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March 16, 2010 Forest Hill Publishing releases a chapter book biography of Soka Gakkai International (SGI) President Daisaku Ikeda. Millions of SGI members worldwide celebrate the book's March 16 launch date as Kosen Rufu (World Peace) Day.

Khenchen Namdrol Rinpoche, one of the foremost living scholars of Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism delivering a two day discourse on the Buddha Nature. He will explain the nature of mind according to the final turning of the Buddha's teaching.

Fund raising has begun for Stories Without Borders: The Documentary,an educational documentary project tracing the Sanskrit epics the Ramayana and Mahabharata across the cultures and religions of South and Southeast Asia.

Author Askin Ozcan has experienced numerous miracles, small and big, in his life in various countries. "Two Spectacles In The Sky" are among the most important ones.

Choe Khor Sum Ling, Bangalore, is organizing a lecture on the prospects for collaboration between Buddhism & Science by Geshe Nyima Tashi on November 1, 2009

The Mahamudra of Liberation of Dorje Chang Buddha is Coming!

Buddhism can teach principles involving patience, intellect and serenity. It is important that investors constantly make sound judgments for themselves and the clients they represent.

Ven. Tenzin Gyurme Rinpoche explains ‘Tonglen’ practice - exchanging self for others – one of the main meditation techniques to develop genuine love and compassion that encompasses all living beings without exception, at CKSL on Sep 13

Although there has often been a chasm between the findings of science and the claims of religion, from Buddhism's perspective, there is no problem at all, as laid out in Jim Hilgendorf's newly revised book - "Life & Death: A Buddhist Perspective."

Meditation can be calming, rejuvenating and restorative. When practiced regularly, it can aid in reducing stress, lowering blood pressure and increasing personal awareness.

Askin Ozcan collected all the miracles which occured in his life, in many countries, in his book, "SMALL MIRACLES" ( ISBN 1598001000 - Outskirts Press). As miracles continued to happen in his life, he is publishing a second edition of his book.

In a wide-ranging tapestry, a newly revised book weaves together Buddhism and science, psychology, and near-death experience research to challenge our ideas of life and death.

The course will introduce the participants to various Buddhist meditation techniques practiced on the Bodhisattva path to Enlightenment. This will be done through a series of meditation and teachings sessions.

E-Sangha launches Buddhist Community, a new dedicated social network aimed at connecting Buddhists worldwide.

Racine author and Zen teacher Anton Somlai will give a talk at Sheepish in Racine, WI at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 about his new book, "Peace Vigil – Living Without Hesitation."

Master Teachers Linda and Tony Somlai of the Original Root Zen Center in Racine, Wisconsin will lead a workshop on Oct. 24 to help participants develop peace skills needed in these trying times.

Presentation of Holy Moly Hiccoughs and Enigmatic Knotty Eructations from the Boffola Belly of Bu’Tai by Ken N.O. Sho

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) conducts a discourse by Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche on the Middle Way Teachings along with guided meditations.

Ven. Khangser Rinpoche is to explain what the Buddha’s Nature is, and how each and every sentient being, can actualize the potential to end the suffering, at Choe Khor Sum Ling Center, Bangalore, on July 12, 2009

Dharma Megha Foundation is organizing a teaching on “Science Meets Dharma: an investigation into the evolving frontiers in science and prospects for collaboration with Buddhism” by Ven. Geshe Nyima Tashi at Bodhi Sampanna, Hyderabad, on July 12

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center is conducting a discourse by Khenchen Pema Sherab Rinpoche on the Middle Way Teachings along with and guided meditation. This will be on the 12th of July.

An east-meets-west alchemy of humorous and poignant pearls of wisdom. Inspired by profound Buddhist doctrine, adapted and synthesized with western thought and tradition.

A special event is to be held at Choe Khor Sum Ling on the occasion of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama’s 74th birthday, on July 5, 2009: a teaching on Wisdom & Compassion by Ven. Tenzin Gyurme Rinpoche

Choe Khor Sum Ling celebrates Saka Dawa - the Anniversary of Shakyamuni Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment and Paranirvana - by a special teaching by Khensur Rinpoche on “The Essence of Buddhism”

This is a powerful question that deserves serious consideration. A Pluralistic Portrait of God explores the question “who is God?” by investigating the major religions.

Dharma Megha Foundation inaugurates Bodhi Sampanna, a Mahayana Buddhist Meditation & Study Center, in Hyderabad on the auspicious day of Buddha Poornima, May 9, 2009

Lama Pema Wangdak is the first Tibetan to receive an Ellis Island Medal of Honor, an award that ranks among the United State’s most prestigious and is officially recognized by both the US Senate and the US House of Representatives.

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center is organizing a celebration of Buddha Poornima (Wesak) along with a teaching and meditation.

The first initiative of Dharma Megha Foundation – Bodhi Sampanna, a Mahayana Buddhist Meditation & Study Center, is to be launched on the auspicious day of Buddha Poornima, May 9, 2009

Dharma Megha or the Cloud of Dharma Foundation is established to introduce spiritual seekers to the Buddha’s message of compassion and wisdom and play its role in revival of the great Prajna Paramita tradition in India, the land of its origin.

A special event is to be held at Choe Khor Sum Ling on the occasion of Buddha Poornima, May 10, 2009: a teaching on Bodhichitta, the Mind of Enlightenment, and a long life empowerment by Ven. Khangser Rinpoche

Over 100 enlightened dharma kings and great rinpoches have acknowledged and recognized Master Wan Ko Yee as the third incarnation of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha and the second incarnation of Venerable Vimalakirti.

Interfaith teachings of world renowned Buddhist monk Venerable Sumati Marut show the ideas of the Buddha are intrinsically interwoven throughout all of Jesus' teachings.

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (www.dharmasubhashita.org) is organizing a teaching on how to perform a Gana-Puja. Dolpo Tulku Rinpoche will explain the details of the ritual along with the meaning. The teaching is on 18th April at Bangalore.

All other countries should follow New Zealand model, Hindu statesman Zed stresses.

Buddhist Scholar and author Dr. Alan Wallace discusses how atheism and religion are often viewed with a cultural bias.

Geshe Dorjee Damdul, the translator of His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama, is to give a series of talks on working with emotions from the Buddhist prospective, at Choe Khor Sum Ling, on February 21-23, 2009

Over 100 enlightened dharma kings and great rinpoches have acknowledged and recognized Master Wan Ko Yee as the third incarnation of H.H. Dorje Chang Buddha and the second incarnation of Venerable Vimalakirti.

Pacific Delight Tours is debuting an eight-day Taiwan Discovery program featuring a night in a Buddhist Monastery from $1,899 per person, based on double occupancy. A four-day Taiwan Highlights tour is also available from $1,059 per person, double.

Some don't believe in God, some do. Askin Ozcan, an author of six books, including "SMALL MIRACLES", is a strong believer in God and thinks it is better to pray to God, alongside hard work, than not to.

On the occasion of Je Tsongkhapa’s day Venerable Khangser Rinpoche will teach on Karma, the Law of Cause and Effect, and lead a puja for prosperity at Choe Khor Sum Ling Center on December 21, 2008.

CKSL releases its newsletter – Alamkara. The quarterly publication is primarily to inform the public about the current and future activities at the Center and Dharma events elsewhere in India.

The evolution of a hippie van business to the 21st century marketing ideal. What a long strange road it's been! How The Himalayan Traders joined cyber-space is an amusing sociological observation of the times we live in.

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center is organizing empowerment of Vajrasattva and teachings from the famed Tibetan Buddhist text called "Bardo Thodrol"

The power of compassion: Venerable Khangser Rinpoche will teach on how by transforming our minds we can cure ourselves and others from physical and mental diseases, Choe Khor Sum Ling, Bangalore, September 28, 2008.

Author M. LaVora Perry on the "Book Bites for Kids" BlogTalkRadio.com program discusses her humorous middle grade novel, TANEESHA NEVER DISPARAGING, its quirky heroine--who is urban, black, and Buddhist--and writing, promoting, and selling books.

Title: Dorje Chang Buddha is Living in America: Hosted By Zhaxi Zhuoma Rinpoche When: September 23rd. 7-8:45pm Venue: Cambridge Friends Meeting House Cost: This is a Free Lecture Where: 5 Longfellow Park (off Brattle St.) Cambridge, Massachusetts

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (www.dharmasubhashita.org) Indo-Tibetan Buddhist Meditation and Study Center announces a discourse on, “Meditations to Realize Our True Nature” along with practical instructions at ASHIRVAD, Bangalore on 26th July at 3:00pm.

DHARMA SUBHASHITA (Thubten Lekshey Ling) announces a discourse on, “Entering the Path to Bodhi” by Lopon Sonam Tsewang from Namdroling Monastery (Golden Temples, Bylakkuppe) at ASHIRVAD, Bangalore on 19th July at 5:30pm. Admission Free.

DHARMA SUBHASHITA announces a teaching, “Meditation on Padmasambhava – For Shower of Blessings” by Acharya Chogyal Wangdi from the Institute of Higher Buddhist Studies (Namdroling Monastery) at ASHIRVAD, Bangalore on 12th July at 3:00pm.