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TAKING THE LEAP: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears by Pema Chodron 128 pp., paper. #TALEPA - $ 14.00 In this book Pema Chödrön shows us how to break free of destructive patterns in our lives and experience a new sense of freedom and happiness. Drawing on the Buddhist concept of shenpa, she helps us to see how certain habits of mind tend to "hook" us and get us stuck in states of anger, blame, self-hatred, and addiction. The good news is that once we start to see these patterns, we can begin to change our lives for the better. More ... | |
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TAKING THE RESULT AS THE PATH: Core Teachings of the Sakya Lamdre Tradition by Cyrus Stearns Cloth edition, 784 pp. #TAREPA - $ 59.95 The tradition known as the Path with the Result or lamdré is the most important tantric system of theory and meditation practice in the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism. This volume contains an unprecedented compilation of eleven vital works from different periods in the history of the Path with the Result in India and Tibet, including the Vajra Lines of the great Indian adept Virupa, the basic text of the tradition. The collection also includes six writings by Jamyang Khyentsé Wangchuk and an instruction manual composed by the Fifth Dalai Lama. None of the works in this book have ever been published before in any European language, and most of these writings traditionally have been considered secret. The present translation, volume 4 of the Library of Tibetan Classics, has been made with the personal approval and encouragement of His Holiness Sakya Trizin, head of the Sakya tradition. More ... | |
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THE TAMING OF THE DEMONS: Violence and Liberation in Tibetan Buddhism by Jacob P. Dalton 334 pp., 7 b&w illustrations, hardbound. #TADECL - $ 40.00 The Taming of the Demons examines mythic and ritual themes of violence, demon taming, and blood sacrifice in Tibetan Buddhism. Taking as its starting point Tibet's so-called age of fragmentation (842 to 986 C.E.), the book draws on previously unstudied manuscripts discovered in the "library cave" near Dunhuang, on the old Silk Road. These ancient documents, it argues, demonstrate how this purportedly inactive period in Tibetan history was in fact crucial to the Tibetan assimilation of Buddhism, and particularly to the spread of violent themes from tantric Buddhism into Tibet at the local and the popular levels. Having shed light on this" dark age" of Tibetan history, the second half of the book turns to how, from the late tenth century onward, the period came to play a vital symbolic role in Tibet, as a violent historical "other" against which the Tibetan Buddhist tradition defined itself. The Taming of the Demons challenges our tendency to romanticize or demonize the rich and ancient culture of Tibet. More ... | |
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TEACHINGS ON THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION by Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche 96 pp. #TEPRME - $ 19.95 The essence of the teachings of the Buddha is practice. The reason we practice meditation is to attain happiness. This means happiness in both the short-term and the long-term. The short-term benefits of meditation are more than merely peace of mind, because our physical health as well depends to a great extent upon our state of mind. The ultimate or long-term benefit of the practice of meditation is becoming free of all suffering, which means no longer being compelled to experience the sufferings of birth, aging, sickness and death. More ... | |
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THE TEACUP & THE SKULLCUP: Chogyam Trungpa on Zen and Tantra by Chogyam Trungpa 145 pp. #TESKCH - $ 16.95 In The Teacup and the Skull Cup, one the most influential of the Vajrayana teachers openly discusses Zen and Tantra in this unique volume, based on historic seminars. More ... | |
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TIBETAN AMULETS by Tadeusz Skorupski, preface by Per Kvaerne 126 pp., with over 200 drawings. #TIAMTA - $ 25.00 This book provides a systematic study of the Tibetan charms and amulets, mantras and cakras that have afforded their wearers protection for centuries, and which remain a living tradition today. Drawing from indigenous works of the 19th century, the author illustrates and explains 109 amulets and their accompanying mantras, as well as 102 cakras, primarily associated with the Nyingma-pa and Bon traditions. The author also employs the amulets and cakras to reveal details of the myriad gods, demons and other supernatural beings--many incorporated into Buddhism from earlier belief systems--that comprise the Tibetan pantheon. More ... | |
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THE TIBETAN ART OF PARENTING: From Before Conception Through Early Childhood by Anne Maiden Brown, Edie Farwell, and Dickey Nyerongsha 242 pp., paper. #TIARPA - list price $ 16.95 Our Price $13.56 (you save 20%) Steeped in the Buddhist traditions of widsom, compassion, and the interconnectedness of all things, Tibetan childrearing practices are a refreshing new way for Westerners to prepare for and raise children. The Tibetan Art of Parenting provides a practical introduction to these practices and an integrated system of childcare that incorporates body, emotions, mind, spirit, relationships, and environment. Covering all aspects of traditional Tibetan parenting from conception onward, this book explores ancient techniques and reinterprets them for a modern audience. More ... | |
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TIBETAN ASTRO SCIENCE by Jhampa Kalsang, astrology paintings by Buchung Tsering, fore. By Prof. Robert Thurman Includes: book (cloth, 148 pp., 10" x 14", over 80 color illus.), 2 decks of 82 astrology cards, & multi-layered astrology wheel. #TIASSC - $ 100.00 This excellent introduction to Tibetan astrology is fun to learn and use. The book, card decks and wheel provide the tools needed to explore this ancient system. In part one the Bon, Chinese and Indian contributions are presented as well as the Kalachakra Tantra astrological system, the inter-relationship of Tibetan medicine as astro-sciences and the role of the Tibetan astro-practitioner. In part two you learn the preliminaries of Elemental astrology and part three teaches the sixty-year animal cycle, howto interpret the yearly horoscope, marriage compatibility horoscope, birth parkha (eight trigram), and birht mewa (nine magic square numbers). Part four explains the astro-wheel and cards. More ... | |
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TIBETAN ASTROLOGY by Philippe Cornu, translated from the French by Hamish Gregor 310 pp., 80 charts and tables, paper. #TIASP - list price $ 26.95 Our Price $21.56 (you save 20%) Astrology is one of the traditional arts and sciences of Tibet, where it is known as "the science of calculation," used by monks and lamas in the study of the rhythms and cycles of time, for divination, for choosing auspicious times for rituals and life-cycle events such as marriages and funerals, and as an adjunct to the practice of traditional medicine. This comprehensive introduction to the topic includes discussions of: More ... | |
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THE TIBETAN BUDDHISM READER edited by Reginald A. Ray 184 pp., paper with gatefolds. #TIBURE - $ 14.95 Here is a portable collection of inspiring readings from the revered masters of Tibetan Buddhism. The Tibetan Buddhist Reader includes quotations from major lineage figures from the past, such as Padmasambhava, Atisha, Sakya Pandita, Marpa, Milarepa, and Tsongkhapa. Also featured are the writings of contemporary masters including the Dalai Lama, Dudjom Rinpoche, Khyentse Rinpoche, Sakya Tridzin, Chogyam Trungpa, and others. Topics include cultivating compassion, letting go of ego, learning to become more alert and present in our lives, and developing a clear perception of our own true nature. More ... | |
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TIBETAN DREAM YOGA: The Royal Road to Enlightenment by Michael Katz 152 pp., paper. #TIBEDR - $ 14.95 Tibetan Dream Yoga: The Royal Road to Enlightenment builds on the foundation of the original Dream Yoga and the Practice of Natural Light book by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu, clarifying the distinction between common dreams, and a special class of dreams--"dreams of clarity "--with extraordinary examples. It clearly explains the importance of using the time spent asleep and dreaming for transpersonal purposes, most importantly during the passage through the Bardos of Death and Dying. This book is also noteworthy for summarizing essential advice of many great contemporary masters of Dream yoga, offering specific exercises to develop awareness within the dream and sleep states. It will appeal to all readers who are interested in their dream life, particularly those wishing to utilize lucid dream and trance work for personal transformation. More ... | |
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TIBETAN RITUAL edited by Jose Ignacio Cabezon 320 pp., paper. #TIRIJO - list price $ 29.95 Our Price $23.96 (you save 20%) Ritual is one of the most pervasive religious phenomena in the Tibetan cultural world. Ritual not only fills Tibetan cultural space, but, with a quarter of the entire year considered holy or "auspicious," it also pervades Tibetan time.Yet despite its ubiquity and importance to Tibetan cultural life, Tibetan ritual has only in recent years been given the attention it deserves. This book represents the first scholarly collection to focus on this important subject. Unique in its historical, geographical and disciplinary breadth, Tibetan Ritual brings together eleven essays by an international cast of scholars working on ritual texts, institutions, and practices in the greater Tibetan cultural world, a world that extends well beyond the borders of Tibet into Mongolia, Nepal, and Bhutan. While the book focuses primarily on Tibetan Buddhism, a few of the essays also deal with the myths and rites of Tibet's indigenous Bon religion. More ... | |
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THE TIBETAN WAY OF LIFE, DEATH AND REBIRTH: The Illustrated Guide to Tibetan Wisdom by John Peacock 144 pp. #TIWALI - list price $ 14.95 Our Price $11.96 (you save 20%) Traces both the scholarly and the "magical" strands of Tibetan Buddhism, as well as the ancient Bon religion. This fascinating guide looks at key issues such as how to live, meditate, prepare for death, negotiate the bardo. Also covered: tantra and sacred texts such as the Tibetan Book of the Dead. The author is Lecturer in Indian Religions in the U.K. | |
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TO DISPEL THE MISERY OF THE WORLD: Whispered Teachings of the Bodhisattvas by Ga Rabjampa, foreword by Khenpo Appey, trans. by Rigpa Translations Pre-order Now--Available March 2012. 224 pp. #TODIMI - $ 16.95 This first publication from Rigpa Translations, a project of Sogyal Rinpoche, author of The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, contains a wealth of advice for those wanting to become more fully human. When we are disconnected from others we flounder, but when we recognize the profound interdependence of all beings, we flourish and grow. In just a few pages of one-line instructions, the famous Seven-Point Mind Training provides direct and powerful advice for breaking through the chronic barriers that separate us. More ... | |
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TOOLS FOR PEACE PERSONAL MANDALA WORKBOOK by Lama Chodak Gyatso Nubpa, ed. by Jamie Price 10" x 11.5" spiralbound. 150 pp. #TOFOPE - $ 39.95 This colorful and engaging workbook offers practical step-by-step methods, contemplations, queries, and activities to transform negative emotions and increase our capacities for peace and well-being. All you need is a pencil and willingness to consider the thoughtful, evocative questions. A great way to integrate Buddhist ideas--for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. Color throughout. More ... | |
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TREASURY OF PRECIOUS QUALITIES by Jigme Lingpa, commentary by Longchen Yeshe Dorje, Kangyur Rinpoche, with foreword by the Dalai Lama 556 pp., 3 line drawings, one halftone. Revised edition, paper. #TRPRQP - $ 29.95 This volume, a translation of the first part of Jigme Lingpa's Treasury of Precious Qualities, lays out the teachings of the sutras in gradual stages according to the traditional three levels, or scopes, of spiritual endeavor. It begins with essential teachings on impermanence, karma, and ethics. Then, from the Hinayana standpoint, it describes the essential Buddhist teachings of the four noble truths and the twelve links of dependent arising. From the Mahayana perspective, it expounds fully the teachings on bodhichitta and the path of the six paramitas, and gives an unusually detailed exposition of Buddhist vows. More ... | |
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THE TRUTH OF SUFFERING AND THE PATH OF LIBERATION by Chogyam Trungpa, compiled and edited by Judith L. Lief 176 pages, paper. #TRSUPA - $ 14.95 This in-depth exploration of the Four Noble Truths—the foundational Buddhist teaching about the origin of suffering and its cessation—reveals the subtlety and sophistication that lie beneath these deceptively simple teachings. Chogyam Trungpa shows us how we can join view (intellectual understanding) of the teachings with practical application to interrupt suffering before it arises. More ... | |
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TSONGKHAPA'S PRAISE FOR DEPENDENT RELATIVITY by Lobsang Gyatso and Geshe Graham Woodhouse 144 pp. #TSPRDE - $ 16.95 Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), the author of The Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path to Enlightenment and the teacher of the First Dalai Lama, is renowned as one of the greatest scholar-saints that Tibet has ever produced. He composed his poetic Praise for Dependent Relativity the very morning that he attained the clear realization of the profound unity of emptiness and dependent origination, the essence of Buddhism's middle way. British monk Graham Woodhouse translates Tsongkhapa's celebrated text and conveys for modern readers the teachings on it that he received from his teacher, the late Venerable Lobsang Gyatso (1928-97),founding director of the Institiute of Buddhist dialectics in Dharamsala, India. More ... | |