The middle way is a tightrope strung between rainbows. Nov 2023
New text written by James about Buddhist views of war and conflict. Translated into German by Robert Jaroslawski and Portuguese by Madalena Pedroza. Uploaded 15 11 2023
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What is the basis for war?
James has just written new texts which he hopes will help people to think about the current conflicts in the world and respond with a dharma sensibility. You can read the texts here and here in English and in translations.
» Read moreThe Delusion of Duality is the Basis for War. Article, October 2023.
New Text: …When we look at the news concerning the many conflicts and wars that rage in every corner of our world it is unlikely that we will encounter a Dharma perspective on these tragedies. We hear about innocent good people on one side and cruel terrorists on the other. Who decides which terms to apply to which group? Also Translated in German and Portuguese. Uploaded 15 Nov 2023
» Read moreEarth Vase project coordinated by Anna Bihler.
Earth Healing Anna has prepared for us these four texts about the project. She begins, “It is increasingly obvious that major disturbances are occurring to the balance of the five elements within the constitution of all living beings and within the environment we inhabit. The water element has come under attack, and the fire element is overly increasing. Pollution in […]
» Read moreMaking Tsa Tsa.
Making Tsa Tsa. I would like to encourage you to engage with the making and placing of tsa tsa images of Padmasambhava, Amitayus and other deities connected with our practice. While making the tsa tsa we recite the mantras of Padmasambhava or the Seven Line Prayer. We start with our bodhisattva intention, then we recall the sufferings of all beings […]
» Read moreRepelling all troubles: Commentary on dokpa practice text. Zoom, March 2022
New Translation. Repelindo todos os problemas. Translated into Italia by Aline Costa. Uploaded 12 April 2023 and into Italian Respingere tutti i problemi by Francesca Fazzio, 26 April 2023
» Read moreStaying open and relaxed in times of war and conflict. Zoom, Feb. 2022
New German Translation. Offen und entspannt bleiben in Zeiten von Krieg und Konflikt. Übersetzung von Robert Jaroslawski (Danke an Karin Jaroslawski für Korrekturen!) Uploaded 21 Jan 2023
New Spanish Translation: Se trata de un relato que proviene de un texto clásico tibetano que puedes encontrar en la sección 4 de mi libro anterior, This is it , y trata sobre el origen de Heruka. Uploaded 12 Feb 2023.