Attendee Tip #6 – Meals during the Teachings
During teaching days, morning bread/tea, a simple lunch, and afternoon tea will be distributed to all attendees inside the teaching venue. If you wish to have this food and tea, please bring your own bowl, spoon and tea cup to the teachings. In order to avoid waste and environmental pollution, disposable cups/plates/utensils will not be […]
Attendee Tip #5 – Preparing your texts for the 2015 teachings
During the 2012 and 2013 Jangchup Lamrim Teachings His Holiness completed teachings on 13 of the 18 texts. During the 2014 Jangchup Lamrim Teachings, His Holiness began two texts (#15 and #17, as listed here). During the next session of Jangchup Lamrim Teachings, His Holiness is expected to teach upon all or some of the five […]
Attendee Tip #4 – Travel Assistance from Bangalore and Mysore
For those of you arriving from 12th December onwards, into Bangalore and Mysore railway and bus stations (NOT airports), you may look for the Jangchup Lamrim Travel Guides who can assist you in finding transportation to Bylakuppe. The Travel Guides are Tibetans wearing fluorescent yellow vests and carrying official Jangchup Lamrim Badges (light blue in […]
Attendee Tip #3 – Money during the Teachings
Attendee Tip #3 – Money during the Teachings Foreign exchange agencies, which convert a variety of currencies, are widely available in India these days, as are ATMs for your international debit and credit cards. Some ATMs charge a small fee, and most have a daily withdrawal limit. There are only three ATM/banks inside of Bylakuppe […]
Anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize!
Today is the 26th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. May all of His Holiness’ wishes for world peace be instantly and perfectly fulfilled!
Attendee Tip #2 – Monastery Etiquette
Attendee Tip #2 – Monastery Etiquette To avoid offending others while visiting the monastery, please be aware of the following inappropriate conduct. Even if you do not intend to be disrespectful, such behavior may appear rude and inconsiderate. Do not remain seated when His Holiness the Dalai Lama enters the prayer hall. Please stand when […]
2015 Attendee Tip #1
Attendee Tip #1 – Before you pack your suitcase… Check the Items to Bring page for suggestions about what you will need in Bylakuppe: https://archive.jangchuplamrim.org/travel-guide/items-to-bring/ Bylakuppe Weather Bylakkuppe is located at an altitude of 790m (2600ft) above sea level. Typical December temperatures are 16°C – 30°C (60°F – 85°F), with very little rain fall. For additional […]
2015 PAP Issued List #7 Now Available
2015 PAP Issued List 7 Now Available Once issued by the Indian Government, PAPs are sent by the Bureau of His Holiness of Dalai Lama directly to all applicants via email attachment. However, due to various email problems, sometimes a few PAPs may not arrive correctly. Therefore, the Jangchup Lamrim Teaching Organizing Committee is making […]
English Texts for Gyudmed Teachings
For students attending the teachings with His Holiness at Gyudmed Monastery, the English translators have kindly compiled a small booklet of texts, which can be downloaded here.
Happy Lama Tsong Khapa Day!
Happy Lama Tsong Khapa Day! Today is the anniversary of the passing away of Lama Tsong Khapa – the Great Founder of the Gelug Tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. May Lama Tsong Khapa’s teachings spread and flourish forever for the benefit of all sentient beings!