There is another thing that I would like to say. The Buddha was totally awakened and saw the three times as clearly as if they were held in the palm of his own hand. The teachings are based on this immense clarity. We don’t have to speculate about whether the words of the Buddha are true or not…
Tibetan Buddhism
Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness, Ringu Tulku
Short Buddhist video (about 8mins.) Ringu Tulku Rinpoche talks on the relationship between three understandings in Buddhist philosophy and how they go hand in hand: Impermanence, Interdependence and Emptiness…
Buddhist Wheel of Life
At the hub of the wheel are three creatures—a pig, a snake and a cock—each biting the tail of the other. These three represent the greed, hatred and delusion that dogs our lives. It is these which make the world go round. Remove one and the axis will collapse, bringing the wheel crashing down…
Handbook of Tibetan Iconometry
Occasional book review, ‘The Handbook of Iconometry’
The Six Paramitas, by Ringu Tulku
Six short films on the Six Paramitas; Giving, Conduct, Patience, Diligence, Meditation, and Wisdom, by Ringu Tulku
Geshe Tashi at London 2012
Thought you would like to see these photographs of our good friend Geshe Tashi Tsering — Buddhist Chaplain at London 2012 Olympics…
In the Shadow of the Buddha
Matteo Pistono smuggled out of Tibet evidence of atrocities by the Chinese government, showing it to the United States government, human rights organisations, and anyone who would listen…
Compassionate Ethics in Difficult Times, by The Dalai Lama
His Holiness talks about ethics and compassion…