Wheel… Of… Death…!
Wheel… Of… Death…! |
- Wheel… Of… Death…!
- Darkness over Tibet: Detentions, torture and imposed isolation
- Keido Mu’nen Josh Bartok to receive dharma transmission this July
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- Breaking: Shambhala Mountain Center issues precautionary evacuation plan
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| Posted: 14 Jun 2012 09:00 AM PDT Embracing mortality? Surprise, surprise: there's an app for that, too. Meet "The Wheel of Death:"  The Wheel of Death displays one hundred ways to go -- from the common, to the exotic... all the way to Nirvana. According to its makers, the app "will help you, your family, and your friends embrace mortality. Spin it as you would a roulette wheel, but instead of landing on a number, you discover a possible fate. This, in turn, makes you appreciate the good fortune you enjoy today. A daily spin will keep you in this happy state, as you are continually reminded of what could be and what is." More from The Wheel of Death's App-Store description:  On The Wheel of Death, only the very thinnest of lines separates one fate from another. "Conceived by Valeria Clark the app [...] was inspired by roulette and Buddhist teachings. The wheel includes many of the common ways to die. Valeria Clark is a designer and Dharma teacher living in the Hudson Valley." I've been playing with the Wheel myself, and have encouraged others to try it. So far, usage seems to follow a basic pattern: Given access to the Wheel, the user spins it, is delighted by its interface (and its rewarding, clicking roulette-wheel sound), and then laughs when confronted with the first scenario of their demise — which may very likely seem to them a remote possibility. They spin it again, and laugh again. Then, soon enough, they spin it and are given a hypothetical fate that hits home, one that seems somehow more realistic all of a sudden; the joke isn't quite so funny any more. As the old advertising line goes, That means it's working. You can try it yourself in versions for both the iPad and the iPhone, via the App Store. (A paid version removes ads from the top of the screen.) Would you be willing to spin The Wheel of Death? Read More @ Source
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| Darkness over Tibet: Detentions, torture and imposed isolation Posted: 14 Jun 2012 08:00 AM PDT  Photo: SFT HQ via Flickr, CC-BY license. According to Radio Free Asia, a Tibetan monk recently died while in Chinese police custody following severe beatings and torture, having been denied medical care. The 32-year-old monk, named Khawang, was accused by Chinese authorities of having put up Tibetan independence posters in May on the walls of the Chinese government building located in Nyagrong. Yeshe Sangpo, himself a native of Nyagrong living in India, reports that authorities attempted to coerce Sangpo into a confession for the act. When the monk refused to implicate himself, Sangpo says he was "severely tortured and beaten." He died a few days later as a result of his injuries. Chinese authorities returned Khwang's body to his family along with 28,000 yuan ($ 4,425 USD), apparently compensation for his death. The posters appeared on the government building following mass protests in the preceding months and authorities continue searching for participants; four Tibetans were detained in late March for having allegedly been involved. In related news  7 of the 9 detained. Credit: Tibet Post International Chinese detentions of protesters have been on the rise, as has been reported recently by Tibet Post International. In February of this year, Tamchoe Sangpo of Bongthak Monastery self-immolated to protest Chinese occupation of Tibet. The monk's actions were then followed by the detention of nine others from the same monastery, arrested and charged with having "contacts outside of Tibet." One of these monks received a sentence of one year in prison and another was sentenced to two to six months; another monk's whereabouts are entirely unknown. Following the self-immolation, all monks under the age of 18 at the monastery were returned home to their families. Older monks were detained at the monastery for three months. Foreigners banned from Tibet All of this coincides with the news that China has now banned all foreign visitors from entering Tibet. The ban, imposed by the Chinese National Tourist Office, will last at least through June with the possibility of continuing indefinitely. Foreigners had previously been forbidden to enter Tibet from late February to early April. China has been known to impose such bans in the past, including one last year around this time. Bans on tourism typically occur during religious holidays and protests. Read More @ Source
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| Keido Mu’nen Josh Bartok to receive dharma transmission this July Posted: 14 Jun 2012 06:00 AM PDT  Photo via Sweeping Zen Keido Mu'nen Josh Bartok, currently a Dharma Holder in the Boundless Way Zen School, is set to receive dharma transmission from his teacher, James Myoun Ford, Roshi, on July 21, 2012 in a private ceremony at Boundless Way Temple in Worcester, MA. Bartok became Ford's first formal student in Boston in 2001 and received denkai (priest ordination) in July of 2011. Before studying with Ford, from 1992 to 2000, Bartok was a student of John Daido Loori at Zen Mountain Monastery. Bartok also briefly studied with Jan Chozen Bays in Oregon, before becoming a student of Ford. In addition to his Zen training, Josh Bartok is also senior editor at Wisdom Publications, the non-profit publisher of Buddhist books based in Somerville, Massachusetts. Bartok currently serves as resident teacher at the Greater Boston Zen Center, which opened its doors to the public recently on May 15. Read More @ SourceManly Hall - Atlantis and the Gods of Antiquity 
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| Breaking: Shambhala Mountain Center issues precautionary evacuation plan Posted: 13 Jun 2012 04:00 PM PDT  V. Richard Haro, AP Wildfires have forced hundreds from their home and burned over 46,000 miles of Northern Colorado this week. For those concerned about our friends at Shambhala Mountain Center – the Shambhala Buddhist-affiliated retreat center in Larimer County's Red Feather Lakes, this message was just issued by Shambhala Mountain Center Executive Director Jon Barbieri: "Dear Everyone, "A short while ago we were notified by our local Fire Department that a "Pre- Evacuation" notice was being issued by the federal fire administrators who are in charge of the Hyde Park Fire. The notice is for everyone along County Road 68C – which is where Shambhala Mountain Center is located. "We have not heard of any imminent threat to our immediate area. However, we had previously been advised to not wait for a formal evacuation notice but to have everyone leave the land on receiving a pre-evacuation notice. We believe this precaution is prudent and by 5:00 today will be evacuating Shambhala Mountain Center leaving a small crew to watch over things. Our current plan is to evacuate staff to the Fort Collins area. "I spoke with the Sakyong who is aware of what is happening. His prayers and thoughts are with everyone here at Shambhala Mountain Center. As an aspiration and effort to support our situation here, he suggested for people who can, to focus on two protector practices; Gesar and Magyal Pomra. "Your prayers for all the beings here on the land are greatly appreciated." – Jon Barbieri, Executive Director Read More @ Source 
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| Posted: 13 Jun 2012 03:00 PM PDT Here is something a bit different. Carved Book Landscapes by Guy Laramee Scroll down through the images and you will find some carved green mountains with a Buddha Statue. Thanks to Julius for the link. Spot on as usual. Read More @ Source
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