This issue includes several dharma teachings, the first being a discussion His Holiness the Dalai Lama had witha group of academics and religious scholars from Auckland University on achieving harmonization with the different religions of the world.

Other teachings include His Holiness 17th Karmapa teaching on the practice of Chenrezig and developing bodhichitta, His Eminence Tai Situpa explains the Prajnaparamita and His Eminence the Third Jamgon Kongtrul teaches on the Buddha nature in the context of the Four Noble Truths and the essence of the Buddhadharma.

Interview

Venerable Lama Chodrak explains the Kagyu Monlam, how it started, its development over the years, its significance and the practices performed.

Monastery Feature

In this issue we feature Palpung Sherab Ling, the seat of His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche in India. Rinpoche, when interviewed, also explained the development and significance of his original seat Palpung in Tibet and its significance and importance to the Kagyu lineage.

Reviews

Our classic book review in this issue is Thrangu Rinpoche's commentary on The Jewel Ornament of Liberation. Excerpted is Rinpoche's elaboration on the primary cause of Buddha nature.

Health & Well Being

From the Tibetan Medical and Astrological Institute of His Holiness the Dalai Lama an article explaining Tibetan health and the three principle energies.

International news

A New Year speech by His Eminence Tai Situ Rinpoche along with an update from Rinpoche on His Holiness the 17th Gyalwa Karmapa Ogyen Trinley Dorje.

The Hevajra Tantra Drupchen at Vajra Vidya and meeting the Karmapa.