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Most simply expressed, Nyingje Companions is a coming together of like minds. Mind, in this case, might be considered a verb, as in "mind the baby," or "mind your manners." In this case, "Mind what you're doing" might be a key phrase.
~~~Those of us who have been fortunate enough to find a living teacher, and disciplined enough to follow the path through our own "minding", begin a long, non-conceptual, journey that has no destination whatsoever. Nyingje Companions could be interpreted as "companions along the way". Literally it means "Companions of the Noble Heart of Compassion." There is no board of directors nor are there specific rules of belief or conduct. The structure, if there is one, more closely resembles the extended family structure, where lovingkindness and acceptance take the place of dogma.
~~~Most of us, due to circumstance, will never be able to spend years in a monasery, or practice advanced pujas, or come to understand the mounds of teachings published. Our formal practice may seem dismal! (I'm sure we all have such experiences.)
~~~ The Vajrayana or tantric teachings of Tibetan buddhism may seem to be very exotic and beyond reach. In truth they are as much a science as a religion. Tantra is working within an experiential model as opposed to the intellect. It is coming to see clearly and interact skillfully within this very moment.

MEDITATION IN ACTION
let your work place be your monastery,
let your home be your retreat,
let your mind rest at peace,
In this ever present moment. All is well! lc

The CyberSanghaNews

	The Lotus leads to our on-line news source with a focus on the Tibetan buddhist community both east and west

	Droplets provides daily inspiration including quotes, poems, images, humour and useful web links.

	Rock Meets Bone provides daily news on world situations such as poverty, human rights, oppression and famine. Links to local news sources in many countries are provided.

	THE LIGHTHOUSE is a glossary of terms and links you may find helpful. It is always "under-construction" so please excuse the links that aren't working.

	London, Ontario is our home base. Check out our London page to see upcoming events and daily sitting times at Westcourt.

	CHATCAM see what's happening at our feeding station at Westcourt.

Dalai Lama
Speaks Out

The Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the 46th Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day : On the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the Tibetan People's Uprising, I convey my warm greetings to my fellow Tibetans in Tibet and in exile and to our friends around the world.

During these more than four decades great changes have taken place in Tibet. There has been a great deal of economic progress along with development in infrastructure. The Golmud-Lhasa railway link that is being built is a case in point. However, during the same period much has been written by independent journalists and travelers to Tibet about the real situation in Tibet and not what they have been shown. Most of them portray a very different picture than what the Chinese government claims, clearly criticizing China about the lack of human rights, religious freedom and self-rule in Tibet. What has actually happened and is still happening is that since the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region the real authority has been solely held by Chinese leaders. As for the Tibetan people, they have been facing suspicions and growing restrictions. The lack of true ethnic equality and harmony based on trust, and the absence of genuine stability in Tibet clearly shows that things are not well in Tibet and that basically there is a problem. more 050426