today is SOJONG (kinds of confession day for buddhist) which coincide once everymonth on fullmoon day. so today, all the monks and nuns of the town gathered in temple to do usual group confession.
its sunny today, so i with one of my monks friend went for a walk to waterfall. there is lots of indian tourist and few foreigners.
this particular season there isn't much israeli to be seen.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
today is sojong (kinds of buddhist confession day) which coincide on full moon day a month. at that time all the monks and nuns of the town gather in the temple and do group confession.
its sunny today, so i with one of my friend monk went for a walk to waterfall. there were lots of indian tourist and few foreigners.
strangely this particular season there is not much israeli to be seen!!!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
hello travelling guide to dharamsala
The air is crisp and fresh, there is not a cloud in the sky and visibility to the hills and mountains is unobstructed by mist, rain or smog – it reminds me of Tibet. Is this real?
SHOPPING
McLeod Ganj is full of colourful shops and street vendors selling a wide variety of goods. Here you can buy handicrafts, jewellery, antiques, books, Thangkas, clothes etc.
• SIGHTSEEING AROUND McLEOD GANJ
Bhagsu waterfall - 20 minutes walk from McLeod is a stunning waterfall with beautiful views of the valley around. You can stop for a drink and admire the views if you wish.
Triund - 2 - 4 hours depending on age and fitness. Close to the snow capped Dhauladhar range of mountains, you will get panoramic views of the Dharamshala valleys and mountains below. A favourite with trekkers. Limited accomodation and food is available. Many people choose to camp and bring their own food. Bring all weather clothes if camping is your choice. During the monsoon, (July - Sept.) and in the winter months, weather conditions change quickly so assessing safety is a must at this time.
The Main Temple and The Dalai Lama's Residence - 10 minutes walk from McLeod Ganj. You can take a serene morning or evening walk around the temple and residence. Tibetans call this 'Ling Kor'- a place for circumnabulation with beautiful views of the Dharamshala area. You can see many traditional Buddhist stupas and prayer flags fluttering. At the main temple you can meditate while listening to monks chanting from 6-8am and in the evening you can watch the monks debate between 4 -7pm. There are wonderful statues of Buddha, Chenrezig and Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) in the main temple alongside many Buddhist scriptures. You are unable to visit the Dalai Lama's residence for security reasons unless the Dalai Lama is giving a public audience in the residence grounds.
The Tibetan Museum - The Tibetan Museum is within the temple area and has a very well presented permanant display of pictures depicting Tibet's recent history. They also have frequent visiting displays. Open 10am - 6pm Tues - Sunday.
The Tibetan Library- 15 minutes walk. Two Geshes (Doctors in Buddhism) give teachings Mon - Friday, 9- 10 and 11- 12pm; the Dharma class at 11 has an excellent English translator. Between Dharma classes, 10 - 11 you can study the Tibetan language. There is also a small museum here and a good bookshop. There is a small monthly fee for attendance at classes. Enquire at the office: 222467
GU-CHU-SUM - 5 minutes from main square. Established in 1991, Gu Chu Sum provides support to ex-political prisoners and their families. There is a permanent photographic exhibition hall here where you can learn more about Tibet's history under the Chinese occupation.
Norbulingka Institute - 20 mins from Dharmashala bus station + 15 min walk, or 20 minutes from McLeod in a taxi. Norbulinka Institute promotes and preserves Tibetan traditional arts and culture as well as offering apprenticeships at both degree level and for craftspersons. You can see artists at work on Thangka painting, applique, woodcarving, metalwork and tailoring. The grounds are peaceful and beautiful, a true sanctuary, with Japanese style gardens and water features. The temple is also stunning with a giant statue of Buddha and many beautiful frescoes. High quality food is available at the restaurant and you can also stay at the hotel for a price. Make sure you take a bit of extra cash as it is a little more pricey than usual for India though the quality is high. Bring mosquito repellent!
hello travelling guide to dharamsala
The air is crisp and fresh, there is not a cloud in the sky and visibility to the hills and mountains is unobstructed by mist, rain or smog – it reminds me of Tibet. Is this real?
SHOPPING
McLeod Ganj is full of colourful shops and street vendors selling a wide variety of goods. Here you can buy handicrafts, jewellery, antiques, books, Thangkas, clothes etc.
• SIGHTSEEING AROUND McLEOD GANJ
Bhagsu waterfall - 20 minutes walk from McLeod is a stunning waterfall with beautiful views of the valley around. You can stop for a drink and admire the views if you wish.
Triund - 2 - 4 hours depending on age and fitness. Close to the snow capped Dhauladhar range of mountains, you will get panoramic views of the Dharamshala valleys and mountains below. A favourite with trekkers. Limited accomodation and food is available. Many people choose to camp and bring their own food. Bring all weather clothes if camping is your choice. During the monsoon, (July - Sept.) and in the winter months, weather conditions change quickly so assessing safety is a must at this time.
The Main Temple and The Dalai Lama's Residence - 10 minutes walk from McLeod Ganj. You can take a serene morning or evening walk around the temple and residence. Tibetans call this 'Ling Kor'- a place for circumnabulation with beautiful views of the Dharamshala area. You can see many traditional Buddhist stupas and prayer flags fluttering. At the main temple you can meditate while listening to monks chanting from 6-8am and in the evening you can watch the monks debate between 4 -7pm. There are wonderful statues of Buddha, Chenrezig and Guru Rinpoche (Padmasambhava) in the main temple alongside many Buddhist scriptures. You are unable to visit the Dalai Lama's residence for security reasons unless the Dalai Lama is giving a public audience in the residence grounds.
The Tibetan Museum - The Tibetan Museum is within the temple area and has a very well presented permanant display of pictures depicting Tibet's recent history. They also have frequent visiting displays. Open 10am - 6pm Tues - Sunday.
The Tibetan Library- 15 minutes walk. Two Geshes (Doctors in Buddhism) give teachings Mon - Friday, 9- 10 and 11- 12pm; the Dharma class at 11 has an excellent English translator. Between Dharma classes, 10 - 11 you can study the Tibetan language. There is also a small museum here and a good bookshop. There is a small monthly fee for attendance at classes. Enquire at the office: 222467
GU-CHU-SUM - 5 minutes from main square. Established in 1991, Gu Chu Sum provides support to ex-political prisoners and their families. There is a permanent photographic exhibition hall here where you can learn more about Tibet's history under the Chinese occupation.
Norbulingka Institute - 20 mins from Dharmashala bus station + 15 min walk, or 20 minutes from McLeod in a taxi. Norbulinka Institute promotes and preserves Tibetan traditional arts and culture as well as offering apprenticeships at both degree level and for craftspersons. You can see artists at work on Thangka painting, applique, woodcarving, metalwork and tailoring. The grounds are peaceful and beautiful, a true sanctuary, with Japanese style gardens and water features. The temple is also stunning with a giant statue of Buddha and many beautiful frescoes. High quality food is available at the restaurant and you can also stay at the hotel for a price. Make sure you take a bit of extra cash as it is a little more pricey than usual for India though the quality is high. Bring mosquito repellent!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Events & Activities
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Dalai Lama Teaching Schedule
in Dharamsala, HP, India
Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama
Keep up to date with the current Dalai Lama teaching schedule in Dharamsala, India.Even with a worldwide itinerary of public talks and teachings, the schedule of His Holiness the Dalai Lama always includes several teachings each year in Dharamsala.
If you would like to attend the teachings of the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, register at the
For more information, please see Practical Advice for Attending the Teachings in India
Dalai Lama Teaching Schedule in Dharamsala, HP, India
September 15 - 16, 2009: His Holiness will give a two-day general Buddhist teaching (no specific text) at the request of Korean Buddhists at the Main Tibetan Temple. Most likely the teaching will take place from 9 a.m to 11 a.m.
October 15 - 18, 2009: His Holiness will give teachings on The Diamond Sutra (dorjee chotpa), Geshe Chekewa's Seven Point-Mind Training (lojong dhondunma) & Tsongkhapa's The Three Principal Paths (lamtso namsum) at the request of Taiwanese devotees at the Main Tibetan Temple. On the last day, he will confer the Avalokiteshvera Initiation (chenresig wang).
October 20 - 22, 2009: His Holiness will give teachings on The Four Noble Truths (denpa shi) at the request of Singaporean Buddhists at the Main Tibetan Temple. Contact Website: www.tibetanbc.org
November 25 - 27, 2009: His Holiness will give teachings on Atisha's Lamp of the Path To Enlightenment (jangchup lamdron) at the request of Russian devotees at the Main Tibetan Temple. Contact Websites: www.buddhisminkalmykia.ru and www.savetibet.ru
Spring Teachings 2010
The annual monlan, or spring teachings, given at the Main Tibetan Temple, traditionally begin on the 16th day of the 1st Tibetan month which falls in February or March.
Dalai Lama Teaching Schedule in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India
January 5 - 10, 2010: His Holiness will give five-day teachings on Tsongkhapa's Short Version of the Stages of the Path To Enlightenment (lamrim dhuedhon), Longchen Rinpoche's Mind In Comfort and Ease (semnyid nyelso) & Atisha's Lamp of the Path to Enlightenment (jangchup lamdron) from January 5 to 9. On the morning of January 10 His Holiness will confer a Long Life Empowerment (tsewang) and a long life offering will be offered to His Holiness.
Winter: His Holiness often visits Bodh Gaya and some Tibetan settlements in south India where he regularly gives teachings. Empowerments and Initiations are often given during his teachings throughout the year, however, His Holiness stresses the importance of attending teachings in order to better understand the philosophy of Buddhism.
Dalai Lama Teaching in Kaza, Himachal Pradesh, India
July 10 - 12, 2009: His Holiness will give three-day teachings at the request of the Sakya Monastery in Kaza. On July 10 His Holiness will give a Buddhist teaching (topic yet to be decided). On July 11 and 12 His Holiness will confer the Avalakotieshvera Initiation (chenresig wangchen).
Dalai Lama Teaching in Zanskar, Ladakh, India
August 16 - 21, 2009: His Holiness is scheduled to visit Zanskar from August 16 to 21. He is scheduled to be giving teachings from August 17 to 19 (subject to change).
Dalai Lama Teaching in Leh, Ladakh
August 21 - 29, 2009: His Holiness is scheduled to visit Leh from August 21 to 29. He is scheduled to be giving teachings from August 23 to 26 (subject to change).
Please check here for the complete Dalai Lama Teaching Schedule
HH the Dalai Lama Visits Jamyang School
Leh, Ladakh, J&K, India, 14 August 2009 (Phayul Photo/Tashi Morup) - His Holiness poses in Drogpa (Nomad) hat with members of Jamyang school in Leh established under his direction and financial support for the underprivileged Drogpa Tribe of Ladakh. His Holiness advised the school to provide children with modern education and Tibetan Buddhism. The opening ceremony witnessed a grand reception by children and parents of this community.
Sunday, August 16, 2009
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