A wave of new self-immolations hit Tibet

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• A wave of new self-immolations hit Tibet
• The parinirvana of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche: Details of services now available
• Farewell to the Bodhi Tree Bookstore…?
• Broken Promise

A wave of new self-immolations hit Tibet Posted: 09 Jan 2012 09:00 AM PST Sonam Wangyal. Photo via The Tibet Post International Tibet saw three new self-immolation protests this weekend. On Friday, a monk and a layperson set themselves afire near Kirti Monastery in eastern Tibet. Both men are feared dead. Saturday, the Central Tibet Administration put out the following statement regarding the incident: "The latest incidents, which occurred on January 6, 2012, involve one monk and one layperson, with the latter reportedly having succumbed to his injuries." On Sunday another monk, Sonam Wangyal, self-immolated and died of his injuries in the town of Dharlag in Golok county. According to Tibet Post International, "…he climbed a local hill, burned incense, prayed, and later distributed many leaflets in which he wrote that he was going to perform a deadly act for Tibet and the happiness of Tibetan people. He also said he was doing so to commemorate all the Tibetans who have died since 2009 for the restoration of freedom in Tibet and the return of His Holiness the Dalai Lama." His Holiness the Dalai Lama, incidentally, does not support the self-immolation protests that have been happening in Tibet. In a recent BBC interview, His Holiness said: "There is courage—very strong courage. But how much effect? Courage alone is no substitute. You must utilize your wisdom." The Karmapa has also recently urged for an end to the self-immolation phenomena. Read More @ Source Tibetan Sky Burial In the high mountains of Tibet, where trees don't grow, natural resources scarce, and the land is harsh, Tibetan Buddhists do not bury their dead, nor waste precious resources cremating the body. From dust to dust, flesh to flesh, nothing is wasted. Human body flesh makes precious food for the vultures. Tibetan Buddhists feed their dead to the vultures. This is good karma. Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

The parinirvana of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche: Details of services now available Posted: 09 Jan 2012 08:02 AM PST Not long ago, we brought you the sad news of the passing of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, the noted Nyingma lineage master and teacher; holder of the Dudjom Tersar lineage; son of Dudjom Rinpoche and father of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche; and author of several books including Cascading Waterfall of Nectar. On their website, Palyul Ling International has now posted information about the services surrounding the parinirvana of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche in Bhutan; a grand Mindroling tradition Vajrasattva Guru Yoga will also be performed in front of the Maha Bodhi Stupa at Bodhgaya, at the time of Nyingma Monlam Chenmo. For the full schedule, click here. You can also find there a PDF of a new prayer for the swift rebirth of Thinley Norbu Rinpoche, as composed by His Eminence Tulku Garab Rinpoche. Read More @ Source His Holiness Karmapa gives audience to devotees from South East Asia His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa gave an audience to a gathering of devotees, mostly from the South East Asian countries. The audience was given during Kalachakra 2012 at the Kagyu Monlam Grounds behind Tergar Monastery in Bodhgaya, India. Video Rating: 5 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Farewell to the Bodhi Tree Bookstore…? Posted: 09 Jan 2012 07:07 AM PST In past posts, we've tracked the news of Hollywood's historic Bodhi Tree Bookstore possible closing and revival. Sadly, Bodhi Tree closed its doors — originally, with no prospect of reopening of relocating — on December 31st. In new stories, both The Los Angeles Times and LA Weekly look back at what had been a mecca for hungry minds and the spiritually-inclined. LA Weekly report states that the store's principals hope to "finalize plans with new owners and re-open in the spring." Read More @ Source phoolko aakhama by Ani Choying Dolma A very beautiful Nepalese song by a Buddhist nun " Ani Choying Dolma ". Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Broken Promise Posted: 08 Jan 2012 04:00 PM PST Hartside Top looking towards the Lake District Time for a bit of colour on the page. This was taken just after new year on a morning when I wasn't sure I'd be able to get across the pennines via Hartside. As it happened there was hardly any snow and the view was clear. It was brisk though. Just a few miles away and coming my way were grey snow clouds dumping on the hill tops just north of the pass. After getting caught up in a blizzard last year I'd promised myself I'd not attempt the Hartside route if there was any chance of snow. I broke my promise. Read More @ Source Chinese Buddhist Evening Ceremony 佛教晚課心經往生咒彌陀讚 After recitation of the Amitabha Sutra, the Heart Sutra and Pure land rebirth mantra are recited. Amitabha Praise: Amitabha's body is the color of gold, The splendor of his hallmarks has no peer; The light of his brow shines around a hundred worlds, Wide as the seas are his eyes pure and clear. Shining in his brilliance by transformation Are countless Bodhisattvas and infinite Buddhas. His forty-eight vows will be our liberation, In nine lotus stages we reach the farthest shore. Homage to the Buddha of the Western Pure Land, Kind and Compassionate Amitabha Namo Amita Buddha (recite at length) 晚課單日誦彌陀經，雙日則誦大懺悔文，因晚課以「歸向淨土」為要，唱誦《彌陀經》觀想極樂世界的殊勝莊嚴；大懺悔文是宋朝不動法師依《三十五佛名禮懺文》整理，唱誦時隨文反省自己一天的身口意三業，至誠向諸佛懺悔無始劫來罪業，並藉著誦諸佛名號，引發向佛學習之心。 Video Rating: 4 / 5 This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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