{"id":157,"date":"2022-05-17T22:34:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T22:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/?page_id=157"},"modified":"2023-02-06T16:52:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T16:52:45","slug":"jabl-dedication-photo-gallery","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/jabl-dedication-photo-gallery\/","title":{"rendered":"JABL Dedication"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-reading-box-container reading-box-container-1\" style=\"--awb-title-color:#000000;--awb-margin-top:0px;--awb-margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"reading-box\" style=\"background-color:#f9f9fb;border-width:1px;border-color:rgba(226,226,226,0);border-left-width:3px;border-left-color:var(--primary_color);border-style:solid;\"><div class=\"reading-box-additional\">\n<p>On October 8, 2015, Maitripa College welcomed our friends and community for a deeply significant project in our library\u2019s history: The dedication of the Maitripa College Research Library as the James A. Blumenthal Library at Maitripa College. The dedication of the library honored our beloved former professor and friend, Dr. James A. Blumenthal (1967\u20132014), in commemoration of the anniversary of Jim\u2019s passing, a year ago on that date. Thank you to all who attended in person or from afar with your good wishes and support!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-padding-right:95px;--awb-padding-left:95px;--awb-margin-top:21px;--awb-margin-bottom:21px;--awb-background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-flex-start fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>Dedication of the James A. Blumenthal Library at Maitripa College<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-overflow:visible;--awb-padding-right:95px;--awb-padding-left:95px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_13691\" style=\"width: 3274px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13691\" class=\"wp-image-13691 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/maitripa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/IMG_20151008_193931_LauraMiller.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_20151008_193931_LauraMiller\" width=\"3264\" height=\"2448\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-13691\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Jim&#8217;s parents cut the ribbon to officially open the Library. (Photo by Laura Miller)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><\/h1>\n<div id=\"attachment_13678\" style=\"width: 679px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/maitripa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/image1-web.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13678\" class=\"wp-image-13678 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/maitripa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/image1-web-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"James A. Blumenthal Library Opening at Maitripa College\" width=\"669\" height=\"535\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13678\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Yangsi Rinpoche, Geshe Tenzin Dorje and the family of Jim Blumenthal, October 8, 2015.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><\/h1>\n<p>During the ceremony, Jim\u2019s brother Tom thanked the Maitripa College community for its support to Jim and his family; Yangsi Rinpoche said the expanded library would ensure that Jim\u2019s influence continued into the future by enhancing the development of scholars and practitioners; and Geshe Tenzin Dorje (translated by one-time Maitripa College student Katrina Brooks) talked about Jim\u2019s karmic connection to Buddhism, his kindness, his meaningful life, and how these would contribute to a fortunate rebirth. Jim\u2019s good friend Jerry Joseph, a noted songwriter, performed a song he had written for Jim called \u201cCraters of the Moon.\u201d After prayers led by Yangsi Rinpoche, Jim\u2019s parents Jack and Susan Blumenthal cut the ribbon to officially open the James A. Blumenthal Library. The dedication ceremony was follow by Vajrasattva tsog in the Jokhang (Meditation Hall) of the College. Follow the links below for more!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2>Background on the Expansion and Renaming of the Maitripa College Research Library<\/h2>\n<p>Jim&#8217;s&nbsp;spiritual family at Maitripa College was deeply moved by the gift from his&nbsp;family of his personal library. Jim was a top-notch Buddhist scholar, and his library reflects decades of collecting academic publications in the fields of Buddhist and Religious Studies, Buddhist texts, and his own scholarly papers.&nbsp;Yangsi Rinpoche expressed the wish to rename the Maitripa College Research Library to honor Jim\u2019s contributions and legacy, and to also ensure the safe, protected storage of this precious collection and encourage accessibility of Jim\u2019s collection by our students and library patrons. We feel these texts are so precious not only as a complete collection from a rigorous and accomplished scholar, but also somehow the materiality of a collection of books breathes life of those who have turned their pages before us, and who kindly leave for us, in the curated titles and beloved editions, imprints of their path which serve as guideposts for our own intellectual and contemplative explorations.<\/p>\n<p>Now, thanks to hundreds of hours of volunteer service, Professor James A. Blumenthal\u2019s collection is housed within our permanent collection, labeled with custom bookplates and spine labels, on locally commissioned craft custom shelves. Please come enjoy a visit!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>The Future of the James A. Blumenthal Library<\/h2>\n<p>The founding of the James A Blumenthal Library at Maitripa College launches a strategic development project that will meet requirements for accreditation by supporting our expanding curricula, degree students learning, and faculty teaching. This addition to our permanent collection brings our library holdings to well over 5,000 titles. In addition to the print catalog, we will be expanding our digital collections, information resources, and library services.<\/p>\n<p>The library aspires to serve graduate students and the community as one of the only Buddhist colleges in the world by inspiring a love of traditional and contemporary Buddhist texts, and supporting Maitripa College\u2019s mission to secure academic standing as an accredited university. The creation of the James A. Blumenthal Library at Maitripa College is an inspiring and large leap toward this goal.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/library-support\/\">To offer your support of the&nbsp;library, please click&nbsp;here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-blend:overlay;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:10px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p> &nbsp;To read about Professor Jim Blumenthal\u2019s life, scholarly works, and contributions to Maitripa College, please see <a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/resources-jim\/\">James A. Blumenthal\u2019s faculty page here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p> &nbsp;To support the James A. Blumenthal Library, become a Friend of the Library, or get involved, please visit the webpage of the <a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/friends-of-the-james-a-blumenthal-library\/\">Friends of the James A. Blumenthal Library here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p> &nbsp;To learn about the collection and information resources available through the James A. Blumenthal Library, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/\">main library page here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p> &nbsp;For more&nbsp;on the opening dedication written by Maitripa College student Donna L. Brown (including the lyrics to the song written and performed by Jerry Joseph)&nbsp;please visit&nbsp;the <a href=\"https:\/\/fpmt.org\/fpmt-community-news\/news-around-the-world\/maitripa-college-dedicates-james-a-blumenthal-library\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FPMT Mandala Blog here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-157","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":863,"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/157\/revisions\/863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/maitripa.org\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}