Snow Lion Archive

The Snow Lion Archive holds over 800 articles from the 98 issues of the Snow Lion Newsletter that were published from 1986–2012. Here you will find news, author interviews, profiles, guest contributions and more. But it also serves as the paper of record, documenting Tibetan Buddhism’s establishment and growth in the West over nearly three decades. Each article links to a PDF of the entire issue it appeared in.

This article on reliance on a teacher originally appeared in the Snow Lion newsletter, Vol 12 #4, Fall 1997 Answers to Questions at the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center, Washington, New Jersey, September 1990 Joshua Cutler: Americans in general are very wary of relying on one person and giving that person a lot of power and [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ogyen Trinley Dorje Music in the Sky: The Life, Art and Teachings of the 17th Karmapa By Michele Martin   The first authorized compilation [...]Asanga glosses the term “meditative absorption” in the following manner: The term “meditative absorption” refers to [a state in which the mind] meditates correctly on an object and recollection holds fast [to an object] one-pointedly. The sutras describe each of the four meditative absorptions with a formulaic statement. Asanga glosses each expression that appears in [...]Mipham Rinpoche on the Strength of Mantras Luminous Essence is a complete introduction to the world of tantric thought and practice. Composed by the renowned Tibetan master Jamgön Mipham (1846–1912), the text provides an overview of the theory and experiential assimilation of a seminal tantric scripture, the Tantra of the Secret Essence (Guhyagarbha Tantra). Embodying the essence of [...]From the Snow Lion Archive Enlightened Activity by Jamgön Mipham We’re all aiming to bring our actions more and more in accord with enlightenment. This excerpt from Luminous Essence by Jamgön Mipham offers a map of how that might look. In terms of its goal, enlightened activity can be either supreme or common. Supreme enlightened [...]Enlightenment happens unexpectedly, in the same way that we are often struck with wonder when we see whales jumping from the surface of the ocean. They take our breath away. Throughout the ages these kinds of experiences have often been experienced by meditators. This is frequently noted in the Buddhist tradition. The beauty of this [...]When we pray, what we are doing is invoking the spirit of devotion. Devotion is about no longer resisting anything. We are no longer trying to hold the composure of this illusory entity, ego or self. Self is always collapsing and dissolving in each and every moment. It dissolves if we leave it as it [...]

The Eight Kinds of Consciousness by Rangjung Dorje The Third Karmapa For the meditation on the nature of your own mind it is customary to ask your teacher for pointing-out instructions. Some practitioners are lucky enough to realize their true nature of mind straight away, whereas others merely perceive a sensation of it, a certain […]

The following article is an excerpt adapted from HH the Dalai Lama understands that questions (or “qualms”) naturally arise for students as they think about key Buddhist tenets. In this adaptation from his book Transcendent Wisdom (now published as Perfecting Wisdom)—translated and edited by B. Alan Wallace—he brings up qualms and gives his responses about what it [...]The following is an excerpt from No Self, No Problem by Anam Thubten When awakening happens, there is no longer any desire to become someone other than who we are. Every previous idea of who we are vanishes and along with it the pain, guilt, and pride associated with our body. In Buddhism this is [...]Gelug presentations do not explain why the exhalation and inhalation of the breath is considered the best object of observation for “purifying” discursiveness. Simply, it works; the choice seems to be an empirical one, based on a long tradition of Buddhist practice. The governing principle seems to be that in systems asserting six consciousnesses, different [...]The following is from the Snow Lion Newsletter, Winter Supplement 1995   Snow Lion: Rinpoche, can you tell us something about your activities here in the West? Lama Tharchin Rinpoche: Last time I saw my root teacher, His Holiness Dudjom Rinpoche, his final instructions were for me to take care of the doctrine by teaching and [...]One cannot become a Buddha without both compassionate action and nondual wisdom—and one cannot have these two types of paths without both of the two truths, conventional and ultimate. If only emptiness existed and there were, in fact, no conventional truths, then there would be no living beings, no suffering to relieve; thus there would [...]by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen OK, we haven’t exactly been angelic all our lives—and our “obscurations” are part of the cause. Buddhism prescribes certain steps to help purify our misdeeds. This clear description of those steps is adapted here from A Complete Guide to the Buddhist Path by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen. Application of the following four [...]Whether it’s donuts, heroin, or praise that we crave, we all have addictive behaviors. This guide to beginning to break our compulsions is adapted from Chönyi Taylor’s book, Enough! A Buddhist Approach to Finding Release from Addictive Patterns. An addiction emergency happens when we suddenly find ourselves about to repeat an addictive pattern, or even [...]The following article is adpated from Daring Steps: Traversing the Path of the Buddha By Ringu Tulku Edited and translated by Rosemarie Fuchs Daring Steps$21.95 - PaperbackBy: Rosemarie Fuchs & Ringu Tulku Add to Cart When should we counteract our difficult emotions, and when should we go with their energy? How we are advised to deal [...]The following excerpt is adapted from Reflections on a Mountain Lake By Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo Reflections on a Mountain Lake$27.95 - PaperbackBy: Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo Add to Cart What is the meaning of bodhichitta? What is the significance of the Bodhisattva Vow? If we limit ourselves to saying, “I vow to save all sentient beings,” that’s [...]Science shows that meditation is one of the best relaxants available Best-selling author David Michie takes a look at some of the psychological and physical benefits of meditation in these excerpts from his book, Hurry Up and Meditate. The most obvious physical change that occurs when we bring body and mind together in meditation is [...]The following excerpt is taken from The Wisdom of Imperfection by Rob Preece. One of my greatest challenges as a practicing Tibetan Buddhist of some thirty years has been to reconcile two worldviews—namely, those of Buddhism and Jung. By some coincidence, I first encountered both of these at the same time, while at university. Finding [...]The following excerpt is from Kindness, Clarity, and Insight by H.H. the 14th Dalai Lama Kindness, Clarity, and Insight$16.95 - PaperbackBy: H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama & Elizabeth S. Napper & Jeffrey Hopkins Add to Cart Meditation The tenets of philosophical systems are to be practiced on the basis of a disciplined mental continuum; therefore, [...]In this excerpt taken from the Introduction to The Treasury of Knowledge, Book Eight, Part Three: The Elements of Tantric Practice, the translator gives an interesting synopsis of aspects of practice that are covered in greater detail in the text. Kongtrul discusses many details of the creation-phase practice, including suitable places, times and durations of [...]Dealing with Demons an excerpt from Tantric Techniques by Jeffrey Hopkins Tantric Techniques$32.95 - PaperbackBy: Jeffrey HopkinsSee Details When we do deity yoga we need to be very careful that our unconscious contents don’t arise and mix into the practice or get projected. There could be no better guide through potential pitfalls than Jeffrey Hopkins, [...]The following excerpt is adapted from The Dark Red Amulet: Oral Instructions on the Practice of Vajrakilaya By Khenchen Palden Sherab and Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal The Dark Red Amulet$29.95 - PaperbackBy: Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche & Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal & Khenchen Palden Sherab Add to Cart In his Dzogchen teachings, Guru Padmasambhava urged his disciples to [...]Get out of the construction business! Stop building bridges across the raging waters of samsaric existence, attempting to reach the “far shore,” nirvana. Better to simply relax, at ease and carefree, in total naturalness, and just go with the primordial flow, however it occurs and happens. And remember this: whether or not you go with [...]These excerpts from The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra—one on retreat and the other on purification—are entertaining, knowledgeable, and rich with Preece’s hard-earned wisdom as a longtime Buddhist practitioner and psychotherapist. MEDITATION RETREAT The alchemical vessel of meditation retreat is very powerful. The Tibetan word for retreat, samlado, means, literally, “to sit or stay within boundaries,” [...]  Emptiness is perhaps the most important—yet difficult to define—topic in Buddhism. Guy Newland, author of Introduction to Emptiness—a kind of every-person’s guide to the intricacies of various explanations of emptiness—based his book on The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path: The Lamrim Chenmo by Tsong-kha-pa, of which he was the editor. Here [...]Tilopa and the Attainment of Non-Attainment   Tilopa (988–1069) Once, Tilopa advised his disciple to go off to an isolated retreat and avoid any meditation. Now, this may seem a little unusual for a meditation retreat. He explains, however, that when you go to meditate, you normally take up something to meditate on, some thing. [...]How do we deal with fear? The following excerpt is taken from Chöd in the Ganden Tradition, the long-waited first book in English by the extraordinary master Kyabje Zong Rinpoche, one of the greatest teachers of our time. He speaks of chöd, a potent practice designed to transform fear and use it to move towards [...]The following is a short excerpt from How Karma Works By Geshe Sonam Rinchen How Karma Works$22.95 - PaperbackBy: Geshe Sonam Rinchen & Ruth Sonam Add to Cart An Oral Teaching by Geshe Sonam Rinchen We all want to find happiness and be free from suffering. The twelve-part process of dependent arising shows how actions underlain [...]Setting Motivation Breathing Exercises with Leah Zahler adapted from Study and Practice of Meditation: Tibetan Interpretations of the Concentrations and Formless Absorptions   Study and Practice of Meditation$39.95 - PaperbackBy: Leah Zahler Add to Cart Because of the interdependence of the body, channels, winds, and mind, the breath becomes a means of purifying the meditator’s [...]The Gelug View on Choosing an Object of Observation from Study and Practice of Meditation by Leah Zahler Study and Practice of Meditation$39.95 - PaperbackBy: Leah Zahler Add to Cart To choose an object of observation, a meditator may “investigate among various objects such as a Buddha image to see what works well”—that is, the [...]Blaming our friends, enemies, circumstances, or even spirits for our troubles is not helpful, says HH the Dalai Lama in this excerpt from The Union of Bliss and Emptiness. If one is not able to revolt against defilements and negative actions and overcome them, the most harmful factors, then one is not really a human [...]If you have statues, you should not discriminate between them on the basis of their materials, and you must arrange them in a proper order. Even if a statue of a buddha is made of clay, it has to be placed on a high level; and even if your statues of dharmapalas such as Mahakala [...]Falling in Love with Truth Adapted from No Self, No Problem: Awakening to Our True Nature by Anam Thubten No Self, No Problem$17.95 - PaperbackBy: Anam Thubten & Sharon Roe Add to Cart In Buddhist terminology, truth is called “emptiness” because truth is empty of all illusions. Do not mistake this emptiness for a nihilistic [...]The following excerpt is from Refining Gold by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Refining Gold$17.95 - PaperbackBy: H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Add to Cart You should do everything your guru tells you to do, even if it seems strange, right? Wrong. According to HH the Dalai Lama every student is responsible for checking [...]The following excerpt is from Dzogchen Teachings by Chögyal Namkhai Norbu Dzogchen Teachings$29.95 - PaperbackBy: Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Add to Cart Vajra The symbol of Tantra is the vajra, which has five points at both ends and a sphere in the middle. That sphere, or thigle, represents our potentiality, which means that our real condition [...]The following excerpt is adapted from  Buddhism for Busy People by David Michie Buddhism for Busy People$19.95 - PaperbackBy: David Michie Add to Cart The average American lies 25 times a day, according to recent statistics. Does Buddhism say that lying is always wrong? This excerpt, adapted from David Michie’s Buddhism for Busy People, takes [...]In this excerpt from Mind Training, Ringu Tulku teases out some of the issues that we face when doing Tonglen practice—metabolizing the suffering within and around us, and using it for spiritual practice. The Tibetan word tonglen means “giving and taking” and this simple and short exchange is essential for releasing us from suffering and [...]Although—or perhaps because—Dzogchen is a “pathless path,” practitioners can sometimes go astray. In this excerpt, adapted from Natural Great Perfection, Nyoshul Khenpo gives essential guidance on how not to get side-tracked. If one practices the incredibly rare and profound teaching of Dzogchen, nondual Dzogchen, with an intention like this: “I want Dzogchen, I want enlightenment. [...]How we sit, stand, and hold our body affects our mind—which is of importance especially during meditation. This excerpt from The Practice of Mahamudra by Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche concisely describes the subtle effects of placements of the hands, tongue, and so forth. The Practice of Mahamudra$27.95 - PaperbackBy: Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche & Khenmo [...]The following excerpt is from Wise Teacher, Wise Student by Alexander Berzin Wise Teacher, Wise Student$18.95 - PaperbackBy: Alexander Berzin Add to Cart The word tulku means a network of emanations (Skt. nirmanakaya, emanation body). Not only do fully enlightened Buddhas generate and appear as an array of emanations, so do advanced practitioners of the [...]Being identified with one of the four orders—Geluk, Kagyu, Nyingma, or Sakya—may say less about one’s practices than we think, according to Ngawang Zangpo, translator of Jamgon Kongtrul’s The Treasury of Knowledge: Books 2-4: Buddhism’s Journey to Tibet, in this adaptation from his translator’s postscript. The Treasury of Knowledge: Books Two, Three, and Four$49.95 - [...]Before taking in other people’s pain, it’s sometimes wise to take in your own suffering. In the practice of tonglen—the sending of good thoughts and taking in of others’ suffering—it is often suggested that we should first become familiar with taking on and accepting our own suffering. This can be done simply by considering our [...]An Excerpt from Great Perfection: Outer and Inner Preliminaries By Third Dzogchen Rinpoche Translated by Cortland Dahl The Secret Mantra’s samaya vows of the masters of awareness are twofold: those associated with maturing empowerments and those associated with liberating instructions. Generally speaking, there are a hundred thousand different categories of samaya, out of which there are [...]The following excerpt is from Vinegar into Honey by Ron Leifer Vinegar into Honey$14.95 - PaperbackBy: Ron Leifer, MD Add to Cart In this excerpt from Vinegar into Honey, Buddhist teacher and psychiatrist Ron Leifer, M.D. talks about re-framing psychological problems in terms of Buddhism. If we drop the medical model, we see that people [...]There are many kinds of prayers. Some are designed to direct and inspire our minds toward a certain quality or aim, thus creating the causes for us to attain this. Other prayers are for specific people or situations, for example praying for a person’s illness to be cured. For any prayer to be fulfilled, the [...]The following article is adapted from  Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness Translated with commentary by John Myrdhin Reynolds Self-Liberation through Seeing with Naked Awareness$21.95 - PaperbackBy: John Myrdhin Reynolds & Padmasambhava Add to Cart Whether we see the world as chaos or as a divine mandala depends on the states of our minds, says [...]Sarah Harding writes in the Introduction to Niguma, Lady of Illusion: “As much as I have searched for this dakini named Niguma and hoped to find her as an actual person and the subject of her own story, it may have been in vain. Her own story, if it ever existed, is not to be [...]by Susan Higginbotham The current economic climate has put a damper on the lives of many of us—and this includes taking vacations. For some of us, what was an annual expectation has become a drifted off dream and our concern has been more about having a job or not losing our savings. Yet despite the [...]The following excerpt is from Cultivating a Compassionate Heart by Thubten Chodron Cultivating a Compassionate Heart$24.95 - PaperbackBy: Thubten Chodron Add to Cart The vibration of the mantra affects our body and mind. Reciting mantra has a purifying effect that we can feel physically and mentally. It doesn’t occur immediately, but gradually the energy of [...]The following is an excerpt from Mind Beyond Death By Dzogchen Ponlop   What happens right after death? Below Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche offers a practical description of the taste of that experience. Mind Beyond Death$26.95 - PaperbackBy: Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Add to Cart In the first stage of this bardo, when we still see ourselves as [...]The following excerpt is adapted from Buddhism through American Women’s Eyes edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo Buddhism through American Women's Eyes$24.95 - PaperbackBy: Karma Lekshe Tsomo Add to Cart The Power of Loving-Kindness by Michele Levey Creating a field of loving kindness is a very powerful meditation for daily life. Loving kindness and a good [...]“Carrying Difficult Situations onto the Path to Enlightenment” An excerpt from Enlightened Courage by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche Enlightened Courage$19.95 - PaperbackBy: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche & Padmakara Translation Group Add to Cart Lay the blame for everything on one. All suffering, all sickness, possession by spirits, loss of wealth, involvements with the law and so [...]The following article is from the Fall, 2006 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. The Ngakpa Tradition   An Interview with Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche (Khetsün Zangpo Rinpoche)   Jeff Cox: Not many people in the West understand what ngakpas are, though many have seen photos of these long haired, [...]Glenn Mullin lived in the Indian Himalayas between 1972 and 1984, where he studied philosophy, literature, meditation, yoga, and the enlightenment culture. His teachers include the Dalai Lama, Sakya Trizin Rinpoche, Kalu Rinpoche, Ngakpa Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche, Tai Situ Rinpoche, Khenchen Konchok Gyaltsen, Geshe Ngawang Dargyey, Geshey Rabten, and Gongsar Tulku. Glenn is the author [...]The following is excerpted from Tibetan Astrology by Philippe Cornu, pages 180-183 In the course of the month, the moon makes different aspects to the sun, and these may be either favorable or unfavorable. This is what gives the days their particular character. In the Indian, Chinese, and Arab traditions, there are lists showing the [...]The following excerpt is from  Great Perfection: Outer and Inner Preliminaries  by the Third Dzogchen Rinpoche This brief excerpt clearly and simply lays out what the term Dzogchen means. Great Perfection$39.95 - HardcoverBy: Cortland Dahl & Third Dzogchen Rinpoche & Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Add to Cart The instructions of the Dzogchen lineage are used to [...]With her trademark clarity, best-selling author Thubten Chodron lays out the correct methods of making offerings, and describes the specific benefits that this simple act of generosity can bring.  This excerpt is taken from her book, Guided Meditations on the Stages of the Path. Paperback | eBook Making offerings to the Three Jewels is a [...]The following excerpt is from Establishing Appearances as Divine by Heidi I. Köppl Establishing Appearances as Divine$29.95 - PaperbackBy: Heidi I. Koppl & Rongzom Chokyi Zangpo Add to Cart In the Black Snake Discourse, Rongzom explains the differing approaches found within the Buddhist vehicles through the example of a black snake’s reflection appearing in water. [...]The Dalai Lama is particularly fond of a meditation that promotes taking responsibility for others’ well-being. Based on A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life by the eighth-century Indian scholar yogi-poet Shantideva, he calls for imagining a three-sided scene. In meditation: 1. Imagine that you are your better, more relaxed, confident, and wise self [...]Adapted from Buddhism for Busy People Imagine this scene: you have been found guilty of some unknown but terrible crime, and are about to be sentenced. There is no question of being let off lightly. A fine would be too lenient. So would a jail term. In the surreal state in which you find yourself, [...]In the practice of the six yogas of Naropa, a process called “dispelling the impure winds through the nine rounds of breathing” is explained: First one inhales through the right nostril and exhales through the left, then one inhales through the left and exhales through the right. First close the left nostril with the back [...]The following article is from No Self, No Problem by Anam Thubten No Self, No Problem$17.95 - PaperbackBy: Anam Thubten & Sharon Roe Add to Cart There is a tendency in many of us to think that spiritual practice is going to fix all of our problems. We carry these unexamined, infantile hopes and fantasies. [...]The following excerpt is from The Inner Science of Buddhist Practice: Vasubandhu’s Summary of the Five Heaps with Commentary by Sthiramati Translated by Artemus B. Engle The Inner Science of Buddhist Practice$34.95 - HardcoverBy: Artemus B. Engle Add to Cart Asanga discusses a range of issues that relate to different kinds of personality types. One [...]The following excerpt is from The Inner Science of Buddhist Practice: Vasubandhu’s Summary of the Five Heaps with Commentary by Sthiramati Translated by Artemus B. Engle The Inner Science of Buddhist Practice$34.95 - HardcoverBy: Artemus B. Engle Add to Cart A key condition for enlightenment is that it must be possible for spiritual qualities such [...]One cannot become a Buddha without both compassionate action and nondual wisdom—and one cannot have these two types of paths without both of the two truths, conventional and ultimate. If only emptiness existed and there were, in fact, no conventional truths, then there would be no living beings, no suffering to relieve; thus there would [...]Jeff Cox: Sometimes when I’m troubled, I’m moved to pray. But as a Buddhist I don’t think of it as asking God for something. What is your view on the purpose of prayer? Anam Thubten: There are many ways to understand prayer. It means something different from person to person—and even for the same person, [...]The Buddha described three kinds of laziness. First, there is the kind of laziness we all know: we don’t want to do anything, and we’d rather stay in bed half an hour later than get up and meditate. Second, there is the laziness of feeling ourselves unworthy, the laziness of thinking, “I can’t do this. [...]The Kalachakra description of the universe is quite different from that presented in the other major Buddhist system of metaphysics: abhidharma, or topics of special knowledge. There are, of course, common elements in both, found in non-Buddhist Indian descriptions as well. These include multiple universes each passing through, at different times from each other, beginningless [...]Buddhists spend a lot of time sitting and meditating on loving-kindness and compassion and sending out loving-kindness and compassion to all beings. But if we do not have compassion towards ourselves, how can we expect to send it out to others? It’s relatively easy to sit on our cushion and think, “May all sentient beings [...]The following article is adapted from The Four Immeasurables: Practices to Open the Heart by B. Alan Wallace. Audiobook Paperback | eBook Dealing with Problems in Shamata Practice If your practice is wholesome and enjoyable, maintained with a sense of buoyancy and well-being, the chances are extremely remote that any problems that are catalyzed in [...]From the Snow Lion Newsletter Archive: What actually happens when we receive an empowerment? Here, Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche helps us to understand a little about it, in this adaptation from Entrance to the Great Perfection: A Guide to the Dzogchen Preliminary Practices, a compilation created by Cortland Dahl. The term “empowerment” derives from the Sanskrit [...]The following is an excerpt from the first edition of A Beginner's Guide to Tibetan Buddhism by Bruce Newman. The second edition with updates and new material can be found here. There is also an an audiobook edition available. A most extraordinary event took place at the Orgyen Dorje Den center in San Francisco in [...]According to the teachings of the Buddha Shakyamuni, recorded in the Sutra on Entering the Womb, there are four classes of illness. The first includes illnesses which are relatively inconsequential, and from these illnesses one will recover whether or not one takes medicines. The second class of illness includes more serious, even dangerous, illnesses, but [...]An interview with Ven. Tenzin Yignyen by Gail Birnbaum Why have an altar?  A proper altar holds images or representations of the Buddha’s enlightened body, speech and mind which serve as reminders of the goal of Buddhist practice—to develop these qualities in oneself so as to be able to fully benefit all sentient beings. Where [...]To these teachings, His Holiness brings all those qualities which are so uniquely his—the accumulated knowledge of years of study, his incisive insight, his curiosity, humour and compassion, and his seemingly infinite subtlety of mind. During the teachings, there were moments of infectious hilarity, when His Holiness would burst out into peals of laughter, whether [...]The following practice was designed by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche. It utilizes what are known in Bön as the Five Warrior Syllables (Pa-wo du-nga).   Tenzin Rinpoche explains, “The reason these seed syllables are called warriors is because they are powerful and indestructible. They are associated with the Five Wisdoms—and it is wisdom that is able [...]Excerpts from the Preface Given the number of studies on Madhyamaka in general and the quantity of translations of Madhyamaka texts into Western languages, one might well wonder what the point of yet another book on this topic, with yet another translation of the ninth chapter of the Bodhicaryavatara, might be. The brief answer to [...]Being Honest Our spiritual mentors are our best friends, and it’s to our advantage to speak and act honestly with them. Some students are two-faced: They act well in the presence of their teachers, but at other times they gossip, lose their temper, and mistreat others. This is counterproductive. Nor should we try to win [...]The Eighth Situpa on the Third Karmapa’s Mahamudra Prayer Translated by Lama Sherab Dorje The Eighth Situpa on the Third Karmapa's Mahamudra Prayer$19.95 - PaperbackBy: Lama Sherab Dorje & The Third Karmapa Add to Cart From the Forward All students of the Kagyu traditions of Tibetan Buddhism are familiar with Karmapa III Rangjung Dorje’s beautiful prayer, [...]Initiations and Instructions The next morning Milarepa wished to travel to Chuwar in Manlung. Eager to remain in Milarepa’s presence, Gampopa asked if he might accompany him on his journey, and the guru gladly assented. After a hearty breakfast of hot tsampa and yak butter tea, they were on their way. When they arrived in [...]Here is an excerpt from The Seven-Point Mind Training. The Measure of Having Trained the Mind The fifth point concerns how we measure our progress in the Mind Training. What are the indications that the practice is working successfully? All Dharma is included in one purpose. Through hearing, reflection, and meditation, we explore the issue [...]Ever since Lama Thubten Yeshe first introduced me to the meditation practice of Green Tara in 1975, I was attracted to this Buddha. Although all Buddhas have the same realizations, Tara’s appearance was very friendly and welcoming. While my mind would sometimes project its self-created authority issues on other Buddhas, admitting my imperfections to Tara [...]by Kerry Lee MacLean As parents of five children (two his, two mine and one together), my husband, Hector, and I had a lot of reasons not to include our kids in our daily meditation. For one thing, it was the only bit of peace and quiet we ever got—we’d be crazy to give it [...]by Lama Sherab Dorje The Great Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye, in several of his writings, berates practitioners who believe they can immerse themselves in the “worldly dharmas,” and at the same time practice the essential points of the path. And yet no less an authority than the Mahasiddha Tilopa reminded his disciple Naropa that it [...]The following excerpts are taken from the introduction by Elio Guarisco to The Treasury of Knowledge, Book 6: Systems of Buddhist Tantra, by Jamgön Kongtrul Lodrö Tayé, translated by Ingrid Loken McLeod and Elio Guarisco The Meaning of Tantra To those who would embark on a quest for awakening, the Tibetan traditions of Buddhism offer [...]This short excerpt is taken from An Introduction to Buddhism previously published under the title Lighting the Way By H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama An Introduction to Buddhism$16.95 - PaperbackBy: H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama & Atisha Add to Cart The following excerpt can be found in Lighting the Way on pages 69-71, and in An Introduction [...]Analytical meditation How do we know that we have gained the intended result from a given meditation? How much time should we spend on each meditation? How do we prevent the experiences we gain from deteriorating? We shall then cover the general points regarding this now, and points related to specific meditation topics will be [...]An Excerpt from The Second Dalai Lama: His Life and Teachings    Edited and Translated by Glenn H. Mullin The Second Dalai Lama now had a number of responsibilities revolving around an annual schedule. These included leading the Maitreya Festival in Lhasa toward the end of the year and also the various new year ceremonies, [...]by His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya Mindfulness Meditation Techniques Every day we have different mental experiences. We are in a good mood or a bad mood. We are happy or unhappy. These thoughts are always working on us. These experiences are natural, but it is important to understand their nature. They arise, abide, and cease, [...]One year, as the seventh month of the Tibetan calendar was drawing to a close, he was staying in solitude at Chuwar at Drok Menlung when a plague befell the people, killing many humans and animals. On the eleventh day of the following month, as the sun set, a young woman wearing pearl and turquoise [...]From Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice By Jonathan Landaw and Andy Weber   VAJRASATTVA Vajrasattva the diamond, or adamantine, being is the main deity employed for purification by practitioners of all levels of tantra. Depending on which type of practice is being followed, he can be visualized either alone or with consort. Vajrasattva [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This short excerpt is taken from Groundless Paths: The Prajnaparamita Sutras, The Ornament of Clear Realization, and Its Commentaries in the Tibetan Nyingma Tradition [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. ONE OF THE CLOSEST EXPERIENCES YOU CAN HAVE HAPPENS WHEN you are able to reach a deep place of stillness, like the stillness of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The beauty of this Mahayana practice for the end of life is that it can be shared with friends and family who may not [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. When bodhisattvas come back and start working on their mind again, they remember their previous existences and their progression in the practice. But they, [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Adapted from The History of the Karmapas by Lama Kunsang; Lama Pemo, and Marie Aubele. Most of us know that tulkus are recognized as [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By TENZIN WANGYAL RINPOCHE The warrior syllables are pure and indestructible. the first sounds that arose from the essence were the five warrior seed [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An example of how this practice can help free us from difficult feelings from a student of Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche: "When I added the [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Depending on the sources of the problems in our lives, he offers practices that work with the body, speech, or the mind—a collection of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Question: Rinpoche, I have a little bit of confusion about reconciling the mahamudra system of instruction, in which it seems basically to be saying [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Tibetan Non-dual Exercise Mahamudra meditation techniques can help us break though directly to the nature of mind. This exercise is one of many [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by KARL BRUNNHOLZL This excerpt is taken from Karl Brunnholzl's The Heart Attack Sutra, a practical and clear explanation of The Heart Sutra, perhaps [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY TENZIN WANGYAL RINPOCHE In this adaptation from Tibetan Yogas of Body, Speech and Mind, best-selling author Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche gives an invaluable teaching [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. 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The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by VEN. THUBTEN CHONYI Incense perfumed the air, an offering for the 14,000 Buddha images that line the walls of the Great Hall. I [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. WHEN WE GO INSIDE, SHOCKINGLY WE ALWAYS DISCOVER that the very thing that is preventing us from recognizing the most beautiful truth is not [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. 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You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by LAMA KUNSANG, LAMA PEMO, & MARIE AUBELE Why, since the thirteenth century, in the Tibetan tradition, has it been necessary to find tulkus [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BODHISATTVAS CLEARLY SEE THE DIFFERENT BARDOS (intermediate states) that constitute the field of experiences of ordinary beings within the cycle of samsara. There are [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2012 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. AN INTERVIEW WITH LAMA KUNSANG & LAMA PEMO authors of History of the Karmapas     How did you come to write History of [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. 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Six Session Kalachakra Guru Yoga at Du Khor Choe Ling Following His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Kalachakra Initiation event in Washington, D.C. this past [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In his autobiography Freedom in Exile, His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks of his attachment as a child to the monastery's Master of the [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Honoring ONE OF THE GREAT MASTERS of Tibetan Buddhism, His Eminence Kyabje Trulshik Rinpoche Ngawang Chokyi Lodoe (1923-2011) ONE OE THE GREAT MASTERS OF Tibetan [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. 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However, to embark upon them [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by ROB PREECE As both a psychotherapist and Buddhist teacher, Rob Preece is an excellent guide for dealing with issues that emerge for Buddhist [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Q: How are lovingkindness and compassion at work when a spiritual friend continually rejects and disappoints a student? I suppose this is for the [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2011 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. ALEXANDER BERZIN has a long association with the Kalachakra Tantra. 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The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Do you want to learn to read Classical Tibetan? If you know how to read the Tibetan u-chen script and can recognize words, How [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Meeting with the Dalai Lama at the White House on September 10, President Bush expressed his strong support for the Dalai lama's efforts to [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. At the heart of successful Mahamudra practice is the ability to get directly at the nature of mind. The 9th Karmapa was the acknowledged [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The most in-depth and famed text on Mahamudra ever written, The Ocean of Definitive Meaning by the 9th Karmapa offers a detailed, uniquely comprehensive [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Note: The Treasure Vase project created by Lama Tharchin Rinpoche as envisioned in the article below is now available on the Treasure of [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. How to Use a Mala: What Not to Do With a Mala Wearing a mala without knowing its significance is similar to when a [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. During the early morning hours of Sunday, November 17, His Eminence Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche passed into parinirvana at Khadro Ling, his main center in [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY JULIE ADLER On December 27th, 2002, a crisp sunny day, sitting on tarps and making tormas, to a backdrop of snowcapped lower Himalayas [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye (1813-1899) was one of the most influential figures and prolific writers in the Tibetan Buddhist world. He was a founder [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Kagyu Refuge Tree Tibetan Buddhism: the Karmapas, Lineage Holders of the Karma Kagyu The Kagyu lineage is one of the four major lineages [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Khandro Lhamo in 1987 (Photo by Matthieu Ricard, The Spirit of Tibet: The Life and World of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Aperture.) BY VIVIAN KURZ [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. April 6, 2003 Dear friends, In the short time since the war began, I've taught in Idaho, California, and Missouri. In all these places, [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY KATHY WESLEY Woodstock, NY—In the basement of a Buddhist monastery in the Catskills, with soft rock music playing on a radio in the [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY MARK TURIN Digital Himalaya is a pilot project to develop digital collection, archiving and distribution strategies for multimedia anthropological information from the Himalayan [...]

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The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In Tibetan religious literature, Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge in ten books stands out as a unique encyclopedic masterpiece embodying the entire range of [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Book Five, Buddhist Ethics, is considered by many scholars to be the heart of Jamgon Kongtrul's Treasury of Knowledge. Kongtrul explains here the complete [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The following excerpts are taken from the new Snow Lion title Parting from the Four Attachments: Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen's Song of Experience on Mind [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Enlightenment Experience Celebration No. 4 (EEC4) is taking place in Mongolia June 1st through July 7th, 2003 and is open to everyone. Events [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Reflections on a Mountain Lake was named one of the top ten spiritual books of 2002 in a December article in USA Today. The [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Machik's Complete Explanation is the most famous book of the teachings of Machik Labdron, the great female saint and yogini of 11-12th century Tibet, [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Sakya Trizin US Visit in 2003 His Holiness the Sakya Trizin and his eldest son, Dungsei Ratna Vajra Rinpoche, came to the [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A stunning visual introduction to the artistic and spiritual heart of Tibetan Buddhism. According to the monks who create it, the Kalachakra Sand Mandala, [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Tenzin Palmo with nuns of Dongyu Gatsal Ling BY TENZIN PALMO Tenzin Palmo spent 12 years meditating alone in a Himalayan cave. Her [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A talk given by ALEX BERZIN in Morelia, Mexico October 10, 2001 Definition and Implications Renunciation (nges-'byung) is the determination to be free from [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY TENZIN DESHEK, NAMGYAL MONASTERY, July 6, 2002 On this very special day, the sixty- seventh anniversary of the birth of His Holiness, the [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY LURA McCALLUM [Jhampa Shaneman is featured at www.SuowLionPub.com as our Buddhist astrologer. Every month he posts his analysis for our customers on our website. [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Above photo: Panchen Otrul (front, far left) with Mongolian Buddhists. For many centuries Buddhism was an integral part of Mongolian culture. Prior to 1921 [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. "Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche is among the wisest and most compassionate Buddhist masters alive today."—PEMA CHODRON "In presenting the very first meditation instruction crafted for [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Panchen Otrul Rinpoche was born in Kham around 1939. In 1951, he was taken to Lhasa as a possible re-incarnation of the Panchen Lama [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This teaching was given to the Shambhala community in Boulder in the fall of 1991. "Exercises are given which can be practiced by anyone [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. "This is one of the most significant works on Tibetan Buddhism to be published in recent years, treating with grace, beauty and depth a [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Trul khor exercise called "Extending the four continents." BY ALEJANDRO CHAOUL-REICH Two years ago I wrote an article for Snow Lion about the [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. [This article appeared in IONS Review, No. 59, March-May 2002. Reprinted with permission of the author and the Institute of Noetic Sciences (www.noetic.org).] The [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON The second Gethsemani Encounter, a six-day interfaith dialogue between Buddhists and Christians, was held at Gethsemani Abbey (the late Thomas Merton's [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The five member Vajra Vidya Retreat Board have a preliminary design, which is shown here. At present the following is planned: The completed retreat [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were deeply shocking and very sad. I regard such terrible [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. "One of the greatest religious or secular works in the library of our human heritage."—Prof. Robert A.F. Thurman, Columbia University This much anticipated third [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Unlike most books by the Dalai Lama which are edited compilations of talks that he has given, this book consists of two texts that [...]Om Mani Padme Hung Learn More The great six-syllable mantra invoking Avalokiteshvara, the embodiment of compassion, is a powerful practice of Tibetan Buddhism Traditions of Tibetan Buddhism: Bön | Gelug | Jonang | Kadam | Kagyu  | Kalachakra | Nyingma | Sakya | Zhije & Chöd | Tibetan Language See Also: Buddhism | Zen & Chan [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This book offers experiential and analytical approaches to this most important and difficult topic in Buddhism. During a long retreat on the west coast, [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. While many people want to learn Buddhist meditation, they are often very sceptical and uneasy about the philosophies and religious elements that go with [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Traleg Kyabgon, Rinpoche, President and Spiritual Director of Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute located in Melbourne, Australia and the Hudson Valley, New York, [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 2003 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This is to wish you a most wonderful New Year for the year 2003. (March 3rd is the beginning of Losar) What a nice […]

The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sacred Ground: Jamgon Kongtrul on Pilgrimage and Sacred Geography   Sacred Ground describes two journeys: a journey outward to specific pilgrimage places in Eastern [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY ELEANOR ROWE Gyatrul Rinpoche, Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, and H.H. Penor Rinpoche In the late nineties, news reached me that my teacher, Jetsunma Ahkon [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Geshe Sonam Rinchen How do we free ourselves from the demon of self-concem? These instructions are found in Eight Verses for Training the Mind, [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. September 18, 2001 QUESTION: People in this country are having many strong emotional responses to last week's terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington D.C. [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. [Upon hearing of the destruction of the World Trade Center, this wish for negativity to subside was written with pure intention by Thrangu Rinpoche. [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. September 12, 2001 His Excellency Mr. George W. Bush The President The White House Washington, DC 20500 U.S.A. Your Excellency, I am deeply shocked [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. "One of the most wonderful aspects of this remarkable book is the interaction between the laureates..."—Today's Librarian While many people who strive to bring [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY FRANKLIN CRAWFORD ITHACA—More than any other medium, books make the greatest contribution to the advancement of the Tibetan cause. Books: Not Hollywood movies, [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY POLLY TURNER Many teachings in the Yungdrung Bon tradition today are very similar to those found in other major Tibetan spiritual traditions—everything from [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This sparkling collection of Dharma teachings by Tenzin Palmo addresses issues of common concent to Buddhist practitioners from all traditions. "Tenzin Palmo is one [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The publishers of the Shambhala Sun are launching a new journal for everyone with a serious interest in Buddhist practice. Buddhadharma: The Practitioner's Quarterly [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. See also our Reader's Guide to Guru Rinpoche Padmasmbhava with a full list of resources. Guru Rinpoche: His Life and Times by Ngawang Zangpo [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY ANDREW SMALL Kyabje Pema Norbu (Penor) Rinpoche, one of the strongest beacons of the dharma alive in our world today, will bestow the [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Everyday Consciousness and Buddha-Awakening by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche Translated and edited by Susanne Schefczyk This introduction to Buddhist psychology supplies essential instructions for successful [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. THREE SIMPLE ELEMENTS PRACTICES Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche shares these examples of simple meditation practices in shamanism, tantra and dzogchen, adapted from his forthcoming book [...]  The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. THE FIVE ELEMENTS IN TIBETAN SHAMANISM, TANTRA, AND DZOGCHEN by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche 176 pp., 5 photos, 30 line drawings, glossary, bibliography. #HEWIFO [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, ed. & intro. by Michael Katz. This revised and enlarged edition includes additional material from a profoiuid and personal Dzogchen [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   How to Contemplate and Encounter Death from a Buddhist Point of View   Venerable Traleg Kyapgon Rinpoche at his monastery (Tra'gu) in Tibet [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Fundamental Teachings of the Sakya Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism by Ngorchen Konchog Lhundrub, fore, by H.H. Sakya Trizin, trans, by Lobsang Dagpa and [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2002 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. [Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche is the head of the JangTer (Northern Treasure) Nyingma lineage, as the throneholder of Dorje Drak (Vajra Rock) monastery. one of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Stages of Meditation$19.95 - PaperbackBy: H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai Lama Add to Cart The following is an excerpt from the book's introduction. In the [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Thubten ChocLron. 160 pp., ISBN 1-55939-153-7 $12.95 #BUBE Buddhism for Beginners answers the fundamental questions and issues that arise in the minds of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. How Buddhism for Beginners Came About by BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON I had been in Singapore just a few days when a young man appeared [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Autobiography of a Tibetan Yogin translated by Matthieu Ricard foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama 712 pp., ISBN 1-55939-154-5 $27.95 #LISH Painted by [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Westerner's Glance Inside the Great Monastery of Sera Jey Part II: Photos of Daily Life   by DEVON COTTRELL HOLMES and ANDREW HOLMES [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by VEN. TENZIN KACHO Assisted by: Sister Jitindriya, Rev. Kusala, Rev. Meido, Ajahn Pasanno, Ven. Heng Sure and Ven. Karma Lekshe Tsomo Reverend Master [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Summer 2001 Experienced practitioners of Buddhism may be especially interested to deepen their practice and knowledge of the dharma at Nitartha Institute this summer. [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Contributions to the Study of Buddhism and Tibet In Honor of Jeffrey Hopkins edited by Guy Newland 352 pages, 6x9,1-55939-160-X, #CHMIND, cloth June This [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Dr. Tenzin Choedrak,  Master of Tibetan Medicine One of the most eminent masters of Tibetan Medicine, Dr. Tenzin Choedrak, recently passed away. Born in [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   New-look Mandala magazine hits the newsstands BY NANCY PATTON Imagine being asked to exchange the semi-tropical paradise of a seaside home, a network of [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection by His Holiness the Dalai Lama translated by Thupten Jinpa and Richard Barron foreword by Sogyal Rinpoche [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.                     by B. Alan Wallace ISBN: 9781559392006 ...an extraordinary book. Howard Cutler, co-author of The [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   The Main Practices of the Mahayana Buddhist Path by Kensur Lekden translated by Jeffrey Hopkins ISBN: 9781559391580 This books presents with the intimate [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Autobiography of Namgyal Lhamo Taklha     by Namgyal Lhamo Taklha ISBN: 9781559391023 Namgyal Lhamo Taklha recounts her remarkable life in Born in Lhasa. [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   A New Branch of Gyuto Tantric University     From Introduction to Buddhism to Very Advanced Teachings on Tantric Practice On April 8, [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY VICTORIA HUCKENPAHLER Khenpo Konchog Gyaltshen, teacher and author, whose glowing smile and down-to-earth presence have endeared him to students worldwide, was elevated earlier [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In Upstate New York Students of His Holiness the Sakya Trizin throughout North America are rejoicing in the establishment of a new temple in [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   "THIS IS A GREAT BOOK! The richness of this book lies in its simple spontaneity and breadth of subject matter." —The Tibet Journal [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Thubten Chodron 128 pp., October. #WOAN $12.95 Anger plagues all of us on a personal, national, and international level. Yet, we see people, [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Delaware County, NY; Tuesday July 24th, 2001 Ceremonies will be held July 24th at Padma Samye Ling Retreat Center in Delaware County, New York, [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra with Commentary by Arya Maitreya Commentary by Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Thaye Additional explanations by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche Translated by [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Mind and Life Conference 2000 BY VEN. THUBTEN CHODRON HH Dalai Lama, Thupten Jinpa, and Richard Davidson at a recent Mind and Life [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Nobel Peace Laureates Discuss Human Rights, Conflict and Reconciliation ed. by Jeffrey Hopkins 184 page, cloth, Aug. #ARPE $22.95 This is education at its [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Biography ofDasang Damdul Tsarong, Commander General of Tibet by D.N. Tsarong 164 pp., 50 b&w photos, Oct., #SEHICO $14.95 This is the fascinating [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Tsultrim Allione. 340 pp., new edition, Sept., #WOWI $16.95 This new edition includes Tsui- trim's expanded autobiography covering the last 15 years since [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Geshe Sonam Rinchen Translated and edited by Ruth Sonam   Bodhisattvas, the great beings of Mahayana Buddhism, are those people who vow to gain enlightenment [...]The following article is from the Summer, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY GESHE LHUNDRUP SOPA (Reprinted from July Special Edition of Mandala) The dhonka as much historical significance. It was created in the time of [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BUDDHA NATURE Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso comments on Maitreya's Mahayana Uttaratantra Shastra BY VICTORIA HUCKENPAHLER Who better to comment on the Buddha Nature than one [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness, Tenzin Gyatso the XIV Dalai Lama, will teach the Heart of Wisdom Sutra in San Jose, California for four hours each day [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. [Edited from an article by Giovanni Fazio in Japan Times, printed on October 31, 2000] One of the hottest tickets to be had at [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. AN INTERVIEW WITH ALAN WALLACE by Brian Hodel Part I: A Critical Evaluation BRIAN HODEL: What adaptations have Tibetan teachers of Buddhism made to [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. he Lamrim Chenmo: Volume One by Tsong-kha-pa; translated by the Lamrim Chenmo Translation Committee, Joshua W.C. Cutler, Editor-in-Chief, Guy Newland, Editor. 434 pages, 1-55939-152-9, [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Commentary on the Bhikshuni Pratimoksha by Venerable Bhikshuni Wu Yin trans, by Bhikshuni Jendy Shih ed. by Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron 330 pp. #CHSI $15.95 [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. BY BHIKSHUNI THUBTEN CHODRON Behind each page of a book lies a story. This story is not necessarily expressed in the content of the [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. trans. & comm. by John Myrdhin Reynolds fore, by Namkhai Norbii 171 pp., 4 line drawings, glossary, biblio., index. #SELI $14.95 A text belonging [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dakgyab Rinpoche's Journey To India As Told By Losang Thonden Short Bio: Losang Thonden (1942 - 2018) Photo by Sanghee01- WikiCommonsLicense- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.en Losang Thonden [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Spinning the Magical Wheel Buddhist Yoga by ALEJANDRO CHAOUL-REICH It is said that practicing these trul khor exercises strongly nourishes one's receptivity to moments of non-conceptual awareness [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Filming the Real Culture of Zhang Zhung   Shangrila, by dictionary definition an imaginary and remote paradise, was the subject of a major TV [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Minneapolis, MN May 8-9 May 8: TeachingGenerating a Good Heart Public AddressCompassion and Universal Responsibility in a New Century May 9: Developing Peaceful Solutions [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2001 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. SFT HQ (Students for a Free Tibet) [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Where Is the Panchen Lama Now? by ROBIN GARTHWAIT The [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Turn Around: Thubten Chodronby Bhikshuni Thubten Chodron We are used to Tibetan monks teaching the Dharma to Westerners in the USA, Europe, and Australia. [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by B. Alan Wallace, University of California, Santa Barbara Buddhism is commonly distinguished on doctrinal grounds from monotheistic and polytheistic religions by the fact [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The first Kalachakra of the new millennium will be led by H.H. the Dalai Lama in Austria. Contact: Kalachakra Committee Graz, C/o She Drup […]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness Karmapa Escapes Tibet by Michael Doran, Karma Triyana Dharmachakra We always believed that First Light 2000 would be an inspiration to ail [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu compiled and ed. by John Shane 176 pp., 23 line drawings, 30 b&w photos #CRWALI, $16.95 In The Crystal and […]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Throughout its history the Monastery has been renowned for producing a large number of great scholars turned highly accomplished spiritual Masters and saints. Sera [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Part I: A Westerner's Glance Inside the Great Monastery of Sera Jey by Devon Cottrell Holmes   some of the greatest practitioners of Buddha [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Interview with Lama Lodu Rinpoche [Interview conducted by students of Lama Lodu Rinpoche] Question: We've heard, in the media, that there is a special [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Bhikshuni Thublen Chodron For the last several years, young Israeli travelers have flooded to India, so much so that one can find Israeli […]

The following article is from the Spring, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Sakya Trizin (photo by Dolkar Sangmo) His Holiness the Sakya Trizin Visits North America The summer of 2006 Buddhists of all traditions [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Essence of Dzogchen in the Native Bön Tradition of Tibet by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche Foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama   This book [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Emptiness and Essence in the Geluk World by William Magee 244 pp., 6 x 9, #NATH $22.95 Available Now! Œæ The discussion of nature […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. During 1937 the Baldan Baraivan Monastery of Mongolia was destroyed by communist forces. Once the third most important monastery in Mongolia, Baldan Baraivan was […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Science and Lore of Tibetan Medicine by Dr. Yeshi Dhonden translated and edited by B. Alan Wallace 214 pages, #HEFRSO $16.95 Available Now! […]

Naked Awareness: Practical Instructions on the Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen The following is an excerpt from Naked Awareness By Karma Chagme With Commentaries by Gyatrul Rinpoche Translated by B. Alan Wallace $34.95 - Paperback Add to Cart The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference [...]The following article is from the Spring, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Jamgon Mipham Foreword by His Holiness Sakya Trizin Translated and edited by Jay Goldberg From the Introduction In Tibet, the use of the [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This year marks significant events in the seven-year history of Tara Mandala, the Buddhist retreat Center in Southwest Colorado founded in 1993 by Tsultrim […]

Relating To A Spiritual Teacher The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Building a Healthy Relationship by Alexander Berzin Alex Berzin has taken head-on one of the hottest issues of Buddhism [...]You Are the Eyes of the World The following is an excerpt from You Are the Eyes of the World By Longchenpa Introduction by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu Translated by Kennard Lipman & Merrill Peterson $24.95 - Paperback Add to Cart The following article is from the Spring, 1950 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference [...]Three Principle Aspects of the Path The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Three Principle Aspects of the Path By Geshe Sonam Rinchen Edited by Ruth Sonam Translated by Ruth Sonam The wish [...]The Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Science: Consciousness At the Crossroads The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Science: Consciousness At the Crossroads By H.H. the Fourteenth Dalai [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The International Seminar for Buddhist Studies and Practice will be held at Shechen Institute, Bodhgaya, India, from November 1-10,1999. The seminar is the second […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Jamma Foundation formed in order to support the nuns of Tibet’s indigenous religion, Bon. Their first project is a convent called Khoma Neuchung […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Meditations to Transform the Mind By The Seventh Dalai Lama Translated and edited by Glenn H. Mullin   The Seventh Dalai Lama is often considered [...]The Cultivation of the Four Immeasurables The following is an excerpt from The Four Immeasurables* By B. Alan Wallace Edited by Zara Houshmand *previously titled Boundless Heart The Four Immeasurables$16.95 - PaperbackBy: Zara Houshmand & B. Alan Wallace Add to Cart The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Dalai Lama used the occasion of his 64th birthday to announce that he will not be reincarnated in Tibet, but in a free […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.E. Chagdud Rinpoche and Lama Gyatso by Lama Nubpa Clwdak Gyatso [Lama Gyatso offers the following profound teaching on the Mandala. Lama Gyatso’s Buddhist […]

Appearance & Reality: An Exploration of the Two Truths The following is an excerpt from Appearance and Reality By Guy Newland $21.95 - Paperback Add to Cart The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be giving the Path of Liberation Teachings as well as Thog Tha Ma, Je Tsong Khapa’s Lam Rim […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. 6th International Conference on Buddhist Women Women as Peace Makers Lumbini, Nepal February 1 to 7, 2000 Sakyadhita’s continuing mission is the empowerment of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   On Friday August 27, 1999 Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche passed away at Antamnies, Dordogne, where he had been staying for several months following medical […]

The Supreme Source The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Supreme Source: The Fundamental Tantra of Dzogchen Semde By Chogyal Namkhai Norbu By Adriano Clemente The aim of Dzogchen is the reawakening [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Interest in Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism is soaring. Snow Lion is also expanding to accommodate this growth. We have added several new staff members […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Gems of Wisdom from the Seventh Dalai Lama   By The Seventh Dalai Lama Translated by Glenn H. Mullin   The Seventh Dalai Lama (1708-1757) [...]The Dalai Lama in New York The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Marta Macbeth Even the Secret Service agents were impressed with the weather. Every day before The Dalai [...]The Philosophical View of the Great Perfection in the Tibetan Bon Religion The following article is from the Autumn, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The following is an excerpt from The Philosophical View of the Great [...]The following article is from the Winter, 2000 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A LIFE OF COURAGE, COMPASSION & WISDOM His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima The Thirty-Third Menri Trizin, His Holiness Lungtok Tenpai Nyima (1929-2017) by James [...]Developing Balanced Sensitivity The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An Article From Tricycle: the Buddhist Review by John Pettit What do you get when you cross Abhidharma (Buddhist psychology) with [...]Wisdom in Everyday Life The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Shyalpa Rinpoche From an interview with The Venerable Shyalpa Rinpoche by Ed Treitler of New Visions, in the [...]Spirit of Tibet The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Portrait of a Culture in Exile Photographic Exhibit to Open in St. Louis Beginning February 15, The Cecille R. Hunt Gallery [...]Settling Into America: Part Two The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Interviews with the Four Tibetan Employees at Snow Lion by Julie Tollen In the last issue of this newsletter, [...]Women’s Freedom and Spiritual Liberation The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Nuns of Khachoe Ghakyil 1999 North American tour by Julia Milton Beginning in April 1999, ten Tibetan Buddhist [...]Thangka Conservation The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Ann Shaftel Conservation of thangkas has been my major work since 1971. My approach to the conservation of thangkas is based [...]A Thousand Books of Wisdom from the Asian Classics Input Project The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Asian Classics Input Project is pleased to announce the release of A [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.

The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An Interview with His Holiness Sakya Trizin & Ratna Vajra Rinpoche On the History and Practices of the Common and Uncommon Lamdre Lamdre is [...]Transformation Through Art The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Russell Ellis When I was arrested and sentenced on what I thought was going to be a minor drug conviction, [...]His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York City August 12-15 The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Public Talk in Central Park; Teachings at the Beacon Theater His Holiness the [...]Kathmandu The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Collaborative Project of the University of Massachusetts and the Springfield Museums Kathmandu is an artistic interpretation of a Nepali-Tibetan Temple that will [...]Days Not To Hang Banners Or Prayer Flags The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   We have received many requests for continued information about the astrological dates to avoid when [...]Dharma Works The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   FIFTH WESTERN BUDDHIST MONASTIC CONFERENCE by Bhikshuni Tenzin Kacho The fifth conference for Western Buddhist monastics will be held June 4-6,1999, [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. 1999 Ligmincha Institute Summer Retreat at Serenity Ridge 1999 summer's program was led by two wonderful teachers: His Holiness Lungtok Tenpa'i Nyima, the Abbot [...]Chagdud Gonpa T’hondup Ling To Construct First Shi-Tro Mandala For Universal Peace in U.S. The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Veronica Miller As part of His Eminence Chagdud Tulku [...]Realizing Emptiness The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Realizing Emptiness: Madhyamaka Insight Meditation (presently published under the title How to Realize Emptiness By Gen Lamrimpa Translated by B. Alan Wallace The [...]Dzongkar Choede Monastery Tibetan Buddhist Art Tour, North America The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. It is currently the responsibility of the ancient Tibetan monastery, Dzongkar Choede, to preserve sacred [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Practice of Mahamudra   The Practice of Mahamudra$27.95 - PaperbackBy: Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche & Khenmo Trinlay Chodron & Robert Clark Add to [...]Pema Osel The following article is from the Summer, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dudjom Buddhist Association International Limited has a newly published English-Chinese bilingual Buddhist journal named Pema Osel. This journal is distributed free of [...]Mani Rimdu Gone Awry The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Tiah Foster, M.D. When a man called me at work and asked, Do the words Mani Rimdu mean anything [...]Magic and Mystery in Nepal The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lama cymbalist at Thengboche Monastery during the second day of the Mani Rimdu Festival. by June Calender We've signed [...]The Spirit of Tibet The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Portrait of a Culture in Exile Photographs and text by Alison Wright Foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama. 200 pages, [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche talks about his new book A Tibetan Bon lama, Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche was born in Amritsar, India, after his parents fled [...]Three New Releases From Snow Lion The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Practice of Tranquility & Insight A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 170 pp., [...]The Tsering Art School The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Shechen Institute for Traditional Tibetan Arts is a three-storied building located on the grounds of Shechen Monastery in Baudha, [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery Bodhgaya, the diamond throne of India, is the center of the Buddhist world. The main temple of Shechen Institute in [...]Revealing the Medicine Buddha’s Art The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. Dalai Lama Opens Groundbreaking Tibetan Medical Conference by Victoria Huckenpahler The First International Conference on Tibetan Medicine, held [...]Saving the Lives of Countless Sentient Beings The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A long cherished wish of Venerable Lama Jampa Rabjam Rinpoche's is about to be fulfilled. 2,600 acres [...]Nagarjuna’s Seventy Stanzasa Buddhist Psychology of Emptiness The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Nagarjuna's Seventy Stanzas A Buddhist Psychology of Emptiness By David Ross Komito Commentaries by Geshe Sonam Rinchen Notes by Geshe [...]Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on Guru Yoga The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. According to the Preliminary Practice of Longchen Nyingtik by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche translated by Gelong Konchog Tenzin (Matthieu [...]Nitartha Institute The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Nitartha Institute is an intensive study program within the Kagyu tradition. founded by the Venerable Thrangu Rinpoche, Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche and [...]His Holiness the Dalai Lama Will Give the Kalachakra Initiation At the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In August of 1999, His Holiness [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. ALEX BERZIN HAS DONE A GREAT SERVICE TO EVERYONE INTERESTED IN THE KALACHAKRA INITIATION. By explaining clearly the Kalachakra path of spiritual developmentthe book […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. [Excerpts from an article about the movie by David Maurer, published in The Daily Progress of Charlottesville, VA.] Film maker Paul Wagner knows all […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Empowerment & Teachings On Death, Dying, and the Intermediate States Terton Orgyen Kusum Lingpa was born in Eastern Tibet. He is a pre-eminent Dzogchen […]

Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Gem Ornament of Manifold Oral Instructions by His Eminence Kalu Rinpoche 205 pp., ISBN 1-55939-117-0 #FOTIBU $16.95 Foundations of [...]His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang To Give Teachings and Empowerment The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Drikung Supplication Prayer: Song of Rainfall by Kyobpa Rinpoche, Jigten Sumgon (11431217), founder [...]Great Accomplishment Ceremony (Drubchen) and Teachings of the 1ooo-Arm Chenrezig The following article is from the Winter, 1999 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. May 7-12 The Great Accomplishment Ceremony (Dnibchen) and Teachings of the 1000-Arm Chenrezig (Avalokiteshvara) [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Azom Chotrul Paylo Rinpoche and the Legacy of Chimphu By Anne C. Klein Yarlung Valley, Tibet In eighth-century Tibet, Buddhism was dawning in the [...]The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive (LYWA) is the collected works of Lama Thubten Yeshe and Lama Thubten Zopa [...]Moonbeams of Mahamudra the Direct Meditation On Mind The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Moonbeams of Mahamudra by Venerable Khenchen Thrangu, Rinpoche, translated by Ken McLeod. 120 pp. #MOMA [...]First International Congress On Tibetan Medicine The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Revealing the Art of the Medicine Buddha November 7-9, 1998; Washington, D.C., USA A three-day international congress, [...]Developing Balanced Sensitivity The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Workbook of Practical Buddhist Exercises for Daily Life by Alexander Berzin. 275 pp. #DE BASE $14.95 June Developing Balanced Sensitivity [...]Spanish Nun Dies Under Bodhi Tree The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   by Bhikshuni Jampa Chokyi Among the western nuns who came to Bodh Gaya in February, 1998 for [...]The International Full Ordination Ceremony in Bodhgaya The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   By Ven. Thubten Chodron The International Full Ordination Program in Bodhgaya, India, February 14-23, 1998, was [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Labrang: A Tibetan Buddhist Monastery at the Crossroads of Four Civilizations By Paul Kocat Nietupski, Photos from the Griebmow, Archives: 1921-1949. Labrang stands out [...]The Teacher-Student Relationship: Jamgon Kongtrul The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye Foreword by Lama Tharchin Introduction by Gyatrul Rinpoche Translated by Ron Garry In the Tantric Buddhism of Tibet, [...]Trigg in Tibet The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.  The Jewel Ornament of Liberation The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Wish-fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings The Wish-Fulfilling Gem of the Noble Teachings By Gampopa Edited by Ani K. Trinlay [...]Memoirs of a Tibetan Lama The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Ven. Lobsang Gyatso Translated and edited by Gareth Sparham In 1995 Gareth Sparham suggested to Lobsang Gyatso, his [...]His Holiness the Dalai Lama To Give the Kalachakra Initiation At the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   In August of 1999, His [...]Tales of the Turquoise Pilgrimage in Dolpo The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tales of the Turquoise A Pilgrimage in Dolpo By Corneille Jest In this journal narrative of a pilgrimage [...]Finding Ourselves Through Buddhism The following article is from the Spring, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Lama Thubten Yeshe Edited by Dr. Nicholas Ribush When we study Buddhism, we are studying ourselves, the nature of [...]Wisdom and Reconciliation The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   H.H. the Dalai Lama in New York teaches In the Spirit of Manjushri by Victoria Huckenpahler In a historic event [...]His Holiness the Dalai Lama To Give Lojong Teachings November 8 in Washington D.C. The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give a one-day teaching [...]Adzom Rinpoche East Coast Retreat The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Harvey B. Aronsen and Anne C. Klein In the finest tradition of non-sectarian Dharma transmission, Namgyal Monastery will [...]His Holiness the Dalai Lama Will Give the Kalachakra Initiation At the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana The following article is from the Summer, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   In August of 1999, His [...]Kalachakra 1997 For World Peace: His Holiness Penor Rinpoche The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Rochester, New York July 22-24, 1997 Something remarkable is happening in Rochester, New York. [...]Upcoming Enthronement of the Reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Excitement is building at Shechen Teimyi Dargeyling Monastery in Nepal as preparations are underway for [...]Mandala: the Architecture of Enlightenment The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   This exhibition will open at the Asia Society Galleries on September 22, 1997, and will run until January [...]Lama Tharchin Rinpoche Establishes Traditional Dharma College in America The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Angyur, Anam Thubten, Lama Tharchin, Orgyen Chowang, Lama Tsering Gyaltsen Lama Tharchin Rinpoche, a Dzogchen [...]Atisha’s Lamp For the Path To Enlightenment The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Geshe Sonam Rinchen Edited and translated by Ruth Sonam By Atisha Photo by Peter Aronson Atisha, the eleventh-century [...]Tara Gompa: The First Monastic Residence in North America For Tibetan Buddhist Bhikshunis The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Tara Gompa, the monastic residence of Dharma Institute (founded by [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE at Ewam Choden Meditation Center California by Pamela Cantrell Published in Summer Newsletter 1997: Q: Rinpoche, would you please tell the […]

Two Great New Books On the Six Yogas of Naropa!   The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. READINGS ON THE SIX YOGAS OF NAROPA Translated, edited and introduced by Glenn [...]Sky Burial The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   by Blake Kerr photos by John Ackeriy foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama 212 pp. #SKBU $12.95 September Sky Burial is [...]Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice on Atisha The following article is from the Summer, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Images of Enlightenment Tibetan Art in Practice By Jonathan Landaw & Andy Weber Images of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Detailed Account of the Enthronement of Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche Yangsi Rinpoche's arrival in Procession (Photo: Vivian Kurtz) On December 5, 1997, the Enthronement [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Daniel Cozort, Ph.D 632pp., Tibetan text, glossaries, bibliography, index, 6 x 9 #UNTEMI $29.95 paper, #UNTEC $45 cloth, February According to Tibetan traditions, […]

Book Review from Travelers To Rights Activists The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sky Burial: An Eyewitness Account of China's Brutal Crackdown in Tibet by Blake Kerr 189 pp., black [...]The Six Perfections The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Six Perfections An Oral Teaching By Geshe Sonam Rinchen Edited and translated by Ruth Sonam The Six Perfections of generosity, ethical [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Abhidharma and Brain Science by Christopher de Charms 250 pp. #TWVIMI $14.95 This book presents a clear and readily understandable overview of perception, thought, […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Knowledge of Healing gives a comprehensive explanation, in easy-to-understand terms, of the main principles of this ancient and highly sophisticated healing system. Rooted […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In 1985, in a remote Siberian province of the former USSR, a set of 76 Tibetan paintings was discovered in a neglected box. The […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Andrew Bloomfield & Yanki Tshering 175 pp., 6 x 9 #LEPRTI $16.95 Available Feb. Learning Practical Tibetan is a revised version of the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Fourth Annual Conference of Western Buddhist Monastics by Ven. Tliubten Chodron Four years ago, some nuns from the Tibetan tradition were musing how […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1998 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Dog's Tooth   By W.W. Rowe; Illustrations By Chris Banigan. (A book for children ages 5-13.) strong faith has the power to fulfill. [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life By Shantideva Translated by Vesna A. Wallace and B. Alan Wallace   In the whole of the Tibetan Buddhist [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. t Adopting the Spirit of Awakening 1.- æI happily rejoice in the virtue of all sentient beings, which relieves the suffering of the miserable […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. CULTIVATING THE COMPASSIONATE MIND OF ENLIGHTENMENT by Ven. Lobsang Gyatso, trans, by Sherab Gyatso 146 pp. #BOCUCO $12.95 February In this practical handbook, Ven. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. t Gangchen Kyishong Dharamsala, India IN echung Dorje Drayang Ling Monastery has an important place in Tibetan history as the seat of Nechung, the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. (Condensed from What China Hoped Disney would Bury in the Moroccan Sand, by Jean Nathan, The New York Times, December 22,1996.) Ms. Mathison, a […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An Interview with LAMA LODU RINPOCHE On April 18,1996 the gates closed for a Tibetan Buddhist three-year, three-month, three-day retreat in Mendocino County, California. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective by the Dalai Lama trans, by Thupten Jinpa 155 pp. #HEAN $12.95 March Œæ In this […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by H. H. the Dalai Lama and Alexander Berzin 325 pp. #GEKATR 18.95 March In this book, the Dalai Lama gives brilliant commentaries on […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   by Geshe Sonarn Rinchen trans. & ed. by Ruth Sonarn 112 pp. #THSEPR $12.95 February Gyelsay Togmay Sangpo wrote The Thirty-seven Practices of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Pema Losang Chogyen (1957-1996) A Brief Biography of Ven. Pema Losang Chogyen One of Namgyal Monastery's precious monks, Ven. Pema Losang Chogyen passed away [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Interview With Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche Short Bio: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche was born near Lhasa in central Tibet in 1951. When 18 [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. "Health Through Balance" with the Ancient Tibetan Philosophy of Medicine   A line of Herbal Teas from a Tibetan Doctor by Dr. Kalsang Shak, [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. There is a another Tibet-related film in the making: The Jexv in the Lotus, inspired by Rodger Kamenetz’s book. The story, as told by […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Head Lineage Master of the Bon Religion His Holiness Lungtok Tenpa’i Nyima's Visit to the U.S.A.   His Holiness Lungtok Tenpa’i Nyima, head of [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. 1996 Manx Rimdu Contest Winner’s Story by Geoff Biggs This most exciting adventure started with me entering a drawing when I ordered some books […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. When you put up prayer flags to bring success, if you put them up on the wrong astrological dates [paden tharivo], you will continuously […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Translated, edited and introduced by Glenn H. Mullin200 pp. #RESIYO$ 16.95 May This collection of readings on the six yogas contains important texts on […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Enthronement: The Recognition of the Reincarnate Masters of Tibet and the Himalayas By Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye Translated and introduced by Ngawang Zangpo Preface Kalu Rinpoche [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Gala Khamba demonstrating his art. An array of Zagyel rugs. Zagyel Studio in Woodstock, NY. by David McCarthy Getting to know master weaver Gala […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Crowds lined his route, waving his portrait and Tibetan snow lion flags. A huge portrait of him was suspended from the ceiling of the […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Precious Garland of the Supreme Path commentary by Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche translated by Lama Yeshe Gyamtso ed. by Laura Roth & David McCarthy […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Ven. Bhikshuni Tenzin Yeshe (Mary Teal Coleman) In recent years, especially due to interest of both laypeople and ordained Tibetan Buddhists in the […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Jeff Cox, Snow Lion Publications My dear brothers, we are already one, but we imagine that we are not. And what we have […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Shechen Rabjam Rinpoche will be in America to attend the anniversary ceremonies for Khyentse Rinpoche in Boulder, Colorado. He will also teach in New […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Gail Birnbaum, Snow Lion From July 25-27, His Holiness the Dalai Lama visited Bloomington, Indiana to lay the cornerstone for the Tsong Kha […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. trans., ed. and intro. by Glenn H. Mullin 276 pp., #TSSIYO $18.95 September Anyone who has read more than a few books on Tibetan […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Tibetan Teachings of Garab Dorje, First Dzogchen Master trans. & ed. by John Reynolds foreword by Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche 389 pp. #GOLE $18.95 [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The following teaching was given in response to a two-part question presented during Lama Lodu Rinpoche’s visit to Taos, New Mexico, earlier this year. […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Tenzin Palmo is a Buddhist nun, originally from England, who first visited India in 1964. She was trained in the Drukpa-Kagyu tradition of […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Ven. Thubten Chodron …As Buddhist nuns, you are now participating in the evolution of a Buddhism for a new time, a time when […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Secret Life and Songs of the Lady Yeshe Tsogyel by Keith Dowman illustrations by Eva van Dam 379 pp., #SKDA $18.95 Yeshe Tsogyel, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Bodhisattva's Ordeal: An interview with Ven. Palden Gyatso, Tibet's longest-held political prisoner by Victoria Huckenpahter in Chinese-run prisons where. . . pain is [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Pittsburgh Friends of Tibet is entering into the final phase of their Katsel Medical Dispensary project. They need to raise an additional $8000 to […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Power of Nonviolence A Conference with H.H. the Dalai Lama, Social Advocates and Front-line Activists The long awaited Peacemaking: the Power of Nonviolonce […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Creation of Tashi Choling Nunnery by Mary PernalOctober 1996 Mary: Anita Tenzin Palmo, you are committed to building a center for Buddhist nuns. […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche envisioned his activity in the West to consist of producing Dharma Art, establishing a Drubta (a site for 3-year retreats), and […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Please note that Snow Lion Publications no longer offers books by Geshe Kelsang Gyatso or other Tharpa products. See letter from Sera Je Monastery [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sometimes, in the space of the sky, there is bliss; in the state without extremes or center, there is bliss. Sometimes, in the depth […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Interview with Namgyal student Scott Palmer Snow Lion’s Jesse Townsley interviewed Scott Palmer to discover what it’s like being a Westerner studying at Namgyal […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1997 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibet  At the Movies 1997 brought the release of two major films on Tibet: Kundun and Seven Years in Tibet. Kundun 'the presence of a [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Constructed in Poolesville, MD On November 30, 1995 an Enlightenment Stupa, built on the grounds of the Kunzang Palyul Choling monastery in Poolesville, MD […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. From May 1 to June 30, Kunzang Palyul Choling will host Khenpo Tsewang Gyatso, who will teach the second semester of KPC’s newly formed […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.E. Luding Khen Rinpoche To Teach in North America Luding Khenchen Rinpoche Jamyang Nyima (b. 1931), Head Abbot of Ngor Monastery — the 75th [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche A Remarkable Bonpo Master By Dr. James Manganiello   The Beginnings of a Bönpo Master Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche photo [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Traditional Account of Tibet’s Golden Age by Sakyapa Sonam Gyaltsen, translated by McComas Taylor and Lama Choedak Yuthok 315 pp., 16 line drawings, […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind by B. Alan Wallace 227 pp. #CHRE $15.95 Alan Wallace was a Tibetan Buddhist monk for […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Khensur Rinpoche's Arrival Enriches Namgyal Institute's Buddhist Studies Program With the April arrival in Ithaca, New York, of Khensur Rinpoche (Geshe Wangdak), the former [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche140 pp. #EXPAEN $12.95 The vow to perfect oneself in order to perfect others is called the thought of enlightenment, or […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. TULKU URGYEN RINPOCHE(1920-1996) by Lama Sherab Dorje Oh Precious Teacher, with you has gone the best part of me but with me remains the […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Khensur Rinpoche Khensur Rinpoche was born in 1934 in Kham, eastern Tibet and, at the age of ten, entered Ba Zingon Monastery in Kham. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Arunachal Pradesh and Assam are two insulated states in the northeastern region of India. Today among the numerous indigenous peoples that live there, the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ligmincha Institute: Bonpo Dzogchen Teachings with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche   Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche is an accomplished lama of the Bön tradition who resided in [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Chí_gyal Namkhai Norbu ed. by Adriano Clemente trans. by John Shane 150pp., 5 line drawingsISBN 1-55939-057-3 $12.95 Chí_gyal Namkhai Norbu is well-known for […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Ven. Tenzin Yeshe In the Summer edition of Snow Lion’s Newsletter, I reported some details regarding the Bhikshuni ordination in which I participated […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In the 18th century Dip-Tse-Chok-Ling Monastery was established by Yongzin Yeshi Gyaltsen, tutor to H. H. the 8th Dalai Lama, a few kilometers south […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. China's Buddha Complex by Pico Iyer New York Times, December 3, 1995 NARA, Japan The choosing of divine leaders is seldom left to atheists. [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Ven. Gyatrul Rinpoche 170 pp., 19 b&w photosISBN 1-55939-055-7 $14.95 Generating the Deity offers a detailed presentation of the generation stage practice of […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Kelsang Wangmo, a Tibetan woman living in Australia, was one of only nine Tibetans permitted by the Chinese to participate in the 1995 Beijing […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On Thanksgiving day Trulshig Rinpoche, the closest lama to the previous Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, announced that he had recognized the youngest son of Chokling […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche: Khyentse Yangsi Rinpoche Also know as Ugyen Tenzin Jigme Lhundrup Above left: Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, who passed away [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dear Colleagues: On May 14, 1995, His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized Gendun Choekyi Nyima as the 11th Panchen Lama of Tibet. This extremely […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In an auspiciusous and unexpected occurence, His Holiness Pedma Norbu (Penor) Rinpoche offered a body relic of Terton Migyur Dorje to Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Mary Teal Coleman (Ven. Tenzin Yeshe) In August 1994, thirteen fellow female Tibetan Buddhist monastics and I were given Bhikshuni vows by Ven. […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. Orgyen Kusum Lingpa Teaches in America by Victoria Huckenpahler His bulldog face can vary its expression from wrath to radiant compassion to childlike […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Edited, by Karma Lekshe Tsomo 180 pp. #BUAMWO $12.95 Available now. The Buddha’s path to human transformation declares women and men equally capable of […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. trans, by Dr. Barry Clark foreword by H.H. the Dalai Lama 250 pp. #QUATI $22.95 I am happy that after more than ten years […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. From the conservationist point of view, 1995, the year of the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Tibetan Autonomous Region, was an absolute […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Kalu Rinpoche Returns To the Bay Area by Deborah Price Janke On a clear Friday morning, August 12,1995, eight auspicious symbols were drawn on [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Nyoshul Khenpo Rinpoche trans. & ed. by Lama Surya Das 150 pp. #NAGRPE $14.95 The following excerpt from Natural Great Perfection was taken […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Studies in Genre ed. by Jos Ignac Cabezn and Roger R. Jackson Essays in honor of Geshe Lhundrup Sopa 530 pp. #TILI $29.95, #TILIC […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.E. Kalu Rinpoche and V.V. Bokar Rinpoche Vsit Tucson On July 9 and 10, over 400 people from Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Dr. James Manganiello Geshe Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche, director of the Bon Children’s Home at the principal Bon monastery in Dolaiji, India, established the […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. I congratulate photogiapher Bill Warren and author Nanci Hoetzlein Rose for their efforts. -The Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, from the foreword by […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Nyingthig Yab Zhi empowennents will be offered by Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche at Rigdzin Ling, Chagdud Gonpa Foundation’s main center, located in Junction City, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Teaching by Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche Tulku Sang-ngag Rinpoche is currently visiting Chagdud Gonpa Foundatimi’s main center, Rigdzin Ling, in northern California, to guide […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. As a result of the Chinese invasion of Tibet and subsequent wide-spread destruction, the survival of many important Buddhist teachings is in great danger. […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An intervieni with Jeanne Kristel by Janet Greene, M.D. SINCE 1970, Jeanne Kristel has been studying and practicing Tibetan Buddhism. She has been painting […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jamgon Kongtrul Lodr Tay Translated and edited by the International Translation committee of Kunkhyab Choling founded by V.V. Kalu Rinpoch 301 pp., #MYWO $19.95 […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1996 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Thubten Chodron I began hearing rumors the morning of Sunday, October 8th that nuns were going to debate in the courtyard in front […]

 

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In the summer of 1995 His Holiness the Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, will give a major Buddhist teaching […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. Orgyen Ku-Sum Lingpa Like a lightning bolt that illuminates mind’s very essence, His Holiness Ku-Sum Lingpa’s powerful realization awakens the listener to new […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. INTERVIEW WITH LAMA THARCHIN RINPOCHE Rinpoche, can you tell us something about your activities here in the West? The last time I saw my [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Major lineage holders of the Drukpa Kagyu school met in November in Kathmandu under the auspices of the Drukpa Kagyu Heritage Foundation to begin […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Daniel Cozort To give you a feel for Highest Yoga Tantra, the have included the following excerpt from Part 3, The Six Levels [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama translated by Glenn H. Mullin 237 pp. #PAEN $14.95 This new edition of a foundational teaching by the Dalai Lama […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama Appoints Ven. Khensur Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche (Geshe Wangdak) As Head Teacher and Abbot at Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Jennifer Bimbaum The monks of Namgyal Monastery Instilute of Buddhist Studies, Ithaca, perform a variety of ritual and sacred arts for the community, [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. teaching Tantra & Dzogchen as a couple. Empowerments of Yeshe Tsogyel / Padmasambhava and Machig Labdron, open retreats, workshops. New York February 14-March 7 […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Established in 1973 in Pahala, Hawaii by the Nechung Rinpoche, the grand lama of Nechung Monastery in Lhasa and Dharamsala, the temple hosts many […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dear Friends, We are a group of twenty-five nuns of Vietnamese, American, and European origin, studying and practicing under the guidance of Zen Master […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Center for Teachings & Long-term Retreats Tara Mandala is a retreat center located in SW Colorado. It was founded in late 1993 by Tsultrim […]

The Eighth Situpa Tenpa'i Nyinchay on the Third Gyalwa Karmapa Rangjung Dorje's "Aspiration Prayer of Mahāmudrā of Definitive Meaning"   The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by The Eight Situpa [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. (March 25-April 25) This 4-week program of study abroad in Dharamsala, India and will be of value to beginners and advanced students alike and […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Incomparable Dharma Lord of Tibet Now look! Milarepa said, and hoisted the back of his robe, revealing the cheeks of his buttocks, all […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. International Conference on Buddhist Women From August 1 to 7, 1995, women from all around the world will gather in Leh, Ladakh, in northern […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Statement From His Holiness the Dalai Lama On the Reincarnation of the Panchen Lama Today is the auspicious day when the Buddha first gave [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibetan Women Refugees Documentary Media Project Documentary producers Vanessa Smith and Roslyn Dauber are seeking sponsors to enable completion of the video Tibetan Women [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Since the time of the Buddha, some individuals have been called to conunit deeply to the Dharma by offering their lives through the renunciation […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   The North American Seat of the Personal Monastery of H.H. the Dalai Lama   GIFT OF LAND LAUNCHES NAMGYAL RETREAT CENTER DEVELOPMENT EFFORT [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   by Kristine Paknys, Joan Scott and Miriam Zehavi   Geshe Khenrab Topgyal Gajam   On Monday October 4, 1993, probably in the early [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   From the Human Rights Desk, Central Tibetan Administration, Dharamshala, Dec. 22, 1993   Since spontaneous resistance to Chinese rule erupted in Tibet in [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ghadong Monastery is one of the three oldest monasteries in Tibet established prior to the foundation in the fifteenth century of the three great […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Reviving A Non-Sectarian Buddhist Tradition of Tibet: Ris Med Theckchog Namdol Ling Monastery Rebuilding Project by Lelung Tulku Rinpoche XI   His Eminence 11th Lelung [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City will inaugurate in April its first permanent galleries dedicated to the display of the arts […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Jonathan Landaw & Andy Weber Illustrations by Andy Weber Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice answers the need for a clear and [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On February 12, during Tibetan New Year, Snow Lion Publications celebrated the opening of its new location and retail store. Nearly 100 people from […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An Appeal from Tibet House, New Delhi, and The Foundation for Universal Responsibility, New Delhi, India His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in a booklet […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The following is an excerpt from chapter four of The Four Noble Truths By Ven. Lobsang Gyatso After his enlightenment, the Buddha taught the Four [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by H.H. the Dalai Lama As the twentieth century draws to a close, we find that the world has grown smaller. The world’s people […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Nawang Khechog is one of Tibet’s foremost contemporary musicians. He is a Tibetan-born Australian citizen and now an American resident. Since China took over […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Emerging Saga of Tatanka Changlochen Rinpoche by Steven McFadden In a curious parallel of fiction and fact, just as Bernardo Bertolucci’s new film […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Gyeltsap on Aryadeva’s Four Hundred According to Gyel-tsap Darma-rin-chen, Aryadeva’s Four Hundred Stanzas was written to explain how, according to Nagarjuna, the practice of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Rinpoche has been teaching in the USA since August and has been very well-received. Here is the remainder of his schedule: Oct. 6-10: Milarepa […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Lisa Leghorn Where am I flying? Chagdud Rinpoche asked someone in his dream, as he took an airplane to an unknown destination. America, [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra Iniiation from December 11 to 19 in Barcelona, Spain. Although the Kalachakra Tantra is meant […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. trans. & intro. by Ngawang Zangpo ISBN 1-559394)29-8 255 pp., $15.95 The Kagyu and Nyingma traditions of Himalayan tantric Buddhism require a long period […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. DIF is working with other Buddhist Groups in the San Francisco area to collect books for educational programs in Tibet, Bhutan, India and Nepal. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1995 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by John Powers 350 pp. #INTIBU $18.95 [The following is the author’s introduction to the book.] At dawn in Dharamsala, as the sun rises […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Following the Kalachakra Initiation in Sikkim last April, His Holiness the Dalai Lama asked people to begin reciting the mantra of Guru Padmasambhava, Om [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo Snow Lion Publications346 pp., $14.95 Reprinted from Religious StudiesReview, January 1993Reviewed by Janice D. Willis,Wesleyan University This valuable collection […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Pacific Region Yeshe Nyingpo, Chagdud Gompa Foundation, Vajradhatu International and Kunzang Odsal Palyul Changchub Choling, as well as other sponsors, are pleased to announce […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Mark Elliott In 1980 His Holiness the XVI Gyalwa Karmapa came to the Baca Grande, a large estate in the remote San Luis […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Friday Harbor, Washington offers for sale individually cast porcelain bas-relief plaques of the Long-life White Tara deity. All proceeds will benefit the Sakya KachSd […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Kyabje Pema Norbu Rinpoche On April 23,1993, His Holiness the Dalai Lama confirmed Kyabje Palyul Dubwang Pema Norbu Rinpoche as the new head of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Lama Sherab Dorje, representative of His Holiness Kalu Rinpoche at Kagyu Ling in Burgundy, France, has announced the founding of a Buddhist […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A SYMPOSIUM AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON, NOVEMBER 1993 Dharma Friendship Foundation (a non-profit organization) and The University of Washington Department of Psychology are […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On July 23, 1993 Lama Yeshe jporje Rinpoche, the Dalai Lama’s weather-controller, passed on. The folkwmg story was written by L.B. Grotte in memory […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, one of the heads of the Drikung Kagyu lineage, plans to tour the […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Now Available! by William A. Magee and Elizabeth S. Napper, Jeffrey Hopkins, General Editor. In collaboration with: Ngawang Thondup Narkyid, Geshe Thupten Jinpa, Kunsang […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The beautiful Bakror Tibetan Buddhist Temple and monastery is situated close to the place where, over 2,500 years ago, Buddha Shakyamuni spent six years […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Teardropin Chenrezig's Eye Article written by Victoria Huckenpahler His Holiness The Dalai Lama XIV, Tucson, AR circa de 1994 H.H. The Dalai Lama [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Losel Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center announces the arrival of a new resident teacher, the Venerable Jampa Rinpoche from Drepung Loseling Monastery in India. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Padma bSam-yas Ling Since 1984, at the behest of H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche, Khenchen Palden Sherab Rinpoche and his brother Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche have […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness will be spending several months touring the Americas, giving teachingsespecially on the Fivefold Path of Mahamudra, which is one of the main […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Is Enlightenment Possible? Dharmakirti and rGyal tshab rje on Knowledge, Rebirth, No-Self and Liberation by Roger Jackson   Is Enlightenment Possible? is an exploration [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by H.H. Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche 120 pp. $12.95 Kyabje Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s remarkable life came to an end in 1991. He was one of […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. From April 14 to 29, 1994, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit the United States. The tour will begin in Hawaii, then move […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1994 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. New Altar and Traditional Teaching Seat at Namgyal Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies in Ithaca, New York was founded in 1992.  After 18 [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. New Book on Dzogchen: Teachings on the Kunzang Nying-tig by Shardza Tashi Gyaltsen The Teachings of the Progressive Great Perfection called the Heart Drops […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Jamie Kempton Columbia News Service NEW YORK-Batsaihan Purveegiin didn’t recognize the artistic talent that lay in his hands until he almost lost the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Center of Study for Tibetan Religion & Culture with a Focus on the Indigenous Bön Religion of Tibet Geshe Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche, Director of [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Marina Kenin-Lopsan translated by Bill LeGallee Introduction by Molly McGinn and Gary Wintz The lost land of Tannu Tuva, an area the size […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Washington, DC, Oct. 19-Mongolia is an ancient land which has always held a special interest for me. This is mostly due to the feet […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Preserve & Promote the Teachings of Buddhism in our Ancient Land: Help the Monasteries of Mongolia This is an appeal to all friends of [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dr. Finckh was one of the first Western doctors to deeply study and write about Tibetan medicine. She was eighty years old when she […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Ven. Thubten Chodron will lead a month-long retreat on the gradual path to enlightenment June 18July 15, 1993. To register or for information, […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Suzanne Alvarez has been working for Snow Lion for three years. However, even before she became an employee, Snow Lion had been an important […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Rinchen Dharlo, the representative of H.H. the Dalai Lama in N. America asked us to reprint the following talk by His Holiness which was […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The reincarnation of the late Khyabje Dudjom Rimpoche (Jig-dral Yeshe Dorje), supreme head of the Nyingmapa School, has been officially recognized by the Wisdom […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. An Interview with Lodu Rinpoche This interview with Venerable Lama Lodu Rinpoche was given on April 14, 1993 shortly after he returned from the [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In spring of 1992, when rumours of the discovery of H.H. the 17TH KARMAPA started circulating, the first reaction of many was joy Although […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ancient WisdomTraining the Mind in the GreatWay What Color is Your Mind ANCIENT WISDOM Nyingma Teachings of Dream Yoga, Meditation and Transformation by Gyatrul […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Dorje Yudon YuthokEdited by Michael Harlin Snow Lion Publications 330 pp. $14.95 Reprinted from Journal of Asian Studies, February 1993 Reviewed by Marcia […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibetan Nuns Project: Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institute The Tibetan Nuns Project was initiated in Dharamsala, India, in 1987 as a centralized entity for [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jig-me Ling-pa, the exponent of Dzog-pa Ch’en-po Long-ch’en Nyingtig, provides the required preliminary for the practice of Dzog-ch’en in a short liturgical prayer called […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Join Barbara Upton, Director of the Jacques MarchaisTibetan Museum, lor a 14 – day tour of Central Tibet.Optional extension for the adventurous to seldom […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Photographic Exhibition Mustang is one of the few areas in the Nepal Himalaya that is still relatively untouched by the outside world. It […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. At the request of Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, the spiritual director of Kunzang Palyul Choling (KPC), the entire Dudjom treasures cycle of revealed teachings will […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Kalachakra Temple in St. Petersburg was built in 1915 to fulfill prophetic visions of the 13th Dalai Lama (1876-1933). In fact it was […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Photo: Will Cross Samye Ling Tibetan Centre has purchased Holy Island, situated off the west coast of the Scottish mainland in the Firth of […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On the 7 th of June, 1992, when Situ Rinpoche and Gyaltsap Rinpoche arrived in Dharamsala, His Holiness the Dalai Lama was on a […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Excerpt from the Introduction In our search for the meaning of life, we may overlook the fact that life doesn’t necessarily have any meaning […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. High above Drigung Monastery, the trail levels off onto a meadow where several small chortens, hundreds of snapping prayer flags, and a twelve-meter circle […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s fall visit to the United States has been cancelled. His Holiness was to have visited New York, Kentucky, Stanford […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Two New Books on Shamatha Meditation Snow Lion is pleased to announce the publication of two new books on shamatha meditation in die Tibetan […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. LAMA THARCHIN RINPOCHE Teachings by Rinpoche according to the Nyingma tradition will be held in Seattle, Oct. 30–Nov.9 Teachings on Guru Yoga Oct. 31, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dharma Friendship Foundation is pleased to announce that beloved teacher Venerable Gen Lamrimpa will return to Seattle in August. His schedule so far includes […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Ven. Lama Chhoje Rinpoche is a lineage holder of both the Nyingma and the Kagyu traditions of Vajrayana Buddhism. His autumn 1992 teachings […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalia Lama and H.H. Dilgo Khentse Rinpoche. Photo: Bill Warren The Jewel Mountain, a fifty-eight minute film, presents the Tibetan tradition of [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. At the end of August, H.H. Sakya Trizin, Head of the Sakya Order, granted approval for the request to open a Dharma Center in […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Khamtrul Rinpoche is the fourth incarnation in a lineage of scholars and saints from eastern Tibet. He is a scholar, meditation teacher, and ritual […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Snow Lion extends its best wishes to His Holiness the XVIIth Gyalwang Karmapa, Ugyen Drodul Trinley Dorje, upon his enthronement at Tolung Tsurpu Monastery, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Jacqueline Nalli, Rigpa Dorje Foundation His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche’s pure view and one-pointed perseverance to benefit all beings gave rise to the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Plans have been announced for His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, to visit Arizona in September 1993. The 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Reprinted from Dzamling Kunchab, Newsletter of Kalu Rinpoche’s East Coast Centers The Seventeenth Gyalwahg Karmapa Eight-year-old Ugyen Tinley was formally enthroned as the Seventeenth […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Namkhai Norbu Review by Diane Shainberg Reprinted from Tricycle: The Buddhist Review$14.95 Snow Lion Publications Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1993 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Review of Tibetan Arts of Love by Ellen Pearlman reprinted fromThe Shambhala Sun. $14.95. Snow Lion Publications. When I heard about this book, I […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Gina HalpernReviewed by Whitney Stewart Through exquisitely detailed and culturally sensitive drawings, Gina Halpern creates a charming full-color picture book for young readers. […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In 1959 when the Tibetan people rose up against communist oppression, the revolt was ruthlessly crushed forcing many thousands of Tibetans to flee to […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. With the completion of his six-year term as Ganden Tripa, holder of the throne of Je Tsong Kha Pa, His Eminence Jampal Zhenphen of […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. It is vitally important that the people who are concerned about saving Tibetan culture know about the key issues and do what they can […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dakini Simhamukha Tsultrim Allione, author of Women of Wisdom, will give a retreat and teaching on the practice of Dakini Simhamukha in northern California […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Study At Drepung Monastery Gomang College of Drepung Monastic University in south India now provides a special opportunity for Western monks to undertake traditional [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The 1991 Kalachakra Initiation in New York marked the beginning of the Tibet Center’s program to establish and promote the teachings of the Kalachakra […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Land of Medicine Buddha is a new centre for alternative healing, psychic and somatic, created by Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche, to train individuals and […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The School Project: Parents of school children are concerned that training be given in ethics and values. In the fall of 1992 we will […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Phowa is the practice of transfering consciousness at the time of death. This course will be given Jan. 21-30 in New York City and […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. TRANSLATING BUDDHISM FROM TIBETAN: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE TIBETAN LITERARY LANGUAGE AND THE TRANSLATION OF BUDDHIST TEXTS FROM TIBETAN by Joe B. Wilson, Jr. […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. How The Cyclone’ Came to the West by Mardie Junkins Once there lived a family in the village of Joephu, in the Palrong valley […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Kalachakra Medal issued by the Paris Mint commemorates the past, present, and future Kalachakra initiations conferred by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. New Book from Snow Lion Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light, by Namkhai Norbu. Edited by Michael Katz. 160 pp., $12.95, available […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Eminence is the next head of the Gelukpa school of Tibetan Buddhism. A very highly realized teacher, he is presently leading the Sacred […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. According to tradition, King Chandrabhadra of Shambala requested Sakyamuni Buddha for a teaching that would enable him to attain enlightenment in this life without […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Celia Wright Without the Mongols there might be no Dalai Lama today, in name at least. The lineage of the Dalai Lama has […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness will teach on Shantideva’s Bodhisattvacharyavatara from October 23 through 27th, 1992, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. This teaching provides an important […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The 17th incarnation of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa has been found and recognized by the regents and incarnate lamas of the Kagyu lineage […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1992 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Monks of Namgyal Monastery in Dharamsala. Institute of Buddhist Studies Ithaca, New York Namgyal Monastery is establishing a branch monastery in the United States, […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Atisha Dipamkara Shrijñana (982-1054) Atisha—a Great Indian Master and Scholar According to Sakya tradition, the great Indian Buddhist saint, Atisha, was traveling through Tibet [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Dennis Oliver and Jeffrey Schoening The bestowal of the Khon lineage Lam Dre teachings in Nepal by His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya was […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jetsun Sakya Center invites Buddhists of all traditions to receive the Vajrakilaya Empowerment of the Sermon Long Lineage in grand form from H.H. Sakya […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. OCTOBER 1991 NEW YORK CITY The Tibet Center has the great honor of sponsoring a rare and historic program that will take place during […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Lama Kunga Rinpoche WEALTH TREASURE VASES The tradition of the Wealth Treasure Vase is a very ancient one. The Vases were very well […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. $1 Million Loan Fund Ready to Lend; Handicraft Company Set for Imports by Richard Weingarten The Tibetan Economic Development Project began in 1987. The […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Machig Lapdron. by Tsultrim Allione The Chod practice was first taught by Machig Lapdron, a renowned Tibetan yogini of the 11th century. In this [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Jamgon Mipham; Translated Edited by Jay Goldberg Mo: Tibetan Divination System Forward by H.H. Sakya Trizin The system here, compiled by the great [...]The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lopon Tenzin Namdak Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche photo by Dereck Camacho by Tuula Saarikoski Lopon Tenzin Namdak is the principal Master of the Bon [...]

The Venerable Lama Soktse Rinpoche will be visiting California during September and October to give Dzogchen teachings and empowerments from the Dudjom Ter Sar lineage and the terma lineage of His Eminence Drukpa Yongdzin Rinpoche. Soktse Rinpoche is a yogi who has spent most of his life on retreat. When Rinpoche makes a prayer, there […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In Honor of the Year of Tibet To give Phowa Courses in United States and Canada Phowa is the Tibetan Buddhist method which allows […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ayang Tulku Rinpoche (born 1942) Ayang Tulku Rinpoche A Khampa, he was born into a nomadic family in eastern Tibet following the appearance of [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Respected. Elder and Teacher The Bonpo people hold the original tradition and culture of Tibet. Rinpoche Tenzin Namdak is the Lopon (Head Teacher) of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Tara Project was created in 1990 to help care for Tibet’s refugees living in India and Nepal. Combining Tibet’s Buddhist tradition of compassion […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Mary Pernal The newly opened Karmapa International Institute of Buddhist Studies, located just south of New Delhi, completed its first academic year this […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Jacqueline Nalli, Rigpe Dorje Foundation In precise accordance with the predictions of the second Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, Khyentse Oser, the present and third […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. OPEN HEART, CLEAR MINDby Thubten Chodron Snow Lion Publications $9.95Reprinted from Yoga Journal, JulyAugust 1991 As the Dalai Lama says in his foreword, this […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Geshe Tenzin Wangyal (of the Bonpo Lineage) When one gets interested in a teaching, it is important to discover why one is doing […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. SOVIET BUDDHISTS GIVE HIS HOLINESS THE MOST JOYOUS RECEPTION EVER by Gary Wintz The sun has never shown brighter for Soviet Buddhists. For three […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In descriptions of Buddhism and Buddhists, monks have figured prominently and a wealth of detailed information is available on their way of life. The [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. HIGHEST YOGA TANTRA, by Daniel Cozort 192 pp. #SLBKHYT $12.95 (see Religion section) For anyone interested in practicing Kalachakra, this book is a great […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. THE FOURTEENTH DALAI LAMA PORTRAITS Because of the great demand for photos of the Dalai Lama, we offer full-color portraits suitable for gifts […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Teaching in France, Summer 1990 The northern ranges of the French Alps provided the setting for the Rigpa International Summer Retreat, held this year […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Oral Instructions of Jig-me Gyal-way Nyu-gu on the Preliminary Practices of Dzog-chen Long-ch’en Nying-tig, The Highest Buddhist Doctrine, Expounded by Kun-k’yen Rig-dzin Jig-me […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Kalachakra Initiation, Sarnath, December 1990 -æMahayana teachings, Dec. 24-28: The Precious Garland of Nagarjuna -æKalachakra Ritual Dance, Dec. 28, monks of the Namgyal Monastery […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. 3/24 Boston, MA: Conference at Harvard Medical School: Mind/Science: A Dialogue between East and West. Contact: 617432-1525. 3/26 Ithaca, NY: Public lecture at Cornell […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Geshe Kelsang has prepared a large number of books for publication. Those already in print are: Meaningful to Behold A commentary to Shantideva’s Guide […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Lama Kalsang Gyaltsen and members of Sakya Phuntsok Ling are delighted to an-nounce that His Holiness the Sakya Trizin has consented to […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey was born in a small town called Yar-kyag, in the Tre-hor District of Kham, which was largely a farming community during […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Edited by Karma Lekshe Tsomo Snow Lion Publications, 1988. Review by Ellen Sidor, reprinted from Primary Point, Fall 1990 The proceedings of the First […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The complete cycle of empowerments for the treasures of the great Nyingma lama Dudjom Lingpa and selected empowerments for the treasures of His Holiness […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.     Ven. Geshe Khenrab Gajam wished to support the spread of dharma and helped start the Gaden Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Monastery and Retreat [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Shortly after construction of the Potala Palace in Lhasa began, an incarnation of the great translator Variocana was born into the ancestral family of […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Work in progress. The sangha of Kunzang Palyul Choling, a Buddhist center for study and meditation in the Nyingma tradition, invite you to share […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lama Tharchin Rinpoche is a Tibetan Ngakpa (yogi) and meditation master of Vajrayana Buddhism. He is the tenth lineage holder of the Repkong Ngakpas, […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In June 1990, the abbot of Drepung Loseling Monastery, Venerable Rizong Tulku Rin- poche, made his first trip to the West under the auspices […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Deva Loka, a group of Ayya Khema’s students who have organized to bring her teachings to the United States, is pleased to announce the […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sacred dance has been cultivated as a treasure in the East for millenia. In the early Vajrayana Buddhist monasteries of Orissa (500-700 A.D.) there […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Golden Lineage Treasury Translated by Khenpo Konchog GyaltsenEdited by Victoria HuckenpahlerForthcoming from Snow Lion May 1991 $12.95 No one is insincere in his […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1991 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The following excerpt is an extract from the chapter on Death and Impermanence  from H.H. The Dalai Lama's The Path to Bliss, now published [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Snow Lion Publications has been established to protect and further Tibet’s great religious and philosophic traditions. Although this rich cultural heritage is threatened within […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. As we complete this issue of the newsletter, we are reflecting on the fact that Snow Lion has now completed its tenth year of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A song silenced. . . in its home. Since their invasion of Tibet, the Chinese have suppressed the rich traditions of Tibetan music, dance, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Mrs. Dorje Yudon Yuthok, third from left, ca. 1938. By Mrs. Dorje Yuthok. 330 pp., photos, glossary. Preface by Tenzin N. Teihong. Foreword by […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Tale of Two Lamas:  Gyatrul Rinpoche and Yangthang Tulku at Dhomang Monastery   It is said that, at the time of the rebirth of [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. May All Be Auspicious: the Nuns of Lobsering By Prema Dasara Om Tashi Dondrup! The crisp morning air sparkled with their shouts as the [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. One of the exciting books on our fell list is by an American Tibetan Buddhist nun, Thubten Chodron. It is a practical introduction to […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. International Association of Buddhist Women Sakyadhita (Daughters of the Buddha) is an alliance of women devoted to the practice of the Buddha’s teachings. This […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   'Exploring the Mandala' at Cornell University For the past two years the maroon-robed Tibetan Buddhist monk, Pema Losang Chogyen, from Namgyal Monastery of [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Chhoje Rinpoche is a reincarnated Tibetan Buddhist Lama and an Oracle. He was recognized by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Karmapa as […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Lama Khenpo Palden Sherab RinpocheVen. Lama Khenpo Tsewang Dongyal Rinpoche In the eighth century, the Buddhist teachings were carried from India to Tibet […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, established by H.H. the Dalai Lama in 1986 in Karnataka State, India, currently houses 35 young nuns, some recently arrived […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Drepung Loseling Monastery Temple (Karnataka - India), Photo by François Zeller License -https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en 1416 Tibet Drepung Monastery was established in Tibet in 1416 by [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Over the past few years since his departure from Dhomang, Yangthang Tulku has received coundess letters from the people, monks and tulkus of Dhomang […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibet House has the great honor of announcing that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has consented to offer the Kalachakra Initiation in New York […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Kevin Ellis Free Press Staff Writer MIDDLEBURYIn an American hockey rink jammed with eager con. jss, the Dalai Lama said Saturday chat compassion, […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Lori Campbell Free Press Staff Writer Scrunching his eyes and laughing in a high-pitched hee-hee-hee, the Dalai Lama leader of 14 million Buddhists […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Art of Mask Making By Pema Losang Chogyen The mask-making tradition is one of the oldest existing Tibetan art forms. A great variety [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Whitney Stewart writes fiction and non-fiction for children. She has been a children’s librarian and a tutor of English, French, creative writing, and children’s […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Practice and Theory of Tibetan Buddhism By Geshe Lhundup Sopa & Prof. Jeffrey Hopkins This recent publication is a cornerstone of Buddhismit is a […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche The Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche taught on The Roots of Tibetan Buddhist Practice at the Gaden Choling Centre in [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The establishment of Rigpe Dorje Institute and Pullahari Retreat Center are the inspiration of H.E. Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche, one of the four Principal Lineage […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Formerly Known as Naljorma - the Nun's Project Virtually all Tibetan nuns in India are either refugees or the daughters of refugees. Conditions in [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Tibetan Tradition of Recognizing Reincarnate Lamas Although the original meaning of the term Nirmanakaya (Tib. sprul-sku, pronounced tulku) refers to the Emanation Body [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. As I always say, every one of us has a responsibility. So we must each take that responsibility and try to contribute our own [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. It is of the greatest simplicity. It is what is. Dzogchen, which is beyond conceptions and transcends both grasping and letting go, is the [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. My first exposure to the subject of Yantra Yoga came through the master teachers Dudjom Rinpoche, who left his body in 1987, and Lama […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By H. H. the Dalai Lama & Galen Rowell In the opinion of the Snow Lion editors, this is one of the most important […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Œæ The VIII Chhoje Rinpochc is a reincarnated Lama and an Oraclc. He was recognized by H.H. Dudjom Rinpoche and H.H. Karmapa as the […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Of all the monasteries of Tibet, Namgyal Monastery is unique. As the personal monastery of the Dalai Lamas, it is nonsectarian and responsible for […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit the United States and Canada beginning September 12, 1990. He will join a distinguished group of international […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Lama Zopa will be in the US in September. Here is his schedule: Sept. 6-7 NYC, Transforming Problems, Robvn Brentano, 609-921-0445. Sept. 8-9 NYC, […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Policy of Kindness   Sidney Pibum and other staff of Snow Lion Publications have compiled and edited a wonderful book about the Dalai [...]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A concise and practical commentary on two essential texts: Geshe Langri Tangpa’s Eight Verses of Thought Training and Togmey Zangpo’s The Thirty-Seven Bodhisattva Practices. […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibet House has the great honor of announcing that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has consented to offer the Kalachakra Initiation in New York […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Organized by lite Asian Art Museum of San Francisco and Tibet House New York, Wisdom and Compassion: The Sacred Art of Tibet is scheduled […]

The following article is from the Summer, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Inspired by her two daughters, her Swedish origins and a predilection for the symbolism and spiritualism of the East, Marianne Rydvald creates huge fanciful […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, has accepted an invitation from Cornell University, located in Ithaca, New York, to be their 1991 […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Starting January 10, 1991, Kalachakra teachings and retreat will be held on the premises of the Root Institute. Places are limited. The retreat will […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. MERIDIAN TRUST FILMS Available Snow Lion! Autumn 1990 DZOGCHEN IN DAILY BEHAVIOR, 1 hr. 30 min., $62 (1 tape) THE DZOGCHEN RITE, 1 hr., […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Tsenten Samdup Sarnath, a small Indian town, 11 kilometers outside Varnasi, in early December witnessed the largest ever gathering of Tibetan reincarnated lamas. […]

 

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by His Holiness the Dalai Lama It is necessary for us to familiarize with and get used to good attitudes, but our habituation to […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Mexico City, July 2, 1989. During a very successful first trip to Latin America His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet opened Casa Tibet […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. SAKYA ARCHIVES The documentation of the oral transmissions of Tibetan masters goes back over 1000 years as disciples would take notes in groups and […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A four-foot high statue of Yeshe Tsogyal has been sculpted at the Padma Amrita center in Spokane. Making the statue was a unique group […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Panchen Lama Passes Away in Tibet The Tenth Panchen Lama, Tenzin Tinlay Jigme Choekyi Wangchuk (1938-1989)   The Tenth Panchen Lama, Tenzin Tinlay Jigme [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. June 19, 1895-June 5, 1989 Although Marco Pallis was born in Liverpool of Greek parents, it was perhaps Indian influences that first shaped his […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sogyal Rinpoche (1947-2019) Fluent in English and well-known in the West because of his frequent appearances in the media and. at international conferences, Sogyal [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama with President Oscar Arias, right, and Costa Rican Archbishop Ramon Arrieta, left, and Foreign Minister Rodrigo Madrigal Nieto. By Ursula […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Costa Rica’s contribution to the world is exceptional because it has shown that a small country can successfully pursue its own independent policy of […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tai Situ Rinpoche, one of Tibet’s most revered lamas, is bringing his Pilgrimage for Active Peacea four-month-long trek for justice, harmony and peaceto the […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sonada Monastery May 15,1989 At 3 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 1989, our precious Lama, Khyab Je Kalu Rinpoche, passed from this world into the […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Tara Tulku teaching at Gaden Tenzin Ling Gaden Tenzin Ling was a Tibetan Buddhist study and practice center located in the beautiful Finger [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dzogpa Chenpo Writings of Longchen Rabjam By Tulku Thondup Rinpoche Ed. by Harold Talbott Buddha Mind is a milestone in the transmission of Tibetan […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. It is said that when the Indian tannic master Padmasambhava came to Tibet in the 8th century, he glutted the populace with miracles and […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche will bestow the Kalachakra initiation in Toronto, Canada, from August 9th to 13th, 1990. Co-sponsored by the Karma Kagyu […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jamyang Choling is a non-profit, non-sectarian project to provide study programs for nuns of the Tibetan tradition. It has grown out of an adult […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This year Lama Zopa Rinpoche’s,stay in Boston marked the official opening of the Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies (formerly known as FPMT/Boston). The […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1990 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On November 16th, during his stay in Bodhgaya, His Holiness the Dalai Lama granted an interview to the Ven. Khempo Tsultrim Gyantse Rinpoche and […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.       The Venerable Khen Rinpoche is one of the most qualified scholars and teachers of the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition. He entered Gochen [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Life in a Tibetan Monastery in Exile By Hilary Shearman   The tour of eight Drepung Loseling monks, Sacred Music, Sacred Dance completed its [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is revered as the very embodiment of compassion and is recognized as one of the greatest living Buddhist teachers. […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. SECRET VISIONS OF THE FIFTH DALAI LAMA by Samten Darmay Serindia Publications, London For centuries Tibet has served the planet as a nation dedicated [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. New York, Jetsun Sakya Center April 19, 20 Teachings on the Vajra-Bhairava practice (open only to initiates of 9-Deity Vajra-Bhairava given by H.E. Chogye [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. NEW DELHI, March 21Fearful of both hard-liners in the Chinese leadership and young Tibetans eager to challenge Beijing with violence, the Dalai Lama appealed […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   To the Women of Tibet A Poem in Dedication To the Women of Tibet, My Mothers, My Sisters   Sisters of Niguma*, Daughters [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Speech by His Holiness the Dalai Lama on June 15, 1988 at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France We are living today in a [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Ven. Tara Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Tenzin Ling Gaden Tenzin Ling (GTL) was a Tibetan Buddhist Center in Ithaca, New York. Though the [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dzogchen Retreat with Sogyal Rinpoche (1988) Sogyal Rinpoche   In the stillness and presence of meditation, we discover a pure awareness, beyond the ordinary [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Realized Female Master–A Life of Discipline, a Rainbow Death By Prema Dasara A flock of green parrots settle on the lantana brush. Up [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.E. Dezhung Rinpoche H.E. Dezhung Rinpoche not only preserved and expounded the vast teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha for our present time, but he directly […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. At the invitation of Sogyal Rinpoche and Rigpa Fellowship, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will give teachings on Dzogchen and grant the Empowerment of […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dechen Gyalmo (literally, the Queen of Great Bliss) represents, within the Longchen Nying Thig tradition of the Nyingmapa Lineage of Vajrayana Buddhism, the deified [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Visit: His Holiness has been invited by the University of Wisconsin to make a public address on a topic […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet will be the Honorary Chair and a key presenter at Harmonia Mundi (Worlds in Harmony), a week-long […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Buddha Mind by Tulku Thondup Rinpoche is a milestone in the transmission of Tibetan Buddhism to the west. It is the first systematic effort […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. It was late in the evening before Losar, the Tibetan New Year. By the time passing digitally on my watch, it was February 17, […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. Sakya Trizin A small way further down the treelined avenue of the Fajpur Road, one will often see red-robed monks waiting for a […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1989 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Jamyang Singe is a master thanka painter who offers his students the unique opportunity to study this meditative form of sacred art either in […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Gelek Rimpoche A seminar on the Tibetan Path of Love and Compassion will be offered at Omega Institute from August 29-September 2. This retreat [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Tibetan Nuns' Project is an endeavor to improve living conditions and increase educational opportunities for nuns of the Tibetan tradition currentiy living in [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. with Jamyang Singe Thangka painting is a sacred art form whose venerable practice brings peace and realization to the artist, viewer and community. Its […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Since the summer of 1983, Gampo Abbey has been slowly developing as a monastic setting for Western monks and nuns and for candidates for […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Sakya center in Seatde submitted the following clarification to The Snow Lion: Documented history of the Sakya Khon lineage begins about 754 A.D. […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A workshop on Self-Transformation Through the Medecine Buddha Mandala will be offered June 25-26, taught by Dr. Lobsang Rapgay. This workshop is designed to […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Letter from Kalu Rinpoche When I was in San Francisco last year, I was impressed with the number of serious and devoted Dharma [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Appeals for Rebuilding Monasteries in India Lato-Shelkar Chosde monastery in 1920, Southwest Tibet SHELKAR CHOSDE GADEN LING Lato-Shelkar Chosde monastery, located in Southwest Tibet, [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   The Venerable Chogye Trichen Rinpoche is the senior meditation master of the Sakya Order and the Teacher of His Holiness Sakya Trizen. Rinpoche [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche Yamantaka, Destroyer of the God of Death Tara Tulku Rinpoche gave the Yamantaka initiation as part of a week [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Mind and Life Conference: Dialogues between Buddhism and the Cognitive Sciences  DHARAMSALA 1987 By Newcomb Greenleaf   In late October, 1987, five Western scientists [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   A Report On Mind and Life Conference (1987) By Adam Engle  Day 1: Dr. Jeremy Hayward Jeremy Hayward, international education director of Shambhala [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness and monks drawing the mandala. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has accepted an invitation from Thubten Dhargye Ling, a Los Angeles-based Tibetan […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Original title: Sakya Master H.E. Luding Khen Rinpoche in North America [Note: Luding Khenchen Rinpoche Jamyang Nyima (b. 1931)—the 75th head of the Ngor tradition [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. by Alexander Berzin In August 1987, at a private audience with His Supreme Presence, His Holiness the Dalai Lama, in Dharamsala, I reported to [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Highlighted by the recent teaching visits by H.E. Jetsun Kushola and H.E. Luding Khen Rinpoche, Jetsun Sakya Center continues to offer the New York [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dualistic thought is the net that entraps. The holder of the kingdom is spontaneous awareness. Display arises from unmoving, unceasing awareness. Like the play […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On the island of Hawaii, where lava flows to the sea and where snowy mountain slopes and black sand beaches can be found, is […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition is an international network of nearly 50 Buddhist colleges, urban centers, monasteries, meditation and retreat […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Feeling of Practice Sogyal Rinpoche, incarnate Lama, scholar and meditation master was born in Tibet and raised by Jamyang Khyentse Chokyi Lodro, one [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The World Prayer Center the Fully Awakened Glorious Dharma Place of Absolute Clear Light Of the many lineages which have come to the West, [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Drukpa Kagyü (Kagyu, Kagyü, or Kagyud school) Meaning "Oral Lineage" or Whispered Transmission school The Great Indian Yogi Tilopa The Kargyu tradition has a rich heritage with the [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The membership in this worldwide association of Buddhist women is open to both ordained and lay people, women and men alike. Among its goals […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. This is a delightful Dharma center tucked away in the beautiful island of Maui, Hawaii. Christi and Jeff Cox of Snow Lion visited the […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Documenting the Teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist Masters Since 1959 Tibetan Buddhist masters have travelled to the West, teaching extensively and establishing Buddhist centers […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Ven. Chhimmed Rigdzin This is a Nyingma center in Tallahassee, FL founded by the Ven. Chhimmed Rigdzin Lama, a tulku. They have an active […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Snow Lion has recently organized a Board of Advisors to evaluate scholarly manuscripts for publication as part of a series titled Studies in Indo-Tibetan […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sakyadhita, the International Association of Buddhist Women, continues to welcome members. The aims of the group are to promote peace, to establish communications between [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In 1981 the Western monastic sangha of the Kagyu lineage felt the need to found the International Kagyu Sangha Association in order to help […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art, also known as the Tibetan Museum, sits high atop Lighthouse Hill on Staten Island. Chosen in 1945 [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness the Dalai Lama by H. H. the Dalai Lama at the Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center I am very happy today to communicate [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. When the last surviving members of Gaden Monastic University from Tibet arrived in India as refugees, they felt the preservation of Tibetan culture and [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. During the past year, 25 talks, seminars and workshops dealing with Tibet and Tibetan Buddhism have been presented in the Chicago area by author/translator […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Note: A new translation of this work will be released  in 2018. Review by the Late John Blofeld MAHAMUDRA: The Quintessence of Mind and […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A Performing Arts Tour by Drepung Loseling Monks At its zenith Drepung Monastery housed almost eight thousand monks. Famous for its spiritual and academic […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Profile: Sakya Jetsunma Chime Luding Her Life as a Tibetan High Lama and Lineage Holder emanation of Vajrayogini, the enlightened energy of liberation She [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Padma Amrita Tibetan Buddhist Practice Center is a Nyingma center founded in 1984 in Spokane, Washington. The resident Lama is Inge Sandvoss, her predecessor […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Deer Park is dedicated to preserving, transmitting, and putting into practice the teaching of Buddhism. To this end, teachers living at Evam Monastery at [...]The following article is from the Spring, 1988 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Holiness Palyul Drupwang Penor Rinpoche, head of the Palyul lineage of the Nyingmapa tradition, will arrive in San Francisco on June 15, accompanied [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Vajrapani Institute was founded in 1977 under the inspiration of Lama Yeshe. They have steadily grown to become one of the most important dharma […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Centers of New Jersey and Washington D.C. are directed by Geshe Lobsang Tharchin, who completed over 30 years of […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. A permanent home in America for the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism is quietly growing in the forests of Barre, Massachusetts. One hundred and [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Kalu Rinpoche has asked Lama Lodro to supervise the reconstruction of Ri-Drak Monastery in Eastern Tibet. Ri-Drak Monastery was established at the place where […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra is offering several courses this spring that will be of interest to many dharma students. April 4-May 3, Tibetan Language Intensive [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Within the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, music is regarded as a vehicle of inner transformation, a meditative discipline for cultivating the wisdom and compassion of […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Dechen Yonten Dzo Meditation Center is a Nyingma Buddhist practice center established in Boulder in 1982, under the guidance of the Ven. Ri Cham […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. By Elisabeth Finckh, M.D. Dr. Yeshi Donden, the most gifted Tibetan doctor in exile, was entrusted by H.H. the Dalai Lama in 1961 with [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. We recently received an interesting newsletter from Thailand that gives information on Buddhist women’s acivities and studies from various countries around the world. It […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In the Lankavatara Sutra the Buddha says: My dharma is of two types: Advice and philosophy. To children I give advice To yogis I [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism has preserved a pure unbroken lineage of Lord Buddha’s teachings for over a thousand years. The patriarchs of […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On Staten Island is housed one of the finest collections of Tibetan art in the US. The Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art offers […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Lam-‘Bras (Path and Result) teaching is the central and distinguishing feature of the Sakyapas. Based on the Hevajra Tantra, the Lam Dre is […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Under the direction of H.H. Jagdal Dagchen Sakya, a Head Lama of the Sakya tradition, a branch of the Library of Tibetan Works and […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibetan nuns, though fewer than monks, have always been significant in the religious fabric of Tibetan society. Their serene monastic residences situated throughout Tibet, [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.   Establishing the Buddhist Cultural Association: Gajong Gyalrong Khangstan Gajong Gyalrong Khangtsen, the Buddhist Cultural Association, is a department of Gaden Monastic University. Established [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Renowned for its high standard of teaching, Drepung Loseling College produced myriad of such erudite scholars. Drepung Loseling College was founded in 1416 A.D. [...]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On Monday, Sept. 21st, His Holiness the Dalai Lama spoke to a couple of hundred Buddhists at the Washington Plaza Hotel. Each major lineage […]

The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Essential Advice On Meditation Practice from Sogyal Rinpoche It is as well to recognize that when you start on meditation practice, you are entering [...]The following article is from the Autumn, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here.     By EDWARD A. GARGAN   Special thanks to The New York Times LHASA, Tibet, Oct. 5. "The name of this room is [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama confered the initiation of the great compassionate Jigdhen Wangchuk at the Central Cathedral in Dharamsala this past May 20. The [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Zasep Tulku Rinpoche is the 13th incarnation of the famous Kagyupa teacher, Lama Konchog Tenzin of Zuru Monastery, who founded Zuru Gompa Monastery in the Kham [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Gaden Tenzin Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist meditation center, was founded in Ithaca, NY during the 1980's. Ithaca is a small college town (home of [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey (1921–1995) The Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dharghey trained in the monastic tradition of Buddhist philosophy, debate and meditation from early childhood and [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The members of Sakya Phuntsok Ling joyfully celebrated the opening of their new center in Silver Springs. MD on August 17th. The center’s director […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Labsum Shedrub Ling, Tibetan Buddhist Learning Center is the result of the work of its late founder, Geshe Wangyal. Geshe Wangyal was a geshe [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sakya Shei-drup Ling in Cambridge, MA has announced the establishment of Sakya Chokor Yangtse, The Seat of His Holiness Sakya Trizin. On January 25,1985, […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. H.H. the Dalai Lama recently bestowed the Kalachakra Initiation to the largest gathering of Buddhists since the 1950’s. An amazing crowd of more than […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On the Importance of Having a Non-Sectarian View in Tibetan Buddhism By The Dalai Lama & Tai Situ Rinpoche At the present time it [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Tibetan Refugee Women "We Tibetan ladies feel that we should make ourselves known to the other ladies of the world," says Rinchen Khando Choegyal, [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Snow Lion is considering sponsoring a tour of America of eight monks from Drepung Loseling next spring. They do high chanting and traditionally lead […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Drikung Kagyu Center is under the patronage of H.H. the Drikung Kyabgon, Chetsang Rinpoche. Its resident teacher is Khenpo Rinpoche, Konchog Gyaltsen, Abbot [...]The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. His Eminence Venerable Kyabje Lati Rinpoche (1922-2010) A Brief Bio of Ven. Lati Rinpoche Ven. Lati Rinpoche was born in Kham in Eastern Tibet, [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Venerable Kalu Rinpoche, the great eighty-two year old meditation master arrived in Hawaii on June 17, 1986 to begin a lengthy tour of the […]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. The Venerable Tulku Thondup Rinpoche was born in 1939 in Golok, Eastern Tibet. At the age of four he was recognized as the Tulku [...]

The following article is from the Winter, 1986 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. In 1928, the elder monks of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism divined that a five-year-old boy living in a remote part of Tibet […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. On December 20th, His Holiness the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche, the 37th head of the Drikung Kagyu Order of Tibetan Buddhism arrived in Washington, [...]Learn More See Also: Dudjom Rinpoche Reader's Guide | Dudjom Tersar Home Page | Rebirths of the Dudjom Lineage | Dudjom Yangsi Memorium The Nyingma School | Longchen Nyingtik | Namcho & Payul | Associated Reader Guides: | Jigme Lingpa | Longchenpa | Mipham Rinpoche | Patrul Rinpoche | Shechen Gyaltsap  The following article is [...]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Sixty-seven secluded acres with a house and barn have been purchased by the Drikung Kagyu Enlightenment Institute of Rochester, NY. This retreat center will […]

The following article is from the Spring, 1987 issue of the Snow Lion Newsletter and is for historical reference only. You can see this in context of the original newsletter here. Affiliated with Evam Buddhist Monastery and now located on the site of the 1981 Kalachakra initiation offered by H.H. the Dalai Lama in Wisconsin [...]The Tibetan word which is often translated as “neurosis” literally means “the failure to accept things as they are.” The failure to accept people and life as they are is a powerful source of personal suffering. This does not mean that we should not pursue happiness and work for change for the better where possible. [...]
The Dalai Lama: Reliance on a Teacher
Excerpts on Life of the 17th Karmapa
Asanga on the First Meditative Absorption
Protective Powers of Mantras
Jamgon Mipham on Enlightened Activity
Anam Thubten on the Sudden Beauty and Rest of Enlightenment
Anam Thubten on Benefits of Falling Apart
The Third Karmapa: True Nature of Mind
The Dalai Lama on Questions Concerning the Lack of Intrinsic Existence
Anam Thubten on Simple Awakening
The Gelug Tradition of Breath Practice
An Interview with Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
How Empty Is Emptiness?
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen on How to Purify Obscurations
A Buddhist Approach to Addiction
Ringu Tulku on Dealing with Emotions: The Vajrayana Approach
Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on Genuine Bodhichitta
Alleviating Stress
The Wisdom of Imperfection
The Dalai Lama’s Kindness, Clarity, and Insight
Jamgon Kongtrul on the Creation Phase
Jeffrey Hopkins on Dealing with Demons
When Difficulties are a Sign of Progress
Get Out of the Construction Business
The Psychology of Buddhist Tantra
Running (Well) On Empty: An Interview with Guy Newland
Mahamudra: Meditation Directly on Reality Itself
Chöd In the Ganden Tradition: The Oral Instructions of Kyabje Zong Rinpoche
How Karma Works: The Twelve Links of Dependent Arising
Setting Motivation: Breathing Exercises with Leah Zahler
The Gelug View on Choosing an Object of Observation
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Statues and Stupas
Anam Thubten on Falling in Love with Truth
The Dalai Lama on Questioning the Advice of the Guru
Dzogchen Teachings
The truth, and nothing but the truth-except sometimes
Ringu Tulku on Tonglen Practice to Deal with Fear
Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche on How Not to Get Lost on the Direct Path
His Holiness Drikung Chetsang Rinpoche on Body Posture
Alexander Berzin on the Tulku Tradition
Understanding the “Four Orders” of Tibetan Buddhism
Rob Preece on the Practice of Tonglen
Samaya Vows
Existential Dilemmas
Thubten Chodron on Prayers Being Answered
John Myrdhin Reynolds on What You See Is What You Are
Stories of Niguma
Giving Yourself an At-Home Retreat
Thubten Chodron on Working with Our Stuff
Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche on Traversing the Bardo of Becoming
Michele Levey on The Power of Loving Kindness
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on Training the Mind
The Ngakpa Tradition: An Interview with Khetsun Sangpo Rinpoche
An Interview with Glenn H. Mullin, Tibetologist
General Character of the Thirty Days of the Month
Dzogchen
Making Offerings: How and Why
Rongzompa’s Establishing Appearances as Divine
The Dalai Lama’s Favorite Meditation
David Michie: Living with Yourself: Crime and Punishment
The Dalai Lama on A Quick Exercise to Calm the Emotions
Anam Thubten on the Spiritual Fix
Asanga on Personality Types: The Right Meditation for Each One
Dharmakirti on Unlimited Spiritual Qualities
How Empty Is Emptiness?
An Interview with Anam Thubten: Prayer, Awareness, and Choosing Enlightenment
Tenzin Palmo Discusses the Three Kinds of Laziness
Kalachakra: The Shape of the Universe
Tenzin Palmo: Practice Compassion Globally, Act Locally
Heartache, Headache, and Meditation: What Are the Signs of a Practice Going Wrong?
Dzongsar Khyentse on the Meaning of Empowerment
A Beginner’s Guide to Tibetan Buddhism
Medicine Buddha Teachings
Tibetan Altars
Dzogchen: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche on the Practice of the Five Warrior Syllables
The Center of the Sunlit Sky: Madhyamaka in the Kagyu Tradition
Thubten Chodron: Taming the Mind
Mahamudra: All Stages of Instruction
The Life of Gampopa
Alan Wallace on The Seven-Point Mind Training
Thubten Chodron on How to Free Your Mind: Tara the Liberator
Family Meditation: Creating Peace in the Heart of Your Home
The Minisiddha Path: Facing the challenge to deepen practice while managing a busy life
The Treasury of Knowledge: Systems of Buddhist Tantra, Book 6, Part 4
Dalai Lama on the Three Capacities in Buddhism
Transforming Adversity into Joy and Courage: An Explanation of the Thirty-Seven Practices of Bodhisattvas
The Second Dalai Lama: His Life and Teachings
Jigdal Dagchen Sakya: Practical Mindfulness Techniques
The Great Kagyu Masters
Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice on Vajrasattva
Madhyamika in Nyingma: The Reasons for Being Able to Relinquish the Obscurations Completely
Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche: Finding Stillness
Rounding Off the Practice: Preparing for Death
The Powers of Tenth-Ground Bodhisattvas
Karmapas: Recognizing a Tulku
Tenzin Wangyal on the Five Indestructible Warrior Sounds
The Warrior Syllables and Healing
Tenzin Wangyal on the White Liquid Practice to Heal Disease
Thrangu Rinpoche on The Gradual Path Or the Direct Path?
Khenchen Thrangu: Pointing Directly At the Mind
Prajna: Sharp, Illuminating, and Compassionate Inquisitiveness
Tenzin Wangyal on Empowering the Body
Alan Wallace on the Pay-off of Meditation
Emptiness: the Natural State of the Mind
Bhikshuni Sangha At Sravasti Abbey
Anam Thubten: The Thin Veil
The Dalai Lama Wins 2012 Templeton Prize
Alan Wallace on the Rationale For the Establishment of a Network of Contemplative Observatories
Anam Thubten on Devotion To Life
Tulkus: The Karmapas and Memories of Past Lives
The Karmapas and the Bardos
Interview on the Karmapas
Khenpo Karthar on Meditation Positions
Five Buddha Families
Mindfulness Exercise
Alan Wallace’s Minding Closely: The Four Applications of Mindfulness
Spiritual Emergency
An Interview with Andrew Holecek: Understanding the Difficulties That Arise on the Path
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Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo on Relax and Realize
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Purification: Dreams, Aches, Turbulence and Other Signs of Progress
The Passing of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche
Timeless Rapture
Buddhist Philosophy
Mantras and Malas in Meditation
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Sakya Dokho Choling: An Inspiring Story
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Being Right Here
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Practicing the Art of the Medicine Buddha in the West
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Enlightened Common Sense: An Interview with Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo
Preparing for Tantra: Creating the Psychological Ground for Practice
Looking For Refuge in All the Wrong Places
Khenpo Karthar on Spiritual Friendship
Alexander Berzin’s Introduction to Tantra
The Three Silver Coins: A Story From Tibet
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Retirement for the Dalai Lama
Mind/Life Conference 2002
The Dalai Lama’s 2003 U.S. Visit
The Dalai Lama’s Path To Bliss
Spiritual Sisters: Catholic and Buddhist Nuns in Dialogue
The Life and Revelations of Pema Lingpa
The Dalai Lama on the Stages of Meditation
Buddhism With An Attitude
The Brain and Mind Relationship
Parting From the Four Attachments
Nitartha Institute: Dharma Without Compromise
The Heart Sutra: An Oral Teaching by Geshe Sonam Rinchen
Manual of Standard Tibetan
Endangered Ancient Tibetan Text Finds a Home in the West
Buddhism and Science: The Mind and Life Conference
How To Read Classical Tibetan
Bush Welcomes Dalai Lama
Pointing Out the Dharmakaya
The Ninth Karmapa’s Ocean of Definitive Meaning
The Practice of Tibetan Treasure Vases
Mala Etiquette
Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche’s Passing
Tapas, Tormas and Thosamling
The Autobiography of Jamgon Kongtrul: A Gem of Many Colors
Karma Kagyu Lineage
Khandro Lhamo Passes
Working With Emotions Around the War: A Letter from Thubten Chodron
Rhythms of a Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in America
Digitizing and Distributing Visual Footage From the Himalayas
Life, Art and Teachings of the 17th Karmapa
The Treasury of Knowledge, Book One: Myriad Worlds
The Treasury of Knowledge, Book Five: Buddhist Ethics
Parting From the Four Attachments: Jetsun Drakpa Gyaltsen’s Song of Experience on Mind Training and the View
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Machik’s Complete Explanation: Clarifying the Meaning of Chod
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The Wheel of Time Sand Mandala: Visual Scripture of Tibetan Buddhism
Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery and the Yogini Tradition
Alexander Berzin on Renunciation—Determination To Be Free
The Greatest Blessing: On the Occasion of the 67th Birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
An Interview with Jhampa Shaneman, Buddhist Astrologer
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Khenchen Thrangu: Essential Practice
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Meditation, Transformation, and Dream Yoga
The Practice of Dzogchen
Tibetan Yoga from the Bon Tradition
Christian Buddhist Explorations: The Rainbow Body
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The Dalai Lama on the First Anniversary of September 11, 2001
The Great Treatise On the Stages of the Path To Enlightenment, Volume 3
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Realizing Emptiness: Madhyamaka Insight Meditation
The Role of Correct View in Liberation: Venerable Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
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Ringu Tulku: Thoughts for the New Year, 2003
Jamgon Kongtrul on Sacred Ground
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Eight Verses For Training the Mind
Enormous Compassion: An Interview with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Song by Thrangu Rinpoche
Letter to President Bush From the Dalai Lama
The Art of Peace
Snow Lion: The House that Roared
Discovering the Sacred: An Interview with Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche
Reflections On a Mountain Lake: Teachings on Practical Buddhism
Shambhala Sun Launches Buddhadharma: the Practitioner’s Quarterly
Guru Rinpoche: His Life and Times
The Vast Dharma of Open Space Comes To Texas
Thrangu Rinpoche Offers an Introduction to Buddhist Psychology
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Healing With Form, Energy, and Light
Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light
Death, Dying and Reincarnation
The Three Visions
Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche Comes To America
Stages of Meditation by Kamalashila and the Dalai Lama
Buddhism For Beginners
The Story Behind Buddhism for Beginners
The Life of Shabkar
Sera Jey Monastery: a Journalled Experience II
Report On the 6th Western Monastic Buddhist Conference
Nitartha Institute
Changing Minds
Personal Physician To H.H. the Dalai Lama Passes Away
Widening the Circle
The Dalai Lama on Dzogchen
Buddhism With An Attitude
Meditations of a Tibetan Tantric Abbot
Born in Lhasa
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H.H. the Sakya Trizin’s U.S. Seat Established
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Working With Anger
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Buddha Nature
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Women of Wisdom
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Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso on Scaling the Heights Of Buddha Nature
His Holiness the Dalai Lama To Teach Heart Sutra in San Jose, California
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Tibetan Buddhism in the West: Is It Working?
The Great Treatise On the Stages of the Path
Choosing Simplicity
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Self-Liberation Through Seeing With Naked Awareneness
Escape to Exile
Tibetan Yoga
Ancient Tibet: Zhang Zhung Culture
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Teaching Tibetan Children in India: Thubten Chodron
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Kalachakra in Graz, Austria October, 2002
Karmapa’s Heroic Journey to India
The Crystal and the Way of Light
Tibet: Sera Monastery’s History
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History of the Sakya Order and Lam Dre Teachings
Wonders of the Natural Mind
The Nature of Things
The Baldan Baraivan Restoration
Healing From the Source
Naked Awareness
Mo: Tibetan Divination System
Tara Mandala Stupa Consecration
Relating To a Spiritual Teacher
You Are the Eyes of the World
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
The Dalai Lama, Buddhism, and Science: Consciousness At the Crossroads
Shechen Institute International Seminar in Bodhgaya
Creation of a Convent For Bon-Po Nuns
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Meditations To Transform the Mind
Boundless Heart
The Dalai Lama Discusses His Next Reincarnation
The Shi-Tro Mandala For Universal Peace
Appearance & Reality: An Exploration of the Two Truths
His Holiness the Dalai Lama To Give the Path of Liberation Teachings
Sakyadhita
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The Dalai Lama in New York
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The 33rd Abbot of Menri Monastery
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Wisdom in Everyday Life
Spirit of Tibet
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Women’s Freedom and Spiritual Liberation
Thangka Conservation
A Thousand Books of Wisdom from the Asian Classics Input Project
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The Common and Uncommon Lamdre
Transformation Through Art
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New York Cityaugust 12-15
Kathmandu
Days Not To Hang Banners Or Prayer Flags
Dharma Works
Ligmincha Institute: Retreat
Chagdud Gonpa T’Hondup Ling To Construct First Shi-Tro Mandala For Universal Peace in U.S.
Realizing Emptiness
Dzongkar Choede Monastery Tibetan Buddhist Art Tour, North America
Pema Osel
Mani Rimdu Gone Awry
Magic and Mystery in Nepal
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Nagarjuna’s Seventy Stanzasa Buddhist Psychology of Emptiness
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche on Guru Yoga
Nitartha Institute
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Will Give the Kalachakra Initiation At the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana
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Windhorse
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Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism
His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang To Give Teachings and Empowerment
Great Accomplishment Ceremony (Drubchen) and Teachings of the 1ooo-Arm Chenrezig
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The Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive
Moonbeams of Mahamudrathe Direct Meditation On Mind
First Internationalcongress On Tibetan Medicine
Developing Balanced Sensitivity
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The International Full Ordination Ceremony in Bodhgaya
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The Teacher-Student Relationship: Jamgon Kongtrul
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The Jewel Ornament of Liberation
Memoirs of a Tibetan Lama
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Tales of the Turquoise Pilgrimage in Dolpo
Finding Ourselves Through Buddhism
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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Will Give the Kalachakra Initiation At the Tibetan Cultural Center in Bloomington, Indiana
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Upcoming Enthronement of the Reincarnation of Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
Mandala: the Architecture of Enlightenment
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Atisha’s Lamp For the Path To Enlightenment
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Lama Kunga Rinpoche: An Interview
Two Great New Books On the Six Yogas of Naropa!
Sky Burial
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Unique Tenets of the Middle Way Consequence School
Book Review from Travelers To Rights Activists
The Six Perfections
Two Views of Mind
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Learning Practical Tibetan
Colors of -The. Dkarma
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Commemorating a Great Tibetan Buddhist Scholar, Teacher, and Artist
Personal Reflections: Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche
Tibetan Buddhist Medicine: Herbal Teas
The Jew in the Lotusmovie Project
Master of Ancient Tibetan Bon Tradition
My Trip To Nepal
Days Not To Hang Prayer Flags
Readings On the Six Yogas of Naropa
Recognizing Reincarnations for Enthronement
A Tibetan Master Weaver in America
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The Instructions of Gampopa
Update: Dialogue Concerning the Bhikshuni Issue
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Tsongkhapa’s Six Yogas of Naropa
The Golden Letters
Living and Practicing in Daily Life: a Teaching By Lama Lodu Rinpoche
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Sera Je Monastery: Declaration of Expulsion
Sakya Retreat Center
A View From the Path
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Sakya School: Ngor Lineage Holders
Biography of a Great Bön Master
The Clear Mirror
Choosing Reality
Namgyal Institute’s Buddhist Studies Program Announcements
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Kunsang Detchen Rinpoche
Ancient Bön Spiritual Traditions of Tibet
Dzogchen: the Self-Perfected State
Bhikshuni Order
Dip-Tse-Chok-Ling Monastery
Tibet’s Destruction
Generating the Deity
Beijing Women’s Conference
Reincarnation of H.E. Dilgokhyentse Found
Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche’s Reincarnation
Letter From Thubten Jigme Norbu
Stupa For TertÜ_N Migyur Dorje
Fourteen Female Tibetan Buddhist Monastics Given Bhikshuni Ordination
A Treasure For Our Time
Buddhism Through American Women’s Eyes
The Quintessence Tantras of Tibetan Medicine
Lhasa Historic City Archive Appeal For Photos of Lhasa Houses
Welcoming Ceremony for Kalu Rinpoche’s Incarnate
Naturail Great Perfection: Dzogchen Teachings and Vajra Songs
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Desert Dharma:
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Living Tibet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala
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Stupas
Drikung Kagyu Text Project: Gong Chik
Visions in the Realm of Light
Myriad Worlds: Buddhist Cosmology in Abhidharma, Kalacakra and Dzogchen
Tibetan Nuns Debate For Dalai Lama
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H.H. Orgyen Ku-Sum Lingpa and H.H. Penor Rinpoche
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Drukpa Kagyu Heritage Foundation
Highest Yoga Tantra
The Path To Enlightenment
Namgyal Monastery: Abbot & Geshe Degrees
Consecration of Statues and Thangkas
Ngakpa Rinpoche & Khandro Dechen
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Tara Mandala Retreat Center in Southwest Colorado
Mahamudra Teachings of the Supreme Siddhas
Namgyal Institutestudy Abroad in Dharamsala, India
The Life of Gampopa:
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Documentary: Tibetan Women Refugees
Dharma Friendship Foundation Seeks Donations For Nuns’ Training Program
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The Story of Ani Kelsang Pelmo
Rebuild Ghadong Monastery in Tibet
Non-Sectarian Buddhism
Galleries For South and Southeast Asian Art To Open At Metropolitan in April 1994
Images of Enlightenment: Tibetan Art in Practice
Grand Opening At Snow Lion
The Dalai Lama On Ecology
The Four Noble Truths
Reflections On the Challenges of the 21st Century
Nawang Khechog To Tour With Kitaro
Little Buddha, Little Buffalo:
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Life and a Teaching of Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
Dalai Lama Will Offer Kalachakra in Barcelona
Jamgon Kongtrul’s Retreat Manual
Compassion in Action: Dudjom International Foundation
Introduction To Tibetan Buddhism
1o Billion Guru Rinpoche Mantras
Sakyadhita: Daughters of the Buddha
U.S. Visit of the Great Tibetan Mahasiddha H.H. Khenpo Jigmey Phuntsok
The Tashi Gomang Stupa
The Sakya Society
New Head of Nyingma Tradition
Buddhist Medical Institute Founded At Kagyu Ling in France
Buddhism and Psychotherapy: An East/West Dialog
In Memoriam: Lama Yeshe Dorje Rinpoche
His Holiness Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoch To Visit Usa
Fluent Tibetan: a Proficiency-Oriented Learning System Novice and Intermediate Levels
Bodh Gaya’s Forgotten Holy Place
Beginninglessness of Consciousness: The Truth of Dependent Arising
The Venerable Jampa Rinpoche
Retreat Center in Upstate New York
H.H. Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche To Visit Usa
Is Enlightenment Possible?: Dharmakirti and Gyaltsap Je on Rebirth, No-Self and Liberation
Enlightened Courage
The Dalai Lama Visits the Usa in April
Building a Traditional Tibetan Buddhist Throne
Heart Drops of Dharmakaya
Batsaihan Purveegiin, Artist From Mongolia
The Ligmincha Institute
H.H. the Dalai Lama Visits Tannu Tuva
The Revival of Mongolian Buddhism: a Brief Report By David Urubshurow
An Appeal From Khenpo Choijamts, Abbot of Gandan Monastery, Ulaan Baatar Mongolia
Dr. Med. Elisabeth Finckh
From Confusion To Enlightenment
Snow Lion People
Buddhism in Practice By H. H. the Dalai Lama
Khyabje Dudjom Rinpoche To Be Enthroned
The Karmapa Papers
Three New Books Fromsnow Lion Publications
House of the Turquoise Roof
Tibetan Nuns Project
Kun-Zang La-May Zhal-Lung
Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Arttibetan Odyssey
Mustang, Forbidden Himalayan Kingdom
Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche To Confer the Dudjom Treasures At K.Rc.
Kuntsechoinei Datsan Kalachakra Temple, St. Petersburg
Samye Ling Buys Holy Island
Letter From, the Private Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama Confirming the Reincarnation of His Holiness the Xvith Gyalwa Karmapa
New From Snow Lion Publications a Passage From Solitude: Training the Mind in a Life Embracing the World By B. Alan Wallace Edited, By Zara Houshmand
The Last Dance At Drigung Dundro By Philip Sugden
H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Fall Visit To the U.S. Cancelled
How To Meditate!
Dzogchen With Guru Yoga
Ven Gen Lamrimpa
The Venerable Chhoje Rinpoche Œ»_
Jewel Mountain: Khyentse Rinpoche On FIlm
New Sakyapa Buddhist Center
Khamtrul Rinpoche Visits United Statess
Snow Lion Publishes Book By Khenpo Karthar Rinpoche
The Legacy of H. E. Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
Dalai Lama To Teach in Arizona
The Compassionate Emanations of Three Lamas
Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light
Tibetan Book of the Bed
Where Is Tibet?
Sera Jhe Health Care Dispensary
New Head of Gelugpa Order
Be Informed About Tibet
Dakini Teachings
Westerners Seeking Geshe Degree
Kalachakra Peace Chapel
Land of Medicine Buddha
Kunzang Palyul Choling Announces New Projects
Ven Ayang Rinpoche To Give Phowa Course
Two New Namgyal Textbooks By Snow Lion
Nyingma Transmission
The Kalachakra Medal
Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light
Lamrim Retreat & Manjushri-Empowerment With His Eminence Jang-Tse Choje Rinpoche
Summer Kalachakra Teachings and Retreat
Dalai Lama’s Visit To Mongolia
Thubten Dhargye Ling Joyfully Announces the Upcoming Visit of H.H. the Dalai Lama
New Incarnation of His Holiness the Gyalwa Karmapa Recognized
Namgyal Monastery
Preserving the Ancient Sakya Tradition
Sakya Lam Dre Teachings Bestowed By His Holiness Jigdal Dagchen Sakya
Vajrakilaya Empowerment and Dance Tour
Kalachakra Initiation For World Peace
Treasure Vases
Economic Development Project For Refugee Community Progresses
Some Thoughts About Chod
What Mo Reveals
The Journey of a Great Bön Master
Soktse Rinpoche To Visit the West
The Venerable K.C. Ayang Tulku Rinpoche
Phowa Teachings
Venerable Lopon Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche
The Tara Project: a Discussion With Its Director and Founder, the Venerable Lobsang Ngodup
The Karmapa International Institute of Buddhist Studies
His Eminence Jamgon Kongtrul Rinpoche
Book Reviews
Dzogchen Talk in Venezia, Italy in 1989
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Visits Ussr
Women in Tibetan Buddhism
Kalachakra Teachings
The Dalai Lama
His Holiness Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche
KÜìn-Zang La-May Zhal-Lung
Enlightened Experience Celebration:
Tentative Schedule For H.H. the Dalai Lama’s Spring 1991 Visit To the U.S.
Books
H.H. Sakya Trizin To Give Lam Dre Teachings in Washington D.C.
Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey in New Zealand
Sakyadhita Daughters of the Buddha
Nyingma Empowerments
Bringing the Dharma to Montreal
Palyul Namdroling Monastery
Kunzang Palyul Choling’s Wildlife Refuge
Interview With Lama Tharchin Rinpoche
The Abbot of Drepung Loseling Visits the West
Ven. Ayya Khema in California
The Mandala Dance of the 21 Praises of Tara
The Great Kagyu Masters:
Path To Bliss
Snow Lion Publications Our Purpose
Snow Lion in Its 1oth Year
Chaksam-Pa: Tibetan Performing Arts
House of the Turquoise Roof
Dharma in its Profundity
Tibetan Nuns: Refugees in India
Open Heart, Clear Mind, a Book By Ani Thubten Chodron
Sakyadhita
Exploring the Mandala
The Venerable Chhoje Rinpoche
Nyingma Teachers in America
Jangchub Choeling Nunnery
Drepung Loseling Monastery
Yangthang Tulku’s Tour of the West
Kalachakra
Dalai Lama Speaks For Environment
Dalai Lama Teaches Vt. Children To Question Life
Traditional Tibetan Ritual Arts: Mask Making
The Dalai Lama
Cutting Through Appearances
Venerable Tara Tulku Rinpoche Gives Guhyasamaja in Toronto
Rigpe Dorje Institute and Pullahari Retreat Center
Aid for Tibetan Nuns
Lamas Reincarnated
H.H. the Dalai Lama Dzogchen Teachings & Padmasambhava Empowermentfor World Peace
Dzogchen Monastery & the Dzogchen Rinpoches
Yantra Yoga By Michael Katz
My Tibet
The Venerablechhoje Rinpoche
Namgyal Monastery
His Holiness the Dalai Lama To Visit the U.S. and Canada This Fall
Lama Zopa Rinpoche
Dalai Lama Anthology
Keys To Great Enlightenmentby Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen
Kalachakra Announcement
Wisdom and Compassion: the Sacred Art of Tibet
Marianne’s Murals
Cornell University To Host Large Public Talk By the Dalai Lama – March 26
Kalachakra Retreat, Bodh Gaya
Video Dharma
Tulku Conference in Sarnath December 5-8, 1988
A Glimpse of Dzogchen
The Luminous Nature of the Mind
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Inaugurates Casa Tibet Mexico
Appeals
Wisdom Dakini Yeshe Tsogyal
Death of the Tenth Panchen Lama
Marco Pallis
Sogyal Rinpoche: A Short Autobiography
The Dalai Lama’s Historic Central America Visit
Historic Visit
Pilgrimage For Active Peace
Open Letter To Disciples and Friends of Khyab Je Kalu Rinpoche
Gaden Tenzin Ling in Ithaca, NY (1989)
Buddha Mind
Tibetan Oracles: Ghadong Monastery, Past and Present
Kalachakra 199o Toronto
Buddhist Institute For Women
Kurukulla Center For Tibetan Buddhist Studies
Marpa Institute
Khen Rinpoche
Sacred Music and Dance Promotes Dharma
The Dalai Lama To Give Kalachakra Initiation in Los Angeles July 10-18, 1989
Book Reviews
Sakya Trizin
Dalai Lama Sees a Culture Endangered
To the Women of Tibet: A poem by Jhampa Khacho
H.H. the Dalai Lama Addresses European Parliament (1988)
Gaden Tenzin Ling in Ithaca, NY (1988)
Dzogchen in Brief
A Modern Legend: Master Ani Jetsun Drolma
H.E. Dezhung Rinpoche
H.H. the Dalai Lama To Give Dzogchen Teachings and Empowerment of Padmasambhava in Usa
Dechen Gyalmo, Queen of Great Bliss and the Nuns of Sangchen Mingye Ling
Deer Park: Special Events For 1989
Dalai Lama To Lead Eastwest Program in La
Milestone in Transmission of Buddhism To the West
White Lotus: the Cultural Arts Expedition Project By Carole Elchert
H.H. Sakya Trizin Visits America
Jamyang, Singe: Thanka Painting Around the World
Gelek Rinpoche At Omega
Tibetan Nuns’ Project
The Ancient Art of Thangka Painting
Gampo Abbey
Sakya: Khon Lineages
Dr. Rapgay At Omega
Buddha-Dharma in San Francisco
Tibetan Monasteries in India
His Eminence Chogye Trichen Rinpoche
Yamantaka Initiation from Tara Tulku (1988)
Mind and Life: Buddhism and Science
Mind and Life Conference Report
H.H. the Dalai Lama To Bestow Kalachakra Initiation in USA (1988)
Biography Brief: Sakya Master Luding Khenchen Rinpoche
Alex Berzin: Suggestions Concerning Dharma Centers
Jetsun Sakya Center in New York City
Profilie: Chagdud Tulku Rinpoche
Nechung Dorje Drayang Ling on Hawaii
The Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition
Sogyal Rinpoche:  A Short Biography
Kunsang Odsal Palyul Changchub Choeling
Drukpa Kargyu Lineage
Daughters of the Buddha
Karma Rimay Osel Ling in Hawaii
The Lama Project: Documenting the Teachings of the Tibetan Buddhist Masters
Zilnon Urgyan Ling: Chhimmed Rigdzin’s Center in Florida
Studies in Indo-Tibetan Buddhism Series
Sakyadhita: The International Association of Buddhist Women
Profound Path of Peace
The Jacques Marchais Center of Tibetan Art in State Island
The Dalai Lama on Buddhism in Practice
Gaden Monastic University
Tupten Gyatso Ling in Chicago
In Praise of Mahamudra: Takpo Tashi Namgyal
Drepung Monks Tour: Sacred Music, Sacred Dance
Female Tibetan High Lama and Lineage Holder
Padma Amrita Center in Spokane
Geshe Sopa’s Deer Park
Rinchen Terzod Empowerments and More from Penor Rinpoche
Lama Yeshe’s Vajrapani Institute (1987)
Geshe Tharchin’s Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Centers
Sakya Chokhor Yangtse Retreat Center
Kalu Rinpoche’s Ri-Drak Monastery
KTD Spring Tibtean Language Courses
The Sound of Wisdom: The Gyuto Monks, Phillip Glass, and More
De-Chen Yon-Ten Dzo Meditation Center in Boulder
Book Review: Yeshi Dhonden’s Health Through Balance
Buddhist Women’s Activities in Thailand
Don Lopez: Why Study Svatantrika?
Sakayas-Growing Strong in the Northwest
Jacques Marchais Center
H.H Sakya Trizin Will Give Lam-‘Bras Teaching
Library of Tibetan Works and Archives Branch in Seattle
Tibetan Nuns Project
Gaden Monastic University and the Beginning of its Buddhist Cultural Association
Drepung Loseling in India
The Dalai Lama Speaks in D.C.
The Way of Being
In a Silent Monastery, Gods, Tears and Fears
Dalai Lama Gives Nyingma Initiation
Zasep Tulku Rinpoche at Gaden Tenzin Ling in Ithaca, NY
Gaden Tenzin Ling in Ithaca, NY (1986)
Ven. Geshe Ngawang Dharghey
Sakya Phuntsok Ling, Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies
Geshe Wangyal and Labsum Shedrub Ling
Sakya Shei-Drup Ling Centerfor Buddhist Studies and Meditation in Barre, MA
The Kalachakra Initiation in Bodha Gaya
The Efficacy of Non-Sectarian Views
Hello World–TWA
Drepung Loseling Monks Tour the USs
Khenchen Konchog Gyaltsen and the Drikung Kagyu Dharma Center
Ven. Lati Rinpoche’s Visit To North America
Ven. Kalu Rinpoche
Profile: Tulku Thondup Rinpoche
Profile: Khyongla Rato Rinpoche
H. H. the Drikung Kyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche Tours U.S. and Canada
Drikung Retreat Center in Rochester, NY
Geshe Lundup Sopa’s Deer Park
Everyday Neurosis with Dr. Ron Leifer