Nov-Jan Magazine (pdf) - Tibetan Buddhist Institute

News from Tenzin(Founder's Representative)Dear Respected Members and Friends,I have had a long talk with Rinpoche by phone, and I am happyto report that he is in very good health. Many of his studentswere most fortunate to see Rinpoche via Skype on the OctoberLong Weekend Course as they took turns to listen to the wisewords of advice from our beloved teacher. Of course Rinpoche isvery much looking forward to seeing his students and membersin December, when many are making the journey to Sera to seeHis Holiness the Dalai Lama and Rinpoche give teachings.Rinpoche is tremendously happy to announce that theEnthronement of Tenzin Yeshi Sonam Rinpoche will take place on18th December 2013. He is the reincarnation of Gurmey KhensurUjen Tsetsen Rinpoche and he was the Root Guru of KyabjeKhenusr Rinpoche. Ujen Tsetsen Rinpoche was one of the GreatMasters of Sera Monastery, passing away in 2007 at Sera, duringthe time of one of TBI ‘s 11 day retreats in the Adelaide hills.After considerable discussion with Rinpoche, Geshela,management and myself, we came to the conclusion that it istime for a change to our program. This came on top of thedirection by His Holiness during his visit in June 2013, that the“the focus of this Buddhist centre should be on study … this is alearning centre”. Therefore beginning in the new year, we willimplement a new program to reflect the growing needs of ourcentre. We are presenting a streamlined teaching schedule,designed for all levels of students abilities.I am so grateful to Geshe Pema Tsering for filling in for us whilstGeshe Jampa Gyaltsen has been away. There has beentremendous benefit for our students and therefore TBI, and Iwould like to thank him so much for his willingness to step in andenable teachings to continue. You are most welcome to comealong to his Long Life Puja on 24th November (see informationon page 11).I look forward to seeing you at TBI.Warm regards,Nawang Thubten (Tenzin)Geshe Jampa Gyaltsen is well and happy, and very much lookingforward to returning to TBI in January 2014. His long awaitedIdentity Certificate has finally been organized, and his visa is inthe process of being of being granted. I hope that he will return inmid January.* * *We will be holding our AGM on Wednesdaythe 20th of November. Please join us at8:15pm, following that evening’s teachings.Tenzin Yeshi Sonam RinpocheCooking up a Stormwith Natalie PlayfordPumpkin, Coriander and Green Lentil CurryLike most curries, this one really benefits from waiting a day or soto eat it, so the flavours develop.Pumpkins become abundant as we head into Summer. Here’s abeautiful recipe to try: my simple but very delicious Pumpkin,Coriander and Green Lentil Curry. I came up with this dish in thelead-up to His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s visit to TBI in June thisyear. On a couple of days I brought the Pumpkin, Coriander andGreen Lentil Curry along to share with folks as we got ourprecious centre ready for the awe-inspiring arrival of Chenrezig.Tenzin loved the curry, which is fragrant rather than hot. And youwill find that kids like it too so I happily share this recipe with you.Happy cooking!Serves 4500g Jap or Kent pumpkin, peeled and chopped1 large sweet potato, scrubbed well and choppedolive oil1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, finely choppedsmall knob ginger, grated2T red curry paste2 or 3 Kaffir lime leaves1C green lentils, rinsed and drained2 x 240 ml cans Ayam coconut milk1L water¼ bunch coriander, stems and leaves chopped, plus extra forgarnish1.Preheat oven to 200C. Put pumpkin and sweet potato in roastingpan, coat with olive oil, sprinkle on salt and pepper and pop inthe oven while the lentils cook.2.On a moderate heat, fry onion in a tablespoon or so of olive oil tillonion is softened. Add the garlic, ginger, curry paste and limeleaves and cook a further 1-2 minutes. Add the lentils and stirthrough. Add the coconut milk and water and bring to the boil.Turn the heat down and simmer without the lid on, for 30-40minutes, till lentils are soft but still holding their shape.3.When vegetables are soft and browning at edges, remove fromoven. Stir into the cooked lentils, check for seasoning. Turn offthe heat and stir in the coriander. Serve hot with rice.18 • TBI• tibetanbuddhistinstitute.org