Today’s Lamrim Quote (17 December 2014)
“If you wonder how you are to help them [living beings], think: ‘I will care for them by providing the hungry with food, the thirsty with drink, those suffering from illness with medicine, the poor with material goods and so forth, which will alleviate each of these kinds of temporary suffering. However, more importantly, I […]
Attendee Tip #11: Medical Care
Should you require medical care during the teachings, there will be a medical tent near the teaching venue where you can access Tibetan and allopathic (Western) medical care. There are also several Tibetan clinics and modern allopathic clinics/hospitals in Mundgod settlement.
PAP Issued List #9 now available
PAP Issued List #9 is now available here. Once issued by the Indian Government, PAP’s 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 PAP’s may not arrive correctly. Therefore, the Jangchup Lamrim Teaching Organizing Committee is […]
Audiences with H.E. Ling Rinpoche
For the convenience of those of you wishing to have an audience with H.E. Ling Rinpoche during your upcoming stay in Mundgod, we would like to explain here Rinpoche’s current visiting hours. There is no need to make an appointment in advance; you only need to visit Ling Labrang in Drepung Monastery during these hours: […]
Today’s Lamrim Quote (16 December 2014)
“Patience of Unconcern with Harming is, When all beings rise up as enemies and abuse you, On top of analysing and not getting angry, To practise helping them, in return for the harm. Patience of Willingly Bearing Suffering is To accept with joy being lacking in food and clothing, Dwelling and so on; unwanted things, […]
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!
Attendee Tip #10 – Money during the Teachings
Foreign exchange agencies, which convert a variety of currencies, are widely available in India these days, as are ATM’s for your international debit and credit cards. Some ATM’s charge a small fee, and most have a daily withdrawal limit. ATM: In Mundgod Tibetan settlement, there is only one ATM currently working – it is located […]
Today’s Lamrim Quote (15 December 2014)
“First, I sought out often extensive learning, Then all teachings dawned as trainings, Finally, I practiced all day and all night, Completely dedicated to spread the Teaching! Thinking this over, how well my destiny saw fulfilled! Thanking you so very much, O Holy Wisdom Treasure!” From Destiny Fulfilled: The Spiritual Biography of Lama Tsong Khapa by […]
And the preparations continue…
Committee members prepare banners Sorting prayer flags Banners and decorations for the teachings Work on the metal frame of the teaching tent continues Large temporary stoves are being built to cook free meals for the tens of thousands of attendees Roof being placed on the temporary kitchen to cook free meals […]
Attendee Tip #9: Carry your PAP at all times
While in Mundgod Tibetan Settlement you must keep your PAP with you at all times in case the local authorities ask to see it. You may be asked to show your PAP at any time and within any part of the Tibetan settlement area, including when you first drive into the settlement (the police may […]