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Exploring the meaning behind ‘Buddha, Dharma and Sangha’ By Lewis Gwilt When we explore Buddhism on any level, the concept of the three jewels is fundamental. They are integral part of understanding and living the teachings. But what are the three jewels, why are they so important and how are …
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By Michael Lobsang Tenpa One of the sights fairly ubiquitous in the Tibetan Buddhist world—and these days, also in New Age stores and yoga studies of every kind—is the sight of the Buddhist prayers flags. Surprisingly, these colourful flags made of fabric are visually similar to the Mexican papel picado, …
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Geshe-la’s new philosophy course starting next month is based on Chandrakirti’s teachings on the Middle Way. But who is Chandrakirti, what is the Middle Way and why are his teachings important? Who is Chandrakirti? Chandrakirti was a sixth and seventh century Indian Buddhist scholar of Nagarjuna’s Madhyamaka, “Middle Way”, philosophy …
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By Michael Lobsang Tenpa Very few things in the Dharmic traditions of the Indian subcontinent are as enigmatic as the origins of the number 108. While Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Jainism and Buddhism—along with the modern-day New Age authors—all have their own ideas about the signifance of the figure, no particular way …
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Jamyang invites change makers and inspiring thinkers to the first Planetary Crisis Summit By Freddie Jenkins This month Jamyang is hosting our FPMT family to come together and engage in dialog about how best to address the challenges posed by the climate emergency, entrenched inequality, and growing mental health crises; …
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By Ginger Chih My passion to document the Tibetan experience began when the Tibet Fund asked me to explore a photographic record of the worldwide Tibetan diaspora. This project appealed to me as a documentary photographer for nearly ten years, a student of Tibetan Buddhism and an international consultant and …
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Khen Rinpoche Geshe Tashi Tsering’s recent meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama marks a significant turning point in his career. Having submitted his resignation as Abbot of Sera Mey Monastery, Geshe la has accepted the esteemed role of Director at the Dalai Lama Centre for Tibetan and Ancient Indian …
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Explore Buddhism: New Cycle Launch at Jamyang London Buddhist Centre! Join us for an Open Day in May with Geshe Tenzin Namdak and Losang Wangyel to learn about the course and the Buddhist study experience at Jamyang!
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