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FOUNDATION OF BUDDHIST MEDITATION by Kalu Rinpoche 31 pp. #FOBUME - $ 5.95 Covers the essentials of Buddhist practice by offering active meditations on topics that must be deeply realized to propel spiritual practice to the goal. More ... | |
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THE FUNDAMENTAL POTENTIAL FOR ENLIGHTENMENT by Geshe Acharya Thubten Loden 312 pp., 15 illus. #FUPOEN - $ 34.00 Sets forth an analysis of the natural and developed Buddha potential from the Mind-Only and Middle Way schools. Three of Maitreya's five great treatises on the subject--the Sublime Continuum of the Mahayana (Uttaratantra), the Ornament for the Mahayana Sutras, and the Ornament for Clear Realisation explain how our Buddha potential is transformed into the state of enlightenment. Also included are definitions and explanations of natural and developed potential, the six clairvoyances, the four Buddha bodies, the major signs and minor marks of a Buddha. | |
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A GARLAND OF JEWELS: The Eight Great Bodhisattvas by Jamgon Mipham Rinpoche, trans. by Yeshe Gyamtso Cloth, 360 pp., 9 illus. #GAOFJE - $ 29.95 The great sutras of the mahayana are repositories of extraordinary accounts of miracles and great deeds performed buddhas and bodhisattvas. Mipham's purpose in writing this book was to inspire us to emulate these great beings and to give us confidence in the effectiveness of the mahayana path. More ... | |
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GESTURE OF AWARENESS: A Radical Approach to Time, Space, and Movement by Charles Genoud 224 pp. #GEAWRA - $ 16.95 From a major mind of Buddhism today comes this unique philosophical work, which hearkens back to the classical verse-form, but in a modern voice that speaks directly to the 21st-century reader and practitioner. Gesture of Awareness involves a fascinating philosophical exploration of time, space, and movement, but at the same time is a manual for an embodied 'practice of exploration.' More ... | |
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GETTING UNSTUCK: Breaking Your Habitual Patterns and Discovering True Wisdom by Pema Chodron Pre-order Now--Available (recently delayed) December 2009. Cloth, 128 pp. #GEUNBR - $ 18.95 Shenpa--getting hooked or stuck--arises when life becomes difficult, disappointing, or painful. Perhaps someone criticizes your work or your appearance, and you tighten or shut down. And then we might reach for something to numb our pain. Pema Chodron shows us a new way of responding to life's upsets. Rather than running from life's hurts, we can actually stop and open our hearts. Written with characteristic warmth and encouragement by the best-selling author of When Things Fall Apart. | |
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THE GREAT MEDICINE THAT CONQUERS CLINGING TO THE NOTION OF REALITY: Steps in Meditation by Shechen Rabjam, fore. by Matthieu Ricard 160 pp. #GRMECO - $ 16.95 In these inspiring teachings on how to open the heart, a contemporary Tibetan Buddhist master shows us how to change our self-centered attitude and develop concern for the well-being of others. He teaches that when we acknowledge our own wish for happiness, we realize that all beings wish for the same. With a broader perspective, we can develop the strength to extend gratitude and kindness first to those we love, and eventually to everyone. More ... | |
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GROUND, PATH AND FRUITION by HE the 12th Kenting Tai Situ Rinpoche 344 pp. #GRPAFR - $ 26.95 As a main custodian of the Kagyu lineage, Rinpoche shares what he calls "missing pieces of the puzzle," explaining complex and practical aspects of Buddhism. In an entertaining style he covers topics ranging from logic to Chenrezig practice to Mahamudra and much more. He seamlessly blends his deep knowledge of the ancient tradition with a modern, practical sensibility and a rich sense of humor. More ... | |
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GUARDIAN DEITIES OF TIBET by Ladrang Kalsang 133 pp., 30 line drawings. #GUDETI - $ 14.95 The propitiation of Dharma protectors is a common practice in traditional Tibetan religious life. There are thousands of deities worshipped by different sects, groups and individuals and this book presents the principal protectors in Tibet. Presented are 22 major deities: 4 & 6 arm Mahakala, Palden Lhamo, Dharmaraja, Nechung, Nam-Sey, Bhegtse, Four Directional Protectors, etc. More ... | |
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A GUIDE TO THE BODHISATTVA'S WAY OF LIFE by Shantideva, trans. Stephen Batchelor 199 pp. #GUBOWA - $ 14.95 This book is highly recommended as a practical guide for aspirants and followers of the bodhisattva path. From the development of the bodhimind to the practice of the six perfections, the book is inspired throughout. | |
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A GUIDE TO THE BUDDHAS by Vessantara 168 pp. #GUTHBU - $ 18.95 This is an interesting guide and reference to the array of archetypal and historical Buddhas who form part of Buddhism's rich symbolism, covering topics ranging from the benefits of visualization to the five Buddha families. Well written and informative. More ... | |
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HEART SUTRA Practices and Instruction for Retreat as advised by Lama Zopa Rinpoche 60 pp. spiral-bound. #HESUPR - $ 18.00 Practical instructions on how to meditate on emptiness: how the experience of meditating on emptiness should feel, how to avoid mistakes in your meditation, and keys for laying a successful foundation for your practice. More ... | |
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THE HISTORY OF BUDDHISM IN INDIA by Thrangu Rinpoche 244 pp. #HIBUIN - $ 23.95 In 1991 Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche accompanied a group of western Buddhist students to each of the four major pilgrimage sites from the life of the Buddha (Bodhgaya, Sarnath, Kushinagar, and Lumbini). This book contains the teachings Rinpoche gave to the group at each pilgrimage site, enabling readers to share this unique experience. It also includes Rinpoche's summary of the early history of Buddhism: the twelve great deeds of the Buddha's life; the subsequent Buddhist councils and universities which oversaw the development of the sutras, shastras and tantras; and the emergence of the Mahayana and Vajrayana traditions of Buddhism. Rinpoche's teachings are accessible to new students while at the same time offering new insights to advanced students. The teaching are supplemented by a guide to the many sites of Buddhist pilgrimage that Rinpoche mentions in his history, including practical, historical and archaeological information, making this a valuable companion to Buddhist pilgrims. More ... | |
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HOOKED! Buddhist Writings on Greed, Desire, and the Urge to Consume edited by Stephanie Kaza 256 pp. #HOBUWR - $ 16.95 Pema Chodron, Judith Simmer-Brown, Joseph Goldstein and other prominent Buddhist teachers on how we get hooked--and how to unhook ourselves. This fascinating anthology takes a clear, Buddhist look at how we give in to craving and consumerism, and gives fresh advice on what to do about it. | |
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HOW TO BE HAPPY by Lama Zopa Rinpoche Cloth, 144 pp. #HOTOBE - $ 9.95 Lama Zopa Rinpoche is considered one of the most remarkable Buddhist teachers alive, and How to Be Happy represents him at his most engaging and inspiring. Here Rinpoche helps readers find their Good Heart, the heart that can easily rejoice in the happiness of others. He also gives sage advice on transforming problems into happiness and finding compassion for one's "enemies" — those people, thoughts, and situations in daily life that are troublesome and unpleasant. Ending with three powerfully evocative guided meditations, the book helps readers see that the more they give away, the more happiness they find right now. Packaged in a colorful, compact hardcover, How to Be Happy is equally valuable for both Buddhists and More ... | |
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HOW TO PRACTICE: The Way to a Meaningful Life by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, trans. & ed. by Jeffrey Hopkins 226 pp., paper edition. #HOPRPA - $ 14.00 As human beings, we all share the desire for happiness and meaning in our lives. According to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the ability to find true fulfillment lies within each of us. In this very special book, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, Nobel Peace Price winner, and best-selling author helps readers embark upon the path to enlightenment with a stunning illumination of his timeless wisdom and an easy-access reference for daily practice. More ... | |
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THE HUNDRED THOUSAND SONGS OF MILAREPA trans. & anno. by Garma C.C. Chang 730 pp., cloth. #HUTHSO - $ 55.00 Tibetans accord The Hundred Thousand Songs of Milarepa a classic status comparable to that of the Mahabharata and the Bible, and revere its author as probably the best single exemplar of the religious life. Milarepa was an eleventh-century Buddhist poet and saint, a cotton-clad yogi who avoided the scholarly institutions of his time and wandered from village to village, teaching enlightenment and the path to Buddhahood through his spontaneously composed songs. Wherever he went, crowds of people gathered to hear his sweet-sounding voice "singing the Dharma." More ... | |
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THE HUNDRED VERSES OF ADVICE: Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on What Matters Most by Dilgo Khentse Rinpoche, Padampa Sangye, trans. by Padmakara Translation Group 208 pp. #HUVEPA - $ 14.00 A commentary by beloved 20th-century master Dilgo Khyentse accompanies this practical book by 11th-century scholar Padampa Sangye, who offers straightforward advice on living a spiritual life in a workaday world: dealing with family squabbles, competition in the marketplace, betrayal by friends, loneliness, and so on. Simple and direct, this short work is remarkably relevant for modern-day Western students. | |
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INFINITE LIFE: Seven Virtues for Living Well by Robert Thurman, fore. by H.H. the Dalai Lama 300 pp., cloth. #INLI - regular price $ 24.95 Our Price $19.96 Robert Thurman demonstrates that our every action has infinite consequences for ourselves and others, here and now and after we are gone. He introduces the seven virtues for carefully reconstructing body and mind in order to reduce negative consequences and cultivate the positive. In his powerful style, Thurman delivers life-changing lessons and invites us to take responsibility for our actions for ourselves and our future. | |