Impressions of Buddha

Drawing of Buddha, by Hailee (young member of GGBC),
Jan. 28, 2012.

by Hailee


When you are a Buddha
you will speak words of wisdom.
When you are a Buddha
you will be patient.
When you think you are a Buddha
Peace will find you.

Is the Tibet Issue a Buddhist Issue?

by Gelongma Losang Drimay

If you are involved with Tibetan Buddhism, you have no doubt seen and heard numerous reports about the situation in Tibetan--the upheaval and hardships that the Tibetan people have been experiencing over more than half a century now. For many people who consider themselves to be "Tibetan Buddhists"--whatever their nationality--being in favor of freedom for the Tibetan people seems to go hand-in-hand with one's religion, one's Dharma practice.

But is the situation in Tibet a Buddhist issue? If you are a Buddhist--a Tibetan Buddhist--do you HAVE to get involved with a "Free Tibet" or a "Save Tibet" movement? Do you have to look at horrifying pictures of people being tortured, humiliated, and executed?