Aimed at those new to the Dzogchen teachings and those that want to go a little deeper, this book provides a helpful historical framework and context
Reviews
The Life of a Great Bonpo Master
Andy Lukianwicz reviews the biography of Master Yongdzin Tenzin Namdak Rinpoche, widely acknowledged as the greatest Bonpo master of this generation
The Copper-Colored Mountain
Andy Lukianowicz reviews Georgios Halkias & Christina Partsalaki’s illuminating book on rebirth in Zangdok Palri, Guru Rinpoche’s Pure Land
Reincarnation in Tibetan Buddhism
Alex Studholme reviews Ruth Gamble’s survey and analysis of the Tibetan tulku system and the life and works of the Third Karmapa.
A Review of In Love With the World: A Monk’s Journey of the Bardos of Living and Dying
Have you ever felt like chucking your usual job and trying something entirely new? Have you ever had the urge for a grand adventure where you could switch identities? Have you ever had the thought of stealing away without telling anyone in the middle of the night? If these questions sound compelling, read this account of a life changing experience!
The Dalai Lama and the Nechung Oracle
Alexander Studholme reviews Christopher Bell’s in-depth study of the unique and historical relationship between the Dalai Lama and the Nechung deity
Book Review – Con Montessori e oltre Il corpo, la danza, il movimento Volume 2
Among these articles we want to focus in particular on “Le Danze tibetane e l’educazione cosmica” by Adriana Dal Borgo. Adriana, a Gestalt psychologist and psychotherapist, has dedicated herself since 1992 to contemplative dances and to the methods for awareness in movement learned directly from Master Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
Drawn and Written in Stone
Review of ‘Drawn and Written in Stone’ by John Vincent Bellezza, a famous archaeologist and historian specialized in the pre-Buddhist heritage of Tibet and author of many books and numerous articles on the ancient history of the Tibetan plateau.
The Sound of Metal – A film by Darius Marder
It gives me great pleasure to tell you about Sound of Metal, the Oscar nominated, Oscar winning film written by Darius and Abraham Marder and directed by Darius Marder.
Keeping the Dalai Lama Waiting & Other Stories
Lama Shenpen Hookham’s memoir is a precious record of that time, deeply insightful about Tibetan Buddhism and wonderfully entertaining.
Be A Good Ancestor
Michela Martello, an Italian-born illustrator-turned-artist who lives and works in Brooklyn recently published an uplifting, whimsical coloring book. The book speaks directly to some of her larger works; which are portrayed at the end of book in full color images.
BE ANGRY by The Dalai Lama
BE ANGRY is a pocket size manual of accessible and terse instructions, perspectives and affirmations easily referenced as we navigate the tsunami of injustice and imbalance we face.