Ordinary Mind - An Australian Buddhist Magazine
by Kagyu Evam Buddhist Institute

The magazine contains courses and interviews conducted by teachers of great note and professionalism who participated in the ongoing program of the Kagyu E-Vam Buddhist Institute. The Buddhist program represents all the major Buddhist traditions in the world today, as well as comparative seminars on Buddhism, Psychotherapy and Philosophy. A profile of an Australian Buddhist Centre, book reviews and local news are regular features of the magazine.

Contents for Main Feature Articles in back issues of Ordinary Mind (costs for individual copies are in Australian $s - Postage additional) :

• Being and Conciousness: An Introduction to Zen Buddhism - by Ven. Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• The Mind of Zen - by Ven. Richard Baker-Roshi
• Introduction to Dogen Zen - by Ven. Ekai Korematsu Osho
• Korean Slant on 'Mu'- by Ven. Chi Kwang Sunim
• The Personal Roots of Peace - by Ven Tich Nhat Hanhs
• Hua-Yen Chinese Buddhism - by Dr Tony Prince
• Comparison of Zen Buddhism and Pure Land - by Ven. Thich Puoc Tan
• Focus on a Centre - Atisha Centre
• Interview with Robina Courtin
• Forum - Buddhism and the Human Condition
• Book Review - The Art of Living: Aesthetics of the Ordinary in World Soiritual Traditions by Crispin Sartwell - reviewed by Mark Stevenson
• E-Vam Institute Update
• National News

Winter 2001

No.15

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• History of the Gelug Tradition - by Dr John Powers
• Essence of Buddhism - HH the Dalai Lama
• Buddhism and Non-Violent Action - Ven Professor Samdhong Rinpoche
• Compassion and Wisdom in Tantra - Venerable Achok Rinpoche
• Lojong - Ven Zazep Tulku Rinpoche
• Abhidharma and Tibetan Psychology - Ven Tarab Tulku
• Interview - Alison Ribush
• Focus on a Centre - The Jikishoan Zen Buddhist Community
• Book Review - Harold Stweart: An Early Australian Buddhist, Dr Peter Kelly
• E-Vam Institute Update
• National News

Autumn 2001

No.14

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• The Theravada Tradition
• Buddhist Ethics and the Pratimoksha Vows - Ven Traleg Rinpoche
• Mind and World - A Buddhist View - Ven Phra Kantipalo
• Calm and Insight - Ven Ayya Khema
• The Meaning of Spirituality - Ven. Tejadhammo Bhikku
• Mindfulness of Breathing and the Four Foundations of Mindfulness - Ven Santitthito Mahathera
• The Path of Purification - Sayadaw U jagara
• Interview - Guy Claxton
• Focus on a Centre - The Yun Yang Temple
• Book Review - Nirvana and Other Buddhist Felicities: Utopias of the Pali Imaginaire, Review Dr John Powers
• E-Vam Institute Update
• National News

Summer 2001

No.13

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• History of the Sakya Tradition - by Peter Della Santina
• Lamdre Lineage Masters - by HH Sakya Trinzin
• Women in Buddhism - by H.E.Jetsun Chimey Luding
• The Path is the Result: Everything is Crated by One's Mind - by Ven. Gyalsay Tulku Rinpoche
• Interpretation of Emptiness - by Ven. Khenpo Migmar Tsering
• Seizing the Moment of Awareness - Lama Choedak Yuthok
• Overview of Lamdre - Lama Lhoppon Ngawang Damchoe
• Interview - Ven Dungyud Rinpoche
• Focus on a Centre - Sangha Lodge and the Association of Engaged Buddhists
• Book Review - Apparitions of the Self, Janet Gyatso
• E-Vam Institute Update
• National News

Spring 2000

No.12

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• Buddhism Matters(Part 2) - Ven Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• The Four Contemplations - His Holiness Sakya Trizin
• Buddhist Tantric Yoga - Ven. Bokar Rinpoche
• Dzogchen Meditation and the Nature of the Mind - Ven. Palden Sherab Rinpoche
• The Psychology of Mysticism - Ven Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• Opening Forum of the 1995 Buddhist Summer School - Approaches to Meditation

Winter
2000

No.11
$9

• Buddhism Matters (Part 1) - Ven Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• Introduction to Dzogchen - Ven Namkai Norbu Rinpoche
• Theoretical Aspects of Buddhism and Psychotherapy - Opening of the 1st Buddhism and Psychotherapy Conference, 1993
• Wisdom of No Escape - Ani Pema Chodron
• If There's No Such Thing as a Permanent Self, How Come IFeel Like One? - Geoff Dawson
• Interview - Chagdud Khandro

Spring 2000

No.10

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• Buddhism & Social Engagement - Dr Peter Oldmeadow
• Saints - Ven. Traleg Rinpoche
• Ethical Behaviour - HH the Dalai lama
• Buddhism and the Imagination - Forum BSS 1999
• A Spontaneous Teaching on Sunyata - HH 17th Karmapa
• Interview - HH 17th Gyalwa Karmapa

Summer 2000

No.9

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• Principles of Buddhism - Ven Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• The Heart of Buddhist Meditation - Sister Ayya Khemma
• Mystical Practice in Everyday Life - Phillip Greenway
• General Systems Theory and Pratityasamutpada - Traleg Rinpoche and Joanna Macy in interview
• Buddhism Integrated into Daily Life - Ven Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche

Spring 1999

No.8

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• Mahamudra and Doha Songs - Ven Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso
• Aspects of Dependent Arising - Ven. Jampa Ignyen
• Irano Tibetica: The Western Influences on Tibet's Tantric Culture - David Templemen
• Relevance of the Guru in Buddhism - Dr Jay Garfield
• Tibetan Buddhism - Lineages and Practices - Dr John Powers

Winter 1999

No. 7

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• Sudden and Gradual Approaches to Enlightenment - Ven Traleg Rinpoche
• Myth, Metaphor and Meditation - Ven Tejadhammo
• How to Practice the Three Yanas - Laurence Mills
• The Fetters That Bind - Insights That Free - Dharmachari Anagarika Buddhadasa
• Contemporary Zen - Geoff Dawson

Autumn 1999

No. 6

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• Buddhism, Non-Violence and Social Activism - Ven. Samdong
• Buddha Nature - Ven Traleg Rinpoche
• Art and Music in Buddhism - H.E. Tai Situ Rinpoche
• The Lineage of the Tai Situpas
• Therapy, Meditation and Successful Action - Guy Claxton
• Aspects of Tantra - Keith Dowman
• Buddhism and Western Psychology - Scott Probost
• Quote of the Day - David Hume
• Songs of Realisation - Ven. Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche

Summer 1999

No. 5

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• The Masters and Tradition of Dzogchen - Ven Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche
• Buddha Nature - Ven Traleg Rinpoche
• Death and Dying - Ven. Sogyal Rinpoche
• The Gyuto Monks: The Ultimate Essence of the open Way - Hogan Yamamata
• Introduction to Korean Buddhism - Ven. Chi Kwang Sunim
• The First Turning of the Wheel of the Dharma - Ven. tenzin Palmo
• Buddhism and Modern Science - Ven. Sayadaw Jagaro
• Life in Amdo - Part 3 - Mark Stevenson

Spring 1998

No. 4

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• The Importance of Buddhist Meditation, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• Western Approaches to Emptiness, Prof.. Jay Garfield
• A Meditative Path to Tranquility and Insight, HH Drugchen Rinpoche
• Working with Negativity, Ani-la Pema Chodron
• No Paradigm - Buddhism and Psychotherapy, Dr Chris Walsh
• Life in Amdo - Part 2, The Gelug Tradition, Mark Stevenson
• Puja Ritual in Tibetan Buddhism, Interview with Lama Chogdrup Dorje
• In Sickness and in Health: Meditation, A Paradoxical Process of Healing, Tejadhammo Bikkhu
• The Melbourne Buddhist Centre - Focus on a Centre
• Interview with Bhikshuni Tenzin Palmo
• Book Reviews & News
  

Winter 1998

No. 3

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• Death, Dying and Reincarnation - Ven Traleg Rinpoche
• Zen, Onions and the Art of Dying, Geoff Dawson
• Buddhism in Japan: Life in a Parishioner Temple, Dr Wendy Smith
• Experimenting with Truth, Prof.. Samdhong Rinpoche
• Buddhism and Deconstruction, Dr Robert Miller
• The Buddhist Society of Victoria, Focus on a Centre
• Book Reviews & News
  

Autumn 1998

No. 2

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• The Meaning of Mysticism, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• The Heart of Buddhist Meditation, Ayya Khema
• A Buddhist View in Psychotherapy, Kathleen Gregory
• Enthronement of HH Dilgo Khyentse, Rinpoche, Di Cousens
• Quang Mingh Temple - Focus on a Centre
• Life in Amdo: A Special Place, Mark Stevenson
• Seven Years in Tibet, David Templeman
  

Summer 1997
No. 1

$5

• The Mind of Zen, Richard Baker-Roshi
• Meaning of Mysticism, Traleg Kyabgon Rinpoche
• East Meets West, Dr Robert Miller
• H.H. Sakya Trinzin
• Journey to Tibet, Justin Selleck