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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

Archive

  • 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 […]
Wednesday July 8th, 2009. Posted by Alex W:

Benchen

Home monastery of Sangye Nyenpa Rinpoche, Tenga Rinpoche and Chime Rinpoche. Looks a bit more spruce than when I was there in ’92!

Benchen 2005

Benchen 2005

 

The picture was sent out as a digital new-year card from Marpa House a year ago – thanks!

2 comments to Benchen

  • Tashi

    Dear Alex,
    we went there with Kyabje Tenga Rinpoche in 2005. Actually I arrived there some days later than the rest of the group. When the Taxi driver drove me there from Jekundo I started to argue with him that this is not Benchen as I only knew the old pics of the place and it wasnt above my imagination that they built up such a huge new monastery.
    Anyway here are some pics by our Polish Dharmafriend Lama Rinchen from that trip you might enjoy: http://www.benchen.org.pl/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=6261&g2_page=1

    best

    Tashi

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