Vajra Bell – Autumn 2011

In this issue:

• Karunasara explains the Formless Dhyanas
• The Triratna Community celebrates the opening of the Portsmouth Buddhist Center
• Tom Gaillard talks about the upcoming Aryaloka Annual Pledge Drive, and how you can help support our center
• Movie Review: “Kundun,” by Daniel Bush
• A look back at the Tibetan monks’ visit with Elizabeth Hellard
• Preliminary results from the recent Aryaloka survey, and how it may inspire changes in communication
• Vajra Bell connects well with last issue, and surprises in its worldwide reach
• Spotlight: An Interview with Order member Viriyagita
• “Death May Be Hazardous to Your Self-View” – a touching piece by Prasannavajri
• “Bodhilocana’s Dream” – Dhardo Rinpoche stupa goes from vision to reality
• “Photography as Spiritual Practice” exhibit to open at Aryaloka