The Known Universe, in Six Minutes. Video.
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 29, 2009
Suddenly, my problems feel really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really small. And I’m really, really, really glad to be back home. Enjoy the cosmic ride:
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Light of Berotsana makes like a sand mandala.
by elephantjournal.com on Dec 24, 2009
For a video of Dr. Jules Levinson discussing the urgency of preserving Tibetan culture and language, click image above. Dear Friends, With the loss of its major donor, Light of Berotsana also lost the services of Jessie Friedman, whose position as the group’s Executive Director terminated on the last day of August in 2009. Similarly, [...]
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What Colour is Your Prayer (Flag)? ~ Tibetan Tradition
by Cora Wen on Dec 10, 2009
In the high Himalayan mountains, it is a simple way to gain merit by putting up prayer flags for the benefit of all beings. Prayer flags are ancient Buddhist prayers, mantras and symbols that have a powerful spiritual vibration carried by and into the wind. Prayer flags date to ancient Tibet, China, Persia and India, [...]
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Shenpa’s Making You Fat and Lazy?
by Dashama Konah on Nov 9, 2009
Shenpa.
This Tibetan word has such elaborate meaning, it
is difficult to describe in English.
But it means more or less: the hook or trigger that takes your
mind from a state of relaxed thoughts drifting in and
out, to an emotionally charged spiraling of thoughts
that can often spin out of control.
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Mama’s Fire, Mindful Hot Sauce.
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 19, 2009
Every year, thousands of natural products ideas become reality, lining the shelves of Whole Foods and other natural food grocers around the country. Most of them rise and fall—but some stick, survive and thrive—and Mama’s Fire is one of ‘em. Why has it found a place in the hearts and minds and tummies of mindful [...]
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Highway to Lhasa. ~ via Frank Tedesco
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 5, 2009
Tibetan Song May this song help raise awareness for peaceful coexistence for the people of Tibet. What makes a nation great is not its size It’s not the missiles not its fearsome hosts It’s not the buildings not the oil supplies It’s not some worn-out tales of ancient ghosts Its people hold the secret of [...]
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Free Tibet* Busted Tees LOL Tee Shirt.
by elephantjournal.com on Oct 2, 2009
*With Purchase of another Tibet of Equal or Greater Value. This shirt not valid in China. From the funny but sad because true department. Click image to view more photos of models, buy tee.
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Karmapa: a young Buddhist leader speaks frankly re: video games, China, aggression.
by elephantjournal.com on Sep 22, 2009
The Karmapa is young, handsome, magnetic, green-minded (unlike much of the Buddhist world, strangely), more-or-less the heir apparent to The Dalai Lama…and he’s tactfully frank, too, regarding the exile of his people from their country. “Video war games satiate my feelings of aggression” Rashmee Roshan Lall . Excerpts from the interview. Is India being diplomatic [...]
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Let’s hear it for Tibetan Village Project!
by Waylon Lewis on Sep 8, 2009
Tibetan Village Project Dinner Fun-raiser, MC’d by yours truly, raises record $11K in half hour. Last night… for the second year in a row (More info & photos re this wonderful non-profit (100% of all donations go to the Tibetan Village Project’s work) here) …I was honored with the weighty responsibility of emceeing, and helping to fundraise [...]
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Recite the long life prayer in honor of the Dalai Lama’s 76th Birthday today!
by elephantjournal.com on Jul 12, 2009
Update: this year, he’s 76. The Dalai Lama—a living member of the ahimsa/non-violence lineage that includes Henry David Thoreau, Gandhi, MLK Jr., Thich Nhat Hanh…is getting old. He’s worked hard and long for world peace under near hopeless conditions—let’s thank this living legend by taking a moment, today, to appreciate his smiling, truly humble leadership. [...]
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Blessings: a documentary re: 3,000 remarkable Buddhist Nuns. Tsoknyi Rinpoche. ~ via Corey Kohn.
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 27, 2009
“I think what you learn from nuns is strong determination, and to never give up,” says Tsoknyi Rinpoche III—a Tibetan Buddhist teacher popular with Western students and the abbot and patron teacher of a number of thriving nunneries in the remote nomadic region of Nangchen in Eastern Tibet. The new documentary “Blessings” tells the story [...]
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Mindful Dining. Book: “Oryoki and the Oryoki Chant”
by elephantjournal.com on Jun 24, 2009
“Oryoki and the Oryoki Chant” from PKTC Publications is the first book on Oryoki, the monastic way of eating that was introduced to the West by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche. The book also contains the first complete commentary in English to the The Sutra of the Recollection of the Noble Three Jewels, which is one of [...]
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Book review: The Secret Art of Seamm Jasani (Asanaro)
by Todd Mayville on Jun 21, 2009
Seamm Jasani is a more gentle form of Boabom, a martial art form originating in Tibet prior to the arrival of Buddhism. Seamm Jasani is as much meditation and relaxation as it is a physical fitness routine; the combination of these two forms combine to aid in increasing the practitioners’ vitality and strength, as well [...]
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Event: Pete Takeda, An Eye at the Top of the World, in Denver Jun 6.
by elephantjournal.com on May 20, 2009
A Benefit for the American Mountain Guides Association Pete Takeda Slide Show Presentation Please join us for an evening with Pete Takeda, Himalayan alpinist, journalist and celebrated Marmot athlete, as he presents a multi-media account of his 2005 expedition to Nanda Devi – retracing the the CIA Cold War expeditions chronicled in his book AN EYE AT THE [...]
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Vintage Tibetan Motorcycle Goggles… The Choice of the Dalai Lama?
by Rusty Ralston on May 12, 2009
So, how can you instantly become the envy of your moto-biking hipster friends while being super eco-stylishly vintage and furthermore, impressing your friends with an in-the-know Tibet reference? Well, you can purchase these incredible vintage Tibetan motorcycle goggles! I was browsing the website of grammy nominated fusion fiddle player Casey Driessen and I stumbled upon his web [...]
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5Point Film Festival: Spread the Trailer.
by elephantjournal.com on Apr 23, 2009
What’s harder, kayaking off a cliff…or fighting cancer? There’s no personally transformative gift than giving sight to a blind person. This is inspiring, the kind of post that makes me grateful for my crazy, stressful responsibility as the sole-surviving full-time employee of elephant…what a job this is that I’m emailed about Festivals like this, and [...]
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Tulku ~ official trailer.
by elephantjournal.com on Apr 19, 2009
Update: Tulku screening in Boulder at Boulder Shambhala Center tomorrow night! I’m not right often, but I’m laying ratnas down on Gesar Mukpo’s Tulku—it’s going to Sundance, it’s going wherever it wants. Tulku is directed by…a tulku (reincarnated Buddha, according to Buddhist tradition) pal o’mine, the inimitable fiery sweet Gesar Mukpo—son of Trungpa Rinpoche (Gesar [...]
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The Seventh Sign of Hell: Dalai Lama barred from Peace Conference.
by elephantjournal.com on Apr 4, 2009
Apparently winning the Nobel Peace Prize is no longer enough to give you street cred. So why has the Dalai Lama been banned? After all, ain’t he everyone’s favorite “simple monk” who’s been advocating a peaceful resolution with China, which took over his country in the 1950s…even at the cost of getting hell from a [...]
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Book Review via Henry Schliff: Prisoners of Shangri-La: Tibetan Buddhism and the West (Donald S. Lopez, Jr.)
by Henry Schliff on Mar 18, 2009
I am always excited to find a book that can simultaneously broaden my perspective and challenge pre-existing notions, Prisoners of Shangri-La: Tibetan Buddhism and the West by Donald Lopez is just that kind of book. Lopez writes, “even among partisans of the Tibetan cause, the focus remains largely on the unsited, on the ethereal and [...]
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The Incredible Dalai Lama…finally gets mad.
by Waylon Lewis on Mar 16, 2009
It takes a lot to make the Dalai Lama mad. He’s humble, a “simple monk,” he’d rather bow and smile than puff up and pontifcate…he’s played ball with the Chinese, who took over Tibet in 1959, for 50 years now to no avail. Finally, the maroon robes have stetched, and torn, the peaceful eyes dilated…this [...]
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Book review: A Concise Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (John Powers)
by Todd Mayville on Mar 9, 2009
This book is a distillation of Powers’ 500+ page tome of the same subject, which couldn’t have been an easy task to undertake, let alone accomplish.
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China continues to clamp down; anniversary of Tibetan protests is tomorrow morning. Worse, they shut down Oasis concert.
by Waylon Lewis on Mar 9, 2009
Chinese suppression of all things Tibetan (except tourism) knows no end. They’ve started a widespread campaign to crackdown on Tibetans—those vicious evil Buddhist peace-loving nomads. Update re China’s Tibet clamp down via NY Times: The announcement of the increased patrols came one day before the 50th anniversary of a failed Tibetan rebellion against Chinese rule. After [...]
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A Response to Time Magazine’s “Pain of Tibet” Article.
by Reverend Danny Fisher on Mar 8, 2009
In the most recent issue of Time Magazine, Beijing-based writer Simon Elegant reflects on His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s flagging attempts to negotiate with China in a piece entitled “The Pain of Tibet”. The author notes that “hardening attitudes” on both sides of the Tibet issue portend “no relief ahead” for those on the roof of the world. [...]
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Should the Karmapa succeed the Dalai Lama? Newsweek.
by Waylon Lewis on Feb 23, 2009
I wish mainstream American media (Newsweek, in this case) would stop calling Buddhist teachers gods and living deities. They’re not. Get out of your Judeo-Christian box, take off your theistic goggles, and learn the basics about one of the world’s major religions before reporting on it, hey? Buddhism. Has. No. Concept. Of. God. It. Is. [...]
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The US: Human Rights good, Money better. Hillary Clinton, China, Tibet.
by Waylon Lewis on Feb 21, 2009
Big surprise—while we may have got ourself some Change we Can Believe In, we’re not gonna let that get in the way of shipping cheap plastic crap back and forth halfway across the world to a bunch of Tibet-hating Commies. WASHINGTON (AFP) – Amnesty International and a pro-Tibet group voiced shock Friday after US Secretary of State Hillary [...]
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Chinese Authorities in Tibet Have Launched a 42-Day “Strike Hard” Campaign.
by Reverend Danny Fisher on Jan 28, 2009
[A photo from the protests in Rebkong, Tibet, March 2008. Image via FreeTibet.org.] Earlier this week, Radio Free Asia reported that Chinese authorities in Tibet had launched “a 42-day ‘strike hard’ campaign in the Himalayan region, rounding up thousands for questioning.” As Andrea Miller noted in a post for Shambhala Sun Space, “strike hard” campaigns were first [...]
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Playing for Change: Peace Through Music.
by Lindsey Wolf on Dec 9, 2008
Via my friend Jesse Matthew Elliot of Idyllwerx art, design and film production. Playing for Change is a “multimedia movement created to inspire, connect and bring peace to the world through music.”
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Book review: The Way of the Buddha: The Illustrated Dhammapada
by Todd Mayville on Sep 29, 2008
This book from Harry N. Abrams books, is an absolutely gorgeous presentation of the complete text of F. Max Muller’s 1881 translation of the Pali text.
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Movie review: The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas: A Pilgrimage to the Oracle Lake
by Todd Mayville on Aug 31, 2008
The Sacred Sites of the Dalai Lamas: A Pilgrimage to the Oracle Lake is a rather rare film when it comes to movies about Tibet. The vast majority of films address the current political and social situation in Tibet, and so Tibet and its people tend to almost become a backdrop to what has been [...]
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Show Me A Man with a Cause, and I’ll Show you a Hypocrite.
by elephantjournal dotcom on Aug 25, 2008
Show me a man with a cause, and I’ll show you a hypocrite. The headlines are ripe with examples: The politician who built a career fighting prostitution spends thousands of dollars on a buxom brunette hooker.
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Music Review: Universal Love (Nawang Khechog) & Winds of Devotion (R. Carlos Nakai, Nawang Khechog) via Sounds True.
by Todd Mayville on Aug 24, 2008
For those not familiar with Tibetan flutist Nawang Khechog, he is one of the foremost Tibetan musicians today. A monk for eleven years, Khechog’s music has been nominated for a Grammy award, and he has collaborated with everyone from Phillip Glass and Kitaro to Michael Stipe (R.E.M) and Natalie Merchant.
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Candle4Tibet, Phill Bartell & Olympic protests: China’s headache persists.
by Todd Mayville on Aug 8, 2008
In case you missed it, the Candle4Tibet light protest was last night at the Boulder County Courthouse on Pearl St. The ceremony was one of hundreds worldwide, and the pace of the protests hasn’t slowed, apparently.
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Nicholas D. Kristof’s Plan for a Freeish Tibet Actually Makes Sense.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 8, 2008
Read and cross your fingers—it’s something that might make both sides happy, imagine! Excerpt: Tibet is one of the major shadows over the Olympics and over China’s rise as a great power, sullying its international image and triggering unrest that is likely to worsen in coming years. Yet that doesn’t have to be. In June, [...]
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tibet108@hotmail.com? Bill Gates says no dice.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 8, 2008
Here’s the article. No,
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Bjork “breaks Chinese law.” Tibet, Tibet! Won’t be invited to sing @ Chinese Olympics.
by Waylon Lewis on Aug 3, 2008
She starred at 2004′s Olympics in Athens:
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Robert Thurman: Why the Dalai Lama Matters
by Walk The Talk Show on Aug 2, 2008
Top 25 Influential Americans (TIME), Dalai Lama’s righthand man, Co-Founder with Richard Gere of The Tibet House (and Father of Uma) at elephantjournal.com’s elevision talk show at the historic Boulder Theater.
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Light a Candle 4 Tibet: August 7th.
by Todd Mayville on Jul 31, 2008
Light for Tibet in the 24 hours preceding the Olympic Games. THE SAD SMOKY MOUNTAINS & skyscrapers join Candle for Tibet campaign will ignite red smoke on hundreds of mountaintops, and on several skyscrapers and landmarks in major cities. Candle for Tibet asks you to put a candle in windows, desks, or anywhere else where [...]
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Review: Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World
by Todd Mayville on Jul 21, 2008
Review: Why the Dalai Lama Matters: His Act of Truth as the Solution for China, Tibet, and the World Professor Robert Thurman The day I got this book, I headed over to one of my favorite coffee cafés for some lunch and to start reading. A patron walked by, noticed what I was reading, and [...]
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Robert Thurman @ elevision: Free Tibet, July 23 @ historic Boulder Theater.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 20, 2008
Extra, Extra, Readallaboutit! Professor Robert Thurman—Dalai Lama’s righthand man, famous American Buddhist teacher & Uma’s Dad—will appear for an interview and booksigning at the Boulder Theater (tickets are $9 online ahead-of-time, $11 at the door) on July 23. All rejoice! Other deets: JIm Gimian, author & publisher of the Shambhala Sun, ecofashion show with Urban [...]
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Robert Thurman does Miami. This Wednesday, he’ll ‘do’ Boulder.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 18, 2008
Check out the video and article. He discusses…no surprise…why the Dalai Lama matters (that’s the title of his new book). The answer might seem easy enough, but it’s anything but. Nothing’s harder than non-viloence in the face of violence, of ‘extending the open hand of friendship to one’s enemies.’ This Wednesday, Bob Thurman will ‘do’ [...]
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Robert Thurman: Why the Dalai Lama Matters @ Tibet House in NYC.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 4, 2008
The first few seconds aside (I actually know Ravenna, the American Buddhist songstress), this talk (from Bob’s book tour launch event at Tibet House in New York City approx two weeks ago) offers a preview of our upcomin’ elevision: Free Tibet, and a glimpse into why Columbia Prof. Robert Thurman chose to write “Why the Dalai [...]
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World Tibet Day: July 5.
by Todd Mayville on Jul 4, 2008
World Tibet Day, a day set aside to celebrate Tibetan culture and to observe the birthday of the Dalai Lama, is this weekend. Boulder’s celebration is tomorrow in Central Park (Broadway & Canyon) from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. There will be Tibetan Arts & Crafts, delicious food, cultural exhibits, children’s activities and musical performances [...]
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Robert Thurman featured in NY Times Sunday Magazine.
by Waylon Lewis on Jul 3, 2008
Readallaaboudit. (Professor Robert Thurman, father of Uma, will headline our upcomin’ elevision at the Boulder Theater).
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Dalai Lama Tells Beijing “I am just a human. I am not a demon”
by elephantjournal dotcom on Apr 10, 2008
TOKYO — The Dalai Lama said Thursday that he supported Beijing’s hosting of the Summer Olympics, but he insisted that pro-Tibetdemonstrators had the right to voice their opinions during the international torch relay as long as they refrained from violence. During a brief stopover in Japan on his way to the United States, the Dalai [...]
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IOC may scrap Beijing Olympic torch relay over protests
by elephantjournal dotcom on Apr 9, 2008
VIA THE TIMES ONLINE The International Olympic Committee may scrap the international leg of the Beijing Olympic torch relay as a result of the protests over China’s military crackdown in Tibet. Jacques Rogge, the IOC President, says the organisation’s executive board will meet on Friday to debate whether to allow the torch to continue its [...]
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