He currently teaches and lectures around the world at such places as at Esalen, Open Center, Omega Institute, Interface, at universities in the United States and abroad, and at spiritual centers of all kinds. He also contributes regularly to Tricycle magazine, New Age, and Yoga Journal. He currently lives in Concord, Massachusetts.
Lama Surya Das Practices Rime
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The Rimé Movement was designed to recognize the differences between traditions and appreciate them, while also establishing a dialogue which would create common ground. There are actually five major branches of Buddhism: Sakya, Gelugpa, Nyingma, Kagu, and Bonpo. The Rimé Movement was designed to recognize the differences between traditions and appreciate them, while also establishing a dialogue which would create common ground. It is considered important that variety be preserved, and therefore Rimé teachers are generally quite careful to emphasize differences in thought, giving students many options as to how to proceed in their spiritual training. instrumental in re-initiating dialogue between the sects. Rimé was, to some extent, the re-establishment of a rule or principle that had always been present in Tibetan Buddhism, but that had been de-emphasized or forgotten. That is: to ignorantly criticize other traditions was wrong, and that misunderstandings due to ignorance should be immediately alleviated. Lama Surya Das organized several weeklong International Buddhist Teachers Conferences with the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, India, and America. What is Dzogchen?
Dzogchen is the consummate practice of Tibetan Buddhism. Dzogchen is direct, immediate, essentailized, adaptable and profound: a pure awareness practice applicable to any circumstance and readily integrated into modern life. The word Dzogchen can be translated as the Natural Great Perfection, directly introduces us to your inner Buddha, the inherent freedom, purity and perfection of being which is our true nature.Lama Surya Das Dzogchen Meditation Retreats in 2010
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Obama Had The Dalai Lama's Scarf In His Pocket During His Swearing In
husband of California Senator Diane Feinstein, also happens to be a major
supporter of Buddhism. Blum was up on the platform during the swearing in.
Prior to the swearing in Blum told Barack Obama that he had with him a white khata (a
silk Tibetan scarf) given to him by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Blum
described what happened next in a letter to an associate of the Dalai Lama:
"I offered it to President Obama before the ceremony. I said that I
could get it delivered to him later. He said, no, that he was going to take
it and have it with him; in fact, it was in his pocket when he was
sworn-in."
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Buddha Is as Buddha Does 10 Original Practices by Lama Surya Das
Buddha Is as Buddha Does:
The Ten Original Practices for Enlightened Living
Review by C James: For the beginner stepping on the Buddhist path for the first time, BUDDHA IS AS BUDDHA DOES describes that path in all its richness. For the activist, spritual or otherwise, it is a true resource that will guide its readers with wit, wisdom and a wealth of practical knowledge. Add to all that the fact that the book was a thoroughly enjoyable read.
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Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be
Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be:
Lessons on Change, Loss, and Spiritual Transformation
"It is inevitably painful to deal with transition, change, suffering, death, and other losses. They are realities we would prefer to avoid, or minimize, but they are essentially part of life. We must face them with courage, grace, clarity and wisdom. Lama Surya Das teaches us how to do so in the spirit of enlightenment, great practical wisdom, humility and effective compassion. Letting Go of the Person You Used to Be is a further tribute to his masterful talents as a spiritual teacher."
Wayne Teasdale
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Other Books by Surya
Natural Radiance: Awakening to Your Great Perfection
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Awakening the Buddha Within: Tibetan Wisdom for the Western World
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Awakening The Buddhist Heart: Integrating Love, Meaning, and Connection into Every Part of Your Life
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Natural Great Perfection
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The Snow Lion's Turquoise Mane
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Dharma Practice Calendar
Dharma Practice Calendar:
154-Year Buddhist Lunar Calendar
Most dharma practitioners have a meditation or practice schedule based on the lunar calendar, including not only New and Full Moon times, but exact times for the 30 lunar days in each lunar month. Here is a 150-year lunar calendar (1900-2054) that provides the following information for each lunar day: Day of Week Standard Calendar Date Lunar Day (1 to 30) Event Time to Nearest Minute Lunar Month (Karmapa style) Lunar Month (Dalai Lama style) Tibetan New Year (Karmapa) Tibetan New Year (Dalai Lama) Eclipses Indicated by Type Tidal Force Also included are several articles by Michael Erlewine on the lunar cycle and how it relates to Tibetan astrology and dharma practice. Here in a single volume is the essential practice information that appears in yearly practice calendars for a full 150 years - accurate lunar event timing.
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