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TREASURY OF ELOQUENCE: The songs of Barway Dorje translated by Yeshe Gyamtso 328 pp. #TRESO - regular price $ 22.95 Our Price $17.21 A collection of songs expressing devotion to his gurus, how to meditate on the mind's nature, and advice on practice in general, composed by the great treasure-revealer and visionary teacher Barway Dorje (1836-1918). Barway Dorje appeals equally to our hearts and heads. He touches us with his humility, his devotion, and his concern for otherswhile instructing and advising us with his wisdom and eloquence. | |
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TREASURY OF PRECIOUS QUALITIES: A Commentary on the Root Text of Jigme Lingpa by Longchen Yeshe Dorje, Kangyur Rinpoche, translated by The Padmakara Translation Group, forewords by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Jigme Khyentse Rinpoche 464 pp., cloth. #TRPRQU - $ 34.95 The root text of this study, The Quintessence of the Three Paths, is by Jigme Lingpa. It presents the entire Buddhist path of the Nyingma school--both the sutras and the tantras. The sutra section is the subject of this volume and it covers the ethical, psychological, and philosophical teachings shared by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. More ... | |
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THE TWO TRUTHS DEBATE: Tsongkhapa and Gorampa on the Middle Way by Sonam Thakchoe 352 pp. #TWTRDE - $ 22.95 The idea of the Middle Way is upheld by all Buddhists, yet its meaning can be unclear. In Tibetan Buddhism, the interpretation of what are called the two truths—the deceptive truth of conventional appearances and the ultimate truth of emptiness—is especially divisive. This comparative analysis examines the differing approaches taken by two Buddhist scholars, Tsongkhapa and Gorampa, towards the Middle Way. It demonstrates how philosophical positions have dramatic implications for how one approaches Buddhist practice and even how one understands enlightenment itself. More ... | |
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THE UNIVERSE IN A SINGLE ATOM: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality by H.H. the Dalai Lama 256 pp., paper. #UNSIPP - $ 14.00 A rare, personal investigation of the astonishing connections between seemingly disparate topics--such as evolution and karma--that challenge us to see that science and faith can work hand-in-hand to alleviate human suffering. The Dalai Lama invites us to see them as complementary investigative approaches to truth, and a key to peace. More ... | |
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THE UTTARATANTRA: A Treatise on Buddha-Essence by Ven. Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 484 pp. #UTTRBU - $ 28.95 The Uttaratantra elucidates the inseparability of emptiness and luminosity, the bridge beween Sutra and Tantra, the view of Vajrayana and the ground of Mahamudra. A wonderful commentary by the tutor of the present Karmapa. | |
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THE VAJRA AND BELL by Vessantara 80 pp., 8 color plates, 7.25" x 7.25". #VABE - $ 13.95 The vajra and bell are important sacred objects used in Tantric ritual. This book helps readers understand the meaning behind these powerful symbols of enlightenment. | |
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VAST AS THE HEAVENS, DEEP AS THE SEA: Verses in Praise of Bodhicitta by Khunu Rinpoche, fore. by H.H. the Dalai Lama 208 pp. #VAHE - $ 16.95 In this modern classic, Khunu Rinpoche's heartfelt verse bestows his unparalleled vision of the incomparable power of bodhicitta. This late Tibetan master was revered by the Dalai Lama as the very embodiment of this ultimate form of altruism. Text presented in English and Tibetan. | |
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THE WAY OF AWAKENING: A Commentary on Shantideva's Bodhicharyavatara by Geshe Yeshe Tobden, fore. by the Dalai Lama 448 pp. #WAAW - $ 19.95 One of the great classics of Buddhist literature, the Bodhicahryavatara, or Way of the Bodhisattva, is required reading for understanding Tibetan Buddhism.The Way of Awakening is the most comprehensive commentary on this text available, expounded by an accomplished meditator and scholar. More ... | |
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THE WAY OF THE BODHISATTVA: A Translation of the Bodhicharyavatara by Shantideva, foreword by His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, translated by The Padmakara Translation Group 222 pp. #WABO - $ 14.95 Treasured by Buddhists of all traditions, The Way of the Bodhisattva (Bodhicharyavatara) is a guide to cultivating the mind of enlightenment, and to generating the qualities of love, compassion, generosity, and patience. This text has been studied, practiced, and expounded upon in an unbroken tradition for centuries, first in India, and later in Tibet. Presented in the form of a personal meditation in verse, it outlines the path of the Bodhisattvas--those who renounce the peace of individual enlightenment and vow to work for the liberation of all beings, and to attain buddhahood for their sake. More ... | |
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WHAT MAKES YOU NOT A BUDDHIST by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse 144 pp., paper edition. #WHMAPA - $ 14.00 With wit and irony, Khyentse urges readers to move beyond the superficial trappings of Buddhism--beyond the romance with beads, incense, or exotic robes--straight to the heart of what the Buddha taught. And after he explains what makes you not a Buddhist, he kindly explains what a Buddhist is. The author is one of the most creative and innovative young Tibetan lamas teaching today. More ... | |
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WHAT MAKES YOU NOT A BUDDHIST by Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Cloth, 128 pp. #WHMAYO - $ 19.95 Written by one of the most creative Tibetan Buddhist lamas today--director of the films The Cup and Travellers and Magicians---this interesting, witty book challenges readers to understand what it really means to be a Buddhist, beyond the superficial trappings and misconceptions, and cuts straight to the inner core of the tradition. More ... | |
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THE WHEEL OF GREAT COMPASSION: The Practice of the Prayer Wheel in Tibetan Buddhism Compiled & ed. by Lorne Ladner, foreword by Lama Zopa Rinpoche 168 pp., 10 color, 20 b&w illus., diagrams, cloth. #WHGRCO - $ 19.95 The first book to provide a complete understanding of the prayer wheel--an ancient and mystical practice that has been popular with Tibetan Buddhists for its ability to bless the environment, promote healing, increase compassion, and assist practitioners on their journeys to enlightenment. Offers a description of prayer wheel construction and practice with commentaries by lamas. More ... | |
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WHEN THINGS FALL APART: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron 4" x 6.75", 208 pp. Pocket edition. #WHTHF2 - $ 6.99 There is a fundamental opportunity for happiness right within our reach, yet we usually miss it--ironically, while we are caught up in attempts to escape pain and suffering. Drawn from traditional Buddhist wisdom, Pema Chodron's radical and compassionate advice for what to do when things fall apart in our lives goes against the grain of our usual habits and expectations. There is only one approach to suffering that is of lasting benefit, Pema teaches, and that approach involves moving toward painful situations with friendliness and curiosity, relaxing into the essential groundlessness of our entire situation. It is there, in the midst of chaos, that we can discover the truth and love that are indestructible. Included in the book are: More ... | |
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THE WISDOM OF THE BUDDHIST MASTERS: Common and Uncommon Sense ed. by Robert Sachs, fore. by HH Dalai Lama 230 pp. #WIBUMA - $ 17.95 What would a Rinpoche say about global warming? Drug abuse? The shape of our future world? Find out in this interesting collection of conversations with teachers such as Tenzin Wangyal (author of Healing with Form, Energy, and Light ), Thubten Chodron, Robert Thurman and many others. Provocative views on cloning, media, fundamentalism, and a lot more! More ... | |
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THE WISE HEART: A Guide to the Universal Teachings of Buddhist Psychology Jack Kornfield Cloth. 432 pp. #WIHEGU - $ 28.00 You have within you unlimited capacities for love, for joy, for communion with life, and for unshakable freedom—and here is how to awaken them. Trained as a monk in Thailand, Burma, and India, Jack Kornfield experienced at first hand the life-changing power of Buddhist teachings: the emphasis on the nobility and sacredness of the human spirit, the fine-grained analysis of emotion and thought, the precise techniques for healing, training, and transforming the mind and heart. In contrast to the medical orientation of most Western psychology and psychiatry, here is a vision of radiant human dignity, and a practical path for realizing it in our own lives. More ... | |
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YOU ARE NOT HERE And Other Works of Buddhist Fiction ed. by Keith Kachtick, fore. by Lama Surya Das 256 pp. #YOARNO - $ 16.95 With wit and verve, these stories dramatize the spirit of Buddhism, from the jungles of Indonesia to the parks of San Francisco. These entertaining stories come from Pico Iyer, Michele Martin, Anne Klein, Mark Salzman and many other wonderful writers. More ... | |