PO Box 6483, Ithaca, NY 14851 607-273-8519 WINTER 1998 NEWSLETTER & CATALOG SUPPLEMENT THE SIX 15,000 Witness the Enthronement PERFECTIONS by Geshe Sonam Rinchen of Ugyen Tendzin Jigme Lhundrup translated and edited by Ruth Sonam ■ 185pp., 5 + x 8 +" #SIPE On December 5, 1997, the En- $14.95 Available in Mar. thronement of Ugyen Tendzin Jigme Lhundrup, the Reincarnation or "Yangsi" of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche The Six Perfections of generosity, was celebrated at Shechen Monastery ethical discipline, patience, enthusi- in Baudha, Nepal. Dilgo Khyentse astic effort, concentration, and wis- Rinpoche (1910-1991) was one of the dom are practised by Bodhisattvas most remarkable Buddhist teachers who have the supreme intention of of this century, an accomplished mas- attaining enlightenment for the sake ter in the rimey or non-sectarian tra- of all living beings. These six are dition, who had a deep knowledge of called perfections because they give the teachings of all schools of Tibetan rise to complete enlightenment—the Buddhism. liberation from disturbing attitudes For two days- proceeding the ac- and emotions and the removal of the ions. Enthusiastic effort endows us tual enthronement ceremony, obstructions to complete knowledge with the ability to complete what we Trulshik Rinpoche, Dilgo Khyentse of all phenomena. undertake, concentration makes the Rinpoche's close friend and disciple, Practicing the six perfections in- mind invulnerable to distraction, and performed a long-life ceremony in the sures that we will have an excellent through the growth of wisdom we will upper temple which contains a star- body and mind in the future and leads be capable of discriminating between tlingly lifelike statue of Khyentse Rin- to even more favorable conditions for what should be cultivated and dis- poche and a small golden stupa con- development than we experience at carded. These six incorporate all of taining his relics. For the actual event, present. Generosity results in the en- the advice that the Buddha gave on the courtyard of the monastery with joyment of ample material resources, the Bodhisattva way of life, i.e., ev- its newly painted buildings Yangsi Rinpoclie's arrival in Procession ethical discipline gives a good rebirth, ery practice needed to fully develop was covered by a large yellow tent (Photo: Vivian Kurtz) and patience leads to an attractive ap- and enlighten oneself and others. pearance and supportive compan- and dotted with bright bunches of (Continued on page 12) flowers. stacles to his life and accomplishment throne from which he will radiate As the morning mist lifted, the of the Dharma. After that, he was activities to preserve and propagate guests began to arrive. A total of seated on the throne of his predeces- the dharma. Just like the enthrone- about 15,000 people from over forty sor and offered the symbols of the ment of a king establishes his rule This book presents a clear and countries attended the enthrone- body, speech, mind, qualities and ac- over the country, the enthronement Two VIEWS readily understandable overview of ment. Almost all of them had either tivity of a Buddha, and a long-life cer- of a tulku (reincarnation) sets the perception, thought, and awareness taken teachings from the previous emony. An explanatory speech writ- auspicious connection so that he can OF MIND in Tibetan Buddhist psychology and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche or felt a ten by Trulshik Rinpoche described benefit sentient beings." in Western neuroscience. strong connection to him. the series of emanations of Khyentse After the ceremony, the public had Abhidharma and In this ground-breaking work, The little Yangsi, who is four and a Rinpoche beginning with Manjushri a chance to offer white scarves to the Brain Science Christopher deCharms lays out the half years old, was greeted by Rabjam until the present Yangsi. Then there Yangsi. The Jong line of people Buddhist theory of perception side- Rinpocjie on his arrival, and carried was the offering of the mandala, rep- (Nepali, Western, Tibetan, Bhutanese, by Christopher' deCharms by-side with the scientific view aris- aloft to the temple along a pathway resenting the entire universe, and Chinese) gathered to pay respects 250 pp. #TWVIMI $14.95 ing from recent discoveries of West- carpeted with auspicious symbols Trulshik Rinpoche offered the stretched across the courtyard and ern neuroscience on the brain activ- made from colored rice, escorted by young tulku the eight auspicious sym- down toward the gates. The Yangsi ity of human cognition. He discovers a procession of sacred dancers and bols and eight auspicious substances. patiently sat on his throne for seven insights from each system that may two prancing snow lions. As he Following this main ceremony, hours, playing and blessing the line suggest exciting new approaches to crossed the courtyard to the sound lamas and disciples made offerings of of wellwishers. perennial problems that the other has of horns, a hushed atmosphere of joy a white scarves, symbolic of pure In the afternoon, a rarely per- not been able to resolve. and emotion filled the gathered motivation, and presented gifts, in- formed Bhutanese sacred dance was Directed to non-specialists, the crowd. As many as possible were cluding the traditional offering of a offered by the Shechen Dancers fol- approach is not to seek vague simi- seated in the temple. Closed circuit statue, book, stupa, vase and phurba lowed by a lively and hilarious Snow larities between eastern and western television was provides for those in (representing enlightened body, Lion dance to the delight of the large ideas but to focus on the differences the courtyard to bring the event live speech, mind, qualities, and activity). crowd. For the next three days, in the between the two traditions in meth- to all those attending. Several monasteries offered 108 gifts mornings, offerings were presented odology, assumptions, and purpose. In the large, magnificently painted including statues, ritual implements, to the Yangsi and in the afternoon The two systems are beautifully temple, the Yangsi sat on a chair while books, carpets, rolls of brocade, and dancers from Tibetan communities in complementary in the different areas Trulshik Rinpoche conducted a puri- sacks of grain, held aloft by a line of exile throughout India and Nepal per- of mind that they place their major fication ceremony to dispel any ob- monks. formed cultural and religious dances. emphasis upon, and thus in the con- Seated on the throne, wrapped in Some of the dance troupes came from clusions that they are able to draw. It a brocade cape like the one worn by Dharamsala, the Tibetan Children's is precisely these differences which the previous Khyentse Rinpoche, the Village in Bir, the Riwoche Gesar lead to the possibility of each tradi- Yangsi put on the lotus hat. Through- (Continued on page 6) out the whole ceremony he behaved (Continued on page 2) with great dignity and a natural con- fidence and nobility. Often smiling and joking to the huge crowd of Snow Lion Publications people before him he accepted the PO Box 6483 BULK RATE offerings with rapt attention and care. Ithaca, NY 14851 U.S. POSTAGE He had a wonderful combination of PAID the joy and freedom of a young child ITHACA, NY 14851 and the innate knowledge of what he Address Correction Requested PERMIT NO. 746 should be doing. It was a glorious and joyful occasion. The ceremony was a deeply mov- ing religious event, not just a pageant. And it was a clear indication that the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism is Procession for enthronement to strong and vital. monastery—the eight auspicious Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche, abbot symbols in colored rice. of the Monastery, said of the cer- (Photo: Vivian Kurtz) emony, "The Yangsi was seated on the His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Upcoming Tour in the USA May 1-3 New York Citv Sustainable International Development May 13-15 Madison, Wisconsin In the Spirit o/Manjushri: The Wisdom Teachings of Bud- Brandeis University His Holiness the Dalai Lama has accepted an invitation from Ven. dhism MS078/POB910 Geshe L. Sopa, Abbot of Deer Park Buddhist Center and Professor Emeri- On May 1st and 2nd, His Holiness will give two days of Waltham, MA 02254 tus at UW-Madison, to present teachings on Kamalashila's Gom- teachings on Transcendent Wisdom and the Prajna- rimbharpa, the Stages of Meditation, in Madison, Wisconsin. His Holi- paramita Sutra On May 3rd, he will give an initiation of May 11-12 Atlanta. Georgia ness will also offer the Avalokiteshvara initiation. Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom during the morn- On May 11, the Dalai Lama will be Emory Univer-sity's In addition to these teachings, all interested parties are invited to at- ing session. The afternoon session will be dedicated to a commencement speaker. He will receive an honorary tend a public address on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. discussion with Chinese Ch'an Buddhist scholar Master doctorate of divinity and will give a public teaching on For further information, please contact Sheng-yen from Taiwan on Chinese and Tibetan Buddhism. the Emory campus. 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