Contemplative photography is a form of dharma art—art that is based on perception, free from fabrication and expression, free from contrivance. Buddhist theories of perception were first developed in the 5th and 6th centuries CE, through the work of Vasubhandu, Dinnaga and Dharmakirti. You might wonder how these ancient theories could have any bearing on the practice of photography, a quintessential modern form of art. In fact, they are intimately related as we will explore in this talk.
Andy Karr doesn’t like to talk about himself very much, but he does talk and write about Buddhist teachings, particularly the profound paths of the Mahayana and Mahamudra. He is the author of Contemplating Reality, an experiential guide to Buddhist philosophy (Shambhala Publications, 2007) and co-author of The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the world with fresh eyes (Shambhala Publications, 2011). His latest book, Into The Mirror: A Buddhist journey through mind, matter, and the nature of reality will be published by Shambhala in May, 2023. He spoke with participants and students at RYI on 7th Feb, 2023.

Andy Karr - "Contemplative Photography"

Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche - an eminent teacher of the Karma Kagyu lineage who is currently lecturing on tantric views and practices at Ka-Nying Shedrub Ling Monastery - has accepted Chökyi Nyima Rinpoche’s request to present and discuss Buddhism’s three yānas based on Kongtrul Lodrö Thaye’s Treasury of Knowledge and he spoke with students at RYI on Feb, 4, 5 & 6, 2016 and translated by Dr. Thomas Doctor. 

Khenpo Chödrak Tenphel Rinpoche - "The Three Vehicles" Part-II

A cover of a song I heard on a cd by Nawang Khechog, a Tibetan musician who plays flute very nicely.

“Peace Through Kindness" cover

Rangjung Yeshe Institute (RYI) has conducted study programs in Nepal for more than 25 years. Since 2002 RYI has partnered with Kathmandu University offering academic credit for those study programs. In 2009 RYI launched its online learning program. Our aim is to utilise our expertise and experience to enable students from around the world to study Buddhism and Himalayan Languages with us.

Andy Karr - "Contemplative Photography"

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