Newsletter of Losang Dragpa Centre - fpmt-ldc.orgIn brief, the Tripitaka (the Three Baskets of the Teachings) and the four classes of tantra were all taught by the Buddha himself according

Newsletter of Losang Dragpa CentreN o v e m b e r - D e c e m b e r 2 0 0 9

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Contents

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How Dharma Study Began... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introducing the Indian Buddhist Pandits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Is Compassion Relevant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Humour and Heart of our Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Wheel of Sharp Weapons + Bodhicaryavatara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Dharma for Kids - Delight . . . . . . . . . . . . .

What is Reality? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Calendar November 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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How Dharma Study Began...

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d monastic study? What do they study? How does that relate to what lay-Dharma students study toda

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At the young age of 35, Prince Siddartha attained enlightenment and become Shakymuni Buddha, the Fully Awakened One. Seven weeks after his enlightenment, he went to Varanasi and turn the First Wheel of Dharma where he taught the Four Noble truths – the Truth of Su�ering, the Truth of the Cause of Su�ering; the Truth of Cessation of Su�ering and the Path. Approaching age 60 years, at Vulture’s Peak, Rajgriha, the Buddha turned the Second Wheel of Dharma where he taught the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras showing the profound meaning of emptiness. At Vaishali, Buddha turned the Third Wheel of Dharma which elaborated on further points of emptiness.

In brief, the Tripitaka (the Three Baskets of the Teachings) and the four classes of tantra were all taught by the Buddha himself according to the varying capacities of sentient beings. Towards the end of his life, the Buddha went to Kushinagar and there, at the age of 80, manifested passing away into maha-parinirvana, as the �nal lesson in impermanence. Before he passed away, the Buddha appointed Mahakasyapa as his successor Mahakasyapa held a summer retreat in a cave near Rajgriha with 500 Arhats, sponsored by King Ajatashatru. This First Council took place on that occasion. It is said that the Arhats had the power of perfect memory and chanting in unison the teachings they heard from the Buddha without error, these formed the Tripitaka. Ananda, recited all the Buddha’s sutra (philosophical) teachings, Upali recited all the Buddha’s Vinaya (monastic code) teachings and Mahakasyapa recited the Abidhdharma teachings (metaphysics).

The great monastic institution devoted to the Buddha’s study after his passing was Nalanda Monastery, where scholars of unparalleled study and practice emerged and were known as the Indian Buddhist Pandits, which included renowed and familiar names such as Nagarjuna, Chandrakirti, Aryadeva, Asanga, Vasubandhu, Asvagosha, Shantarakshita just to name a few from this long line of Illustrious Ones. The last of the famous Indian Buddhist Pandits was Lama Atisha, author of the Lam Rim forerunner “Lamp on the Path”, who went to Tibet and with much e�ort, revived Buddhism, passing on all the unbroken lineages. Thus, the monks of the major Tibetan monastic institutions relied upon the Indian monastic institutions, which in turn relied upon the Indian Buddhist Pandits.

In the Tibetan monasteries, the full curriculum consists of studying the �ve main groups of texts with commentaries over a span of almost 18 years:(1) Logic (Pramana)(2) Perfection of Wisdom/Emptiness (Prajnaparamita)(3) Madhyamika (Middle View) texts by Nagarjuna and his disciples(4) Vinaya (Code of Discipline)(5) Abidharmakosha (Metaphysics)

This illustrates the depth of study of the Lamas in our midst.



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Introducing the

Indian Buddhist Pandits

Shabda seeks to introduce to its readers, the Indian Buddhist Pandits over the next few editions, in order to provide �esh and life to the masters behind the mighty texts that are studied by the great Tibetan monasteries and through its Lama-scholars agreeing to leave the monasteries in a supreme act of compassion to teach lay-communities worldwide, lay-students like us at Losang Dragpa Centre, are now able to engage with the teachings of the Indian Buddhist Pandits.

NagarjunaNagajuna’s birth was predicted by the Buddha in the Lankavatara Sutra”

“In the southern BedaWill come one renowned as the “Magni�cent Monk”His name will be NagaAnd everywhere he will destroy The concepts of existence and non existence.He will elucidate to all the worldMy Path, the peerless Mahayana,He will attain the Stage of the Joyous OneAnd will transmigrate to the Blissful Realm.”

In accordance with this prediction, Nagarjuna was born in Beda, a country of fragrant grass but was predicted by an astrologer as not being able to live longer than one week. However, if o�erings were made to 100 Buddhist monks, he would live to 7 years. When the 7 years were up, his parents sent their son with a servant away from the home on pilgrimage as they couldn’t beat to see the death of their son. While on this journey, they came across a sage who advice that the boy could escape death if he were ordained as a monk. Though young in age, the boy willing agreed to ordination and practiced the prayer of Amitayus through the last night of his 7th year. In this way, he freed himself from the fear of death. In the years that followed, Nagarjuna displayed outstand-ing abilities to study and grasp profound philosophies and engaging in di�cult practice, displaying sublime mastery in all spiritual pursuits. Later, he was appointed as Abbot of Nalanda Monas-tery, the great Buddhist institute of learn-ing. Once while he was teaching the Tripitaka, two Nagas disguised as humans came to receive his teachings. When they were there, the air was �lled with the fragrance of sandalwood. Upon inquiry by Nagarjuna, the revealed who they were and requested Nagarjuna to visit the Land of the Nagas to teach Dharma. Seeing that doing so would bene�t sentient beings, Nagarjuna agreed to go. Having arrived and did as requested, the Naga King who was much inclined to Dharma, presented Nagar-juna with the treasure of the Perfection of Wisdom of 100,000 Verses and several other precious texts. With these scriptures, Nagarjuna returned to the land of humans and was able to revive the then declining Mahayana tradition.

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Apart from his prowess as a scholar philosopher teacher, many miraculous feats are ascribed to Nagarjuna. Bodh-gaya was once threatened by �oods. Nagarjuna carved 7 boulders into images of the Buddha with their faces towards the �ood and these acted as a barrier and stopped the waters. Depicted as a handsome, calm dispositioned sage shielded by nagas, there is one account that while preaching Dharma in a garden, many nagas rose up and formed an umbrella to shield him from the rays of the sun. Thus he became known as Lord of the Nagas.

At that time, there lived a queen whose son longed to be King. The queen told her son that the King’s life was linked to that of Nagarjuna and that as long as Nagarjuna lived, the King would not die and the son would never rule. The son cried in frustra-tion. The queen couldn’t bear her son’s anguish and told him to go to Nagarjuna. “He is a bodhisattva. Whatever you ask of him, he would certainly give it to you”. Accordingly, the prince went to the Nagarjuna’s cave and asked him for his head. Nagarjuna consented but although the prince struck his neck with sword again and again, Nagarjuna’s head could not be severed. The Nagarjuna explained “Once when I was cutting grass, I cut o� the head of an insect. The consequence of that action can still a�ect me and you could easily kill me with a blade of grass. The prince tried this and indeed, at the �rst stroke, cut o� Nagarjuna’s head. Milk, not blood poured out and the severed head said”Now I go to Tushita but later I shall return to this very same body”.It is said that in future, Nagar-juna will return and once more perform the great deeds to cause the Dharma to �ourish and bene�t sentient beings.

Nagarjuna realised that very few people had perfect, fully realised understanding of the ultimate mode of existence i.e. the actual meaning of emptiness. He also realised that if this ultimate mode of existence is not understood and perceived, then there is no way to cross over to libera-tion. Therefore, he composed the Five Treatises on Reason which explained the famous Madhyamika doctrine of the ultimate truth of emptiness; of the absence of inherent existence.

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Introducing the

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Is Compassion Relevant? By HH Dalai Lama

Some of my friends have told me that, while love and compassion are marvelous and good, they are not really very relevant. Our world, they say, is not a place where such beliefs have much in�uence or power. They claim that anger and hatred are so much a part of human nature that humanity will always be dominated by them. I do not agree. We humans have existed in our present form for about a hundred-thousand years. I believe that if during this time the human mind had been primarily controlled by anger and hatred, our overall population would have decreased. But today, despite all our wars, we �nd that the human population is greater than ever. This clearly indicates to me that love and compassion predominate in the world. And this is why unpleasant events are news, compassion-ate activities are so much part of daily life that they are taken for granted and, therefore, largely ignored.

Obviously, it is not enough for us simply to think about how nice compassion is! We need to make a concerted e�ort to develop it; we must use all the events of our daily life to transform our thoughts and behavior. First of all, we must be clear about what we mean by compassion. Many forms of compassionate feeling are mixed with desire and attachment. For instance, the love parents feel of their child is often strongly associ-ated with their own emotional needs, so it is not fully compassionate. Again, in marriage, the love between husband and wife - particularly at the beginning, when each partner still may not know the other's deeper character very well - depends more on attachment than genuine love. Our desire can be so strong that the person to whom we are attached appears to be good, when in fact he or she is very negative. In addition, we have a tendency to exaggerate small positive qualities. Thus when one partner's attitude changes, the other partner is often disappointed and his or her attitude changes too. This is an indication that love has been motivated more by personal need than by genuine care for the other individual. True compassion is not just an emotional response but a �rm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude towards others does not change even if they behave negatively. Of course, developing this kind of compassion is not at all easy! Let me emphasize that it is within your power, given patience and time, to develop this kind of compassion. Of course, our self-centeredness, our distinctive attach-ment to the feeling of an independent, self works fundamentally to inhibit our compassion. Indeed, true compassion can be experienced only when this type of self- grasping is eliminated. But this does not mean that we cannot start and make progress now.

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How can we start We should begin by removing the greatest hindrances to compassion: anger and hatred. As we all know, these are extremely powerful emotions and they can overwhelm our entire mind. Nevertheless, they can be controlled. If, however, they are not, these negative emotions will plague us - with no extra e�ort on their part! - and impede our quest for the happiness of a loving mind. So as a start, it is useful to investigate whether or not anger is of value. Sometimes, when we are discouraged by a di�cult situation, anger does seem helpful, appearing to bring with it more energy, con�dence and determination. Here, though, we must examine our mental state carefully. While it is true that anger brings extra energy, if we explore the nature of this energy, we discover that it is blind: we cannot be sure whether its result will be positive or negative. This is because anger eclipses the best part of our brain: its rational-ity. So the energy of anger is almost always unreliable. It can cause an immense amount of destructive, unfortunate behav-ior. Moreover, if anger increases to the extreme, one becomes like a mad person, acting in ways that are as damaging to oneself as they are to others. It is possible, however, to develop an equally forceful but far more controlled energy with which to handle di�cult situa-tions. This controlled energy comes not only from a compassionate attitude, but also from reason and patience. These are the most powerful antidotes to anger. Unfortunately, many people misjudge these qualities as signs of weakness. I believe the opposite to be true: that they are the true signs of inner strength. Compassion is by nature gentle, peaceful and soft, but it is very powerful. It is those who easily lose their patience who are insecure and unstable. Thus, to me, the arousal of anger is a direct sign of weakness.

So, when a problem �rst arises, try to remain humble and maintain a sincere attitude and be concerned that the outcome is fair. Of course, others may try to take advantage of you, and if your remaining detached only encourages unjust

aggression, adopt a strong stand, This, however, should be done with compassion, and if it is necessary to express your views and take strong countermeasures, do so without anger or ill-intent.

You should realize that even though your opponents appear to be harming you, in the end, their destructive activity will damage only themselves. In order to check your own sel�sh impulse to retaliate, you should recall your desire to practice compassion and assume responsi-bility for helping prevent the other person from su�ering the consequences of his or her acts. Thus, because the measures you employ have been calmly chosen, they will be more e�ective, more accurate and more forceful. Retaliation based on the blind energy of anger seldom hits the target. Think about it…

Is Compassion Relevant? By HH Dalai Lama



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The humour and heart

of our Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoch

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Kangaroo and Koala retreatRinpoche was once requested by FPMT Education dept to recommend the sadhana/prayer text to be used as the basis of the Mahamudra retreat at one of the Australian Centres and this was Rinpoche’s response –

“In the morning, extensive sadhana of the kangaroo; after lunch, we do the koala bear sdahana as everyone can sleep. At the beginning of the sadhana, (retreaters) can place eucalyptus leaves in their mouths and have some hang from their noses and ears. The evening sadhana can be the extensive sadhama of the millipede, concluding with cockroach dedication. “

New York Taxi TalesWhile in New York city to attend HH Dalai Lama teachings, Rinpoche and Ven Roger needed a taxi. So they each stood on opposite sides of the street to each try to hail a cab. After some time, Ven Roger wasn’t having any success in getting a cab and looked over to see whether Rinpoche had been able to get a cab – only to �nd that Rinpoche was giving away cab opportunities to other people waiting!!



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Wheel of Sharp Weapons

(1) The Wheel of Sharp Weapons

This text will leave the reader shaking in a mixture of fear and admiration. Its verses describe EXACTLY what many of us are experiencing in our lives and it explains with precision, the kind of actions we have done in past lives which brought this on. It’s really like holding up a mirror and seeing one’s past actions before our very eyes. It’s quite scary. WE are quite scary! Such is the lucidity of the Wheel of Sharp Weapons.

A concise masterpiece amongst all the mind-training/lojong texts, “The Wheel” is designed as a set of antidotes to mental habits, self-centredness and �xed ideas that cause endless su�ering. It urges us to analyse one’s mind, re-de�ne and re-work one's intent and way of thinking to bene�t others foremost. Without seeking any gains for oneself, through applying lojong, one inevitably actualizes one’s full potential and thereby attains enlightenment. Dharmaraksita, author of the Wheel of Sharp Weapons, was a great yogi possessing with vast scriptural knowledge and profound insight. He conferred these lojong teachings to Lama Atisha (982-1054), author of the Lamp On the Path, the forerunner of all Lam Rim texts. When Lama Atisha developed realisations into bodhichitta, he composed the following:

I went through much hardship of abandoning royalty,But by collecting much virtuous merit,I met my true Guru, Dharmaraksita,By showing me these supreme nectar like teachings, He has granted me sovereignty over my mind;So that now I have attained all the forceful opponents, Having memorised fully these words he has taught.

+ Bodhicaryavatara

the great Yogi Dharmaraksita

Journeying to the shore of bliss : Announcing the next two texts to be taught by Geshe Tenzin Zopa @ LDC, suitable for all levels of Dharma students–

the penetrating “Wheel of Sharp Weapons” – by Dharmaraksita the luminous “Bodhicaryavatara – Guide to the Bodhisattva’s Way of Life” – by Shantideva

The renowned Lama Atisha then transmitted these teachings to his attendant and disciple Dromtompa, who later founded the illustrious Kadampa tradition of Buddhist masters who propagated the lojong/mind-training teachings that produced highly realized beings and remain relevant to us all today.



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Placing others’ needs ahead of one’s own, based on clear Dharma understanding, is the way of the Bodhisattva warrior. The early verses display the powerful thrust of the lojong teachings –

In the jungles of poisonous plants strut the peacocks.Though medicine gardens of beauty lie near,The masses of peacocks do not �nd gardens pleasant,But thrive on the essence of poisonous plants.

We spend our whole life in the march for enjoyment,Yet tremble with fear at the mere thought pain;Thus since we are cowards, we are miserable still.But the brave Bodhisattvas accept su�ering gladlyAnd gain from their courage a true lasting joy.

Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche spoke on “The Wheel Of Sharp Weapons Of My Negative Karma When Driving” to students in Washington DC, putting lojong into present-day context –

“ When you are driving along in your car and suddenly some other car goes in front of your car, you get upset. Or the next car does something they are not supposed to do and your mind gets agitated. When this happens immediately:

+ Bodhicaryavatara

Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche

Remember that this unfavorable condition is my negative karma created by my sel�sh mind, my ego. This is the wheel of sharp weapons, the negative karma I created when I harmed others circling back on me now. Without delaying for even a second, I immediately use it to cut my enemy, ego.

Rejoice how this is the happiest, most wonderful thing in life - using the wheel of sharp weapons of my negative karma, produced by my ego, to cut down my enemy, the ego. This is the happiest life, the most wonderful life [opportunity] to cut my ego using the sharp weapon of my negative karma.

Feel unbelievably happy! Why?

Here �rst you are accepting the problem [as it is caused by your karma], so by doing that it paci�es the negative emotional thoughts, feeling upset or angry.

The second thing is that you're looking at the shortcomings of ego, the harm given to you by ego.

Third, you are using the harm given to ego to turn back on and cut the ego. That means destroying the ego, self-cherishing thought, so that then bodhicitta can rise. From that you can achieve enlightenment. Then you can liberate numberless sentient beings from the oceans of samsaric su�erings and enlighten them. When that happens then that’s the ultimate goal of your life, the very meaning of your life is completed.

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WOW! This is one example, and you must think similarly in daily life with anything that annoys you, which disturbs you suddenly. Think like this about something with which it's di�cult to practice patience, like when anger suddenly arises. “



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(2) Bodhicaryavatāra or A Guide to the Bodhisattva's Way of Life

Buddhas are born from bodhisattvas; bodhisattvas are born from bodhicitta; bodhicitta is therefore the cradle of all Buddhas. This 10,000 megawatt text on bodhicitta holds the cornerstone of Mahayana Buddhist thought.

Written by Shantideva, a Buddhist monk at Nālandā Monastic University in India around 700 CE, its focus is to develop the Bodhicitta mind, the altruistic mind that takes on the responsibility of freeing all beings from su�ering, through the practice of the six perfections (Skt. Pāramitās). In verse form, logic and debate are unveiled to convince the practitioner that the journey to Buddha-hood is through sentient beings and not only for them.

FOR ALL WHO SEEK to chart their own destiny and captain their journey to bliss and wisdom, familiarity with these 2 texts is indispensible. They are the boat to the other shore and our Geshe Tenzin Zopa will be our Virtuous Boatman, navigating us through the waters with his knowledge, experience and enthusiasm. Come on board and we’ll sail together to the other shore.

The Start Dates for the Bodhicaryavatara is (Fri) 26 Feb 2010 and the Wheel of Sharp Weapons on Sat 27 Feb 2010!! We will soon be taking orders for the study-texts from all those interested to attend the classes and begin Dharma study in a more in-depth manner, under the skilful tutelage of our Geshe Tenzin Zopa.

+ Bodhicaryavatara

Geshe Tenzin Zopa, The resident teacher of Losang Dragpa Buddhist Society (LDC)


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Delight means….

Appreciating all we have instead of looking to the next thing we want

Living with a quiet joy

Moderation; Balance & Not over Doing it.

Appreciates how mich we have already, so we do not need to grab for more.

Dharma for Kids

4. Delight

No need to wait,let’s celebrate!My joy times two, when I’m happy for YOU!

16 Guidelines Part 1: How we Think



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Dharma fo

r Kids 16 Guidelines Part 1: How we ThinK Delight

What was the most suprising place in which you found something beautiful?

Crystal Tan Ong Kye Li



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Dharma fo

r Kids 16 Guidelines Part 1: How we ThinK Delight

Please share the delightful/ joyful/ happy activities or events you had this week.

Zhou Chen Ong Kye Li


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Appearances are not always that they seem…..we see our own mental projections and mistake them to be “truths” …a study in Empti-ness via pictures. Just follow steps (1) and (2).

1. Look at this picture – a photo of white & brown rocks.

2.. Now Shift your mental projection and see if you can �nd white and brown horses. Appearances are not always what they seem. A mind-shift changes the “existence” of what we �rst saw.

2. Again, shift your mental projection – do you see it as a long wall of columns/pillars? Appearances are not always what they seem.

What is Reality?

1. Now look at this picture of the ships

Lama Zopa Rinpoche says “ Looking at an object means looking at a creation of your own mind. Looking at an object means looking at your perception of it, what appears to your mind. It is merely the view of your own mind, which is the production of your present level or quality of mind. How purely or impurely, positively or negatively you see an object, is totally linked to your state of your mind, whether it is pure, impure, positive or negative. And this applies to how you see every-thing: people, situations, buildings and so forth.

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Newsletter of Losang Dragpa Centre - fpmt-ldc.orgIn brief, the Tripitaka (the Three Baskets of the Teachings) and the four classes of tantra were all taught by the Buddha himself according