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"Dang Zang" is an empty name. The blog has to do with the dharma; material related to Buddhist teachings (Tibetan style in particular, Kagyu in even more particular), meditation, gurus and lamas be they genuine or flaky, books and events. I do have a more personal blog, Pica Pica, and a site for my work.

Oh yes, it's by Alex Wilding

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  • Antique Clinton flute for sale 02/05/2012
    Though I’ve been very fond of it, with six flutes in the cupboard and another likely to arrive, it’s time to say goodbye… I’m just putting it on ebay, but this page gives you pictures and scope for comments. Here nestling in its case Top piece, showing the slight crack Long joint Lower Read more... Antique Clinton flute for sale […]
  • Benchen and Back available on Kindle 29/02/2012
    Usually I don’t put stuff on both my personal blog (this one) and my Buddhist blog. But with the release of a 20-years-on digital edition of the little old travelogue “Benchen and Back”, I thought I’d make a note of it here too. If you are interested, the best place to get an idea is over at Read more... Benchen and Back available on Kindle […]
  • The Road to Castagnetoli 24/01/2012
    It turned out that the helicopters were not doing anything about a bridge, but were installing poles to restore some electricity supplies. Last week, however, we heard that the bridge to Castagnetoli had been reopened, so we went to take a look. As you will see, it is more a triumph of ingenuity than a triumph of Read more... The Road to Castagnetoli […]
  • Helicopters abound 16/11/2011
    Stuff has really been going on! A few days ago I walked up the hill and saw that the bridge to Castagnetoli was in exactly the same state (see earlier post), and the only activity was the harvesting of fallen trees. If and when there was going to be any attempt to replace this bridge, I Read more... Helicopters abound […]
Tuesday June 23rd, 2009. Posted by Alex W:

HH Karmapa’s birthday

This Friday 26th June, is the 24th birthday of His Holiness 17th Karmapa, Orgen Trinley Dorje.

HH Karmapa at Bodhgaya - photo Karma Triyana Dharmachakra

HH Karmapa at Bodhgaya - photo Karma Triyana Dharmachakra

Some people will be reciting a mala (i.e. 108 times) or more of His Holiness’ mantra – “Karmapa Khyenno” – and dedicating this to His Holiness.

If you have no idea how to pronounce that, click here. (It’s only me, so it could be better!)

Edit: Oh, I have been reminded of the Billion Mantra Initiative, and that anyone who does this can still contribute their counts (preferably on or before the day) by going to khandro.net.

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