Leading Your Life into Health is the Focus of Chi Center Qigong Retreats with Master Mingtong Gu ? October 29 and Nov 2-11 in San Francisco Area

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Petaluma CA (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

An unwanted medical diagnosis or the limiting effects of aging can cause isolation and paralyzing fear and confusion. A daily practice of Qigong has helped millions lead their life to thrive through stress, aging and illness. The Chi Center retreats offer expert concentrated daily practice with the guidance of Qigong Master Mingtong Gu to cultivate calm, clarity and healthy purpose. The November retreats are ?Healing Intensive Retreats?, the most concentrated programs offered by The Chi Center for prevention and wellness recovery.

Studies show that it takes weeks to learn and retrain the brain and body into a new lifestyle habit. Chi Center retreats range from 5-14 days, to give the best concentrated time, place and focus to start a new future, by learning and deepening a Wisdom Healing Qigong practice. The Chi Center?s 100 Day Qigong program continues with a home practice program, weekly web sessions and a strong support community.

Master Gu studied directly with the founder of Wisdom Healing Qigong in China, which is the Qigong specialty that combines an ancient lineage of Qigong with modern medicine to focus precisely on prevention and/or recovery of medical conditions from disease, illness and aging. ?Too often in western medicine, the patient is overwhelmed, and forgets he/she has great capacity within to help their body heal and to support their medical care. The Qigong that I teach awakens this capacity to actively lead your life into health.” Mingtong Gu added “My students learn the skills and discipline to support your aging, your doctors and your dreams.?

Each day includes Qigong practice, teachings and meditations and healthy, wholesome meals. The movements and meditations are so gentle the practice can be done sitting, standing or lying down, so it is well-suited to many health conditions. ?When I am in retreat led by Mingtong Gu, everyday is more helpful to my learning and how I feel. He is a gifted teacher in translating these teachings into English for the western world.? said retreat student Denise Minter. Located just 25 minutes north of San Francisco, the 194 acre EarthRise at IONS Retreat Center is situated on a hilltop with sunrise and sunset views, laced with trails, bridges and benches.

About the Chi Center:

Master Mingtong Gu is an internationally recognized teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong. Master Gu is the founder of the Chi Center, which offers regional events, classes, retreats and online programs for the public, professional wellness practitioners and Qigong teacher training. He is the author of publications, including Wisdom Healing Qigong and Sound Healing Technologies. Master Gu received his Qigong training from grandmasters in China and Tibet and at the world’s largest Qigong medicine-less hospital in China. Founded in China over 5000 years ago, the Qigong practice improves energy and wellness through gentle movement, meditation, sound and visualization. The Chi Center is based at the Earthrise at IONS retreat center in Petaluma, CA.

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International Network of Engaged Buddhists Launches Buddhist Art Gala Fundraiser and Silent Auction at Tibet House in New York City on November 19, 2011

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New York, NY (PRWEB) October 11, 2011

The International Network of Engaged Buddhists invites socially engaged art lovers to the final art exhibition and evening gala celebration of the International Buddhist Art Gathering 2011 on November 19, 2011 from 7-10pm at Tibet House in New York City.

The INEB Gala offers an elegant evening of live music, cultural dance performances, and a special exhibition and silent auction of Buddhist artwork by esteemed artists from around the world, including Lowell Boyers, Songdej Thipthong, and Steven P. Perkins. Speaking at the gala are honored guests Sulak Sivaraksa, the co-founder of INEB, and American Buddhist Bernie Glassman, founder of Zen Peacemakers and Greyston Foundation. Ajahn Sulak?s latest publication, “The Wisdom of Sustainability”, will be available for purchase and autograph from 8-9pm.

Tickets to the gala are $ 20 in advance or $ 25 at the door, and all proceeds from the gala and silent auction contribute to INEB social and peace-building programs in Asia.The gala silent auction is open for public, international bidding at 32Auctions, featuring original Buddhist art, exotic jewelry, and other rare relics.

In 1989, the International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) was established in Siam (Thailand) by Sulak Sivaraksa, other thinkers and social activists, Buddhists and non-Buddhists. Over the years the network has expanded to include members, both individuals and organizations, from more than 20 countries across Asia, Europe, North America and Australia. From this diversity, an understanding of socially engaged Buddhism has emerged which integrates the practice of Buddhism with social action for a healthy, just and peaceful world.

INEB?s comprehensive vision is to develop the perspective and practice of socially engaged Buddhism that informs a global perspective by


Promoting understanding, cooperation and networking among inter-Buddhist and inter-religious social action groups
Acting as an information center related to the areas of social concern
Facilitating conferences, education and training that supports and strengthens Buddhists and other socially active individuals and groups

Find out more about how you can support INEB activities and purchase tickets to the INEB Gala at http://www.inebnycgala.org.

Tibet House is located at 22 West 15th St, NYC 10011.

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Promises Addiction Treatment Centers Expands Holistic & Integrative Therapies Program

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) November 08, 2011

Two years ago, Promises Treatment Centers was among the first to introduce a comprehensive holistic addiction treatment program to its clients. What began as a pain management unit for opiate withdrawal quickly expanded to include tuina, cupping and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) techniques to address all forms of emotional and physical pain during detox and early recovery.

As a result of its ongoing success, the TCM program at Promises is expanding to include movement therapy, using qigong and tai chi poses to improve function and reduce pain in different organ systems. Promises also recently launched a juicing program based on TCM nutrition principles. After analyzing a client?s constitution, licensed and certified acupuncturist Margot Chambers creates an individualized nutrition plan for each client.

?There is something about using clean medicine to get clean,? said Chambers. ?Clients come to Promises because they have been self-medicating with substances that harm them. The Traditional Chinese Medicine program empowers them to instead heal their bodies in a natural, holistic manner. It teaches clients an alternative way to deal with emotional and physical pain; it empowers them.?

At Promises, clients are offered three acupuncture treatments per week, with a complete diagnostic conducted at every visit. Chambers uses Traditional Chinese Medicine including movement therapy and Chinese nutrition to treat pain, insomnia, anxiety, digestive issues and the host of other complaints common in early recovery.

?Because people in early recovery are under acute stress, their bodies change rapidly,? said Chambers, who holds a master?s degree in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine and maintains a private practice in Los Angeles. ?Every time I see a client, I create a new treatment protocol designed to return balance to the body. The more balanced their bodies are, the less emotional and physical pain they feel.?

Clients at Promises have widely embraced Traditional Chinese Medicine. Although most have never tried acupuncture before, 95 to 100 percent come back, and about 75 percent get their own TCM doctor after leaving treatment. After launching the Chinese nutrition program, clients are leaving treatment leaner for the first time.

?Traditional Chinese Medicine is a complete health care system that can ultimately treat many ailments, from digestion and heartburn to various types of pain,? said Chambers. ?Rather than putting on a band-aid, TCM treats health problems where they originate.?

About Promises Treatment Centers

Promises Treatment Centers in Malibu and West Los Angeles are the premier addiction treatment centers in southern California. Led by some of the country?s leading addiction specialists, Promises has built an international reputation for innovative addiction treatment and exceptional service. Whether an individual requires detox, residential drug rehab, outpatient treatment, extended care or a sober living environment, Promises has been the drug rehabilitation center of choice for more than 20 years. For more information about Promises Treatment Centers, visit http://www.promises.com or call 877-351-7506.

Promises is part of Elements Behavioral Health, a family of behavioral health care programs that includes The Ranch and the Sexual Recovery Institute. Elements offers comprehensive, innovative treatment for substance abuse, sexual addiction, trauma, eating disorders and other mental health disorders. We are committed to delivering clinically sophisticated treatment that promotes permanent lifestyle change, not only for the patient but for the entire family system. For more information about Elements Behavioral Health, visit http://www.elementsbehavioralhealth.com.

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New Acupuncture CEUs for Acupuncture Continuing Education Online

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(PRWEB) July 20, 2011

Acupuncture CEUs expand at http://www.healthcmi.com with Prof. Liao?s new online course offerings for acupuncture continuing education credit. Case Histories with Herbal Formulas is a five-part series covering the treatment of a variety disorders with Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncturists can visit HealthCMi.com and download the course content to their computer or mobile device, take an online quiz, and receive a certificate of completion.

The course content is an eBook that users may keep and use for quick searches and for easy reference in a busy acupuncture clinic. The eBooks are viewable on a Mac, Windows PC, iPhone, iPad, Android cell phone, Kindle and many other smart phones and eReaders. HealthCMi.com courses are approved for acupuncture continuing education credit throughout the USA and Canada, BC. All courses are approved for NCCAOM Diplomate acupuncture continuing education points (covers most states), California acupuncture CEUs, Florida CEs, and Texas CAEs.

The first part of the series features the treatment of stomach ulcers, diabetes, eating disorders, and sexual dysfunction. Acupuncturists taking part two learn about the treatment of breast nodules, prolapsed uterus, lupus, and herbal medicines for the treatment of morning sickness. Part three covers asthma, whooping cough, mumps, retinitis, allergic rejection of breast milk, mumps and glaucoma. Part four covers many topics including liver cancer, gallstones, heart failure, lantern disorder, colitis, running piglet syndrome (running piggies), dry skin, and more! Part five covers high blood pressure, herbs for the side effects of radiation treatment, damp warm fever, and stroke.

Prof. Liao?s courses for licensed acupuncturists are approved for 6 acupuncture CEUs for Case Histories with Herbal Formulas Part One, 5 acupuncture CEUs for part two, 2 CEUs for part three, 14 CEUs for part four, and 3 CEUs for part five. The courses feature independent case histories and therefore need not be taken in sequential order. Visit http://www.healthcmi.com to learn more.

About Prof. Liao

Professor Richard Liao, L.Ac., Dipl.Ac., has served as professor of herbology and acupuncture theory at the Academy of Chinese Culture & Health Sciences in Oakland, CA. Prof. Liao has also served as faculty at Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. His many years of teaching experience bring the highest quality of interesting and useful courses to HealthCMi.com acupuncture continuing education online.

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Asia Transpacific Journeys Announces New Itineraries Beginning May 2007 Along China’s Silk Road

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BOULDER, CO (PRWEB) September 19, 2006

Asia Transpacific Journeys (ATJ) announces a new itinerary along China?s Silk Road, from the company that has delved into the heart and soul of one Asian destination after another for nearly 20 years.

?’China?s Silk Road: History?s Great Thoroughfare? exemplifies two decades of exploring Asia, of assembling shards and shadows of the past into a story trail that can help us explain how and why civilizations come and go,? says Marilyn Downing Staff, CEO.

Remote desert outposts, large cities and rustic villages, Uyghur, Kazak and Kyrgyz peoples, pastoral walks, multiple religious traditions, tombs and temples, markets and bazaars are part of the potpourri available for the first time through ATJ for small groups of up to 16 guests. Leading the trips will be two of ATJ?s team of professionals, which was recently recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as offering exceptional knowledge and service.

ATJ will conduct two departures in 2007 and two in 2008 along China?s Silk Road. The 14-day itineraries are May 6-19 and Sept. 9-22 2007 and May 4-17 and Sept. 7-20 2008.

The land cost of $ 5,195 per person (double) includes luxury accommodations in Beijing and Xi?an, Western China?s best available lodging, expert tour leadership, most meals including local beer, medical and evacuation insurance, and more. Internal air is approximately $ 900 and international air approximately $ 1,300. Single supplements are $ 800.

THE ITINERARY

This adventure begins in Beijing and ends in Shanghai. Internal flights transport guests to Urumqi (in Mongolian ?beautiful pastures?), the capital of Xinjiang, a huge western province home to lush pastures populated by herders and 13 distinct ethnic minorities. Guests sample Uyghur cuisine and overnight in Kazak yurts before flying to Kashgar, still intact from Marco Polo?s time, an intoxicating, marvelous confluence of Indian, Persian, Arabian and Chinese cultures layered one on top of the other. On another day the ruins of whole cities are underfoot as the trip skirts the southern edge of the Taklamakan Desert to Karghilik and Yarkand. A highlight is the Sunday Bazaar in Hotan, with bread and steaming nutmeg tea on offer as well as sheep, goats, horses and camels.

In Jiya the 2nd Century comes alive while watching the making of traditional tie-dye raw silk called atles. Dunhuang, one of the great points of convergence along the Silk Road is the next stop, where tree-lined streets are thoroughfares for Mongolian ponies and locals wear traditional dress. From here guests explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Mogao Caves, an incredible repository of Buddhist culture: thousands of artifacts are contained therein, including murals, carvings, paintings, embroidery, hand-written texts on Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism, historic records, accounting books, letters and court records in Chinese, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Falu, Sute, Hetian and Huihe languages. Finally, a must see on the itinerary is an additional UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Terracotta Warriors in Xian.

TOUR LEADERS

Dr. Stephen Halkovic holds a Ph.D in Inner Asian Studies, specializing in Mongolia/Tibet/China, from Indiana University where he taught for 14 years. While teaching at IU, he led summer tours to Soviet Central Asia, Mongolia and China. Since the ?80s he has led 100 trips to China, over 50 to Mongolia, and more than 15 to Tibet.

Ari Bond, born and raised in Southeast Asia and educated in Europe, studied languages and geography. He has acquired native fluency in eight languages, and a working knowledge of many others, including several Asian languages. He has planned, managed and directed tours and expeditions for more than 30 years on all seven continents, including pioneering trips throughout Asia.

Asia Transpacific Journeys has been crafting private Custom Journeys and Small Group Trips to the Asia/Pacific region since 1987.

Says CEO Downing Staff: ?Our intimate, in-depth style promotes cross-cultural understanding, encourages environmental sustainability, and fulfills long-held personal dreams.? She notes that ATJ?S regional expertise also makes ATJ the operator of choice for dozens of America?s most demanding universities and museums.

For 2007 ATJ?s ever-expanding itineraries of 18 Small Group Trips and Custom Journeys encompasses 20 countries in North Asia, South Asia, SE Asia and the Pacific. Some trips also support global conservation and cultural preservation. ATJ?s own non-profit Asia Transpacific Foundation, established in 1998, works with rural Asian communities to provide clean drinking water through locally made ceramic water filters.

For more information please call toll free 800-642-2742.

Press contact:

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Please ask for hi-res jpegs and additional itinerary details.

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Technical IT Security Conference To Discuss Stuxnet Proliferation and SCADA Security

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Miami, FL (PRWEB) October 03, 2011

Hacker Halted USA, the technical information security conference organized by EC-Council that will take place in Miami this Fall, created a focused forum that discusses on issues of SCADA and Critical Infrastructure security. The emergence of the Stuxnet worm in 2010 was a major turning point in the history of cyberwar. Stuxnet, the world?s most sophisticated cyber weapon to date (at least, that we know of), was designed for the expressed purpose of physically disabling an Iranian nuclear power plant – an event rarely seen on the world stage.

According to the W32.Stuxnet Dossier released by Symantec in February 2011, Stuxnet is a threat that was primarily written to target an industrial control system or set of similar systems. Industrial control systems are used in gas pipelines and power plants. Its final goal is to reprogram industrial control systems (ICS) by modifying code on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to make them work in a manner the attacker in

Kerala Ayurveda Academy Offers Individual Classes on Yoga Therapy, Nutrition, Herbology, Ayurvedic Massage. Offering Full Time Certified and Masters programs in Ayurveda.

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Foster City, CA (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

Ayurveda, the science (Veda) of life (Ayus), is a part of the world’s oldest and most well-documented comprehensive health care system. According to Ayurveda, harmony at the level of the Body, Mind and Spirit is true health. Ayurveda emphasizes the individual rather than a disease. The concept of body constitution distinguishes Ayurveda from many other healing sciences.

Ayurvedic science is aimed at the preservation of health and prevention of disease by establishing balance and harmony through nutrition, herbs, meditation, and daily routines. Ayurvedic science provides knowledge to unfold the reality beyond the physical body and achieve harmony of Body, Mind and Spirit. The World Health Organization recognizes Ayurveda as a complete natural health care system.

There is a unique opportunity in this day and age to lead successful lives by assisting family, friends and clients in creating healthier bodies and lifestyles, thus eventually lowering health care costs.

Kerala Ayurveda Students are typically:

Veterans To Experience Dahn Yoga Benefits Thanks to New Promotion

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09 January 2012
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Gilbert, AZ (PRWEB) November 09, 2011

Dahn Yoga classes have allowed people around the globe to improve the state of their mind-body connection and offer a boost to their overall well-being. Now Dahn Yoga is happy to announce that it’s offering a 20 percent discount on all memberships for veterans and active service personnel throughout the month of November.

According to the United States Department of Veteran Affairs, there are currently more than 20 million veterans living in the United States today. Many of these individuals continue to cope and rehabilitate after returning from overseas and completing their deployment.

Dahn Yoga exercises, which have a rich history with roots in Korean mind-body practice, have proven to help individuals restore their physical and mental states to prime condition. Thanks to meridian exercises and whole body tapping, practitioners within the Dahn Yoga community often report feeling an improvement in their health and a balance between their bodies and minds.

To experience the benefits of Dahn Yoga classes and take advantage of this exciting promotion, individuals should call or visit one of their local Dahn Yoga centers.

About Dahn Yoga: Dahn Yoga is a dynamic mind-body practice originating in Korea. Dahn Yoga classes combine stretching, flowing movement, deep breathing exercises and meditation in a simple and easy to learn format. Dahn Yoga is often taught alongside Tai Chi, QiGong and Mediation classes.

In the United States, Dahn Yoga classes are offered at Dahn Yoga & Health Centers, Inc., a national leader in health and wellness. Dahn Yoga classes are also offered at franchise, affiliate and community-based locations. Dahn Yoga reviews can be found at Dahnyoga.com.

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Historic Buddhist Manuscript of Phra Malai on Display This Weekend as Part of Houston Vintage Book, Postcard and Paper Festival

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Fort Worth, Texas (PRWEB) October 15, 2011

The Phra Malai, one of the Orient?s most impressive pieces of literature, will just be part of many items up for sale and display at this weekend?s Eighth Annual Houston Vintage Book, Postcard and Paper Festival.

David Nutzman of StoneMonkey Books presents this 40-foot-long hand-painted manuscript that tells the story of Phra Malai. It is one of Buddhism?s deepest stories.

The festival, put on by DM Promotions in conjunction with the Texas Booksellers Association, takes place Saturday and Sunday at the Stafford Center, 10505 Cash Road, in Stafford. Admission is $ 3.50 per person and is good for both days. Children are allowed in free with a paid adult. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

?Each year, we seem to bring out better and better books and items for our returning friends or newcomers,? said Daniel Monsanto of DM Promotions. ?There just always is an energy surrounding our Houston festival and I?m expecting another great event this weekend.?

Houston is a city rich with history. Many books and postcards over the years have represented how the town has grown from simply a Downtown-centric focus to the Astrodome, Greenway Plaza, the Texas Medical Center, Loop 610 and Sam Houston Tollway. For longtime Houstonians, they will remember the Esperson Building at one time being the largest building of its type Downtown. How can anyone forget the Gulf Building with the big, rotating Gulf sign that greeted people either during the day or at night coming into Houston on Interstate 10?

Don?t forget about the historic Rice Hotel and all of the important individuals that have spent nights there. Of course, Houston is named for Sam Houston, one of Texas? greatest statesmen. Don?t be surprised if many items related to the city of Houston and its incredible growth show up at this weekend?s book, postcard and paper festival.

Book readers and collectors will have a plethora of choices, ranging from new, used and antiquarian books covering varied subjects like history, war, Texana, sewing, children?s interest, cooking, fiction and non-fiction areas of interest.

There are postcards featuring churches, modern chrome views of cities and rare hold-to-light ones.

Vintage paper products ranging from advertising, historical documents, autographs, paper currency, matchbooks, brochures, valentines, calendars, magazines, pin-ups, artist-signed prints and much, much more are waiting for your fingertips to touch and purchase.

Bookseller Shirley Dyess, of The Dust Jacket will display antique children?s books, vintage cookbooks and books on Texas history including the rare title ?Terry?s Texas Rangers.? One highlight of her collection is a delightful set of 1939 miniature books in a slipcase, ?Tom Thumb? and ?Thumbelina? with hand colored pictures. Dealer Bob Harper with Outdoor Visions specializes in rare big game hunting books with an emphasis on hunting in Africa, Asia and North America.

Charlotte Oleinik, of Homespun Classics, is offering a large collection of unique Boy Scout memorabilia, Campfire Girls books, vintage greeting cards and valentines from the 40?s and 50?s, paper dolls, railroad ephemera and a sewing section with vintage patterns. Other highlights of her collection are a 1949 program of the National Republican Dinner with Eisenhower and Nixon, a 1949 Texaco reunion item, Oilers and Buffalo Bills football programs, children?s primers, children?s books from the 30?s, 40?s and 50?s on linen and books on the Titanic, with one from 1912.

The festival offers people that are either just starting out or veterans in collecting a chance to meet and learn from dealers and fellow collectors. Attendees can gain knowledge about book, postcard and paper collecting activities. For more information about this weekend?s event, visit our website at http://www.houstonshow.com.

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The Bay Area’s Dharma Publishing Bookstore Announces A 20% Savings On 3 New Buddhist Books

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09 January 2012
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Berkeley, CA (PRWEB) October 20, 2011

What?s new from Dharma Publishing?

?We are excited to offer readers a brand new collection of spiritual poetry in Songs of Shabkar. Combined with lush, color photographs of the Tibetan landscape taken by the translator Victoria Sujata, the poetry in Songs of Shabkar offers a reading experience like none other.

The recent revision of Holy Places of the Buddha offers readers a chance to visit the holy places of Buddhist pilgrimage in vivid detail through all-new full color photos and expertly researched descriptions that are informative and engaging.

Buddha, Dharma, Sangha, a true classic in Buddhist studies, will now be offered in two volumes. Volume 1 is now available and is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in the life of the Buddha, the early history of Buddhism in India, and the transmission of Buddhism throughout Asia and Tibet.

We hope new readers will find something in these books to connect with whether a new or challenging idea, a photo, story or description that touches them, or simply the joy of learning and expanding their knowledge.

As always the proceeds from donations and the purchase of our book go to support the Yeshe De Text Preservation Project, which prints sacred texts distributed for free at the annual World Peace Ceremony on Bodh Gaya, India.? Says Rima Tamar of Dharma Publishing Bookstore.

Songs of Shabkar: The Path of a Tibetan Yogi Inspired by Nature

This book presents poems of Shabkar Tshogdruk Rangdrol (1781-1851). This great yogi and practitioner of both Nyingma and Sarma teachings was a master poet and skilled writer; he sang beautiful songs and authored many texts. Throughout Tibet he was renowned as an example of the finest meditator.

The songs were Shabkar?s particular way of teaching, reflecting his profound understanding and his way of life. The depth of meaning conveyed in each song is still accessible today: if we listen to the words and let them resonate within us, they will point directly to our own life and our own mind. His work allows us to explore the Dharma from the inside, glimpsing the way of life of a true practitioner. This is Shabkar?s precious gift to us today.

Dharma Publishing is pleased to have this opportunity to publish a collection of Shabkar?s songs. The poems are composed in a simple yet richly poetic style, with beauty and directness, often expressing delight in nature. Experts in Tibetology, lovers of poetry and spiritual seekers from any tradition will be uplifted by Shabkar?s rigorous honesty on the path toward self-understanding.

Holy Places of the Buddha: This installment of the Dharma Publishing?s Crystal Mirror series is a guide to the eight central places of Buddhist pilgrimage in India, based on rare traditional sources and unique traveler?s journals. Read about modern archeological research on the remaining artistic styles and monuments, always cognizant of the spiritual vision and stories from the Buddha?s life and the history of the Sangha. This book shows the major centers of Buddhism in ancient India as seen through the eyes of pilgrims in past and present: it describes the rediscovery of this ancient heritage and what travelers can see today. It opens our eyes to how valuable and vital the sacred sites still are; meaningful to the modern world. This recent edition has been updated with new full color photographs.

(Crystal Mirror Series, Volume IX)

Buddha, Dharma, Sangha; Roots of Transmission. a revision of a reference book which, since its first publication in 1984, has become a classic. Beginning with a traditional account of the Buddha?s life, discussions of the texts of the Dharma transmission, an introduction to the earliest Sanghas, the Great Siddhas, and the history of Dharma transmission in Asia and Tibet.

(Crystal Mirror Series, Volume VI)

About Dharma Publishing

Dharma Publishing is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to preserving the culture of Tibetan Buddhism while contributing to the Western understanding of mind, well-being and human potential. We have a wonderful bookstore in Berkeley and we do events and lectures, book launchings, and promote a Calendar of Retreats throughout the year. Offering various courses and workshops in the Bay Area on meditation techniques as well as various meditation instructional audio CDs for those unable to attend our workshops in person. Our passion is to share our love throughout the Bay Area for Buddhist Books and Culture and to educate people on topics relating to Tibetan Buddhism and meditation and visualization techniques. Please give us a call at (510) 200-0981 to learn more about our very unique products and services that benefit the Tibetan culture.

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