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by Konchok Dondrup Sang on June 22nd, 2009
My dharma name is Konchok Dondrup Sangpo, which I was told means: "perfect accomplisher of the truth (of the gems). It was given to me by the Venerable Gape Lama at Garchen Buddhist Institute when I took refuge in the three gems.
Where is Padme? Is she safe? Is she alright?
by Have A Nice Day on November 4th, 2011
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Why do Buddhists shave their heads? Rather than being a sign of humility, is this not MORE image-conscious, because of the effort required?
by mumpsimus on November 7th, 2011
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If someone reachs Nirvana in the buddhist belief and becomes free from rebirth what happens to the energy if the person can't be reborn.
by jmb516 on October 27th, 2011
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What is your opinion of Buddhism?
by Masaharu on July 7th, 2011
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What tradition of Buddhism do you follow and why?
by rmtn on November 7th, 2011
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Well hello there! I visited the Garchen Institute for a day. Very nice place. I received my Dharma name, Tenzin Samdup (Accomplished Being), from the Vernerable ZaChoeje Rinpoche at the Emaho Foundation in Scottsdale.
by sci-geek on June 22nd, 2009