Mandala of 21st Century Perspectives
Mandala of 21st Century Perspective
Proceedings of the International Conference on Tradition and Innovation in Vajrayana Buddhism
The Central Monastic Body and the Centre for Bhutan Studies and GNH are delighted to present the compilation of selected papers presented at the international conference titled Tradition and Innovation in Vajrayāna Buddhism: Mandala of 21st Century Perspectives : Proceedings of the International Conference on Tradition and Innovation in Vajrayana Buddhism
ISBN: 978-99936-14-88-3
Publication Year: 2017
Table of Contents
Welcome Address by Dasho Karma Ura |
Keynote Address by Honble Prime Minister of Bhutan |
Empowerment, Oral Transmission, and Verbal Instruction in Vajrayāna Buddhism: An Opening Address Lopen Kinley |
The Vajrayāna Tradition in Mongolia: An Opening Address Khamba Lam Gabju |
From Monks to Yogis: Historical Transformation Within the Vajrayana Buddhist Sangha: An Opening Address Tsugla Lopen |
Opening Address Venerable Lama Lobzang |
Flourishing of Vajrayāna Buddhism in Bhutan and its Way Forward: An Opening Address Leytshog Lopön |
Vajrayāna Buddhism: Its Place in Traditional Bhutan and Its Future Prospects Geoffrey Samuel |
Padmasambhava, Yeshe Tsogyal, and the Sacred Geography of Bhutan Dasho Karma Ura |
Yoga and Physical Culture in Vajrayāna Buddhism and Dzogchen, with special reference to Tertön Pema Lingpa’s ‘Secret Key to the Winds and Channels’ Ian A. Baker |
A Visual Transmission: Bhutanese Art & Artists from the 17th-19th Centuries Ariana Maki |
When a Return to Tradition Appears as Innovation: Establishing the ordained non-monastic Vajrayāna sangha in the West Ngakma Mé-tsal Wangmo & Naljorpa Ja’gyür Dorje |
Kundalini from the Edge of Science Jeanne Lim |
Reflections on Pema Lingpa’s Key to the Eight Principal Tantric Medicines, and its relevance today Cathy Cantwell |
The Mind Mandala David Verdesi |
Mindfulness of Dream and Sleep: A Bridge to Dream Yoga? Charlie Morley |
Kukai’s Innovations and Efforts in Introducing Vajrayâna Buddhism in Japan Barbara Morrison |
Meditation in Modern Education: Outlining a Pilot Programme from Australia Tamara Ditrich |