Notice from Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin

Ani Tsondru is entering long term retreat this year. Dublin Samye Dzong are looking for someone who would like an opportunity to help run the centre on a daily basis in her absence. In return for accommodation at Kilmainham Well House, applications are invited for the position of Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin Secretary :

Vacancy for a secretary working in a Buddhist Community

Functions Include:
Phone reception, Income from shop & bookings for courses, regular presence in the Centre
Must have taken refuge & live according to five precepts. No payment, but food and lodging provided. Good communications skills necessary.
Please apply in writing to: Kagyu Samye Dzong Dublin, 56 Inchicore Road, Kilmainham, Dublin 8, c/o Ani Tsondru.

Start date: Mid-May, or later by arrangement

HH Karmapa’s latest on Tibetan earthquake

Tormas for New Year Mahakala Puja at Vajra Vidya, Thrangu Rinpoche's Monastery at Sarnath, India

Ogyen Trinley Dorje, the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa has written the following letter asking for help and prayers in the aftermath of the recent earthquake at Xinghai in Tibet.

"The large earthquake in Yushu County, Xinghai Province, has caused great loss of life and injured many people. To date the death toll has risen above 1000 and the number of those severely injured has also risen above 1000. In total, more than 10,000 people have been injured.

When I heard this tragic news, I was very saddened at the loss, and began immediately to offer prayers for those who have been affected by this incident, both those who have lost their lives and the survivors. May those who have died be freed from the bardo state of terror and suffering of such an unexpected death, and be reborn in the pure lands or a higher realm. May the survivors who have undergone the suffering of loss of relatives and friends and the trauma of losing their homes be comforted and find relief. May they receive the emergency help they need as soon as possible, and be able to rebuild their lives. I will pray ceaselessly for this.

I request the monasteries of the different schools and devotees, near and far, to offer the following prayers: the Guru Rinpoche Prayers Barchey Lamsel, Sampa Lhundrub and Sampa Nyurdrub; the Wangdu Soldeb composed by Mipham Rinpoche; recitation of the mantras of Chenresig and Heyagriva; recitation of the saddhanas of the Medicine Buddha, Amitabha Buddha and Akshobhya Buddha; night-long recitation of The Twenty-One Praises of Tara.

In addition, I would ask everyone to contribute, directly or indirectly, to the relief work. I have instructed the Karmapa Foundation in America to donate $200,000 for immediate aid for the victims of this disaster and to help with the task of rebuilding. I have called on all Buddhists and compassionate people to pray sincerely for the victims of this earthquake, and to do their best, according to each one’s capacity, to become involved or sponsor different kinds of relief activity so that it will be effective.

Death and impermanence is an integral part of life. When this kind of disaster strikes, may the power of the natural goodness within all of us provide physical and mental comfort and the courage to start anew".

When you are happy, dedicate that happiness to all beings,

so that happiness may pervade the sky.

When you suffer, you are bearing the suffering of all beings.

May the ocean of suffering become dry completely.

17th Gyalwang Karmapa,
Ogyen Trinley Dorje,

17th April, 2010

Yushu Earthquake Appeal

Yushu Tibet Earthquake Appeal

Rigul Trust's response to helping the victims of the Yushu earthquake is below. Please go to the Rigul website for more information and see how to help.

Dear Friends,

"Such news from Tibet - words fail.

We see pictures of utter devastation, people helping each other and people in prayer.

Let us do as much as we can to help these people.

Please circulate this attachment to others and help us spread the appeal far and wide.

Thank you for your support.

Best Wishes,

Margaret Richardson, David Curtis, Jude Tarrant

Trustees of Rigul Trust"

Patron: Ringu Tulku Rinpoche

Rigul Trust, 13, St. Francis Avenue, Southampton, SO18 5QL, UK.

Tel: +44 (0)23 8046 2926 email: info@rigultrust.org: website: www.rigultrust.org

UK Charity Registration number: 1124076

17th Karmapa London visit postponed

April 6, 2010

Dear Dharma Friends,
I am sad to announce that the proposed visit of His Holiness the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorji was not approved by the Government of India.
The visit was scheduled to take place from 27th May to 2nd July in nine countries of Europe. The Kagyu Office, the Administration of The Gyalwang Karmapa, was informed of the decision by the Tibetan Government in Exile on 3rd April 2010. The process has begun to find out why this visit was not possible and what positive conditions are needed to make the visit possible in near future.
I know a huge number of followers and friends in Europe were eagerly waiting for the visit of Gyalwang Karmapa and I know that all of you are sad and disappointed. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the organizers, volunteers and donors for working so hard to prepare for the visit in last many months. Your cooperation and support were beyond any expectations.
I hope and pray together with you that the visit will happen in very near future and that all of us would be able to receive his teachings in Europe.

Ringu Tulku,
Coordinator,
Karmapa’s Visit to Europe