of authentic and inspirational art work such as cards, posters PRICING and calendars. To ensure a representative selection of books for practitioners and scholars from all four sects of Tibetan Bud- TO ORDER The truth of impermanence af- To order any items in this cata- dhism, and to provide the most comprehensive resource for those interested in Tibetan culture, we welcome manuscripts fects even our published prices and logue, please enclose your name, from lamas and teachers of all sects and from Western scholars and practitioners. As you will see from our catalogue, the dates we expect to receive your shipping address and a list of we distribute a great number of excellent and hard-to-find texts from many different sources. We are also looking forthcoming books. Publishers the items you want with a check or for other books, pamphlets, visual dharma, etc.—so if you can recommend items for us to offer to our international make their best guess on forth- money order for the correct amount. coming book prices and usually audience of Dharma practitioners and scholars, we would appreciate hearing from you ■ If you wish to pay by credit card, aren't too far off. If prices should please include your signature, card change, we apologize for any in- SNOW LION STORE number and expiration date (MC, convenience caused. Most prices Snow Lion's retail store is now in full swing. We have all our mail order items on display as well as other Visa, American Express). MINI- advertized are recommended by dharma goods that are difficult to advertise—rugs, thangkas, statues and other practice materials. We are open MUM ORDER IS $5. the manufacturer. weekdays and some weekends, so if you plan to visit Ithaca, give us a call at 607-273-8506. We want to give ORDER BY PHONE DELAYS you the opportunity to see the many items that we sell, so please stop by if you are in the area. The store Forthcoming books are also sub- is located at 120 W. State Street, 3rd Floor. ■ If you would like to speed up the time it takes to receive books from ject to delays for many reasons. us, give us your order over the phone The publishing process has many PO Box 6483 (credit card only please). There is steps and depends on several SNOW UON ORDER FORM Ithaca, NY 14851 800-950-0313 someone here to take your order different companies coordinating weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM different aspects of book produc- tion, and delay in any one of them Name & Address EST. Please call 800-950-0313 (48 can mean delay in the final prod- States) or 607-273-8519. Our fex# is Ship To: 607-273-8508 uct. We are sorry about this. We N12 receive new books as early as any- RETURNS are accepted if made one and will fill your order within 10 days of receipt, and if the Daytime prompdy. Pieaoc :all us if you have items are returned in original con- Phone # any questions abcui your order. dition. Returns are to be sent to our PO Box or, if UPS, send to: 408 E. PROJECTS State Street, Ithaca, NY 14850. FOR YOUR QTY. ITEM NO. TITLE PRICE TOTAL SHIPPING & HANDLING We ship via the most economical CONSIDERATION method in order to minimize your Dharma students in the West have shipping cost. Some orders, notably had the great blessing of the highest mixed-category orders, may be fruit of Tibetan culture—the lamas shipped in two or more packages and who have generously come here these may not arrive simultaneously. bringing the Buddha Dharma. But To calculate your shipping we do not see and are often unaware charges, please use the following of the plight of Tibetan civilization chart which is based on the total dol- and its refugees, many of whom suf- lar amount of your order (not in- fer great hardships. It is with this in cluding sales tax where applicable): mind that we present you with a few projects that need your support. Amount of Snipping Order: Charge: 1. DELEK HOSPITAL, Gangchen $0 to $15 $2 Kyishong, Dharamsala, H.P., Over $15 $3 176215 India. This is the main med- ical center for refugees in Dharam- Over $25 $4 sala. The hospital is constantly in Over $40 $5 need of medicines and other supplies Over $60 $6 Over $80 $7 as well as funds to support its out- reach programs for neighboring vil- Over $100 ^d7%uPt0 lages. Medical conditions are poor $10 maximum. at best and refugees continue to suf- RUSH ORDERS are immediately fer due to the lack of medicines and processed and shipped by the meth- supplies. Your money will go a long od you specify. For this service add way to improving their situation. $5. Please write to the administrator at OUTSIDE U.S.: please add $1. On Delek Hospital for more informa- orders over $50, please include an tion. Your donations may be sent to: extra $4.40 to register the package. The Tibet Fund, 107 E. 31st St., SPECIAL ITEMS: some items NY, NY 10016, 212-213-5010. have special shipping costs, and 2. THE OFFICE OF TIBET, 107 these are part of their catalog E. 31st St., 4th Floor, NY, NY description. 10016, (212) 213-5010. This is the NY STATE CUSTOMERS: please US representative of the Tibetan add sales tax at your local rate. government-in-exile. They have SPECIAL HANDLING (UPS many projects that require funding ground, UPS Blue and Red, Express and/or volunteer effort. Please con- Mail, etc.) is available for credit card tact the office for more details. customers; please indicate your spe- 3. THE INTERNATIONAL cial preference on your order form. CAMPAIGN FOR TIBET, 1511 K We charge $1 over actual freight cost Street, NW Suite 739, Washington, (if cost exceeds the amount from the D.C. 20005, 202-628-4123. The In- shipping charge chart above) to cover ternational Campaign for Tibet packaging and handling. UPS does works to inform and educate the in- Subtotal not deliver to PO Box #'s. ternational community about condi- tions in Tibet. The Camp"ign is Tax (NY only) PROBLEMS?: Please notify us im- concerned about the effects of the mediately by mail or phone if there Chinese military occupation of Tibet Shipping (please refer to info on postage) is any problem with your order. and are monitoring and researching Please note that books manufac- numerous huma.i rights issues. Call Contribution to assist in the publication of this newsletter tured in India often look slightly or write to find out what you can do. damaged. This is unavoidable; we TOTAL offer them to you because of their valuable contents. 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