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ANSWERS: Discussions with Western Buddhists by the Dalai Lama, trans. & ed. by Jose Cabezon 112 pp., paper. #AN - list price $ 12.95 Our Price $9.06 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion In India, at the place where the Buddha attained enlightenment, it became a well-established tradition for the Dalai Lama to spend several days each year giving teachings to Buddhists from all over the world. Following his teachings, he held informal group discussions with Western students of Buddhism. In these lively exchanges the Dalai Lama exhibits clear and penetrating insight into issues that are most important to Western students. Some of the topics discussed are: psychology, Christianity, being a practicing Buddhist in the West, spiritual teachers, reincarnation, emptiness, tantra, protector deities, liberation, meditation, compassion, disciplining others, the power of holy places, and retreats. More ... | |
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AS LONG AS SPACE ENDURES: Essays on the Kalacakra Tantra in Honor of H.H. the Dalai Lama ed. by Edward A. Arnold on behalf of Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist Studies, fore. by Robert A. F. Thurman Cloth. 496 pages, 8-page color insert. #ASLOAS - list price $ 39.95 Our Price $27.97 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion The Kalacakra Tantra—Kalacakra means "wheel of time"—is a tradition of Buddhist theory and practice whose root text treats a fantastic expanse of knowledge ranging from observations of the cosmos to investigations of meditative states and vital bodily energies. In the Tibetan-speaking world, a public Kalacakra initiation remains the most sought-after event in the life of a devout Buddhist. The Fourteenth Dalai Lama has long had a strong connection with the Kalacakra Tantra; he brought the initiation to the West in 1981, performing it in the U.S., Switzerland, Spain, and Australia. This volume has been created to celebrate his long involvement with the Kalacakra teachings. More ... | |
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THE BUDDHISM OF TIBET by H.H. the Dalai Lama, translated and edited by Jeffrey Hopkins, with Anne Klein 220 pp. #BUTIN - list price $ 15.95 Our Price $11.16 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Unlike most books by the Dalai Lama, which are edited compilations of talks that he has given, this book consists of two texts that he himself wrote and two that he chose—all especially aimed at helping Western readers become better grounded in Buddhism. He wrote The Buddhism of Tibet and The Key to the Middle Way sections to explain the principal topics and central practices of Buddhism. More ... | |
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CONSCIOUSNESS AT THE CROSSROADS: Conversations with the Dalai Lama on Brain Science and Buddhism by The Dalai Lama, et al., ed. by Zara Houshmand, Robert B. Livingston and B. Alan Wallace, trans. by Thubten Jinpa and B. Alan Wallace, afterword by B. Alan Wallace Paper, 185 pp. #COCR - list price $ 15.95 Our Price $11.16 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Organized by the Mind and Life Institute, this discussion addresses some of the most troublesome questions that have driven a wedge between Western science and religion. Consciousness at the Crossroads resulted from meetings of the Dalai Lama and a group of eminent neuroscientists and psychiatrists. Is the mind an ephemeral side-effect of the brain's physical processes? Are there forms of consciousness so subtle that science has not yet identified them? How does consciousness happen? The Dalai Lama's incisive, clear approach and open-minded pursuit of knowledge both challenges and offers inspiration to Western scientists. More ... | |
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THE DALAI LAMAS ON TANTRA trans. & intro. by Glenn H. Mullin Cloth, 352 pp. #DALATA - list price $ 24.95 Our Price $17.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Interest in Tantric Buddhism has grown tremendously in recent years, but authentic translations from classical sources remain difficult to find. The great popularity achieved by the early Dalai Lamas was due in part to the clarity and power of their tantric writings. Glenn Mullin's translations present this rich resource to a wider audience, offering a wealth of tantric materials, the most extensive such collection available in print. More ... | |
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THE DALAI LAMA AT HARVARD: Lectures on the Buddhist Path to Peace by H.H. the Dalai Lama, trans. & ed. by Jeffrey Hopkins. 255 pp. #DALAHA - list price $ 14.95 Our Price $10.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion His Holiness the Dalai Lama gave a series of lectures at Harvard University which fulfilled magnificently his intention of providing an in-depth introduction to Buddhist theory and practice. He structured the presentation according to the teachings of the Four Noble Truths and expanded their meaning to cover most of the topics of Tibetan Buddhism. The Dalai Lama's combination of superb intellect, power of exposition, and practical, compassionate implementation are evident in these lectures. More ... | |
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DEITY YOGA in Action and Performance Tantras by H.H. the Dalai Lama, Tsong-ka-pa and Jeffrey Hopkins (also trans. & ed.) 274 pp., many photos of mudras. Book 2 of the Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series. #DEYO - list price $ 19.95 Our Price $13.96 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Deity Yoga describes the profound process of meditation in Action and Performance Tantras. It is an invaluable book for anyone who is practicing or is interested in Buddhist Tantra. The book is comprised of three parts: More ... | |
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DZOGCHEN: The Heart Essence of the Great Perfection by the Dalai Lama, trans. by Thupten Jinpa & Richard Barron, fore. by Sogyal Rinpoche, ed. by Patrick Gaffney. 272 pp., paperback, 8 pp. of photos. #DZDLPP - list price $ 18.95 Our Price $13.27 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion This is the most informative and thorough book on Dzogchen available. These teachings are on Dzogchen, the heart essence of the ancient Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Exploring this esoteric subject in print for the first time, His Holiness offers the reader insights into one of Buddhism's most profound systems of meditation. He discusses both the philosophic foundations and the practices of this system--taking into account the approaches of various schools and teachers. More ... | |
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THE GELUG/KAGYU TRADITION OF MAHAMUDRA by H. H. the Dalai Lama and Alexander Berzin. 400 pp., paper. #GEKATR - list price $ 24.95 Our Price $17.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Mahamudra, the great sealing nature, refers to systems of meditation on both the conventional and ultimate natures of the mind. These have been transmitted through the Kagyu, Sakya and Gelug traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. Within the Gelug, mahamudra teachings occur in a combined Gelug/Kagyu tradition, exemplified in the First Panchen Lama's Root Text for the Precious Gelug/Kagyu Tradition of Mahamudra. The work presented here contains two brilliant commentaries by the Dalai Lama. The first is a teaching based directly on the First Panchen Lama's root text. In the second, His Holiness bases his discussion on the First Panchen Lama's own commentary to this text. The book opens with an overview of mahamudra by Alexander Berzin that discusses the relation of mind, appearances and reality and offers practical techniques for overcoming problems of excessive worry, anxiety and disturbing thought. More ... | |
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GEMS OF WISDOM FROM THE SEVENTH DALAI LAMA translation and commentary by Glenn H. Mullin. 171 pp. #GEWISE - list price $ 15.95 Our Price $11.16 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion The Seventh Dalai Lama was one of the most beloved Buddhist masters—he had an outrageous sense of humor which found its way into his spiritual compositions. His popular Gems of Wisdom contains spontaneous verses employing earthy metaphors to illustrate key points—he uses metaphors like farts, body odor, slimy monsters and mindless lunatics to present the teachings. Simple yet direct his language captures the spirituality of his vision while avoiding religiosity. Here are Buddha's teachings in the context of mind training. Mullin translates and comments on the quintessential meanings of the Seventh's verses. More ... | |
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HEALING ANGER: The Power of Patience from a Buddhist Perspective by H.H. the Dalai Lama, trans. by Thupten Jinpa, foreword by Lopon Claude D'Estree 176 pp., paper. #HEAN - list price $ 14.95 Our Price $10.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion All the world's major religions emphasize the importance of the practice of love, compassion and tolerance. This is particularly true in the Buddhist traditions, which unanimously state that compassion and love are the foundation of all paths of practice. To cultivate the potential for compassion and love inherent within us, it is crucial to counteract their opposing forces of anger and hatred. More ... | |
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LIGHTING THE WAY by His Holiness the Dalai Lama 148 pp. #LIWA - list price $ 14.95 Our Price $10.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion This concise and extremely accessible presentation of the path of Tibetan Buddhism by the world's best-known Buddhist teacher shows how to apply Buddhist principles in our lives. Lighting the Way contains 3 fundamental Buddhist teachings given by the Dalai Lama to Western students. "Principles of Buddhism" provides the framework for understanding the Buddha Shakyamuni's first and fundamental teaching on the Four Noble Truths, upon which all of his other teachings are based. "Teachings on the Eight Verses on Training the Mind" comments on a classic text within the genre of Tibetan spiritual writing known as lojong (literally "mind training".) His Holiness often refers to this short work as one of his main sources of inspiration for the practice of compassion. Finally, the Dalai Lama's commentary on Atisha's Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment discusses in a lucid and inspiring manner one of the most important texts for serious practitioners of Buddhism. More ... | |
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THE PATH TO BLISS, 2nd ed. by the H.H. the Dalai Lama, trans. and ed. by Thupten Jinpa and Christine Cox. 240 pp. #PABL2 - list price $ 16.95 Our Price $11.86 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion Clear, eloquent, simple and profound, His Holiness' teachings are easily accessible to beginning practitioners, yet richly nourishing to those more advanced in practice. In The Path to Bliss, the Dalai Lama shows how visualization, reason, and contemplation can be systematically crafted to enhance personal development. Beginning with practices designed to create an effective mental outlook, His Holiness skillfully guides the student to more advanced techniques for developing the mind's deepest potential and happiness. More ... | |
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THE PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT by H.H. the Dalai Lama, trans. & ed. by Glenn H. Mullin Paper, 238 pp. #PAEN - list price $ 16.95 Our Price $11.86 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion In this extensive teaching, the Dalai Lama beautifully elucidates the meaning of the path to enlightenment through his own direct spiritual advice and personal reflections. Based upon a very famous Tibetan text, this teaching presents in practical terms the essential instructions for the attainment of enlightenment. Its direct approach and lucid style make The Path to Enlightenment one of the most accessible introductions to Tibetan Buddhism ever published. More ... | |
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THE SECOND DALAI LAMA: His Life and Teachings translated, edited, introduced, and annotated by Glenn Mullin, foreword by the 14th Dalai Lama 288 pp., 3 line drawings. #SEDALA - list price $ 16.95 Our Price $11.86 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion The Second Dalai Lama's writings and biography are brought vividly to life in this extraordinary book by the renowned translator Glenn Mullin through a selection of the Second Dalai Lama's ecstatic outpourings of enlightened teaching. He gives us a glimpse into the visionary life of this outspoken and unconventional Dalai Lama. More ... | |
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SHE STILL LIVES: A Novel of Tibet by Bill Magee 168 pp. #SHSTLI - list price $ 14.95 Our Price $10.46 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion She Still Lives: A Novel of Tibet is an action-love story set in a fictional Tibet of the future. The beginning of the next century is a pivotal time for the Land of Snows. A nascent freedom movement has been crushed by the Communists. Tara Gyatso, beloved Dalai Lama, and her advisor Mila Lakpa, have been imprisoned. More ... | |
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STAGES OF MEDITATION by the H.H. the Dalai Lama, trans. by Ven. Geshe Lobsang Jordhen, Losang Choephel Ganchenpa, and Jeremy Russell 216 pp. paper. Root text by Kamalashila in Tibetan and English, with Dalai Lama's commentary. #STMEPP - list price $ 16.95 Our Price $11.86 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion The Dalai Lama explains the principles of meditation in a practice-oriented format especially suited to Westerners. Based upon the middle section of the Bhavanakrama by Kamalasila, a translation of which is included, this is the most extensive commentary given by the Dalai Lama on this concise but important meditation handbook. It is a favorite text of the Dalai Lama and he often takes the opportunity to give teachings on it to audiences throughout the world. In his words, "This text can be like a key that opens the door to all other major Buddhist scriptures." More ... | |
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TANTRA IN TIBET by H.H. the Dalai Lama, Tsong-ka-pa, and Jeffrey Hopkins 252 pp. Book 1 of the Great Exposition of Secret Mantra series. #TATI - list price $ 22.95 Our Price $16.06 (you save 30%) Published by Snow Lion "This is a most valuable book for the serious seeker."--The Tibet Journal More ... | |