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Dr. Lancaster, one of the greatest living scholars of Mahayana Buddhism, an expert on the Prajnaparamita Sutras, and a brilliant teacher of meditation, will be giving a lecture at the University of the West via Zoom.
Dr. Lancaster, one of the greatest living scholars of Mahayana Buddhism, an expert on the Prajnaparamita Sutras, and a brilliant teacher of meditation, will be giving a lecture at the University of the West via Zoom.
How Yoga Works: Healing Yourself and Others with the Yoga Sutra.
The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here in an engaging story about a young woman who puts the principles of yoga to work in a difficult situation. It tells how these precious teachings reached Tibet from their home in India over a thousand years ago.
Everyone knows that the Yoga Sutra is the ultimate source of all yoga. What you might not realize is that this ancient book contains all the secrets you need to know in order to heal both your body and your heart; to overcome any kind of illness or unhappiness; and to reach a place of splendid health, strength, and peace. The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here.
Have you read it?
If not, you can get it here https://www.diamondcutterpress.com/shop/how-yoga-works
The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here in an engaging story about a young woman who puts the principles of yoga to work in a difficult situation. It tells how these precious teachings reached Tibet from their home in India over a thousand years ago.
Everyone knows that the Yoga Sutra is the ultimate source of all yoga. What you might not realize is that this ancient book contains all the secrets you need to know in order to heal both your body and your heart; to overcome any kind of illness or unhappiness; and to reach a place of splendid health, strength, and peace. The secrets of how yoga really works to make us truly whole are revealed here.
Have you read it?
If not, you can get it here https://www.diamondcutterpress.com/shop/how-yoga-works
Meet Arpita Biswas!
Arpita Ji is may be tiny in stature, but she has a big heart and even bigger dreams. She is one of our Varanasi Center's hard-working Input Operators. In addition to her valuable work with us, she is studying towards a Master’s degree in Art at Banares University.
As you can tell from our video, Arpita is passionate about her work at the center, and the potential impact that it can have on the world. And... she practices what she preaches with a daily yoga and meditation practice in spite of long work hours and a 30-minute commute to the center on her scooter through the crowded streets of Varanasi.
ACIP is fortunate to know Arpita, as well as the rest of the incredible women throughout our organization who represent the sincerity and integrity that are at the heart of what we do.
Thanks to you we're able to support these amazing women and their families.
Arpita Ji is may be tiny in stature, but she has a big heart and even bigger dreams. She is one of our Varanasi Center's hard-working Input Operators. In addition to her valuable work with us, she is studying towards a Master’s degree in Art at Banares University.
As you can tell from our video, Arpita is passionate about her work at the center, and the potential impact that it can have on the world. And... she practices what she preaches with a daily yoga and meditation practice in spite of long work hours and a 30-minute commute to the center on her scooter through the crowded streets of Varanasi.
ACIP is fortunate to know Arpita, as well as the rest of the incredible women throughout our organization who represent the sincerity and integrity that are at the heart of what we do.
Thanks to you we're able to support these amazing women and their families.
The Power of Lineage
The thangka, or "recorded message" is seen as the visual representation of a spiritual reality. It serves as a record or a guide for a contemplative experience. Generally painted or embroidered on a textile, the artist's role, consequently, is that of a medium, and the drawing of the figures as well as the composition must be in accordance with strict guidelines. Stance, proportion, gesture, mood, and color – all have great significance in Buddhist art and directly relate to the deity being depicted.
The practice guidelines in thangka painting are very important, and the proper knowledge and technique used to create them are handed down, as depicted here, from a qualified teacher to student - just like the teachings in the manuscripts that we're saving.
The thangka, or "recorded message" is seen as the visual representation of a spiritual reality. It serves as a record or a guide for a contemplative experience. Generally painted or embroidered on a textile, the artist's role, consequently, is that of a medium, and the drawing of the figures as well as the composition must be in accordance with strict guidelines. Stance, proportion, gesture, mood, and color – all have great significance in Buddhist art and directly relate to the deity being depicted.
The practice guidelines in thangka painting are very important, and the proper knowledge and technique used to create them are handed down, as depicted here, from a qualified teacher to student - just like the teachings in the manuscripts that we're saving.
Get your prediction for the week from Lord Atisha - (982-1054 AD)
According to the scriptures, enlightened masters of the wisdom traditions of Asia developed their abilities (called Siddhis) so much so, that they could see past, present, and future. And because they were motivated by their boundless love for all living beings, they're sole motivation was to help them.
So, imagine that Lord Atisha probably knew who you are and what you're going through right now. He wrote down his ideas that may help you, knowing that ACIP would find his texts, scan and digitize them, and then share them for free.
Take a screenshot and get your personal prediction.
Don't forget to share and post it on your page, tagging @asianclassics so more people get access to these precious ideas.
Have fun!
According to the scriptures, enlightened masters of the wisdom traditions of Asia developed their abilities (called Siddhis) so much so, that they could see past, present, and future. And because they were motivated by their boundless love for all living beings, they're sole motivation was to help them.
So, imagine that Lord Atisha probably knew who you are and what you're going through right now. He wrote down his ideas that may help you, knowing that ACIP would find his texts, scan and digitize them, and then share them for free.
Take a screenshot and get your personal prediction.
Don't forget to share and post it on your page, tagging @asianclassics so more people get access to these precious ideas.
Have fun!
