Volume 3: No. 1
Summer 2007

New Stories from Lotus Garden

Ven. Khandro RinpocheLetter to the Sangha from Rinpoche

Rinpoche reflects on this year's Shedra, and the profound teachings of His Eminence. She thanks everyone for their hard work and offers us a sneak peek at what she has in store for us during the upcoming Retreat.

Dzigar Kongtrul RinpocheLessons from Shedra 2007

"His Eminence focused mainly on the Patience chapter, teaching in his unique way from personal experience and a love for the western students, along with his immense wisdom and knowledge of the subject."

Alex Ryan and ZijiInterview: Ziji Unleashed!

"I can't understand why you people complain about the heat so much. Look at me! I wear a black fur coat all year and you don't hear me whining."

Black-eyed Susans outside the Main Shrine HallDharma Jewel

Sometimes we lose our way or forget what we are doing on this path. Löpon Andre Papantonio shares a favorite quote of his which helps remind us to connect with the heart of everyday practice.

 

Five new treesLike Butter on a Hot Bun

"Even though the equipment looked amazing and could probably kill you in about two seconds, it became clear that some shovels were about all that was needed."

One of Lotus Garden's foxesFox not Fax!

"Now the thing with Drolma-la is that her English is good, and perhaps seems even better because she never says 'what', or 'I don’t understand' or 'I don’t know what linen closet means.'"

Red prayer flagThe Blessings of a Thousand Images:

"And just like the aspiration prayers on a prayer flag are carried by the wind, so the recitation of sound fills the ten directions, carrying with it all the blessings and aspirations."

Ziji our beloved companionResplendent Radiance

Geoff Picus, takes us on a playful stroll through another Tibetan term, sharing all he's learned about 'zijid' - wonderful, splendrous... and running on four legs.


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