The tulku and rinpoche system in Tibetan Buddhism

by Martin Horan – One of the most unusual and intriguing traditions within Tibetan Buddhism is that of the identification of reincarnated lamas.  Where a renowned lama passes away, in some cases a child may later be identified as the reincarnation of that...

Transforming the mind of anger

by Ven Anna Goldstein “Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind.”  His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama of Tibet  For many people anger or any of its siblings – frustration, impatience, annoyance and irritation, exasperation or touchiness...

What is love, actually?

by Tim McKibben Love is such an evocative word. Throughout the ages countless poems and songs have been written about it. In many cultures, it’s seen as essential for spiritual growth, and deep down most of us want to know love.   However, often the ‘love’...