Dalai Lama to visit Ireland in 2011

Following on from the last post, here is a link to the proposed visit of the Dalai Lama to Ireland in 2011. Thanks to John Keeling for passing on the information.

and here's the link!

http://dalailamaireland.com/

The Dalai Lama's Hero

click here For the link to a UTV programme (first broadcast 24th October 2010) about Irishman Richard Moore's visit to Daramsala at the invitation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, who calls Richard his best friend.
Richard was blinded by a rubber bullet when he was 10 years old during the 'Troubles' in 1972. This is the story of his journey to India - with the soldier who fired the bullet as his companion.

New Shedra and Debate on Bodhicharya International Website

The shedra teachings have begun on the Bodhicharya International website. There are two sections : the study group will follow Rinpoche's teachings on the Bodhicharya Avatara, written by the great 8th century yogi Shantideva as a guide for a bodhisattva's way of life. As an introduction Rinpoche gives very interesting details on the life of Shantideva who was known as Busuku - a lazy person who apparently only eats and sleeps.
Rinpoche will begin the actual teachings shortly.
The second part of the Shedra is a debate area, and everyone is encouraged to log on and join in with comments and views. The current topic is on the question of 'Acting - or not Acting' posed by Bernard Kaiser and elaborated by Tsering Paldron. There is already a lively philosophical debate running on that page.

Many Roads : The first issue

The new Bodhicharya e-magazine has been published online.

click on Many Roads to read it on the Bodhicharya International website. Articles and reviews are welcome from everyone, the deadline for the next issue is 30th January 2011

A SEED OF A LOVING THOUGHT.........

A seed of a loving thought
Sprinkled with kind deeds
Blooms into a hundred petals
Of wonderful happenings
Across the Four Continents.
The smile of this flower
Awakens the joy in every heart

By Ringu Tulku Rinpoche





This poem composed by Rinpoche is recited by him on a new album of song and prayer called 'O Lama' created by Gabriela Jaensch of Bodhicharya Berlin. To listen to this track, click here. The name of the album is also the title of a poem written by Ani Phuntsok of Bodhicharya France, set to a beautiful arrangement by Gabriela and friends. Sales of the album raises funds for Rigul. It is available at Dublin Samye Dzong as well as on Amazon.

A Meditation on Ringu Tulku

Thanks to Bruno who has forwarded this link to a montage of some
lovely images of Rinpoche.

A new post from Ecobuddhism

The Ecobuddhism website, a very informative digest on Buddhism, Science and Ecology is run by John and Diane Stanley, founders of the Prajna Community in Galway. Their September video is an 'interview with the late, great Thomas Berry' on the Sacred Universe. Please click here to reach their website and watch the interview.