Knowledge in Action

Knowledge in Action is the journal of the Karmapa International Buddhist Institute. It will be published bi-annually and its purpose is to present articles on relevant topis of interest within the field of Buddhist Studies, as well as to share current information about centers, and events of interest. Letters, comments, suggestions and editorials from readers are welcome. In addtion, all articles submitted will be considered for publication. Please address all letters to:


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Karmapa International Buddhist Institute
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New Delhi-110016
INDIA

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Issue 1

Inauguration Address, 1990
by the President of India, Shri R. Venkataraman
The Qualifications of an Authentic Buddhist Teacher
by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
A Brief History of the Karma Kagyu Lineage of Tibet
by Topga Yulgyal Rinpoche
The Path of Accumulation
by Khenpo Chodrak Tenphel Rinpoche
Dhagpo Kagyu Ling
by Ven. Lama Jigmela
About the Karmapa Institute
by Mary Pernal
Student┤s Forum: How we spent our winter vacation - A Journey to Bhutan
by Analis Moron and Andrew Quintman

Issue 2

A letter from Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
Calm Abiding and Insight Meditation
by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
The Five Paths (Part II)
by Khenpo Chodrak Tenphel Rinpoche
Buddhism in the West
An Interview With Lama Jigme Rinpoche by Nathalie Verburgh
The Spiritual Guide
A teaching by Acharya Tenpa Gyaltsen
A Clear Approach to Dharma
by Acharya Ngawang Gelek
Westeners┤ Contributions At Rumtek:
- New Constructions
- A Meeting with Gerad
by Mary Pernal
How a Buddha Statue is Blessed anf Filled
by Tsultrim Namgyal
Days at KIBI and Some Reflections on Buddhism
by Andrew Dinkelacker
Coming to the Institute
by Albrecht (Ali) Frasch

Issue 3

The Three Main Approaches in Buddhism
by Kunzig Shamar Rinpoche
A Concise Analysis of Differing Approaches to Reality
by Khenpo Chodrak Tenphel Rinpoche
Shamatha and Vipashyana Meditation: What┤s the Point?
by Constance Wilkinson
Student┤s Life at KIBI
by Padma Olmstedt
A Brief Histoty of Sanskrit and Tibetan Codification of the Buddhists Teachings
by Kiki Eklesius
What A Bodhisattva Does. Thirty-Seven Practices
by Ngulchu Thogme
Selecting A Spiritual Guide
An Interview with Khenpo Chodrak Tenphel Rinpoche conducted by Joseph M. Lynch
The Smiling Mirror
by Nathalie Verburgh

Issue 4

Generosity: A Buddhist Perspective
An Interview with Topga Yulgyal Rinpoche conducted by Joseph M. Lynch
A Sense of Joy
by KIBI┤s 1995 graduating class
The 8th Karmapa, Mikyo Dorje (1507 - 1554)
A Brief Life Story
Buddhism - A 5 Year Programme in Europe
An Interview with the Translator of the First Four-Week Course in Buddhist Philosophy in Europe
The Second Summer Course in Buddhist Studies
KIBI goes to Russia
by Monika Knapik
About Buddhist Education
The Karmapa International Buddhist Institute┤s Five Year Continuing Education Programme
The History of Sanity in Contemplative Osychotherapy
by Edward M. Podvoll