Mongolian Art Show--Atlanta, Georgia
Portals to Shangri-La: Masterpieces
from Buddhist Mongolia
February 12 to August 6, 2006

"Holding the Ancient Traditions"--2006 Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering
June 26 to 30, 2006

The 2006 Western Buddhist Monastic Gathering will be held at the Bhavana Society Forest Monastery in West Virginia, June 26-30 (Monday P.M. to Friday A.M.) The theme this year for the gathering will be "Holding the Ancient Traditions."

This conference is open to monastics from all Buddhist traditions and cultures that follow traditional vows, (which include observing celibacy), who are living in the US and Canada, but it is particularly relevant for monastics born and/or raised in the West.

Read the complete Newsletter article on the upcoming gathering.

Tibetan Military Display at the MET--New York, NY
Warriors of the Himalayas:
Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet

From April 5 to July 2, 2006 The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is presenting a new show, "Warriors of the Himalayas: Rediscovering the Arms and Armor of Tibet". The first comprehensive study of armor, weapons, and equestrian equipment from Tibet, a subject that has remained virtually unexplored until now. Many rare or previously unknown objects will be exhibited and published for the first time.

Read the complete Newsletter article on the exhibit.

Books for Dharma Groups

Dharma Groups—Need Books for Classes?

Snow Lion does its best to keep stock on the titles we advertise. However, there is always the possiblity that we may not have enough copies of a book that you need for an upcoming class at your center.

Please give us at least three weeks' notice for books available in the USA, and we should be able to obtain additional stock to meet your needs.

Dharma Books in French
Livres en Français

French-reading Tibetan Buddhists can contact the following publisher:

Éditions Ganesha Inc.
Collection "Méthodes et Sagesse"
C.P. 484, Succursale
Youville, Montréal, QC, Canada, H2P 2W1
Tel: 450-641-2395
Fax: 450-641-2989

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2006 Chenrezig and the Cultivation of Compassion Retreat
June 9 to 16, 2006

Ven. Thubten Chodron will be leading a retreat on Chenrezig and the Cultivation of Compassion at Cloud Mountain Retreat Center in Washington state, June 9-16, 2006.

Retreatants will meditate on Chenrezig, the Buddha of Compassion, following the guidelines of Ven. Chodron's new book, Cultivating a Compassionate Heart, and she will teach the lojong (thought transformation) text, "108 Verses in Praise of Great Compassion."

Read more about this retreat and Thubten Chodron, and get registration information at www.snowlionpub.com/pages/N74_8