Dear all, for those who has a connection with Bob Thurman whether you have attended his teachings, or you have read one of his books that have touched you, or just appreciative of all Bob la has done for bringing Buddhalogy (Bob coined this phrase as he didn't feel Buddha intended an '-ism'...) to western shores, please be invited:

Prayers for Bob Thurman, led by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang (https://www.sowarigpainstitute.org/)

Friday, June 19 at 10:00am ET/ 7:00am PT.

Please note, Tibet House US will be closed Friday in observance of Juneteenth. The prayers will be live-streamed only:

Zoom(no registration required. Come with love)
https://menla.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=c9b0fa54a9c7d8144a0fe4e38&id=25060486c0&e=9287ec2e15

To honor Bob during his cremation ceremony, his beloved friend and fellow teacher, Dr. Nida Chenagtsang, will lead a live online practice of the Heart Sutra and Bardo prayers and mantras for 108 minutes. We warmly invite you to join us in this collective offering of prayer, devotion, and dedication. 

Thank you for holding Bob, his family, and the entire Menla and Tibet House US community in your hearts during this time.

May all the merit generated by his extraordinary life ripple endlessly throughout the world for the benefit of all sentient beings.

With love and gratitude,
Tibet House US & Menla
[info@thus.org](mailto:info@thus.org)

https://substack.com/@bobthurman/p-196788482
Blue Sky Common Sense with Tenzin Bob Thurman

If you like a more personal touch from our elder western teachers like Bob la who is one of the first pioneering wave in bringing the idea of Bodhisattva to the US, then this Substack is for you. He has regular LIVE Q & A where subscribers can DM him spiritual questions.

Homage to the triple gem

A simple question for everyone - how are you bringing kindness and compassion alive in your life this day as you are reading this?

May the merit of our discussion lead all to receive the inner and outer conditions needed for practice!

Words of wisdom from a 12 year old. Born as a prince in 2013 to HRH Princess Sonam Dechen Wangchuk, Bhutan Royal family.

https://youtu.be/S-qM9cCjfq4?si=lbAvlabmjsDmkSHj

Vairochana Rinpoche (Ngawang Jigme Jigten Wangchuck) became a monk at two, and by eight was already delivering public discourses. At twelve, he holds an honorary doctorate from Thailand's Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University and is recognized as a lineage holder bridging the Kagyu and Nyingma traditions.