His Holiness, The Dalai Lama, wrote a beautifully helpful book, in 2005. It is titled: "How to Expand LOVE Widening the Circle of Loving Relationships". Step by step, through multiple stages of development and awareness, he helps us to develop skills where one can learn to transform negative feelings by cultivating love and compassion. Rather than speak directly, my wonderful teacher, Eve, would point to life experiences, experiences we shared. She had so many stories to share about … [Read more...]
Is this Tibet’s big chance?
November 6, 2013 by
Tibetans who refuse to fly the Chinese flag above their homes risk being beaten or shot in the latest attempt to break their spirits. But now is the best moment in ages to bring hope to Tibet's proud, but desperate people. China’s leaders are mounting an intense campaign to draw a veil over their rights abuses and persuade governments to vote them onto the UN Human Rights Council. So if enough of us shine a light on what’s going on in Tibet -- squashing an ancient religion, banning … [Read more...]
Calling all Nations ~ A Celebration of Water and Belonging OCT 12
October 8, 2013 by
Saturday October 12, 2013 Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park, California Please join Grandmother Agnes Baker-Pilgrim and Grandmother Mona Polacca of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers Nothern River Bear Drummers Turtle Women Rising Round Valley Feather Dancers Ras Keen, Africa Jyoti, Spiritual Director of the Center For Sacred Studies Chief Golden Light Eagle Cynthia Daniels Pomo Opening Prayer Members of Watersongline Council Sonoma County … [Read more...]
Mary D. Moore is Taking Action for World Peace!
June 22, 2013 by
Throughout human history, war and violence defined whether territorial boundaries would expand or constrict. The Rule of Law seldom became the standard of societal life; too often, it was might over right. But evolution and the refinement of human morals and ethics have moved mankind, from the mid-20th century, to rise above the pattern of war and violence towards the higher invitation of sustainable peace and the rule of law. For that purpose, the United Nations was … [Read more...]
Healing Chant of the Dalai Lama ~ WOMEN in RECOVERY
June 26, 2012 by
"As you breathe in cherish yourself. As you breathe out cherish all beings." ~ Dalai Lama ~ The Dalai Lama is bestowed with holding the world vision of 'compassion', his message to us that we all hold the power do the same. Just imagine, if all of humanity woke up with compassion in our hearts and minds tomorrow morning, just this one thing, every child would be fed, wars would end, capitalism, human trafficking and animal exploitation would cease and the list goes on. … [Read more...]
Dalai Lama And Obama Meet to Talk About Tibet
July 16, 2011 by
A Celebration of Women is elated to SHARE the following news, as stated in today's New York Times, for all the Women of our World . WASHINGTON — President Obama met privately with the Dalai Lama, the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, at the White House on Saturday, despite a warning from Beijing that the meeting would risk damaging relations between China and the United States. Reflecting the diplomatic sensitivity of the visit, the 44-minute meeting with the Dalai Lama — … [Read more...]
The Role Women play in Tibetan Buddhism (Gebchak Nuns) and culture.
September 20, 2010 by
ABSTRACT Presented by The Venerable Wangdrak Rinpoche. The Venerable Wangdrak Rinpoche is a native Tibetan and overseer of Gebchak Gonpa, which is the largest Buddhist nunnery in Tibet. Rinpoche will be speaking about the cultural and spiritual role of women meditators in a tradition that is typically very male-identified. His talk will reveal the rich cultural heritage and important role Women play in Tibetan Buddhism and culture. Wangdrak Rinpoche the third is the reincarnation of … [Read more...]
