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Monday 10/24/11, 5:30-7pm CDT
8/1/11- Los Angeles, CA January 2011 01/18/11 - Hong Kong, China 1/6/11 - London, UK ... Rebel Buddha is a strong candidate for dharmabook of the year, but the message could usefully be applied beyond the Buddhist fringe. After all, what religious, philosophical or scientific tradition has not been misused by the human psyche in this way? Forms and concepts are useful, if held with the lightness their insubstantiality deserves, but as soon as we squeeze them tightly, they begin to twist out of shape, becoming barriers rather than aids to waking up.→ Read the Full Review 1/1/11 - Kathmandu, Nepal DPR Pays Tribute to E. Gene Smith, 1936-2010
Many people were saddened by the passing of E. Gene Smith, a peerless champion of Buddhist learning and a walking treasure of knowledge. Gene's incomparable scholarship of Buddhism in general, and Tibetan Buddhist history in particular, makes his passing a great loss. Like all of those whose lives and work were touched by his deeds, I, too, was incredibly saddened. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to Gene's family members, as well as to all of those who loved Gene and relied upon him as a mentor, a source of wisdom, love and an inspiration. → Read Rinpoche's full statement at the Remembering Gene Smith website. 12/14/10 - Kathmandu, Nepal 11/18/10 - Halifax, NS
RebelBuddha.com Launches 5/13/10 - Hong Kong, China Sudden thoughts
12/21/09 - Katmandu, Nepal Letter from DPR Dear Sangha Friends, I recently had the great fortune to visit and spend time with my guru Khenpo Rinpoche at Tek Chok Ling in Kathmandu, Nepal. Rinpoche is doing very well and he is cheerful and happy to see students and give teachings. → Read More 12/19/09 - Bangkok, Thailand Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Joins Compilation Committee Meeting for the Common Buddhist Text Project During a recent meeting of the Compilation Committee for the Common Buddhist Text Project that occurred December 18-19 at Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University in Bangkok, Thailand, much progress was made toward the goal of creating a common Buddhist text. 8/16/09 - Hong Kong, China 05/01/09 - Bangkok, Thailand Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche Participates in International Council of United Nations Day of Vesak Conference In May 2009, Buddhist scholars, practitioners, and teachers were invited to Bangkok, Thailand to participate in a ground breaking conference. Occurring during Vesak, the holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha, the ICUNDV (International Council of United Nations Day of Vesak), along with the Thai Government and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, hosted a multi day conference. 03/18/09 - Deer Park, Bir, India DPR Gives Address at Translating the Words of the Buddha Conference, Deer Park Institute On Monday, March 16th, 2009, the Translating the Words of the Buddha conference began with an introduction by the conference chair, Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche, followed by statements from HH The Dalai Lama, HH Sakya Trizin, HH The Karmapa, and the late HH Mindrolling Rinpoche. These were followed by a keynote by Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche. |
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