No. 1 River of Memory: Dharma Chronicles series
The first in a series in which Lama Jampa answers questions about his book.
What is reincarnation?
Lama Jampa explains the process of rebirth as happening all of the time and that 'precisely because mind doesn't arise from physical sources and physical bases, when the body finishes, when this body finishes, the mind stream continues.'
Read MoreDo you have to be monk or nun to achieve enlightenment?
In answering this question Lama Jampa explains that, 'the two types of Buddhist community should flourish side by side and in that way the gates of dharma, so to speak, will be open to the widest possible number of people.'
Read MoreWhat books should I read?
Before we commit to a particular tradition then general background reading is useful. Given the importance of direct transmission, once we begin to practice a particular lineage what we read should first be received by direct instruction from one's teachers.
Read MoreShould Buddhists vote?
Lama Jampa explains why Buddhists should take part in their local communities but at the same time avoid involvement in contemporary politics.
Read MoreAre Buddhists vegetarian?
Lama Jampa explains why this is both an important question and also a unique case of where scriptural texts are varied so that in the end it is for Buddhists to choose whether or not to be vegetarian.
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